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I used to think I was just "bad with money." After my divorce at 23, I walked away from everything and gave my ex-husband all my savings out of guilt, stepping into a money story defined by debt, scarcity, and shame. But now I understand that my problem wasn't a lack of financial literacy—it was financial trauma, and if you've ever felt a tightness in your chest when checking your bank account, or felt anxiety even though you have "enough" on paper, this episode explores how your relationship with money is often actually about safety, identity, and your nervous system trying to protect you. Rahkim Sabree is a financial therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®), Trauma of Money Certified Practitioner, TEDx Speaker, and the author of Overcoming Financial Trauma. He has worked with individuals, corporate teams, HR professionals, and financial advisors, and brings deep insight into bridging the gap between financial literacy and trauma-informed care. In this episode, Jay and Rahkim discuss: ► Why financial advice often feels incomplete, and the difference between financial therapy and financial planning.  ► Why you're not "bad with money"—and why your perceived "bad decisions" are actually normal nervous system responses to abnormal circumstances.  ► How fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in your daily money behaviors, from overworking to actively avoiding your bank account.  ► The ways jobs, hustle culture, and entrepreneurial ventures can reinforce financial trauma.  ► What it sounds like to actually set financial boundaries, talk about money more honestly, and find healing in community rather than isolation.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Financial Therapy 05:05 Understanding Financial Trauma 06:57 The Human Aspect of Money 09:28 Defining Financial Trauma 11:43 The Impact of Wealth on Trauma 13:30 Navigating Financial Systems 14:47 Personal Stories and Financial Decisions 17:14 The Concept of Financial Literacy 20:02 Responses to Financial Threats 22:52 Flight, Fight, Freeze, and Fawn in Financial Contexts 27:30 The Impact of Fawning in Relationships 29:46 Economic Warfare and Workplace Trauma 31:31 The Misconceptions of Entrepreneurship 33:31 Financial Boundaries and Relationships 36:53 Community and Financial Healing 46:34 Shifting Perspectives on Financial Trauma   Learn more about Rahkim Sabree ►Instagram: @rahkimsabree ►Website: Overcomingfinancialtrauma.com ►Substack: Rahkimsabree.substack.com   If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields   Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode.   Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For podcast support, contact: [email protected] For collaborations or general inquiries, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant   

When life gets overwhelmingly "lifey," your nervous system might be sending you signals of perceived danger and threat. This episode explores the power of pausing to track the physical sensations happening in your body and offers a simple path to reconnect with the quiet, peaceful trust inside you. Jay Moon Fields is a coach and educator specializing in nervous system regulation and somatic awareness. She has worked extensively with successful professionals (who are also just ordinary people) to help them realign with their essential selves by first meeting themself at the physiological level. In this episode, Jay discusses: ► How to reconnect to trust when everything feels uncertain and you are consumed by fear ► The specific imagery that brings her back to a sense of calm every damn time ► How to track your nervous system in real time by paying attention to bodily sensations ► The distinct patterns of thoughts, physical sensations, and behaviors associated with the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn stress responses  ►A moment to reconnect with a sense of okness in your body ► Why the world desperately needs more regulated nervous systems right now and how you can be a part of it    Learn more about Jay's Programs ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For podcast support, contact: [email protected] For collaborations or general inquiries, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant

You have pyrobably heard it your whole life: "You're too sensitive." If you feel things deeply, get overwhelmed easily, and notice every detail of everything, you might be wondering why you process the world with such extraordinary depth. Today we explore what it actually means to be a Highl Sensitive Person (HSP) and why it is a neurophysiological trait rather than a stress response. Muriel Kosovsky is a business owner and coach who has worked internationally for over two decades as a teacher, senior leader, and mentor to support highly sensitive leaders and contributors navigating the workplace. She's the author of the forthcoming book, HSPedia,  a comprehensive blueprint for highly sensitive people.    In this episode, Jay and Muriel Kosovsky discuss: ► The four levels of sensitivity that can be activated in highly sensitive people ► Why many HSPs struggle at work—and the kinds of support that actually help ► The non-negotiable qualities HSPs need for relationships to be sustainable and healthy ► The surprising variant of HSP that craves intensity, adventure, and even danger ► The one quality successful HSPs tend to organize their lives around   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and Personal Journeys03:02 Understanding the HSP Trait and Its Impact05:51 Strategies for Managing Sensitivity in Daily Life09:10 Identifying HSP Traits and Characteristics11:47 The Connection Between HSP and High Sensation Seeking14:58 Navigating Life as a Highly Sensitive Person17:56 Ambition and Drive in Highly Sensitive Individuals24:07 The Ambition and Drive of Highly Sensitive People27:00 Challenges in Professional Relationships for HSPs30:37 Navigating Power Dynamics in Relationships33:16 The Importance of Non-Judgmental Relationships36:40 Lessons Learned as a Highly Sensitive Person39:39 Introducing HSPedia: A Resource for HSPs45:47 Practices for Staying Grounded as an HSP Learn more about Muriel Kosovsky ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murielkosovsky/ ► Book waitlist and newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9ByfcCz2jio8OxKhzWI68LxxfGKr6w3QUEXLUbQ2Fey1jFw/viewform   If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields   Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode.   Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For podcast support, contact: [email protected] collaborations or general inquiries, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant  

Lily Shepard walks (and dances) her talk. She's a trauma-informed movement educator and somatic stress relief practitioner who teaches women how to live and lead from their bodies, not just their heads or conditioning. We discuss what happens when you realise you have been taught to perform as a person, and how to transition from performing your life to actually living it. Discover practical tools for learning how to use your body as an ally, overcoming being fragmented by the different roles you play, and claiming your birthright to pleasure. In this episode, Jay and Lily discuss: ► Why real power isn't a perfect performance and how movement aids self-expression and healing ► How exhausting it is to negotiate your presence in multiple roles and how to move fluidly between them ► Practical exercises for arriving, grounding yourself when entering a room, and staying present ► Why optimising life can kill pleasure, and why it's about small daily moments rather than Instagram-worthy experiences ► How to avoid becoming the sum total of the expectations of everyone around you   Chapters 00:00 - Embodiment and Movement: A Personal Journey 10:05 - The Shift from Performance to Healing 20:11 - Navigating Fragmentation in Roles 30:03 - Creating Rituals for Transition and Presence 36:41 - Embodiment and Accessibility 47:44 - The Pleasure Principles and Ongoing Journey   Learn more about Lily Shepard ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyintelligence_academy ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-shepard/ ► Lily is giving away 3 free copies of her audio book Pleasure Principles for Driven Women to the first 3 people who reach out to her on IG or through email.   If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields   Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question or suggestion for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode.   Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For podcast support, contact: [email protected] collaborations or general inquiries, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant

What happens when the path you've been told to follow starts to feel intolerable?  In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable space of not knowing what's next and the courage it takes to choose what actually delights you instead. Jay and Sasha dive into the friction between cultural expectations of consistency and the messy, multifaceted reality of a life lived in alignment with one's curiosity. Sasha has done a lot of different things. She's published 3 books—two on cheese and one on menopause. She's been a project manager, cheesemonger, podcaster, shopkeeper, restaurant manager, human resources assistant, copywriter and book coach. Her latest venture is Paper Jam Reuse, which is a reuse project focused on using paper to inspire people to create low-stakes, high-satisfaction creative projects. Her numerous professional reinventions have given Sasha deep insight into the internal "ick" that signals a need for change. In this episode, Jay and Sasha discuss: ► Distinguishing between what you think you should want and what actually brings you delight. ► Recognizing the physical and emotional cues that a role or project is no longer aligned. ► Why it's so tempting to reach for crummy opportunities just to avoid the embarrassment of being unmoored. ► How unpredictable bodily changes can destabilize your sense of identity and reality. ► A simple and surprising tool to stay present during moments of overwhelm.   Learn more about Sasha Davies ► Websites: https://paperjamreuse.com https://www.sashadavies.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperjamreuse/ ► Other links: The Menopause Companion (Book)  If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/   Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode. Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For collaboration or podcast support, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant

