We recently connected with Jeanne Deloughery and have shared our conversation below.

Jeanne, appreciate you joining us today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

I had been teaching Yoga and fitness classes in my local community for several years. I enjoy helping people on the mat, but I had this bigger vision that felt out of reach. I had this dream of connecting with people from all over the world, in community, and spreading the message of how important it is to drop out of the mind and really connect with the body. I had been avidly sharing Yoga tips online, but when it came to actually getting on camera, or even worse sharing my own point of view, struggles, and personal story I was petrified. Even though I was full-time instructor and often taught in front of large groups, there was something totally scary about sharing my actual voice beyond anatomy and Yoga cues.

I had this growing nudge to coach and assist others on a deeper, more transformative level. I knew this required me to share more openly about who I really am, and my struggles through severe body image issues, insecurity, and the loss and grief which triggered it. My story is the reason I am on this path and why I feel so called to help others step into their power by tapping into the body. I knew it was important to put myself out there so I can connect with people who really need this work but I was SO AFRAID.

It all changed when I was at a retreat hosted by one of the public speakers I admire most. I hadn’t known this prior, but on the last day she shared her own story. She told us that she used to be completely terrified of public speaking. So much so, that she would hide in the bathroom when it came time for group shares in her very small, intimate massage therapy program. I couldn’t believe that the woman who I’ve witnessed move entire rooms of hundreds of people used to hide in the bathroom to avoid answering questions in front of a few classmates. For me it was one of those “I can do this” moments.

I decided to get out of my own way, face my fears, and believe in the greater mission to really help people feel more confident, grounded, and clear through the work of embodiment. I vowed that I would never again keep quiet out of fear and deprive anyone who was ready to really go within and connect with their body. Almost immediately after, I started sharing online, and within three months I launched my coaching business. I truly believe I would not be where I am today if I hadn’t heard her story, and choose to feel the fear and do it anyway.

I share this here in the hopes that it inspires anyone who may be going through the same thing, because the world needs your medicine.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am an embodiment coach who helps people build confidence, clarity, and connection through transformational coaching, movement, and somatic practices. People are beginning to realize that there is much more to working with the physical body than fitness aesthetics and outward appearance.

In today’s world, there is so much going on in our heads and we are constantly bombarded with stimulus. I help people drop out of the mind and into the body, so they can digest all this information overload and know what is truly right for them. By now we know that trauma can be stored in our tissues, and emotions directly effect the physical body. Many of us don’t have the tools to process these emotions, therefore they run in the background effecting the way we show up and live our lives. That is where embodiment work comes in. With this, one can re-write the story all the way down to the visceral level and begin to live a life that is truly in alignment. I am especially passionate about helping entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders work through any fears of being seen and showing up as their authentic selves.

One of the main things I work on with people in my coaching program is how to build a consistent routine and daily habits in a way that allows for flexibility and less rigidity. I call it “soft-structure” or “feminine-discipline”. I see so many creatives struggle to find a routine that works for them, so I teach my own methods that I use to stay consistent, fresh, and inspired.
I’m a firm believer in a little bit every day vs. 60 mins once a week. Accountability and community is key in staying consistent, so I started a free online community where we cheer each other on and share about our embodiment practices.

I also incorporate what I’ve learned as a Yoga instructor and personal trainer. Yes, we can release the stored emotion in your hips but now let’s strengthen the corresponding muscles to reduce the back pain. Even though my work is quite intangible, I’m also a very practical person.

One thing I’m really proud of is my own follow-through. I believe this is the most important thing I help my clients with. When we show up for ourselves on a regular basis, we start to realize that anything is possible. Consistency builds self-trust, and self-trust builds confidence. I wouldn’t be able to do this without the incredible guides, teachers, and mentors I’ve had along the way so I am honored and proud to be this person for someone else.

If you could go back in time, do you think you would have chosen a different profession or specialty?

Without a doubt I would choose the same profession. I often joke about how I began my studies in Kinesiology & Pre-Physical Therapy only to change my major to Hospitality Management. Which I then give it all up to be a personal trainer for a fraction of the salary. However, each building block creates the entire story, and I wouldn’t be able to help people in the way I am so honored to do without taking each step. One day I plan to host retreats which will nicely tie in my time spent working in the tourism industry!

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

When I was young I remember my mom told me that the best way to make friends is to ask good questions. I totally agree with this, which makes sense because asking high milage questions is a a big component of being a coach. However, a lesson that I had to unlearn was that talking about myself or sharing my perspective is not vain. Of course a good conversation requires a balance of speaking and listening, but it’s important to share and speak up too! That is how we relate and connect with one another.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.movewithjeannie.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanne.deloughery/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jeanne_bodyandsol
• Other: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanne.deloughery

Image Credits
Becca Alejandre Bishop