A Lens into Embodiment: My Personal Journey Towards Wholeness
Through the Eyes of a Photographer
The latest episode of the Unfiltered Podcast is about beginning the work of coming home to our bodies, a journey from disconnection to deep embodiment, which, for women, is nothing short of revolutionary.
I bared my soul, along with my co-host Erin, and am excited to share this intimate look into my embodiment journey with you!
Capturing the Disconnect: My Early Realizations
As a photographer, I've peered through my camera lens and repeatedly noticed a disconnection in the women I've photographed—a disengagement not just from their physical form but from the rich well of their emotions, too.
Sharing this observation with Erin on our podcast, I realized it mirrored my own struggle. There was an honest need to bring that out into the open and start the work of mind-body integration.
The Revelation: My Encounter with Breathwork
Confronted by my own lack of confidence and a disconnection I could no longer ignore, I turned to hypnotherapy and breathwork.
On the podcast, I opened up to Erin about how these practices marked the beginning of a shift within me.
I could feel my posture changing, but more importantly, my emotional landscape was transforming. It was a journey of coming back into my body, which has become a cornerstone of the work I do now.
Emotional Alchemy: The Importance of Somatic Practices
Discussing with Erin, I have learned the significance of somatic work like breathwork.
It's a vessel for emotional alchemy that goes beyond what the mind can comprehend, reaching directly into the being of our bodies.
As I recounted on the podcast, I went through sessions filled with tears and anger, but what followed was joy and an unparalleled sense of clarity—prompting a profound change in my home relationship.
The Inner Shift: Realizing Change Comes From Within
Relocating to Florida became a metaphor for realizing that the change I seek is not external, but internal.
It was a discovery that we dove into on the podcast—the embodiment that begins with the inner self rather than an outside environment.
As Erin expertly pointed out, this embraced my need and journey for embodiment.
Sharing My Evolution: Somatic Healing and Its Impact
Sharing my story meant acknowledging the discomfort that came with sensual somatic movement, a practice that I initially found confronting but learned to embrace.
It became an integral part of my healing journey, as I related to Erin and our listeners.
During a powerful moment in a women's healing circle, the emotional release I experienced was transformative and left me with a profound sense of lightness and clarity.
Embodiment as a Gateway to Happiness
Wrapping up the episode, I reflected on the vital role of breathwork and somatic practices in our pursuit of true happiness and the release they offer, both physically and emotionally.
Erin and I contrasted the conventional approach to mental and physical health care with the empowering nature of holistic, body-centered healing.
This conversation solidified what we both have known for a while now - happiness is an inside job.
Let's Connect
I want to invite you to not just be a passive recipient of this vital discussion, but an active participant in our ongoing dialogue about embodiment.
Share with me your experiences, your questions, your struggles and triumphs.
As we continue to unpack topics such as energy, sacred sexuality, and trusting our intuition in future episodes, we want to hear from you!
Join us on this beautiful journey of becoming unfiltered and wholly embodied women. Leave a comment here, interact with me on social media (@crystalphotographsitall), or send me a message through this website!
If you’re reading this blog, or listening to our podcast, then you already know that embodiment is for every woman - it is for you. I can’t wait to hear about you and your own journey!
