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The first step in the healing journey is to address our physiological body and nervous system. This involves taking care of our physical needs, such as sleep, nutrition, and movement. It also requires regulating the nervous system through practices like breathwork and meditation. By creating balance in our body and calming our nervous system, we lay the foundation for further healing.
The next step is to develop consciousness and observe our thoughts. We need to realize that we are not our thoughts and stories. By creating distance from our thoughts and practicing self-observation, we can uncover repetitive patterns and beliefs that are holding us back. This awareness allows us to make new choices and shift our thinking to more empowering beliefs.
Once we have developed consciousness, we can dive into the work of healing our ego and inner child. This involves recognizing the wounds and traumas from our past and understanding how they shape our behavior and perceptions. Through self-compassion and inner work, we can change negative narratives, rewrite our stories, and cultivate a sense of worthiness and self-love. This work requires consistent practice and observation of our reactions and triggers.
The healing journey is a lifelong process. It requires daily practice, such as breathwork, meditation, and conscious awareness of our thoughts and actions. It also involves flexibility in our relationships, allowing for different ways of showing consideration and finding mutual understanding. As we continue to practice self-observation and make conscious choices, we can navigate our lives in a new way and experience lasting transformation.
Forgiving our parents, even if they did their best or made mistakes, is essential for our own healing. Understanding their perspective and the factors that influenced their choices or reactions can lead to empathy and forgiveness. It becomes crucial to create boundaries to protect ourselves from ongoing pain. The process of forgiveness involves gaining distance and maturity, gaining our own perspective, and realizing that their actions were not necessarily about us but more about their own issues and limitations. We can forgive our parents without accepting them back into our lives if it is not healthy or beneficial for us.
Learning to say 'no' without apologizing is an important skill, especially for people-pleasers. Saying 'no' without feeling guilty or fearing disappointment is challenging but necessary for setting boundaries. The key is to understand that it is okay to say 'no' and that it does not diminish who we are or the relationship. Practicing saying 'no' without providing excuses or apologies can help overcome the fear of disappointing others and build self-confidence.
Recognizing that challenges and struggles are normal in relationships is crucial. Understanding that relationships evolve, and normalcy is not always about excitement and passion but also includes triggers, mourning the loss of single life, and needing alone time. By embracing the idea that challenges are a normal part of relationships, we can cultivate and sustain healthier connections. Caring and creativity are essential for maintaining shared spark and intimacy. Normal doesn't mean boring; it means being present, understanding, and actively creating love and connection.
“Consciousness is where we are granted choice.”
QUESTIONS
How are you growing faster than other therapist brands? (1:28)
How do we change a feeling of powerlessness? (7:25)
What’s the greatest trauma people face? (17:24)
What’s the level a child or the parent traumatizes the other? (19:23)
How do we come to a place of worthiness? (29:00)
What is the best practice on observing self thoughts? (37:13)
What’s your biggest trigger? (39:13)
How do we forgive our parents, even if they were doing the best they can? (43:20)
How do we say no without apologizing? (49:30)
How do you speak to a child that has a chaotic reality and has not observed their own thoughts? (1:01:30)
What’s your biggest fear as a therapist? (1:07:32)
YOU WILL LEARN
The issue with always thinking about what to do next (5:30)
How to develop a consistency in practice in consciousness of action (9:45)
The top tools for your healing journey (16:25)
Why meditation is key to tuning in to our internal world (24:30)
What to do when we get stuck in our familiarized comfort zone (27:50)
How the practice of self observation removes focus without judgment (29:30)
Why we must change our expectations (41:21)
Why we find a way to keep connections with other humans (51:32)
Great ways to say no without apologizing or explaining yourself (56:25)
The importance of going inward and connecting with ourselves everyday (1:07:10)
LINKS MENTIONED
Virtual Self Healer Circle Membership
Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan
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