Becoming Her

Episode SummaryThis week, Jeanetta opens up about the past four months of unexpected challenges, including three significant mountain bike crashes that left her with broken ribs and a fractured pinky. Rather than hiding away, she shares what it’s looked like to slow down, process, and find presence in the midst of disruption.In this vulnerable solo episode, Jeanetta reflects on how life’s interruptions can become invitations — to pause, to feel, and to reconnect with your body’s wisdom. She explores what it means to show up honestly, even when things aren’t polished or perfect, and how storytelling helps us move through pain toward meaning.In this episode you’ll hear:* Jeanetta’s honest account of three consecutive bike crashes and their physical/emotional impact* How slowing down created space for presence and self-reflection* Why hiding can sometimes be protective — and how to re-emerge with intention* The power of storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and marketing differently* An invitation to honor your own seasons of setback, rest, and renewalIf you’ve been navigating a hard season, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone — and that your body, your story, and your timing are all worthy of respect.Resources & Ways to Connect* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellness* Questions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] and produced with love by Steph Woods. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryThis week, Jeanetta welcomes a very special guest—her mom, Doraine. After an unexpected bike crash and a broken collarbone, Jeanetta calls in reinforcements to introduce a new project close to both of their hearts: Becoming Her Stories.Together they share the vision behind this five-week storytelling workshop and podcast series, designed to help women reflect on their lives, write their stories, and celebrate their journeys in community. Doraine brings her decades of experience as a writer, editor, and creative coach, while Jeanetta brings her love for podcasting and authentic conversation. The result? A unique blend of healing, storytelling, and ecosystem marketing that amplifies women’s voices while supporting their businesses and leadership.In this episode you’ll hear:* Doraine’s background in writing, editing, and guiding others to tell their stories* Why storytelling is both healing and transformative* How the 5-week workshop helps participants move from free-writing to a polished story* The role of befriending your inner critic in the creative process* How Becoming Her Stories integrates authentic marketing and collective amplification* Opportunities for participants, including blog features, podcast interviews, and professional photographyIf you’ve ever felt like your story doesn’t matter—or that it’s too overwhelming to tell—this episode will encourage you to take it one bite at a time, honor your resilience, and step onto the stage with the support of a community cheering you on.Resources & Ways to Connect:* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellness* Questions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] and produced with love by Steph Woods. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, love—and welcome back to Becoming Her.It’s Steph here, Jeanetta’s partner behind the scenes, usually editing and cheering from the background.This year has been one of deep growth for me. Again and again, I find myself revisiting old beliefs and patterns—gently asking if they still serve the woman I’m becoming. With growth comes discomfort: the tender work of sitting with feelings, naming them honestly, and allowing myself to process what I’m actually experiencing. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.The hard reality is that we are ultimately the ones who get to choose and reframe how we want to feel and how we want to show up in this world. I choose to live with purpose and lead with intention. Having this as my north star brings me peace. When I notice unhappiness or anger rising, I’ve learned to pause and look inward, asking what I can shift to return to my calm, grounded place.Because that’s what today’s episode is really about—what happens when the tools you’ve gathered start to work, and the invitation to take radical responsibility for your life. It’s both terrifying and liberating, but it’s also where real growth begins.So as you listen, I invite you to be curious and look at yourself honestly—notice the places where your tools are already working, and ask what it might look like to live with radical responsibility today.Much Love,Steph WoodsEpisode SummaryHi love, and welcome back to Becoming Her. In this episode, Jeanetta gets real about that pivotal (and scary) moment in healing when the tools you’ve been practicing actually start to work—and you can no longer hide behind the story that you’re “not ready yet.”She explores what it means to move beyond collecting tools, certifications, or self-help practices, and instead step into action, radical responsibility, and living with intention. From nervous system regulation to financial literacy, from coffee habits to storytelling, Jeanetta shares personal examples of how growth sneaks up on us, and why honesty and small, consistent changes matter more than perfection.This conversation is part wake-up call, part permission slip: to stop waiting, to celebrate your progress, and to live the life you want right now.Mentioned in this episode:* The nervous system freeze vs. challenge response* Radical responsibility and belief systems* Growth through podcasting and consistency* Coffee, sugar, and old patterns of numbing* Storytelling as a tool for healing and visibility* Sneak peek: the upcoming Becoming Her Stories programResources & Ways to Connect:* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellness* Questions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] and produced with love by Steph Woods. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this raw and courageous episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie invites us into the messy middle of honesty, burnout, and transformation. At 38, she’s learning the hard truth that no one is coming to save you—and why that’s the best news you’ll ever hear.With candor and compassion, Jeanetta shares her own season of depletion, decision fatigue, and recovery after closing her studio. She unpacks the cultural lies of “just do more,” the distractions we reach for when life feels uncomfortable, and the radical freedom that comes from asking the scariest question of all: What do I really want?This conversation is an invitation to stop outsourcing your power and start reclaiming your life—one honest choice, one daily ritual, one act of accountability at a time.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:* Why doing more doesn’t lead to fulfillment—and what does* The three keys to real change: honesty, ritual, and accountability* The burnout-recovery cycle and how to recognize decision fatigue* Everyday distractions that keep us from sitting in discomfort* What happens when you stop waiting to be rescued and start choosing yourselfIf you’ve ever felt stuck, restless, or exhausted by trying harder and getting nowhere, this episode will remind you: you already hold the wisdom you’ve been searching for.Mentioned in this episode:* The Rushing Woman’s Syndrome by Dr. Libby Weaver* The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron* Quote by Erica Jong: “Take your life in your own hands. What happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.”* Drop Gym in Medford, Oregon (Louis & Chantel, coaches)* Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands (SAID principle)* Empower Your Core course (now on Soma Moon Wellness - Link)Resources & Ways to Connect:* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellness* Questions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Love!Welcome back to Becoming Her. I’m Steph, Jeanetta’s business partner. Most days you’ll find me behind the scenes polishing episodes and quietly cheering her on, but today I wanted to share a recent experience of feeling big emotions in my body.This past week I was in Minneapolis visiting family and friends. I haven’t lived in South Minneapolis in over a decade, and between the hugs, the familiar streets, and the conversations that stretched late into the night, I could feel myself carrying more than just my backpack.I’ve been doing a lot of self-work lately, learning to notice, name, and process my emotions. And still, in the middle of all that love and connection, there were moments when my body spoke louder than my words. One night, seven of us were tossing around ideas about where to eat. I’d been craving vegetables after a fried-food binge the day before, but it was Monday and most places were closed. Everyone kept asking me what I wanted, and I just froze. The map searches weren’t helping, the choices felt too big, and the overwhelm hit me like a wave.In that moment, my body was so full of feeling I couldn’t form a sentence. So I cried. I stepped out of the room, not because I didn’t care, but because I needed to feel what was happening before I could speak. And that’s the practice, isn’t it? To notice when our bodies are asking for a pause. To let the tears be the translation when words aren’t ready.This week, Jeanetta guides us through the tender, necessary work of learning how to feel our emotions without being hijacked by them. She breaks down the science of the nervous system, shares somatic tools for noticing and naming sensations, and offers step-by-step ways to process fear, grief, and anxiety so they don’t run the show. Listening reminded me that these moments aren’t failures, they’re invitations—to be curious instead of judgmental, to return to our breath, and to remember that emotions are just energy in motion.Much love,StephEpisode SummaryIn this powerful follow-up to last week’s conversation on shame and leadership, Jeanetta Bodie takes us deeper into the how—how to actually feel your emotions in your body without being controlled by them. You’ll learn why emotions live in the nervous system, how to separate sensations from stories, and simple somatic tools to help you process feelings instead of getting stuck in them.Drawing on both science and lived experience, Jeanetta shares step-by-step practices for noticing, naming, breathing through, and completing emotional cycles. From “what-if fantasy” anxiety to “regret hangover” depression, she offers a grounded, compassionate approach to staying present—especially during life’s messy transitions. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or simply navigating change, this episode will help you build the emotional capacity needed for authentic leadership.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:* Why emotions are more than thoughts—they’re experiences in your nervous system* The difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems* How to name sensations before attaching a story or identity to them* The role of breath in signaling safety to your body* Practical tools for processing fear, grief, and anxiety without getting stuck* The leadership power of tending to your own inner ecosystem firstResources & Links Mentioned:* The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron* Empower Your Core course – now moving to somamoonwellness.com* Join the free Soma Circle Pilot Session – August 20, 4 PM PT (email Jeanetta at [email protected] for the Zoom link)* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 30 – Shame, Humiliation & the Leadership Gift We OverlookIn this raw and deeply personal episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie explores the difference between embarrassment, true shame, and toxic shame—and why our fear of them so often keeps us from taking risks. Through candid storytelling, she shares moments from her own life and leadership, from closing her yoga studio to a recent string of humbling mishaps, unpacking how shame can either isolate us or lead us toward humility, self-awareness, and deeper connection.With insights from authors Chip Dodd and Parker Palmer, Jeanetta reframes shame as a potential teacher rather than a sentence. She offers practices for processing it—both in solitude and in the safety of a trusted community—and connects it to Soma Moon’s vision for regenerative leadership: leading from wholeness, rhythm, and inner alignment.If you’ve ever carried the sting of humiliation, wrestled with self-worth, or wondered how to lead without abandoning yourself, this episode is a gentle but unflinching guide.