Episode 45: Chakra Series: Third Chakra: Claiming Your Personal Power

What this episode covers

In this episode, we delve into the Third Chakra. We share our journeys with the Manipura Chakra, how to deal with third Chakra imbalance, and how we can balance the third Chakra. The third Chakra plays a vital role in our sense of self. It's related to personal power and willpower. It is also closely associated with the color yellow and the element of fire, akin to that inner fire that we all have to tap into. Lili grew up in a Latino country, and being of Asian descent, people always reminded her of it, and she struggled with finding her identity. Back home, Lili was not allowed to express herself, and whenever she did, she'd get punished for it. The third Chakra has been a journey for Lili, and thankfully, she has made commendable progress. Shannon grew up in a culturally diverse background, and at some point, she felt like she had to take up the role of a parent in certain family dynamics. She had to be an overachiever for her to get noticed since she wasn't as vocal as her sister. As an adult, Shannon has received readings that challenge her to work towards connecting her third and fourth Chakras. Listen to learn more about Shannon and Lili's journeys with the third Chakra. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [00:17] What's the third Chakra? [02:51] Lili's journey with the third Chakra [04:59] Shannon's journey with the third Chakra [11:38] Third Chakra and self-control [13:34] Imbalance of the third Chakra [18:01] The power of being assertive [23:04] Balancing the third Chakra Magical Quotes: "Whenever you invalidate yourself or your body, then it creates this, like, spiral." "The body memorizes everything that has happened to you. And the way that it shows up later in life is not a memory but a reaction." "The more you know yourself, the better quality of life you're going to have." We would love to know, was there any situation in your life where you feel like you gave your power away or lacked identity? How does the 3rd Chakra play in your life? We would love to know and hear them. Share with us any comments, stories on any of our social media platforms. Note: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Resources: First Chakra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991333/14541181-episode-41-chakra-series-first-chakra-and-navigating-survival-and-anxiety.mp3?download=true] Second Chakra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991333/14883492-episode-44-chakra-series-second-chakra-understanding-emotions-and-embracing-vulnerability.mp3?download=true] Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk [https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score] School for Meditation and Healing  [https://psychichorizons.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991333/support] Where to find us: Website [https://psychicgirlsnextdoor.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/psychicgirls_nextdoor/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@psychicgirlsnextdoor] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@psychicgirlsnextdoor]