{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d1aedd198b6cba390edd09/6a077723382d6c403043a5e9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 71 Liz’s Story: Constellations  - The Hidden Patterns That Shape Our Lives ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d1aedd198b6cba390edd09/1778874045130-dfc82c75-de57-4a89-85fb-c3c09469c7dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p> Family constellations, generational trauma, ancestral healing, shame, guilt, forgiveness, healing, relationships, emotional wellbeing, trauma recovery, personal growth, self-worth, survivors, thriving, family systems, spirituality, empowerment, healing modalities, emotional healing, thriving</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p> In this powerful and deeply thought-provoking episode, Helen welcomes Liz Sleeper to the podcast for a heartfelt conversation about survival, healing and the transformational power of Family Constellation work.</p><p>Liz shares her journey through difficult relationships, overwhelm, parenting challenges and emotional exhaustion, explaining how discovering constellations completely changed the way she viewed herself, her family and the people around her. Together, Helen and Liz explore how inherited trauma, shame and emotional burdens can travel through generations — often without us even realising.</p><p>The conversation dives into themes of forgiveness, people pleasing, the patriarchy, belonging, emotional responsibility and how unresolved family dynamics can shape our lives, finances, relationships and sense of self-worth. Helen also shares deeply personal reflections about her own healing journey and how constellation work helped her understand her parents with greater compassion while reclaiming her own innocence and sovereignty.</p><p>Liz beautifully explains how constellations help people “give back” emotional burdens that were never theirs to carry and how this work can move people from victimhood to survival and ultimately into thriving.</p><p>This episode is raw, honest, emotional and full of wisdom, offering listeners a fascinating insight into a healing modality that is difficult to explain but incredibly powerful to experience.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Family Constellation work can reveal hidden generational patterns and inherited emotional burdens </li><li>Shame is one of the most contracting emotions and often keeps people stuck in survival mode </li><li>Healing is not about condoning harmful behaviour but understanding where it came from </li><li>Many emotional reactions and beliefs may originate from unresolved ancestral trauma </li><li>Forgiveness can become easier when we understand the deeper roots behind people’s behaviour </li><li>We can learn to return responsibility and guilt back to where it belongs instead of carrying it ourselves </li><li>Representation within constellations can be profoundly healing, even when it is not your own issue being explored </li><li>Moving from victim to survivor to thriver is often a gradual but empowering process </li><li>People who trigger us can reveal wounds that still need healing </li><li>Self-awareness and healing work help us develop healthier boundaries, self-respect and compassion for ourselves and others </li><li>Healing ourselves positively impacts future generations as well as those who came before us </li><li>Thriving is not about perfection — it is about having tools, support and hope during difficult times</li></ul><p><strong>Resources </strong></p><p>Bert Hellinger \"Love's Hidden Symmetry\"</p><p>John Payne: The healing of individuals, families &amp; nations\"</p><p>Ben Cole&nbsp;Ep 46 &nbsp;- Healing through Story &amp; Film</p><p>Connect with <strong>Liz </strong></p><p>WhatsApp: +44 7786 518736</p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.sussexconstellations.xo.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sussexconstellations.xo.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Events Booking Page</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lizsleeperconstellations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy tickets – Liz Sleeper Constellations</a></p><p>FB: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lizsleeperconstellations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">(20+) Facebook</a>&nbsp;Liz Sleeper Constellations </p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizsleeperconstellations?igsh=MnA1bjBveXN1cnZp&amp;utm_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lizsleeperconstellations</a></p><p>Linked In: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-sleeper-bb0a7b4/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-sleeper-bb0a7b4/</a></p><p>Connect with <strong>Helen</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">InspiredHealing.co.uk</a></p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/helens_inspired_healing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">helens_inspired_healing</a></p><p>FB: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551922200224\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inspired Healing</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-valentino-04a7714/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Helen on LinkedIn</a></p><p>WhatsApp: +447971798462 </p><p>For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk</p><p>NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor <a href=\"https://www.iphm.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IPHM</strong></a> use this Referral Code: <strong>IPHM-GYZGF</strong> and the £10 will go to <a href=\"https://forwardtrust.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Forward Trust</a>&nbsp;a Charity helping those struggling with addictions</p><p>🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios</p><p> 🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne</p><p>For full transcription, contact: <a href=\"mailto:helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk</a> </p>","author_name":"Helen Valentino"}