The Sh*t You Carry #1 - Carrying It All Is Killing You

Lisa Williams explores the significance of connection and storytelling in the healing journey, offering insights into Norwegian culture. She discusses the impact of changing personal narratives and the effects of stress, delving into childhood trauma and her experiences as a healing practitioner. The episode emphasizes the acceptance of mortality and the role of creative problem-solving in healing. Lisa highlights the importance of self-compassion, self-care, and community support, guiding listeners through a visualization exercise. She concludes with an introduction to an upcoming series on invisible grief, offering closing remarks that invite continued reflection and engagement. (0:00) Introduction to the episode and Norwegian culture insights (3:37) Stories of healing and the importance of connection (10:05) Changing personal narratives and the effects of stress (13:36) Childhood trauma and healing as a practitioner (18:50) Acceptance of mortality and creative problem solving (24:27) Self-compassion, self-care, and community support (27:02) Guided visualization exercise (34:27) Upcoming series on invisible grief and closing remarks