Transforming Trauma And How To Move Forward In Life With Ava Dasya Rasa

“What’s in the brain is in the body, and what’s in the body is in the brain.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Ava Dasya Rasa about how trauma changes the way we interact with the world and how various therapies like EMDR, DBT, Brain Spotting, and even talk therapy can help us process, heal, and move forward with joy. What to listen for: What it means to be trauma-informed How trauma affects us throughout our entire lives How we have more power than we actually believe we do in all situations Listen in as we discuss brain spotting, EMDR, talk therapy, and other ways to process and heal from trauma “I can feel safe in the dark night. And it’s about feeling safe, both somatically and psychomotionally. So, most people have to enter some kind of a container relationship.” Learn how Ava sits in the deep end of her feelings and what she’s done to be able to do this on her own How important it is for us to truly face our fears, emotions, and traumas and that it’s okay to not do it alone The importance of having a “safe container” to be able to do our deep and personal healing work The power of being intentional and unmoveable until you’re healing is complete “Have a beginner’s mind, begin again, and take baby steps. And you may not be able to know what self-love is at the beginning or compassion or empathy.” Show yourself grace and just keep beginning anew How this life is a journey full of starts and stops and starts again Hear how Ava has handled this and how she works with her clients around this topic How we can brace ourselves and love ourselves while we heal About Ava Dasya Rasa: Ava is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, Transpersonal Psychotherapist specializing in Trauma, Grief, and Contemplative Spirituality & Renewal. She is an author, poet, speaker, teacher, and spiritual director. Ava Dasya holds two graduate degrees: a Master of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Theology. And she earned a graduate Certificate from Vanderbilt Divinity School in Religion, Gender, & Sexuality. She is the Founder of Dragonfly Trauma Counseling Center in Albuquerque, NM, where she serves clients using somatic and neuro-based trauma therapies and Mindfulness-based interventions. Ava Dasya is the author of TRANSFIGURATIONS 30 Meditations Inspired by Transforming Trauma & Spirituality. www.dragonflytrauma.com www.avadasyarasa.com www.linkedin.com/avadasyarasa www.instagram.com/dragonflytrauma Resources: Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Send Nick an email or schedule a time to discuss your podcast today! [e-mail] Thank you for listening! Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089 Watch Clips and highlights: www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA Guest Inquiries right here: [e-mail] Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show”