Tales of Recovery ~ Numbing, Cultural Anesthesia and TraumaTales of Recovery ~ Numbing, Cultural Anesthesia and Trauma
The Gris Alves‘s Podcast Tales of Recovery
Numbing, Cultural Anesthesia and Trauma- one of the top three obstacles that get in the way of healing by SENSING and allowing emotions to flow through our bodies. How are you anesthesising? Is it worth it? I did it for years an years, an appropia...
32:06•23 Aug 2022
Breaking Free from Numbing: Gris Alves on Embracing Emotions
“Once you figure out that you need to surrender- and hopefully you're in good company of somebody guiding you through it, through the experience, somebody who's grounded, somebody who can assist you, somebody can walk you through, allowing these sensations to feel, somebody has soft and calm and compassionate energy, you are going to be feeling some of the things that you've never felt before, and this is a great way to get out of these numbing techniques and anesthesia modalities that we're living in in the society.”
Ever wondered why we numb ourselves to avoid pain? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Tales of Recovery', Gris Alves dives deep into the concept of numbing and cultural anesthesia. Drawing from her own journey through addiction and sobriety, Gris opens up about her past reliance on alcohol, drugs, and other distractions to escape emotional pain. But here's the twist: by numbing herself, she also numbed the joy and beauty life has to offer.
Gris makes a compelling case for embracing all emotions, even the intense and scary ones, to fully experience life's richness. She challenges societal norms that push us towards numbing and questions who really benefits from our disconnection. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, Gris explores how psychedelics, trauma therapy, and mindfulness can help us reconnect with our true selves.
She emphasizes the importance of seeking compassionate, experienced support and reminds us that surrendering isn't about giving up but about letting go of resistance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from numbing habits and live a more emotionally vibrant life.
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