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Everyone says “do the work”… but almost no one explains what that actually looks like.

In this episode, we pull the phrase apart and talk about what healing really involves beyond just insight or talking things through. We get into what it means to show up for yourself, how therapy can be collaborative instead of passive, and why real change often comes from feeling, not fixing.

We explore breakthrough moments, sitting with uncomfortable emotions, and how the language we use around healing can either help us expand or keep us stuck. We also move beyond words — into embodiment, somatic work, silence, energy, and the kind of connection that doesn’t need to be explained to be felt.

This conversation goes deeper into body signals, stress, burnout, and the quiet toll modern life takes on our nervous systems. We talk about what burnout is actually trying to teach us, why success needs a new definition, and why sometimes the most powerful move is trying something different.

If you’ve been “doing the work” but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re even on the right path — this episode is for you. Healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about listening differently.

🎙️ NewWayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself.

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🌟Guest: Salma Soliman
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Website: www.braveyoutherapy.com

00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
00:37 Defining 'Doing the Work'
01:24 The Therapy Journey: Showing Up & Seeking Help
03:33 Perspectives in Therapy: Collaboration & Guidance
05:41 Active Therapy Styles & Gentle Guidance
08:47 Therapy as a Reflective Space
10:31 Breakthrough Moments in Healing
14:00 Facing and Feeling Difficult Emotions
17:18 Changing Language Around Healing
20:29 The Power & Limits of Language
22:03 Embodiment, Somatic Work & Being Present
24:36 Connection Without Words: Energy & Community
26:10 The Value of Silence in Healing
29:13 Universal Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
31:36 Trusting and Listening to Our Emotions
33:39 Body Signals, Stress, and Work Environments
37:01 Learning from Burnout & Stress
39:03 Society, Stress, and the Cost of Wellbeing
40:31 Practical Advice: Try Something Different
42:18 Expanding Definitions of Success
43:00 Closing Thoughts & How to Connect