Almost 30 Ep. 243 - Lindsey Simcik on Experience with Therapy, EMDR + Feeling Into Her Body
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Aug 6, 2019 Lindsey delves into her transformative journey with EMDR therapy, detailing how it helped her connect with her past and navigate present emotions. She shares practices focused on feeling versus thinking, emphasizing somatic awareness and inner child work. Discussions include encountering spirit guides and animal meditations, revealing their impact on her therapy. Additionally, she opens up about overcoming feelings of shame and unworthiness, highlighting the importance of self-compassion in building healthier relationships. A surprise vocal performance showcases her emotional growth.
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Ghosts Of Christmas Past As Tests
- Lindsey describes answering calls from exes as 'tests' that tempt her to revert to old patterns.
- She notices new awareness and resists engaging fully, showing progress from therapy.
Trauma Can Be Subtle But Real
- Lindsey realized trauma doesn't need to be a single catastrophic event to be real and impactful.
- EMDR helped her access vivid childhood scenes and bodily sensations that explained present behavior.
Try EMDR For Reprocessing Memories
- Try EMDR with a trained professional to desensitize distressing memories while diverting attention.
- Repeated brief exposure with bilateral stimulation can lessen the memory's emotional impact.
