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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Soulful Practices Podcast!
This week, Michelle delves into the insightful teachings of Tara Brach, a leading meditation teacher, psychologist, and author. Tara’s impactful quote challenges our perception of pain:
“Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the trance of unworthiness. The moment we believe something is wrong, our world shrinks and we lose ourselves in the effort to combat the pain.”
In this episode, Michelle shares:
Setting the Intention: Shift your response to pain from judgment to compassion, using mindful practices to nurture your well-being.
Reflective Practices: Utilize the RAIN technique—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—to engage with pain in a loving and compassionate way.
Guided Awareness: Break free from the trance of unworthiness by embracing compassion and loving-kindness in the face of pain.
Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.
Resources and Teacher Mentioned
Helpline Access - We all need support - if you are struggling with pain that feels too big for you to hold alone, please know that help is available! Here is the link to an international listing of helplines: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Tara Brach’s RAIN method - You can find a ton of free resources, talks, and writings that Tara has released where she is guiding and teaching her RAIN method. Her website is: https://www.tarabrach.com/
Healing your Inner Critic - If you are looking for additional resources on helping with the mindset shift of healing your inner critic and judge, I have a great free resource for you! Click here for instant access to a video episode I offered to our membership community Connecting with JOY! to help members unburden their inner critic and invoke instead an amazing healthy Coach to be a part of their inner Wise One Team.
▶️ 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.
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Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change
Unbridled Change Blog
Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts
Our Mission
At 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.
This week, Michelle delves into the insightful teachings of Tara Brach, a leading meditation teacher, psychologist, and author. Tara’s impactful quote challenges our perception of pain:
“Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the trance of unworthiness. The moment we believe something is wrong, our world shrinks and we lose ourselves in the effort to combat the pain.”
In this episode, Michelle shares:
Setting the Intention: Shift your response to pain from judgment to compassion, using mindful practices to nurture your well-being.
Reflective Practices: Utilize the RAIN technique—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—to engage with pain in a loving and compassionate way.
Guided Awareness: Break free from the trance of unworthiness by embracing compassion and loving-kindness in the face of pain.
Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us on our social channels to explore ideas, tips, and practices that resonate with you. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic healing and spiritual growth.
Resources and Teacher Mentioned
Helpline Access - We all need support - if you are struggling with pain that feels too big for you to hold alone, please know that help is available! Here is the link to an international listing of helplines: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Tara Brach’s RAIN method - You can find a ton of free resources, talks, and writings that Tara has released where she is guiding and teaching her RAIN method. Her website is: https://www.tarabrach.com/
Healing your Inner Critic - If you are looking for additional resources on helping with the mindset shift of healing your inner critic and judge, I have a great free resource for you! Click here for instant access to a video episode I offered to our membership community Connecting with JOY! to help members unburden their inner critic and invoke instead an amazing healthy Coach to be a part of their inner Wise One Team.
▶️ 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!
YouTube Podcast
Ways to Work and Study with Michelle and Unbridled Change
Unbridled Change Blog
Connecting with Joy! - Online Membership Community: Connecting with Joy! Podcast
Unbridled Soul - Online small cohort mentorship courses in the Healing and Spiritual Arts
Our Mission
At 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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