Today's episode is about grief. Or at least it starts out that way, but the conversation evolves into being about authenticity, purpose and desire. And weirdly, as you listen, you'll find that these topics make sense together. Because for as heavy and all-encompassing as grief feels while you're in it, it's inseparable from some of the most essential questions in life. Who am I? What am I here to do? And what do I really want? Uma Girish is a Grief Companion, Human Design guide, and the author of four books, including Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage. She works with women who are grieving a loss and feeling lost, helping them navigate not just the death of a loved one, but the "lower-case losses"—breakups, changing roles, diagnoses, empty nesting, and the years spent not choosing themselves. Uma serves as a compassionate witness, helping women listen to what grief is asking of them and who they are becoming in the process.   In this episode, Jay and Uma discuss: ► Grief as an Identity Reset ► Spiritual Bypassing vs. True Feeling ► The nervous system's and mind's common responses to loss ► Human Design as a Soul Map ► Reclaiming Desire Learn more about Uma Girish ► Website: https://umagirish.com/► Substack: Light After Loss (via website) ► Book: Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage ► Special Offer: Uma is offering a free 20-minute Human Design Highlights reading to the first two listeners who email her with their birth details. If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode. Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For collaboration or podcast support, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant  

Have you ever felt like your nervous system is pressing the gas pedal and the brake at the same time? In the first solo episode of Season Two, Jay explores the often-overlooked "Fawn" stress response, a survival strategy that prioritizes connection over authenticity. If you find yourself shape-shifting to please others or losing touch with your own needs to keep the peace, this episode will help you understand that it isn't a personality flaw; it's your nervous system trying to keep you safe. Jay Moon Fields is a somatic coach, author, and the host of Hey Wait. She works with people who struggle to stay connected to themselves while connecting with others, bringing deep insight into nervous system regulation, embodiment, and "unfawning." In this episode, Jay discusses: ► The "Hey, Wait" Tool: Using two simple words as a reset button to interrupt default patterns and reorient to your own needs. ► Defining the Fawn Response: Understanding the fourth stress response (alongside fight, flight, and freeze) as "responding to a threat by becoming more appealing to the threat." ► The High-Functioning Fawner: Why fawning often hides in plain sight, looking like competence, empathy, and success on the outside while feeling like numbness and resentment on the inside. ► A Personal Confession: Jay shares a vulnerable (and slightly ridiculous) story about fawning at the airport with her husband. ► The Path to "Unfawning": An introduction to the steps required to heal, including nervous system regulation, reparenting, and parts work.  If you're interested in learning more about Jay's signature online program, Yours Truly, that teaches you the steps to heal fawning, visit https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly. Use the code heywait-100 at checkout to receive $100 off your registration. If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► 1:1 Coaching: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode. Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For collaboration or podcast support, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant

This week's episode feels less like an interview and more like a homecoming. Jay sits down to steep in a conversation with Angelo Lazenka, one of her main mentors who shaped her life and work.   Angelo is wilderness rites of passage guide and the former Director and President of the School of Lost Borders. He has worked with thousands of individuals seeking growth and insight in the wilderness and brings deep insight into the practice of living, dying, and the healing of the "lie of separation." At 72 years old, Angelo is stepping away from the role of guide and moving into the next chapter of elderhood. In that way, this conversation comes from a "liminal space," the in-between times when you are no longer who you were, but not yet who you are becoming. In this episode, Jay and Angelo discuss: ► What rites of passage really are—and why they are so rare and necessary in our time. ► The vital distinction between self-improvement and true intimacy with life. ► Healing the "lie of separation" between ourselves, nature, and one another. ► Navigating the shift from adulthood into the rich, stewardship-focused territory of elderhood. ► How to answer the call of "that which you've always been, but have yet to become."  Learn more about Angelo Lazenka ► Website: www.schooloflostborders.org Sponsor / Featured Brand If you loved this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can learn more about how to support Jay's work and the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode. Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For collaboration or podcast support, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant  

I have a feeling it would probably land as truth for you if I said to you, Sweetie, you're doing too much. Almost every client I've worked with lately has been struggling with this—the desire to slow down paired with an almost panicky inability to actually do it. I've felt it myself over the past few months, as I've been forced into a much slower pace and lessened capacity due to some unexpected health issues. In this week's solo episode of Hey, Wait, I share: — How your nervous system makes slowing down feel harder than it should — The social and relational conditioning that keeps you constantly striving instead of resting — How to recognize the part of you shaped by both your wiring and your conditioning — Three steps to help you move through the panic that can arise when you try to do less—so you can finally take care of yourself This is my last episode for the 2025 season, and I want to thank you so much for being here! If there was a single episode that really touched you, or if you loved every one of them and you listened every Thursday when they came out, or you found yourself telling your friends about it or doing something differently because of something you heard on this podcast– I have a very simple way that you could be in reciprocity with me for that. It's a website called buymeacoffee.com and it's a place where you can symbolically buy me a coffee as a thank you if you feel called. Go here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jaymoonfields If you've been wanting a simple way to honor what you receive here, this is one that is very deeply appreciated. Stay connected with Jay ► Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► Books: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ Have a question for the podcast? Send it in — it may be featured in a future episode. Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For collaboration or podcast support, contact: [email protected] Original Music produced by Dalton Grant  

If you're a highly sensitive person, you move through life differently than other people. You know what it's like to feel other people's emotions as if they're your own. To struggle to sort out what's your energy and what's someone else's. To walk through the world feeling like your nerves live on the outside of your skin. Today's guest, Dr. Maria Furlano, has spent her entire career helping highly sensitive people interact with the world in ways that don't drain them. She is a Spiritual Intuitive and Consciousness Mentor specializing in Eastern Energetic Medicine and nervous system regulation. She is a Physician of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (MTOM, L.Ac.) and a Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ, China), and she is one of the most gifted Medical Qigong teachers. If you're feeling anything but radiant, give yourself the gift of this episode. Dr. Maria will make you feel understood, supported, and steadied—and she shares a beautiful, easy practice called The Falling Leaf that will help settle your nervous system and lift your energy.   In this episode, Jay and Dr. Furlano explore: ► What Medical Qi Gong actually is and how it can support your health and well-being ►Energetic hygiene (protection, purging, fortifying) that helps you be more vital and healthier in your relationships ►How to set an energetic boundary (and it's not about imagining a big bubble of white light around yourself) ►How to handle the energetic vampires in your life so they don't suck you dry ►Why getting small by contracting your energy doesn't keep you safe—and what actually does ►How to simply and effectively call your energy back when it's scattered or running ahead of you Guest links and resources Dr. Maria Furlano ►Instagram: @‌mariafurlano ►YouTube: @‌mariafurlano ►LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/mariafurlano ►Website: www.theartoftuningin.com ►Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-tuning-in-podcast/id1457630238 ►Monthly Women's Membership: https://www.theartoftuningin.com/studio ►Programs: https://www.theartoftuningin.com/energetic-protection-101 ►Coaching Sessions: https://www.theartoftuningin.com/soul-sessions   Jay's links ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay ► Book: https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B ► Coaching program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields   Credits This podcast was produced by Viv – First Click VA. For collaboration or podcast support, contact: [email protected] Music produced by Dalton Grant  

