25 - Listening to Our Bodies: An Interview with Therapist Allison Bruce

Have you ever struggled with tuning into the wisdom of your own inner voice? In this episode, psychotherapist Allison Bruce talks about the importance of listening to the wisdom of our bodies. Allison talks about the “demand culture” that we live in that is focused more on achieving and producing rather than the quality of our “be-ing”. She talks about the importance of staying with the process of noticing how we experience tension in our bodies and gradually leaning into easing that tension. Key Takeaways: The pace of the lives and society we’re living in has a significant impact on our ability to connect with ourselves. When people are able to still themselves and notice their tendency to go toward distractions rather than staying present with themselves. Sometimes it can be very important to seek professional support to help us reconnect with ourselves and navigate what might emerge in our still moments. Resources: https://www.allisonebruce.com/ https://www.gestaltcleveland.org/ https://emdrtherapy.com/