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192. When things don't go to plan, a journey of acceptance and surrender with Sam Brown
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In this episode I catch up with breathwork, meditation and yoga teacher, Sam Brown. Sam recently lost her beautiful Mum to lung cancer which has been a big journey for Sam of letting go. Sam and I chat about the important of acceptance and surrender and how that practice helped her on her journey of losing her Mum. We chat about
-The difference between pain and suffering.
- How acceptance brings a peace to our lives.
- The impermanence of painful emotions
- When your spiritual practice gets put to the test
- How leaning into the pain instead of buying emotions with alcohol we can process grief a lost easer.
- Letting go of control
- Finding the gifts in our grief
Sam takes the listeners through a beautiful practice of opening up and letting go (Please don't do that while driving).
I loved this episode with this beautiful being.
To reach out to Sam or join one of her breath work sessions or retreats go to
www.thesoulfullifestyle.com.au
Please note that the ideas and discussions on this podcast are not to be taken as medical advice. Please reach out to your GP or therapist if you are struggling with grief or if your mental health is suffering. Or reach out to lifelife 131114 (Australia only).
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.
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