Healing from Past Traumas and Building Resilience (Rachael Spyker)

In this conversation, Ryan speaks with Rachael Spyker about healing from past traumas and building resilience. They discuss the importance of connecting with the body and being in right relationship with oneself and others. Rachael explains that being in right relationship with the body involves being aware of and attuned to the sensations and emotions experienced in the present moment. She emphasizes the need to honor the defenses of dissociation and gradually relearn how to connect with the body. Additionally, Rachael highlights the significance of accurate attunement and deep listening in building right relationships with others.Key TakeawaysConnecting with the body is essential for healing and involves being aware of and attuned to the sensations and emotions experienced in the present moment.Reconnecting with the body after dissociation requires honoring the defenses that led to disconnection and gradually learning to feel safe in the body again.Right relationship with others involves accurate attunement and deep listening, allowing individuals to feel seen, heard, and understood.Emotions follow a wave-like pattern and need to be fully experienced and processed in order to move towards healing.Rachael has a Masters in Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Kelowna BC, Canada. She works with a variety of trauma informed therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and EMDR. She also runs women's retreats, group ceremonies, workshops and events, and is the host of the Deconstruction Podcast. Check out her Website: https://www.alchemycounselling.ca/ Listen to the Deconstruction Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OJzuOMS8UgB4BCMURoSdbhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deconstruction/id1553337876 Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemypsychotherapy/ Learn more about HopeGuide and Ryan Pink Join us on YouTube to watch full episodes Help us amplify the message!Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Please Rate and Review the podcast on Apple and Spotify!