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Summary

In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the concept of Becoming mBODYed and its importance in the performing arts. They explore how safety and belonging are central to this work and how it can help artists thrive. They also delve into the topics of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the continual learning mindset. The conversation highlights the need for personal development and self-connection alongside mastering the craft. Overall, the episode emphasizes the power of becoming embodied in fostering creativity, curiosity, and authenticity. In this conversation, Shawn and Karen discuss the concept of mastery and how it relates to personal and artistic growth. They explore the importance of self-compassion and self-honesty in the pursuit of mastery. They also discuss the role of fundamentals and the balance between pushing oneself and embracing one's strengths. Shawn shares his process of empowering his clients to embody their mastery and own their unique abilities. They also discuss the significance of the body in artistic expression and the importance of honoring and leveraging the body's responses. They touch on the topic of performance anxiety and the need to accept and work with the body's natural responses. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of personal development, healing, and embracing one's enoughness.

takeaways

• Becoming embodied is centered in safety and belonging, and it involves acknowledging that artists are not broken and there is nothing that needs to be fixed.
• Perfectionism and imposter syndrome are closely linked, and they stem from the continual learning mindset prevalent in the arts.
• Therapy and coaching are essential in navigating imposter syndrome and maintaining a healthy balance between mastery and recognizing one's humanity.
• Becoming embodied fosters creativity, curiosity, and authenticity by teaching through the body and building upon what artists already know. Mastery involves self-compassion and self-honesty in the pursuit of personal and artistic growth.
• Fundamentals and embracing one's strengths are essential in the journey towards mastery.
• Empowering others to embody their mastery requires guiding them through self-discovery and owning their unique abilities.
• The body plays a crucial role in artistic expression, and it is important to honor and leverage its responses.
• Performance anxiety can be reframed as the body's natural response, and acceptance and working with it can lead to growth and empowerment.
• Personal development and healing are integral to embracing one's enoughness and achieving mastery.

Becoming mBODYed is a production of and copyrighted by mBODYed, LLC, 2024. www.mbodyed.com
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The intro and exit music is Dark Matter by Carlos Velez, recorded by Tosca Duo on their CD Dimensions.
A link to Carlos’s music is available at
https://composercarlosvelez.wixsite.com/carlosvelezmusic/about-me.