
The Becoming mBODYed Podcast
How safety and belonging cultivate embodied creativity, curiosity, and authenticity.
Episodes
12 episodes
The First Value of Becoming mBODYed: Safety
In this episode of the Becoming Embodied podcast, host Shawn L Copeland delves into the foundational values of safety and belonging in the context of embodied creativity. He discusses the importance of safety in somatic work, drawing insigh...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:33

Season 2 Opener: Becoming mBODYed is a continual process of growth
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland shares exciting updates about the mBODYed program, including a new website, core values, educational opportunities, and recent certifications. He emphasizes the importance o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:33

Season 1 Ender
In this special episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland reflects on the journey of the first season, expressing gratitude to listeners and collaborators. He highlights key topics covered, shares excitement for future epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:39

The Transformative Impact of Embodied Education with Brian Kai Chin (Part 2)
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubidis and Brian Kai Chen, delve into the transformative power of embodied education in the performing arts. They discuss the challenges of navigat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:14:31

Building Community Through Self-Connection
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland and guest Karen Cubides delve into the evolving landscape of leadership, inspired by Brene Brown's insights on empathy and connection. They discuss the importance of self-co...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:25

Embodying Creativity in the Arts with Brian Kai Chin
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubides and Brian Kai Chin, delve into the intersection of music education, creativity, and the importance of belonging. They explore Brian's unique...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:50

The Relationship between Curiosity, Play, Attention, and Movement.
In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the role of curiosity, trial and error, and external focus in learning and movement. They use Karen's son's experience of learning to walk as an example of how the body naturally learns and adapts. They ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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55:28

Balancing Mastery and Recognizing Humanity
SummaryIn 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 delv...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:20

mBODYed Belonging: Recognizing and Valuing Your Unique Voice
In this episode, Shawn and Karen continue discussing embodied belonging and its impact on creativity. They explore the importance of recognizing and valuing one's unique voice and creative output before seeking validation from others. They also...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:15

From Perfectionism to Authentic Expression
"Movement is the direct pathway from imagination to performance. For reasons we may not be able to explain, these pathways get blocked. Becoming mBODYed will help you open these pathways, leading you to find the authentic expression of y...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:10

Introducing Becoming mBODYed
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland and guest Karen Cubides discuss the concept of belonging and its connection to Shawn's personal story. Shawn shares his journey of self-discovery and finding his place in vari...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:06
