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The Expansion-Contraction Cycle: Understanding Post-Spiritual Integration & Healing | Stone Medicine
Have you ever experienced profound moments of transformation, only to find yourself suddenly pulled back into old patterns and fears?
In this intimate session, I sit down with Anita, a long-time client and remarkable soul, as we explore the delicate dance between expansion and contraction in healing work. Following a powerful Taoist stone medicine ritual, Anita vulnerably shares her journey through the heights of spiritual connection and the subsequent emotional undertow that followed - a pattern many of us know all too well
Together, we unpack the complexity of intergenerational patterns, particularly around fear and safety in relationships, and how these show up in our daily lives. We discuss the challenge of bridging different cultural worlds, the struggle between black-and-white thinking versus living in full color, and the profound impact of somatic awareness in healing work. This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the real-time process of integration and how we can learn to hold space for all parts of ourselves, even the ones that feel messy or uncomfortable.
What We Cover:
- The unexpected way our bodies process spiritual expansion and why the "crash" afterward might actually be a sign of healing
- A powerful metaphor for understanding the difference between true safety and familiar patterns
- How intergenerational patterns can hijack our present-day relationships
- The surprising connection between rigid upbringings and dramatic emotional expression
- What your younger parts are really trying to tell you when they "take over the bus"
- A fresh perspective on why some of us swing between extremes and how to find the elusive middle ground
- The hidden gift in our most vulnerable moments of contraction
If this episode resonates with you and you're feeling called to explore your own healing journey, I invite you to email me at [email protected] to schedule a 20-minute consultation. Together, we'll discuss your unique situation and explore which coaching modality - whether it's somatic work, Taoist stone medicine, or other healing approaches - might best serve your path forward. This is your chance to experience firsthand how combining ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques can transform your life.
Resources and Where We Can Connect:
- Explore How We Can Work Together: https://www.amybabish.com/work-with-me
- Learn More About Hosue Therapy & Feng Shui Coaching: https://www.amybabish.com/house-therapy-feng-shui-coaching
- Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.babish/
- Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-babish/
Want to learn more about the Soulful Visionary Collective? Visit amybabish.com for details or Join the waitlist here: https://amy-babish.ck.page/800101e843
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By Amy Babish, MA, LPC, ATR-BCHave you ever experienced profound moments of transformation, only to find yourself suddenly pulled back into old patterns and fears?
In this intimate session, I sit down with Anita, a long-time client and remarkable soul, as we explore the delicate dance between expansion and contraction in healing work. Following a powerful Taoist stone medicine ritual, Anita vulnerably shares her journey through the heights of spiritual connection and the subsequent emotional undertow that followed - a pattern many of us know all too well
Together, we unpack the complexity of intergenerational patterns, particularly around fear and safety in relationships, and how these show up in our daily lives. We discuss the challenge of bridging different cultural worlds, the struggle between black-and-white thinking versus living in full color, and the profound impact of somatic awareness in healing work. This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the real-time process of integration and how we can learn to hold space for all parts of ourselves, even the ones that feel messy or uncomfortable.
What We Cover:
- The unexpected way our bodies process spiritual expansion and why the "crash" afterward might actually be a sign of healing
- A powerful metaphor for understanding the difference between true safety and familiar patterns
- How intergenerational patterns can hijack our present-day relationships
- The surprising connection between rigid upbringings and dramatic emotional expression
- What your younger parts are really trying to tell you when they "take over the bus"
- A fresh perspective on why some of us swing between extremes and how to find the elusive middle ground
- The hidden gift in our most vulnerable moments of contraction
If this episode resonates with you and you're feeling called to explore your own healing journey, I invite you to email me at [email protected] to schedule a 20-minute consultation. Together, we'll discuss your unique situation and explore which coaching modality - whether it's somatic work, Taoist stone medicine, or other healing approaches - might best serve your path forward. This is your chance to experience firsthand how combining ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques can transform your life.
Resources and Where We Can Connect:
- Explore How We Can Work Together: https://www.amybabish.com/work-with-me
- Learn More About Hosue Therapy & Feng Shui Coaching: https://www.amybabish.com/house-therapy-feng-shui-coaching
- Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.babish/
- Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-babish/
Want to learn more about the Soulful Visionary Collective? Visit amybabish.com for details or Join the waitlist here: https://amy-babish.ck.page/800101e843