Welcome to the fifth episode of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast. On this episode I interview Dr. Meghan Davidson, a Licensed Psychologist, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Certified Yoga Teacher, and University of Nebraska – Lincoln faculty member. Dr. Davidson works with her clients in a holistic manner, utilizing aspects of mind, body, and spirit, and, as you will hear in this episode, really honours the individual journey each has to living their best life.

This episode feels filling and truly authentic, you hear Dr. Davidson show up fully in sharing her own journey through some very dark times. The bravery she demonstrates in gracefully expressing her vulnerably is powerful and connecting (both to her journey, but to one’s own humanness) . I particularly demonstrated with the metaphor and practice of developing strength on the yoga mat to support cultivating strength in other life areas. Her reminder that you can practice getting in contact with your body anywhere (even when driving!) was welcome – so enjoy the lovely meditation that Dr. Davidson will guide you through. I have no doubt you will also enjoy her wisdom on how love can be a compass, the importance of connecting with your support network in difficult times, and discussion on how yoga can be used as a tool for cultivating wholeness in your sense of self.

I just want to remind you that as this is the first week of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast – I’m celebrating by releasing multiple episodes! So subscribe, and keep your eyes open for the next episodes.

We also have some really cool contests happening on social media (January 2020) where you can win some beautiful gifts to support your wellbeing journey, so head to @drkaitlin on Instagram or @wisdomforwellbeingpod on Facebook to connect. You will find links to the brands involved at the bottom of the show notes, as well as the T&Cs.

What is covered in this episode:

>> Getting through tough times by using love as a compass and living life as a #lovewarrior

>> How clarity in values effects how you show up (e.g. with authenticity and congruence)

>> Saying ‘yes’ to your support system and how it supports communal healing

>> The importance of finding your lifelines (e.g., girlfriends, therapist, yoga mat ) and reaching out to find common humanity

>> Cultivating internal fortitude, the strength of heart and soul, through the use of yoga (moving meditation in the face of significant suffering)

>> Exploring your unique healing journey, and knowing it may change over time

>> The process of working through pain on the journey to growth

>> How psychotherapy and yoga support the process of coming to love and integrate all the ‘pieces’ of yourself (from the vulnerable child, to the impostor feelings)

Links Discussed:

• Love Warrior Healing (Dr. Meghan Davidson’s website – coming soon!)
• Love Warrior: A Memoir by Glennon Doyle
• The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
• Brené Brown’s The Daring Way™
• Connect with Dr. Meghan Davidson on her personal Instagram; and with Love Warrior Healing on Instagram and
  Facebook

Next episode:

In Episode 5, Tiffany de Sousa Machado, founder of The Village Foundation and researcher in the area of maternal mental health and community, shares about her own journey becoming a mother and her experience of postnatal depression, as well as discussing more broadly mental health, parenthood, and how we can create community – a village- using tools of this modern world, like the Village app. Think tinder, but for parents, and with all the layers of depth it that can support us to feel connected. Tiffany also shares the two questions not to ask new parents, and two very helpful alternatives!