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The Western Hippie | Holistic Healing for dogs, horses, and humansAuthor: Michaela Mae & Willie the Corgi
Welcome to the Western Hippie Podcast! Im on a journey to find the best w-holistic remedies for my dogs, horses, myself, and YOU! Because were not just one thing. Were not just an arm, an emotion, or a heart, were ALL OF THE THINGS, and its all connected.My goal is to1) Share my findings with you2) Teach you how to develop your own holistic healing philosophy 3) And take care of your dogs and horses in a way thats best for you and themI promise to talk about all the things: the good, the hard, the beautiful, and the ugly and share those in the most honest and authentic way I can.If you have a subject you want me to cover, please send an email with the subject line PODCAST TOPIC to michaelalpaluck@gmail.comThank you for being here at The Western Hippie. Willie and I appreciate you Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The grief we don't talk about enough
Episode 27
Tuesday, 18 February, 2025
In this episode of the Western Hippie podcast, host Michaela shares personal updates about her pets and her journey into holistic healing. She delves into the topic of grief, discussing its various forms beyond death, and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing grief in our lives. Michaela explores her own experiences with shedding identity and the emotional challenges that come with it. She highlights the significance of nervous system regulation in emotional healing and reflects on the role of art as a therapeutic outlet for processing grief. The episode concludes with a heartfelt reminder to give ourselves permission to grieve, regardless of the circumstances.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:05 Exploring Grief and Its Misconceptions05:50 The Process of Shedding Identity09:05 Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Healing12:04 Navigating Personal Grief and Relationships15:51 Art as a Medium for Healing20:48 Conclusion and Permission to GrieveTakeawaysIncorporating magic and fun into daily life is important.Grief is not just about death; it encompasses many life changes.The lens through which we view health affects our healing process.Nervous system regulation is crucial for emotional healing.Art can be a powerful medium for processing grief.It's okay to feel multiple layers of grief over time.Shedding old identities can be a painful but necessary process.Overthinking often leads to under-feeling; being present is key.Giving yourself permission to grieve is essential for healing.Personal growth often involves navigating complex emotions. Sound Bites"Make a wish, even if it's not 11:11.""I wanted to have more visuals.""How do I not force myself to let go?""Give yourself permission to grieve."Keywordsgrief, emotional healing, holistic health, nervous system, identity, personal growth, art therapy, self-worth, change, healing modalities