Are labels helpful or hurtful? From neurodivergent to alcoholic to witch, labels can be adopted by someone or placed on a person without their consent. Are labels helpful or harmful depending on how they are used?

In this episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore and Sunshine, a Psychic Medium, Soul Healer, Spiritual Advisor, High Priestess, Reiki Master, recovering alcoholic, and Founder of Sunshine Readings, discussed their experiences with labels and identities, grappling with the tension between wanting to belong and not wanting to be defined by labels.

Sunshine shares her personal journey of accepting labels such as witch and alcoholic, discussing the challenges of embracing one's true identity in a society that emphasizes conformity, and the importance of listening to our bodies to gain insight into our emotional states.

Finally, they touched on the importance of self-reflection, embracing challenges, and understanding that people around us may change as we grow and find our path.

What is covered in this episode:

• Labels and their impact on self-expression and belonging.


• Embracing non-traditional labels and dealing with judgment from others.


• Navigating identity labels and embracing self-discovery.


• Embracing individuality and nonconformity in a society that values conformity.


• Body sensations as indicators of emotional state.


• Spirituality, identity, and validation.


• Meditation and receiving spiritual information.


• Personal growth and transformation through recognizing and challenging limiting beliefs and patterns.


• Personal growth, self-awareness, and recovery from addictive behaviors.

To learn more about Sunshine, visit sunshinereadings.com, or find her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. 

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Welcome to Understanding the Science of You, a podcast founded by Graham Skidmore and EnGen. It's purpose is to help you discover untapped aspects of yourself and alternative paths to personal freedom and empowerment outside of conventional systems.

We want listeners to accept responsibility for creating change in the areas they desire. Creating change is done through personal contribution, not creating controversy.

We hope listeners will be inspired to create change within their lives after listening to our podcast because they will feel:

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