Still Within
Reconnecting to the innate wisdom that exists within our mind, body and spirit through nervous system regulation and brain rewiring. We will explore cutting edge science, practical tools, and timeless practices that empower you to regain balance, enhance mental clarity, and live in harmony with your true self. Whether you're seeking to reduce stress, cultivate resilience, or rediscover the mindbody connection, this podcast is your guide to tuning back into the rhythms of your own inner wisdom.
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Still Within
Meeting Suffering: Finding Strength in Discomfort, Connection, and Inner Knowing with Rachel Pfeiffer
Suffering is an inescapable part of the human experience—but what if it’s also a gateway to growth and transformation? In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist and yogi Rachel Pfeiffer (aka the yogitherapist) to explore how we can meet suffering. We discuss the ancient wisdom of Buddhism, the role of yoga in building resilience to discomfort, and why our minds protect us from overwhelming sensations.
Together, we examine the societal roots of depression and anxiety, to understand why thinking about these struggles individually is an incomplete picture. Rachel also shares powerful somatic exercises to help rebuild safety in the body, reconnect with inner knowing, and trust that even rock-bottom moments hold the potential for transformation.
Join us for this deep conversation about suffering, authenticity, and the wisdom that emerges when we learn to dance with life instead of resisting it.
Rachel mentions these books in the episode:
Lost Connections by Johann Hari and Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
You can find Rachel on instagram @yogitherapist and listen to her podcast The Yogi Therapist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/194zVcw3muqIiXWu7ihQdr?si=422e96f530ed44b8 or Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yogi-therapist/id1707109678
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