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Ted in Your Head

How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body – Episode 420

May 16, 2023
This podcast discusses the disconnect between our minds and bodies in Western culture, and how it leads to repressed feelings and illness. It explores the consequences of overthinking and offers techniques to get out of our heads and into our bodies. The importance of connection and present moment experiences is emphasized, with suggestions such as yoga and gardening.
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Quick takeaways

  • Reconnecting with our bodies is essential for a balanced life and involves engaging in physical activities that provide a felt experience of being present in the body.
  • Signs of spending too much time in our heads include overthinking, difficulty making decisions, excessive rumination, and being consumed by anxiety, worry, and fear.

Deep dives

Disconnect between mind and body in modern society

In modern society, there is a prevalent disconnect between the mind and the body. The constant emphasis on logic and reasoning over intuition and being in tune with the body has led to a society that is predominantly up in their heads. This disconnect has negative consequences, such as repressing emotions and feelings, which can manifest as pain, discomfort, illness, or dis-ease. It is important to acknowledge and address this disconnect in order to lead a more balanced and integrated life.

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