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:* The difference between embarrassment, true shame, and toxic shame* Why shame is so tied to our ego—and how to shift from “I am a mistake” to “I made a mistake”* Personal stories of humility and self-forgiveness from Jeanetta’s own leadership journey* The role of nervous system awareness in processing shame* How community can hold space for the soul without judgment* An introduction to Soma Moon’s regenerative leadership approach* Invitation to join the free Soma Circle Pilot on August 20th and Soma Leadership CoachingMentioned in this episode:* The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd* A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer* “Part of Me” by Collie BuddzResources & Ways to Connect:* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellness* Questions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, love—it’s Steph.Jeanetta and I have different ways of unwinding. She heads to the mountains with her bike; I find my rhythm on the river with a raft. But what we both know, deep in our bones, is the power of unplugging—of letting nature hold us while we remember who we are.Listening to this episode, I could feel the exhale in her voice—the kind that only comes when we finally give ourselves permission to rest. It brought me right back to those long days on the river, when the only thing I have to track is whether I’m hungry or where the sun is in the sky. I love how nature rearranges us—how our faces soften, our bodies lighten, and joy becomes something you can actually see and feel.And there’s nothing quite like nature’s version of television: watching the wild unfold in real time. The way a bear steps quietly into a clearing, how sunlight flickers across moving water, or how an eagle circles overhead—unscripted, unrepeatable, and somehow always exactly what you needed.This episode isn’t really about mountain biking or van life. It’s about what happens when we stop pushing and start listening. If you’ve ever longed for a slower pace, or needed permission to press pause, this one’s for you.Much love,StephEpisode SummaryIn this deeply personal episode, Jeanetta invites you into the raw in-between—the space after closing her yoga studio and before launching what’s next. From the floor of her bedroom in pajamas, she reflects on a 28-day sabbatical spent living in a van, biking the mountains of Whistler, and slowing down in ways she never has before.More than a travel story, this is a gentle offering: a real-time glimpse into what it looks like to practice what you teach. Jeanetta shares the rhythms of van life, the joy of mountain biking with her family, the unexpected stillness, and the sacred discomfort of not being ready to “do” again just yet.This isn’t an episode filled with business strategy or educational frameworks. It’s a soft landing pad. A reminder that growth includes rest. That leadership includes not knowing. And that sometimes, showing up simply means telling the truth about where you are.What You’ll Hear In This Episode:* The surprising grief and tenderness after closing Iron Crane Yoga* Behind the scenes of 24 days living in a van across Canada* Why Whistler Bike Park feels like Disneyland for mountain bikers* Family rituals, daily rhythms, and the power of simplified living* Rest as resistance—and what it really looked like for Jeanetta* Reflections on van life, motherhood, and being present without a plan* A simple game (Best, Worst, Weirdest) you can borrow for reflection* The honest truth about returning home and still not being readyTake This With You:This episode is an invitation to listen without comparison. To hear one woman’s version of slowing down without thinking you have to do it the same way. If your nervous system is tired, if your life feels loud, or if you’re in a transition—this is your permission slip to pause, even if it looks different than you imagined.Resources & Ways to Connect:* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @jea.bodie* Questions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi love,Steph here. This episode stirred something deep in me.The idea that we, as women, move through inner seasons and that our hormones shape how we feel and think each day was a true aha moment. I’ve always thought of myself as an emotional person, but when I started tracking my cycle, the waves of emotion and spiraling thoughts finally made sense. It gave me compassion. It reminded me I’m not broken, I’m simply riding the natural rhythms of hormonal shifts.That insight changed how I relate to myself. It helped me interrupt the old patterns of self-sabotage and instead offer grace, especially during the times I used to feel most defeated.What I’m learning is this: it’s not a one-and-done kind of practice. There are layers to it. At first, I just noticed how I felt emotionally. Now I’m tuning into my physical body, experimenting with what kinds of movement feel best in different phases of the month. And yep, I still mix up follicular and luteal sometimes. (Anyone else?)As part of this journey, I created Your Inner Rhythm tracker to help bring more awareness and intention to each phase. What surprised me, though, was that my first few versions had mostly negative reflections. I hadn’t even realized it until Jeanetta gently pointed it out. Why is it that, as women, we so often default to what’s wrong? What if we focused more on what’s working, what’s beautiful, what’s true? How might that shift not just our moods, but the way we feel in our bodies?I’m a visual learner, and I love sharing tools that bring rhythm and clarity to the chaos. If you’re on this path too, I hope the tracker helps you reconnect with your own natural flow and maybe even celebrate it.Here’s to honoring the seasons within.With love,StephEpisode SummaryIn this expansive and heartfelt episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta shifts from the science of hormones and cycle tracking into the energetic and spiritual side of embodiment. After several deep dives into the physical layers of women’s health, she now invites you to explore the subtle body—what we feel, intuit, and know beyond words.Through the lens of yogic philosophy and lived experience, Jeanetta shares teachings from her Living Yoga program, including the five koshas (layers of the self), the chakra system, and the energetic flows of manifestation and liberation. She unpacks how these teachings help us recognize our own inner rhythm—and why learning to trust that rhythm is essential to how we live, lead, and relate to others.With honesty and vulnerability, Jeanetta reflects on her postpartum journey, the grief of closing her studio, and the importance of deep female friendship and collaboration. The episode closes with a guided meditation to help you connect with your sankalpa—your inner soul whisper—and remember that you already carry the wisdom you seek.Whether you’re brand new to energetic practices or deep in your healing journey, this episode is a soft place to land.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:* The 5 koshas and how they shape our understanding of the body, mind, and spirit* Why it’s important to honor both science and intuition in women’s health* The energetic body and how emotion manifests in physical sensation* A powerful reframe of labor, rest, and cyclical living as leadership tools* How to be a “life doula” in your relationships and partnerships* The upward current of liberation and downward current of manifestation in the chakra system* Why inner rhythm—not perfection—is the foundation of sustainable change* A guided Living Yoga meditation to connect to your inner knowing (sankalpa)Mentioned in the Episode:* Living Yoga – A foundational program from Soma Moon Wellness focused on cyclical living and self-leadership* Empower Your Core – A self-paced course for pelvic floor health and body awareness* Soma Moon Leadership Circle – A container for embodied leadership and intuitive strategy* Carrie by Stephen King – A literary moment that sparked reflection on generational silence around menstruation* Teachings by Anodea Judith on chakras and energy flow* The Cycle of Grace by Frank Lake* Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh: “The quality of our actions depends on the quality of our being.”Resources & Ways to Connect:* Website: somamoonwellness.com* Substack: Subscribe for updates and reflections* Instagram: @somamoonwellnessQuestions or requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected] to Your Inner Rhythm TrackerThis simple yet powerful tool is designed to help you gently observe your emotional, physical, and energetic patterns throughout the month. Whether you’re syncing with your menstrual cycle, the moon phases, or simply learning to tune in more deeply, this tracker invites reflection without judgment.Print it out, keep it nearby, and take just a moment each day to mark what you notice. Over time, you’ll begin to see the unique rhythm that guides you—and from that awareness, create more compassion, clarity, and aligned action in your daily life.Version 1: Blank Tracker – Fill In Your OwnTrack Your Inner Rhythm — Your WayThis blank tracker offers open space for you to define what matters most. Whether you’re noticing mood shifts, energy patterns, body sensations, or creative impulses, this version invites you to create your own daily check-ins. Use it to explore what your body, emotions, and energy are whispering to you this month. Print it out, personalize your reflections, and watch your unique rhythm come into focus.Version 2: Pre-Populated Tracker – Guided ReflectionTrack Your Inner Rhythm — With Gentle PromptsThis guided version includes thoughtful prompts to help you tune into the daily shifts in your body, emotions, and energy. From connection and clarity to tension and tenderness, each row is an invitation to notice—without judgment. Simply check in each day and begin to see the patterns that shape your inner rhythm. Print it out, post it somewhere visible, and let the practice support your self-awareness and self-leadership. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi love, and welcome to another episode of Becoming Her.What if your emotions, energy levels, and strength weren’t unpredictable… but rhythmic?In this special episode, Jeanetta sits down with her mom, Doraine, for a tender and powerful intergenerational conversation about hormonal cycles, menopause, and the wisdom of listening to your body. Together, they explore how tracking your cycle—whether you’re menstruating or not—can completely transform how you move, plan, rest, and relate to yourself.You’ll hear raw stories, practical insights, and deeply personal reflections on aging, grief, strength training, and reclaiming your voice in a world that rarely teaches women how to honor their rhythms.For me, this episode hit home—and inspired the reflection below.A Love Letter to My Body (and to Every Woman Who’s Ever Wondered, “Is It Just Me?”)Learning about my cycle and how my hormones shift throughout the month is something I only discovered after meeting Jeanetta. She has a way of breaking complex concepts down in a way that’s easy to digest—and this knowledge has completely changed how I show up in the world.Now that I track my cycle, I can clearly see how my luteal phase brings a wave of self-doubt, low energy, and the urge to retreat. Before I had the awareness of what was happening in my body, I felt so much shame. I thought I was just “too emotional” or “not strong enough.” I hated that I couldn’t keep it together—but now I know: it wasn’t a flaw. It was my body asking me to slow down.This knowledge has given me something I never had before: confidence. I trust my body in a way I never did. I give myself grace. I allow myself to rest when I need it, and I no longer judge myself for needing space or stillness.It’s even shifted how I approach my workouts. I love dumbbell bench presses, but I used to feel like I was on a rollercoaster—some weeks I’d feel strong and powerful, and others I’d have to drop the weight by 10 pounds and wonder what was wrong with me. Now I get it. When I’m ovulating, I’m more energized and can lift heavier. In luteal, I move slower, lift lighter, and focus on control and form. It’s a completely different kind of strength—and it all counts.Honestly, it blows my mind that I’m only learning this at 44 years old. But now that I know, I want every woman to know. Because once you understand your cycle—once you really see yourself with compassion and clarity—life doesn’t just get easier. It gets more aligned, more embodied, and a whole lot more empowering.Much love,StephEpisode SummaryIn this deeply personal and empowering episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta is joined by a very special guest—her mother, Doraine. Together, they open up a cross-generational conversation about the journey through menstruation, menopause, and everything in between. With warmth, honesty, and humor, they explore the unspoken challenges of womanhood, including hormonal rhythms, strength training later in life, and finding your voice after loss.From stories of first periods and pelvic floor health to osteopenia, grief, and the healing power of movement, this episode is a celebration of cyclical living, body awareness, and intergenerational wisdom. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, postmenopause, or just starting your cycle journey, this conversation offers insight, validation, and encouragement to listen inward and move with intention.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:* Why strength training is essential in menopause—and how Doraine reversed bone loss* Charting energy levels with the moon to reclaim rhythm and plan your life* How yoga teaches proprioception (body awareness) that supports safe lifting* The importance of eccentric vs. concentric strength training across the cycle* Reflections on introversion, grief, and rediscovering your voice after loss* How yoga teacher training (even if you never teach) can be a profound tool for self-discovery and body literacy* The vision for Soma Moon’s 200-hour online training launching in JanuaryMentioned in the Episode:* Soma Moon Wellness – An online education company for cyclical living, movement, and leadership* Living Yoga – The upcoming first module of the online 200-hour teacher training* Strength Training for Women – How to match your workouts with your menstrual or moon cycle* Substack Newsletter – For updates, reflections, and resourcesResources Mentioned:* Questions or topic requests? Email Jeanetta at [email protected]* Subscribe on Substack* Be sure to check in for more of Did you know your MOM is in the room? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, love—and welcome back to Becoming Her.It’s Steph here, Jeanetta’s partner behind the scenes, usually editing and cheering from the background.This week, Jeanetta offers an empowering breakdown on what it really means to build a well-rounded fitness routine.This one hit especially close to home—because I remember how overwhelming it felt when I first started strength training.In the beginning, I didn’t know what exercises to choose or how to organize my workouts. What helped build my confidence was showing up at Block Fitness—where I could learn the basics in real time, with support. That gave me the foundation to understand how my body moved in space, how to adjust form, and what “good” movement actually felt like. From there, I pursued my NASM certification and slowly began writing my own programs—using movement patterns like push, pull, hinge, squat, lunge, and carry as my guide.And now? I can pivot mid-workout. I trust my body to tell me what feels right. Some exercises that work for me don’t work for my husband—and that’s the beauty of it. It’s deeply personal. It’s empowering.What struck me most in this episode is Jeanetta’s invitation to stop chasing perfect plans and start designing movement around real life—around your needs, your energy, your goals. I realized I’ve already been hitting all five of the movement skills she describes—Cardiovascular Endurance, Balance, Mobility, Power, and Strength—just by living fully. A typical week for me looks like three strength sessions, daily dog walks, two yoga classes, and weekend hikes or swims. I never planned to “train” all five skills—it just happened by tuning into what felt good.That’s what I hope you hear in this episode:It doesn’t have to be perfect.You don’t have to follow someone else’s formula.You get to define what strength looks like for you.And once you do? That’s where the magic is.Let us know what lands. We’re always here, listening with you.Much love,StephEpisode Summary:In this episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta closes out a powerful three-part series on building an intentional, sustainable fitness routine—one rooted in purpose, not pressure.With wisdom drawn from pain science, pelvic health, and decades of movement experience, Jeanetta shares the five key movement skills she incorporates into every week:* Cardiovascular Endurance* Balance* Mobility* Power* StrengthRather than chasing a perfect plan, she invites you to ask:What kind of life am I training for?Whether you’re hiking mountains, chasing toddlers, or rebuilding your strength post-menopause, this episode offers a flexible, honest, and empowering framework for movement at any stage of life.You’ll also hear:* The difference between mobility vs. flexibility (and why it matters)* How to match your workouts to your lifestyle, personality, and cycle* Simple ways to build variety using foundational movement patterns (push, pull, hinge, squat, lunge, carry)* How to use movement to regulate your nervous system and support mental clarity* Why consistency doesn’t require rigidity—and how to create space for both challenge and easeJeanetta’s goal? To help you move with more agency, joy, and self-awareness—whether you’re at home, in the gym, or out on the trail.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:* Why your fitness routine should reflect your values and real-life goals* How to combine movement skills and patterns to create balance and variety* Ideas for adapting workouts to your energy, hormones, and schedule* How to assess if you’re training, maintaining, or just going through the motions* Creative tips for building a week of movement that feels supportive—not overwhelmingResources Mentioned:* Episode 24 – How to Choose the Right Workout for You - HERE* The Movement Hub – Free Access through August 1st with code PODHUB* Email: [email protected]* Connect via Substack or leave a comment on the podcastReady for more support?Stay tuned for the relaunch of The Movement Hub, Soma Moon’s online library of strength, mobility, and yoga programs—designed to meet you wherever you are. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, love—and welcome back to Becoming Her.It’s Steph here—Jeanetta’s partner, usually behind the scenes editing and producing these weekly episodes. But this week, I had the honor of producing a powerful conversation between Jeanetta and movement educator Natali Kummer, and I wanted to step forward to share what resonated with me most.I fell in love with movement through yoga a few decades ago—but I came to strength training much later. I only began my strength journey a year and a half ago, and now? I can’t imagine life without my three-times-a-week strength sessions.This episode is full of the soft-yet-strong truths we don’t talk about enough:* The emotional labor of being a coach* The wisdom of knowing when to hold space—and when to step back* The permission to move with your cycle, not against it* The shift from “doing it all” to doing what’s alignedNatalie speaks so beautifully about how coaching isn’t just sets and reps—it’s presence, trust, and the kind of deep listening that can only come through lived experience. As someone still learning how to honor my own rhythms, this episode gave me so much to reflect on.I didn’t start learning about my cycle and hormones—or how to actually sync my workouts with my energy—until I took Jeanetta’s Empower Your Core 101 course last August. It completely shifted how I relate to movement and helped me understand that I don’t have to show up at 100% every day.And that’s what I want to leave you with:When you give yourself permission to be 80% on some days and rest when needed, those 100% days? They feel like 150%. It’s not just about energy—it’s about freedom. The freedom to honor your body’s natural rhythm instead of constantly pushing against it.Whether you’re a coach, a mover, or a woman trying to show up more honestly in your body and work—this one’s for you.Let us know what lands for you. We love hearing from you.Much Love,StephEpisode Summary:In this episode, Jeanetta welcomes her friend and fellow movement educator, Natalie Kummer, for a heart-centered, wisdom-rich conversation about embodied coaching, emotional intelligence, and cycle-based training for women.Together they explore:* How their friendship began through an immersive, emotionally challenging fitness experience* The importance of coaching styles that honor individual needs and nervous system states* What it means to hold space versus fix, and how powerful silence can be* The difference between training from templates vs. trusting your body* How syncing movement with the menstrual cycle (and post-menopause rhythms) supports longevity and self-compassion* What it really takes to become a deeply attuned, effective coach* Learning to say, “I’m not the coach for you”—and why that’s a sign of integrityYou’ll also hear Jeanetta reflect on the emotional work of closing her studio, how self-awareness shapes sustainable business, and the beauty of teaching women to listen to their internal rhythm—whether they’re bleeding, on birth control, or post-menopausal.Highlight Moments:* The sled story: when movement becomes emotional truth* How to coach someone without rescuing them* Reframing the luteal phase as powerful and efficient* Movement as data—not judgment* Why cycle-awareness is a tool, not a ruleTakeaway:Syncing movement with your body’s natural rhythm isn’t about rigid rules—it’s about self-study, grace, and sustainable strength. Whether you’re in follicular fire or luteal reflection, you get to move in a way that honors your whole self.Resources & Links:* Learn more about Natalie: * Website: https://natalikummer.com/* Follow her on Instagram: @nkummer* Follow her on Facebook* Join Jeanetta and the team at Soma Moon Wellness (update link if needed)* Stay tuned for the upcoming Hormonal Blueprint Course from Soma Moon Wellness! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, love and welcome back to Becoming Her, that we have officially moved to Substack!This episode is especially for those of you who know you should probably be moving your body, but you’re overwhelmed by what that actually means in real life. How do you pick a gym? Follow a program? What if your gym or yoga studio is closing? Where do you go from here?It’s a timely question because this week marks the final days of Iron Crane Yoga being open in Tucson. There are a lot of “what do I do now” questions that are typical when your routine, habits, or structure changes.I think this is a common experience: we all know we need to move… we just don’t know what or where to do it.In this episode I’m not talking about the perfect form or the best gym, we’re talking about YOU. Your personality. Your nervous system. Your energy. And how all of that influences the type of movement setup that will actually work for you.Because the biggest factor in your long-term success? It’s not the perfect program, it’s whether the setup matches your energy, your lifestyle, and your values.This episode will help you:• Understand what kind of support you actually need• Identify your personality + energy type when it comes to movement• Choose a gym (or not!) that aligns with your needs• Debunk some common fitness myths that leave you stuck• And reconnect to why you’re moving in the first placeWe also created a little listener cheat sheet for this one—with questions to help you figure out what kind of movement environment matches your style. You’ll find it right here on the blog.And a quick announcement: we’re officially moving our podcast to Substack! That means if you subscribe, you’ll get every episode (plus extras) straight to your inbox. This is where we’ll share more than just audio. We’ll include resources, reflections, and updates from Soma Moon Wellness and our new Movement Hub platform launching August 1.If you need support or want to try follow-along workouts, we’ve got you. Head to the Movement Hub on http://ironcraneyoga.com. Stay tuned for our transition to Soma Moon Wellness on Kajabi.Let’s dive in.—JeanettaEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie breaks down the overwhelm so many women feel when it comes to moving their bodies. From closing her beloved studio, Iron Crane Yoga, to launching the new Soma Moon Wellness platform, Jeanetta shares what’s next—and what to do when you’re stuck wondering where do I go from here?Rather than pushing one-size-fits-all fitness advice, she helps you explore your unique energy, environment, personality, and support needs, so you can create a movement routine that actually fits your life.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to pick a gym, follow a program, or stick with a routine, this one’s for you. Jeanetta walks you through key questions to guide your movement journey with clarity, confidence, and joy.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:* A behind-the-scenes look at closing Iron Crane Yoga and what’s next with Soma Moon* Why the perfect plan isn’t what makes movement stick—and what really matters instead* How to assess your energy, personality, environment, and accountability style* Different types of gyms (and how to pick one that matches your vibe)* The truth about online programs, fear-based fitness marketing, and trusting your own body* Tips for affordable, at-home gym setups (with Jeanetta’s favorite gear)* An empowering reminder: there’s no wrong way to move—just your wayResources Mentioned:* The Movement Hub – A growing library of strength, mobility, and yoga workouts. Get free access with the promo code PODHUB when you sign up. Currently hosted at https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/the-movement-hub, and moving soon to Soma Moon Wellness (launching August 1).* Empower Your Core Substack – Get episodes + resources delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe here.* Bonus Cheat Sheet – “What Movement Setup Matches Your Style?” now available in the Substack blog post for this episodeWant to stay connected or learn more?Reach out to Jeanetta: [email protected] Quotes:* “You’re not wrong if you want someone to tell you what to do. You’re not wrong if you don’t. The goal is to know yourself well enough to choose what works for you.”* “The biggest factor in your movement success isn’t the perfect program—it’s whether the setup matches your energy, your lifestyle, and your values.”* “There is no wrong choice. What matters is finding something that feels accessible, joyful, and supportive of the life you want to live.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt and reflective episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie returns to the mic in the wake of announcing the closing of Iron Crane Yoga. As new listeners continue to join following this news, Jeanetta opens her heart to share what it really feels like to navigate leadership, loss, and transition all at once.With her signature honesty and compassion, she explores the ripple effects of big decisions—those we choose, those made for us, and those that reshape everything we thought we knew. Drawing parallels between nervous system regulation, movement, and business, Jeanetta reminds us that growth isn’t always graceful—but it is possible when we learn to reset our rhythm, tend to our own needs, and do it scared.If you’ve ever had to sit in the discomfort of change, make a call that affects others, or hold space for someone else’s pain while managing your own, this episode is a deep breath of solidarity.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• How grief and gratitude coexisted in the decision to close the studio• Why burnout is more common than we think—and what to do about it• The power of rhythm, rest, and self-regulation in times of transition• A mountain biking metaphor you won’t forget (yes, it involves a crash)• How movement, community, and nervous system tools shape true resilience• The difference between personal decisions and leadership decisions—and how both can be sacredMentioned in This Episode:• The Movement Hub — Free online yoga + strength classes with code PODHUB at ironcraneyoga.com• The upcoming Soma Circle — A new coaching community for purpose-driven wellness leaders• Info Call on June 25th @ 4pm PT — reserve your spot today at https://api.hellowalla.com/previews/52501?b=69&type=enrollment or email Jeanetta directlyWant to stay connected or learn more?