Musicology - The Universal Language

This record really embodies that for me, because there's certain messaging and cellular shifts with certain music. A lot of times i'd be afraid of sensation, you know, anything that would conjure a sensation in my body, i would attempt to avoid it. I think i could do meditation really well for a very long time. There is something about the proprioceptive, somatic, experiencing approach, peter levine and so many amazing authors and teachers.

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/alanismorissette477

Since 1995, Alanis Morissette (IG: @alanis) has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise and seven Grammy awards.

Outside of entertainment, Alanis is a dedicated charitable activist and an avid supporter of mental health, female empowerment, as well as spiritual and physical wellness.

Today, we're diving deep into her alternative ways of living and thinking about life.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being a highly sensitive person from a young age
How Alanis felt internally after rising to fame
Nurture your self-expression
The 3 pillars of relationships
The practice of stillness
The double-edged sword of work addiction
Experiencing phases of burnout
What is an embodiment practice?
Listening to your body and going within
An inquiry-based approach to life
Imagining your deathbed
Prioritizing quality relationships
Starting a daily journaling practice
The inspiration behind Alanis' new meditation album
Battling an eating disorder to becoming a nutritarian
Alanis' approach to feeding her 3 kids
Her modern style of homeschooling
Traveling the world and experiencing different cultures as a family
Learning from the wisdom of healers
Experimenting with supplements for perimenopause
Using essential oils to enhance breathwork

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