Show Notes
Are the same patterns keeping you stuck? Today's guest is Vienna Pharaon, the best-selling author of The Origins of You and one of the most sought-after Marriage and Family Therapists with nearly twenty years of experience. Our conversation pulls back the curtain on Vienna's book about the 5 origin wounds, what they are, how they manifest during childhood, and the sneaky ways they show up in life, business, and relationships. Vienna walks us through inner healing practices to break old patterns and heal activated wounds at the root. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools you need to not just expand your healing capacity, but transform your relationships.
HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to best-selling author and marriage + family therapy, Vienna Pharaon! 04:20 What are origin wounds + how do they impact the way we show up in life? 09:20 Why we need to address the root of the wound if we want true freedom. 13:15 How the worthiness wound forms during childhood. 21:55 The biggest sign a wound is being reactivated in you. 27:15 What are the symptoms of a belonging wound? 33:10 How to turn a source of pain into a gift. 37:00 What is the prioritization wound? 43:15 How to process + heal childhood wounds as an adult. 49:10 Where do trust and safety wounds come from? 53:40 The benefits of slowing down for high achievers. 58:45 What does deep inner healing actually require from us? 1:05:00 The role of origin wound healing in parenthood. 1:11:20 Celebrating Vienna's Powerhouse moment sharing emotional depth with her 5-year-old son.
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