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80: Overcoming the Echoes of the Past: A Roadmap to Emotional Freedom w/Angel Hiles
In this episode of Natural Health Matters, host David Sandstrom sits down with licensed professional counselor Angel Hiles to explore the profound impact of childhood trauma and how a holistic, faith-based approach can help individuals heal and reclaim their authentic selves. Angel shares her insights on the limitations of traditional talk therapy, and the importance of addressing trauma through mind-body-spirit integration. She introduces practical tools and techniques, such as breathwork, mindfulness, and body awareness, to help clients regulate their nervous systems and process unresolved emotional wounds. This conversation offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on overcoming the challenges of childhood trauma and rediscovering one's natural well-being.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - What is childhood trauma?
0:54 - Angel Hiles' background and holistic approach to counseling
5:15 - The limitations of traditional talk therapy for trauma
9:00 - Signs and symptoms of unprocessed childhood trauma in adulthood
14:01 - The importance of regulating the nervous system before processing trauma
17:31 - Overcoming fear and anxiety through a holistic approach
22:58 - Reframing thoughts and beliefs to manage anxiety
28:34 - Angel's ideal client and what they can expect in working with her
30:43 - The "Three B's" - Breathe, Body, Brain - a practical tool for self-regulation
Links:
Angel's website
David's book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health
Full Show Notes Page
Or visit my website Podcast Homepage (Search Episode 80)
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