Moving Beyond Trauma: The Power of Healing with Illene Smith

Is there anything we can't achieve when we come together? We delve into the potential unleashed when individuals embrace collaboration, creativity, and innovation with Ilene Smith. Ilene is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) whose work helps clients resolve trauma and develop a deeper sense of personal safety and capacity for resilience and joy. She is the author of Moving Beyond Trauma: The Roadmap to Healing from Your Past and Living with Ease and Vitality, an Amazon Bestseller, and her writing on psychology and wellness has appeared on Spirituality and Health, PsychCentral, and Brooke Burke’s ModernMom. Ilene holds master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Exercise Physiology and completed the three-year training program at the Somatic Experiencing Institute.

Join us as Ilene and Kevin explore the transformative concept of healing trauma through the release of trapped energy within the body, resulting from both real and perceived threats. Ilene will share her unique approach to introducing this concept to her clients, drawing from her own personal therapeutic journey that inspired her book, "Moving Beyond Trauma." Additionally, we'll delve into the profound influence Ilene's husband had on her life and business, uncovering the valuable lessons she gleaned from their relationship. Prepare to gain valuable insights into Ilene's strategies for effective execution, building strong connections, and maintaining a positive mindset to bring dreams to fruition.

Don't miss this empowering conversation with Ilene as she guides us on the path to moving beyond trauma!

[00:00 - 13:28] Building Connections, Resilience, and Healing

• Ilene emphasizes the significance of somatic therapy in healing trauma and chronic stress.
• Ilene personal experience of losing her husband demonstrates the resilience of the human spirit. She chose not to succumb to suffering and instead turned her pain into an opportunity for growth and learning.
• Ilene’s story encourages maintaining a positive and hopeful outlook to shape experiences and attract positive outcomes.
• Ilene mentions the potential benefits of psychedelics for accessing the subconscious and promoting personal growth and healing.

[13:28 - 24:06] Influence of Mentorship and Relationships

• The importance of building relationships and having the right people to support you in areas where you're not strong.
• The value of doing research, trusting your gut, and verifying information in business decision-making.
• The significance of execution and problem-solving in entrepreneurship, as ideas need implementation to succeed.
• The impact of having a supportive partner or mentor who guides and inspires personal and professional growth.

 [24:06 - 26:18] Closing Statements

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“Pain is inevitable, but suffering really becomes a choice." – Ilene Smith