Nurtured Expansion

Nurtured Expansion through Embodiment Coaching

It’s Time to Live Your Life, Your Way.

Second-guessing yourself. Spinning your wheels. Stuck in a cycle of doubt. Settling for a life built on should’s. Sound familiar?

It doesn’t have to be this way.

By tuning into the wisdom of your body, you can find alignment with your deepest self. Through embodiment practices and somatic awareness, you’ll get clear on the life you want to create – and gain the confidence to live it your way.

Your Embodiment Journey

  • You feel pulled to make a change.

    But aren’t sure where to start – don't worry, you're in the right place. Learn how to tune into your body's wisdom so you can reconnect to your deepest desires and greatest gifts.

  • You want to take the plunge.

    Eager to create lasting change in your life. You're ready to get clear on who you are – at your core – so you can stop living on auto-pilot and measuring your happiness by others' standards.

  • You crave a life as your true self.

    Expanding into the fullest version of you, unlocking a deep sense of knowing. With graceful guidance designed to support sustained growth, you'll feel empowered to become your most authentic self.

Leilani Olynik - Embodiment Coach

Hi, I’m Leilani – a People & Culture professional, wife, mom, and a certified embodiment coach. For years, I was a high-achiever with even higher expectations for myself, living a life that looked idyllic on the outside but left me questioning how I got to be so unhappy.

My own embodiment journey changed everything. By learning how to reconnect with my body's wisdom, I gained ultimate clarity on who I truly am and the life I want to build. Now, I’m passionate about helping others do the same. Through embodiment coaching, I guide you in understanding and releasing limiting patterns, aligning with your truest self, and living a life with purpose.

More About Me

"Our bodies guide us to the truth of what we need in any given moment, we just need to pay attention, and let our bodies lead."

— Casey Berglund
TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Co-Author of the Mind Body Way book, Founder of Worthy & Well, and host of the Purpose Map™ Podcast

 FAQs

  • Embodiment is the practice of living in and experiencing the body fully. It’s more than just being mindfully aware of your body — it involves tuning into your body’s sensations, signals, and wisdom, and integrating that awareness into your everyday decisions and actions. With the insights from your mind-body connection, you'll start to navigate your life with more authenticity, presence, and purpose. It’s like turning the volume up on your inner experience, letting it play a leading role in your life, and living in a way that’s deeply aligned with who you are at a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.

  • Through a combination of somatic practices, breathwork, and intuitive guidance, an embodiment coach helps you connect more deeply with your body and its wisdom. The focus is on building body awareness by encouraging you to pay attention to your body’s signals and sensations, which often reflect your emotional and mental state.

    Strengthening your mind-body connection can help you gain insight into patterns of behavior, limiting beliefs, and areas where you may be out of alignment. This deeper awareness can be used as a resource for insight, healing, and personal growth.

    Explore tuning in to your body with two free guided meditations on my Services page.

  • A session typically involves a combination of conversation and experiential practices. We begin by discussing what you want to explore and how you wish to feel by the end of our time together. Through deep, intuitive listening, I’ll guide you through body-based exercises like deep breathing and sensory awareness to explore what’s present in your body, encouraging you to become a curious observer of the subtle sensations that arise. As you uncover the wisdom within these sensations, we'll reflect on the insights you gained and how you can practically apply them to your goal so you can start living in a more authentic and aligned way.

    Have specific questions? Connect with me, I'm happy to share more info.

  • Somatic practices involve exercises that focus on body awareness and the physical sensations you experience. These practices are at the core of embodiment coaching, helping you tune into the subtle cues your body gives you. By engaging in somatic practices, you can improve emotional regulation and develop a stronger mind-body connection.

  • Embodiment coaching is for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, whether it’s to reduce stress, overcome emotional blocks, or simply live with more self-awareness and intention. It’s especially helpful for individuals who feel disconnected from their physical body, experience stress or anxiety, or want to live with more authenticity and alignment in their personal and professional lives. By cultivating body awareness, you can unlock a deeper sense of confidence, clarity, and purpose.

  • While traditional therapy focuses on mental and emotional processes through conversation and analysis, embodiment coaching emphasizes the body’s role in healing and self-development. It’s about feeling and experiencing rather than just thinking and talking. By working with the body’s sensations and signals, embodiment coaching offers a more holistic approach to personal growth. It can also complement therapy by helping you process emotions through physical practices, enhancing your overall sense of well-being.

  • The timeline for seeing results varies depending on your personal goals and level of commitment. Some clients notice shifts in their body awareness, emotional well-being, and gain clarity after a few sessions, while others may experience more gradual transformation. Like all personal growth, the embodiment journey is unique to each individual.

  • Yes, embodiment can support you in processing emotions related to anxiety, stress, and trauma by helping you reconnect with your body in a safe and compassionate way. Using trauma-informed techniques, an embodiment coach can guide you toward emotional resilience and healing. However, for those dealing with significant trauma, processing and integrating life experiences can be particularly challenging, making it difficult to regain a sense of safety. It’s recommended to work alongside a qualified therapist or mental health professional for comprehensive care.