Judy is a certified hypnotherapist, mindfulness and meditation practitioner, somatic activated healer, and psych researcher. Our conversation touched upon so many experiences and thoughts, frequently through the lens of our shared Korean roots.

I want to offer a trigger warning for this episode as we talk about mental illness including suicidal ideation and childhood abuse. Although we talk about these topics in the context of our survival and healing, I recognize that it may not be comfortable for everyone.

Judy explains the theory of the orchid child versus the dandelion child, which looks at how siblings raised in the same household can be affected completely differently from each other. We also discuss the idea that western therapies are not designed for eastern minds and the need for cultural competency within any healing path. Judy helps us understand how hypnosis works to heal, and I love that we ultimately land on the thought that individual healing has to happen within communal healing. As ever, we realize that we are all connected.

Over on our Patreon, I’ve included a slightly extended episode where at the very end, Judy leaves us with some regulating exercises that you can try. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial to check it out, and let us know in Apple Podcast Reviews what other bonus content you might enjoy that we can bring you on Patreon!

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