There’s a unique connection between our ego, emotions, and the fear-driven responses we develop throughout life. The ego acts as our inner protector, shaping how we perceive ourselves and even how we think others see us. This episode uses the Adult Chair® Model to demonstrate how these protective strategies, formed in our formative years, can hinder growth in adulthood.

The Season 3 finale offers a thoughtful reflection on navigating the transformative emotions of midlife. The episode is filled with empowering discussions on managing stress, understanding midlife emotions, practicing somatic meditation, setting boundaries, and more. Practical advice is shared on starting where you are, with a focus on embracing even minimal effort, such as 3% progress, as a meaningful step forward. You’ll learn how managing emotions can transform relationships by fostering greater awareness and compassion.

Trauma-informed somatic healing meditations offer a transformative path to reconnecting with the body and fostering deep emotional healing. In this episode, Trauma-Informed Emotional Healing Coach Karena Neukirchner discusses the power of somatic healing meditations. Unlike traditional therapeutic methods that tend to focus mainly on cognitive processes, somatic healing taps into the body’s wisdom, allowing us to process emotions and experiences at a cellular level.

Racing thoughts can feel overwhelming, disrupting your focus, sleep, and overall mental well-being. These repetitive thought loops, common during moments of stress and midlife transitions, can lead to exhaustion and difficulty managing emotions.