Anger is a powerful and often misunderstood emotion. For many, it's an emotion to be suppressed, a sign of being out of control. But what if anger, when harnessed correctly, could be a force for good in your life?​ Today's guest, Dr. Mitch Abrams, is an expert in sport, clinical, and forensic psychology, and the author of I'm Not Fucking Angry!!! Adjust the Flames to Get What You Want and Need. He has spent his career working with everyone from prison inmates to high-performance athletes, and he believes that anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions.​ In this episode, Jay and Dr. Abrams discuss: ► Why we have so much shame around anger.​ ► The surprising physiological similarities between anger and anxiety.​ ► How to harness anger as a motivator for positive change.​ ► The difference between "good" and "bad" anger.​ ► How to deal with anger in relationships, whether it's your own or someone else's.​ To learn more about Dr. Mitch Abrams and his work, visit his website at drmitchabrams.com. You can also find his book, I'm Not Fucking Angry, on Amazon https://a.co/d/c1BjU91 Connect with Dr. Mitch Abrams: ►Official Website: https://www.drmitchabrams.com ►X: https://x.com/MitchAbramsPsyD ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitch.abrams ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmitchabrams/ Saint Solaire Skincare--the absolute best sunblock for your face. It's healthy for you, and healthy for the planet. https://saintsolaireskincare.com/ Use code "heywait" at checkout to get 15% off your order! And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.​ Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► (Book) less lost: finding and being yourself in the wilds of ordinary life https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=221PWAS0W0ZLC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-eRJFgQB4PnBUu9EFA5KH0qjLkBb0WOaS_HjQyUF2kw.CNtBvCKk6A0VuF_beHrhgWISjOophnXc2zr577YZlOk&dib_tag=se&keywords=less+lost+jay+fields&qid=1759192701&sprefix=less+lost%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Books Less Lost and Teaching People Not Poses on Amazon ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact [email protected] 

Do you ever feel like you're constantly running at 100 miles an hour, stuck in a state of high-functioning anxiety? You know all the "right" things to do for self-care, but you just can't seem to slow down, feel present, or access that inner wisdom. You might know what to do, but you can't actually do it. That is exactly what today's guest, Erin Washington, has experienced. Erin is the author of From Pain to Purpose, the host of the top 1% podcast thERINpy, and the creator of the Blue Butterfly Foundation, a mentorship program for teen girls. She has navigated a decades-long struggle with perfectionism, body image, and self-worth, and publicly shares her evolution as a way of making other women feel seen and less alone.​ The big hey, wait moment in this episode comes when Jay coaches Erin live on the air. Jay introduces a simple framework for understanding and regulating your nervous system, guiding Erin (and you!) from a state of anxious over-functioning to a place of calm presence in just a few minutes. It's a powerful demonstration of how you can learn to truly be with yourself, even when life feels chaotic.​ In this episode, Erin talks about: ► Her journey from finding confidence through fitness to discovering her deeper purpose.​ ► The evolution of her identity and her brand from "Squats and Margaritas" to  theERINpy.​ ► Navigating divorce in your 40s when you and your partner are no longer aligned.​ ► A live coaching session on regulating your nervous system to move from anxiety to calm.​ ► How to break generational cycles of body image and perfectionism.​ To learn more about Erin Washington, visit her podcast and foundation websites. Connect with Erin Washington: ► Podcast (thERINpy with Erin Washington): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therinpy-with-erin-washington/id1530232466 ► Website (Blue Butterfly Foundation): https://thebluebutterflies.org/ ► Instagram (thERINpy with Erin Washington): https://www.instagram.com/therinpy_with_erin_washington/ ► Instagram (Erin Washington): https://www.instagram.com/iamerinwashington/ To listen to the episode of thERINpy where Jay is interviewed and offers Erin even more coaching, use this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embodiment-coach-jay-moon-fields-on-how-to-regulate/id1530232466?i=1000734983793 Saint Solaire Skincare--the absolute best sunblock for your face. It's healthy for you, and healthy for the planet. https://saintsolaireskincare.com/ Use code "heywait" at checkout to get 15% off your order! And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► (Book) less lost: finding and being yourself in the wilds of ordinary life https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=221PWAS0W0ZLC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-eRJFgQB4PnBUu9EFA5KH0qjLkBb0WOaS_HjQyUF2kw.CNtBvCKk6A0VuF_beHrhgWISjOophnXc2zr577YZlOk&dib_tag=se&keywords=less+lost+jay+fields&qid=1759192701&sprefix=less+lost%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Books Less Lost and Teaching People Not Poses on Amazon ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact [email protected] 

Betrayal is a uniquely painful human experience that can shatter your sense of self, your health, and your ability to trust. What if there was a predictable path to move through the devastation and emerge stronger on the other side?​ Imagine turning your deepest personal pain into a mission to heal others. That is exactly what today's guest, Dr. Debi Silber, did. After experiencing life-altering betrayals, she embarked on a PhD to study the topic, uncovering three groundbreaking discoveries about how we can heal and transform. Dr. Silber found that while you can't count on time to heal the wounds of betrayal, there is a proven, research-based roadmap to move from breakdown to breakthrough.​ Dr. Silber is the founder and CEO of The PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and a leading expert on healing from betrayal. In this conversation, she and Jay explore the science and soul of recovery, including why this particular type of trauma requires a different approach.​ In this episode, Dr. Silber discusses: ► Her personal story of betrayal and what led her to research the topic.​ ► Post-Betrayal Syndrome and its common physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.​ ► The five predictable stages of healing from betrayal, and how to know if you are stuck.​ ► Why it's possible to not only heal but to become a new, transformed version of yourself.​ To learn more about Dr. Debi Silber and her work, visit her company's website at https://thepbtinstitute.com. Connect with Dr. Debi Silber: ► Official Website: https://thepbtinstitute.com ► Podcast: https://thepbtinstitute.com/podcast/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/ ► TEDx Talk, "Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/   Saint Solaire Skincare--the absolute best sunblock for your face. It's healthy for you, and healthy for the planet. https://saintsolaireskincare.com/ Use code "heywait" at checkout to get 15% off your order! And to stay connected with Jay, head over to https://jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► (Book) less lost: finding and being yourself in the wilds of ordinary life https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=221PWAS0W0ZLC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-eRJFgQB4PnBUu9EFA5KH0qjLkBb0WOaS_HjQyUF2kw.CNtBvCKk6A0VuF_beHrhgWISjOophnXc2zr577YZlOk&dib_tag=se&keywords=less+lost+jay+fields&qid=1759192701&sprefix=less+lost%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Books Less Lost and Teaching People Not Poses on Amazon ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact [email protected]

