Podcast 10: Using Your Pain and Suffering as a Pathway to Awakening

September 12, 2024

10: Using Your Pain and Suffering as a Pathway to Awakening

Have you ever considered that the pain and struggles you've endured could actually be the doorway to your spiritual transformation?
Welcome to episode 10 of the with your hosts Paula Scatoloni and Leslie Rhyne. In this episode, Paula and Leslie discuss the concept of using pain and suffering as pathways to spiritual awakening.

They discuss the intensity of August's energy, how trauma healing can intersect with spiritual growth, and their unique approach to therapy that combines somatics and spirituality.

Drawing from the work of thought leaders like Peter Levine and Carl Jung, Paula and Leslie introduce methods like parts work, internal family systems, and various therapeutic modalities. They emphasize the importance of integration and provide listeners with practical exercises to apply these insights in their daily lives.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • How pain and suffering can fuel spiritual awakening
  • The connection between trauma healing and spiritual growth
  • A deeper understanding of what awakening means
  • Insights into Yin and Yang pathways in healing
  • Ways to care for your emotional wounds and inner polarities
  • Perspectives on EMDR and ancestral healing
  • Holistic integration of mind, body, and spirit
  • The power of breathwork and music in healing
  • Practical exercises for emotional integration

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