Listen "Releasing Protective Self-Editing"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Soulful Practices Podcast!In this episode of the Soulful Practices Podcast, Michelle Holling-Brooks explores one of the most hidden yet powerful blocks to authentic connection, a protective pattern she calls “messy” self-auditing or editing.Drawing on the work of author and international speaker Africa Brooke, who defines self-censorship as “…when you silence your own voice and hold back thoughts, feelings, or knowledge out of fear, doubt, or the desire to fit in,” Michelle unpacks how this habit can quietly drain our creative energy and keep us from showing up fully in our lives.In this episode, Michelle shares:How messy self-auditing is born out of trauma and survival responsesThe ways it fuels harsh inner criticism, fear, and doubtHow the Soul Medicine of Forgiveness can help us break free from this destructive cycleThis week’s Soulful Practice invites you to:Notice when you’re caught in messy self-auditing and call on Reiki energy to guide your awarenessWelcome the Parts of yourself you’re trying to control into a sacred dialogue with the Sacred Witness withinInvite the Medicine of Forgiveness to free you from past and present disconnection from your heart and soulAllow yourself to share unedited thoughts and emotions to release old wounds and open to new choice points, supported by the Medicine of Courage🎧 Listen now and begin reconnecting with your real, unedited truths.ResourcesBook, The Third Perspective by Africa BrookePoem, The Guest House by RumiThe Sacred Witness Oracle Deck, by Michelle Holling-Brooks, Illustrated by Kim Ganley▶️ NOTE ON ME 🙂: I am certified as a Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Archetypal Consultant through Caroline Myss, Somatic IFS Informed Practitioner and Healer, Healing and Spiritual Coach, and Trauma Informed Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.Connect with us!InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube PodcastWays to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled ChangeUnbridled Change BlogConnecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! PodcastUnbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual ArtsOur MissionAt Unbridled Change, our mission is to support you in discovering healing, engaging soul, and cultivating well-being. Visit our website at Unbridled Change to learn more.
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