Do you ever feel like you're dating the same person in a different body, repeating the same painful relationship patterns over and over? Many of us search for a love that completes us, only to find we've lost ourselves in the process. This cycle of relating is more common than you think, and it has a name: love addiction. That is what today's guest, Jodi White, is here to unpack. Jodi is a licensed therapist, coach, and podcaster specializing in codependence and love addiction. Drawing on her professional training and her personal recovery after a 25-year struggle, she helps clients heal relationship patterns rooted in childhood trauma and cultural conditioning. For both Jay and Jodi, a huge "Hey, Wait" moment was the realization that these patterns weren't about love, but about a process addiction. It's an addiction to seeking the safety and validation externally that we needed to develop internally. Understanding this is a powerful first step toward breaking the cycle and building a fulfilling relationship with yourself and others. In this episode, Jodi talks about: ►  The difference between codependence and love addiction. ►  The three core symptoms of a love addict. ►  How cultural messages and childhood experiences create these patterns. ►  What the recovery process looks like and how to start healing. To learn more about Jodi White, visit her website or listen to her podcast, Journals of a Love Addict. Connect with Jodi White: ►  Official Website: https://www.jodiwhiteonline.com/ ►  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiwhite_ ►  Podcast: Journals of a Love Addict   Saint Solaire Skincare--the absolute best sunblock for your face. It's healthy for you, and healthy for the planet. https://saintsolaireskincare.com/ Use code "heywait" at checkout to get 15% off your order!   And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► (Book) less lost: finding and being yourself in the wilds of ordinary life https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=221PWAS0W0ZLC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-eRJFgQB4PnBUu9EFA5KH0qjLkBb0WOaS_HjQyUF2kw.CNtBvCKk6A0VuF_beHrhgWISjOophnXc2zr577YZlOk&dib_tag=se&keywords=less+lost+jay+fields&qid=1759192701&sprefix=less+lost%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Books Less Lost and Teaching People Not Poses on Amazon ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact [email protected] 

Is your relationship with work your most unhealthy one? In a culture that prioritizes constant production and consumption, it's easy to feel like you're just a cog in a machine, disconnected from your own vitality and purpose. The pressure to hustle is relentless, and the system can feel impossible to escape. What if the antidote isn't working harder, but divesting from that system altogether? That is the question today's guest, Megan Leatherman, helps us explore. Megan is an anticapitalist teacher, writer, and vocational guide who teaches people how to "compost capitalism" by reconnecting to the land, the seasons, and their own inner knowing. For both Jay and Megan, the realization that our lives and bodies are not meant to operate like machines was a huge "Hey, Wait" moment. They discuss how capitalism is both powerful and precarious, and how small, gentle acts of rebellion, like watching the sunset or paying attention to the seasons, can help us reclaim our life force. In this episode, Megan talks about: ► What it means to "compost capitalism" and live an anti-capitalist life.​ ► How to find your true vocation when you feel trapped by the need to earn a wage.​ ► Using the wisdom of the seasons, especially autumn, to practice letting go.​ ► Simple, accessible ways to reconnect with the land, even if you live in a city.​ Connect with Megan Leatherman: ►  Website: https://awildnewwork.com/ ►  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awildnewwork/ ► Podcast: A Wild New Work https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wild-new-work/id1437555777 And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► (Book) less lost: finding and being yourself in the wilds of ordinary life https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=221PWAS0W0ZLC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-eRJFgQB4PnBUu9EFA5KH0qjLkBb0WOaS_HjQyUF2kw.CNtBvCKk6A0VuF_beHrhgWISjOophnXc2zr577YZlOk&dib_tag=se&keywords=less+lost+jay+fields&qid=1759192701&sprefix=less+lost%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Books: Less Lost and Teaching People, Not Poses on Amazon ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/ This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact [email protected]

Have you ever felt like an imposter, terrified of being "found out" as unqualified, despite your successes? What if the key to overcoming that fear wasn't to "get it together," but to get radically honest and build your own unique toolkit for mental fitness? You may know Stephanie Szostak from her roles in hit films and shows like The Devil Wears Prada, Iron Man 3, and A Million Little Things. But behind the Hollywood success was a decade-long struggle with imposter syndrome that came to a head after she landed her first lead role. Paralyzed by fear and self-criticism, she realized the only way forward was to stop trying to be who she thought she should be and start building a practice to reconnect with herself. That is the "Hey, Wait" moment that led Stephanie to create her "Personal Playbook," a daily practice of mental fitness that became the foundation for her book, Self!sh. It's a powerful tool for anyone who wants to move from self-doubt to self-discovery and live with more confidence, joy, and meaning. In this episode, Stephanie talks about: ► Her journey from the corporate world at Chanel to pursuing acting at age 29. ► The powerful story of how she overcame debilitating imposter syndrome. ► The "Personal Playbook": what it is and how to create your own. ► Finding your "glimmers" and why being "selfish" is essential for your wellbeing. ► What she learned about tough love from playing a real-life mother in her new film, Soul on Fire. To learn more about Stephanie's work, visit her websites and check out her book, "Self!sh: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning." And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Stephanie Szostak: ► Official Website: https://www.stephanieszostak.me ► Playbook Website: https://selfishplaybook.com ► Book (Self!sh): https://stephanieszostak.me/selfish/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephshortstak ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-szostak-86556b213/ Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► (Book) less lost: finding and being yourself in the wilds of ordinary life https://www.amazon.com/less-lost-finding-yourself-ordinary/dp/B0FSDSG63B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=221PWAS0W0ZLC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-eRJFgQB4PnBUu9EFA5KH0qjLkBb0WOaS_HjQyUF2kw.CNtBvCKk6A0VuF_beHrhgWISjOophnXc2zr577YZlOk&dib_tag=se&keywords=less+lost+jay+fields&qid=1759192701&sprefix=less+lost%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/

What happens when your job becomes your entire identity? For many high-achievers, the line between a strong work ethic and a work addiction can become blurry, leading to burnout and a disconnect from what truly matters. Imagine building your identity around being "good at work" since elementary school, only to realize that the success you chased left you feeling empty and anxious. This was the reality for today's guest, Kyle Elliott. He turned his personal struggle with work addiction and mental health into a powerful mission as a trauma-informed coach, helping people navigate their careers with authenticity and intention. Kyle's journey from workaholic to finding a balanced, value-driven life was his "Hey, Wait" moment. He discovered that true success isn't just about performance, but about aligning your work with your most authentic--most fabulous--self. In this episode, Kyle talks about: ► His personal story of work addiction and the "aha" moment that changed everything. ► What it means to be a trauma-informed career coach and how trauma can show up in our work. ► How to define and practice authenticity in the workplace without compromising your well-being. ► Actionable tools to find career clarity and manage stress, including his "Next Job Manifestation Guide." To learn more about Kyle Elliott, visit his website at https://caffeinatedkyle.com To get free actionable tools for your career, visit https://caffeinatedkyle.com/freebies/ And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Kyle Elliott: ► Official Website: https://caffeinatedkyle.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeinatedkyle/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/ Connect with Jay: ► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ ► "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching ► Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/

