I’ve been talking a lot about emotions lately, because I want you to understand the power of emotional suppression in creating physical pain. Many of my clients start out not even knowing they are suppressing emotion, so I felt this topic deserved many posts (and I’ll probably post more in the future). However, even if… Continue reading The Emotion-Thought Link
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Becoming Aware of Emotional Suppression
I’m back from the final phase of Martha Beck Master Coach Training, and I’m full of new ideas! The four-day in-person retreat was intense and action-packed. I don’t think I’ve ever learned more in four days in my entire life! I’m brimming with excitement and enthusiasm for coaching on a whole new level. You, of… Continue reading Becoming Aware of Emotional Suppression
Coaching Myself (Possibly the most important post ever!)
Today I am inviting you into my living room, where I’m sitting with notebook and pen, coaching myself. I want to tell you a story, and I want to show you the process I go through as a mind-body coach living a mind-body lifestyle. I’ve seen with my clients that sharing my process helps them… Continue reading Coaching Myself (Possibly the most important post ever!)
Emotions – The How To
So, by now, you’re probably fully aware of the fact that you need to be feeling emotions rather than suppressing them. I can hear you saying, ENOUGH already about why, tell me how! If you’re drowning in emotions and feeling uncomfortable or still not sure how to access emotions at all, then this post is… Continue reading Emotions – The How To
Your Physical Alarm System
Did you know that avoiding emotions is one of the main reasons we experience physical pain? Yep, it’s true! I have avoided emotions for much of my life, most of the time not even realizing I was doing so. I did not realize that much of the anxiety I was feeling was actually a by-product… Continue reading Your Physical Alarm System
Accessing Emotions – The Most Important Skill
Figuring out how to feel an emotion (the absolute #1 skill for your mind-body healing journey) is not as easy as it sounds. Most of us suppress and repress emotions without having any idea we’re doing so, and our bodies suffer as a result. We might think we’re feeling emotions, but often what we’re feeling… Continue reading Accessing Emotions – The Most Important Skill
An Assignment for You
Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone! Today’s post is short, because I want you to focus on this homework assignment. It’s not too tough, but it’s crucial in your mind-body healing process. I’ll tell you why you need to do this in following posts. For now – well, you’ll have to trust me! 🙂 Seriously,… Continue reading An Assignment for You
Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 2
In Sometimes It Takes a Village – Part 1, I discussed why it’s so helpful to reach out and look for support as you embark on your mind-body healing journey. I introduced the idea of the Healing Team. This week, I’d like to explore this further. Who do you want on your Healing Team? Here… Continue reading Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 2
Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 1
Today, I want to tell you more about my own personal mind-body healing journey, because I’d like to encourage you to find a great Healing Team to support your mind-body process. My journey was not a straightforward climb to health at all. Like most of you, I tried everything under the sun while I was… Continue reading Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 1
June – What I’m Reading
After my blogging break, I find myself very inspired to talk to all of you again! I’ve decided to add a new type of post that will come around monthly. It’s called “What I’m Reading.” I love to read, and so do my clients, it seems! It’s so great to have new resources to help… Continue reading June – What I’m Reading