What if the path to healing starts with facing your darkest moments? In this episode of Harvest Series, Stephanie Canavasio reveals her incredible journey from a glamorous New York model to a Parisian TV presenter, navigating battles with addiction and disconnection. Join host Rose Claverie as Stephanie shares how 'Presence Embodied,' a blend of compassionate inquiry and meditation, guided her from the brink to a place of profound transformation. Uncover how encounters with mentors like Gabor Maté and teachings of Buddha reshaped her life.
[2:27]: Start of the interview. Stephanie reflects on her past participation in a French television show and reveals that, at that time, she was struggling with feelings of being lost, using alcohol and drugs.
[4:45]: Did modeling impact Stephanie's mental health?
[5:46]: Stephanie experimented with psychedelics for years, but the practice lacked integration after deep journeys. She emphasizes the human condition of suffering in the escape from more suffering.
[10:55]: Stephanie's upbringing included an alcoholic father and a rageful mother. Struggling with eating disorders as a teenager, she turned to alcohol and ecstasy later. Until Dr. Gabor Maté entered her life, having just written "When The Body Says No."
[16:11]: Can trauma transform us into victims?
[19:00]: How has Stephanie's approach to love relationships evolved, particularly in letting go of control?
[21:53]: Having worked extensively on herself, Stephanie shares her passion now for teaching, particularly in group sessions.
[25:01]: Stephanie offers tips for individuals at the beginning of their healing journey, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges head-on, like looking the tiger in the eye.
[29:01]: Harvest of The Day: Stephanie shares what gives her hope.
Next week, we kick off a special edition of Harvest Series in London! Our first interview explores self-sabotage and self-censorship with Africa Brooke. Don't miss it!
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Credits:
- Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
- Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir, and team
- Music by: Chambord
- Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio
Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners
Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel