89. Healing Trauma: Nervous System Insights & Regulation Techniques from NatNat Bedard
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In this enlightening episode, we journey through the profound experiences of NatNat Bedard, who shares her transformative path of healing from severe health challenges, including significant brainstem and cerebellum lesions. NatNat's story is a powerful testament to the strength found in self-compassion and the critical importance of lifting the ego's defenses to access authentic emotions.
NatNat delves into the essential role of meditation and self-awareness in overcoming trauma. By cultivating mindfulness and presence through breathwork, she explains how creating space between awareness and thoughts can allow deeper emotions to emerge without reactivity, promoting emotional regulation and greater self-awareness. We explore the interconnectedness of the nervous system with past life energies and generational trauma, emphasizing the importance of somatic practices in processing these energies.
Throughout the episode, NatNat highlights the delicate balance between giving and receiving, the role of the ego, and the necessity of trusting oneself amidst societal pressures. Her insights offer a rich tapestry of wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the profound connection between self-awareness, healing, and inner peace.
Join us as NatNat shares her personal experiences and professional insights, illustrating how facing vulnerabilities and stored traumas is crucial for achieving true inner lift. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone seeking healing and self-discovery.
Bio: NatNat, also known as Natalie Bedard, is an 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 committed to guiding others on their journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being. As the founder of Lift OneSelf and the host of the Lift Oneself podcast, she’s been transforming lives since 2019 by offering tools to regulate the nervous system, relieve emotional pain, and transform anxiety into empowerment.
NatNat’s trauma-informed approach helps individuals embrace their fullest potential through small, actionable steps toward growth and transformation. Despite facing life-threatening illness and the challenges of single parenthood, she remains a resilient mentor, empowering clients with compassion, resilience, and radical honesty.
Her podcast blends meditation, insightful dialogue, and practical advice, helping listeners navigate the messy, imperfect journey of life. NatNat believes everyone deserves to feel safe, loved, and appreciated, especially by themselves.
Join her on this journey of healing and self-awareness, where every episode is an invitation to lift oneself and embrace the warrior work of life.
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