Jeff Sera is a Self-Development Sensei and Reiki Practitioner focusing on healing of the physical body, emotional state, and energetic being. Food 4 Thought is an empowering, motivational service that supports individuals with holistically achieving their goals in business, health, personal, or love life. Through an inspiring life of overcoming adversity and developing self-confidence as a Japanese-American, he shares the secrets of self-discovery and self-mastery, crucial aspects of living one’s best life. Jeff's goal is to unlock unused and unlimited potential for his clients, by supporting them with developing self-confidence, self-love, self-worth, and self-respect.

What you’ll discover:

Uncovering Hidden Emotions: Jeff shares experiences of suppressing emotions, particularly in response to significant life events, such as the loss of family members and career shifts.

Recognizing Escapist Behaviors: Jeff talks about using substances, such as marijuana, as a form of escapism to avoid confronting negative emotions. He highlights the importance of acknowledging and understanding these behaviors, where they emerged and how they are short-term numbing and suppressing agents only. 

The Nature of Shadow Work: The concept of shadow work is explained as the exploration of deeper layers of the mind, uncovering motivations and drivers that may be hidden beneath the surface. Jeff emphasizes the significance of understanding and addressing the shadow for personal growth.

Transformative Healing: A pivotal moment in Jeff’s journey involves confronting childhood trauma related to a significant event. The discussion unfolds around the healing process, involving acceptance, awareness, forgiveness, and revisiting past trauma to achieve a profound transformation.

Impact of Unprocessed Trauma: The conversation reveals how unprocessed trauma can manifest in various aspects of life, affecting relationships, self-worth, and career decisions. Jeff shares a personal example of how an early traumatic event influenced his behavior and mindset.

The Five Stages of Healing: Jeff outlines a framework for healing, involving acceptance, awareness, forgiveness, revisiting past trauma, and acceptance again. This structured approach serves as a guide for others navigating their own shadow work.

Ego and Self-Sabotage: The discussion explores the role of the ego in self-sabotage, emphasizing the importance of overriding the ego to embrace discomfort and foster personal growth. The societal influence on instant gratification is also addressed.

Breaking Through Self-Sabotage: Jeff shares insights into breaking free from self-sabotaging habits by setting boundaries, doing inner work, and recognizing the interconnectedness of personal responsibility and control.

Quality of Life and Personal Responsibility: Shifting from a victim mentality to recognizing personal responsibility for one's life is highlighted as a key factor in improving the overall quality of life. The importance of taking control and creating one's reality is emphasized.

Continuous Growth: The podcast underscores the ongoing nature of personal development and growth, encouraging listeners to embrace change, face discomfort, and take proactive steps toward a more fulfilling life.

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