Whether you're a trauma survivor or curious about the connection between mental and physical well-being, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on healing and empowerment.
In this episode, Keean, a psychotherapist and life coach, dives deep into the impact of trauma on the nervous system and how it shapes behaviors like taking up less space and silencing our voices. He shares powerful insights on unlearning these patterns through self-compassion, reconnecting with the body, and even embracing self-defense as a transformative tool. Together, we explore the journey from survival to thriving, emphasizing the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and awakening dormant parts of ourselves.
Tune in to hear practical strategies for easing into self-love, building resilience, and learning to take up space unapologetically! (Part 1 of 2)
LESSONS LEARNED
Trauma can create unconscious patterns that disconnect us from our bodies and suppress our voices.
Reconnecting with the body through self-defense or movement awakens dormant parts of the nervous system.
Self-compassion is essential for healing and easing into practices that challenge trauma responses.
Learning to take up space, use your voice, and set boundaries are acts of self-love and empowerment.
Emotional and physical safety are interconnected, and growth requires sitting with discomfort and resistance.
Self-defense begins with mindset shifts, such as recognizing the importance of self-worth and boundaries.
Healing involves unlearning fear-based responses and embracing self-awareness and love.
RESOURCES
Keean.org and Instagram @holistic.therapist
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