EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 55 MIN
Exploring Somatic Intelligence and Mystical Connections
from EZ Conversations · host Furkhan Dandia
In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Ellen Slater joins the host to discuss her journey in the field of mental health over the past 20 years, focusing on somatic space and relational neuroscience. Ellen shares her experiences and insights into the mystical and intuitive aspects of healing, emphasizing the importance of listening to the body's messages and developing somatic intelligence. The conversation covers topics such as trauma, the importance of grounding, the role of metaphors in understanding our sensations, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Ellen explains her 'Head and Heart' model, which aims to reconcile the rupture between the logical and sensory aspects of human experience. The episode concludes with practical advice for cultivating a deeper connection with one's inner self and fostering a relationship with nature and the universe.Ellen Slater is a therapist, yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher with 20 years of experience working in hospitals, community mental health clinics, the criminal justice system, and private practice. She has specialized training in stress, anxiety, and trauma, including a post-graduate fellowship in addiction and trauma from the Seattle Veterans Administration. Ellen is founder of Head & Heart, an interdisciplinary treatment approach that breaks down the silos of modern medicine and unites biology, psychology, and earth based practices. Head & Heart offers an online mindfulness program, continuing education training, and retreats for mental health providers. Ellen connects people to evidence-based ancient healing.Link:www.ellenslater.com04:07 Introduction and Guest Welcome05:55 Ellen's Journey into Mental Health06:46 Understanding Somatic Intelligence08:07 The Mystical and Intuition13:24 Trauma and the Body21:12 Interconnection and Quantum Physics25:21 Storytelling and Universal Unity30:57 Exploring Control and Paradoxes31:21 Historical Shifts in Society and Beliefs31:53 The Impact of Fear and Disconnection33:04 Grounding and Inner Work35:06 Introduction to Relational Neuroscience36:19 Parenting and Inner Healing40:36 The Prism Model and Inner Aspects47:11 Healing the Rupture with Earth and Body49:48 Final Thoughts and ResourcesSponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/ezconversations for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/e2d248wpwtav for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Sponsors of the Podcast:BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of therapyAura: For a free two-week trialDookioMentalNuCalm: for a one-week free trialDescript LeanWorldsDr. Lewis Nutrition WeInspectOpteryEleven LabsJaneSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeDisclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered therapy, counselling, or clinical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist–client relationship. The views expressed are my own and are separate from my clinical practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Ellen Slater joins the host to discuss her journey in the field of mental health over the past 20 years, focusing on somatic space and relational neuroscience. Ellen shares her experiences and insights into the mystical and intuitive aspects of healing, emphasizing the importance of listening to the body's messages and developing somatic intelligence. The conversation covers topics such as trauma, the importance of grounding, the role of metaphors in understanding our sensations, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Ellen explains her 'Head and Heart' model, which aims to reconcile the rupture between the logical and sensory aspects of human experience. The episode concludes with practical advice for cultivating a deeper connection with one's inner self and fostering a relationship with nature and the universe. Ellen Slater is a therapist, yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher with 20 years of experience working in hospitals, community mental health clinics, the criminal justice system, and private practice. She has specialized training in stress, anxiety, and trauma, including a post-graduate fellowship in addiction and trauma from the Seattle Veterans Administration. Ellen is founder of Head & Heart, an interdisciplinary treatment approach that breaks down the silos of modern medicine and unites biology, psychology, and earth based practices. Head & Heart offers an online mindfulness program, continuing education training, and retreats for mental health providers. Ellen connects people to evidence-based ancient healing. Link: www.ellenslater.com 04:07 Introduction and Guest Welcome 05:55 Ellen's Journey into Mental Health 06:46 Understanding Somatic Intelligence 08:07 The Mystical and Intuition 13:24 Trauma and the Body 21:12 Interconnection and Quantum Physics 25:21 Storytelling and Universal Unity 30:57 Exploring Control and Paradoxes 31:21 Historical Shifts in Society and Beliefs 31:53 The Impact of Fear and Disconnection 33:04 Grounding and Inner Work 35:06 Introduction to Relational Neuroscience 36:19 Parenting and Inner Healing 40:36 The Prism Model and Inner Aspects 47:11 Healing the Rupture with Earth and Body 49:48 Final Thoughts and Resources Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/ezconversations for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/e2d248wpwtav for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1 Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com
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