Spirituality takes many forms, from public worship to quiet meditation, and even cheering on your favorite sports team! Sonya and Belinda unpack what being spiritually grounded actually means & share their thoughts on why a personal connection to spirit is an important part of reclaiming ourselves. 

It is not either/or, but both. That bigger connection can be based on a higher power, community or nature. It is a cultivation of our connection to something safe and supportive and that relationship, what defines safe and supportive for each of us, is unique. 

They suggest methods and resources that can help you get started with exploring your spiritual side, and the core considerations for building a personalized spiritual practice.  

Join us as we discuss: 

• 09:52 The way our brain reacts when we feel connected to something bigger than ourselves.
• 14:17 Why we think that resourcing ourselves requires disconnecting from others.
• 16:25 Compassion as a starting point for spiritual growth.
• 16:51 “Spiritual bypassing,” and the lure of accessing higher awareness while ignoring its spiritual and emotional content.
• 37:44 Why creating space to be with ourselves is so important to any spiritual practice. 

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/ 
• Dr. Gabor Maté https://drgabormate.com/ 
• Mary Oliver https://maryoliver.beacon.org/ 
• Dr. Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/ 
• Yoga Nidra Instruction with Belinda https://www.belindahaan.com/#offerings 
• Pema Chödrön https://pemachodronfoundation.org/ 
• Tara Brach, Ph.D. https://www.tarabrach.com/ 
• Eckhart Tolle https://eckharttolle.com/ 
• Judith Blackstone https://realizationprocess.org/judith-blackstone/#aboutjudith 

Learn more about Sonya & Belinda: 

—> Sonya Stattmann is the host & creator of Reclaiming Ourselves™. She is a TEDx & corporate speaker and has been working with leaders around personal development for the last 22 years. She teaches workshops & offers small group programs around emotional intelligence, transformational & embodied leadership, and energy management. You can find more about her here:

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

—> Belinda Haan, co-host of Reclaiming Ourselves, is a gifted Masters-level certified professional coach who has worked with leaders and executives in various Fortune 500 corporations worldwide. She is a mindfulness and compassion teacher and facilitates group and individual therapeutic interventions that promote inner connection and belonging. She is personally passionate about bridging the gap between science and spirit, using an empathic, grounded approach that weaves contemplative practice and accessible personal development with her clients. You can find more about her here:

Website: www.belindahaan.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-haan-b1b02815/

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