25: Masha Pt 5! How to 'sit in the discomfort' , feel your emotions and work through rejection/abandonment.
Jul 7, 2023
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In this podcast, Masha Kay discusses sitting in discomfort and the mind-body connection. They explore befriending ourselves, processing emotions in 90 seconds, and reconnecting with the body to heal. They also discuss the three states of the nervous system ladder and the impact of childhood support on handling rejection and abandonment.
Reconnecting with the body and feeling emotions fully allows us to gain wisdom and take aligned action in our lives.
Regulating the nervous system and recognizing sensations in the body helps in challenging and changing limiting beliefs and narratives.
Healing involves reconnecting with the body and recognizing the connection between trauma and disconnection, allowing us to make aligned choices and navigate various aspects of life.
Deep dives
The Three Phases of Healing and Reconnecting with the Body
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the three phases of healing and reconnecting with the body. The first phase is befriending, where we need to befriend the parts of ourselves that we typically fight against, such as our triggers and emotions. The second phase involves recognizing the language of the body and understanding that emotions are the language of the body, while thoughts are the language of the mind. The third phase is the process of sitting in the discomfort of our emotions and allowing them to complete their cycle of 90 seconds. By reconnecting with our body, feeling our sensations, and allowing emotions to be felt and processed, we can gain wisdom from our emotions and take aligned action in our lives.
Understanding the Nervous System Ladder and Regulation Techniques
The podcast dives into the concept of the nervous system ladder, which consists of three distinct states: ventral (safety), sympathetic (fight or flight), and dorsal (immobilization). When feeling dysregulated, it is important to identify which state you are in and work towards regulation. The guest suggests gentle ways to return to a regulated state, such as changing posture, using breath techniques, creating containment through hugging oneself or using weighted blankets. It is also important to recognize and follow the sensations in the body, identifying emotions and allowing them to move through the body's energy system. By regulating the nervous system and feeling emotions fully, it becomes possible to challenge and change limiting beliefs and narratives.
Recognizing the Connection Between Trauma and Body Disconnection
The podcast highlights the connection between trauma and disconnection from the body. When trauma occurs, disconnection from the body becomes a survival mechanism. Healing involves reconnecting with the body and reestablishing a sense of safety. By reconnecting with the body, noticing cues of hunger, thirst, tiredness, and other sensations, we start to rebuild that connection and access the body's wisdom. Reconnecting with the body is crucial in making aligned choices, such as recognizing safe relationships, understanding desires, and using the body's information to navigate various aspects of life, including dating.
Navigating Overwhelming Emotions and Befriending
The podcast discusses the importance of recognizing overwhelming emotions and the disconnection between mind and body. When overwhelmed, it is crucial to be present and aware of the state of dysregulation. By becoming aware of the ladder of the nervous system and our position on it, it becomes possible to navigate overwhelming emotions and work towards regulation. The guest suggests techniques like pinpointing sensations in the body, visualizing emotions, and following the energy's movement through the body. By befriending our emotions and allowing them to complete their cycle, we can alchemize them into valuable data and take aligned action.
Challenging Beliefs and Creating New Narratives
The podcast emphasizes the significance of challenging limiting beliefs and creating new narratives. Beliefs are not set in stone, and they can be changed through self-awareness, regulation, and processing of emotions. By recognizing the stories we tell ourselves and the filter it creates, we can challenge and reframe our beliefs. The key is to feel emotions fully, allowing energy to move through the body, and questioning limiting beliefs that may arise. By doing so, aligned action and new narratives can emerge, supporting personal growth and change.
On this weeks episode of The Sabrina Zohar Show Masha Kay is back! We talk about what it means to sit in discomfort, feeling your emotions and the disconnection between the mind and body when youre trying to heal abandonment or rejection wounds.
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