Grounding, Healing, and Embracing Self-Worth with Sunflower Medicine

Episode Title: Grounding, Healing, and Embracing Self-Worth with Sunflower Medicine

Episode summary:​ 

In this transformative episode of the podcast, Tansy Rodgers welcomes Sunflower Medicine who shares her profound journey of self-discovery and healing. Sunflower delves into her personal story of overcoming throat cancer through plant medicine and mindfulness, and how this pivotal experience led her to embody her true essence. Her narrative serves as a beacon of inspiration for listeners, especially those seeking to break free from societal expectations and embrace their authentic selves.

The conversation is rich with insights as Sunflower discusses the power of self-expression and prioritizing self-care. Using her GRACE framework, she elucidates how grounding, resolving past conflicts, aligning with one's true self, and celebrating small victories can lead to profound personal transformation. Sunflower's candid discussion also touches on societal conditioning, the importance of self-worth, and how true happiness can be cultivated through bravery and a willingness to let go. She highlights her upcoming works, '21 Days of Self Love and Mindfulness' and 'Midlife Medicine,' designed to guide individuals on their personal wellness journeys. As the episode concludes, listeners are encouraged to seek truth and resonate authentically with themselves.

Disclaimer: The information in this episode is for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. This is not meant to advise, diagnose, or treat. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if needed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The significance of plant medicine and mindfulness in healing and self-discovery.
  • Sunflower Medicine's GRACE framework: Grounded, Resolved, Alignment, Celebration, Ease.

  • The importance of prioritizing self-love and renegotiating personal and societal expectations.

  • Understanding energy as a currency and its impact on personal wellness.

  • Approaching aging with wisdom and valuing internal resonance over external beauty.

Get To Know Sunflower Medicine:

Sunflower Medicine is a transformation author, consultant, coach and teacher sharing stories and insights from her own personal experiences and studies.

While addressing a Cancer diagnosis, she fired her Oncologist and began to explore the connection between her mind, body and spirit, continually reminding herself she is "a spirit with a body," ... not the other way around. This time in her life opened up access for expanded consciousness and deepening her connection between the mind, body and spirit.

Integration of these lessons and this expansion have provided the insights for her writing, coaching and service.

In her business life, she practices as Paula Schwartz, MBA, a business transformation and Organizational Change consultant. She has undergraduate degrees focusing on Music, Psychology, Organizational Development, and Business Administration.

She lives in Houston Texas, where she raised four children and now enjoys an expanding number of grandkids.

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Keywords:

self-care, mindfulness, ayahuasca, self-love, healing, self-care practices, mindfulness journey, plant medicine healing, self-love techniques, healing journey, how to practice self-care daily, benefits of mindfulness and self-love, using ayahuasca for personal growth, steps to embrace self-worth, overcoming burnout with self-care