Episode 21: joanna townsend
31/10/2024
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Join Ailey Jolie and Joanna Townsend, a therapist, teacher, and mentor specializing in integrative approaches to trauma, spirituality, and personal transformation, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joanna discuss how embodiment can help manage family interactions, set boundaries, and handle unresolved trauma. In particular, Ailey and Joanna focus on family relationships, including the significance of setting boundaries, and practical ways to stay grounded and true to oneself amidst the societal pressures of the upcoming holiday season. We hope you enjoy the episode.
About In This Body: Conversations with leading experts about the importance of embodiment in living an authentic life. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our shared world?
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
01:00 Meet Joanna Townsend: Expertise and Experience
01:25 Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
05:33 Understanding Therapy and Its Relational Impact
09:14 Holiday Anxiety and Socialization
14:24 Inner Child Work and Family Interactions
23:45 Setting Boundaries with Family
29:00 Dealing with Guilt and Shame in Setting Boundaries
30:27 Understanding Emotions Underneath Guilt and Shame
31:59 Strategies for Handling Guilt and Shame During Holidays
32:51 Redefining Holiday Traditions
37:15 The Role of Holidays in Self-Discovery
40:36 Mindfulness and Body Connection During Holidays
45:05 Listening to Our Bodies and Setting Boundaries
50:51 Compassion and Connection: Final Thoughts
53:47 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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