• Reach out to Jeanetta: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this heartfelt and raw episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to close Iron Crane Yoga. What started as a reflection on her birthday turned into a full-circle moment of clarity, grief, and powerful release.Jeanetta walks us through the behind-the-scenes of building a community-centered yoga studio—from the dreams and vision that launched it, to the exhaustion and self-discovery that eventually revealed it was time to let go.With honesty, courage, and compassion, she names the very real complexities of leadership, burnout, and doing what’s best for your soul, even when it’s bittersweet. If you’ve ever faced a hard decision, felt the weight of responsibility, or wondered when to keep going vs. when to release, this one is for you.What You’ll Hear In This Episode:• The unexpected phone call that led to a big decision• How grief, vision, and burnout shaped three years of ownership• The spiritual reckoning that came with stepping back• Lessons in community-building, soulful business, and self-study• An open invitation for collaboration and what’s next with Soma MoonMentioned in this episode:• Mary Oliver on attentiveness and the soul• Parker Palmer on community and true self• Seth Godin on boundaries, vision, and choosing what not to doFeeling called to connect or contribute?Reach out to Jeanetta: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie explores how early attachment patterns shape our nervous systems—and how we can rewire them to lead from grounded authority. She shares personal insights on trauma, spiritual disconnection, and why healing is not always soft, but always possible. Drawing from polyvagal theory and attachment research, Jeanetta breaks down how pain can become a portal to transformation and how Soma Moon Wellness is supporting women through nervous system-informed leadership.She also introduces WILDlife: Women in Leadership Doing Life, a new framework launching this August that integrates chakras, embodiment, and identity to help women lead without abandoning themselves. If you’ve ever felt like your past is still running the show, this episode is your invitation to reclaim your power, your voice, and your place in the world.Inside this episode:• Why pain isn’t the enemy—it’s a portal• How attachment trauma wires our nervous system• Understanding polyvagal theory in everyday life• Healing through spiritual reconnection• Introducing the WILDlife leadership framework• Two powerful affirmations to reclaim identity and belongingResources + Links• Empower Your Core Course — Reconnect with your body and reclaim your agency. A special offer for Empower Your Core (use code PODLOVE for 20% off) - https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/empower-your-core• Email Jeanetta at [email protected] for support or questions• Read: The Coddling of the American Mind (mentioned in the episode)Explore Iron Crane Yoga• IG: @iron_crane_yoga• ironcraneyoga.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this deeply personal continuation of Episode 19, Jeanetta Bodie opens her heart to share the next chapter of her spiritual healing journey. Picking up where she left off—on the topic of spiritual bruising—this episode explores how performance-based faith, sexual shame, and fragmented belonging shaped her early life, her relationship with God, and ultimately her own body.Jeanetta recounts the collapse of her spiritual community, the confusing silence that followed, and the messages that taught her to associate love with worth, shame with sexuality, and belonging with perfection. With unflinching honesty, she walks us through her unraveling, rebellion, and the slow reconstruction of self—starting in her parents’ basement and culminating in a healing partnership with her husband and a return to embodied spiritual practice.In this episode, Jeanetta shares:• What it was like growing up as a pastor’s daughter in the South• The moment her spiritual world fell apart—and how that rupture shaped her sexuality• How performance-based faith and purity culture fueled disconnection and shame• The legacy of spiritual trauma and its imprint on the nervous system• A love story grounded in healing, rupture, repair, and choice• The grief of losing her father—and the sacred inheritance he left behind• Why she created Iron Crane Yoga as a space for belonging, spiritual intimacy, and embodied truthKey themes include:• Religion vs. relationship• Reclaiming agency over your body and story• Healing from shame, spiritual trauma, and performance culture• Redefining God, love, and union through the lens of yogaIf you’ve ever felt confused by faith, disconnected from your body, or burdened by the weight of past spiritual experiences, this episode offers you a mirror—and a hand to hold.Mentioned in this episode:• Empower Your Core — Jeanetta’s self-paced foundational course to help you reconnect with your body, now with live group coaching through June• Email Jeanetta at [email protected] for support or questionsYou are not alone in your healing.Come as you are, move at your pace, and know this: the journey home is yours to reclaim. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Becoming Her. In this deeply personal and tender episode, Jeanetta Bodie opens the door to a vulnerable conversation on spiritual bruising—the kind of invisible wounds that don’t show up in scans or journals, but shape how we move through the world.This is the beginning of a new series exploring spiritual trauma and the slow, embodied return to truth, breath, and dignity. Jeanetta shares a story that starts with a mountain bike fall, childhood memories of freedom, and the quiet realization that she’s been bracing for impact—on the trail and in life—for a long time.We explore the five koshas (layers of self) and what it means to truly integrate spiritual healing into the body—not just through movement or therapy, but through naming what hurts and letting it move. Jeanetta speaks candidly about her shifting relationship with God, church, and religion, and how she’s learning to trust her intuitive and spiritual bodies again.This episode is a call to soften, to witness, and to begin—gently—telling the truth about your own spiritual wounds.In This Episode:• What spiritual bruising is and how it shows up in the body• The five koshas and why whole-person healing must include the spiritual body• Jeanetta’s reflections on childhood, freedom, and a return to inner knowing• The difference between spirituality and religion—and how both can shape our wounds• Why healing doesn’t follow a content calendar (and that’s okay)• The importance of dignity, not perfection, on the path back to self• An invitation to name your own spiritual story, without shame or urgencyWeekly Group SupportJoin Jeanetta every Wednesday at 12:30pm PT through the end of June for live sessions in Empower Your Core. Come as you are—leave a little closer to who you’ve always been.Listener LoveYou don’t have to agree with everything shared here. Your journey is your own. But if parts of this story resonated with you, we’d love to hear what stirred. Share the episode with someone who might need to know they’re not alone.Resources + Links• Jen Miller (IFS + Somatic Experiencing Counselor, Ep. 17) → jmeller.com• Empower Your Core → A movement-based course that blends anatomy, breathwork, and trauma-informed healing for the pelvic floor and beyond → https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/empower-your-core• Holy Hurt Podcast by Dr. Hillary McBride• The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast by Christianity TodayJoin the Journey:• Follow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: • Reach out or subscribe via Substack for updates and invitations: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/• IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Explore Iron Crane Yoga• IG: @iron_crane_yoga• ironcraneyoga.com“What if dignity isn’t about being good, but about being honest? What if healing isn’t about fixing the past, but learning to walk it back with your eyes open?”You’re already on the way home.Be loved. Be well. Be blessed.Namaste. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this solo episode, Jeanetta Bodie invites us into a heartfelt and unfiltered conversation about choice — especially in the moments when we feel powerless, paralyzed, or pressured. Building on last week’s discussion of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with her sister Jen, Jeanetta explores how our nervous system, past traumas, and social conditioning can convince us that we don’t have options… when in fact, we do.Through stories, somatic wisdom, and tangible tools, she offers a gentle but empowering reminder: you have choices. Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, people-pleasing, or fear of doing it wrong — this episode will help you return to yourself, trust your inner wisdom, and reclaim your agency one decision at a time.In this episode, Jeanetta explores:• Why your nervous system might trick you into thinking you don’t have a choice• How trauma and grief make decision-making feel impossible• The difference between reacting and responding — and how to build that pause• What happens when you make the wrong choice (and how to repair with self)• How small choices build resilience, confidence, and nervous system capacity• Real-life stories from the yoga mat, parenting, and beyondMentioned in this episode:• Empower Your Core Course — Reconnect with your body and reclaim your agency. Use promo code PODLOVE for 20% off.• The Movement Hub — Short, empowering workouts to help you move through stucknessCoaching support — Reach out to Jeanetta for 1:1 or group coaching: [email protected]’s stay connected:If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend and leave a review. Your words help others find this space.–––Produced by Soma Moon Wellness in partnership with Iron Crane Yoga.Together, we’re creating a global movement rooted in ease, purpose, and presence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this deeply personal and insightful episode, Jeanetta is joined by her sister Jen — our first guest outside of Soma Moon — for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, and the internal parts we all carry.Jen shares her story of transformation, from a pivotal moment during a loved one’s passing to the end of her marriage and her journey into advanced studies in social work, spirituality, and somatic healing. Together, we explore how trauma is often less about the event itself and more about how it lives and lingers in the body — and why true healing requires more than talk therapy alone.We also dive into the essential role of rupture and repair — in parenting, relationships, and therapeutic spaces — and how modeling imperfection and practicing repair can foster deeper safety and trust. Jen introduces us to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the concept of “parts,” sharing compassionate and relatable examples of how she works with these protective parts both personally and with clients.Whether you’re a parent, navigating your own healing journey, or simply curious about experiential approaches to therapy, this episode offers heartfelt wisdom and encouragement to meet yourself with tenderness and curiosity.In this episode:• Jen’s personal story and how her healing path shaped her practice• Why trauma is defined by how we experience it — not just the event• Complex trauma and the developing brain• Parenting with awareness: rupture, repair, and modeling imperfection• Introduction to parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS)• Why parts are protective — not bad — and how to build relationship with them• Real-life examples of working with parts to heal old patterns• The importance of flexibility and personalization in therapyResources + LinksJoin the Journey:Follow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: Reach out or subscribe via Substack for updates and invitations: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Explore Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comLearn more about Jen Mellerhttps://www.jmeller.com/ Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call via her website.If this episode resonated with you:Share with a friend who may need this conversation or leave a review to help us grow.Thank you for listening and being on this journey with us.Namaste, love. