Ep 451 Understanding Energetic Anatomy w/ Dr. Laurel Stuart

02/21/24 • 23 min

In this episode of Celeste, a therapist podcast, host Celeste welcomes Laurel Stuart, a guest from the beautiful island of Barbados who now resides in Canada. Laurel shares her unique perspective on the weather, comparing the current zero degrees to the negative 50 degrees they faced a week ago, highlighting the importance of perspective.

Raised in an extended family, Laurel grew up surrounded by aunts, uncles, and grandparents who embraced traditional medicines. She discusses the influence of her family, particularly the women in her mother's generation who were all teachers, in fostering open-mindedness towards unfamiliar healing methods. Laurel reveals her personal journey with diabetes, being diagnosed as a type one diabetic, and how Eastern medicines have significantly improved her quality of life despite her reliance on insulin.

The conversation touches upon cultural differences in family dynamics, contrasting Laurel's experience in Barbados with the more individualistic society in America. The episode explores themes of health, wellness, family, and cultural perspectives.

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Ep 450 Embracing Somatic Healing w/ Yeradmi

The purpose of CelesteTheTherapist is to help shift the way you think. Many times, we get stuck in a negative cycle and struggle with getting out. Celeste will interview guests from different backgrounds who empower people in different capacities.

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Yeradmi, a dedicated somatic practitioner and full spectrum doula based in the city. Yeradmi discusses the importance of somatic work in healing and expresses concern that the American medical system often overlooks this vital aspect of health. Our conversation delves into the concept of soma and explores how somatic practices offer tangible remedies to release the entrapment that many individuals face in their lives.

Additionally, Yeradmi shares personal anecdotes from her life, including her diverse upbringing between Boston, the South Shore, and the Dominican Republic. She reflects on her Dominican family's immigrant background, highlighting her mother's remarkable journey of building an empire in a new country without knowing the language.

Yeradmi's narrative provides a glimpse into a large, blended family dynamic and the love and complexity that shaped her childhood.

Join us as we uncover the layers of somatic healing and celebrate the resilience and triumphs within immigrant families. Don't miss this episode's blend of professional insights and personal stories that will surely resonate with anyone interested in holistic health and the power of family bonds.

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EP 452 Understanding Your Personal Measurements w/ Jermaine Morris

In this enlightening episode of Celeste, the therapist podcast, host Celeste, a therapist from Boston, welcomes Jermaine Morris, a coaching consultant from Sacramento, California. Jermaine specializes in the DISC assessment, a tool that helps individuals understand their decision-making and communication traits, both in normal circumstances and under pressure.

The discussion delves into the importance of emotional intelligence, particularly in children, and the lack of emphasis on personal development in education beyond the early years. They explore the consequences of not fostering self-awareness and the societal neglect in teaching young people how to identify, process, and manage their emotions. Both Celeste and Jermaine reflect on the potential impact this has on individuals as they grow up and stress the value of understanding oneself for personal and professional growth.

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