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Curiosity Killed the Shame (Not the Cat)

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Some days are harder than others, and that soul-deep exhaustion you're feeling might be more than just physical tiredness. It might be your body's way of sending you an important message.
When I was going through my toughest times—experiencing unexplainable aches, inflammation, and brain fog—doctors kept running tests and prescribing medications. But no one asked about my life circumstances or emotional well-being. They were giving me pills when what I needed was a pause to get curious about what was really happening beneath my symptoms.
This episode explores the profound difference between judgment and curiosity in our healing journey. When we judge ourselves harshly for not "being over it" or for "doing that thing again," we activate our sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight), creating an internal environment where healing becomes physiologically impossible. Your body simply cannot heal when it feels unsafe, and self-judgment is one of the quickest ways to create that feeling of danger.
Curiosity, however, activates our parasympathetic nervous system—creating the safety our bodies need to heal. We explore practical questions you can use to cultivate curiosity about your mind ("What else could be true?"), your body ("What sensation am I experiencing right now?"), and your spirit (remembering that even God welcomes your difficult questions). These gentle inquiries open pathways to connection with yourself and others that judgment simply cannot access.
Remember, your healing journey isn't linear, but you don't have to walk it alone. Reach out and connect with our community of compassionate women who understand what you're going through. You are exactly where you're meant to be, and the world needs the healing, whole version of you.

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It’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook group—a supportive community where women like you find peace, joy, and purpose. Together, we’ll nurture your mind, body, and spirit so you can shine again. Don’t wait to start your journey back to yourself.
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Music by Adipsia

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Chapters

1. When Life Feels Hard (00:00:00)

2. Curiosity vs. Judgment (00:04:15)

3. Understanding Your Nervous System (00:09:00)

4. Practicing Mind-Body-Spirit Curiosity (00:14:40)

5. Your Healing Journey Isn't Linear (00:21:15)

153 episodes

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Content provided by Melissa Holman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Melissa Holman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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Some days are harder than others, and that soul-deep exhaustion you're feeling might be more than just physical tiredness. It might be your body's way of sending you an important message.
When I was going through my toughest times—experiencing unexplainable aches, inflammation, and brain fog—doctors kept running tests and prescribing medications. But no one asked about my life circumstances or emotional well-being. They were giving me pills when what I needed was a pause to get curious about what was really happening beneath my symptoms.
This episode explores the profound difference between judgment and curiosity in our healing journey. When we judge ourselves harshly for not "being over it" or for "doing that thing again," we activate our sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight), creating an internal environment where healing becomes physiologically impossible. Your body simply cannot heal when it feels unsafe, and self-judgment is one of the quickest ways to create that feeling of danger.
Curiosity, however, activates our parasympathetic nervous system—creating the safety our bodies need to heal. We explore practical questions you can use to cultivate curiosity about your mind ("What else could be true?"), your body ("What sensation am I experiencing right now?"), and your spirit (remembering that even God welcomes your difficult questions). These gentle inquiries open pathways to connection with yourself and others that judgment simply cannot access.
Remember, your healing journey isn't linear, but you don't have to walk it alone. Reach out and connect with our community of compassionate women who understand what you're going through. You are exactly where you're meant to be, and the world needs the healing, whole version of you.

Feeling stuck, snappy, or soul-tired?

The Flow Challenge is your 10-day nervous system reset to help you realign and rise into the life you crave.

Each day, you'll get an e-mail with educational videos, experiential exercises, and journal prompts to create real change—fast.

A VIP option with live calls, meditations, and more.

Sign up for the challenge HERE

It’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook group—a supportive community where women like you find peace, joy, and purpose. Together, we’ll nurture your mind, body, and spirit so you can shine again. Don’t wait to start your journey back to yourself.
Join Reignite Your Flame HERE

Support the show

Are you a woman over 40 who is on the verge of a mental or physical breakdown? Are you ready to invite peace, joy, and excitement into your life again? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-Mintues AND Join the Reignite Your Flame Group on Facebook where women, just like you, come together to support, encourage, and connect.

Music by Adipsia

  continue reading

Chapters

1. When Life Feels Hard (00:00:00)

2. Curiosity vs. Judgment (00:04:15)

3. Understanding Your Nervous System (00:09:00)

4. Practicing Mind-Body-Spirit Curiosity (00:14:40)

5. Your Healing Journey Isn't Linear (00:21:15)

153 episodes

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