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryThis week, Jeanetta gets raw and real about what it looks like to lead when growth is painful, confusing, and anything but easy. From emotional overwhelm in meetings to physical signs of stress and a deeper understanding of internal triggers, she takes us inside a week that tested her values—and showed her what it means to stay aligned even when it hurts.Rooted in the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, and values-based leadership, this episode is a tender yet powerful reminder that emotional pain and leadership go hand in hand. Jeanetta shares personal stories, insights from mentors, and the lessons she and her business partner Steph Woods learned through hard conversations, body-based wisdom, and choosing growth over avoidance.In this episode, Jeanetta explores:• What it feels like when growth is uncomfortable and activating• How to identify when old wounds or “parts” take the wheel• The importance of naming your values—and living by them• Why discomfort can be a signal, not a stop sign• Using tools like IFS, core value check-ins, and mentorship to navigate tough conversations• The difference between coaching and mentorship in moments of inner conflict• How compassionate truth-telling transformed her business partnershipJeanetta reminds us:“Your pain is valid. Your responsibility is what you do with it.”Mentions & Resources:• Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model• Somatic Experiencing• Episode 13: Mentors vs. Coaches – Knowing Who You Need and When• Living Yoga Coaching Series and Yoga Teacher Trainings• Soma Moon Wellness update (formerly Gypsy Moon Wellness)Join the Journey:This episode is a beautiful example of what it means to live and lead with intention. If you’re navigating a challenging season, this one’s for you. You are not alone—and your growth matters.Follow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: Reach out or subscribe via Substack for updates and invitations: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Learn about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this special episode, Jeanetta sits down with her business partner, Stephanie Woods, for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the formation of Gypsy Moon Wellness. From unexpected partnership to shared purpose, they explore what it really means to lead with authenticity, rhythm, and ease.You’ll hear the real story of how their collaboration began—rooted in friendship, trust, and the courage to work differently. Together, they unpack:• The dynamic between visionary and integrator—and how their opposite strengths created a whole• The importance of cyclical living and honoring the feminine rhythm in life and business• What it looks like to lead without burnout—and to work in a way that actually feels good• How their business partnership is grounded in mutual respect, clear communication, and co-creative leadership• How Empower Your Core became the foundation for self-love, confidence, and transformation• Why “you don’t know what you don’t know” is the beginning of real leadership and growthPlus, they share what’s ahead for Gypsy Moon Wellness, including:• The launch of Empower Your Core 102• Upcoming business coaching for wellness leaders• The development of a pelvic floor yoga therapy certificationWhether you’re a wellness provider, creative entrepreneur, or simply craving a new way to lead and live—this episode offers an invitation to slow down, tune in, and build something beautiful with intention.Resources & LinksVisit: Iron Crane Collective at https://www.ironcranecollective.com IG: @iron_crane_yogaLearn more about Empower Your Core — Online pelvic floor & core series https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/empower-your-coreThe Movement Hub — Strength & yoga classes online https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/themovementhubFollow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: Reach out or subscribe via Substack for updates and invitations: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Quote to Remember“When you stop trying to do it all alone, you realize the real magic is in doing it together—with rhythm, with rest, and with love.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this raw and reflective solo episode, Jeanetta opens up about the myth of “arriving”—that elusive finish line we all chase in hopes of finally being enough. She shares how this mindset has shaped her personal and professional life, leading to overcommitment, burnout, and self-doubt. Through storytelling and lived experience, Jeanetta explores how Living Yoga is not about adding more to our plates, but about shifting how we relate to ourselves and the world around us.She also introduces the vision, mission, and core values behind Gypsy Moon Wellness, the second business she co-founded with Steph Woods, which blends wellness education with sustainable business growth. If you’ve ever struggled with “not enough” stories or felt stuck in hustle culture, this episode offers a breath of fresh air and a new framework rooted in rest, rhythm, and embodied leadership.Key Topics:The toxic pattern of constantly striving for “more”Jeanetta’s vulnerable story of stress, parenting, and inner spiralsWhat Living Yoga really means beyond the matWhy goals can become traps if they’re never celebratedShifting from hustle to sustainable leadership through rest and rhythmA preview of Gypsy Moon Wellness’ mission to empower purpose-driven leadersFeatured Reflection Prompt:Where are you still trying to arrive?Is there a finish line you’re clinging to that no longer serves you? Consider what it might look like to let it go.Gypsy Moon Wellness Core Values Shared:1. Courage through Vulnerability2. Ease, Flow & Focused Action3. Generosity as a Way of Being4. Supportive Growth Through Challenge5. Autonomy Within Structure6. Sustainable Growth Through Rhythm & Rest7. Aligned Collaboration & Leadership CultureConnect & Collaborate:Are you a movement professional, yoga teacher, coach, or creative looking for a more sustainable way to lead? Jeanetta and Steph are gathering a collective of aligned professionals who are ready to build a new model of wellness and business.Reach out: [email protected] in This Episode:Living Yoga Series — In-person and Live Stream: Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM PT orRemote Zoom: Thursdays @ 4:00 PM PTEmpower Your Core — Online pelvic floor & core series https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/empower-your-coreThe Movement Hub — Strength & yoga classes online https://www.ironcraneyoga.com/themovementhub ironcranecollective.comLet’s Keep the Conversation Going:Follow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Come join the conversation over on Substack, where I’m moving more of my work for deeper, more intentional conversations. Subscribe to receive the newsletter and participate in private discussions about these topics.IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Jeanetta opens up about the real journey behind all those certifications—the chasing, the burnout, the breakthroughs—and how it all shaped the way she views coaching and mentorship today.In this episode, Jeanetta dives into:The trap of trying to fix yourself through more credentialsThe difference between a coach and a mentor (and why it matters)What makes a coach great (spoiler: it’s not about being nice)How we can stop turning our coaches into gurusThe messy beginnings of entrepreneurship and learning to do lessHer powerful working relationship with Steph Woods (and how Gypsy Moon Wellness was born)Whether you’re a coach, a teacher, or just someone trying to figure out your next step, this episode is a love letter to those doing deep, individual work—together.Question of the WeekWhat area of your business feels the most overwhelming and scary right now?Jeanetta shares hers (yep, it’s taxes 👀)—we’d love to hear yours. Join the conversation on Substack or whisper it to yourself. Just name it.Stay ConnectedFollow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Come join the conversation over on Substack, where I’m moving more of my work for deeper, more intentional conversations. Subscribe to receive the newsletter and participate in private discussions about these topics.IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, love!In this heartfelt episode, Jeanetta Bodie, pelvic floor yoga therapist and creator of Empower Your Core, invites you into a deep, personal, and expansive conversation about what it truly means to live yoga—not just do it.This is more than an episode. It’s an invitation into self-study, self-love, and soul-aligned community.In this episode, Jeanetta shares• The beautiful evolution of Iron Crane Yoga and its deeper purpose• A powerful revolving door analogy that redefines community, growth, and leadership• Why yoga is more than poses—it’s the art and science of presence, connection, and personal transformation• The roots of her Living Yoga 8-week series and how you can join• Her personal experiences with motherhood, marriage, and self-reconciliation through the lens of yoga• How grief, parts work (IFS), and koshas reveal the layered wisdom of who we are• Real-life tools to regulate your nervous system, use your voice, set boundaries, and reclaim your personal powerInside the Living Yoga SeriesJeanetta introduces each week of her transformative 8-week program, touching on:Week 1: Defining Yoga & Sankalpa (Intention)Week 2: Nervous System Regulation & The Art of ListeningWeek 3: The Koshas – Layers of SelfWeek 4: Finding and Using Your Voice (Throat Chakra & Stages of Learning)Week 5: Rooted Confidence – Lower Chakra Energy WorkWeek 6: Inner Wisdom & Boundary WorkWeek 7: Cycle of Grace – Meditation with CompassionWeek 8: Integration – Bringing It All Into Real LifeThis series is for anyone ready to live yoga, not just study it.How to JoinLiving Yoga Series• In-person and Live Stream: Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM PT (Starting April 2)• Remote Zoom: Thursdays @ 4:00 PM PT (Starting April 3)• $30 Drop-in | $199 Full Series• Learn more and register for each week - HEREEmpower Your Core Coaching Sessions• Learn more - HERE• Weekly Zoom sessions for course participants• At checkout use discount code: PODLOVE• Connect with others & reclaim your strengthStay ConnectedFollow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community:Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Come join the conversation over on Substack, where I’m moving more of my work for deeper, more intentional conversations. Subscribe to receive the newsletter and participate in private discussions about these topics.IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.comFinal Thoughts“You don’t need another certification. You need to live your life.”Let this be your gentle nudge to pause the doing, deepen the being, and come home to yourself—within the community, with grace.Be well. Be loved. Be blessed.Namaste, my friends. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

If you’re new here—welcome. I’m so glad you’ve found this space. Empower Your Core was born from years of working with women who wanted to feel strong and confident in their bodies again, but didn’t know where to start. Pelvic floor health isn’t something most of us grew up learning about, and by the time we realize we need help, the options often feel overwhelming or clinical. That’s where this program comes in.I designed Empower Your Core to be simple, approachable, and deeply supportive. It’s not about doing more or pushing harder. It’s about making a small but meaningful commitment to yourself each day—just 30 minutes to reconnect, rebuild, and remember your body’s wisdom. Each week includes a 8-12-minute educational video followed by short daily practices like breathwork, gentle movement, and reflection. Everything is under 12 minutes and easy to weave into your life, even on the busiest days.One of my favorite parts of the program is the live coaching sessions. This is where we come together in real time—no pressure, just support. We talk through what you’re experiencing, celebrate progress, and hold space for whatever’s coming up. Healing happens faster (and feels less lonely) when you're seen, heard, and supported. My hope is that this course becomes a steady anchor for you—a reminder that your body is not broken, and that real strength starts from within. Let’s ride the wave together.My Love Letter To YouEach day of this program, I’ve written you a personal, intentional love letter—a reminder that you are not alone on this path. Within these notes, I share my own stories, struggles, and quiet victories, along with my deepest hopes for every woman who’s ready to live life on her own terms. This space is as much about healing as it is about remembering who you are and reclaiming what’s always been yours.Hi Love, The number of times I’ve white-knuckled my way through life is almost laughable.The other day, my husband gave me what might be the best compliment I’ve ever received—though it took me a minute to recognize it.We were riding down a rocky, technical trail—the kind that makes me feel like the biggest badass. After watching me tackle a particularly tricky section, he said:"I envy your courage. I look at the things you’re doing at your current skill level and think, there’s no way I’d do that."At first, I didn’t know how to take it. But then, it clicked.I don’t know any other way.I have been white-knuckling my way through most of my life—gripping onto control like my survival depended on it. For a long time, I thought I was an Enneagram 8 because of my intense need to manage my anger and the rage I felt when control was taken from me.But I see it now. Control for the sake of control was never the point.It was what the loss of control represented—the fear, the pain, the deeper wounds I wasn’t yet ready to face.For me, that wound was losing my freedom.I wanted so desperately to live a life without windows—to be boundless, untamed, fully in charge of my own existence. But in my fear of losing that, I started gripping onto everything tighter. I became my own cage.It wasn’t until I began physically letting go—releasing the fear, the pain, the anger stored in my body—that I started to realize something.My emotional pain was never separate. It was always waiting, just beneath the surface, asking to be seen, to be healed.And maybe that’s the real lesson.Sometimes, we think bravery looks like holding on tighter—but real courage?It’s knowing when to let go.So if you’re here, if you’re learning to release, if you’re feeling everything you once tried to control—know this:You are brave. I am proud of you. You are free to feel.Be Loved, Be Blessed, Be WellJeanetta8 Minutes of Pelvic Floor EducationMy goal isn’t to overwhelm you with complex science or give you a master’s degree in pelvic floor health — it’s to help you understand and connect with the body you already have. I’m not here to impress you with big words or complicated lessons. These short 8-minute videos are designed to actually serve you, not confuse you. You’ll find a mix of simple anatomy insights, breath work, meditation, and easy movements you can weave into your daily life.Thanks for reading Empower Your Core! This post is public so feel free to share it with a woman you know who needs pelvic floor support.In this Lesson:We focus on deepening your awareness of your pelvic floor through play, movement, and sensory exploration.Key Concepts* Sensory Input & Activation:Sensory feedback helps the brain coordinate when to contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles. Activation is like a light switch—turning muscles "on" and "off" as needed.