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Mindset gets all the attention.
But there’s another half of the equation no one taught you:
Bodyset.

Before a thought forms, your body has already registered something.
Safety or threat. Expansion or contraction. Yes or no.

Your mind doesn’t lead the story; it interprets the signals your body sends.

o if you’re only working on your mindset, you’re skipping the source.

That gut feeling?
That tightness, that lightness, that pull?

That’s data. That’s direction.

Biohacking isn’t just about changing how you think; t’s about learning how to read, trust, and respond to your body in real time.

Because when your body is supported,
your mind follows.

And that’s where real alignment begins.

#womenswellness #biohackingwomen #bodyset #mindsetshift #mindbodyconnection by @jen_aks

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5 months ago

I had a photo shoot recently @daneshots & WOW, what came out of me was nothing short of life changing because it revealed the strength that I have gathered and freedom that is felt. 💪

This photo represents a reclaiming. A homecoming. A message to myself and for all of you. 🙏

What you see here is freedom. Freedom in my body. The kind of freedom that comes from breaking free from two narratives that were never mine to carry:

#1. Society’s definition of intelligence.
#2. Society’s definition of a successful marriage.

Two stories I held because I gave my power away. I own that. 🙏

This photo is what struggle to freedom looks like, and I want that for you.☀️

HERE’S HOW

#1 — I teach you the truth about your intelligence.

Most of us were measured by two forms:
logical and mathematical. That imbalance left a mark. Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio calls it a somatic marker — a story embedded in the body that quietly sends one message on repeat: you’re not smart enough. You’re less than. What you have to say doesn’t matter. But there are multiple forms of intelligence — kinesthetic, somatic, emotional, interpersonal, intrapersonal and more — and you were born with them.

#2 — I teach you to increase your emotional intelligence using The Power of Gesture®.

My signature practice, rooted in neuroscience, uses the hands to catch the stories the body has been carrying, shifts the energy, and sends new data to the brain. Essentially reconditioning the narratives you’ve carried, restoring your power, allowing you to break free and fly to meet who you truly are.

This is for you if:
1. You’re living, but something is holding back.

2. You have done forms of therapy, find partial results and want to go all the way.

Your next level of freedom is already inside you. It lives in the intelligence you were not taught to use. I will help you find it.

MY PROGRAMS
ELEVATE Membership * ELEVATE Cohort * ELEVATE Private * SPEAKING

Click the link in my bio and connect with me so that I can learn where you are and together figure out what path is right for you. 💜

Here’s to finding your freedom.
Xoxo, Jen💜

#BodyIntelligence BQ Leadership EmbodiedLeadership educators by @jen_aks

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5 months ago

Your body is always speaking to you.
Ever meet someone and instantly feel like you’ve known them forever? That’s your body talking, through energy, sensation, intuition. It’s how your deepest wisdom communicates before your mind can make sense of it.

When you pay attention to those subtle cues — the chills, the warmth, the tightening, the ease — you begin to trust yourself more deeply. Your body is a compass, guiding you toward truth, alignment, and connection.

I spoke about this on the TEDxFolsom stage. View my whole TEDxFolsom talk at the link in bio. Interested in me sharing this message with your community? Send me a message!

#YourBodyIsSpeaking #thoughtleadership #emotionalintelligence #BodyWisdom by @jen_aks

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a year ago

What if the unknown isn’t something to fear… but something to stay open to?

On this week’s Wisdom From Within, I’m joined by Janet Tanguay: business strategist, creative catalyst, SuperConnector, and CEO of The Hammock Way of Life.

Janet and I talk about what becomes possible when you stop needing to know exactly how it will happen and start trusting what’s unfolding.

Because sometimes, the biggest opportunities are hiding in the places we haven’t imagined yet.

🎙️ Listen to the newest episode of Wisdom From Within with Janet Tanguay on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube. Link in bio.

#Possibility #TrustTheUnknown #StayOpen #Intuition #PersonalGrowth by @jen_aks

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8 hours ago

What a beautiful share about the importance of listening to your body.

Brene Brown says, “research shows that our nervous system picks up on toxic behavior before our brain catches up.”

Yes! Our bodies know.

Our bodies know what makes us happy and what doesn’t. Our bodies know when we’re in the right relationship and when we’re not. Our bodies know when we’re safe and when we’re not. Our bodies know when we’re sad, our bodies, knowing when we’re happy….. please do yourself a favor and do not ignore the sign

If you need help learning how to listen to your body so that you can unblock what is in your way and step into your fullest greatness, please reach out to me. The power of gesture is the tool to help you listen and create those boundaries and step in to the person that you’re meant to be.💜

Love always,
Jen

#yourbodyknows #bodyintelligence #bodyset #emotionalintelligencecoach by @jen_aks

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2 days ago

You have the experience. The ideas. The perspective. The message.
But when it’s time to actually put yourself out there… the second-guessing starts.

