Many of us find ourselves disconnected from our bodies, often unaware of the signals it sends us. This disconnection can lead to various health issues and a general sense of imbalance in life. In the latest episode of The Conscious Action Podcast, host Brian Berneman had an enlightening conversation with Valeria Sumar, a nutritionist, somatic therapist and menstrual health educator from Chile, who shared her journey and insights on the importance of reconnecting with our body's wisdom.
The Journey to Reconnection
Understanding the Disconnection
Valeria's path began with a deep curiosity about health and nutrition. As she studied nutrition and diet in Chile, she realized that many people, including herself, were not truly connected to their bodies. This disconnection meant that basic bodily signals like hunger, pain, and pleasure were often misunderstood or ignored.
Discovering Somatic Practices
Valeria's breakthrough came when she discovered somatic therapy and ancient South American rituals. These practices helped her reconnect with her body, allowing her to understand its signals and rhythms. She emphasized that somatic practices are essential for achieving deeper self-awareness and true health.
The Power of Somatic Practices
Embracing Holistic Well-Being
Somatic practices involve focusing on the body's sensations and movements to foster a deeper connection between the mind and body. This holistic approach goes beyond conventional nutrition science, offering a pathway to understanding our body's unique needs.
Honoring Natural Cycles
One of the key insights Valeria shared was the importance of honoring our body's natural cycles, particularly for women. Societal and cultural beliefs often overlook the significance of menstrual cycles, leading to various health issues. Valeria stressed that understanding and respecting these cycles is crucial for well-being.
Challenging Societal Beliefs
The Impact of Cultural Norms
They highlighted how societal norms and cultural beliefs can negatively impact our health. For instance, many women are taught to ignore their menstrual cycles or view them as inconveniences. Challenging these beliefs and adopting a more respectful and understanding approach to our bodies can lead to profound health benefits.
Personalized Health Approaches
Every individual's body is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach to health does not work. Valeria and Brian emphasized the importance of personalized health strategies, empowering people to listen to their bodies and find what truly works for them.
Empowerment Through Reconnection
Listening to Your Body
Reconnecting with your body's wisdom starts with connecting and listening. Pay attention to the signals your body sends and respond with care and understanding.
Embracing Wholeness
They reminded us that true health comes from within. By reconnecting with our bodies and understanding its signals, we can embrace our wholeness and live more purposefully. Symptoms are not signs of brokenness but signals that something is out of balance. Addressing these imbalances with compassion and knowledge can lead to profound healing and transformation.
Reconnecting with Your Body's Wisdom
Reconnecting with your body's wisdom is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As Brian and Valeria beautifully illustrated, somatic practices and a respectful approach to our natural cycles can help us achieve holistic well-being. By challenging societal beliefs and embracing personalized health strategies, we can guide ourselves towards a more balanced, meaningful, and purposeful life.
Embark on your journey towards reconnecting with your body's wisdom today.
Valeria's mission is to guide women through the intimate, challenging, and profound passages of life in relation to health and well-being. She uses a compassionate approach through education, embodiment, empowerment, and motivation to health and connection with the body.
She uses a kind and inclusive approach for all BODIES. Focuses on women's health and regaining their freedom, considering the body as a whole—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. The body holds memory, experiences, and beliefs, which we must consider when accompanying individuals so that we can live in enjoyment of health.
For more about Valeria find her on Instagram, Spanish Instagram account and https://radiantnutritionist.com/.
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