{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629d98cad435d300126b7044/6996cb864c238f5dca39621f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: A Shamanic & Buddhist Guide to Healing | Laurie Jacobson | #TGV711","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1777115694580-2557c3f3-fe9c-4ed1-aab4-bb65684d5cbb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when you spend 22 days in complete silence at a Buddhist monastery? In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Laurie Jacobson, author of Unexpected Awakening, to discuss her incredible journey from the darkness of abuse to a life of profound serenity.</p><p><br></p><p>Laurie shares how she overcame years of emotional pain and a toxic relationship through the power of meditation and Buddhist teachings. We dive deep into recognizing the early signs of emotional abuse, the science of how mindfulness \"shrinks\" the brain's fear center, and how you can begin your own healing journey today—no monastery required.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>Recognizing the \"red flags\" of toxic relationships before they take root.</p><p>The concept of \"freedom\" as living life on your own terms.</p><p>How \"non-judgmental awareness\" can melt away stored trauma.</p><p>The role of compassion in healing yourself and others.</p><p>#HealingTrauma #Meditation #BuddhistWisdom #TheGuidingVoice #LaurieJacobson #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAbuse</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 - Introduction: What Does Freedom Mean? </p><p>1:40 - Meet Laurie Jacobson: Author of Unexpected Awakening </p><p>3:00 - The Emotional Tipping Point: Choosing a Monastery </p><p>4:30 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership &amp; Peace </p><p>8:00 - Who is Laurie’s \"Guiding Voice\"? </p><p>11:00 - The Toxic Relationship: Red Flags to Watch For </p><p>13:50 - 22 Days of Silence: The Turning Point </p><p>16:00 - Life-Altering Insights from the Meditation Hall </p><p>18:40 - Debunking the Myth of Meditation </p><p>21:50 - Rapid Fire Round 2: A Billboard for the World </p><p>23:25 - Step One to Healing Without a Monastery </p><p>25:00 - Fun Trivia: How Meditation Rewires the Brain</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with the host:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu &amp; Kannada podcasts here:</p><p>YouTube:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathi</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindi</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujarati\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujarati</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@tgvtelugu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.youtube.com/@tgvtelugu</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannada\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannada</a></p><p><br></p><p>Grab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”</p><p>Amazon:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN</a></p><p>Flipkart: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT</a></p><p><br></p><p>TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on Amazon</p><p><br></p><p>Volume 2:</p><p>Notion Press: <a href=\"http://surl.li/tmkry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmkry</a></p><p>Use the Coupon code:&nbsp; NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discount</p><p><br></p><p>Kindle Edition:</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmmmn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmmmn</a></p><p><br></p><p>AMZ IN: <a href=\"http://surl.li/tmmnb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmmnb</a></p><p>AMZ UK: <a href=\"http://surl.li/tmmnl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmmnl</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW ON X:</p><p>@guidingvoice</p><p>@naveensamala</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Naveen Samala & Friends"}