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This podcast explores how to heal stress & trauma holistically. I am your host, Luis Mojica. My work, Holistic Life Navigation, was modeled after my own journey in healing myself of chronic illness & PTSD. I share this podcast with many other brilliant minds who, like me, healed themselves through unique, unusual, and unorthodox ways. For more information on me & my work, please visit: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com. (Written, produced & recorded by Luis Mojica. Editing by Fredo Viola. Intro & outro song: "Witch Love" by Luis Mojica)
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On today's episode Luis is joined by Peter A. Levine, PhD: psychotherapist, author, and creator of Somatic Experiencing.They discuss:How their personal histories have shaped their lives and workThe importance of titrationThe mystical and shamanic aspects of SEThe deep mystery inherent in trauma healing workThe teachers and moments that combined and synthesized to inform Peter's teachingsYou can read more about Peter, and purchase his books, and explore programs here: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/You can visit Somatic Experiencing International's website here: https://traumahealing.org/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, Luis is joined by Africa Brooke, a developmental coach who works with hyper-visible people and author of The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance. Luis and Africa have a riveting exchange where they share their experiences with the biology of belonging, the high of shaming or humiliating, and fawning.Luis and Africa discuss:Identity of oppressionRepression of our power, expression, and curiosity due to fearHolding multiple truths simultaneouslyCall-Out & Cancel CultureHumanizing our "opponents"You can learn more about Africa's work at: https://africabrooke.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, the HLN Team talks attachment styles, taking a perspective based in somatics rather than one of pathology.They discuss: how attachment style isn't fixed, but is relational and environmentalhow identifying our styles can be helpful for pattern recognition, but can be difficult if they become identityhow to relate to attachment styles and habitswhat secure attachment meansagency vs. urgencyYou can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, Luis is joined by Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as @The.Holistic.Psychologist. Dr. Nicole is a therapist who created the SelfHealers Circle to allow people to go on their own journey and create who they want to become.Dr. Nicole shares with us her new book, How to be the Love You Seek, as well how her approach to relationships has evolved over time.Luis and Nicole discuss:How to interrupt reflexive patternsDistinguishing between "This relationship is not for me" vs "I don't have the capacity for this relationship [right now]."Why trauma doesn't like unpredictability and how we can mistake familiarity for comfort or safetyWhy "true love" isn't undying loyalty; we can accept people exactly as they are AND maintain boundariesComing to distinguish the difference between peace and contentment vs being tired or bored in the bodyHow "immaturity" is an entitlement of regulation from our partner which is carried over from childhood when attachment and co-regulation needs were unmetNontraditional relationships, expanded relationship & throuplesHer personal evolution of her relationship with herself and her partnersYou can learn more about Nicoles's work at: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
Today's episode is a replay of a radio interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X. They had Luis on their program, Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here.For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit:https://www.kaliartproject.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
Today's episode is a replay from the Kick Sugar Summit, where Luis discusses his personal history with binge eating and sugar over-consumption, the effect sugar has on the body and nervous system, and the transformational medicine of somatics and self-relating.You can learn more about the Kick Sugar Summit here: https://www.kicksugarsummit.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, we are visited by friend of the show, Asha Frost. Asha is an energy healer, visionary, spiritual teacher, and mentor.Asha shares how her practice of "going lower" has supported her in navigating chronic pain, illness, and generational trauma.Luis and Asha discuss:how pain and illness are the medicinebypassing vs. relating to the statehow illness and pain can be expressions of internalized and suppressed traumacarrying & releasing generational traumaexperiencing freedom in painYou can learn more about Asha's work at: https://ashafrost.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here:https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
Today's episode is a replay of A Braver Way podcast recording, where Luis joined Mónica Guzmán to discuss the relationship between political disagreement and trauma response.Mónica talks to Luis about what he's learned from his clients about how we physically react to intense political disagreement… and what we can do about it. Luis sheds light on what happens to us when we feel “triggered” by something someone says, and the two share tips and bold ideas on everything from how you can feel more secure in tough conversations to where that all-important line might be between what’s painful and what’s harmful. You can listen to other episodes of A Braver Way podcast here: https://braverangels.org/abraverway/You can learn more about Braver Angels and their mission here: https://braverangels.org/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
This is a bonus episode which features an interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X. They had Luis on their program called Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here.For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit:https://www.kaliartproject.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
It's almost exactly the one year anniversary since we released this episode! Martha's interview with Luis is one of our most listened to podcast episodes, so we decided to re-share it in case you haven't heard it, or if you wanted to revisit the wisdom within it.