Episode 33: Sacred Geometry & Biodynamic Business: Growing Your Practice Like a Living System with Daniela Escudero - Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast

Ever find yourself completely wiped out, hustling through the admin, laundry, marketing—all the not-so-glamorous parts of running a bodywork practice—while your actual passion feels buried under a pile of “shoulds”? This episode felt like a permission slip to see your business as a living, breathing thing—not just a machine you’re supposed to keep running at all costs. I loved Daniela’s take on bringing permaculture and farming principles into the way we care for ourselves and our work; honestly, it’s such a relief to think about business growth as messy, seasonal, and cyclical, instead of linear and relentless. If you’ve ever struggled with productivity guilt or felt bad about letting an old offering die out, this conversation unpacks why letting things compost—whether it’s a service, a habit, or even a whole version of your business—isn’t just okay, but vital. Sometimes rest, observation, and small slow shifts do more to nourish your practice (and your nervous system) than any grand rebrand or marketing sprint. The big mindset shift here? Trusting yourself and your cycles enough to step back, notice what’s really feeding you, and let go of what isn’t—even if that means unlearning a whole lot of business advice along the way. Click here to explore more of Danielas work! ----more---- Founder’s pricing for The Sustainable Bodyworker Membership is open until March 8th (lowest rate, locked in while you’re a member). Founder members also get a 90-day framework workshop in mid-March, and you can book a 1:1 call with me as soon as you join to map your best first steps. Click here to join! ----more----   Affiliate Links:  We’re careful about what we share here. Everything in this section is something we personally use and come back to again and again — tools that support our own bodies, nervous systems, and day-to-day work. Bon Charge: Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off! Swanwick Glasses: Use code GRETCHENPOPP for 10% off! InHarmony Meditation Mats: Use code NEURO5 for 5% off! Global Cupping: Use code NEURO for 20% off your first order! We are so grateful for your support of the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast and would love to hear how we can better support you! Click here to give us your feedback on the show.  If you’ve got a story, skill, or insight you think would help other bodyworkers, we’d love to hear from you — click here to apply to be a guest on the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast. The ideas and techniques shared by our guests on the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast are their own unique perspectives and don’t necessarily reflect those of Gretchen Popp or the Sustainable Bodyworker team or community as a whole. Click HERE for your FREE Mindset Shift hypnotherapy session with Gretchen!