Aging is part of the human experience, but as our bodies change, so must our approach and mindset toward caring for them. Imagine going from being an elite athlete and coach to Olympic track and field athletes, to barely being able to move only a few years later. When you have spent your 20s identifying as strong, physical, and healthy, losing the ability to move freely can feel like a devastating loss. That is exactly what today's guest, Coach Ashley Selman, experienced. After having a hip replacement and going into perimenopause in her early 40's, her body began to take a turn. She needed to find a solution and eventually discovered BFR, or Blood Flow Restriction training. BFR is something both Jay and Coach Selman have in common, and discovering it was a huge "Hey, Wait" moment for them both. It's a powerful tool not only for women navigating menopause, but for anyone with an aging body. In this episode, Ashley talks about: Her path toward becoming a coach Blood Flow Restriction: what it is and how it works Women losing muscle mass sooner than men due to Human Growth Hormone To learn more about Coach Seli and BFR, visit her company's website at selishttps://www.selistrength.com/#via=heywait To sign up for the Hey, Wait cohort for BFR training, visit https://www.selistrength.com/#via=heywait  And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Coach Ashley Selman:   Official Training Website:https://www.selistrength.com/#via=heywait  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selistrength LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-selman  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Why is it so hard for so many of us… to simply be ourselves? No one becomes a Somatic Healing Coach by accident. Learning to connect with what you feel on the inside doesn't always come easily. For Jay, that realization began after one of the most painful experiences of her young life, separating from her first husband. In this very special and illuminating episode of the Hey, Wait Podcast, Jay sits down with former guest Sara Rusbatch, who turns the tables by interviewing Jay about her own life experiences. Together they trace the moments of trauma and transformation that shaped Jay into the person, author, coach, and educator she is today. In this episode, Jay talks about: Her childhood and feeling disconnected with her inside Getting married young and experiencing separation and divorce The value in working one-on-one with clients vs. corporate Her mission & her legacy To stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields Connect with Sarah Rusbatch:   Official Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/ Sarah's Book, "Beyond Booze": https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/ "The Women's Wellbeing Collective" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/  Sarah's FREE Guide, "100 Things to Do Instead of Drinking": https://sarahrusbatch.com/free-guide-100-things-to-do-instead-of-drinking 

The world may try to tell you otherwise, but you have the sovereignty to choose the kind of life you want to live. When we think of improv, we often picture shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? or Saturday Night Live. While improvisation on TV can be incredibly entertaining, choosing to improvise in life by saying "yes, and…" can move you away from the scripted path others expect and toward a life that truly feels right for you. In today's episode, author, artist, entrepreneur, and improviser Amanda Hirsch joins Jay for an inspiring off-the-cuff conversation. Amanda shares her story of reclaiming her own life and offers practical tips and exercises you can start using today. Together, they explore how asking "why?" (or "Hey, wait") and making a "new choice" can better align your desires, passions, and energy. In this episode, Amanda talks about: Choosing a different life path than the scripted one in front of you Daring to ask "Why?"... Sometimes more than once Noticing what is a "yes" and what is a "no" Making a "new choice" beyond the practical and obvious To learn more about Amanda's book, "Improvising Adulthood" visit her website at amandahirsch.com/improvising-adulthood  And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.   Connect with Amanda Hirsch: Personal Website: https://www.amandahirsch.com/ "Improvising Adulthood" Book: https://www.amandahirsch.com/improvising-adulthood  "Mighty Forces" Company Website: https://www.mightyforces.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightyforcesamanda  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahirsch  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

In times of stress, we seek to self-sooth our nervous systems… But it isn't always beneficial in the long run. When we think about eating, it's easy to forget how deeply connected food is to our nervous system, early attachment experiences, and even the ways we relate to ourselves. Eating is not just about nutrients. It's about safety, grounding, and the body's attempt to protect itself. In this episode, Jay sits down for an insightful conversation with Stephanie Mara Fox, founder of Somatic Eating and somatic psychotherapist, to explore how we can begin to understand our relationship with food from a place of curiosity and compassion. Stephanie shares how hyper-palatable foods can become stand-ins for secure attachment, the impact of diet culture on our nervous system, and practical ways to start building trust with our bodies and our meals. In this episode, Stephanie talks about: How food behaviors can reflect survival strategies and unmet attachment needs The role of somatic awareness in understanding impulses around food Practical ways to reconnect with your body through somatic pauses and neutral body check-ins Food fawning and the ways people-pleasing can show up in eating behaviors To learn more about Stephanie's work and programs, visit StephanieMara.com for one-on-one support and her podcast Satiated, or SomaticEating.com for her live three-month Somatic Eating program, community meals, and upcoming Somatic Eating Coach Certification Training. And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Stephanie Mara Fox: Personal Website: https://www.stephaniemara.com/  Somatic Eating Website: https://www.somaticeating.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

When we hold a baby, we naturally cradle the neck and the tailbone. In that moment we are tuned in to something gentle and instinctive, an awareness of subtle energy. It comes so easily to us as parents, and yet it's so often abandoned in our own wellbeing as adults. Many sensitive people, including so many listeners of this podcast, describe feeling as if they "lose themselves" around others. Subtle energy is about deep inner regulation and the quiet exchange that happens between human beings. It is always moving within us and flowing all around us. In this episode, Jay shares a heartfelt and practical conversation with Craig Walker, a chiropractor, yoga instructor, and educator, who helps people strengthen their connection to themselves and to the world through an understanding of subtle energy. In this episode, Craig talks about: Subtle energy: what it is and how it works The value of coordinated breath Empathic people are genuinely capable of absorbing the energy of others Gaining attunement to your body and your surroundings The layers that exist within you To learn more about Craig's work and subtle energy, visit his Youtube at: youtube.com/@Craig_Walker_  And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.   Connect with Craig Walker: Website: https://subtleenergymechanics.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Craig_Walker_  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtle_energy_mechanics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachwithcraig  Connect with Jay: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

"Whose story am I serving right now?" Have you struggled with feeling invisible? Shrunk yourself to fit a mold? Before you learn to stand up for yourself, you have to learn how to see yourself. Marta Czajkowska knows this truth better than most—not just from therapy or theory, but from the side of a cliff, 20,000 feet in the air. Growing up in communist Poland, Marta learned to survive by staying small. But even while disappearing into the roles others expected of her, something wild was already stirring. At 15, she set her sights on Yosemite's El Capitan, and spent the next few decades climbing literal and metaphorical mountains to find freedom. In this episode, Marta about how chasing freedom led her to an even deeper question: what does it mean to be fully alive? Marta is a climber, author, soul-guide, and the founder of Masters of Badassery. Through a near-death accident, a bathroom-floor breakdown, and a hard-won reawakening, she emerged with a mission: helping others break free from societal scripts and step into their boldest, truest selves. In this episode, Marta shares: Why freedom isn't about escape—it's about embodiment Her Hey, Wait moment in Yosemite that shattered her invisibility How mountaineering forged her ability to sit with clients in their deepest unraveling Why breaking down isn't the end—it's often the beginning of becoming Marta doesn't offer easy answers. She offers a mirror, a path, and the invitation to remember who you were before the world asked you to shrink. Ready to stop performing and start becoming? Hit play. Connect with Marta: Book: Masters of Badassery How I Reclaimed My Wild, Worthy, and Whole Self: and How You Can Too. Free group for women: https://mastersofbadassery.com/bold-free Connect with Jay: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Do you find yourself trying to one-up others? Or maybe you tend to one-down instead? Whichever direction you lean, both have something in common. Contempt. Whether it's contempt for yourself or for the other person, it disconnects you from having a true, grounded experience of yourself. Even if it feels satisfying in the moment. Today, Jay speaks directly with you about what happens in your body when you fall into one-upping or one-downing. Saying "Hey, Wait" means noticing when it happens, tuning in to how it feels in your body, and learning how to move away from that sensation toward something more authentic and connected. In this episode, Jay talks about: Going one-up or one-down in relation to other people One-up is contempt for the other person. One-down is contempt for yourself. The feeling in your body associated with each choice, & how to use your body to bring a sense of equality back to the conversation. Her upcoming book! More news coming about Jay's book soon, but for now, to stay connected, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jay: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Whether in a boardroom with global business leaders or simply with your family in the comfort of your own living room, we negotiate with other people every single day. Saying "Hey, Wait" is about giving yourself permission to express yourself and own your reality while also acknowledging the reality of the person you're in conflict with. Skillful negotiating works in exactly the same way. Today's guest, Kwame Christian, is a leading expert in the field of negotiation. He's the host of the Negotiate Anything podcast, the number one negotiation podcast in the world. In this insightful conversation with Jay, Kwame explains why fear is often the main reason we avoid the conversations we need to have. He also offers practical steps that you can use right away to improve how you communicate and connect with others. In this episode, Kwame talks about: How overthinking is a sneaky manifestation of fear Focusing stoically on things within your control Whoever needs to make the deal more will lose the negotiation, so make your "Plan B'' as enticing as your "Plan A" Leading with compassionate curiosity To learn more about Kwame's speaking, his podcast, and more, visit his company's website at negotiateanything.com  And To stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.   Connect with Kwame Christian: Negotiate Anything Official Website: https://negotiateanything.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwamenegotiates/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian  Negotiate Anything Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/negotiate-anything/id1101679010   Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

