Ep. 104 | Dr. Oscar C. Perez - Generational Healing, Spirituality, Mixed-Martial Arts, Ancestral Wounds, and the Layers of Healing

Unlocking the Secrets of Spiritual Healing with Dr. Óscar C. Pérez

Episode Description:

In this powerful episode of The Energy Fitness Podcast, hosts Kaitlyn and Trenton Sweet welcome Dr. Óscar C. Pérez, a holistic health expert, healer, and author of The Flowering War. With over 20 years of experience in healing personal and generational trauma, Dr. Pérez shares his profound insights into the intersection of spirituality, mixed martial arts, and the layers of healing that define his transformative approach to health and spiritual wellness.

Dr. Pérez takes us on a journey through his deep connection with indigenous (Ndeé and Nahua) cultures and shamanic healing traditions, which he has studied and applied for over 30 years. The discussion spans a range of topics, including ancestral wounds, extreme polarity in modern society, the challenges of navigating a colonized spiritual world, and the distinction between manifesting and true spirituality. Dr. Pérez also highlights the mission of his organization, Tending the Fires, and the healing power of community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about holistic healing and spiritual growth.

Key Topics Covered:

• ​Spirituality and Holistic Healing


• ​Mixed Martial Arts as a Path to Wellness


• ​Navigating Ancestral Wounds


• ​The Layers of Healing: A Deep Dive


• ​Understanding Extreme Polarity in Modern Society


• ​Insights from The Flowering War


• ​Colonizing the Spiritual World: Challenges and Solutions


• ​Manifesting vs. Authentic Spirituality


• ​The Power of Sound Healing


• ​Tending the Fires: Dr. Pérez’s Healing Organization


• ​Engaging with Social Media Mindfully

Guest Bio:

Dr. Óscar C. Pérez has dedicated over 20 years to helping people heal from personal and generational trauma—the kind of trauma that leads to isolation, depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicide. His journey into this healing work began as a necessity for his own survival and has since evolved into a mission to guide others in overcoming deep-rooted wounds. With a PhD from Brown University and extensive studies in indigenous and shamanic healing traditions across the globe, Dr. Pérez has mentored countless individuals in restoring their lives and families. He is the founder of Tending the Fires, an organization committed to community healing and spiritual growth.

Connect with Dr. Óscar C. Pérez:

• ​Website: www.TendingTheFires.com


• ​Instagram: @TendingTheFires


• ​Join the Fire Clan: https://bit.ly/fireclan

Connect with Kaitlyn & Trenton Sweet:

• ​Instagram: @The_Tranquil_Warrior


• ​Instagram: @Katies_Sweet

Episode Highlights:

• ​[03:15 ] Intro to Dr. Óscar C. Pérez


• ​[12:22 ] Mixed Martial Arts and Spirituality


• ​[20:00 ] Healing Ancestral Wounds


• ​[23:40 ] MMA Fighter by night, Harvard Studeny by day


• ​[28:10 ] Layers of Healing


• ​[36:10 ] Extreme Polarity


• ​[41:44 ] Colonizing the Spiritual World


• ​[54:44 ] Manifesting vs. True Spirituality


• ​[59:30 ] The Healing Power of Sound


• ​[1:11:11 ] Tending the Fires: Community and Healing


• ​[1:22:22 ] Navigating social media with Intention


• ​[1:28:55 ] Closing Thoughts

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Keywords: Spirituality, Mixed Martial Arts, Ancestral Wounds, Healing Layers, Extreme Polarity, The Flowering War, Colonizing Spirituality, Manifesting, Sound Healing, Tending the Fires, Holistic Health, The Energy Fitness Podcast, Kaitlyn Sweet, Trenton Sweet, Dr. Óscar C. Pérez.

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