The First Mind Podcast Monica Wallace

Summary



In this conversation, Monica Wallace and Shanell Hagood discuss the topic of mother wounds and their impact on their lives as mothers. They share their personal experiences and the work they are doing to heal from these wounds. Monica emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing anger as a part of the healing journey. They also discuss the challenges of parenting their own children and the need to parent them based on their individual needs rather than projecting their own wounds onto them. In this conversation, Monica and Shanell discuss their experiences with the mother wound and how they have navigated their relationships with their mothers. They explore the different phases of healing and the importance of self-work. They also touch on the ancestral gifts passed down through their maternal lineages. Both Monica and Shanell share their approaches to Mother's Day and the significance of honoring their mothers while also taking care of themselves.



Takeaways

Mother wounds can arise from a variety of circumstances, including neglect, abuse, abandonment, or enmeshment.

Acknowledging and processing anger is an important part of the healing journey from mother wounds.

Parenting your own children based on their individual needs, rather than projecting your own wounds onto them, is crucial.

Healing from mother wounds requires seeking support, therapy, and doing the necessary inner work.

Understanding the difference between self-esteem and self-worth is essential in healing from mother wounds. Healing from the mother wound is a journey that takes time and self-work.

It is important to acknowledge and honor the positive aspects of the relationship with your mother, even if there are also wounds and challenges.

Mother's Day can be a complex and emotional time for those who have experienced a fractured relationship with their mother or have lost their mother.

Approaching Mother's Day with intention and self-care can help navigate the emotions and honor the mother figures in one's life.

The mother wound is interconnected with ancestral trauma and can inform how individuals engage with their own children.

Navigating the mother wound can lead to healing and growth, allowing individuals to break generational patterns and create healthier relationships with their children.

The healing journey is ongoing and may involve addressing other wounds, such as the father wound.

Pouring into oneself and prioritizing self-care is essential for healing and personal growth.

Sharing personal experiences and creating spaces for open and honest conversations about healing can provide support and guidance for others on their own healing journeys.



Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Mother Wound

09:14 Journey of Healing

21:54 Root of Dysfunctions

38:27 Navigating the Complexities of the Mother Wound

46:16 Setting Boundaries and Finding Peace

51:20 The Gifts Inherited from Our Mothers

55:45 Approaching Mother's Day with Authenticity

01:02:39 The Lifelong Journey of Healing

01:08:44 Breaking Generational Cycles through Healing

Summary



In this conversation, Monica Patrice interviews Mrs. Honey Bee, a shamanic high priestess, healer, diviner, and oracle. They discuss the concept of shadow work, which involves diving into one's repressed and hidden aspects to unearth and integrate them. Mrs. Honey Bee explains that she assists clients in their shadow work by providing writing assignments, oral assignments, and mirror work. She emphasizes that she is an assistant for cellular regeneration, mental reprogramming, and nervous system recalibration, and that clients ultimately heal themselves. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, following the light, and seeking the truth in one's healing journey. Mrs. Honey Bee shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's authentic self and releasing suppressed emotions. She discusses her experiences with rage and the need to express and transmute negative energy. Mrs. Honey Bee also highlights the significance of unconditional love and the understanding that we are all here to learn and grow. She encourages listeners to face their shadows, release their fears, and proclaim their freedom. Additionally, she discusses the danger of becoming too immersed in the healing journey and neglecting to live life fully. In this conversation, Mrs. Honey Bee encourages listeners to embrace their healed selves and go out into the world to experience love and life. She emphasizes the importance of accepting and loving oneself, regardless of past traumas or physical transformations. Mrs. Honey Bee also discusses the power of vulnerability and asking for help, as well as the importance of connecting with others who support and accept us. She shares her own journey of healing and transformation, and encourages listeners to take chances and embrace their authentic selves.

In this episode of the First Mind Podcast, Monica Patrice interviews Terrie Huberman, an intuitive healer. Terrie explains that as an intuitive healer, she primarily uses clairsentience (touch and feel) and clairaudience (hearing) to receive information and communicate with clients. She emphasizes the importance of doing research and finding authentic healers who can guide and support individuals on their healing journey. Terrie also discusses her approach to coaching, which involves a practical and pragmatic mindset combined with a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is attitude. She aims to empower her clients and teach them how to navigate their own energy and emotions. The conversation touches on topics such as being an empath, trauma, and the connection between spirituality and psychology. In this conversation, Terrie Huberman and Monica Patrice discuss the importance of healing trauma and tending to the human before focusing on spiritual growth. They emphasize the need for balance in mind, body, and spirit and the significance of understanding and addressing one's attachment style. Terrie shares a strategy called heart tapping, which involves tapping on the heart to activate the heart center and neutralize anxiety. They also discuss the importance of energetic hygiene and taking care of one's energy field. Terrie provides various resources and offerings for those interested in her work.



Takeaways

An intuitive healer uses their senses to receive information and communicate with clients, such as clairsentience (touch and feel) and clairaudience (hearing).

It is important to do research and find authentic healers who can guide and support individuals on their healing journey.

A practical and pragmatic approach combined with a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is attitude can empower clients and teach them how to navigate their own energy and emotions.

Being an empath is a survival skill that can be managed and used as a superpower by differentiating oneself from others and practicing compassion.

Pain and trauma can lead to compassion and empathy, which can be channeled into serving and helping others.

There is a connection between spirituality and psychology, and understanding energy and emotions can lead to personal growth and healing. Healing trauma and tending to the human are essential before focusing on spiritual growth.

Balance in mind, body, and spirit is crucial for navigating life.

Understanding and addressing one's attachment style can help in relationships.

Heart tapping is a strategy to neutralize anxiety and activate the heart center.

