#83 - Kim Barthel - The Conscious Evolution of the Human Spirit - The Expansive Tension - Therapy as an Opportunity to Sense Yourself

Let’s tap into embodied learning, the role of neuroscience in therapeutic work and energetic experiences. I’m so pleased to welcome therapist, teacher, and speaker Kim Barthel. She is a seasoned educator with 40 years of experience- Kim Barthel travels the world providing workshops and mentorship to therapists, educators, social workers, physicians, special-needs care providers, and parents. With her Sagittarian storytelling and value put on the experienced insights, we are well set up to tap in to these themes: - Neuroplasticity and its role in knowing - Why embodiment might come first - Kim’s definition of healing - The power of alignment and the expansive tension in us - The difference between delusional optimism and having hope - Spiritual connection and its relationship with the nervous system - How polyvagal theory can ease shame - The neurobiology of compassion and connection - The attachment center in the brain - Astrology’s transformative help—when it’s truly felt - Staying curious and evolving our knowledge beyond the current research is essential - Can talk therapy address somatic issues? - Neurodevelopmental treatment and its impact - Learning as an ongoing, layered process - The magic of presence and energetic experiences that are not measurable - The need for multi-sensory engagement in effective therapy - The missing emphasis on energy compared to earlier - Keep learning!!! Plus, a quick look at the astrological archetypes of Sagittarius, Taurus, and Pluto in Aquarius. Much love and thank you for listening!! Learn more about Kim Barthel here: https://www.kimbarthel.ca/ My website is: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/