In today's episode Paton reflects over the past four seasons of FreeBody and how its ethos has evolved alongside her own expansion and curiosity when it comes to "freeing our bodies." Paton started this podcast by asking the same initial question to her guests as a launchpad into their body stories: "what is an early and significant body memory that comes to mind, and how do you see that experience rippling out through your life?" Little did she know this would lead to a second passion for somatic study, healing, and teaching. Paton also shares some thoughts about the humanitarian crisis in Ga ..read more

In today's episode, performing artist, comedian, and creator Neil D'Astolfo shares his journey from being a closeted kid with big dreams and big glasses, to his transformation into the embodied and liberated queer artist he is today. He talks about the societal pressures of meeting certain "masculine" checkboxes in sports and entertainment, the healing somatic experience he had in grad school at Columbia, and how finding meditation and Buddhism has shaped his relationship to his career and to himself. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freebody-podcast/id1532838522 Spotify ..read more

In today's episode Paton reflects over the past four seasons of FreeBody and how its ethos has evolved alongside her own expansion and curiosity when it comes to "freeing our bodies." Paton started this podcast by asking the same initial question to her guests as a launchpad into their body stories: "what is an early and significant body memory that comes to mind, and how do you see that experience rippling out through your life?" Little did she know this would lead to a second passion for somatic study, healing, and teaching. Make sure to subscribe to FreeBody on your favorite podcast platfor ..read more

Wake up sick. Check. See regular fertility doctor and get another egg update. Check. Cry at acupuncture appointment. Check. Give yourself two brand new trigger shots late at night. Check check. Almost to the end of this journey! On this last night of administering shots, Paton gives an update and answers your questions from instagram @freebodypodcast, where you can check out the accompanying vlogs for these episodes. Finale episode next week. Thanks for being here and for all your support. Please subscribe, rate, review, and share ..read more

Three more nights until egg retrieval day. This episode is all over the place-- trigger warning: Paton talks about the number of eggs the doctor that morning told her to expect. She also goes into an impromptu film review segment. High highs and low lows. She also answers some questions from the community on our instagram @freebodypodcast. Follow over there to watch the vlogs that accompany these podcasts. Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review ..read more

Today, Paton answers your questions about the cost of egg freezing, shares an update from her doctor on Day 9, and finally discovers her mistake! If you have any questions, tidbits, or comments you want on this podcast, please follow us on instagram @freebodypodcast and send a DM. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review ..read more

Today we get an update on the estimated schedule for extraction day, Paton makes another mathematical error, and it's Thanksgiving! Paton also answers your questions about how the extraction process works before getting into Day 8. If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram @freebodypodcast and send a DM. We'd love to hear from you. Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's ..read more

Today Paton answers questions from the @freebodypodcast community on instagram, and two VIP guests show up during the evening round of shots! If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram and send a DM. Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments ..read more

Today Paton answers some questions she received from the @freebodypodcast community on instagram, and a VIP guest shows up during Day 6! If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram and send a DM. Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who m ..read more

Today Paton answers some questions she received from the @freebodypodcast community on instagram. If you have questions, thoughts, or insights, please follow us on instagram and send a DM. Last fall, Paton decided to freeze her eggs. While embarking on this process quietly and alone, she filmed her experience while administering her shots as a record for herself and her future family. Now months later, during Women's History Month, she's decided to release this footage publicly in the hopes that it reaches other folks navigating fertility treatments who may be looking for more resources and su ..read more