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Curious Humans with Jonny Miller

Overcoming the Inner-Critic, Reclaiming Aliveness & Learning Somatic Intuition with River Kenna

Sep 11, 2024
River Kenna, an author and teacher specializing in somatic practices, shares his journey from battling an inner critic to embracing emotional awareness. He contrasts rigid cultural systems with a more spontaneous way of being, emphasizing personal growth and aliveness. They discuss the importance of somatic resonance and transformative experiences like loss, all while highlighting how childhood influences shape spiritual exploration. River also explores the balance between thought and intuition, integrating practical tools for self-discovery along the way.
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  • River Kenna illustrates his transformative journey from overcoming a harsh inner critic through somatic practices to achieving emotional expression.
  • The discussion contrasts the restrictive 'systems mode' prevalent in society with a more spontaneous approach that encourages personal growth and creativity.

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Transforming Inner Dialogue

River Kenner shares his journey from struggling with a harsh inner critic and suicidal thoughts to achieving emotional freedom through somatic practices. He describes how somatic-based techniques helped him quiet the incessant mental chatter that had once dominated his thoughts. As he embraced embodied meditation, he found that he could access his emotions more freely, transforming what was once a source of pain into a pathway for genuine emotional expression. This shift not only alleviated his internal turmoil but also opened new avenues for understanding and processing his feelings.

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