Awareness In Motion with Angela McMillan

About Awareness In Motion with Angela McMillan

Awareness In Motion is a podcast about embodied identity. Hosted by Angela McMillan, somatic educator, performer, and leadership mentor, this show explores how your nervous system shapes who you become. This is not a traditional wellness podcast. And it is not a business podcast. It is a living exploration of what it means to grow while life is happening. Through personal integration, sharp reflection, and grounded leadership, Angela unpacks topics like: • Holding visibility while emotionally activated • The difference between chemistry and alignment • Rehearsed identities and how to shift them • Building a business without abandoning yourself • Expanding capacity as a mother, leader, and woman • Nervous system regulation in real world ambition Whether you are a practitioner building a practice, a creative stepping onto bigger stages, or a woman navigating personal growth while leading a full life, this podcast is for you. Past seasons explored Feldenkrais, somatics, and practitioner conversations. In this new chapter, Awareness In Motion evolves into a deeper body of work: embodied leadership in motion. If you want more than tips. If you want integration. Welcome. To continue the work, join the Movement Online Academy or step inside IGNITE, Angela’s community for practitioners and emerging leaders ready to rehearse their next identity.

Publisher

Angela McMillan

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Aug 2022

Latest episode

24 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Apr 2026

   Ep. 2 - Your Nervous System Protects Your Current Identity

   What if the resistance you feel at the edge of something new is not a stop sign? What if it is the most honest signal your nervous system can send you? This episode opens backstage. Headdress on. Heels on. About to perform Samba for the first time in front of a live audience in a style my body had never fully rehearsed. And my nervous system is doing exactly what nervous systems do when they encounter something outside their rehearsed range. Protecting the identity it already knew. The resistance you feel when you try to expand, in the gym, online, in your business, on a stage, is not evidence that you are wrong. It is evidence that your nervous system has registered you are moving beyond its current map of who you are. For practitioners The Practitioners Room: a private podcast feed specifically for somatic, Feldenkrais, Pilates, yoga, and wellness practitioners, is live now. Three episodes going deep into the nervous system of visibility. Why your expertise is not the problem. Why your identity is. And what rehearsal actually looks like for someone building a visible practice. This feed is separate from the public podcast. It is specifically for you. CLICK HERE to sign up for the Practitioners Room (https://beta.helloaudio.fm/feed/8efdfb8d-5874-4211-82df-f93df342e56c/signup) That is exactly where you want to be. This podcast is recorded on Kaurna land in Adelaide, South Australia. I acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of this country and pay my respects to elders past and present. This season Awareness In Motion moves deeper, from somatic movement into embodied identity. How your nervous system shapes who you become. What you have been rehearsing. And how that changes. The Feldenkrais and Movement Science Foundation is still here. We just went further. The Private Feed. Already Ahead Episodes 2–6 are recorded and waiting, plus bonus content that never goes public. 👉 [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP] (https://beta.helloaudio.fm/feed/4efaef8d-62f6-4ca3-bcb8-5655427016db/signup) For Practitioners — Ignite Your rehearsal space for practitioners ready to stop practising invisibility. 👉 Click here to check out the Ignite Practitioners Space. (https://www.movementonlineacademy.com/plans/1427958?bundle_token=ecec346f60fc5ff9eb2060421031e241&utm_source=manual) Movement Online Academy: The home base. If this podcast resonates and you want to go deeper, this is where the community lives. Movement, identity, and the science of becoming. 👉Join us today, Sign up here (https://angelamcmillan.thrivecart.com/moa-members-hub/) Follow My Adventures: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angelamcmillancoach) YouTube (https://goo.gl/j4uoC8) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmillanangela/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angelamcmillancoach/) FlyAngee Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/flygirlangee/) Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awareness-in-motion-with-angela-mcmillan/id1639813158)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awareness-in-motion-with-angela-mcmillan/id1639813158). Your feedback helps me reach more listeners and improve my content. For Spotify users, you can show your love by hitting the like button underneath the podcast's description (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVITNBgYeGKtyOuoGHdjs)on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVITNBgYeGKtyOuoGHdjs). Thank you for tuning in, dear listeners!

