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In this episode, Cynthia interviews Dr. Lizette Sanchez, a bilingual, bicultural licensed psychologist, writer, coach, and speaker. Cynthia and Dr. Lizette discuss topics such as intergenerational trauma, imposter phenomenon, and the first-gen experience. Dr. Lizette shares her journey of becoming a psychologist and the importance of embracing confidence as a first-gen individual. They also explore the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the process of healing and acceptance. What is highlighted in this conversation is the experiences of first-generation individuals and the challenges they face in navigating their relationships with their parents and caregivers. They explore the guilt and grief that can arise from wanting to make choices that differ from their parents' expectations, as well as the importance of acknowledging and honoring their parents' experiences. Dr. Sanchez shares her journey of creating The First Gen Psychologist brand and the impact it has had on her daily life and future goals.

Find Dr. Sanchez's offerings at https://www.calatheawellness.com/

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In this "Speak Easy" solo conversation, Confetti All Around host Cynthia discusses the importance of being a steward and witness to the land and connecting with our ancestors in nature. Cynthia shares her experience of doing therapy sessions in the park and the profound impact it had on her spiritual journey. This episode highlights the healing power of metaphors of being in nature and the lessons we can learn from plants. Confetti All Around explores the concepts of "deadheading" and a "death bloom", highlighting the importance of letting go and embracing the different stages of life. They encourage listeners to be intentional, observe themselves, and honor their own life cycle.This episode serves as a mirror and an invitation into what is blossoming within and around us when we pay attention to our own eco-systems of care.

Would you like to share a story of you recently blossoming, deadheading, or deathblooming that we can celebrate on our podcast? Take up some space and set down roots! Email your story to be celebrated to us at cynthia@rootedinreflection.org

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Cynthia is available for speaking engagements and offerings. Cynthia offers private hammock homecomings on the land we mention in this episode. Email cynthia@rootedinreflection.org to schedule.

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Shanila Sattar is the Founder of Flow Breathwork Facilitator Training and The Healing Arts Academy, best-selling author of Breathe, a 4th generation sound healer, women’s researcher, national speaker, and host of a Top 6 podcast, The Playground, a community for healers and healing.

In this episode Cynthia interviews Shanila Sattaras and she shares her journey as a fourth-generation sound healer and a 13th generation Sufi mystic. She emphasizes the importance of honoring one's lineage and ancestral wisdom. Shanila also discusses the significance of following one's own path and not seeking validation from others. She highlights the role of the nervous system in determining our sense of safety and how it influences our actions and behaviors. In this conversation, Shanila Sattar discusses the concept of survival mode and how it affects our daily lives. She explains that survival mode is often driven by subconscious beliefs and narratives that stem from a fear of rejection, abandonment, or failure. Shanila highlights various manifestations of survival mode, such as procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, imposter syndrome, and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when we are in survival mode and taking aligned actions in our lives. Shanila also explores the role of the nervous system in regulating survival mode and suggests ways to retrain the nervous system to align with the present moment.

Work with Shanila Sattar at https://www.alwaysplay.org/

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