EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Life Force We Learned to Suppress
from Alchemical Meanderings · host lizzie bryher
In this episode, I speak to something many of us never had words for.How, early in life, we learned to leave our bodies in order to survive and how that way of coping, though adaptive, can later become a source of suffering.This reflection explores what happens when we begin to gently return our attention to the body, to sensation, emotion, and the life force within us that was once suppressed or frozen. Not as a way to fix ourselves or get rid of feelings, but as a way of coming back into relationship with ourselves.I speak about how feeling helps restore agency, boundaries, intuition, and a deeper sense of connection not only within ourselves, but with others and the world around us.This piece is offered to my younger self, and to anyone who learned to survive by leaving their body.You can find out more about my work at www.treasureu.co.uk. © Lizzie Bryher 2026. All rights reserved.This podcast is for reflective and educational purposes only.It’s not a substitute for medical or psychological care.If you’re struggling, please seek support from a qualified professional.
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In this episode, I speak to something many of us never had words for.How, early in life, we learned to leave our bodies in order to survive and how that way of coping, though adaptive, can later become a source of suffering.This reflection explores what happens when we begin to gently return our attention to the body, to sensation, emotion, and the life force within us that was once suppressed or frozen. Not as a way to fix ourselves or get rid of feelings, but as a way of coming back into relationship with ourselves.I speak about how feeling helps restore agency, boundaries, intuition, and a deeper sense of connection not only within ourselves, but with others and the world around us.This piece is offered to my younger self, and to anyone who learned to survive by leaving their body.You can find out more about my work at www.treasureu.co.uk. © Lizzie Bryher 2026. All rights reserved.This podcast is for reflective and educational purposes only.It’s not a substitute for medical or psychological care.If you’re struggling, please seek support from a qualified professional.
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