The words your choose matter: not only because of the meaning they carry but the feeling the carry. For today's Somatic Snack, Kayleigh shares her experience of uncovering the reason she hated the word discipline, what was keeping her from being ok with being a disciplined person, and the symbiotic relationship of discipline and devotion. You'll learn how words effect your somatic experience and how creating awareness around the words you choose can impact your lived experience. ---Kayleigh Martin is a somatic life coach and nervous system mentor with a mission to help you turn your nervous system into a thriving system. She loves deep conversations and is an expert at helping you feel your feelings and leverage your system to unapologetically bring your gifts to the world.  Book a free conversation here: Kayleigh offers a one-hour no strings attached conversation to explore if Kayleigh is the right coach for you. You'll have an opportunity to explore somatic coaching and ask any questions about the process, her offerings, and what you'll gain.  Got thoughts, feelings, or feedback you want to share? Connect with Kayleigh on IG @kayleighmcoaching or email [email protected]

Ep: 16 On this episode, Kayleigh sits down with therapist and men’s group facilitator Brian Thompson for an honest dive into work addiction, the power of group reflection and support, and friendships.. Brian candidly shares about his turning point in winding his way out of burnout as well as the vital importance of mentorship. (A must-listen if you’re in the healing/therapy/coaching field.) Kayleigh and Brian address the real challenge that many men are currently facing: finding and cultivating real friendships. From his 8 years of facilitating men’s groups, Brian shares practical advice for men (and those who support them) on how to build and maintain deep, meaningful friendships. In this episode, Kayleigh mentions fellow coach and therapist Eliza Butler’s 15-Day Breathwork Practices which can be found here. To Connect with Brian or explore a men’s group: www.jbrianthompson.com irlmen.com To connect with Kayleigh or book a free connection call: https://www.kayleighm.com/ @kayleighmcoaching

Kayleigh kicks off her new sub-series of Lunch with a Life Coach called Somatic Snacks by explaining just what somatics means. In this series you’ll get bite-sized, sweet, solo-episodes where Kayleigh will share easily digestible concepts, ideas, and practical practices to add to your recipe to thrive. In this first episode, Kayleigh helps break down somatics including: The role of the body (“soma”) in healing and thriving How the nervous system plays a key role in linking the body and the mind Why it’s hard for us to trust in the wisdom of the body Our body’s 2 main objectives: survive and thrive and what happens in between  As always, thank you for supporting Lunch with a Life Coach: please share this episode with anyone in your life who is curious about living more in alignment with their own rhythm and body and don’t forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! To connect with Kayleigh check out her website or book a free connection conversation: kayleighm.com Book a Connection Call with Kayleigh  

Ep.14: Ever thought about having H.O.T. conversations with yourself about your financial wellbeing? On this podcast, you’ll learn exactly what that means, an embodied approach to break scarcity mindset, and why making the investment to work with a financial partner is truly an investment to your own wellbeing. Teresa Milner, aka Mama T, a financial advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, shares her wealth of knowledge and lived experience of how she personally cultivated financial freedom after divorce and how that has spurred her passion to help others nurture their financial freedom as a vital part of overall wellbeing. Kayleigh shares some of her own mindset blocks and together, they share the simple yet profound practices to embody financial wellbeing. --- Connect with Teresa  Visit's Teresa's Website: https://www.yoursavvydivorce.com/ Connect on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamilner/ Connect with Kayleigh  Visit Kayleigh’s website: https://www.kayleighm.com/ Connect with Kayleigh on Instagram: @kayleighmcoaching

Ep 13 Come for the dating advice, stay for the insight behind the role that embodiment and inner child work play in bringing in the love (romantic or platonic) that we crave. Love and empowerment coach Katie Louise shares her story about building a business based on self-love in an environment that questioned her, how to step out of victim mentality, and how to not let your inner child drive the bus for you. Kayleigh shares her new perspective on belonging and setting boundaries around taking on other peoples’ wounds. Together, Katie and Kayleigh explore the role of emotions, what embodiment really means, and the next step to take to meet the partner of your dreams. --- Connect with Katie: Visit Katie’s website: www.katielouisecoaching.com Connect with Katie on Instagram: @katielouisecoaching   Connect with Kayleigh: Visit Kayleigh’s website: https://www.kayleighm.com/ Connect with Kayleigh on Instagram: @kayleighmcoaching