* Beyond Kegels – Pelvic Floor Toning:Instead of just contracting (Kegels), a strong and functional pelvic floor must also lengthen and fully relax. Think of it as balanced muscle control, not just constant tension.* Holding Tension Awareness:Many people unknowingly hold tension in their pelvic floor, similar to clenching a fist all day. Chronic contraction leads to weakness and fatigue, limiting movement when it's needed.Empower Your Core is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Practical Exercise: Pelvic Floor Activation with a Block* Lie on your back with feet on a wall in a 90-90 position (knees stacked over hips).* Place a yoga block between your inner thighs closer to the hips than knees to engage the adductors, which support the pelvic floor.* Breathing Technique* Inhale: Expand and relax the pelvic floor (imagine sit bones widening like a jellyfish).* Exhale: Lightly squeeze the block and lift the pelvic floor (pulling upward toward the belly button).* Keep pelvis neutral—no tilting.Key Takeaways* Play with movement and explore different positions (feet on the wall, knees bent, feet flat on the floor).* Pelvic floor work can be integrated throughout daily life—even during activities like driving, washing dishes, or sex.* The goal is full control—being able to turn the pelvic floor muscles on and off with ease.Keep experimenting with your movement and breath—have fun with it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode SummaryIn this deeply personal and powerful episode, Jeanetta opens up about the raw realities of entrepreneurship, comparison, burnout, and the emotional toll of constantly trying to prove your worth—especially in the wellness and yoga space. She shares the Four Stages of Competence, a framework that has helped her navigate not only business but also personal growth and healing.From the beginner's high of "not knowing what you don't know" to the frustrating space of conscious incompetence, Jeanetta uses real-life stories—like teaching yoga, running a business, or facing limiting beliefs—to help listeners recognize where they are and how to move forward with grace, clarity, and community.What You’ll LearnThe Four Stages of Competence and how to identify where you are.Why comparison is the thief of joy—and how to reclaim yours.The difference between doing the work and just adding more.How nervous system awareness plays a role in learning, fear, and growth.Why community matters more than knowledge when you're evolving.The importance of support at every stage of your learning or healing journey.How to honor your story, even when it feels messy or incomplete.Memorable Quotes“We are not lacking knowledge—we are lacking community.”“You’re not just learning a skill. You’re learning how to support your emotional self while doing something hard.”“This stage may suck, but it means you're headed in the right direction.”Offerings MentionedEmpower Your Core CourseA self-paced program on pelvic floor, breath, and strength.🔗 Learn More HereAt checkout use discount code PODLOVE for 20% offIncludes weekly live group coaching Wednesdays @ 1:30 PM PTLiving Yoga SeriesAn 8-week series to help you live the philosophy of yoga in real life—not just on the mat. - Learn More HereFree for Unlimited members or $30 per session for non-memberIn-person and Live Stream: Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM PT (Starting April 2)Remote Zoom: Thursdays @ 4:00 PM PT (Starting April 3)Substack CommunityJoin for deeper teachings, visual podcast uploads, mindset tools, pelvic floor insights, and more.Paid Substack: $10/monthBlog post mentioned: “I Have Thoroughly Pissed Myself Off”Listener LoveHuge thank you to Holly, whose heartfelt email reminded Jeanetta why this work matters. 💖 A little encouragement goes a long way—reach out when someone’s doing the hard thing. It might just be the nudge they need.Resources & LinksEmpower Your Core Course → Learn More HereLiving Yoga Series → Learn More HereJoin the Substack Community → HereStay ConnectedFollow Jeanetta for updates, inspiration, and community: Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Come join the conversation over on Substack, where I’m moving more of my work for deeper, more intentional conversations. Subscribe to receive the newsletter and participate in private discussions about these topics.IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

For the past 2 weeks, I’ve secretly been off social media. I say secretly because I wanted to avoid having a Pitch Perfect Becca moment and drag my chair letting everyone know “I am leaving, no really I’m leaving, do you see me going?” The amount of mental bandwidth I’ve spent making sure not to miss a “story-worthy” opportunity, not to mention, it’s the greatest thief of joy through self-comparison. I was living my daily life like it had a comment section waiting for someone to “like” my endless efforts required to market my business, prove that I have value based on an ambiguous number, and fearing every potential move I make as an opportunity for public rejection.When I gave myself permission to not give any more f***s about what people thought, knew, or commented on my life, I feel like I actually started to pay more attention to the comments I make in my own head about my life. Comments that directly pointed to my own insecurities and limiting beliefs, that I conveniently blamed on the algorithm gods punishing me for not creating enough content. It ALWAYS comes back to being ENOUGH. I haven’t shared this story with very many people because I’ve been so afraid of the comment section, but this story is exactly what I’m talking about. In June of 2020 when a LOT of people were putting black boxes on their instagram to support the BLM movement following George Floyd’s death, I did not. I watched, scared, from our very hot fifth-wheel trailer, tucked away next to a cornfield in the middle BFE Arizona desert. We were taking refuge there—trying to escape the chaos and hold onto the remnants of stability we could create while the world felt like it was falling apart.I picked up my phone expecting a “Happy Birthday” text from a colleague I’d been planning a women’s retreat with — once “COVID passed.” But instead, it felt like the breath got knocked out of me, like birthday candles blown out too soon. She wasn’t texting to celebrate. She wanted to know why I hadn’t posted a black square and expressed concern about my lack of “engagement” on such a deeply social issue. Then proceeded to say some not nice things, when I told her I wasn’t going to pick sides on an issue that was way more comprehensive than posting a virtue signaling black box. Hold your comments for a second and let’s talk about what really happened, because I can almost guarantee that this has happened to you. With a single post (or lack there of), someone made an entire assumption about my life, beliefs, politics, and, ultimately, my worth and value. Here’s the part that feels shitty, she gets to. We all do.We get to decide who we follow, who we vote for, who we love, who we want in our inner circle. She made assumptions and accusations without being willing to sit in her discomfort and have a real conversation. She asked the questions she thought would bring her peace in a very confusing time by trying to see who was on the same team as her. I didn’t value the relationship enough to express my own true fears and stories around this topic. She never asked me about what it’s like to grow up in South Georgia and be the only white kid in the all black church my dad was invited to be a guest preacher, where the services lasted three hours and the music was the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard. She never asked me about my first work mentor, a 300 pound, 6’4” former linebacker from University of Southern Mississippi, who taught me how to find the best fried catfish Hattiesburg and would come help me today if I called him. She never asked what it was like to work as the public relations officer for the first black man to run for governor of the state of Mississippi. What would your life look if your comment section were closed?I’m telling you this now, because today — after two weeks off social media — I got back on. Not to scroll. Not to post for the algorithm. But because I desperately want to tell women about my Empower Your Core course.So I threw a Hail Mary. I sent about 20 messages to women I’ve coached or had some kind of connection with in the past.And when I finished… I felt like s**t.All those old feelings — of being misunderstood, of being too much or not enough — came rushing back like a tidal wave. The whirlwind of emotion hit harder than I expected.I hate sending messages like that.It feels gross. Pushy. Desperate.Lately, it’s like standing in a crowded room where everyone’s screaming for attention — and silently judging the person next to them for how they’re screaming.IT’S THE WORST.If you got one of my messages, please know:The offer is real.It’s genuine.And I specifically chose you.How many times have you stopped yourself from sharing a story with a friend, expressing a desire to take a bold step into something new, or reaching out to talk through a complex emotion or belief…Because you’re too afraid of the comment section?Me? EVERY DAMN DAY.Creating quieter rooms….I desperately want to get out of the influencer race — the one that makes me feel like my voice is being suffocated and my spirit smothered.I want to invite you into a few different rooms.Quieter spaces.Places where you can actually hear yourself think.Where you can share your story in a way that heals your soul —So you can start living without fear of the comment section.Here are four rooms you’re invited to walk into — and take up space.No matter where you live.No matter your story.You are welcome here.ROOM 1: EMPOWER YOUR CORE Live Group Coaching Calls on Wednesdays at 1:30 PTEvery Wednesday, I’ll be hosting a pelvic floor live group coaching session—completely free—to anyone who’s subscribed to my Substack or has purchased the self-paced Empower Your Core: Floor 101 course.The Zoom link is already inside the course portal, so if you’ve signed up, you’re all set.If you haven’t grabbed the course yet, here’s a 20% off promo code just for you: YOUMATTER20This group coaching series is designed to help you connect to your core in a deeper, more empowering way and is especially for women who want to feel strong, supported, and confident in their bodies—without shame or confusion. The coaching is a space for you to ask personal questions, get guidance, and feel seen in your journey. I’ll be answering your questions live, so if there’s anything from the 10 minute daily pelvic floor support videos that you need support with, this is your space. ROOM 2: LIVING YOGA 8-Week Series starting the first week of AprilI used to HATE yoga. Back when I thought it was just boring stretching and matching pastel spandex outfits.Yoga is more than movement — it’s a way of living.It’s a deeper relationship with yourself, and a way to navigate the world with clarity and grace.It’s a space to learn how to ask better questions.To build the self-control to not pick up the great distractor — endless IG scrolling.To quiet the noise of insecurity and worry rolling around in your mind.Living Yoga is an 8-week journey into the non-asana side of yoga, where you'll explore who you are and how you contribute—not by adding more to your to-do list, but by shifting how you engage with yourself and your life. Yoga was traditionally taught as a one-on-one oral tradition, and this series honors that by bringing the wisdom of yoga into digestible, practical teachings that can help you stay grounded when your world feels overwhelming. IN-PERSON at Iron Crane Yoga in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. starting April 2nd and on ZOOM on Thursdays at 4 p.m. (PT) starting April 3rd. You can join all 8 sessions or drop-in to the ones that sound the most interesting.If you decide to pursue a 200-hour certification, these hours will count toward your final training. This series is about deepening your understanding of yourself and yoga without the weight of needing to perform or perfect. It’s a space for real conversations, embodied learning, and personal growth.Room 3: The Movement Hub Life is busy, and taking care of yourself often falls last. That’s why I created The Movement Hub—a fully online strength + yoga community that supports your body, mind, and spirit, without losing the connection that makes movement meaningful.I want a place where you’ll learn about your body, how it works, how to take care of it, while not being restricted to a class time AND not losing the community you love about an in-person space. The Movement Hub includes: ✅ New Iron Strength + Yoga classes each month✅ Monthly wellness bonuses (meditations, breathwork & more)✅ A Collective Contribution Call—a live Zoom space for connection, leadership & support✅ A growing video library you can access anytimeFounding Membership: $59/month (locked in as the library grows)ICY studio members: FREE add-onThis isn’t just fitness—it’s a place to move, grow, and belong.Room 4: Empower Your Core Substack If you’re reading this, then you’re already a free subscriber to my Substack blog, but I wanted to share more about the platform, my hopes for my this blog space and the benefits of becoming a paid subscriber for $10/month.I feel like Substack is becoming the ultimate invitation to come into a private room with better conversations. I even have created a separate email address JUST for my Substack subscriptions, so that I can read them on my own time that I’ve gotten back from mindlessly scrolling. Here’s what Empower Your Core Paid Subscriber’s are going to get:* Access to the Empower Your Core weekly Live-Coaching Call on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. PT. You get this EVEN if you haven’t purchased the EYC 101 course (which you totally want to do, because it’s amazing!). * Did You Know Your Mother Is In The Room emails on Wednesdays. This is a special series where my mother and I write back and forth with “no holds bar” on our relationship and friendship journey, grief, yoga, sex, menopause, and more! You might laugh out loud one week and want to give us a hug as we cry together the next. It’s been one of my favorite things to write lately. Read my first letter to her HERE* Weekly Video Becoming Her Podcasts on Mondays. Becoming Her Podcast is my weekly coffee date with you — where we dive into real, detailed conversations about how we’re all becoming, together. You can absolutely listen on Apple, Spotify, or our website. But if you’re the kind of person who craves a more personal experience, I’ll be posting the video versions exclusively on Substack.