If you're someone who feels deeply—and often feels alone, even when around other people—you likely carry a quiet longing for more in your relationships. Other people—even you—might mistake this wanting as wanting more attention, or wanting more time with the other person. But the true, deeper longing is for more connection. For the sense that someone is truly with you. "Resonance" is a term frequently used by today's guest, Sarah Peyton, to describe a way that you can find deep and healing connection with yourself and others. Sarah is an author and educator of relational neuroscientist, and her conversation with Jay will challenge the way you think about loneliness, shame, human interaction, and self-empathy. When you allow yourself to open up to another person, when you truly connect and feel their presence and your own, you begin to shift your entire perspective on both yourself and the world around you. In this episode, Sarah talks about: Why cortisol is the hormone of loneliness—and what emotion spikes it most The difference between resonance, empathy, and compassion What it takes to find your internal resonant voice—and what's possible when you speak to yourself in a warm, inviting way How you're trained in childhood to either over-attune or emotionally insulate yourself How emotional insulation can travel from generation to generation as a learned habit Being "known" by others can actually rewire your brain To learn more about Sarah's work, her writing, and more, visit her website at https://sarahpeyton.com/  And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.   Connect with Sarah Peyton:   Official Website: https://sarahpeyton.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahpeytonauthor/  20% Off Sarah's Book "Your Resonant Self": https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393712247?promo=SUMMIT20  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empathybrain/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantself Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ_wotaL-ZoZefuLdgEGkQ  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Accepting your humanity means embracing every part of yourself, including your emotions. The image we often associate with a Navy SEAL is toughness, resilience, and strength. That's what makes today's guest, Jon Macaskill, so compelling. A retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of service, Jon has been through some extraordinary experiences. But instead of using his past as an excuse to close off from his emotions, he has chosen to express them openly and confidently through his widely successful podcast Men Talking Mindfulness. Jon is a layered and complex person. In this conversation with Jay, you'll have the chance to experience so many different sides of him. He is a warrior, a kind and thoughtful man, a father, a speaker, and someone who knows the value of pausing to reflect. As someone who has worked directly with Jay, Jon is a great example of what it looks like to stop, say "Hey, Wait," and hold space for both your own experience and the experience of others. In this episode, Jon talks about: Lessons learned through the Navy SEALS The continued value of practicing mindfulness Being "Nice" is not the same as being "Kind" Having resilience in yourself starts by having faith in yourself You're more confident than you're giving yourself credit for To learn more about Jon, explore his podcast, work, and offerings at jonmacaskill.com/links. And To stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Jon Macaskill:   Official Website: jonmacaskill.com/links   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalkingmindfulness  "Men Talking Mindfulness" Podcast: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Improv is about saying "Yes, and." It's about listening to others, embracing the moment, and choosing to input your own reality. In that way, improv and "Hey, Wait" are actually very similar. Today's guest Erin Diehl is as authentic as they come. She's a speaker, author, podcast host, "edutainer," "failfluencer," and self-proclaimed professional "Zoombie." Erin fully owns who she is, and yet she still finds herself struggling with people-pleasing. Whether it's through their shared love of Oprah, discussing a messy trip to Mexico City, or hitting heavy topics like the importance of empathy and alignment… Jay's conversation with Erin is one that I think you'll really be able to relate to. It's funny, it's engaging, but most importantly it's entirely authentic. In this episode, Erin talks about: The powerful health benefits of aligning mind and body. How she's learned to say "Hey, Wait" in her own life. Why The Gift of Peace isn't just a nice-to-have. It's essential. What it looks like to let go of ego in service of the mission. Feeling inspired to try the Chicken Dance yourself? Visit itserindiehl.com to learn more about Erin, and click here to purchase a copy of her book I See You! To stay connected with Jay Moon Fields, head to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode. Connect with Erin Diehl: Official Website: itserindiehl.com  Improve It's Website: learntoimproveit.com  Instagram: instagram.com/itserindiehl  Workday Playdate Podcast: learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page-empathy  Empathy Cheat Sheet: mailchi.mp/8331b3185dac/empathycheatsheet Erin's Book "I See You!": https://www.itserindiehl.com/i-see-you    Connect with Jay: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

You're not picking a fight. You're picking yourself. Saying "Hey, Wait" might feel like confrontation… But what if it's actually one of the most loving and respectful things you can do? In this solo episode, Jay closes out her three-part series on the "Hey, Wait" method with the final and most tender step: actually saying "Hey, Wait" to another person. Whether you're someone who keeps the peace at all costs or someone who only speaks up when you're already at a boiling point, this practice will help you to find a healthy space in between. A way to stay with yourself while staying true to your relationships. A way to speak up without burning it all down. Because "Hey, Wait" isn't just about learning how to use your voice. It's about learning that your reality matters. In this episode, Jay shares: Why "Hey, Wait" can feel so charged, especially if you're used to staying quiet How to turn "Hey, Wait" into a true bid for connection How to start practicing in low-stakes situations before tackling the bigger ones What to say next, and how to keep the moment grounded in your truth In this episode, Jay also opens up about her course, Yours Truly: a self-paced program designed to help you come home to yourself in your nervous system, your voice, and your relationships. For a limited time, you can join for just $148. Visit jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly to learn more, and use the code wholeness at checkout to receive your discount. Have a question for the podcast? We'd love to hear it! Send Jay a DM on Instagram, you might just hear your question in a future episode. Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

