Keywords
thriving, self-discovery, embodiment, sexuality, women's empowerment, self-trust, personal growth, healing, intimacy, relationships, somatic healing, pleasure, emotional wellbeing, awakening, midlife transformation, feminine wisdom, consent, self-love, authenticity, resilience
Summary
In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Helen speaks with Lorna Gale, Story Unweaver, Sex & Spirit Alchemist and Somatic Sexologist.
Lorna shares her remarkable journey from a 30-year marriage in which she felt emotionally and sexually disconnected, to a profound midlife awakening that transformed her relationship with herself, her body and her sense of purpose.
Together they explore the importance of asking the powerful question, \"Who am I?\", and discuss how many of us lose ourselves through conditioning, people-pleasing and living according to other people's expectations.
Lorna speaks candidly about shame, sexuality, self-trust and the healing that became possible when she learned to reconnect with her body and listen to its wisdom. She introduces her concepts of \"Movies, Mirrors and Merry-Go-Rounds\" as ways of understanding our life experiences and the stories we tell ourselves.
The conversation moves far beyond sexuality into the realms of self-worth, embodiment, emotional healing and learning to honour our own truth. Helen and Lorna also discuss the importance of self-touch, personal practice, consent and reconnecting with the simple pleasure of being fully present in our own bodies.
This is a powerful episode about courage, authenticity and discovering that thriving begins when we stop abandoning ourselves and start listening to the wisdom within.
Takeaways
• Asking \"Who am I?\" can be the beginning of profound personal transformation.
• We often lose connection with ourselves when we prioritise other people's needs above our own.
• The body holds immense wisdom when we learn to slow down and listen.
• Shame thrives in silence but loses its power when brought into the light.
• Self-trust is built by learning to honour our feelings, instincts and inner knowing.
• We do not need to make something wrong or bad in order to choose a different path.
• Difficult experiences can become catalysts for growth, healing and awakening.
• Embodiment practices help us reconnect with ourselves and deepen our capacity for joy and pleasure.
• True thriving comes from living in alignment with our authentic selves.
• Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is choose ourselves.
Resources Mentioned
People & Teachers
Books & Resources
My Stroke of Insight – Jill Bolte Taylor
Connect with Lorna
Reclaiming Eden - Private FB Group for Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/iamreclaimingeden
Trusted Bodywork - Client Testimonials and a “Menu” of offerings https://www.trustedbodywork.com/profiles/lorna-gale
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lorna.gale.108
Orgasmic Wellness - https://orgasmicwellness.com/members/lornalornagale-com/profile/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-gale-b-ed-sse-csb-b52bb75/
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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