Listen "Navigating Strained Family Relationships with Joanna Townsend"
Episode Synopsis
Join Ailey Jolie and Joanna Townsend, a therapist, teacher, and mentor specializing in integrative approaches to trauma, spirituality, and personal transformation, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joanna discuss how embodiment can help manage family interactions, set boundaries, and handle unresolved trauma. In particular, Ailey and Joanna focus on family relationships, including the significance of setting boundaries, and practical ways to stay grounded and true to oneself amidst the societal pressures of the upcoming holiday season. We hope you enjoy the episode. They discuss In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:00 Meet Joanna Townsend: Expertise and Experience01:25 Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays05:33 Understanding Therapy and Its Relational Impact09:14 Holiday Anxiety and Socialization14:24 Inner Child Work and Family Interactions23:45 Setting Boundaries with Family29:00 Dealing with Guilt and Shame in Setting Boundaries30:27 Understanding Emotions Underneath Guilt and Shame31:59 Strategies for Handling Guilt and Shame During Holidays32:51 Redefining Holiday Traditions37:15 The Role of Holidays in Self-Discovery40:36 Mindfulness and Body Connection During Holidays45:05 Listening to Our Bodies and Setting Boundaries50:51 Compassion and Connection: Final Thoughts53:47 Closing Remarks and Future PlansYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Joanna: Find: Website Follow: Instagram Explore: Offerings Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]
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