Being an Empath and Bright Light with Gurds Hundal

In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Gurds Hundal about: [00:00:41] Trauma's impact [00:01:19] Gurds shares her transformative experience in 2012, including a misdiagnosis and a deep personal awakening. [00:07:41] Observations on the profound experiences many had and energy shifts around 2012 – 2014. [00:08:45] The deeper layers of trauma and changes since 2020, including increased isolation, societal shifts and the awakening brought on by the pandemic. [00:10:24] How trauma can stem from various sources, including childhood and ancestral experiences. [00:15:13] Being an empath, the impact of absorbing others' emotions, and learning to manage it. [00:17:21] The experience of being a bright light and the necessity of preserving energy and setting boundaries. [00:18:42] The misconception that empaths must absorb everyone's feelings and the importance of honing empathic abilities. [00:23:28] The impact of cultural and ancestral patterns on women's ability to trust themselves. [00:24:32] Quieting the mind and discerning between the voice of chaos and inner wisdom. [00:27:29] The importance of consistent practice in meditation and inner work.   Learn more about Gurds: Gurds Hundal is a trauma coach and inner work expert for high achieving, sensitive women, her mission is to empower them to transform trauma and trust themselves, so they can powerfully move forward in their life. With 12 years experience in trauma healing, boundaries and inner child work, women come to Gurds for advice, guidance and tools to become happier, healthier, and peaceful through her Infinite Trust Method and Rise Up Sister VIP Day and so much more. Her community is powerful and full of awesome sisters, growing, evolving and healing. For two years, Gurds has studied the ancient wisdom of women and the wounds of patriarchy to help them stand in their power, and reclaim parts of themselves that they had lost, forgotten or abandoned. Gurds is no stranger to trauma, she has healed many things her my life including, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. Gurds has healed familial, ancestral, cultural, societal, relationship and first-generational trauma. Gurds is committed to helping women feel seen, heard and understood. Her podcast was named as one of the Best Inner Peace Podcasts 2020 and she was interviewed on Hay House Radio. Find out more at http://gurdshundal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgurds/   Connect with Jennifer: Sign Up for your Free 'Activate your Highest Destiny' Meditation: https://join.jenniferspor.com/highestdestiny Website: https://www.jenniferspor.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferspor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_spor/ Did you enjoy today's episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple podcasts to share the love!