Ep 12: Join Kayleigh and the not-so-silent partner of Lunch with a Life Coach Julie Miller as they explore the wondrously transformative yet simple world of rituals. Julie shares about her process of coming out of the “broom closet” as a witch and how her anchor into these practices have helped her continuously connect back to her sense of rebellious agency. Her story of burning old tethers of safety and security to the corporate world of “shoulds” will have you examining how to set up your own rituals to put yourself first with pride. Resource: Mara Branscombe: Ritual as Remedy Connect with Julie:  https://www.saltandcrow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salt_and_crow/ Connect with Kayleigh:  Kayleigh Martin is a somatic life coach and nervous system mentor with a mission to help you turn your nervous system into a thriving system. She loves deep conversations and is an expert at helping you feel your feelings and leverage your system to unapologetically bring your gifts to the world.  Book a free conversation here Book Your Nervous System Mapping Session here Use code NOURISH for 10% off Send your Questions + Feedback to Kayleigh here or at [email protected] 

Ep 11: You’re not broken. You don’t need to be fixed. You just need to stop putting peanuts in your coffee grinder. With the background musical stylings of Puff Daddy (the turkey), you’ll hear trauma specialist and licensed clinical therapist Amanda Chils and I getting real about healing on this episode. We reveal the problem with a lot of traditional therapy and why the body is key to healing the root of trauma. Amanda shares about the transformative technique of RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy) and gets candid about the problem with just using somatic tools as coping techniques. Join Amanda and myself as we amplify how we’d love to see people healing, instead of just minimizing suffering. — Connect with Amanda: amandachils.co https://www.instagram.com/amanda_chils Connect with Kayleigh: Kayleigh Martin is a somatic life coach and nervous system mentor with a mission to help ambitious, high achievers reclaim their path to thriving. Using trauma-informed approaches and somatic alchemy, Kayleigh guides you out of survival mode so you can live and lead from a place of deep self-trust and embodied alignment. She believes that when we break the limiting cycles that keep us stuck in scarcity thinking, overwhelm, and hustling for our worth, we unleash powerful visionaries that unapologetically bring their gifts to the world. Book Your Nervous System Mapping Session : Use code NOURISH for 10% off Send your Questions + Feedback to Kayleigh here or at [email protected] Book a free Connection Call

Ep 10: What does it mean to BE wild, especially as a woman? Transformational Coach Emma Whittard and I dive into defining what it means to be a wild woman, why we should try on being an angry woman, and using your emotions as a compass to the most true version of yourself. Emma shares her own story of breaking the cycle of preconceived definitions running her life and her surprisingly challenging experience of rebalancing the feminine and masculine entering the coaching world. If you’re up for the risk of blooming into your full self, this episode is for you. Connect with Emma: https://www.emmawhittard.com/ Connect with Kayleigh Subscribe to Kayleigh's Newsletter: https://www.kayleighm.com/newsletter Connect with Kayleigh on Instagram: @kayleighmcoaching

Ep 9: You don’t have to have it all figured out. Coach and Women’s Guidance Facilitator Larissa and I are here to share with you the ways to be ok breaking binary thinking and embracing the Both/And approach to life. This episode is a smorgasbord of wisdom and insight into what true authenticity looks and feels like and teaches you how to be an artisan of your own life. Through lots of laughter and personal shares, Larissa and I delve into the messy misconceptions of perfection to strike down the glorification of striving culture and reveal the freedom that can be found in creating space and embracing a little bit more boredom in your life. Larissa takes us through her journey of becoming her own home base and what that means to her. After listening, your body will feel like its breathed a big full-body sigh of permission and your mind will be chewing on how to bring these life-giving practices into your daily living. Connect with Larissa  ShadowLight Wellness Instagram Larissa’s Website   Connect with Kayleigh  Subscribe to Kayleigh's Newsletter: https://www.kayleighm.com/newsletter  Connect with Kayleigh on Instagram: @kayleighmcoaching

Ep 8: We’re taking the F’s out of divorce and embracing the M: no failure, less fighting, more mindfulness. Jigna Patel, a Mindful Divorce Coach, shares the profound role of mindfulness that can help shift your experience of divorce (or ending of a significant relationship). Jigna shares how she leveraged mindfulness to help her navigate both the logistics of divorce as well as staying connected with herself through the process. We dive into the historical view of divorce in our society and the importance of assembling your divorce team. Want Jigna as part of your divorce team? Connect with her here: www.mindfuldivorce.coach Hit me up in my DM’s to let me know your thoughts on today’s episode or any topics you want covered next! @kayleighmcoaching