Suffering is an inescapable part of the human experience—but what if it’s also a gateway to growth and transformation? In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist and yogi Rachel Pfeiffer (aka the yogitherapist) to explore how we can meet suffering. We discuss the ancient wisdom of Buddhism, the role of yoga in building resilience to discomfort, and why our minds protect us from overwhelming sensations.

Together, we examine the societal roots of depression and anxiety, to understand why thinking about these struggles individually is an incomplete picture.  Rachel also shares powerful somatic exercises to help rebuild safety in the body, reconnect with inner knowing, and trust that even rock-bottom moments hold the potential for transformation.

Join us for this deep conversation about suffering, authenticity, and the wisdom that emerges when we learn to dance with life instead of resisting it.

Rachel mentions these books in the episode: 

 Lost Connections by Johann Hari and Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke

You can find Rachel on instagram @yogitherapist and listen to her podcast The Yogi Therapist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/194zVcw3muqIiXWu7ihQdr?si=422e96f530ed44b8 or Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yogi-therapist/id1707109678

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