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On today's episode, Luis is joined by Stefanie Joseph, a soma intuitive coach deeply committed to empowering individuals on their path of self-discovery and healing. 

Luis and Stefanie honestly and tenderly explore the nuances of life and death. 

Luis and Stefanie discuss:
Her losing her job while taking the HLN CourseHer sister's sudden illness and subsequent deathBeing with a body as consciousness comes-and-goesWhy death is not the endHow the experience with her sister evolved her professional practiceWhat "moving grief" meansYou can learn about Stefanie's work at: https://stefaniejoseph.com/


You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Nutrition slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Parenting slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group
You can register for the Cravings De-Stigmatized webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cravings-destigmatized-webinar

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about veganism. Luis recently shifted away from a purely vegan diet, and the HLN Team discusses their own personal experiences with diet, as well as with the associated identity that can come from dietary choices. 

They discuss: 
why Luis is no longer vegancentering what works for the animal body how veganism can be both a diet, as well as an identity and a political perspectivehaving flexibility to change, and to be honest, in group social situationsnavigating identity and expectationsYou can listen to the podcast episode Luis references here:
[Ep. 155] When Identity Starts To Constrict You w/ Anne Connor

For more information about Holistic Life Navigation's offerings, please visit: www.holisticlifenavigation.com



You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Nutrition slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Parenting slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group
You can register for the Cravings De-Stigmatized webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cravings-destigmatized-webinar

On today's episode Luis is joined by Peter A. Levine, PhD: psychotherapist, author, and creator of Somatic Experiencing.

They discuss:
How their personal histories have shaped their lives and workThe importance of titrationThe mystical and shamanic aspects of SEThe deep mystery inherent in trauma healing workThe teachers and moments that combined and synthesized to inform Peter's teachingsYou can read more about Peter, and purchase his books, and explore programs here: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/

You can visit Somatic Experiencing International's website here: https://traumahealing.org/
You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Nutrition slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Parenting slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group
You can register for the Cravings De-Stigmatized webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cravings-destigmatized-webinar

Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.
Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1


You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Nutrition slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Parenting slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group
You can register for the Cravings De-Stigmatized webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cravings-destigmatized-webinar

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Africa Brooke, a developmental coach who works with hyper-visible people and author of The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance. 

Luis and Africa have a riveting exchange where they share their experiences with the biology of belonging, the high of shaming or humiliating, and fawning.

Luis and Africa discuss:
Identity of oppressionRepression of our power, expression, and curiosity due to fearHolding multiple truths simultaneouslyCall-Out & Cancel CultureHumanizing our "opponents"You can learn more about Africa's work at: https://africabrooke.com/


You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Nutrition slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Parenting slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group
You can register for the Cravings De-Stigmatized webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cravings-destigmatized-webinar

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks attachment styles, taking a perspective based in somatics rather than one of pathology.

They discuss: 
how attachment style isn't fixed, but is relational and environmentalhow identifying our styles can be helpful for pattern recognition, but can be difficult if they become identityhow to relate to attachment styles and habitswhat secure attachment meansagency vs. urgency

You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Nutrition slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Parenting slow group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group
You can register for the Cravings De-Stigmatized webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cravings-destigmatized-webinar