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8. Singing the Song of Grief w/Caitlin Jemma
- 2024/08/21
- 再生時間： 1 時間 17 分
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あらすじ・解説
Caitlin Jemma, a singer-songwriter and counseling psychology student, discusses the power of music as medicine and the role of vulnerability in healing. She shares her personal journey of using music to heal from childhood trauma and connect with others. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability and the transformative nature of grief. She describes her experience of forgiveness and how it has shaped her relationships. Caitlin sees grief as an initiation point that allows for personal growth and the opportunity to hold space for others. In this conversation, Caitlin and Dan discuss the fear of losing interest in therapy and the importance of facing uncomfortable emotions. They explore the concept of disinterest as an invitation to look deeper within oneself and the connection between disconnection from oneself and avoidance of emotions. They share personal experiences of finding peace with grief and the nonlinear nature of the grieving process. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries in relationships and finding support from higher powers or spiritual figures. Caitlin shares her journey of creating art and music as a way to navigate grief and find healing. Keywords music as medicine, vulnerability, healing, childhood trauma, safe spaces, grief, forgiveness, initiation, personal growth, therapy, fear, disinterest, invitation, connection, grief, peace, boundaries, support, art, music, healing Takeaways Music can be a powerful tool for healing and connecting with others. Creating safe spaces for vulnerability is essential for personal growth and healing. Grief can be an initiation point that leads to transformation and a deeper understanding of oneself and others. Forgiveness is a powerful act that can bring peace and healing to relationships. Being present and accepting of discomfort allows for deeper connections and personal growth. Disinterest in therapy can be an invitation to look deeper within oneself and explore uncomfortable emotions. Avoiding emotions and disconnection from oneself can lead to a lack of enthusiasm and feeling disconnected from life. The grieving process is nonlinear, and it is important to allow oneself to feel and process emotions at their own pace. Setting boundaries in relationships can be necessary for self-care and healing. Art and music can be powerful tools for navigating grief and finding healing. Sound Bites "Music is medicine" "Vulnerability gives others permission to be vulnerable" "Vulnerability is a skill that can be learned" "It tends to look like disinterest when it's more like an invitation." "In looking away from the invitation, I'm actually looking away from myself." "When I allow myself to feel, my enthusiasm doubles." Chapters 00:00 Music as Medicine 05:46 The Power of Vulnerability 10:46 Creating Safe Spaces 26:04 The Journey of Forgiveness 37:13 The Perspective of Limited Time 43:08 The Fear of Losing Interest 43:42 Looking Away from the Invitation 44:18 Creating Space for Tension 45:07 Increasing Enthusiasm through Digging Deeper 50:49 Living a Fulfilled Life 01:00:38 Meeting the Need for Caregiving 01:08:43 The Birth of the Glam Reaper 01:13:29 Chasing the Light Connect with us: Check out Caitlin's work: https://www.caitlinjemma.com/ Instagram: @thefertiledarkpodcast Facebook: The Fertile Dark Podcast Email: fertiledark@gmail.com Subscribe, rate, and review The Fertile Dark on your favorite podcast platform. Share your thoughts and questions with us for future episodes. Let's continue exploring ways to enrich our lives on the journey of personal transformation and self-discovery! Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.