Undoing Resistance to Love's Presence: The Path to Embodied Healing with Greg Vorst and Michael of Embodied Recovery

In this powerful and intimate episode of The Soul Mirror, host Shreya sits down with Greg Vorst and Michael, co-founders of Embodied Recovery, to explore why we often resist the very thing we crave most—love. This conversation dives deep into the intersection of breath, trauma healing, shame, and embodied spirituality. Greg and Michael share grounded wisdom from years of guiding others through addiction, disconnection, and shame into radical presence and self-acceptance. Listeners will learn why control, rigidity, and unworthiness block love—and how we can soften through ancient breath practices like Sundo, psychological repatterning, and daily presence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with inner resistance, toxic shame, or the feeling that they are too broken to be loved. Perfect for seekers, healers, therapists, and anyone reclaiming wholeness. About the Guests Greg Vorst and Michael are the co-founders of Embodied Recovery and MELoS Center. Together, they offer trauma-informed somatic healing rooted in ancient Korean breathwork (Sundo), psychology, and spiritual presence. They work with individuals healing from addiction, mental health challenges, and deep emotional wounds—offering daily practices, monthly events, and workshops to guide people back home to themselves. Key Takeaways : Resistance to love often stems from unconscious fear, control, and inner rigidity. Love is always present, but we’re not always available to receive it. Addiction and mental health challenges often signal disconnection not just from others—but from the self, the body, and breath. Toxic shame convinces us we are unlovable; healing begins by gently revealing, not hiding, our inner experiences. Embodied practices like Sundo teach us to breathe fully into our lower center (hara/dantien), shifting us out of mental loops and into presence. The breath regulates the nervous system, opening access to parasympathetic states where love and safety can enter. Letting go of perfection and achievement-based love is key to healing—love isn’t earned, it’s remembered. Love might not show up the way we expect. Releasing expectations helps us notice the subtle, ever-present grace in everyday life. How to Connect with the Guests: Website: https://embodiedrecovery.comNonprofit Events & Sundo Workshops: https://www.meloscenter.org/Contact Greg: 883-72-3610Monthly Community Talks: Final Friday of every month (in person + Zoom) Want to be a guest on The Soul Mirror? DM on PM Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST Tune to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind OUR SERVICES Business Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/ Individual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/ Share Your Story With World - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US • Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavik • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind • LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavik • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclub • Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEW Share your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/ Share a video Testimonial - https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #mentalhealthpodcast #traumahealing #breathwork #shamehealing #selflovejourney #addictionrecovery #embodiedhealing #loveawareness #MindfulnessMatters #wellnessjourney #HealingIsPossible #spiritualpodcast #SoulMirror #mentalhealthawareness #selfacceptance #breathislife #communityhealing #podcastinglife #podcasthost #consciousliving #trending #foryou #tiktokviral #healingconversation #recoveryjourney     ★ Support this podcast ★