EP 126| Featuring: Laura Giles, LCSW

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Laura Giles, LCSW, who has spent over 20 years in the mental health field focusing on trauma work.  She uses shadow work to help survivors live more authentically.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey –  Laura Giles embarked on her journey into the realm of trauma work and shadow exploration from a young age. Growing up, she experienced being "othered" and bullied, which ignited her curiosity about human relationships and psychology. Despite facing challenges, Laura found solace and purpose in understanding people's behavior and the underlying dynamics of trauma.
- Laura's journey into trauma work and shadow exploration
- Understanding your internal programs
- Emotions bring us to our beliefs
- Exploring the unfamiliar without committing to change
- Understanding the transformative power of shadow work
- Importance of authenticity and safety in healing trauma
- Approach to guiding individuals through shadow work
- Honoring your own desires - even when you are content
-  Discussion on proactive seeking of growth and improvement
- High functioning survivors
- Taking back your power by letting go and taking control of yourself only

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Connecting with others; all about family (not necessarily blood family)
2. Community.
3.  Sacred Travel

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1.  YouTube
2. IG
3. X
4. Her Podcast:  Its not you; It’s Me

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