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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

How to Break Patterns: Childhood Wounds, Core Beliefs & Somatic Healing

from The Spiritual Virgins · host The Spiritual Virgins

Shirley shares the transformative framework from her ICM coaching program—the 3 A's: Awareness, Acceptance, and Aligned Action—and how it creates lasting change.In this episode:The crucial role of awareness in identifying patterns and behaviorsWhy acceptance (not judgment) is essential for healingHow aligned action reveals deeper layers of woundsBreaking the pattern of "never feeling like enough"Connecting childhood experiences to current relationship dynamicsUsing somatic work to access subconscious beliefsRe-parenting your inner child and giving them what they neededWhy weeding the garden is essential for growthThe onion metaphor: understanding layers of healingPractical meditation techniques for quieting intrusive thoughtsHow brain development from ages 0-7 shapes our core beliefsWhether you're working through childhood wounds or looking to understand why patterns keep repeating, this episode offers a roadmap for deep, sustainable transformation.Connect with Debra: deborahleebryant.com | Instagram @deborahleebryantConnect with Shirley: shirleyhollinger.com | Instagram @theshirleyhollinger

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Shirley shares the transformative framework from her ICM coaching program—the 3 A's: Awareness, Acceptance, and Aligned Action—and how it creates lasting change.In this episode:The crucial role of awareness in identifying patterns and behaviorsWhy...

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