288. Alanis Morissette On Highly Sensitive People & Empaths
Mar 12, 2024
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Music legend Alanis Morissette discusses being a Highly Sensitive Person and the link to addiction. The impact of under communication and self-regulation through addiction. Embracing age and recovering true self. Exploring sensitivity, empathy, emotional boundaries, and inner balance. Navigating solitude, recovery journey, and self-trust.
Under communication normalization impacts the white knuckle generation's children.
Addiction is a means of self-regulation; recognizing dysregulation and finding healthier coping mechanisms is essential.
Getting older allows recovering the true self one was always meant to be.
Deep dives
Trust self and Exploration of Recovery
Recovery involves exploring one's true self and building trust in oneself. It is a journey of discovering one's agency, calmness, and groundedness, leading to a sense of spaciousness and a greater ability to respond. The process includes reducing reactivity, embracing contemplation, and nurturing a deeper understanding of oneself.
Body and Somatic Experiencing
Somatic experiencing and somatic embodiment practices play a crucial role in recovery. By tuning into sensations and exploring proprioception, individuals can reconnect with their bodies, fostering a sense of wholeness and self-awareness. These practices contribute to a sense of agency and self-trust in everyday experiences.
Reflection on Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from addiction, including love addiction and work addiction, involves recognizing and managing triggers, reducing reactivity, and cultivating a contemplative approach. It entails embracing tools like the 12 steps while integrating spiritual practices and somatic experiences to promote healing and growth.
Transformation and Trust in Relationships
The process of recovery leads to transformation and trust in relationships, including the ability to trust oneself to make decisions and explore new experiences. Developing agency and relying on one's judgment fosters a sense of calm, self-assurance, and an empowered sense of self.
Family Dynamics and Healing
Family dynamics play a significant role in healing, as observed in the transformative journey of family members. Building trust in oneself and modeling self-discovery and growth can positively impact family relationships and create a supportive environment for personal development and healing.
Enhancing Well-being Through Self-exploration
Self-exploration and trust in oneself are foundational to enhancing overall well-being. By engaging in practices that promote self-awareness and agency, individuals can navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and foster a deeper sense of fulfillment and connection in their lives.
Music legend Alanis Morissette (!) is here to discuss her life as a Highly Sensitive Person and why HSPs so often turn to addiction. Alanis shares strategies for managing the flood of emotions and information that she experiences as a life-long empath.
The normalization of under communication and the impact of being a child of the "white knuckle generation”;
Addiction as a means of self regulating – and how to recognize dysregulation and find healthier coping mechanisms; and
The beauty of getting older and finally recovering the person you were always meant to be.
About Alanis:
Alanis Morissette is one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians and artists. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned multiple awards – including 7 Grammy® Awards. She has sold over 75 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and The Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame.
Her debut album JAGGED LITTLE PILL, was followed by nine more eclectic and critically acclaimed albums. Her artistic impact can also be seen via the two-time Tony Award winning “Jagged Little Pill, the Musical,” which continues to tour globally.
Alanis is also a dedicated supporter and student of spiritual, psychological, and physical wholeness which includes addiction and trauma recovery, female empowerment, and the advancement of a more “whole” approach to children’s education. Her podcast “Conversation with Alanis Morissette,” features conversations covering a wide range of psychosocial topics extending from spirituality to developmentalism to art.
