Narratives are the stories we tell ourselves; the thoughts we have when our ego goes into protection mode. It’s when we stay in our head instead of dropping into our body to listen to what is truly going on. It’s sometimes the lies we tell ourselves. When someone starts to feel emotions coming to the surface and it’s difficult to name or explain, they tend to run to the narrative - to thinking - to get out of that place of discomfort.
Read MoreReleasing old inefficient defense mechanisms that were truly needed at the time we unconsciously created them to survive emotionally allows us to come back home to our body and the essence of who we really are in a profound way that impacts our lives. It’s this gentle softness and tapping into this raw and tender place that unlocks what is stuck, completely opening and letting go of what no longer serves you - without resistance.
Read MoreGive yourself grace when you mess up and forgiveness when you step into a place of blame, fear, anger, or shame. Sometimes our emotions show up in different ways in our body that don’t make sense to our mind. That’s the importance of practicing a process of releasing and reprogramming stuck energy, emotional blocks, and behavioural patterns trapped in our physical bodies.
Read MoreDo you feel comfortable (or safe) doing deep healing work with someone of the opposite sex? Personally, I’ve seen how powerful it is to hold space for men as I guide them through their healing journey. Men need femininity to become more vulnerable, so they can surrender into the softness, and expand their circle of compassion and support.
Read MoreWhen all parts of you are not fully welcomed, it hurts your self-worth and impacts how you see yourself. Most importantly, it narrows what you believe is possible for you. When we can call in our whole selves and embrace all parts of our humanness - even the parts we deem too ugly to be loved, that is when we find peace, joy, and healing.
Read MoreMy client, Dr. Yona Yaniv, is one of Israel’s top orthopedic hand surgeons. She’s in high demand for her work and carries huge responsibilities. Her job is skilled, intricate and highly pressured. One of the things I've taught her is to let go of that control she needs to have as a surgeon and to connect again with her feelings and femininity, for emotional softening and availability.
Read MoreSomatic blocks limit our peak performance, much-of-the-time without leaders and high-achievers even ever really knowing it. Resulting in at times feeling stress or frustration. Over the years I've discovered that when top performers come to me they have often minimized what they are facing deep inside because on the surface things can look great. Some of them are living their dream lives, while others have a specific area they need help with...
Read MoreWhen you’re gentle with yourself, your heart softens up. You reach so much deeper, and as a result, you actually find insights into those areas in your life that need healing. And in healing our hearts, we remain in alignment with our core, our soul, our true selves. We become fully present, rather than absent. If you don’t first have compassion for yourself, how can you show true compassion towards others?
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