Cognitively understanding something may not be enough to release all painful thoughts because trauma also gets stuck in our bodies. It’s important to look at the mind-body connection to understand our whole selves.
This is what Isha Vela, psychologist and Core Energetics practitioner, realized this after becoming direly ill during her second pregnancy. Although she was well studied in psychology (the cognitive part) old trauma kept resurfacing. This prompted her to discover that trauma also gets stuck in our bodies and we need to take a holistic approach to alleviate it.
In this episode, Isha talks to us about Core Energetics, shadow self and reconnecting back to your true self.
Topic Summary:
What is Core Energetics
How negative experiences are also stored in our bodies
Shadow Self, Higher Self and Shame
How to come back to your authentic self