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
Why We Hide Our Sensuality (and How Movement Can Set It Free) w/Pole Dancer Sammy Picone
There’s a certain magic in watching someone move as if they’re completely at home in their body. Sammy Picone embodies that magic.
Known worldwide for her distinctive blend of strength and fluidity, Sammy is a pole dancer, instructor, and movement artist who invites people to rediscover confidence, pleasure, and creative freedom through their bodies. Her work has been celebrated by The New York Times, Essence, and Vogue, but more importantly, by the thousands of students who’ve learned from her authenticity and artistry.
Together we talk about the power of sensual movement, what it means to liberate yourself from old narratives, and why embodiment is about much more than physical skill—it’s about coming back to yourself.
Connect with Sammy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammypicone/?hl=en
Connect with me:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamshanettamcdonald/
- Newsletter sign-up: https://shanetta.substack.com/
- Resources: https://www.shanettamcdonald.com/free