2. 

   17 Apr 2026

   Ep 1 - You are not stuck, you are rehearsed

   Episode 1: You Are Not Stuck. You Are Rehearsed. What if the inconsistency in your business, your goals, your focus, isn't a capability problem? What if it's a nervous system still rehearsing an older version of you? In this first episode of the relaunched Awareness In Motion, Angela McMillan takes you inside a real season. Adelaide Fringe Festival. Six days a week of fitness training. Single-income household logistics. A programme relaunch. And a personal activation is happening quietly in the background, all at the same time. This is not a polished highlight reel. This is what it actually looks like to hold expansion while emotionally activated. To protect your focus without hardening your heart. To step onto the stage while parts of you still feel uncertain. Angela introduces the core thesis of this season: identity is not decided. It is rehearsed. And drawing on Lisa Feldman Barrett's research on the brain as a prediction machine, she shows why updating your self-concept is not rebranding, it is literally changing what your nervous system believes is available to you. In this episode: Why you do not rise to the occasion. You perform what you have rehearsed The difference between safety and alignment (and why it matters for every decision you make) Chemistry vs coherence: what leadership actually requires Why Angela stopped using the term single mum and what she uses instead What happened between the lawnmower and the back door that became an identity insight 11 years of rehearsal, what compounding actually looks like in a body and a business How to anchor when personal activation is pulling your attention Whether you are building a business, raising children, navigating a relationship, training for something physical, or stepping into visibility for the first time, the question is the same. What are you rehearsing? This podcast is recorded on Kaurna land in Adelaide, South Australia. I acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of this country and pay my respects to elders past and present. This season Awareness In Motion moves deeper, from somatic movement into embodied identity. How your nervous system shapes who you become. What you have been rehearsing. And how that changes. The Feldenkrais and Movement Science Foundation is still here. We just went further. The Private Feed. Already Ahead Episodes 2–6 are recorded and waiting, plus bonus content that never goes public. 👉 [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP] (https://beta.helloaudio.fm/feed/4efaef8d-62f6-4ca3-bcb8-5655427016db/signup) For Practitioners — Ignite Your rehearsal space for practitioners ready to stop practising invisibility. 👉 Click here to check out the Ignite Practitioners Space. (https://www.movementonlineacademy.com/plans/1427958?bundle_token=ecec346f60fc5ff9eb2060421031e241&utm_source=manual) Movement Online Academy: The home base. If this podcast resonates and you want to go deeper, this is where the community lives. Movement, identity, and the science of becoming. 👉Join us today, Sign up here (https://angelamcmillan.thrivecart.com/moa-members-hub/) Follow My Adventures: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angelamcmillancoach) YouTube (https://goo.gl/j4uoC8) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmillanangela/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angelamcmillancoach/) FlyAngee Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/flygirlangee/) Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awareness-in-motion-with-angela-mcmillan/id1639813158)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awareness-in-motion-with-angela-mcmillan/id1639813158). Your feedback helps me reach more listeners and improve my content. For Spotify users, you can show your love by hitting the like button underneath the podcast's description (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVITNBgYeGKtyOuoGHdjs)on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVITNBgYeGKtyOuoGHdjs). Thank you for tuning in, dear listeners!

3. 

   4 Jan 2025

   Choosing Peace: Transforming Relationships and Yourself in 2025 - New Years Special

