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Pathway to Empowerment: Sensei Sheryn Gung

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  • How do we increase our happiness and connection through Marital Arts?
  • As women, are we really victims?
  • And how can we help our young girls to stay safe?

    • Today on Connectedly, we are talking to Sensei Sheryn Gung a martial artist, oriental health practitioner, spiritual coach, mother, writer and presenter. Sheryn has studied with some of the world’s most renowned masters in her disciplines; her experience spans three decades in the martial arts and over two decades in the health and well-being field. Her mission is to empower, educate and inspire with the wisdom of traditional oriental martial and healing arts, and self-defence.

    I would love to invite you to please share this podcast with one woman who you think needs a little extra happiness in their life.  As my daughter says, sharing's caring.

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:55 The Role of Martial Arts in Personal Development

    03:27 The Power of Vocalisation

    04:42 A Transformation Journey through Martial Arts

    06:49 The Psychological Aspects of Self Defence

    13:55 The Balance of Feminine and Masculine in Martial Arts

    21:07 Introducing Soul Warrior: A New Program

    22:18 A Holistic Approach to Women's Happiness

    22:38 The Concept of Taoism and Effortless Effort

    23:00 The Principle of Wu Wei and its Application in Life

    25:21 Personal Rituals for Greater Connection

    25:38 The Struggle and Recovery from Postnatal Depression

    26:38 The Challenge of Losing Self-Identity in Motherhood

    28:21 Technology, Distraction and Lack of Awareness

    29:08 The Role of Awareness in Self Defence and Martial Arts

    29:30 The Dangers of Technology Distraction in Public Spaces

    31:54 The Struggle of Balancing Motherhood and Personal Needs

    33:41 Preventing Victimhood

    37:33 The Role of Martial Arts in Empowering Women and Girls

    38:16 The Importance of Assertiveness and Confidence in Children

    42:38 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

     

    Here's the takeaways:

    • Martial Arts is focused on internal as well as external.  You can learn how to gain a greater sense of self and happiness.
    •  Balance feminine and masculine in your workouts, work and life to increase your connection to self and your happiness
    •  Stay safe with awareness: Put your phone down, headphones off, be aware of your space. Listen to the noises around you. Stay aware and present.
    •  Victimhood comes from mindset.  Learn to reside in a place of power instead of victim and own your power.
    •  Keep our kids safe: Help them to understand their own power. They can enrol in Karate from young age.

      • Show Links:

      Website: www.SherynGung.com.au

      Free Warrior Woman Activation Audio: https://sheryngung.com.au/free-gift/

      Instagram: @senseisheryn

      Thanks again for being here with us.  Until next week,

      Take care. Nicole.  

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      ConnectedlyBy Nicole Sharanam