Is Your Biology Getting in the Way of your Performance? with Jessica Raaum Foster

Is Your Biology Getting in the Way of your Performance? with Jessica Raaum Foster

Do you ever feel like your body is betraying you? That you know you are meant to do something more, but your body just won’t let you do it? On today’s episode, Neuro Performance Coach Jessica Raaum Foster shares how neurology (and science) can actually support you in being more Embodied, have better focus, heal your performance anxiety, and be healthier too. During this conversation, we discuss: * How Jessica discovered Z-Health and what it Is * A simple neurology tool that you can apply while you are listening using her “Check - Try - Recheck” Framework * What Performance Anxiety is and why practicing basic Neural Skills works * The similarities and differences between Energy Work and Neurology * What Brain Snacks are and how they promote better focus * Why AI can’t replace Embodiment * And so much more I had so much fun catching up with Jessica who shares my background as a musical theatre performer and Pilates Instructor, and I know you are going to love this conversation and come away with new insights on how to actually do the work you want to do. If you’ve ever felt limited by your own capacity, get ready to be surprised by how much more is possible for you. About Jessica Jessica Raaum Foster is a Z-Health Master Practitioner and an award-winning performer. As a multipassionate, neurospicy, single mother, Jessica has resorted to cutting-edge neuroscience to help her focus. It works for her, and she loves sharing this work with others. As a Neuro Performance Coach, Jessica guides sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs from overwhelmed to energized by teaching them how to PLAY with their nervous system. She also makes brain science genuinely fun. Resources from Jessica Web: https://www.NeurologyOfPresence.com [https://www.neurologyofpresence.com]IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaraaumfoster [https://www.instagram.com/jessicaraaumfoster/]Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neurologyofpresence9111 [https://www.youtube.com/@neurologyofpresence9111] FREE Focus Training Webinar 06/26 at 12:30pm PST https://neurologyofpresence.com/braingame [https://neurologyofpresence.com/braingame-731104] Resources from The Embodied Way Get Your Embodiment Starter Kit here: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/embodimentstarterkit/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/embodimentstarterkit/]  Join the conversation: On Substack:  https://theembodiedway.substack.com [https://theembodiedway.substack.com]  On the Podcast Blog: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/06/19/is-your-biology-getting-in-the-way-of-your-performance/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/06/19/is-your-biology-getting-in-the-way-of-your-performance/]  For show notes and helpful resources, visit https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast]. Did you like this Podcast? Leave us a review. Follow Natalie and The Embodied Way Instagram: https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach] Facebook: https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/]

Want to do more as a Creative? Why Systems Matter with Sierra Naomi

Today on The Embodied Way Podcast, I sit down with actor, singer, director, teaching artist, and digital designer, Sierra Naomi to talk about one of the most important things you can do for yourself as a creative, build systems to support you. During our conversation, Sierra shares how she got started as a performer and a digital designer, and her passion for helping all creatives offload information in their lives so that they feel more free to pursue their work and juggle many different hats if they are so inclined. We discuss: * What a Second Brain is * How you can start to Build Systems to support your own creative projects * Sierra’s special hub that she created to manage her life on the Come From Away tour, which helped her succeed as the Standby for 4 principal roles, and  * CastMate, which Sierra created for actors to track auditions, relationships and more. Not an actor? There are plenty of tips and tricks here to support you too in managing the complexities of your own career or creative business. Tune in for new insights in how technology can support you in feeling more organized and less stressed. About Sierra Sierra Naomi’s work lives at the intersection of artistry, education, and sustainable creativity. An actor, singer, director, and teaching artist, she has built a career dedicated not only to performance, but to supporting the humans behind the art. Whether in the rehearsal room, the classroom, or through her work designing digital systems for creatives, she is passionate about cultivating deeper human connection and helping artists build lives that allow their creative gifts to meaningfully serve their communities. As an actor, Sierra has performed across North America and Canada, most recently in the North American Broadway tour of Come From Away. Regional credits include The Fulton Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Sierra Repertory Theatre, and Porchlight Music Theatre. Select favorites include Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Narrator), Ragtime (Emma Goldman), Les Misérables (Fantine), Titanic (Marion Thayer) and Into the Woods (Witch), as well as Queen Sigrid in the television series King's Blade. Alongside her performance career, Sierra is passionate about supporting the next generation of artists. She works with students on both craft and navigating the industry, while prioritizing the growth of the human behind the artist. She has served on staff at Lancaster Bible College and works extensively with the Youth Theatre program at Servant Stage. Outside of the theatre, Sierra helps creative professionals build personalized digital systems that support both their lives and creative practices. From personalized data management systems to website design she helps creatives reduce mental clutter, organize ideas, and create space for creative work. She has worked with actors, directors, producers, podcast hosts, and business owners to support efficient creative momentum. Resources from Today’s Episode Building a Second Brain book: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/book [https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/book] CODA: https://coda.io/ [https://coda.io/] Castmate (Actor Template): https://coda.io/@sierra-provencal/castmate [https://coda.io/@sierra-provencal/castmate] Contact Sierra Lagom Kreativ Website: www.lagomkreativ.com [http://www.lagomkreativ.com] IG: @sierra.naomi.actor Resources from The Embodied Way Get Your Embodiment Starter Kit here: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/embodimentstarterkit/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/embodimentstarterkit/]  Join the conversation: On Substack:  https://theembodiedway.substack.com [https://theembodiedway.substack.com]  On the Podcast Blog: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/06/12/want-to-do-more-as-a-creative-why-systems-matter/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/06/12/want-to-do-more-as-a-creative-why-systems-matter/] For show notes and helpful resources, visit https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast]. Did you like this Podcast? Leave us a review. Follow Natalie and The Embodied Way Instagram: https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach] Facebook: https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/]

Trying to manifest your dream life? Here's what's missing

It seems like these days, manifestation is all the buzz.  And advice abounds: 1️⃣ Be specific about what you want.  2️⃣ It should be easy.  3️⃣ Just “feel it” in order to create your dream life. But what if none of it seems to be working. On this episode of The Embodied Way Podcast, I share 5 misconceptions that people have about what manifestation is and how to get it to actually work for you. I also discuss: ✨ The six spokes of the “Wheel of Manifestation” ✨ How attachment impacts our ability to manifest ✨ 2 different kinds of time and their role in creating the life you want ✨ How to balance visualizing and dreaming up your future while remaining in the present I can’t wait to hear about your realizations and the new synchronicities that arrive from this conversation. Join The Embodiment Collective: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/embodimentcollective [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/embodimentcollective]  Sign up for The Confident Creator Replay: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/confidentcreator [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/confidentcreator]  Join the conversation: On Substack:  https://theembodiedway.substack.com [https://theembodiedway.substack.com]  On the Podcast Blog: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/06/05/trying-to-manifest-your-dream-life-heres-whats-missing/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/06/05/trying-to-manifest-your-dream-life-heres-whats-missing/]  For show notes and helpful resources, visit https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast]. Did you like this Podcast? Leave us a review. Follow Natalie and The Embodied Way Instagram: https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach] Facebook: https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/]

What’s Killing your Confidence and How to Shift It

When I was trying to learn how to belt as a singer, I was stuck in a pattern of pushing. Both in my voice and in my life. I kept showing up for classes and auditions, even though things weren’t going so well. Each time I did, rather than it getting easier, my nervous system started to shut down. I was showing up how everyone taught me to, but failing miserably. Faking confidence did nothing to yield the results I wanted and probably made it worse. In this episode, I share why and how we can build confidence in a better way, through Embodiment.  I discuss: * What Confidence actually is * The most commonly recognized paths to confidence * Why skill and talent aren’t required to be confident * The 4 kinds of thoughts and behaviors that are killing your confidence * Why “Fake It Until You Make It” is ineffective and can actually be harmful * Powerful shifts you can make in the way you are showing up to build your confidence instead. * How the E.M.M. Embodiment Method supports you in feeling more confident now If you are ready to go deeper, you are invited to my free workshop The Confident Creator on June 4th.  Reserve your spot here: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/confidentcreator [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/confidentcreator]  Resources from The Embodied Way Join the conversation: On Substack:  https://theembodiedway.substack.com [https://theembodiedway.substack.com]  On the Podcast Blog: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/05/29/whats-killing-your-confidence-and-how-to-shift-it/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/05/29/whats-killing-your-confidence-and-how-to-shift-it/] For show notes and helpful resources, visit https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast]. Did you like this Podcast? Leave us a review. Follow Natalie and The Embodied Way Instagram: https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach] Facebook: https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/]

Using Energy Work to Grow your Creative Business with Heather Wick

Did you know that your business or creative career has an energy all of its own? During this episode, I sit down with Heather Wick, founder of the Sacred Boardroom, to discuss how to connect with and work with your business’ energy. We discuss: * The difference between your personal energy and the energy of your business. * How your creative career functions like a business energetically. * How to work with energy for your many passions if you are a multihyphenate, and  * What kind of benefits you can expect from doing energy work in this way. If you’ve ever felt like your business or creative career is working against you, be sure to tune into this empowering conversation. About Our Guest Heather Wick is the founder of Sacred Boardroom, where she serves as a Chief Energetics Officer for visionary leaders building companies that are meant to move culture forward. Through ritual-based strategy sessions and ongoing energetic stewardship, she helps founders meet the deeper intelligence of their business, clear unseen blocks, and bring their leadership into alignment with the frequency their company is here to hold. Her work blends practical business experience with deep energetic attunement. After spending 15 years in the corporate world, including a successful career in the mortgage industry, and over 2 years of intensive training in energy work, Heather now guides founders through a radically different way of leading: one where intuition, integrity, and energetic coherence become strategic advantages.  The result is a business that moves with clarity, attracts the right people, and grows in a way that feels both powerful and sustainable. Because when the energetic operating system of a company is aligned, everything else begins to organize itself around that frequency. Resources from Heather and Sacred Boardroom: Free Founder Frequency Audit: https://sacredboardroom.com/frequencyaudit [https://sacredboardroom.com/frequencyaudit] Business Energy Diagnostic:https://sacredboardroom.com/diagnostic [https://sacredboardroom.com/diagnostic]  Join the Convo:  https://substack.com/@heatherwick [https://substack.com/@heatherwick] Listen to Heather’s podcast: https://sacredboardroom.com/podcast [https://sacredboardroom.com/podcast] Resources from The Embodied Way Join the conversation: On Substack:  https://theembodiedway.substack.com [https://theembodiedway.substack.com]  On the Podcast Blog: https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/05/22/using-energy-work-to-grow-your-creative-business/ [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/2026/05/22/using-energy-work-to-grow-your-creative-business/]   For show notes and helpful resources, visit https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast [https://theembodiedwaycoach.com/podcast]. Did you like this Podcast? Leave us a review. Follow Natalie and The Embodied Way Instagram: https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://instagram.com/theembodiedwaycoach] Facebook: https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach [https://facebook.com/theembodiedwaycoach] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theembodiedway/]