In this episode, Dana welcomes Tami Amit, a seasoned psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, with over two decades of experience in guiding individuals to overcome their unconscious barriers and embrace their true selves.

Tami's holistic approach, blending psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR, and dreamwork, helps her clients unearth and heal deep-seated traumas and core beliefs that hinder personal growth.

Through engaging storytelling and insightful teaching, Tami sheds light on trauma's multifaceted nature, emphasizing that it's not just about the events themselves but the internal responses they trigger.

Listeners gain valuable insights into trauma's impact on the brain, the subconscious, and the body, along with practical strategies for healing and self-discovery.

Tune in to discover how Tami's integrative approach empowers individuals to lead more authentic, compassionate, and fulfilling lives.

Learn more about Tami's work, her books, and follow her social handles by visiting her website.

In this episode, Dana Smith welcomes Alora Kubanek, a wellness professional with over 20 years of experience, who shares her transformative journey of befriending her body. Alora discusses her unique approach to wellness, integrating her background in dance, rehabilitative exercise, trauma-informed movement, Pilates, and expressive arts to help clients transform their relationships with their bodies.

Discover how Alora's embodied understanding of the nervous system and trauma reshaped her views on self-care and body image, leading her to see her body as a life partner rather than a machine. Tune in to explore somatic intelligence and how everyday movement can become a powerful tool for self-expression and healing.

At the time of recording, this guest was using a different name. Don't be confused, Amy is indeed Alora.

Learn more about Alora and her work here.

Resource mentioned: Crystal Pite, Wordless Language on YouTube.

In this episode, educator and massage therapy clinician Eric Purves joins Dana for a deep dive into pain science and evidence-based massage therapy, offering valuable insights for both professionals and those experiencing chronic pain. Their discussion encourages listeners to reflect on how their thoughts, ideas, and blindspots influence their bodily experiences and clinical practices. Eric emphasizes the importance of manual therapists asking themselves reflective questions to become more receptive to new information, ultimately helping them serve as more effective and supportive clinicians for their patients.

Learn more about his work, subscribe, and tune into his podcast:

Website: https://ericpurves.com/

Purves Versus Pain Podcast: https://ericpurves.com/podcast-2/