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Episode 218 - Healing Isn’t When the Pain Stops, It’s When the Patterns Do

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On this episode Brian Berneman explores the concept of healing beyond the cessation of pain or suffering, and discuss the role of pain in personal growth.

  • Healing isn't just about eliminating pain; it's about shifting underlying emotional, behavioral, energetic, and ancestral patterns
  • Pain and suffering are messengers, signaling aspects of ourselves that need attention and transformation
  • Healing is non-linear, often messy, and can initially intensify awareness of repressed feelings before leading to clarity and lightness
  • Multiple modalities (e.g., somatic work, mindfulness, energy healing) can be employed in the healing journey, tailored to individual needs

Redefining Healing:

  • Healing goes beyond symptom disappearance
  • Pain as a messenger, not an enemy
  • Healing involves exploring multiple dimensions:
    • Body: Somatic imprints, tension, nervous system regulation
    • Mind: Negative self-talk patterns, behavioral loops
    • Energy: Blockages, fragmentation in subtle body

Approaches to Healing:

  • Family Constellation & Ancestral Healing: Identify and release inherited patterns
  • Somatic practices: Rewire physical and emotional response cycles
  • Mindfulness meditation: Increase present moment awareness, shift from reacting to responding
  • Energy healing: Clear and realign energetic systems
  • Buddhist perspective: Acknowledging suffering as part of reality (samsara), while recognizing a path out of suffering

The Non-Linear Nature of Healing:

  • Can be messy, tender, and painful
  • May involve grief, disorientation, or loss of identity
  • Initial intensification of awareness and feelings
  • Gradual shift towards feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected
  • Timeframe varies greatly: from days to years

Self-Reflection in Healing:

  • Identify recurring patterns despite symptom relief
  • Willingness to let go of familiar patterns
  • Explore various methodologies to find what works personally

Integration and Presence:

  • Bringing new habits and perspectives into daily life
  • Choosing presence over patterns consistently
  • Viewing healing as returning to wholeness
  • Understanding that pain may recur, but responses can change

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On this episode Brian Berneman explores the concept of healing beyond the cessation of pain or suffering, and discuss the role of pain in personal growth.

  • Healing isn't just about eliminating pain; it's about shifting underlying emotional, behavioral, energetic, and ancestral patterns
  • Pain and suffering are messengers, signaling aspects of ourselves that need attention and transformation
  • Healing is non-linear, often messy, and can initially intensify awareness of repressed feelings before leading to clarity and lightness
  • Multiple modalities (e.g., somatic work, mindfulness, energy healing) can be employed in the healing journey, tailored to individual needs

Redefining Healing:

  • Healing goes beyond symptom disappearance
  • Pain as a messenger, not an enemy
  • Healing involves exploring multiple dimensions:
    • Body: Somatic imprints, tension, nervous system regulation
    • Mind: Negative self-talk patterns, behavioral loops
    • Energy: Blockages, fragmentation in subtle body

Approaches to Healing:

  • Family Constellation & Ancestral Healing: Identify and release inherited patterns
  • Somatic practices: Rewire physical and emotional response cycles
  • Mindfulness meditation: Increase present moment awareness, shift from reacting to responding
  • Energy healing: Clear and realign energetic systems
  • Buddhist perspective: Acknowledging suffering as part of reality (samsara), while recognizing a path out of suffering

The Non-Linear Nature of Healing:

  • Can be messy, tender, and painful
  • May involve grief, disorientation, or loss of identity
  • Initial intensification of awareness and feelings
  • Gradual shift towards feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected
  • Timeframe varies greatly: from days to years

Self-Reflection in Healing:

  • Identify recurring patterns despite symptom relief
  • Willingness to let go of familiar patterns
  • Explore various methodologies to find what works personally

Integration and Presence:

  • Bringing new habits and perspectives into daily life
  • Choosing presence over patterns consistently
  • Viewing healing as returning to wholeness
  • Understanding that pain may recur, but responses can change

Support the show

Support the show
_________
Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living?
Transform your life
🟡 Experience transformative events
💥 Explore holistic therapies for healing & mindful living
🙋‍♀️ Book Brian as a speaker to inspire your audience
🟠 Support your employees' physical & mental wellbeing
Connect with Brian:
Website | https://www.brianberneman.com/
Instagram | @brianberneman
LinkedIn | @brianberneman
Facebook | @brianberneman

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