The Healing Power of Safe Relationship with Mike Elliott

What if the thing you're longing for isn't success, certainty, or control?What if it's safety?Today I'm in conversation with Mike Elliott, a relationship coach, breathwork facilitator, and guide for men who are longing for deeper connection, emotional presence, and more meaningful relationships.Mike's work was deeply shaped by being separated from his biological mother at birth and adopted twice before the age of 14 months, experiences that later revealed deep patterns around abandonment, performance, and the fear of rejection. After years of pursuing external success, the collapse of his marriage became a catalyst for a profound healing journey into attachment, nervous system regulation, somatics, intimacy, and emotional embodiment.In this conversation, Mike shares openly about adoption, addiction, a shotgun held to his chest, heartbreak, suicidal ideation, nervous system healing, and the relationships that ultimately helped him reconnect with himself and transform his life.Together, we explore functional freeze, emotional safety, intimacy, attachment, sensitivity, and why so many people who appear successful on the outside still feel disconnected on the inside.More than anything, this conversation is about safety.The kind of safety that allows us to feel, connect, heal, and fully be ourselves.It's a reminder that no matter how disconnected, numb, or alone we may feel, healing remains possible.In this conversation, we explore:• Why our deepest wounds often become our greatest medicine• How trauma shapes our relationships• Why sensitivity is a strength• The role of safety in healing and connection• Simple practices for creating more presence in everyday lifeFavorite Quote:"The longest journey any of us will ever take is from our head to our heart."Resources & Links:Mike Elliott: @mikeelliott.relating | itsmikeelliott.com | The Sacred We podcastSong Mentioned: "In My Blood" by Shawn Mendeshttps://open.spotify.com/track/6Pce5yn5oOSDB6hZm8Ou2U?si=61a6111141374bd8Connect with Me: @siribaructhornton | sageandblushwellness.com | [email protected] this conversation resonated with you, I offer private Transformational Breathwork infused with Reiki sessions online and in person, as well as immersive retreats and Reiki Certification Retreats designed to help you reconnect with yourself, regulate your nervous system, release old patterns, and create greater safety, connection, and freedom in your life.Learn more at sageandblushwellness.comKeep expanding your capacity to feel good, one breath at a time.Send us Fan MailSupport the show