This episode is a beautiful reminder that the things we assume are fixed in our 50s and 60s may not be so, and there's always room for growth, healing, and transformation, no matter how old we are. Joining the conversation today is Dr. Cynthia McGrath, an author, WomanSpeak Coach, Sacred Embodiment Specialist, and NLP practitioner. She's 71 years young and still on her healing journey, inspiring women aged 50 and above to continue learning, growing, and expressing themselves on their terms.
Throughout our chat, Cynthia shares stories from her experience as a nurse practitioner, discussing patients who have remained vibrant and active well into their 80s. We also touch upon Cynthia's passion for Enneagram for increasing self-awareness and compassion for others and how it can help us appreciate the uniqueness of everyone around us. Plus, Cynthia highlights how living in embodiment has impacted her role as a wife, grandmother, and music lover.
In episode 449 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
Cynthia’s experience with transformational NLP and Sacred Embodiment to cultivate a deeper relationship with her body and emotions
Being a “mystical crone”
How Cynthia approaches menopause, perimenopause, and aging
The origin of the Enneagram symbol and its ancient mysticism
The ways Enneagram can help us understand and appreciate individual differences
The role of embodiment in being a mom, wife, and grandmother
Cynthia’s goals and dreams at the age of 71
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Our world is experiencing atrocious and unthinkable trauma, and overconsuming and sharing on social media can be incredibly overwhelming and unhelpful. Today, we discuss the importance of regulating ourselves in a variety of ways during times of crisis and what we can do as individuals to contribute to positive change.
Shifting towards collectivism, trust, cooperation, and humility takes time and patience, as does any healing process. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear offerings for how to maintain as much emotional balance as possible during chaotic times, honor your capacity for contributions, and prioritize yourself as a means to reduce collective energetic upheaval.
In episode 443 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(3:22) The essential qualities of villages
(7:30) Navigating disinformation and misinformation on social media
(12:14) Protecting your emotional well-being while staying informed during difficult times
(16:24) How to avoid adding chaotic and dysregulated energy to the collective during crises
(21:34) The necessity of integration for sustainable change
(23:55) The paragraph surrounding Audre Lorde’s quote, “the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house”
(26:39) Honoring the function of a collective and why trying to do more than our share can perpetuate systems of oppression
(32:32) An invitation for group discussions and reflections
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