* The Deep Core emails on Fridays. To the core of my soul, I am an educator. While I could step away from teaching yoga classes, I will never stop teaching what yoga truly is — a way of living, moving, healing, and understanding your body.Every Friday, I will send out meaty, no-fluff posts that get to the heart of it all:✧ Why pelvic floor therapy helps you stop peeing and have better orgasms✧ How to choose a gym if you’re not a “gym person”✧ How to move through menopause and your cycle with strength, not confusion✧ Nervous system education to stop PTSD relapses✧ The difference between a squat and a hinge✧ And what to do when your back screams during a workoutThis is education that meets you in real life — raw, wise, and rooted in the truth of your body.You’ve officially been invited. I’m not going to stand in the room screaming to get your attention.I’m going to sit — peacefully — in the rooms I’m creating,Yeti cup of coffee in hand, and wait for you.Even if you are the only one who shows up,we will have life-giving conversations —without the comparison, without the algorithms, without the distractions.I hope you will join me, love. Be Well, Be Blessed, Be Loved,Namaste.Jeanetta BodieEmpower Your Core is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Becoming Her Podcast!Hosted by Jeanetta Bodie – a pelvic floor yoga therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and creator of Empower Your Core and Daily Devotion to Know Yourself and Your Pelvic Floor. This podcast is about learning to do less so that we can receive more and contribute better.Episode HighlightsThe Menopause Transition: Understanding the hormonal shifts that occur and how they impact the body.Hormones & Their Role: How FSH, estrogen, and progesterone interact during the menopause transition.Physical Effects of Estrogen Decline: Its impact on metabolism, cardiovascular health, bone density, cognitive function, and more.The Importance of Strength Training & Nutrition: Why it’s crucial to support your body through menopause with movement and proper nourishment.Aligning with Your Natural Rhythm: Using the moon cycle as a guide to honoring your body's internal changes.The Role of Women as Wisdom Keepers: Encouraging intergenerational conversations to preserve and share knowledge about women’s health.Special Invitation!Jeanetta is offering a free 4-week group coaching session for anyone who has purchased the Empower Your Core 101 course. Sessions will be on Zoom starting March 27th at 9:30 AM PST.💡 Use promo code: PODLOVE for 20% off Empower Your Core 101.👉 Grab the course [HERE] and receive weekly Zoom links & recordings.Let’s Connect!Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Join the Conversation  on Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/I’d love to hear your thoughts on this! Come join the discussion over on Substack, where I’m moving more of my work for deeper, more intentional conversations. Subscribe to receive the newsletter and participate in private discussions about these topics.Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.comFinal Thoughts:"When the mind becomes still, the soul becomes visible."Jeanetta encourages all women, especially those in menopause, to embrace their wisdom and share it. Let’s shift the narrative around aging and honor the incredible transitions our bodies go through.If this episode resonated with you, please share, subscribe, and leave a review! Reach out with your thoughts or questions – Jeanetta would love to hear from you.🌙 Do less, receive more, and contribute better. See you next week! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your voice, doubting your presence, or holding back from stepping into your power, this episode of Becoming Her is one you’ll want to listen to, save, and share.In this deeply personal episode, I take you through the raw emotions of launching my first podcast—the self-doubt, the resistance, the absolute fear of putting something imperfect into the world. But here’s the truth: perfection isn’t the goal, showing up is.When we allow our stories to be told, we allow ourselves to heal. We step into our own hero’s journey, much like the great storytellers—George Lucas, J.R.R. Tolkien, even ancient teachers like Buddha and Jesus—who used narratives to impart wisdom and guide transformation.In this episode, I explore:* The power of storytelling in shaping our beliefs and identity* The unconscious mind and how it stores our deepest fears and learned behaviors* The importance of mentors and community in our journeys of growth* Why yoga, beyond the physical, is a practice of connection—to self, to others, and to something greater* How to recognize the stories we tell ourselves and rewrite them for empowermentI also share a vulnerable moment from my own life—how fear almost stopped me from creating this podcast, and how leaning into courage (and having a strong support system) helped me push through.If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by self-doubt or unsure of where your story is leading, this episode will remind you: You are not a mistake. You are becoming.So, pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join me as we uncover the stories that shape us—and how we can reclaim them.🎧 Listen now and let’s start telling better stories—our own.—Jeanetta Bodie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome, love, and happy spring! With the Spring Equinox just around the corner, I’m feeling the shift of seasons not just in the world around me, but within my body as well. In this episode, we explore the connection between the seasons of nature and the cycles within our own bodies as women.We’ll discuss the ebb and flow of energy, how our hormone cycles align with nature’s rhythm, and why understanding these patterns can help us cultivate a more intuitive, balanced lifestyle. If you’ve ever wondered why your energy fluctuates throughout the month or how to work with your cycle rather than against it, this conversation is for you!What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe energetic seasons of the year and how they align with the seasons in our bodies.Understanding the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual (winter), follicular (spring), ovulation (summer), and luteal (fall).The key hormones at play—estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—and how they influence our mood, energy, and productivity.How to track and sync your activities, workouts, and social engagements with your cycle.Why resting during your menstrual phase is not a weakness but a powerful tool for renewal.A fresh perspective on menopause and how it continues the cyclical wisdom of our bodies.Practical ways to begin tracking your cycle, even if you’re on birth control or no longer menstruating.How tuning into your cycle can enhance your relationship with yourself, your family, and your work.Resources MentionedMyFlow App for cycle trackingGarmin App for cycle awarenessEmpower Your Core 101 & 102: A self-paced course for understanding your pelvic floor and inner strengthThe Yoga Sutras by Patanjali: "When the mind becomes still, the soul becomes visible."Let’s Connect!Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Join the Conversation  on Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/I’d love to hear your thoughts on this! Come join the discussion over on Substack, where I’m moving more of my work for deeper, more intentional conversations. Subscribe to receive the newsletter and participate in private discussions about these topics.Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.comBe well, be loved, be blessed. See you next week! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this deeply personal and empowering premiere episode, host Jeanetta Bodie shares her story of transformation—a journey from self-doubt and cultural conditioning to becoming a woman who leads her life with strength, compassion, and authenticity.Jeanetta opens up about the challenges women face when told to be everything for everyone, while simultaneously being too much and not enough. Through candid storytelling, she reflects on the messy, transformative process of growth—embracing realistic goals, setting clear boundaries, and listening to the voices of pain and resilience within.Discover tools and practical strategies for change that fit into your real, everyday life. Learn how transformation is not just about the destination but the in-between—grieving who you were and embracing who you are becoming.This episode is for women ready to rewrite old narratives, take risks, and embrace their unique journey. With insights on body awareness, self-study, and realistic self-care, Jeanetta invites you to join her on a path of becoming the woman you’ve always dreamed of being.In this episode:Acknowledging the Need for Change:Recognizing when old stories and patterns no longer serve you.The importance of having an honest conversation with yourself about who you want to be.The Power of Writing Your Future Self:Write a narrative describing the person you are becoming.Use positive language to focus on abundance, growth, and empowerment.Apply the narrative to every area of your life—motherhood, marriage, career, and beyond.Steps to Craft Your Narrative:Begin with: "Let me introduce you to this amazing woman I am becoming."Write a story about yourself in the present tense, focusing on your strengths, values, and actions.Close with: "She is my biggest fan, and I am becoming her."The Power of Daily Repetition:Read your narrative every day, even if you don’t believe it at first.Watch how consistent reflection and intention create transformation over time.Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodieSubstack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Learn about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comPodcast Inquiries email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bodie explores the balance between feminine and masculine energy—how it manifests in our lives, relationships, and work. She shares her personal journey of growing up in a deeply religious Southern culture, her admiration for strong female characters in movies, and how she has learned to embrace her natural feminine energy while integrating masculine traits in a way that feels authentic.Jeanetta also discusses hormone cycles and energy levels, highlighting the importance of listening to your body’s rhythms instead of forcing productivity. She explains how society often values grind culture and masculine traits like structure, logic, and action, while overlooking the power of intuition, creativity, and flow. By blending both energies, we can find a more sustainable and fulfilling way to live and work.Topics Covered in This Episode Shifting away from social media noise and moving to Substack for deeper conversationsHow feminine and masculine energy influence our daily lives, business, and relationshipsRecognizing burnout vs. lack of motivation—understanding what your body truly needsWhy Sarah Blakely (founder of Spanx) inspired Jeanetta to embrace her feminine energy in businessThe importance of rest and receiving rather than constantly doingA teaser for next week’s discussion on hormone fluctuations and energy cyclesJournal Prompts & Reflection QuestionsDo you feel more drawn to masculine or feminine energy?Where do you feel resonance vs. dissonance in your energy?If you're always giving, how can you allow yourself to receive this week?If you're struggling with motivation, is it burnout or something deeper?Exciting Updates and AnnoucementsEmpower Your Core – Join my self-paced, 15-min daily program to strengthen your body & mind. Use promo code PODLOVE for a special discount!  