37. How Can Creativity Help Us Navigate Grief and Find Our True Selves? With Jocelyn Bates
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Episode Description
In this episode of "Good Enough," host Jamie Vollmoeller converses with Jocelyn Bates, a multifaceted healer with over 25 years of experience. Jocelyn, an expert in expressive arts therapy, yoga nidra, and human design, shares her personal journey of grief after losing her parents just seven days apart. This profound loss reshaped her perspective on life and healing. The discussion emphasizes the therapeutic power of creativity and self-exploration, highlighting practices like yoga nidra and soul art. Jocelyn encourages embracing one's authenticity and offers practical tools for nervous system regulation, underscoring the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth.
Discussion Points
- "Jocelyn Bates' journey of grief after losing her parents within a week.
- The impact of trauma on self-identity and well-being.
- The significance of creativity and self-exploration in the healing process.
- The therapeutic benefits of various practices, including yoga nidra and expressive arts therapy.
- The concept of "good enough" and the limitations of striving for perfection.
- The importance of self-awareness and intentional communication in personal growth.
- Techniques for regulating the nervous system and managing anxiety.
- The role of art in expressing emotions and facilitating healing.
- The idea of post-traumatic growth and resilience in the face of grief.
- Resources and offerings for individuals seeking to explore their inner landscapes and intentions.
Jocelyn is a Cultivator of Curiosity and Creativity in the Human Experiment. She is a Soul Art Guide, Akashic Records Guide, Yoga Nidra Guide and Human Design Coach. She is also an Expressive Arts Therapist/Intermodal and an EFT Master Practitioner. She has been working with people for over 25 years in different capacities to help them find their authenticity and purpose in life. Two and a half years ago she lost her parents seven days apart and she’s been traveling through her grief ever since. The journey of Grief has widened her lens, honed her creativity and brought into perspective her Life’s Story
I am honored to help others to see their power, to shift out of blocks, to feel their worth, to find their purpose, to sit at the seat of their creativity, to love themselves, to find comfort in their body, to truly live their best life.
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