learn what it means to use the mind to unwind the body and let go of the past with today's guest, Dr. Liz Letchford. we discuss how the emotions, traumas, and stories of the past can linger in the body and create present day experiences. as well as how to move through and release them to live a more grounded, joyful, and peaceful life.
Dr. Liz Letchford is a clinician, researcher, artist, one of the founding coaches of Tonal, and founder of Body Church who approaches health, movement, and relationships through the lens of emotional wellness. Body Church is an online global weekly practice (LA studio set to open in January) pioneering a culture that values embodiment and empowerment through four modalities: mind, body, spirit, and community. tune in to hear more about Liz's fascinating discoveries and how this relates to you and your journey.
episode highlights:
- why we get triggered
- using the body to unwind the mind
- Liz's objective/medical background with the body
- Her switch to a body first, holistic, approach to healing
- The influence of emotions on our physical body + life experiences
- How trauma lives in the body
- Healing the past to be present today
- How to heal through the body
- Identifying heightened emotional states
- How to handle panic & anxiety
- Creating body awareness
- Spiro-kinetic breath
- Retraining the nervous system
- "We're heavy and tired because we're full of stories"
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Learn more at lizletchford.com
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