Episode 26: Reclaiming the Body You Were Taught to Hide (ft. Rachel Merrill)

Written By Annie Vinje

Rachel Merrill was raised to cover up and be ashamed of her body. Now she's a medium, a love, sex, and relationships coach, and one of the funniest women I know.

We met through a women's networking group here in Phoenix, and I knew I wanted her on the show. Fair warning, this one gets a little spicy.

What we get into:

  • From Christian camp counselor to medium. Rachel minored in religion and was scared to walk into a crystal shop. Two strange signs changed her mind.

  • Why spirituality and sexuality got the same bad reputation. Rachel sees them both as tools. You decide what to do with them.

  • Bonfire or candle. What happens to your life force when you stop feeling alive in your body, and why you end up asking what's missing.

  • My own numbness. After years of yoga, meditation, and priestess training, I'm only now coming back into my body, and finding my self-worth there.

  • A protocol for what lights you up. We have plans for food, sleep, and movement. Knowing what turns you on deserves one too.

Annie Vinje

I am a certified meditation, yoga, and barre teacher.

I love reading any book, attempting vegan baking, dancing, and exploring nature with my husband, three kids, and three dogs.

To read my full story, click here.

https://annievinje.com/
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Episode 25: You've Tried Everything and Still Don't Feel Better