Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Unlock Your Authentic Self: Join Deana Panza, licensed therapist and international mental health coach, for raw, transformative conversations about healing trauma, breaking generational patterns, and embracing personal growth. Each episode features intimate discussions mixed in with expert insights from mental health professionals, helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. Whether you're healing from past wounds, seeking personal development, or ready to break free from limiting beliefs, my hope is this podcast will help you understand yourself a little bit better so you can find more compassion and kindness for who you authentically are along your journey to self-discovery. Through real stories and professional expertise, you'll learn practical tools for building better relationships, setting boundaries, and cultivating self-compassion. I believe all humans are pretty dope and I’m here to help you see that you’re dope too!
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Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Connecting with Your Authentic Self: Understanding Self-Energy
Have you ever wondered how to truly connect with your authentic self and understand the different parts of your inner world?
Let’s dive into the concept of Self-energy through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. In this episode, I break down the eight critical characteristics of Self-energy - and explore how these elements help us differentiate between our authentic self and the protective parts that developed as survival mechanisms.
Throughout the episode, I provide practical strategies for recognizing and cultivating Self-energy, including how to notice when you're disconnected from your true self and techniques for becoming more grounded and present. Tune in to begin reconnecting with your authentic self.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- The hidden survival mechanisms that disconnect us from our authentic self
- Why curiosity and creativity are essential for personal growth and healing
- Techniques for developing self-compassion without self-sacrifice
- Why slowing down is the key to true self-connection
Exciting news! Applications are now open for Reclaim + Reconnect, my 12-week group program for healers who are ready to transform their lives by repairing their nervous system and breaking free from past pain.
All show notes are available at www.deanapanza.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Apply for Reclaim + Reconnect: https://www.deanapanza.com/reclaimandreconnect
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Email: deana@deanapanza.com
Reminder: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or individualized mental health or medical care.