   In this raw and transformative New Year's episode, Angela McMillan takes you on a deeply personal journey through her breakthrough year. Drawing from her own experience of navigating a narcissistic discard, rebuilding her life, and choosing peace, she offers powerful insights into personal transformation, setting boundaries, and designing an intentional life. Discover seven powerful strategies for creating lasting change, learn how to listen to your nervous system, and find inspiration in a story of resilience and growth. 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: EXCLUSIVE FIRESIDE CHATS 🔥 3 Members-Only Chats Now Available 🔥 includes special holiday offers from the presenters! NO 1. "Find Your Flow: Feldenkrais Fundamentals" With Angela McMillan & Patricia Zehentmayr Explore holistic movement practices Benefits for: Highly sensitive individuals Chronic pain management Athletic performance Discover Feldenkrais origins and practical beginner steps NO 2."Breathing to Enhance Performance" Featuring Dorothy Henning and Sonja Johansson Unlock breathing's hidden potential Learn: Breath control techniques Oxygen intake optimization Performance flow state strategies NO3 ."Beyond the Barbell: Active Recovery" With Angela McMillan, Sarah McAllum & DonnaRose McAneney Master recovery techniques Explore: Feldenkrais recovery methods Injury prevention Mobility improvement Muscle recovery strategies Why These Chats Matter: Expert insights Practical, actionable advice Holistic wellness approach Usually exclusive to Members Hub FIRESTARTER COLLECTIVE For Somatic Practitioners: Help shape the future of our community Join a mastermind group Create a space to grow, share, and transform together KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Personal transformation journey Navigating narcissistic discard 7 strategies for sustainable change 2025 personal and professional goals Insights on peace and personal growth RESOURCES MENTIONED: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear "Indistractable" by Nir Eyal Ready to keep the good vibes rolling after listening to my podcast? Jump into the Movement Online Academy and let's keep the conversation alive! This isn't just your average platform—it's where our podcast community comes to life! Chat with me, our fascinating podcast guests, and a whole bunch of awesome folks just like you. Dive into a world of somatics with fireside chats that feel like cozy catch-ups and workshops that are as enlightening as they are fun. It's all about embracing embodied resilience while having a great time! So, why wait? Click here to join us, (https://www.movementonlineacademy.com/) create your profile, and join us on this exciting ride. Let's learn, laugh, and grow together in this amazing community adventure. Can't wait to see you there! 🔥 Subscribe now to upgrade to our exclusive Members HUB and gain access to replays from the Movement Online Academy Fireside Chats, where expert guests delve into the science of neuroplasticity and how movement can reshape your brain and life. PLUS: Exclusive interviews with the guests 20-minute Movement Lessons to enhance your awareness What You'll Get with Our Members HUB: In-Depth Discussions: Dive deeper into topics covered in our public episodes with extended interviews and behind-the-scenes insights. Exclusive Content: Access bonus episodes and materials not available to the general public. Interactive Q&A Sessions: Participate in live Q&A sessions with our expert guests. Early Access: Get early access to new episodes before they are released to the public. Lifetime Access Deal: Don’t miss out on our special Lifetime Access offer of $338 for the first 20 subscribers! This exclusive offer allows you to enjoy all the benefits of the Members HUB without any recurring fees. Act now—these are selling fast! Don't miss out! Join us today ⬇️ Sign up here (https://angelamcmillan.thrivecart.com/moa-members-hub/) Follow My Adventures: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angelamcmillancoach) YouTube (https://goo.gl/j4uoC8) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmillanangela/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angelamcmillancoach/) TikTok (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSdDjus7m/) Additional Resources: For Practitioners - (https://angelamcmillan.thrivecart.com/mastermind/)Click here to check out the Firestarter Collective Mastermind (https://angelamcmillan.thrivecart.com/mastermind/): Get Fired Up! Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awareness-in-motion-with-angela-mcmillan/id1639813158)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awareness-in-motion-with-angela-mcmillan/id1639813158). Your feedback helps me reach more listeners and improve my content. For Spotify users, you can show your love by hitting the like button underneath the podcast's description (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVITNBgYeGKtyOuoGHdjs)on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVITNBgYeGKtyOuoGHdjs). Thank you for tuning in, dear listeners! Stay connected and remember, you are part of a wonderfully supportive community here at the Movement Online Academy. Your contributions and stories might be exactly what someone else needs to hear, making a difference in their journey. You're never alone in this space. The podcast is just the beginning of a meaningful, two-way conversation between you and me, your host. Until next time, stay curious and keep moving! ✨

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YouTube views

19,506

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

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Quality

74

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

30

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