Transforming through Movement
NOVEMBER 13TH 2024
EPISODE 68: TRANSFORMING THROUGH MOVEMENT
In this deeply moving episode, Dr Scott is joined by Michelle Boulé, a celebrated dancer, choreographer, teacher, and life coach whose transformative journey has been shaped by the interplay of art, movement, and healing. Michelle’s expansive career has taken her from stages across the world to the realm of personal development, where she now helps others unlock their potential through somatic practices, energy work, and emotional movement. Together, Scott and Michelle reflect on their 22-year-long connection, starting when Scott first witnessed Michelle’s magnetic performance in New York City, sparking a journey of personal and creative evolution for them both.
Their conversation delves into Michelle’s personal story, highlighting how significant injuries during her dance career led her to explore somatic healing and energy work, helping her break free from physical and emotional limitations. She shares how these pivotal moments opened new pathways not only in her dance practice but in her coaching work, guiding others toward healing through the body. Michelle and Scott explore the themes of creativity, vulnerability, and resilience—how embracing challenges, whether through physical injury or personal trauma, can lead to profound transformation and greater self-awareness.
The dialogue flows through the broader topics of creativity and purpose, emphasizing the importance of remaining present and curious in the face of life’s uncertainties. They discuss the role of community and support systems in moments of vulnerability, and how letting go of control can open doors to deeper healing and connection. Michelle’s philosophy that “life is our greatest creation” resonates throughout the conversation, encouraging listeners to tap into their own potential for change, no matter the obstacles.
Topics We Break Down:
The transformative power of creativity and how it fosters presence and awe
How trauma and obstacles can serve as doorways to growth, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of purpose
The importance of improvisation in dance and life, allowing for flexibility in navigating uncertainty
The role of permission in allowing ourselves to fully express and embody our experiences
Surrendering control and finding freedom through yielding, both in physical movement and emotional processes
Building emotional capacity through mindful practices and how that leads to more harmony and flow in life
The importance of community, support systems, and the vulnerability required to truly be held by others
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Special Guest
MICHELLE BOULÉ
Michelle Boulé is an award-winning Dance Artist, Healer, Human Design Consultant, and Transformational Coach who uses intuitive insights, depth, and passion to guide her clients toward mastery in life and business. Through deep self-awareness, she helps individuals align with their Inner Authority, so decision-making, leadership, prosperity, and creative expression come with confidence and ease.
For 21 years, Michelle was based in NYC, performing in the contemporary dance and experimental music scenes with renowned artists like Miguel Gutierrez, John Jasperse, Deborah Hay, and Okkyung Lee. Her teaching, choreography and performances have taken her to over 25 countries, from remote churches in Ireland and mountain tops in Switzerland to iconic venues like the Pompidou, Met Opera, and Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Her unique methodology integrates movement, energy healing, and mindset through offerings like ONEdance, online group coaching programs, private coaching, retreats, and speaking engagements. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Thrive Global, Bloomberg Businessweek, Dance Magazine, and The Today Show, among others.
With nearly 30 years of experience in somatic therapies, energy medicine, mindset psychology, and devoted spirituality, Michelle draws on the same creativity and embodiment that fueled her international dance career to help her clients achieve profound transformation. Her work is rooted in LOVE, and she’s passionate about sharing her two guiding principles: "Your entire life is your greatest creation” …so #honoryourinnercreator.
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Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
