I'M FINE but my depression isn't Podcast

A few years ago, I went through the worse depressive spiral of my entire 20+ years of living with depression. Fortunately, I was able to identify my triggers and I put it all out there on YouTube in hopes to help someone else identify theirs, so they didn’t feel like they were going through it alone.

It’s not about being calm all the time, it’s going to be emotional and messy. Here’s my 3 step process:
1 - meeting yourself where you are by having awareness to allow your feelings and emotions to come up.
2 – acceptance of where you are and meeting yourself there without guilt, shame or judgement.
3 – taking action to change by showing up to do the work.

Here’s the 5 things I did to start this 3 step process:

1 - Mindful and purposeful movement of my body. It doesn’t have to be a hard or strenuous workout – in fact, most cases, it shouldn’t be. That will only add to the stress your body is already under. There is no set amount of time, it could even be a walk. Just move your body.

2 – Breathwork. The technique will depend on what you need, it can be calming or activating. This can be a simple 2 minute practice, if you don’t know where to start, message me and we can chat about what might work for you.

3 - Be in the sun, get dirty. Being in nature allows for fresh air, sunshine that gives your body vitamins and energy (yes, you are just like the plants). Get your feet on bare ground or dig your hands in the soil/sand – grounding is revitalizing!

4 – Prioritize rest. Not all rest is the same. I’ll be sharing more about this in a later post, but here’s the cliff notes – there is physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritual rest.

5 - Try Neurofit app 3x/week. Game changer! Dramatic HRV improvements, included as a bonus in my program, The Foundations. DM/comment NF for 20% off link.

Big shout out to Intouch Clinic Bahrain! They brought me in during their staff meeting to take the staff through my "Getting Great" breathwork!

The feedback from the staff was incredible, many were blown away!

The power we have to change our state with just our breath is something that isn't really shared or talked about and I'm changing that 😉

You no longer have to feel like your limiting beliefs, negative thoughts and behaviors, emotional trauma is holding you back.

If you've ever done breathwork, I can promise this will be like nothing you've ever experienced! I've practiced breathwork for over 7 years and these journeys blew MY mind 😍

Ready to give it a try? Learn more:
https://www.susiebower.com/9d-breathwork

Staff Training focusing on Breathwork Training 🌬️ Thank you, @susie_bower_ for providing staff training focusing on Breathwork All of our InTouch patients lead busy & purposeful lives, so we are thrilled to have learned this technique to pass on to them ... in addition to using it ourselves 😀 We learned that within 5-minutes, we can quickly tap into our own energy for a boost of focus and well-being The whole team returned for afternoon duties feeling refreshed and revitalized Would you like to learn how to incorporate breathwork into your Rehab program? ⭐ At InTouch Clinic, We've got you! 📲 Call today on +973 1769 0100 to book your consultation 🌐 Visit us at intouchclinic.com 👉 Follow us on Facebook @intouchclinicbahrain InTouch Clinic is Bahrain's first Platinum-Level Accredited integrated rehabilitation clinic in the Kingdom. Providing Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Exercise Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, and a growing list of services for you. #staffmeeting #breath #breathwork #bahrain #health

Flashback to November 3, 2021: I remember waking up from surgery and being able to breathe. It brought tears to my eyes knowing if this was the only improvement I would have, it was all worth it. Fortunately MORE happened...

Day 5 post explant update!!

1️⃣ I have felt well enough to have stopped taking my pain meds 3 days ago. I know I'm not like many, but I prefer to feel my body as it is recovering and healing. I did the same thing for my second back surgery, stopped pain meds the day after leaving the hospital. I have a history of taking pain meds and then because I "feel" ok, I do more than my body is ready for. In order to not run into that problem, I just don't take the pain meds longer than I feel I need to.

2️⃣ Since I woke up from surgery, the tingling and numbness in my right arm and hand has not happened.

3️⃣ Also since I woke up from surgery, there has been no pain in my right chest, neck or shoulder. At first I thought it could be because of the pain meds, but I have continued to not have pain even after I stopped the pain meds. This was my number one symptom and the main reason why I wanted my implants out.

I know this is just the beginning and I also know my body is going to go through many detox waves. Mentally I have prepared for the changes I might see and am managing my expectations. I'm sure there will be hard days, along with good days.

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. I got here because I asked strangers about their experiences, so I'd love to pay that forward and help someone else out 💜

So I did a thing...

After several people reached out to me following my last few posts, I created a WhatsApp community, then I decided this morning that wasn't going to be as impactful as I wanted it to be. You know me, if I'm doing it, I'm all in.

So, I created a private membership community (away from the distractions and drama of social media). You can access it from a computer or on an app.

This community is for anyone who is wanting to consume less alcohol - whether that means completely abstaining or just cutting back. As someone who has been through some very dark places because of alcohol to now being alcohol free for over 12 years, I've got some wisdom to share.

https://alcoholfreeliving.raklet.com/alcohol-free-living-community

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! I am so honored to have been invited to speak at the Self Healing Revolution Summit - Where Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science Meet!! It will be hosted by Paige Pearman

It's free to sign up (link in comments below) and will take place online from December 26, 2022 through January 1, 2023

21 EXPERTS will share their wisdom and knowledge in how to:

Bio-Hack Your Body
Master Your Mind
Elevate Your Soul

All you have to do is sign up! You will receive three videos each day to inspire and motivate you in 2023 to have an optimal year in body, mind, and spirit.

I am also so pleased to share space with

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This is your reminder that you DON'T need to believe the BS that as you get older, it's normal to suck down ibuprofen because you're always in pain. Don't think it's normal to always be tired or always feeling rundown or sick. Please don't be convinced that you need to rely on our healthcare system to keep you healthy! You might have even been told you are too old to set goals...

In fact, swipe to see that there are PLENTY of things you can do that don't even cost a thing to keep your body from "falling apart".

How often have you struggled with aches and pains, low energy, or constant fatigue? Do you find yourself feeling a little off or always seem to get sick? If you answered "ummm, all the time!" then this is your love note that there are other options!

Feeling like s**t is NOT the only way. Promise.

After two years of wanting to start a podcast, I finally did it! The trailer is up and I will be posting the first episode (maybe two)
this week!!!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2m6TSZvaDh6sOq6q3pkFrf