Self-Portraits, Shadows & the Felt Sense — with Kat Mahale

In this episode, I sit down with Kat Mahale — photographer, speaker, mentor, facilitator and author — to talk about the deeper layers of self-portraiture and how images can become mirrors for healing. We reflect on how a single photo can carry a message from our inner world, and how dropping into the “felt sense” helps us listen to what’s underneath.We talk about Kat’s 2018 self-portrait, our shared experience of talk therapy that wasn’t quite landing, and how compassion can rise when we really see ourselves. It’s a conversation about remembering who we are — shadows, softness, and all.Joey’s Social Links: https://linktr.ee/innerlensJoey’s Website: https://joeycollazo.com/Guest Submitted Artwork: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vxFbXPdoNbwtkbUxnF_LI13rfAV6xgEd?usp=drive_linkFREE Mindful Mobile Photo Guide:https://innerlens.kit.com/starterTo purchase Kat’s book ‘What Now?https://www.feelmorecreative.org/whatnowKat’s website:https://www.feelmorecreative.org/Kat’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feelmorecreativeShow Notes:00:00 – The Transformative Power of Self-Portraiture05:37 – Embracing Self-Acceptance and Compassion10:46 – Understanding the Felt Sense15:34 – Creating Safe Spaces Through Therapeutic Photography20:06 – The Role of Creativity in Coping24:32 – Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World29:21 – Connecting with Joy and Presence32:54 – Sharing Vulnerability Through Photography34:46 – Returning to Center and Mindfulness