Your Body Knows
Your Body Knows is a podcast for Black and brown women who want to get unstuck, find their voices, and become visible without apology. Hosted by somatic life coach, writer and veteran publicist Shanetta McDonald, this podcast explores the messy, beautiful work of healing, self-trust, and becoming at home in your own skin. Through real conversations, coaching insights, and personal reflections, you'll learn how to listen to your body’s wisdom, rewrite old narratives, and build a life that feels aligned — not just good on paper. Whether you're navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or just starting to ask bigger questions, this is a place for your real self to land. Your body already knows the way. Let's listen.
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New episodes drop bi-weekly.
Your Body Knows
Latest Episodes
Why “If I Can Do It, You Can Too” Doesn’t Work
This week, I’m unpacking the “work harder and you’ll succeed” narrative and why it keeps missing the mark.I break down the real reason this messaging doesn’t land for so many women, especially Black women and mothers. Spoiler, we aren't ...
Why You’re Not Going After What You Want
In this episode, I’m sharing a bit about the season I’m currently in and how it’s reflecting the same patterns I’m seeing with my clients.I also talk about the truth behind feeling “stuck,” why you probably already know what you want, an...
Who Gets to Heal? Access, Equity, and the Fight for Eating Disorder Care with Akiera Holloway-Gilbert
For National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDA), we’re going beyond awareness and into accountability.Today’s guest, Akiera Holloway-Gilbert, is a national speaker, mental health leader, and CEO of Project HEAL, the leading U.S. organ...
No More Sunday Scaries: Why the Week Feels Hard Before It Starts
In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why Sunday Scaries aren’t a mindset problem or a motivation issue, but a nervous system response to how our weeks are structured and what they require from us. We’ll talk about anticipatory overwhelm, why...
