In today's episode we talk about part of John Wellwood's book Love and Awakening — where he likens us to castles, with thousands of rooms. The rooms represent our many aspects, many of which we close ourselves off from over the course of our development.

In our human need for love and connection, we alter ourselves in ways we deem to be “more acceptable” to the people around us. We cut ourselves off from that which we believe isn’t lovable, or relatable — we close the door and throw away the key.

If we wish to wholeheartedly love our entire selves, and each other, exploring these repressed and suppressed parts with compassion is needed. We talk about our personal experiences exploring our own castles, and more.

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠. And be sure to check out our online course! ⤵️

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Priming the Body for Peace has what you need to rewire your system and repattern your relationships for more love and deeper connection — with live calls, group coaching, and video collections of practices and visualizations we're told are "like finding gold" and "the best therapy I've ever done for myself".

We've made this program super affordable for everyone, and FREE for teachers! Please share 🍎

Full info & registration at: ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

Or, you can choose the standalone Self-Compassionate Body-Based Toolkit at http://wholeheartedloving.com/toolkit

In today's episode we dig into Dr. Raja Selvam's list of psychological defenses against emotions as presented in his book The Practice of Embodying Emotions — specifically, the first two items: repression and suppression.

You also get to meet G's inner child and hear about her sweet, lovable anger, and some of the other bits and pieces we've repressed or suppressed over the years, along with some simple, more loving alternatives.

Also mentioned in this episode —

Dr. Selvam's book: https://integralsomaticpsychology.com/books/the-practice-of-embodying-emotions/

Conscious Relationship Training: https://crtrainings.com/

Arka Brotherhood: https://arkabrotherhood.com/

Get your inner child stuffy: https://tinyurl.com/yukuzcjr

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠. And be sure to check out our online course! ⤵️

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Priming the Body for Peace has what you need to rewire your system and repattern your relationships for more love and deeper connection — with live calls, group coaching, and video collections of practices and visualizations we're told are "like finding gold" and "the best therapy I've ever done for myself".

We've made this program super affordable for everyone, and FREE for teachers! Please share 🍎

Full info & registration at: ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

Or, you can choose the standalone toolkit if you're not into interactive calls and an ongoing membership — find our Self-Compassionate Body-Based Toolkit at http://wholeheartedloving.com/toolkit

We tend to live most of our lives as intellectual endeavors: we know, we see, we might even understand, but we rarely take the time to feel the sensations that go with. Those sensations — good, bad and in-between — are the experiences of LIFE. When we’re accustomed to bypassing those feelings, it requires rewiring our systems in order to really feel alive and present, for ourselves and for each other.

In today's episode we walk you through a self-connection practice that widens your lens and gives you time to feel your experience.

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠. And be sure to check out our online program! ⤵️

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Do you want to:

🌿 go deeper with self-connection?

🌿 tap into your body's wisdom?

🌿 experience more peace and less pain in your life & relationships?

Our online program Priming the Body for Peace has what you need — with live calls, group coaching, and video collections of practices and visualizations we're told are "like finding gold" and "the best therapy I've ever done for myself".

We've made this program super affordable for everyone, and FREE for teachers! Please share 🍎

Full info & registration at: ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

In this episode we walk you through a tapping and sounding exercise. Nourishing touch is a powerful tool for self-discovery, and self-support — you can use touch and sound to move and generate energy, and to soothe your nervous system in heightened moments, or when remembering challenging events.

Touch helps us find the limits of what feels good to our bodies, and what doesn’t. It can also bring playful energy and lots of smiles! Explore this for yourself and see what you discover.

We talk about managing anxiety and insomnia as well, and how Georgianna got the nickname "GG Bedeman".

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠. And be sure to check out our online program! ⤵️

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Do you want to:

🌿 go deeper with self-connection?

🌿 tap into your body's wisdom?

🌿 experience more peace and less pain in your life & relationships?

Our online program Priming the Body for Peace has what you need — with live calls, group coaching, and video collections of practices and visualizations we're told are "like finding gold" and "the best therapy I've ever done for myself".

We've made this program super affordable for everyone, and FREE for teachers! Please share 🍎

Full info & registration at: ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

It’s standard practice to tamp our feelings down and push past bodily sensations — society teaches us that these get in the way of “doing”. Here, we know the opposite is true, and that the data our bodies give us are vital and informative. Learning your body’s language — and how to respond — is integral to happy, fulfilling, drama-free living.

In today's episode we walk you through a body-based self-connection practice with a focus on sensory perception. This is a great tool to employ when you're feeling actively anxious and wish to calm your system and connect to the most manageable aspects of the present.

Listen now - https://pod.link/1655429922

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠. And be sure to check out our online program! ⤵️

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Do you want to:

🌿 go deeper with self-connection?

🌿 tap into your body's wisdom?

🌿 experience more peace and less pain in your life & relationships?

Our online program Priming the Body for Peace has what you need — with live calls, group coaching, and video collections of practices and visualizations we're told are "like finding gold" and "the best therapy I've ever done for myself".

We've made this program super affordable for everyone, and FREE for teachers! Please share 🍎

Full info & registration at: ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

Today's episode is built around this meme:

"If you want rest you have to take it. You have to resist the lure of busyness. Make time to rest, take it seriously, and protect it from a world that's intent on stealing it." — Alex Pang

We talk about building rest, self-connection, and moments of peace into your busy day, and take a serious look at where we insert optional pressures and deadlines for ourselves and others. There's much more opportunity for "rest" than you might think! Or than your body might be accustomed to. Our body-based self-connection tools help you build these muscles and bring them into your everyday.

Our online program for live calls and deep practice using our simple self-connection tools is at ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠.

We’re not all in the same emotional realm at the same time. How do we respond when we're up and our loved one is down? When we have celebrations, and others are in grief?

Seeing others experience things we want might delight us, or it might throw us into the reality of our pain — we might feel abundance and potential, or fear and lack. But we don’t have to hide or cut ourselves off from joy when others are having hard times, or vice versa.

We just have to practice holding ourselves, and making space for each other. In today's episode, we talk about how to handle our feelings and share with compassion — plus the benefits of "looking like an idiot".

Our online program for live calls and deep practice using our simple self-connection tools is at ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠.

When it comes to sharing what's "wrong", and what kind of changes we need to see in relationship, our apology languages are a key determinant. How do we change the patterns we've grown accustomed to, and move toward love and trust in our lives?

The best change is one you can actually make — and in today's episode we talk more about making apologies and repairs, and being realistic in what we and our loved ones plan for our futures together.

Our online program for live calls and deep practice using our simple self-connection tools is at ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠.

People tend to approach apologies from a place of fear and anxiety — because we want to make people happy, and we don't want our relationships to end or feel tumultuous. There's so much power in taking the time to find clarity, acceptance, and genuine curiosity about ourselves and others before we seek to make apologies and repairs — and making your way through this series is a good place to start.

In today's episode we continue 'The 5 Apology Languages' quiz live — revealing all our shadowiest and most judgmental initial responses, and exploring more compassionate alternatives. This is the third episode in a four part series.

Our online program for live calls and deep practice using our simple self-connection tools starts in September! Registration is open now, learn more at ⁠http://www.wholeheartedloving.com/priming-the-body-for-peace⁠.

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Every episode comes with prompts for journaling and reflection. You can find these, submit your Qs and topic ideas, and learn more about Georgianna and Steph at ⁠wholeheartedloving.com⁠.