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.

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