Living from the Heart… But What Is It, Really?

“Live from your heart.” It sounds simple, maybe even beautiful… but if you’ve ever been hurt, if openness has ever cost you something, then you know, it’s not always that easy.In this episode, I slow this idea down and really sit with it. What does it actually mean to live from your heart in a real, human life? Not in theory, not in a quote, but in the moments where you feel guarded, overwhelmed, or unsure if it’s even safe to open.We explore how the mind steps in to protect you, why that’s not a flaw but an intelligent adaptation, and how over time it can become the place you live instead of something that supports you. I also share a perspective on the heart as its own form of intelligence, one that communicates through feeling, resonance, and a quiet kind of knowing.This episode includes a gentle guided visualization to help you reconnect with your heart space, not by forcing openness, but by becoming reacquainted with what’s already within you.Because living from the heart isn’t about choosing between being open or being protected…it’s about learning how to be both.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might need these words today.To stay connected, follow along for upcoming Untamed Voices episodes and reflections.Remember: your story matters. Your truth belongs.Until next time — stay free, stay human, and keep listening to your untamed voice.Join Untamed Voices Community group of FB https://www.facebook.com/share/g/178tQDFCLb/Follow me on Insta @ https://www.instagram.com/untamed_voices_lvr?igsh=dWJuZnR0dDQwbjhv&utm_source=qrPodcast DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or professional mental health treatment. No client information or session content is ever shared. Any examples discussed are generalized, composite, or drawn from the counselor’s personal experiences and do not represent individual clients.Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. The counselor does not provide individualized advice through public platforms and maintains professional boundaries with current clients.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.