You don't need to stand up for yourself. You need a "self". Saying "Hey, Wait" is just the beginning. The real magic? Learning how to actually speak from your own reality. If you've been with us from the start, then you already know how much Nancy Dreyfus means to Jay. She's been Jay's mentor for years, and has shaped so much of the "Hey, Wait" approach you've been hearing about. Think of Nancy as the "Yoda" of helping people get their insides to match their outsides. She's a psychotherapist, an author, and, more than anything, a deep well of wisdom. If this podcast has been resonating with you, you'll love this episode. It's packed with thoughtful insights and practical takeaways that'll help you get one step closer to being Radically and Embarrassingly True to Yourself. In this episode, you'll hear Nancy talk about: Why being authentic can feel both embarrassing and liberating How to stand in your truth and honor someone else's reality What it really means to "do the work" with your partner And how you'll start to notice your own growth when you take healing seriously Want to go deeper? Grab Nancy's book, Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love, and flip through the flashcards one by one. Don't just read them… say them out loud. Let the words settle into your body. Here's the link to grab the book. And don't forget to stay connected with Jay Moon Fields—check out jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. Got a question for the podcast? Send it in! You might just hear it in a future episode. Connect with Nancy Dreyfus:   Official Website: https://nancydreyfus.com/  Nancy's Book: "Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399162003/  Nancy's Psydbar Substack: https://nancydreyfus.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instahttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399162003/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d1_i3gram.com/nancydreyfus_psyd/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nancydreyfus.bsky.social  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. In each episode she shares stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay is joined by Jane Bond. Jane is a powerhouse in luxury real estate (Naples, NYC, Philly), and a fierce advocate for women. Having "unpacked her life," Jane now inspires women through her podcast, Unpack Your Life, to pause and take an honest look at their lives—and to ask themselves if what they're going through is allowing for their growth or keeping them hostage?   When her career, marriage, finances, and ego all collapsed at once, Jane had to let go of everything she thought made her who she was. In this major "Hey wait" moment, she stepped out of performance and into reckoning—with her truth, her fear, and her power. Together, she and Jay talk about what it takes to stop performing and to start living from presence.   Except it took two takes…because the first time Jay and Jane sat down to record the interview, they both fell into old patterns of performing and people pleasing, and it didn't come across as authentically as they knew they were capable of being. So two women who, in earlier chapters of their lives, would've either kept the inauthentic version or thrown it in the trash and walked away, instead chose to stay, have an honest and hard conversation and give themselves and each other a second chance. Give it a listen to see what came out of their second conversation.   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with Jay Moon Fields on her website (jaymoonfields.com/) and  across all social media platforms (instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/) so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   Unpacking your life is about reclaiming your power & walking through fear If this chapter of your life isn't serving you, then rewrite it Withholding your truth disconnects you from the people who need to show up in your life The fear of being misunderstood, being too much, and of starting over again Self worth doesn't need an audience You don't owe the world your whole story to be impactful Connect with Jane Bond:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janebond___/  Unpack Your Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unpack-your-life/id1789819668  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebondtbg/  Real Estate Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/jane-bond/  Connect with Jay:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields is joined by Somatic Therapist, Social Worker, and Founder of Somatic Therapy Partners, Maira Holzmann. Maira's work with Somatic and Psychedelic Therapy brings her clients to incredible breakthroughs, many of whom have struggled to find help through traditional therapeutic outlets.   Maira's "Hey, Wait" moment came when she was driving through a fancy neighborhood and felt a whisper suggesting "You Belong Here." She grew up as an immigrant, and constantly felt the desire to be a person of status within society. It was when she finally felt comfortable in herself, in her family, and in her surroundings, that she was truly able to embrace her wisdom and her career.   Understanding Somatic Therapy goes hand in hand with saying "Hey, Wait." As soon as you are able to pause and soften your body, you are totally able to refocus your mind, reclaim your moment, and move into a more productive headspace. In an absolutely can't miss episode, you'll get a collection of tips that you can immediately implement into your own "Hey, Wait" journey, such as "Joy Spotting," "Facial Softening," and more.   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with Jay Moon Fields on her website (jaymoonfields.com/) and  across all social media platforms (instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/) so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   Spending Time in Nature is a Fantastic Way to Find Yourself & Recenter The Body Whispers Until it Has to Yell When You Include the Body in Your Healing Work, Your Resistance will go Down Embodied Work is All About Starting Small, in a Way That You Can Access The Most Important Thing You Can Do When Under Duress is Soften Your Body If There is a Rupture in a Relationship, Try to Fix it in 20 Minutes or Less Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Won't Lead to Addiction   Psychedelic Therapy Will Break You Out of Your Survival Self Your Homework:   Practice Softening Your Body. Your Gaze. Your Face. Your Eyes. Practice "Joy Spotting" in Your Body & Review Your Day. Feel the Moments That Were Good in Your Day Share this episode with someone else who needs to hear it. More on Maira Holzmann:   Official Somatic Partners Website: www.somatictherapypartners.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somaticindenver/ Denver Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/SomaticInDenver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maira-holzmann-2a2b4b1b6/ Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields is joined by Bill Schiffmiller, the founder and CEO of Akoio, a company that specifically addresses auditory needs in the workplace. Bill's real-life experience with hearing loss has informed every aspect of his life, and today Akoio is helping companies around the globe recognize the value of accessibility.   Through his conversation with Jay you'll learn that there truly are so many auditory elements of life that may be causing you stress… that you aren't even aware of. This is an invitation to take a "Hey, Wait" moment to pause, listen, and to consider what your experience of your daily soundscape is, and what you might need within it. Because learning to tune into what you actually feel—including noise–allows you to stop accepting discomfort as "just the way things are" and start making space for more joy.   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with Jay Moon Fields on her website (jaymoonfields.com/) and  across all social media platforms (instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/) so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   Make a Point to Be Present & Enjoy the Moment When You Offer Attentive Listening, New Things are Revealed Improved Sound Solutions in the Workplace Increase a Company's Bottom Line Everyone's Relationship to Sound is Different Noise Isn't Just What You Hear– It's What You Feel Be Aware of the Noise Around You & Track How it Makes You Feel You Can Close Your Eyes– You Can't Close Your Ears Crying As A Practice For Emotional Release Your Homework:   Make a journal. Become aware of the way different sounds and soundscapes make you feel. Share this episode with someone else that needs to hear it. More on Bill Schiffmiller:   Official Akoio Website: https://akoio.com/ Bill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billschiffmiller Forbes Profile: https://www.forbes.com/sites/billschiffmiller/  Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields returns solo to the mic, answering listener questions for the first time as she dives deeper into the essential– yet often challenging– Second Step of the "Hey, Wait" process. Emily, a listener of the podcast, recently faced an upsetting moment at choir practice when someone took her stand without asking. Many of us have been in situations where we later wished we had spoken up, asserted ourselves, or found our voice. In this episode, Jay uses Emily's story as a starting point to explore somatic experiencing– a practice that uses imagination to unlock bodily sensations– and explains how it can help Emily (and you!) move forward with more agency. As we learned in Episode One, the "Hey, Wait" process has three key steps. Today, we focus on Step 2: Pausing– the moment you stop reacting and start tuning into your inner experience. It's a deceptively difficult practice, requiring you to actually feel what's going on inside. Jay breaks it down with clarity and compassion, offering real tools to help you integrate this step into your own life. And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with Jay Moon Fields on her website (jaymoonfields.com/) and  across all social media platforms (instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/) so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   Somatic Experiencing is a Body Based Therapy About Healing Trauma that is Stored in the Body Allowing Your Mind and Body to Imagine What Being Safe Would Have Felt Like in Traumatic Moments… Can Release Your Trauma Give Yourself a Replay Of What it Would Have Felt Like to Say What You Would Have Wanted to Say Matching Your Insides to Your Outsides is about having an Essential Self Within You that you know how to Inhabit and Express Your Strategic Parts Developed When You Were Young to help you Survive There are 3 Steps to Staying Within Yourself The "Touch In" Track Yourself "Of Course." As in… "Of Course I Feel This Way." Your Homework:   Practice following the 3 Steps for yourself, wherever you are at. Touch In. Track Yourself. Tell Yourself "Of Course." Share this episode with someone else that needs to hear it. Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/  "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields is joined by author, speaker, and founder of the  Neurosculpting Institute, Lisa Wimberger. On her fifteenth birthday Lisa was–quite literally–struck by lightning. As a result of the trauma, she began to experience frequent seizures which were debilitating and which forced her to regularly confront near-death experiences.   Lisa's "Hey, Wait" moment happened when she became a mother, and she realized that she needed to put herself first, so that she could put her daughter first. She began studying Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity, and she learned to train her brain and nervous system to override the seizures. Due to the techniques she now teaches through Neurosculpting, her last seizure was twenty years ago.   Since then, Lisa's Neurosculpting technique has transformed countless lives. Throughout the episode, Lisa is incredibly generous in sharing personal anecdotes to express the value she's gained from her practice, including stories that she has never spoken in public before now. If you'd like to learn more about Neurosculpting, and to access Free Meditations and more, or to sign up for Lisa's "Congruence Retreat" coming this June 20-22, 2025, head over to the official Neurosculpting website at https://www.neurosculpting.com/.   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with Jay Moon Fields across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   Embracing Neuroplasticity allows you to Rewire Your Nervous System Neurosculpting Has Transformed Countless Lives When You Are Dissociative it is Difficult to Have Embodied Relationships "Microdosing Change" Takes You Step by Step Through Neuroplasticity Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast Neurosculpting is Science Infused With Spirituality Embracing Both the Left and Right Sides of the Brain is Essential to Living a Balanced Life Your Homework:   Try Shaking Your Body in Order to Recenter & Regulate Know that Your Insides Matter… And the Right People Will Meet You There. More on Melody Wilding:   Official Neurosculpting Website & Free Meditations: https://www.neurosculpting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wimberger-6331361 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_wimberger/ Lisa's "Congruence" Retreat: https://www.neurosculpting.com/congruence-a-weekend-activation-for-deep-transformation/  Lisa's Book on Neurosculpting: https://www.amazon.com/Neurosculpting-Whole-Brain-Approach-Limiting-Wholeness-ebook/dp/B00R54N96G  Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields is joined by Author, Social Worker, Professor, and Speaker, Melody Wilding. Melody's "Hey, Wait" Moment was made possible through psychology– not only by making an effort to recognize and adjust her own headspace… but also by adapting to the psychology of the people who work as her superiors.   Jay and Melody have so much in common, and their similar approach to life is apparent right away. Throughout their discussion the two talk about "Managing Up", a concept that allows you to gain more authority, freedom, and confidence at work. They provide fantastic strategies and scripts that are actionable that you can use to gain back a sense of your own reality in the workplace– one of our key missions here on the "Hey, Wait" Podcast.   If this resonates with you, you'll learn so much more by reading Melody's Book, "Managing Up", which you can purchase it by clicking this link: https://melodywilding.com/books/ and feel free to connect with her or join her coaching program by visiting her website at https://melodywilding.com/   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with Jay Moon Fields across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   40% Of Workers are Grappling With a Sense of Helplessness To Be Successful & Fulfilled You Need to Master Your Inner Psychology AND Be Able to Influence and Navigate Other Peoples' Psychologies The Trade-Off Approach: Offering Your Superiors the Choice as to How You Allocate Your Time We Act Consistency Within Our Beliefs You Are Equal With Your Superiors Feeling Misunderstood is a Valid Fear Empathy is Not Always the Same as Caretaking Your Homework:   Know that Your Insides Matter… And the Right People Will Meet You There. More on Melody Wilding:   Official Website: https://melodywilding.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/  Melody's Book, "Managing Up": https://melodywilding.com/books/  Melody's Coaching Program, "Resilient": https://melodywilding.com/resilient/  The "Psychology At Work" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-at-work/id1762458121  Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yourstruly Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

  Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields is joined by Award Winning Author, Wellbeing Coach, and Keynote Speaker, Sarah Rusbatch. Sarah's journey toward sobriety has covered a large portion of her life, and today she works tirelessly to support women all over the globe to create and live their best lives as they age.   Sarah's "Hey, Wait" moment began by choosing a better life for herself, and she is generous enough to share her story with Jay throughout the course of the episode. They discuss at length "Grey Area Drinking", what it is, and how it impacts the entire lives of those that it affects.   It's a can't miss conversation for anyone willing to try something different in an effort to improve their life. If you'd like to connect with Sarah for coaching directly, visit her website and set up a meeting at: https://sarahrusbatch.com/   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with her across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   We Can't Metabolize Alcohol the Same Way in our 40s and 50s as we did in our 20s. It's Not About Alcohol, It's About the Whole Picture of What Is and Isn't Working for You. Grey Area Drinking is the place between an "Alcoholic" and "Take-it-or-Leave-It" Drinkers. For Grey Area Drinkers it's easier to drink None Than One. Alcohol Use Disorder in Women Has Increased 80% in the last 30 Years. Alcohol Keeps Us Small– And Keeps Us Trapped in a Life We Don't Want. The Goal Isn't To Be Sober, the Goal Is to Love Yourself So Much You Don't Want to Drink. How Hard it Is at the Start… Is Not How Hard It Will Be Forever. Many Women Swap Alcohol for Sugar. Your Homework:   Put Your Hand on Your Heart and Ask: "How Do I Feel, and What do I Need?" Know that Your Insides Matter… And the Right People Will Meet You There. More on Sarah Rusbach:   Official Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/ Sarah's Book, "Beyond Booze": https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/ "The Women's Wellbeing Collective" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/  Sarah's FREE Guide, "100 Things to Do Instead of Drinking": https://sarahrusbatch.com/free-guide-100-things-to-do-instead-of-drinking  Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, we are focusing on the first step in the 3 Step "Hey, Wait" Process… Noticing When You're Having a Bad Experience of Yourself Around Someone Else.   In life we often go into autopilot mode. How many times have you driven home from work and totally forgot the entire drive once you've arrived? We often do the same thing when we're having a conversation with others– totally forgetting to acknowledge the way that we're feeling in our bodies throughout our interactions.   Step 1 of "Hey, Wait" starts by recognizing how you're feeling. Take a moment. Connect. Breathe. By focusing inward as you carry on throughout your day and throughout your interactions with others, you are strengthening your neural pathways, bit by bit.   And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. You won't want to miss the conversations that Jay has lined up, and be sure to connect with her across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways:   You Can Feel Grounded, Empowered, Self-Confident, and Peaceful Around Others Your Brain is Wired to Pay More Attention to What's Going on Around You… Than What's Going on Inside You. Safety, Belonging, and Mattering are the Core of Being Human Noticing Your Insides will Require Strengthening Your Neural Pathways The Things That Don't Feel Good Have Most to Do With the State You're In. The Social Engagement State is Your Goal Your Homework:   Start Making 10% of Your "Inner Pings" About Yourself Try to Focus Inward & Stay Inward as You Do a Task– Notice How You're Feeling Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields:   Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields  

Welcome to the Premiere episode of the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. In each episode she'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life.   In today's episode, Jay shares her story and the origin of "Hey, Wait"—and explains why it might be one of the most powerful phrases you can use every day. It's about choosing to stay solid in yourself. It's about choosing to have the kind of life and relationships you've always imagined. And it's about choosing to pause… check-in… and realign your insides with your outsides en route to recognizing that your reality matters too.   The beauty of saying "Hey, Wait" is that you actually don't have to wait until you're by yourself to be kind to yourself. You CAN have your needs met, and you CAN give yourself a better experience in the world.    And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it's released. You won't want to miss the conversations that Jay has lined up, and be sure to connect with her across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways: "Hey, Wait" is a Way of Interrupting Your Pattern of Losing Yourself Around Other People Your Reality is Real and Valid and Important The Day you Stop Saying "Hey, Wait" is the Day you Start Thinking there is Something Wrong with You For Wanting to Be Related To. The 3 Steps of "Hey, Wait": Notice When You're Having a Bad Experience of Yourself Give Yourself Permission to Pause Actually Say "Hey, Wait", Followed by "I", and a Statement About What's True for You Your Homework: Take a Moment to take a "Hey Wait" moment for yourself Share this Episode with a Friend Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields