8: Why This Mother's Shaved Head Marked Her Journey To Full Self Acceptance

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In this episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host, Amie Barsky, welcomes Susy Schieffelin, the founder of The Copper Vessel and The Sound Healers Academy. Susy shares her transformative journey from a high-paced corporate life in New York City to becoming a renowned sound healer in Los Angeles. She opens up about her struggles with alopecia, addiction, and the pivotal moment that led her to sobriety and self-love. Susy discusses the profound impact of sound baths, Reiki, and Kundalini yoga on her healing process.

The conversation also delves into balancing masculine and feminine energies, redefining beauty standards, and the importance of self-care, especially as a mother and businesswoman. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, self-acceptance, and the power of holistic healing practices.

What We Explored This Episode

3:26: Susy's Journey to Self-Acceptance

5:37: Susy's Struggle with Addiction and Recovery

14:15:Core Themes

21:36:Finding Balance in Masculine and Feminine Energies

25:17:Amie's Story of Missed Opportunity

29:49:Advice on Self-Care for Mothers

32:44:The Importance of Self-Care for Parents

36:38:Creating a Safe Nervous System

40:53:Susy's Daily Cacao Ritual

Memorable Quotes

"Becoming a mother shifted so much for me because before that, I was very good about my self care, but I was also quite rigid. Like, every morning it was sitting on my sheepskin for an hour to 2 hours, doing my perfect breath work and my chanting and my Kundalini practice. And when you have a newborn and when you have little kids, it's not realistic to do that."

"I moved from New York to California. And that was when I experienced my first sound bath. I had already been to rehab. I had already started meditating. I had already begun a daily gratitude practice, but I couldn't stay fully sober. When I moved to California and went to my first sound bath, it felt like something shifted within me."

"I trust so deeply that the universe will put the person in front of me who can support me, can support my babies, so that I can fill up my cup and be the best possible mom to these little ones. And it's a gift to let other people love you and hold you. It feels good to help people. It feels good for him to get to care for the kids."

Resources Mentioned

The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer - https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X

Connect with Susy

Susy’s Website - https://www.thesoundhealersacademy.com/

Susy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecoppervessel

Susy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesoundhealersacademy/

Susy’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCopperVessel

Connect With Amie

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