Episode 14 - Unleashing Creative Potential through an Embodied Approach with Joanne Makas
Have you ever felt a burning desire to unlock your creative potential, but found yourself unsure of where to begin? Or perhaps you've struggled to maintain a consistent flow of creativity in your life amidst the chaos of daily routines and responsibilities?
In Episode 14 of It's a Mindset, we embark on a transformative journey with Joanne Makas founder of The Embodied Approach, who is a beacon for creative souls seeking to awaken their fullest potential. Drawing from her diverse background working in fashion, as an artist, intuitive energy healer, feminine embodiment coach, and creativity mentor, Joanne shares invaluable insights into harnessing the power of embodiment to fuel your creative expression.
Join us as we explore Joanne's unique blend of energetic embodiment practices and creative mentoring, tapping into the healing resonance of sound, self-care rituals, elemental alchemy, and the mystical cycles of the moon. From breath work and ice baths to yoga and journaling, Joanne reveals how these rituals have become essential tools in enhancing her overall well-being and unlocking her intuitive wisdom.
Throughout our conversation, Joanne emphasises the importance of mindfulness as embodiment, highlighting how practices like breath work and connecting with the moon cycle can support those navigating perimenopause. She shares her journey of stepping outside her comfort zone with ice baths, illustrating how they can be a gateway to deeper intuition and self-awareness.
Furthermore, Joanne discusses the significance of balance in harmonising masculine and feminine energies, underscoring how creativity serves as a pathway to abundance and true wealth. With a vision to leave a legacy of creative flow where masculine and feminine energies are harmonised, Joanne inspires us to embrace our innate creativity and live a life of inspired abundance.
KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:
- Incorporate breath work, ice baths, yoga, and journaling as rituals to enhance overall well-being.
- Embrace mindfulness as embodiment, utilising practices like connecting with the moon cycle.
- The power of checking in with your body and having strong boundaries to not overcommit.
- Find creative flow and balance by harmonising masculine and feminine energies.
SHOW RESOURCES:
Check out Joanne's website - HERE
Follow Joanne on Instagram @theembodiedapproach - HERE
Follow Joanne on Instagram @joanne.makas.art - HERE
Free Chakra Queen Playbook - HERE
Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Joanne Makas is a beacon for creative souls seeking to unlock their fullest potential. With a rich tapestry of roles as an artist, intuitive energy healer, feminine embodiment coach, creativity mentor, and sound healing facilitator, her lifeā€™s work is dedicated to nurturing the creative spark within heart-led visionary women.
Through her unique blend of energetic embodiment practices and creative mentoring, Joanne draws from the arts, the healing resonance of sound, self-care rituals, elemental alchemy, and the mystical cycles of the moon to awaken creative energy and tap into your innate wisdom, inspiring creatives to cultivate a consistent creative flow.
Joā€™s desire is that all humans are connected to their intrinsic creative nature, feel safe in their body, and live an inspired life.
Born in Australia, Joanne lives on Bidjigal Country in Sydneyā€™s East with her husband and cavoodle. With the freedom of having adult children, she spends four months of the year living in her family home in Athens, Greece.
If you found this episode inspiring, be sure to share it on your Instagram stories and tag us at @emmalagerlow and @theembodiedapproach. Tune in to unlock your creative potential and embrace an embodied approach to life.
Yours in Creativity and Abundance, Emma. X.