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My Grandmother’s Blessings

My Grandmother’s Blessings

By Nesrin Abu Ata, MD

Stories of refuge, healing, homecoming, and connection to inspire you, nurture you and boost you up, the way your grandmother (Tata, Sitty, Bubba, Abuela, Safta, Babushka, Oma) would.
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My Grandmother’s Blessings Feb 17, 2022

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Insights on psychological traumatic Impact of war

Insights on psychological traumatic Impact of war

Reflections from a trauma informed psychiatrist and trauma survivor to give you tools to cope with what is happening in Israel/Gaza war.
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The 2% rule: how to reconnect to your body after trauma.

The 2% rule: how to reconnect to your body after trauma.

Do you feel like you want to push yourself and your body, but you are not able to? Have you ever considered that maybe trauma is holding you back? Quiet often trauma overwhelms the nervous system, and causes us to disconnect from our bodies. And, if we are not connected and present in our bodies, we are not going to be able to push ourselves. How do you get to motivate yourself and your body after trauma? The first step is reconnecting to your body, and doing the 2% rule. Listen to my podcast and try out the 2% rule for a few days, and see how your body reacts. 

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Walking each other home

Walking each other home

Stories give us a compass to travel an unknown road to our desired destination. What stories have shaped your compass? How have you travelled the unknown road? What have you learned in the way?
Feb 17, 202212:38
A little bit about my background and who I am

A little bit about my background and who I am

“All the hearts of the people are my identity so take away my passport.” (Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian poet). Get to know a little about me so that you have a context for the stories that I tell and we create a place of belonging and community together.
Feb 07, 202206:59
Perspective Shifting part 1

Perspective Shifting part 1

How do you change your perspective? How do you react when you do that? Have you been surprised? Shocked? Relieved? How was the perspective shift changed your journey?
Feb 06, 202208:60
Roadmaps to your body, soul and life.

Roadmaps to your body, soul and life.

How do your use roadmaps? Did you know there is a roadmap to your mindbody? How do you map out your road map to your life? #TMS #mindbody #holistic
Feb 04, 202207:28
Unexpected Allies

Unexpected Allies

How do you decide who is on your dream team and your support? How have you been surprised by who ended up making your team?
Feb 04, 202205:11
You just know..part 1

You just know..part 1

What has led you on the paths in your life that change your trajectory and how did you know to take that path? What helped you and guided you?
Feb 04, 202204:49
Falling Gracefully..

Falling Gracefully..

How do you handle yourself when you literally fall in front of other people? And you keep falling no matter how hard you try not to. Do you feel shame? Do you avoid being around others because of that? Falling is not just a physical act- it’s also part of life. How do you get up and carry on with a pep in your step? Who has taught you? Who has inspired you?
Jan 29, 202209:38
My Father’s Wisdom

My Father’s Wisdom

I reflect on lessons I learned from my father who what would have been his 68th birthday. What wisdom can you glean when you take a small step on your journey?
Jan 23, 202207:36
Unexpected Teachers

Unexpected Teachers

Life is tough and throws things at us that we never signed up for, but what has such unwanted experiences brought you as a gift? Were you surprised by what it revealed about you and taught you?
Jan 21, 202208:43
The First Step of Healing

The First Step of Healing

How do you know when it is time to make a change in your life? How do you do it? Does it seem murky and messy? Well, it is! Welcome to the rest of humanity and you are not alone. Read about my reflection on listening TJ others stories as they figure out how to take the first baby step towards change.
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Handling collective and individual trauma.

Handling collective and individual trauma.

How do you treat yourself when you can no longer handle anything that life throws at you?
Jun 02, 202113:58
March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

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