Was that the right thing to say?
Did I come across the way I intended?
What will people think?
Maybe I should wait until I feel more confident.

If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking, overthinking, rehearsing, or holding back when you really want to be seen, you’re not alone.

That’s what we’ll explore inside my masterclass: how to show up, speak up, and be seen—without constantly second-guessing yourself.

If this resonates with you, visit the link in my bio or jenaks.com/masterclass to learn more and sign up for the next class.

#TheVisibilityShift #JenAks #Bodyset #Embodiment #SelfTrust by @jen_aks

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2 days ago

For so long, we’ve been taught to lead with mindset.
But the body often knows before the mind does.

Bodyset is the counterpart to mindset. It’s time we are bringing our body’s wisdom into the conversation so we can access the clarity we’ve been craving.

Our body has the answers to our lifes questions, to our happiness and success. It’s time we start listening. If you want to learn how, I have the practice for you. It’s call The Power of Gesture®. I teach it my my masterclass on 10.6 - Link is in the bio or visit www.jenaks.com/masterclass. Come try it. I would love to see you there! Jen

#Bodyset #Mindset #BodyWisdom #SelfTrust #Embodiment by @jen_aks

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2 days ago

Funny story…..

We were on our way to a gala honoring @mordance . Took a left, heard an incredible band, and immediately started dancing. 💃

A few things weren’t adding up…

Why are we paying for drinks?

Why is there hardly any food?

And WHEN is the dance company performing?!

But the music was so good, we just kept dancing. 😂

Several HOURS later, I finally asked.

“When are the dancers coming out?” I even asked the band when they were on a break and they looked at me like I was crazy. And I said to them “you know you’re performing at a gala right?” They literally looked at me like I was crazy. I thought I was right and I thought they were the ones who didn’t know what party they were at.🤓

WE were at the wrong party. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

The gala was downstairs.

So downstairs we went—to a gorgeous gala, food, drinks, and part two of our night. By then, we’d danced our asses off and were STARVING.

One wrong left turn. One incredible night. ✨

Have you had a “wrong” turn that ended up “right?” Would love to hear about it.

🩷Jen
@brassmonkeysnyc @chelseaaks @hudcowellness

#exactlyright #meantobe #empowering by @jen_aks

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5 days ago

What if the life you’re craving is waiting on the other side of your screen?

On this episode of Wisdom From Within, I’m joined by Dr. Stacy Jagger—aka Dr. Sassy—who helps families and leaders trade screen time, stress, and disconnection for resilience, purpose, and real life.

We’re talking about what it means to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, and create a life that feels more intentional and alive.

Catch the latest episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple. Please leave a comment after you listen to let me know what resonated with you.

#BodyWisdom #SelfTrust #Resilience #Purpose #IntentionalLiving by @jen_aks

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7 days ago

The most important thing you can do is listen to your body. It knows.

We must start trusting what our gut says and have the courage to step into it. Even if it means taking a risk, not knowing. It means surrendering to what’s possible.

You can do it and I can show you how.

Allow me to help you master your body’s intelligence.

If this resonates. If you are curious, DM me. I’m waiting on the other side. 🩷

Xoxo, Jen

#bodyintelligence #empoweryourself #bodywisdom #listentoyourbody by @jen_aks

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8 days ago

One year ago, “Your Body Is Speaking” officially made its way into the world.

What a year it’s been.

This book was born from my experience of not listening to my body, feeling the pain of that to the listening and what becomes possible when we do. It’ a life changer. Yes, it comes with some discomfort, fear, worry because you all of a sudden you hear your truth and can no longer “unhear” it so what does that mean? Decisions need to be made, conversations need to be had but in the end, its wildly liberating. It’s all small steps that lead to the bigger more expansive life. There is no pressure and that’s what I talk about a lot in this book. It’s an invitation to start listening, period. Your body holds wisdom, and learning to listen to it can change the way you lead, decide, connect, and live.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has read the book, shared it, gifted it, talked about it, or simply opened themselves up to listening differently.

Happy 1st birthday, Your Body Is Speaking! 🎉

If you haven’t read it yet, head over to Amazon to get your copy.

#YourBodyIsSpeaking #JenAks #SomaticIntelligence #EmbodiedLeadership #Bodyset by @jen_aks

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8 days ago

If you don’t remember who you are, who will?

How do you remember? By closing The Self Trust Gap.

What becomes possible? EVERYTHING!

you can speak to a room with confidence

You can have that tough conversation with your partner

You can apply for the job that you once thought you weren’t smart enough to do

You can build that business that you know is gonna serve a lot of people

You can write that book that you know is gonna make an impact on the world

What do you do now?
DM me will start a conversation and together, we’ll see what’s possible🩷

#empoweryourself #trustyourgut #trustyourself by @jen_aks

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9 days ago