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How do you show up to a huddle?

Author
Evie Wright and Michelle McQuaid
Published
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://michellemcquaid.substack.com/p/how-do-you-show-up-to-a-huddle

When you gather in a group, do you arrive anxious and disconnected? Are you stuck in your head and unable to truly show up for the collective experience? Do you struggle to trust the natural flow of energy that emerges when people come together?

[2:10] Chelle recaps Episode 7 with Tina Bruce, intuitive mentor, co-founder of Soul Wander retreats and author of Big Little Breath

[3:57] Chelle shares ah-ha #1 on understanding how perfectionism and control disrupt natural flow and connection in huddles.

[7:40] Evie guides listeners through the 'Uniquely You' tool - Shiatsu Swings. A practice to regulate the nervous system.

[11:18] Chelle shares another technique - "shake it out" to reset group energy.

[13:25] Chelle shares ah-ha #2 - the importance of connecting to something greater than ourselves to find presence as we come together in group settings.

[16:12] Evie explains her grounding practice - sharing 'Uniquely You' tool - Acknowledgement Of Country.

[20:39] Chelle and Evie discuss the value of opening rituals in group settings.

[22:50] Chelle shares ah-ha #3 - ceating spaces that are "safe enough" rather than perfect.

[27:10] Evie's shares the 'Uniquely You' tool the 3S's of Holding Space that gives permission for people to honor their own boundaries.

[34:47] Chelle summarizes the three AHAs and tools.

[37:55] Behind-the-scenes conversation between Chelle and Evie.



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