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Navigating Trauma: From Healing to Joy with Michelle Coyle & Pavini Moray | Seekers & Shifters Podcast | Episode 7

May 21, 2024 Michelle Coyle Episode 7
Navigating Trauma: From Healing to Joy with Michelle Coyle & Pavini Moray | Seekers & Shifters Podcast | Episode 7
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Navigating Trauma: From Healing to Joy with Michelle Coyle & Pavini Moray | Seekers & Shifters Podcast | Episode 7
May 21, 2024 Episode 7
Michelle Coyle

Seekers & ShiftersPodcast

Episode Title: Navigating Trauma: From Healing to Joy with Michelle Coyle & Pavini Moray

Host: Michelle Coyle 

Guest: Pavini Moray

Summary:

Welcome to "Seekers & Shifters" where we talk to the world’s foremost experts and personal growth and development and ask them everything we really want to know.

In this episode, Michelle and guest Pavini dive into the profound journey of healing from trauma and moving towards a life filled with joy and pleasure. They share their insights from years of experience in trauma therapy and discuss the revolutionary understanding that trauma is not just a mental experience but one deeply rooted in the body.

Time Stamps:

  1. [00:02:30] Understanding Trauma:
    • Introduction to the concept that trauma lives in the body, not just the mind.
    • Influential books like "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk and "Waking the Tiger" by Peter Levine.
    • The limitations of cognitive therapy in addressing the physical manifestations of trauma.
  2. [00:10:45] Somatic Approaches to Healing:
    • The importance of addressing trauma through somatic technologies.
    • Personal experiences of trauma release through physical activities like weightlifting.
    • The concept of trauma stored in different parts of the body and its impact on emotional well-being.
  3. [00:22:15] Generational Trauma:
    • The transmission of trauma across generations and its manifestations.
    • Scientific perspectives on epigenetics and behavioral transmission of trauma.
    • Personal anecdotes illustrating generational trauma and resilience.
  4. [00:35:00] Healing Practices and Empathy:
    • The role of attention and focus in healing and living a joyful life.
    • The power of empathy and the need for collective healing.
    • The importance of practices that cultivate joy, pleasure, and internal well-being.
  5. [00:47:30] Moving from Trauma to Pleasure:
    • Transitioning from a focus on trauma to pursuing activities that bring joy.
    • The significance of pleasure in achieving a balanced, fulfilling life.
    • How pleasure and joy contribute to personal and communal growth and empathy

Stay Connected:

Conclusion 

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how understanding and addressing trauma can lead to a more joyful and empathetic life. Michelle and Pavini’s insights and experiences provide valuable guidance for anyone on a healing journey or those interested in the deeper aspects of human experience and resilience. Join us in this enlightening conversation and learn how to transform pain into pleasure and trauma into joy.


Connect with our guest 

Instagram: @pavinicoakwellmoray
Website: www.pavinimoray.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Hold-Power-Respect-30-embodiment/dp/1623179246

Connect with Michelle

Instagram: @michelletoscale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcoyed
TikTok: @michelletoscale

Disclaimer: Seekers & Shifters acknowledges the privilege associated with engaging in personal growth activities and encourages listeners to consider their own circumstances and resources when embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

Show Notes

Seekers & ShiftersPodcast

Episode Title: Navigating Trauma: From Healing to Joy with Michelle Coyle & Pavini Moray

Host: Michelle Coyle 

Guest: Pavini Moray

Summary:

Welcome to "Seekers & Shifters" where we talk to the world’s foremost experts and personal growth and development and ask them everything we really want to know.

In this episode, Michelle and guest Pavini dive into the profound journey of healing from trauma and moving towards a life filled with joy and pleasure. They share their insights from years of experience in trauma therapy and discuss the revolutionary understanding that trauma is not just a mental experience but one deeply rooted in the body.

Time Stamps:

  1. [00:02:30] Understanding Trauma:
    • Introduction to the concept that trauma lives in the body, not just the mind.
    • Influential books like "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk and "Waking the Tiger" by Peter Levine.
    • The limitations of cognitive therapy in addressing the physical manifestations of trauma.
  2. [00:10:45] Somatic Approaches to Healing:
    • The importance of addressing trauma through somatic technologies.
    • Personal experiences of trauma release through physical activities like weightlifting.
    • The concept of trauma stored in different parts of the body and its impact on emotional well-being.
  3. [00:22:15] Generational Trauma:
    • The transmission of trauma across generations and its manifestations.
    • Scientific perspectives on epigenetics and behavioral transmission of trauma.
    • Personal anecdotes illustrating generational trauma and resilience.
  4. [00:35:00] Healing Practices and Empathy:
    • The role of attention and focus in healing and living a joyful life.
    • The power of empathy and the need for collective healing.
    • The importance of practices that cultivate joy, pleasure, and internal well-being.
  5. [00:47:30] Moving from Trauma to Pleasure:
    • Transitioning from a focus on trauma to pursuing activities that bring joy.
    • The significance of pleasure in achieving a balanced, fulfilling life.
    • How pleasure and joy contribute to personal and communal growth and empathy

Stay Connected:

Conclusion 

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how understanding and addressing trauma can lead to a more joyful and empathetic life. Michelle and Pavini’s insights and experiences provide valuable guidance for anyone on a healing journey or those interested in the deeper aspects of human experience and resilience. Join us in this enlightening conversation and learn how to transform pain into pleasure and trauma into joy.


Connect with our guest 

Instagram: @pavinicoakwellmoray
Website: www.pavinimoray.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Hold-Power-Respect-30-embodiment/dp/1623179246

Connect with Michelle

Instagram: @michelletoscale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcoyed
TikTok: @michelletoscale

Disclaimer: Seekers & Shifters acknowledges the privilege associated with engaging in personal growth activities and encourages listeners to consider their own circumstances and resources when embarking on a journey of self-discovery.