Learn more or Sign up HERE!Sign up for the Free Pelvic Floor Q&A Webinar on March 7th at 9:30 AM MST - Sign up HERE!Moving to Substack – Instagram is feeling overwhelming, and I want deeper, intentional conversations. Join me there for journal prompts, private threads, and meaningful discussions."Did You Know Your Mother’s in the Room?" – A playful new Substack project with my mom! We'll be sharing stories, insights, and reflections on the pelvic floor, personal growth, and generational wisdom.Let’s Connect!Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodie (but for real convos, head to Substack!)Join the conversation on Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comJoin the Iron Crane Yoga Newsletter: Visit ironcraneyoga.comThank you for being here. Be loved, be well, be blessed. Namaste. 🙏 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this deeply personal and insightful episode of Becoming Her, host Jeanetta Bodie explores the profound connection between the voice and the pelvic floor—both physically and emotionally. She shares her own struggles with using her voice, setting boundaries, and navigating burnout, while offering wisdom on how women can reconnect with their inner strength by honoring their needs.In this episode, you’ll learn:The anatomical link between the jaw and the pelvic floorThe impact of unspoken emotions on the bodyThe challenge of setting boundaries and prioritizing personal valuesHer own journey of burnout, entrepreneurship, and learning to ask for helpHow listening to your body can guide you to a life of alignmentShe also provides reflection questions and practical strategies for using your voice with confidence—because your story matters, and your voice deserves to be heard.Resources & LinksEmpower Your Core 101 Program – Use promo code PODLOVE for a discount - Learn more or Sign up HERE!Sign up for the Free Pelvic Floor Q&A Webinar on March 7th at 9:30 AM MST - Sign up HERE!Let’s Connect!Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodieSubstack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Read her latest Substack blog for deeper dives into pelvic health and women’s empowerment.Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Becoming Her! I’m your host, Jeanetta Bodie—a pelvic floor yoga therapist, female-focused strength and conditioning coach, and master of NLP. I created this space for women to connect, grow, and rediscover their power with grace, courage, and a whole lot of laughter.In this episode, I share the exciting launch of Empower Your Core 101, a self-paced course designed to help women reconnect with their pelvic floor and core in just 20 minutes a day. This project is deeply personal to me, launching on Valentine's Day as a tribute to my father, who taught me what it means to belong and be loved.We also explore the complex emotions tied to our bodies, from grief and shame to confidence and joy. If you’ve ever wondered why sex is painful, why you experience leakage, or why your body feels disconnected, this episode (and my course) is for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The story behind Empower Your Core and why it launched on Valentine’s Day.How grief and healing are interconnected in our relationship with our bodies.Common pelvic floor issues women face and why they’re often misunderstood.The mind-body connection: why we react differently to discussing pelvic health vs. other muscles.A sneak peek into the Empower Your Core course, including:Nervous system basics and its role in pelvic health.The difference between autonomic and somatic nervous systems.The connection between breathwork, core strength, and nervous system regulation.Why traditional fitness approaches don’t always address the pelvic floor—and how yoga-based awareness can help.Exclusive Listener Offer!As a thank you for tuning in, we’re offering 20% off Empower Your Core! Use code PODLOVE at checkout on ironcraneyoga.com.Upcoming Events:Want to dive deeper? Join my free Pelvic Floor Q&A Webinars where you can ask anything about pelvic health:📅 February 24th at 4:00 PM MST📅 March 7th at 9:30 AM MST(Arizona doesn’t observe daylight savings, so check your time zone!)Sign up here!Let’s Connect!Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodie📖 Read my latest Substack blog for deeper dives into pelvic health and women’s empowerment.Substack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comFinal ThoughtsYour pelvic floor isn’t broken. You aren’t broken. You are becoming. Let’s take this journey together.✨ Be well, be loved, and keep Becoming Her. ✨ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Becoming Her, Jeanetta Bode dives deep into the powerful connection between breathwork and pelvic floor health. Many of us go through the day without ever thinking about our breath, yet it plays a crucial role in our physical strength, relaxation, and even pleasure. Jeanetta explains why understanding and improving your breath is key to healing and strengthening the pelvic floor.Through insightful discussions and practical exercises, she teaches how breath and movement work together in the body, offering simple yet profound techniques to restore balance, alleviate incontinence, and even enhance sexual well-being. Whether you’re postpartum, experiencing chronic tightness, or simply looking to build a deeper mind-body connection, this episode will provide valuable guidance for your journey.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most of us are holding our breath without realizing itThe deep connection between your respiratory diaphragm and pelvic floorHow dysfunctional breathing patterns contribute to stress, incontinence, and tightnessSigns that you might not be breathing well (jaw clenching, tight shoulders, breath holding)The impact of breathwork on the autonomic nervous system and overall well-beingA simple, guided breathing exercise to start improving your pelvic floor connection todayKey Takeaways & Quotes:"Your breath is the key to unlocking your strength, relaxation, and pleasure.""When you hold your breath, your pelvic floor tightens. Learning to breathe properly can change everything.""Postpartum healing isn’t just for new moms—whether your baby is two months, two years, or twenty years old, this work is for you."Breathing Exercise Mentioned: Try this simple breath awareness exercise:Lie on your back with feet on the wall at a 90-degree angle.Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly.Inhale deeply, feeling your belly expand and your pelvic floor relax.Exhale fully through an open mouth, feeling your sit bones come together.Repeat and notice where tension is held in your body.Resources & Next Steps:Join Empower Your Core – a holistic approach to pelvic floor health, launching this Friday on Valentine’s Day!Follow Jeanetta Bodie for more insights on pelvic floor healing and breathwork.Set reminders throughout your day to check in with your breath and tension levels.Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodieSubstack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Learn about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comPodcast Inquiries email: [email protected] in next week as Jeanetta shares why Valentine’s Day is such a special holiday for her and how it connects to the healing journey. Until then, take a deep breath, and remember—you are reclaiming your story, one breath at a time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another week of Becoming Her! I’m Janetta Bodie, founder of Iron Crane Yoga, a local studio in Tucson, Arizona. This week, we’re diving into an essential yet often overlooked topic—the pelvic floor.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the pelvic floor is and why it’s so importantCommon pelvic floor dysfunctions, including painful sex, incontinence, and lack of core connectionThe holistic approach to understanding your pelvic floor beyond just KegelsHow breath, movement, and awareness impact pelvic healthThe emotional and energetic ties to the pelvic floorThe connection between the pelvic floor, jaw tension, and overall nervous system regulationEmpower Your Core: A Holistic ApproachThrough my years of study and working with clients, I created Empower Your Core, a program designed to educate and empower women through an understanding of their bodies. This is not just another exercise program—it’s a guide to:Supporting young girls before their first periodHelping women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopauseHealing deep-seated emotional wounds tied to pelvic healthKey Takeaways:Your pelvic floor is made up of multiple layers of muscles that support your bladder, uterus, and rectum.Pelvic health is deeply connected to your breath, nervous system, and emotional state.Understanding and reconnecting with your body can help break cycles of shame and disassociation.Holistic healing involves not just physical exercises, but also addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.You have the power to transform your relationship with your body, heal trauma, and reclaim your confidence.Join the MovementIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation. Healing feminine wounds starts with knowledge and community.Stay Connected:Website: ironcraneyoga.comInstagram: @ironcraneyogaFollow Janetta: @janettabodieSign up for our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming programs and events.Thank you for being here. You are seen, heard, and loved. Let’s continue this journey together. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why strength training is essential for women at every stage of life✔️ The difference between strength and power—and why both matter✔️ How bone and muscle adapt to stress (Wolff’s Law & Davis’ Law)✔️ Overcoming gym intimidation and learning to ask for help✔️ The connection between movement, resilience, and emotional strength✔️ Details about the Empower Your Core course & Iron Crane Yoga offeringsResources & Links:💪 Learn more about Iron Crane Yoga: ironcraneyoga.com🧘‍♀️ Sign up for strength training or yoga classes: ironcraneyoga.com/classes🎉 Get your first class FREE with code DROPIN📅 Empower Your Core course launches February 14 – Stay tuned!Join the Conversation:👉 Did you take time to connect with a friend this week? Share your experience with Jeanetta on Instagram @IronCraneYoga👉 Interested in a hybrid (online) class option? Let us know!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend—it truly helps support the podcast! Thank you for listening! 🎧✨Want to connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea.bodieSubstack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Podcast Inquiries email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In This Episode:Jeanetta shares her personal journey of launching the podcast and facing her fears of being vulnerable.Insights into the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our identities and actions.The importance of starting imperfectly and embracing the concept of "good enough" as an act of courage.Lessons from storytelling greats like Joseph Campbell, and how the hero’s journey applies to our lives.Why yoga and movement can be transformative tools for emotional healing and self-discovery.The pivotal role of community and mentorship in personal growth and overcoming challenges.A heartfelt message about reclaiming your voice, stepping into bravery, and building meaningful connections and invitations to join in the journey. Register for Yoga on January 25, 2025Learn About Iron Crane Yoga 200 Hour and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings.Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea_bodieSubstack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Learn about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comPodcast Inquiries email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this deeply personal and empowering premiere episode, host Jeanetta Bodie shares her story of transformation—a journey from self-doubt and cultural conditioning to becoming a woman who leads her life with strength, compassion, and authenticity.Jeanetta opens up about the challenges women face when told to be everything for everyone, while simultaneously being too much and not enough. Through candid storytelling, she reflects on the messy, transformative process of growth—embracing realistic goals, setting clear boundaries, and listening to the voices of pain and resilience within.Discover tools and practical strategies for change that fit into your real, everyday life. Learn how transformation is not just about the destination but the in-between—grieving who you were and embracing who you are becoming.This episode is for women ready to rewrite old narratives, take risks, and embrace their unique journey. With insights on body awareness, self-study, and realistic self-care, Jeanetta invites you to join her on a path of becoming the woman you’ve always dreamed of being.In this episode:Acknowledging the Need for Change:Recognizing when old stories and patterns no longer serve you.The importance of having an honest conversation with yourself about who you want to be.The Power of Writing Your Future Self:Write a narrative describing the person you are becoming.Use positive language to focus on abundance, growth, and empowerment.Apply the narrative to every area of your life—motherhood, marriage, career, and beyond.Steps to Craft Your Narrative:Begin with: "Let me introduce you to this amazing woman I am becoming."Write a story about yourself in the present tense, focusing on your strengths, values, and actions.Close with: "She is my biggest fan, and I am becoming her."The Power of Daily Repetition:Read your narrative every day, even if you don’t believe it at first.Watch how consistent reflection and intention create transformation over time.Connect with Jeanetta IG: @jea_bodieSubstack: https://jeanettabodie.substack.com/Learn about Iron Crane YogaIG: @iron_crane_yogaironcraneyoga.comPodcast Inquiries email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe