In this conversation, Whitney Dawn Pyles shares her journey of sobriety and how it has led her to a deeper understanding of authenticity, joy, and connection. She discusses thecomplexities of joy and grief, life’s transitions, the societal normssurrounding alcohol, and the importance of creating spaces for genuine connection. Whitney emphasizes the significance of micro-practices in accessing joy and the role of dance and movement in self-expression. This is an invitation for listeners to explore their own relationships with joy, sobriety, and connection, encouraging a journey of self-discovery and authenticity.

Chapters

00:00 Trailer

02:14 Transitions and Cultivating Community

04:33 Well Blended Professional and Personal Lives

06:41 Complexities of Joy

11:31 The Return The Release The Renewal

16:05 Adventurous Spirit: Living Out of a Van

18:30 Existing Where We Are

22:28 Exploring Sobriety and Quality of Life

26:02 Sobriety As a Somatic Experience

33:01 Does Alcohol Have a Premium on Joy and Play

35:10 Impact of Imagery

37:32 Redefining Celebration and Play Beyond Alcohol

40:59 Reclaiming Authentic Connection and Vulnerability

44:29 Respect Choice. No Explanation Needed

48:14 The Role of Vulnerability in Authentic Sharing

51:43 Accessing Joy and Celebrating Life

57:31 The Power of Freeform Dance and Movement

01:02:00 Micro Practices for Cultivating Joy

01:05:29 Gratitude and the Importance of Connection

More about Whitney Dawn Pyles

Whitney Dawn Pyles is a Somatic Coach, facilitator, and creator of UNSTUCK, a self-paced series of body-based practices designed to help people move through emotionaland energetic stagnancy. After years of numbing and disconnecting from herself, her sobriety journey sparked a deep devotion to authenticity, nervous system literacy, and joy as a radical choice. Through movement, 1:1 and groupcoaching, and curated community spaces, Whitney supports people in reconnecting with one another, their bodies, and what truly moves them. She believes dance is our birthright, play is medicine, and that every moment offers an opportunity to return to ourselves with more compassion, clarity, and courage.

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