The Art of Healing

This was by far one of my favorite episodes to date. Rikki Cloos and I break down how to create safety in your relationship, crack open the deeper no so obvious reasons why we become defensive, and discuss step by step how to get out of those negative patterns.

In this episode, I get really honest and vulnerable about my past struggles with anxious attachment, lacking confidence, addiction, shame, and broken relationships. I share with you a glimpse of my suffering, and the lessons it all taught me, with the hope that you can relate to what I share and find hope in your own healing journey. 

If you are looking for any of the resources I mentioned in the podcast including the Anxious Lovers Club or the Connection Course you can find them here at this link. 

Ian Pratt is the founder of Hero Journey, a 12 week program for men designed to help them claim the life they were made for. The journey of a hero is one of adventure and conquest. When we start to see ourselves as the main character in our own hero journey we fill our lives with meaning and purpose. Join our conversation as we explore the hero's journey. 

Find Ian on instagram here as well as the Hero Journey.

If your partner is the more anxious, avoidant, or emotionally avoided to type this episode is for you. We navigate strategies and approaches to having success with avoidant partners. 

You can find the Connection Course and all of Trevor's workshops and courses at this link. 

Learning how your upbringing impacts how you see the world can change everything in your own healing journey toward more healthy relationships. Nabill Zafir is known around the wold as "The Behavior Therapist" and shares with us deeply insightful knowledge on how our parents have a huge impact on our future love relationships. 

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Did you know you can literally shake off your emotions? In this episode we explore unique findings behind regulating the nervous system and healing trauma. 

Have you ever wanted to try EMDR but for some reason you have not had the chance. Maybe you cant find a therapist that feels like the right fit or maybe its too expensive. This episode if for you! I interview Jeff Tejcek who is the founder of Virtual EMDR, an innovative solution for providing EMDR treatment to people all over the world in the comfort of their own home. 

Ashlynn has spoken opening for year about the betrayal trauma she has experienced due to infidelity in her marriage. Ashlynn now helps women all over the world find healing in the aftermath of betrayal. 

Pye teaches us the critical role core values play in our relationships. He illustrates ways in which understanding your core values greatly impacts your ability to align and stay connected with your partner. 

Learning to understand why we act the way we act in relationships unlocks a door to change and connection. Jessica Baum is an expert in the field of attachment. Through her understanding of attachment she helps thousands of couples and individuals around the world to find healing in their relationships. 

Rikki Cloos is the author of The Anxious Heart Guide, a guide book for those who struggle with anxious attachment. Rikki shares her insights into the world of anxious attachment and how we can find emotional anchors and peace in the face of uncertainty as we navigate our relationships. 

Dr. Adam Moore has been specializing in helping those who wrestle with unwanted sexual behavior, as well as those who support them such as a spouse or partner. Adam shares in this episode insight as to why we experience apathy in changing unwanted habitual or addiction like sexual behavior, what support should and should not look like as well as many other insights related to pornography and relationships. 

On this episode Michelle and I explore how emotions can be used as a superpower in healing disconnection in our love relationships. Michelle is an Emotionally Focused therapist based in Lehi Utah. She is a relationship expert and has helped hundreds of couples heal the disconnection in their relationships. Michelle is also the host of "The Right Fit Podcast" where she interviews others therapists in Utah to help her listeners choose the right therapist for them.

Brittany made international news while trying to rescue her sisters from the home of her abusive father all while navigating her own trauma. Through this process Brittany discovered her spiritual gifts for healing through her art work. She shares how she now uses her spiritual gifts and her gifts as an artist to help others to heal. 

You can find Brittany on instagram @brittanyannedanger. 

Morgan Bowser shares her story of overcoming an addiction to pornography that started as a teenage girl. She also talks about how connection helped her to heal from abuse and from the grips of her addiction. 

I interview international coach, speaker, and author Kimberly Giles and learn from her how fear creates suffering in out lives as well as how to overcome that fear to live more fulfilling lives. Coach Kim can be found at https://www.claritypointcoaching.com/kimgiles You can find Kim’s 12 shapes test here https://www.upskillrelationships.com

On the show today I have The Blind Woodsman aka John Furniss and his wife Anni. John is know throughout the world for his incredible skill as a blind woodworker and Anni is known for her incredible talent for painting. On the podcast John shares his story of going blind due to a suicide attempt at age 16. John struggled with addiction, depression, and anxiety for a long time and shares how woodworking saved his life. 

You can find them @theblindwoodsman on TikTok and Instagram or at https://www.furnissstudios.com/

In this episode I share with you my own personal journey of trauma and healing. Back in 2019 I lost my job at Tesla, just got out of a traumatic relationship, broke my jaw and had to start life over in many ways. In this episode I share how I was able to create meaning form my suffering and how my suffering lead me to my career as a licensed associate marriage and family therapist. 

I hope you enjoy the Art of Healing

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