Taking care of one's energy field is important for energetic hygiene.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Terry, an Intuitive Healer

09:16 The Importance of Research and Authenticity in Healing

36:45 Healing Trauma and the Journey of Self-Discovery

48:52 Calming the Body with Heart Tapping

57:37 Maintaining Energetic Hygiene for Well-Being



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https://info.terriehuberman.com/hearttap888765-7626

In this episode, Monica interviews Sana, a life coach and spiritual mentor. Sana shares her journey of leaving her corporate job, starting her own business, and going through a spiritual awakening. She explains the difference between therapy and coaching, emphasizing the importance of lived experience in coaching. Sana incorporates somatics and plant medicine into her practice to help clients access their subconscious and heal trauma. She advises potential clients to choose a coach who is authentic, vulnerable, and resonates with them. Sana also discusses her unique living arrangement with her husband and how it has deepened their relationship. She shares her vision of hosting couples retreats in the future. In this conversation, Monica and Sana discuss the importance of healing and guiding others, as well as the need to help a large number of people. They also explore Sana's offerings, including her YouTube channel and one-on-one mentorship.



Takeaways

Coaching is often a natural progression for individuals who have a natural inclination to help others and are good at holding space for deeper issues.

Therapy is useful for accessing and understanding past experiences, while coaching focuses on implementing personal growth and reaching full potential.

When choosing a coach, look for authenticity, vulnerability, and lived experience. A coach should be able to hold space for you and make you feel safe.

Plant medicine, such as psilocybin, can be used to tap into the subconscious and connect with ancestors. It can provide clarity, healing, and permission to choose what you want.

Living apart together can deepen a relationship by allowing each partner to process emotions individually and come back with more clarity. It promotes emotional maturity, accountability, and deeper connections. Healing and guiding others is an important journey that can have a positive impact on individuals and society as a whole.

There is a need to help a large number of people and create a community of support to facilitate personal growth and transformation.

Sana offers various resources, including her YouTube channel and one-on-one mentorship, to help individuals on their healing journeys.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Introducing Sana

03:00 Starting Friendship Club

03:29 Spiritual Awakening and Personal Development

04:48 Living Apart Together

06:25 Embracing Emotional Alchemy

07:52 Going Viral and Starting Coaching

08:22 The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching

09:18 The Application of Healing

09:42 Similarities and Differences Between Therapy and Coaching

12:09 Approach to Coaching and First Session

13:43 Ideal Clients for Coaching

14:13 Choosing the Right Coach

16:06 Apprehension About Trying Coaching

20:37 Types of Plant Medicine

22:04 The Benefits of Plant Medicine

23:49 Trauma and Repressed Memories

25:13 The Importance of Cultural Competency

28:50 Choosing the Right Coach or Therapist

31:56 The Value of Investing in Coaching

35:12 The Spiritual Gym and Inner Work

40:55 Living Apart and Deepening the Relationship

46:29 Future Plans for Relationship Coaching

47:44 The Impact of Sana's Work

48:51 The Importance of Healing and Guiding Others

49:08 The Need to Help a Large Number of People

49:44 Connecting with Sana and Her Offerings

Summary

In this episode, Monica interviews her former therapist, Dr. Noelle Chappelle, about the therapeutic process and the importance of finding the right therapist. They discuss the journey of self-healing and the impact of therapy on personal growth. Dr. Chappelle shares her motivation to become a therapist and her focus on helping children and families. They also explore the benefits of EMDR therapy and the importance of culturally responsive therapy. The episode concludes with a discussion on trauma and the different types of trauma that individuals may experience. This conversation explores the topics of trauma and EMDR therapy. The discussion covers different types of trauma, including historical trauma and generational trauma. The concept of EMDR therapy is explained, highlighting its purpose and how it helps individuals process and refile traumatic memories. An example of EMDR therapy is shared, demonstrating its effectiveness in transforming a traumatic experience. The conversation concludes with advice for those interested in therapy, emphasizing the importance of finding a culturally responsive and competent therapist.



Takeaways

-Finding the right therapist is crucial for a successful therapeutic journey.

-Therapy is a personal journey of self-healing and growth.

-EMDR therapy can be an effective approach for addressing trauma.

-Culturally responsive therapy is important for creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment.

-Trauma can come in different forms and may have long-lasting effects. Trauma can take different forms, including big T trauma, little t trauma, historical trauma, and generational trauma.

-EMDR therapy is a treatment approach that helps individuals process and refile traumatic memories, allowing them to become neutral facts rather than emotionally activating experiences.

-EMDR therapy can be conducted via telehealth, making it accessible to individuals in various locations.

-When seeking therapy, it is important to find a therapist who is culturally responsive, clinically competent, and respectful.

-Therapy is a valuable tool for healing and recovery, and everyone deserves to seek help and support.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:00 The Importance of Therapy and Normalizing the Process

04:23 Recognizing the Need for Personal Therapy

06:44 The Journey of Self-Healing

07:20 Dr. Noelle Chappelle's Journey as a Therapist

10:26 Motivation to Help Others and Impact Generations

13:44 EMDR Therapy and its Benefits

15:36 Importance of Culturally Responsive Therapy

22:26 Understanding Trauma

28:06 Understanding Trauma

32:13 Explaining EMDR Therapy

37:00 Example of EMDR Therapy

42:13 Who is a Good Candidate for EMDR Therapy

45:44 Encouragement for Seeking Therapy

Welcome Back TFM listeners. After a brief January intermission I am happy to be back and bringing you the 9th episode of TFM Podcast.



In this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with long time friends Dr. Jalil M. Bishop and David Peake, M.Ed. for a conversation on how men navigate the journey through healing, learn to love themselves as well as sustain healthy loving relationships with partners.



We also discuss what men really want for Valentines Day.



Enjoy. Let's Heal!