Feb 08 2024 21 mins
Join us as we wrap up our inaugural season of Therapists Off the Clock, with our last mini-series of Season One: Soul Work. Over the next three episodes, we will be bringing together the crucial elements of mind, body, and soul for holistic self-improvement. Stephanie and Jodie share their personal journeys and professional insights into integrating soul work into therapy. Listen in as we navigate the powerful interconnection of all aspects of our being, embracing growth and the acceptance of the unknown along the way. This conversation takes an honest look at the challenges parents face in the digital age, including the impact of social media on our perception and the importance of authentic connections with our children. We reflect on how to retrain our nervous systems to be present, moving from societal expectations to personal authenticity.We hope you like this heart-to-heart on letting go of what no longer serves us and the essential soul work that fosters genuine human connections and personal growth.
Jodie and Stephanie attempt to answer questions like:
How does the constant distraction of digital devices affect our ability to be present?
Can we live more intentionally and in alignment with our intuition and gut feelings?
What steps can we take to ditch hustle culture?
And, what does that even look like?
Chapters:
(00:02) Explore Mind, Body, and Soul in Therapy
We examine the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and soul, emphasizing the continuous, evolving process of growth and the acceptance of the unknown. Personal anecdotes highlight the challenges and resilience involved in soul work, including dealing with trauma, loss, and phases of dissociation, while also pointing towards the potential for post-traumatic growth.
(10:54) Parenting, Social Media, and Authentic Living
We discuss the importance of being present for our children and the negative impact of distraction caused by our phones and the constant influx of notifications. Acknowledging Peter Levine's insights on attachment, we reflect on how our digital habits can hinder our ability to connect and attune to our children's needs. We also contemplate the journey from fulfilling societal tasks to seeking personal authenticity and the process of discarding what no longer serves us, including aspects of our ego.
(14:48) Importance of Soul Work and Space
We recognize how tuning into our intuition and gut feelings reveals the answers we've been searching for, which are often missed in the noise and distraction of our busy lives. We discuss the importance of slowing down, as reflected in our own experiences of being forced to pause by illness, and how this has led to healing and addressing childhood wounds. Through this, we understand why soul work is essential: without confronting and resolving our inner conflicts, we cannot fully grow.
(20:29) Shifting Energies in 2024
We explore the potent energy that 2024 is predicted to bring, focusing on the theme of growth and transformation. We share our own sense of the shifting energies and the excitement for the soul work that lies ahead. We'll be looking forward to engaging with our listeners to hear about their spiritual journeys and the soul work they are undertaking.
Resources:
About the work of Dr. Peter Levine, which Jodie mentions when talking about attachment theory
More information on Jodie-Lockey Duesling
More information on Stephanie Dinsmore
Book an appointment with Mindful Path Counselling
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