In this enlightening episode, Alan sits down with special guest, Natalie Bedard, to explore the transformative power of self-awareness and emotional healing. Together, they delve into the crucial aspects of being attuned to one's emotions, thoughts, and bodily reactions, emphasizing the importance of shifting perceptions to uncover positivity and solutions amid societal pressures like social media and news.
Natalie shares her profound journey of overcoming traumatic physical issues, leading to her spiritual awakening and dedication to self-care. She candidly discusses the role of meditation, understanding the nervous system, and the significance of creating buffer zones to respond thoughtfully in high-stress situations. Listen to Natalie's "warrior work" in addressing emotional pain, her unique perspective on anxiety, and the importance of self-kindness and radical honesty.
By the end of this conversation, you'll gain practical insights into managing your nervous system, grounding yourself through breath awareness, and embracing a disciplined practice to disrupt daily patterns and foster self-reflection. Join us as we uncover the benefits of self-kindness and the journey toward a safer, more honest relationship with oneself. Don't forget to visit Natalie's website and podcast for more resources on your healing journey.
This episode is a deep dive into:
🌟 Self-Awareness & Observation: Natalie emphasizes the importance of being attuned to your emotions, thoughts, and bodily reactions. This self-awareness allows you to navigate your inner world better and cultivate a more balanced state of mind.
🌟 Perception Shift: Find positivity and solutions by shifting your perception. Avoid succumbing to the negative biases often amplified by societal factors like social media and the news.
🌟 Buffer Zones: Create buffer zones to delay reactive responses. This helps develop the ability to discern and respond thoughtfully, promoting better self-care.
🌟 Self-Kindness & Safety: Embrace self-kindness and establish a sense of safety in your nervous system. Natalie underscores the need for radical honesty to face oneself and release defense mechanisms.
🌟 Meditation Insights: Natalie delves into the practice of meditation, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the nervous system to understand triggers and maintain calm. She leads a guided meditation to help release somatic sensations and foster breath awareness.
🌟 Embracing Pain for Growth: Both speakers discuss the role of pain and suffering in motivating self-improvement. They advocate for creating a safe and vulnerable space in a seemingly vengeful world.
Natalie's story is a testament to the transformative power of self-reflection and inner work. From her childhood traumas to a life-threatening illness, her journey has been marked by resilience and a deep-seated desire for spiritual growth. Today, she supports others on their healing journeys, sharing invaluable insights on unraveling emotional blockages and reframing anxiety as a superpower.
About the Guest:
Natalie is a beacon of resilience and empowerment, dedicated to guiding others on their journey of energy healing and self-discovery. Despite facing profound challenges, including a life-threatening illness coming close to death and the demands of single parenthood to three boys, Natalie has emerged stronger and more determined than ever.
Through her own transformative journey, Natalie has cultivated a deep understanding of mindfulness and loving-kindness practices, which she combines with decisive action to overcome obstacles and embrace life with renewed vision. Now, as a compassionate and empowering coach, Natalie shares her wisdom and experiences to help others tap into their inner potential and navigate their own paths of growth.
Connect with Natalie Bedard:
Website - https://www.liftoneself.com/
About Alan:
Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 years ago and before that, he was a Senior Sales Training Consultant for 10 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has dedicated his life in search of mindfulness tools that can be used by everyone (young and old) to transform their ability to speak at a professional level, as well as, to reduce the psychological suffering caused by the misidentification with our ego and reconnect to the vast transcendent dimension of consciousness that lies just on the other side of the thoughts we think and in between the words we speak.
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