What happens when an active and vibrant yoga and dance teacher finds herself bed bound, battling chronic pain that seems endless? Adela’s poignant and inspiring journey tackles this very question. Her story unfolds through her struggle to find a diagnosis, the breaking point that led her to explore somatic healing in 2018, and the unwavering support from her partner, Rene. Adela’s experience is a stark reminder of the profound impact pain can have on one’s life and the transformative power of finding the right help and a safe environment for healing.
Creativity often becomes a beacon of hope during the darkest times. Adela shares how she harnessed the power of art and poetry to navigate the altered state brought on by illness. The therapeutic benefits of psychiatric support and the guidance of a supportive mentor taught her the importance of small steps and self-care. This episode explores the delicate balance between helping others and nurturing one’s own creative needs, with a touch of spiritual guidance along the way.
Finally, we uncover the wisdom that arises when one connects deeply with their soul’s truth. Adela’s journey of embracing vulnerability and authenticity after significant life challenges offers profound insights. Through evocative poems and personal reflections, she reveals themes of love, time, and deeper connections. This conversation is a testament to resilience, showing how understanding and learning from our individual stories can lead to growth and transformation. Join us for an episode brimming with heartfelt experiences and the power of the human spirit.
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Malcolm Stern has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years. He was a co-founder of Alternatives at St James’s Church in London and runs groups internationally.
He is the author of Falling in Love / Staying in Love (Piatkus 2004) and Slay Your Dragons with Compassion ( Watkins 2020). He co-presented Channel 4’s relationship series, ‘Made for Each Other’ in 2003 and 2004 and sailed on the ‘Rainbow Warrior’ with Greenpeace in the 1980s. The book he is currently writing is an exploration of the shadow and its necessity in our evolutionary development.
Malcolm Stern in conversation with guests.
