Healing and Growing with Peter Gold, PhD
Healing and Growing with Peter Gold, PhD
Podcast Description
If you want to heal and grow in your personal and/or professional life but do t have the tools, you’ve found your place to see what’s out there. I interview teachers, healers, masters and seasoned professionals so that you can choose the right path for yourself. Listen to some of the best guides in the world talk about what they do and how it’s relevant and important today.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on a range of topics including mental health, personal development, healing modalities, and the integration of traditional wisdom with contemporary practices, with episodes discussing midlife transitions, trauma healing, and the significance of community support.
If you want to heal and grow in your personal and/or professional life but do t have the tools, you’ve found your place to see what’s out there. I interview teachers, healers, masters and seasoned professionals so that you can choose the right path for yourself. Listen to some of the best guides in the world talk about what they do and how it’s relevant and important today.
Summary
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Peter Gold and Ashley Turner explore the complexities of midlife transitions, particularly focusing on the Empress era, which encompasses perimenopause and the psycho-spiritual journey that accompanies it. Ashley shares her personal experiences with mental health challenges, the impact of ageism, and the importance of community support. They discuss the role of yoga, self-care practices, and the emerging field of psychedelic therapy in fostering healing and empowerment. The conversation emphasizes the significance of reframing trauma into gifts and the necessity of creating positive models of aging for future generations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ashley Turner and Her Work
02:54 Navigating the Empress Era: Midlife Transitions
08:31 The Psycho-Spiritual Journey of Midlife
15:07 Challenging Ageism and Embracing the Empress
23:25 Models of Empowered Aging
28:28 The Evolution of Yoga Practice in Midlife
35:29 Psychedelic Therapy and Personal Growth
38:35 Self-Care Rituals and Mental Health
44:10 The Connection Between Trauma and Gifts
50:13 Making Meaning of Experiences
57:06 Embodiment and Healing Practices
01:08:27 Outro – 10:12:24, 10.37 PM.mp3
Takeaways
Perimenopause can be a challenging phase of life, often unprepared for even by wellness professionals.
Mental health impacts during midlife transitions can be profound and require attention.
The Empress archetype represents a shift in identity and energy focus during midlife.
Ageism in our culture often devalues the wisdom and vibrancy of older women.
Community support is essential for navigating the challenges of midlife.
Psychedelic therapy is emerging as a valuable tool for healing and self-discovery.
Daily self-care rituals are crucial for maintaining mental and physical health in midlife.
Transforming trauma into service can lead to a deeper sense of purpose.
Making meaning of our experiences is a key component of healing.
Empowerment comes from embracing our age and sharing our stories with others.
Find Ashley:
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyturner1/
https://yoga-psychology.co/
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