The Path of Finding Home in the Body w/ Joe

In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Joe — a Eugene-based human, cyclist, and aspiring physical therapy assistant — to explore the transformative power of meeting life’s hardest moments with courage and honesty.Joe shares his journey through homelessness in Portland, speaking openly about living in a tent, navigating the city without resources, and the profound challenge of asking for help. He reflects on the shame he carried around both his housing situation and struggles with addiction, and how creating distance from these experiences allowed him to eventually speak about them with clarity and compassion.Our conversation weaves through substance use, festival culture, survival strategies, and the protective parts we develop in childhood — including Joe’s “fox spirit,” a part that learned to hide in order to stay safe. Together, we explore somatic healing, parts work, and the ongoing practice of trusting the process, even when we cannot yet see the path ahead.What emerges is a raw and compassionate dialogue about contrast, resilience, and the messy, non-linear path of healing. From discussing mold in cars to exploring Internal Family Systems and embodied awareness, this episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, ashamed, or uncertain about whether change is possible.This is a conversation about meeting ourselves honestly… and continuing to love forward.Topics explored: homelessness, addiction recovery, shame, somatic healing, parts work, animal spirit medicine, surrender, resilience, and the practice of trusting life.Stay Connected & Support the WorkIf this conversation resonated with you and you’d like to stay connected, you can find my offerings, events, and writing at:Website: moonmountainhealing.comSubstack: The Loving Forward ChroniclesInstagram: @moonmountainhealingllcEmail: [email protected] can support this work by subscribing to the podcast, sharing this episode with someone who may need it, or leaving a review — these simple actions help this message reach more hearts.If you feel called to go deeper, you can explore upcoming breathwork journeys, men’s groups, and somatic shadow work containers through the website.Thank you for listening… and for continuing to love forward. Get full access to Jacob at ohlalbritton.substack.com/subscribe