---In this episode, Luis is joined by Martha Beck, a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author. Martha wrote The Way of Integrity which Luis lovingly refers to as "The Guide on How to Stop Fawning."Martha and Luis engage in a dynamic conversation about trauma response of fawning, how fawning impacted their lives, and how it felt to release that trauma response. They explore why the body hates to lie, i.e. the physical manifestations that occur in our bodies when we suppress our truths and desires as well as why we often times lose our integrity not because we are bad but because we are trying so hard to be good. Martha also shares with us what she learns from her integrity cleanses, i.e. abstaining from lying for a year, and what it was like to coach Oprah through a somatic practice of understanding a fawn response.For more information on Martha's work, visit: https://marthabeck.com/You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about getting sick, and how embodiment can change the way we experience being sick.They discuss: prioritizing the body through resthow sickness increases our sensitivity to our own capacitysickness and the inability to bypasshow symptoms are the way the body communicatesthe wisdom of slowing downtending to capacity with restFor more information about Holistic Life Navigation's offerings, please visit: www.holisticlifenavigation.comYou can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, Luis is joined by Natalie Ross, a marketing coach and self-described "witchy weirdo who loves helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs put themselves out there with confidence." Natalie shares how somatic experiencing changed her life, how she learned to market within a somatic framework, and how she helps clients learn to do the same.They discuss:trauma as initiation, and the reclaiming of ourselveshow the practice of somatic experiencing is endless and lifelongreimagining marketing through the lens of somatics: not a tactic or a strategyhow marketing is something we all already always dotransactional vs. relational marketinghow relational trauma affects marketing, both the creating and receivingYou can learn more about Natalie's work at: natalie.netYou can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
Today’s bonus episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here:https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1For more information on Karen Hurd's work, visit: http://www.karenhurd.com/Check out some of our previous episodes with Karen:Ep. 8 Healing Your Body With Beans (feat. Karen Hurd)Ep. 19 Caffeine & Adrenaline (feat. Karen Hurd)Ep. 34 How Dairy Affects Your Body (feat. Karen Hurd)Ep. 56 How Sugar Affects The Body (feat. Karen Hurd)Ep. 95 Beans: How They Create Life & Heal Trauma (feat. Karen Hurd)You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, the HLN Team is joined by Thayer Case, and they highlight, with a little humor, some psychology terms that have entered into the world of pop culture and been misunderstood. They discuss "triggered," "safety," "gaslighting," and "narcissism." They also discuss fragility and preciousness, the binary nature of language, and the value of specificity.For more information about Holistic Life Navigation's offerings, please visit: www.holisticlifenavigation.comYou can read about Thayer, and Maverick Psychotherapy Group, here: https://maverickpsychotherapygroup.com/thayer-caseYou can find Thayer on IG: @thayer_kyusan_case & @traumanerds You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, Luis is joined by the HLN team (Camille Leak, Marika Malaea, and Evan Adams), retreat co-facilitators Zach Kalatsky and Holly Kiefer, and retreat participants Ansley, Shana, and David, to share their experiences at HLN retreats. They discuss what to expect at HLN retreats, ranging from itinerary to inner experience. These retreats are a great way to practice somatics in-person and in community space, which can facilitate deep and transformational healing.Sign up for the newsletter for emails about early bird pricing for the next retreat at Menla in upstate NY from June 12th-16th 2024: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/If you'd like to learn more about Zach's work, click here: https://www.theforesthaven.com/If you'd like to learn more about Holly's work, you can follow her on Instagram: @holly_ag_If you'd like to learn more about Camille's work, click here: https://www.realtalkbravespaces.com/If you'd like to learn more about Evan's work, click here: https://www.emeraldlightsoundhealing.comYou can also find Ansley (@ansleydalbo), Shana (@consciousnectar) and David (healing_the_dgrosh) on Instagram.You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about medical trauma, including their personal experiences, and how prevalent it is.They discuss:the necessity of boundary breaks during medical procedureshow embodiment practices can in preparingtransactional vs. relational medical experienceshow clients and medical practitioners can be supported by diethow overcouplings can be triggered in exams and procedureshow shame can be present in and after examsYou can find the webinar on medical trauma here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/store/p/healing-medical-trauma-what-to-do-before-after-webinarFor more information about Holistic Life Navigation's offerings, please visit: www.holisticlifenavigation.comYou can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's podcast, Luis welcomes his friend Lindsay Christinee: environmental activist, entrepreneur, and author. After her father's passing, Lindsay began to deeply realize that, in western society, we aren't taught how to grieve. Lindsay shares about her cathartic experience of reading and writing about death and grieving.They discuss:how her passion - writing - helped her transmute griefhow different cultures and religions relate to death and grievinghow unaddressed grief can show up in different ways learning to slow downhow myth can aid in self-relatingthe medicine of transmutation and shape shifting You can purchase Lindsay's book, "Myths of the Underworld," here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Myths-of-the-Underworld/Lindsay-Christinee/9781646045549You can also register for the in-person event:Maha Rose in Brooklyn, NY: https://www.maharose.com/relating-to-griefYou can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
On today's episode Luis is joined by writer and speaker Eldra Jackson III. Luis had seen Eldra in The Work, and was deeply moved by the documentary. At the time of filming, Eldra was serving a life-sentence in prison; he is now the co-executive director of Inside Circle, the non-profit who hosts the men's groups shown in the documentary.As a survivor of childhood trauma, Eldra had developed an internalized story that said that to thrive you must become a predator, in order to not become a victim again. This led to decisions and a lifestyle that ended in a conviction for illegal activities. Forced to continue bypassing his emotions, he went from from hiding fear, sadness, and grief, and moved directly into a survival response for a life in prison. During this time he was invited to join the men's group, where he began developing a different relationship with pain, so that he could grow, and show up for other people. Luis and Eldra discuss self-relating and self-parenting, transmuting trauma, and the medicine that lives right besides pain.You can learn more about Inside Circle here: https://insidecircle.org/You can watch The Work here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B077GGWH8P/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rYou can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat
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really appreciate when you address the schism of how people read one's identity from your inner experience, and especially when you relate it to all different aspects of eco-social-somatics, meaning the physiology, the social, and the experiential aspects of "passing white white (cis, straight)" (recognizing the privileges that come with that, while still acknowledging) at the same time the inner experience of an identity that's different than what is perceived in the surface. and you got deep into some of complexities if that here really so well, acknowledging ancestry and so much n thanks!
this is a great one! important!
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