In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with guest Emma Sartwell. Emma is a somatic experiencing person with a background in interfaith and Buddhist chaplaincy. Alex and Emma discuss their shared interests in Buddhism and religious studies, as well as their work in the world through sabbatical work and other endeavors. Tune in to hear their insightful conversation about embodiment practices, trauma healing, and finding meaning in a changing world.

Links:

Cynicism and Magic

Joni Mitchell song about meeting Chogyam Trungpa - Refuge of the Road


Contact Emma:

Website: https://somaticspiritualcounseling.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/somaticspiritual
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/somaticspiritual/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somatic-spiritual-counseling/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/esartwell
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@SomaticSpiritualCounseling
Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/somatic-spiritual-counseling-boulder
Other: https://www.pinterest.com/somaticspiritual/

Chapters:

[00:01:18] Buddhist studies and religious studies.
[00:06:34] Energy work and shamanism.
[00:09:03] Science and worldview exploration.
[00:14:14] Spiritual emergency and meditation support.
[00:18:30] Joni Mitchell and Chogyam Trungpa.
[00:23:11] Somatic nervous system in hospitals.
[00:29:21] Providing spiritual care in therapy.
[00:32:23] Democratizing chaplaincy roles.
[00:38:43] Role of interfaith chaplaincy.
[00:41:29] Rise of the "nuns"
[00:48:21] Cathartic experiences and healing.
[00:52:32] Cathartic experiences and their risks.
[00:55:10] Dissociation and spiritual bypass.
[01:00:08] Skill building and self-awareness.
[01:03:17] Agency and consent in life.
[01:09:00] A fun editing project.
[01:13:45] Cynicism and Magic.
[01:19:13] The work of a chaplain.
[01:21:57] The work of connecting.