S1 E23 Finding Your Flow with Gabrielle Kinser

Mindful Sobriety The Podcast

Gabrielle Kinser's mission has evolved from spreading the word of yoga to focusing on healing the nervous system. She emphasizes the importance of healing on a deeper level than just physicality and highlights the role of the nervous system in finding answers and achieving overall well-being. She acknowledges that healing is not a quick fix and requires consistency. Gabrielle shares her personal experiences, including the challenges she faced growing up and her journey with alcohol. She also discusses her work as a Reiki master and emphasizes the importance of holding space for others to heal themselves. In this conversation, Amanda and Gabrielle discuss red flags to watch out for in spiritual readings, the importance of self-trust, and the need for boundaries. They also touch on the role of tarot readings in providing clarity and the potential for misuse by readers. Gabrielle emphasizes the importance of being trauma-informed in yoga teaching and the need for humility and ongoing learning. She shares her personal journey of healing and offers advice to her younger self.

Keywords

yoga, nervous system, healing, trauma, alcohol, Reiki, energy work, red flags, spiritual readings, red flags, self-trust, boundaries, tarot readings, clarity, trauma-informed, yoga teaching, humility, ongoing learning, healing

Takeaways

• Healing the nervous system is essential for overall well-being and finding answers in life.
• Healing is not a quick fix and requires consistency.
• Personal experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are and can lead to personal growth.
• Holding space for others to heal themselves is a powerful way to support their journey.
• When seeking energy work or spiritual guidance, be cautious of red flags such as fake names and inconsistent pricing. Be cautious of red flags in spiritual readings, such as being asked to provide services for free or feeling a sense of indebtedness.
• Trust your gut instinct and don't second-guess yourself when the vibe feels off.
• Tarot readings should provide clarity and not instill fear or predict the future with certainty.
• Being trauma-informed in yoga teaching involves understanding the impact of trauma on the nervous system and avoiding physical adjustments.
• Cultivate humility as a yoga teacher and recognize that there is always more to learn.
• Practice self-care and self-love, including setting boundaries and giving yourself the love and hugs you need.

Sound Bites

• "My mission now is to work with people who are willing to heal themselves in a deeper level than just physicality and really working on healing their nervous system."
• "Healing the nervous system is not a simple fix, but it can be done with consistency."
• "I've been on my own for quite a bit and my childhood was just very tumultuous altogether. There was a lot more bad than good, even though now I'm really trying to look at only the good."
• "If someone's trying to get you to provide a service for them for no cost or vice versa, I would say that's probably a red flag for sure."
• "Don't second-guess that if someone's like, oh, well, they're such a good person and it's someone you trust and it's like, well, oh, I didn't feel that but maybe I should because they know more than I do somehow. It's just like lack of self-trust. If the vibe is off, goodbye."
• "If you get a tarot reading and you feel scared or if someone has given you like really bad energy or this is coming to you in a negative way, that is not what tarot is about at all."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Mission

03:07
Healing the Nervous System

05:13
Trauma and Life Experiences

08:14
Addiction and Sobriety

11:05
Gabrielle's Journey and Dreams

25:01
Red Flags in Spiritual Guidance

27:20
Recognizing Red Flags and Trusting Your Gut

29:44
Understanding the Purpose of Tarot Readings

34:24
Embracing Flow State and Openness

41:26
Being Trauma-Informed in Yoga

44:37
Cultivating Humility as a Yoga Teacher

46:09
Taking Care of Your Well-Being

48:15
Advice for the Younger Self

53:32
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