Alyssa Stefanson
Alyssa Stefanson
Healing at the Root: Transforming Patterns into Purpose with Jakob Gricar
Healing at the Root: Transforming Patterns into Purpose with Jakob Gricar
Healing at the Root: Transforming Patterns into Purpose with Jakob Gricar
Tuesday 12th August 2025
Join Jakob Gricar as he guides leaders to overcome burnout and find purpose through ontological coaching and somatic practices.
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Alyssa Stefanson
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Mindful Recovery
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Jakob's journey from personal healing to coaching
- The importance of integrating modern science with ancient wisdom
- How ontological coaching addresses root causes of burnout
- The role of nervous system regulation in personal growth
- Balancing virtual and in-person coaching for deeper connection
It's really humbling for me as a practitioner to constantly be a student... always pushing myself to that growth edge.
In this episode of the Body Wisdom Rising Podcast, host Alyssa engages in an insightful conversation with Jakob Gricar, a renowned coach who specializes in guiding business leaders and entrepreneurs to overcome burnout and find their true purpose. Through a unique blend of ontological coaching, somatics, and transpersonal psychology, Jakob helps individuals address the root causes of their unhealthy patterns, leading them towards a life of alignment and fulfillment.
Jakob's personal healing journey began with a severe skin condition in his youth, which led him towards meditation and spiritual practices. This transformative experience ignited his passion for personal development and eventually guided him towards facilitating plant medicine journeys and high-end coaching. Jakob emphasizes the importance of integrating experiences, whether through virtual or in-person settings, to ensure lasting impact and connection. A significant part of Jakob's work involves nervous system regulation, a concept gaining popularity in personal development circles.
Contrary to common misconceptions, nervous system regulation is about flexibility and the ability to navigate states of dysregulation, not just remaining calm. This flexibility allows individuals to confront past traumas and expand their capacity for healing. Jakob underscores the value of combining Western psychology with ancient wisdom to create a holistic approach to healing. He stresses the importance of being both a facilitator and a learner, continually pushing the boundaries of personal growth and understanding.
This dual role allows him to provide authentic and empathetic guidance to his clients. The episode delves into the transformative power of addressing the root causes of burnout and how Jakob's approach fosters joy, curiosity, and alignment in one's personal and professional life. Listeners are encouraged to explore the interconnectedness of self-awareness, healing, and purpose as Jakob shares his profound insights and experiences.