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Here’s the thing that we need to really start understanding: we have spent countless days, months, and years over-identifying and picking apart our mind’s stories, beliefs, and thoughts. In doing so, we have completely neglected our bodies stories which hold the keys to our deepest forms of healing and transformation.
In today’s episode I guide the women on the call through a somatic practice where you will take away information and an experience that will illuminate how your body is physically responding to certain patterns and tendencies.
With this wisdom and practice you can begin to access the precise actions needed for you to clear what is blocking you from living your most fulfilling and authentic life.
Somatic Practice
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
Bring your attention to your body and notice where you feel different sensations, such as tightness, heaviness, or lightness.
Explore different words that represent patterns you find yourself in
Example: "over-giving", "self-doubt", "worry", "helplessness", and "codependency."
Notice where you feel that in your body. What color, shape, texture, or size do you notice?
Acknowledge and validate that sensation by saying "I see you."
Take a deep breath and exhale slowly, shaking or moving your body to release any built-up energy or tension.
Reflect on how your body responded, and use the insights from this practice to inform your inner child healing an d shadow work.
Need help or support in doing the shadow work and inner child healing? Join us in our Monthly Masterclasses, Meetups, and AMA Chats in the Codependency Alchemy Membership!
August Events for Codependency Alchemy
We gather three times every month to explore these practices together because sometimes it can be challenging to navigate on your own. There is something extremely helpful and powerful when we witness others move through these practices. You can listen to these podcast episodes to get a glimpse of what this practice looks like:
The waitlist is finally open for Codependency Alchemy: The Mastermind!
This 3-month Mastermind is for you if you desire to fast track your healing journey through letting go of the suffocating patterns that have held you back in your life and relationships. You will learn how to implement tools and practices that will shift the way you feel and respond in your relationships. This is for the woman who desires to step into their authentic power, cultivate genuine connections, and longs for a community where you can openly share, learn, and grow.
Our next co-hort will be from October-December, and there will only be 6 spots available. Those on the waitlist will get first dibs on the spots, so make sure to add your name to the list by clicking the link below!
Shares from our last Mastermind co-hort:
“I've struggled for years with a 'not good enough' complex (no matter what I do, it's never good enough) and a super woman complex (I need to do all the things, for all the people, all the time) and while often 'successful' in my endeavors, usually was equally left feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unappreciated. Participating in the Mastermind was an amazing experience! Being with a small group of women that are all struggling with similar things and being able to be completely real with each other and having regular daily access to Alyssa's guidance and coaching accelerated my healing journey in more ways than I can describe. The work is challenging but for the first time, it feels possible to feel better and break these unhealthy coping methods and have better relationships with more connection.” - Kim
Identifying codependency (PART TWO)