In this engaging conversation, River Kenna, an expert in somatic and embodiment practices, shares insights drawn from Jungian Psychology and Esoteric Buddhism. He encourages listeners to shift their focus from intellectual thought to bodily awareness through techniques like body scanning. The discussion dives into the integration of brain hemispheres for deeper human connection and examines the importance of navigating trauma within personal growth. River also highlights the transformative power of synchronicity in relationships, urging a more purposeful engagement with life's complexities.

River Kenna shares his transformative journey from battling a relentless inner critic and feelings of emotional numbness to embracing somatic practices that foster true aliveness. He discusses contrasting societal 'systems mode' with a more spontaneous way of being. The conversation dives into the power of somatic resonance for emotional liberation and self-awareness. Kenna also reflects on shedding outdated identities, the significance of mythopoetic identity, and the essential role of curiosity in personal growth and exploration.

River Kenna, an inner work practitioner and mythodynamics researcher, shares his journey from mental chatter to inner peace through somatic meditation. They discuss somatic resonance, imaginal practice & dream work, mythopoetic cognition, systematic vs. spontaneous mode, and devotional productivity.