Welcome to Soulful Journeys,
Transforming trauma and healing lives,
The podcast where we embark on a deeply transformative exploration of the human experience as we navigate the paths of resilience and recovery and renewal,
Guided by stories of triumph and healing.
In each episode,
We'll embark on soulful journeys and now and then on a journey of healing.
I'll be joined by survivors and therapists and healers who've courageously transformed their trauma into sources of strength and wisdom.
Together,
We'll uncover the power of the human spirit and the tools that can help you to heal and thrive.
I'm your host,
Belinda,
And I'm honoured to be your companion on this empowering voyage of self-discovery and growth.
So let's deep dive into the heart of healing.
Today,
I'd like to talk about embracing healing and transformation.
And this is your pathway to freedom from trauma patterns and overwhelm.
Now,
In a world where the echoes of past traumas often shape our present reality,
Finding a path to healing,
Transformation and self-empowerment becomes a beacon of hope.
If you've ever felt stuck in loops of negative thoughts,
Emotions and self-sabotage or overwhelmed by stress and anxiety,
Know that you're not alone.
And your journey towards reclaiming your life starts here,
With a dedicated space to understanding,
Healing and growth.
And it starts by unveiling the subconscious.
Our experiences in those early years can mould our beliefs,
Our behaviours and our perceptions without us even realising it.
And the patterns that have been playing out may stem from wounds that are rooted in your relationships with your parents and primary caregivers.
These are known as the mother and father wounds.
And these emotional imprints can affect how you see yourself and the world around you,
Sometimes leading to feelings of unworthiness,
Insecurity,
Self-doubt,
Insignificance,
All of that kind of stuff.
So breaking the chains of that trauma involves recognising the impacts of the trauma patterns.
And this is the first step to liberating yourself from the grip.
It's really important to know that you are not defined by these patterns.
You're a unique individual and you are more than capable of transformation.
So by delving into how trauma can manifest on an unconscious level,
You gain the insights into why certain behaviours and reactions keep repeating themselves.
And the key thing here is to know that your behaviours are not your identity.
They are not one and the same.
They kind of are,
But they're not.
Behaviours are like adaptations because you've adapted your behaviour in response to something that made you feel inherently unsafe.
And it's like the wave of emotions within you could not find completion for whatever reason that was at the time.
So you've had to adapt your behaviour to keep yourself safe throughout your life and with adaptations,
They can be changed.
Your identity is who you are on a core level.
I'd like to also talk about the harmony between the mind and the body.
Because the intricate connection between the mind and the body reveals how repressed emotions can manifest as physical ailments.
Unhealed emotions trapped within your body can lead to distress and dis-ease.
And by acknowledging the profound link between your emotional well-being and your physical health,
You're on the path to holistic healing.
Because if you think about it,
Your feelings and emotions,
They're felt.
They're in the felt sense within your body.
So if you're in your head trying to discern and dissect and figure out what's going on and you're not doing the feeling,
That's where the disconnect is.
You need to feel it in your body.
And that's where the body and the mind need to work together to shift,
Clear and heal what's going on.
So unlocking the power within involves navigating your healing journey.
And this takes courage and strength and self-compassion and introspection and support.
So begin by unveiling unconscious patterns.
And you do that through mindful self-observation and self-compassion and self-care practices,
Journaling and seeking feedback.
That's your first steps.
And it's all about the self.
There's a lot of selves in there and it starts with you.
So take the time to dive into the childhood memories,
To understand how they've shaped your present narrative or story that you've created.
And engage in mindfulness practices to create a space for conscious choices that are more aligned for you.
And finding your safe haven,
It's more than a concept,
Right?
It's a safe space where you're seen and heard,
Appreciated and valued.
It's a sanctuary to unravel those layers of trauma,
To replace the victimhood with empowerment and to transform the anxiety and the stress into resilience.
A place where you'll find community and guidance and a roadmap towards embracing your true potential.
And your pathway to healing and transformation starts today.
So I invite you to recognize that the patterns of overwhelm that you've been experiencing don't define you.
They're actually a call to action and an invitation to a journey of self-discovery,
Empowerment and growth.
And the fact that you are here listening to this means that you are ready.
That's your call to action.
And I'd love to support you and help you and guide you and be there for you where your journey begins or continues,
Where your story unfolds.
And your future is waiting to be rewritten in a way that is perfect for you and what is in alignment for you and what is authentic for you.
Thank you for joining me on another soulful journey.
I hope today's episode has brought you insights and inspiration and a sense of connection.
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Remember,
Your journey is uniquely yours and your resilience knows no bounds.
If you have a story that you'd like to share or a topic that you'd like me to explore,
Reach out to me on my website or on my socials.
The links are in the bio.
Your voice matters and together we can create and nurture that rich and safe container for healing and hope.
Until next time,
May your journey be soulful,
Your heart be light and your healing profound.
This is Soulful Journeys,
Transforming trauma and healing lives.
