Hey listeners! You're in for an inspiring story today. You're going to hear the conversation that I had with author Silvia Vasquez-Lavado about her new book, In the Shadow of the Mountain, her journey through sexual abuse as a child, substance abuse, and her life-changing experiences that led her to mountain climbing.
Listen as we discuss the metaphorical and literal mountains that she's had to conquer in her life. I think it's so important for all of my listeners to know that you can go through devastating times in your life and still find internal peace and build a worthwhile life for yourself. For more, I strongly recommend reading In the Shadow of the Mountain.
You can hear the full discussion by pressing the "play" button above or find the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to Savvy Psychologist.
Some important takeaways from our discussion:
- Suppression of trauma and harmful negative emotions is unhelpful.
- Reaching out to your support systems is beneficial when you’re struggling.
- You will hear mention of Ayahuasca, which is a psychedelic that is commonly used for spiritual and religious purposes. In Silvia’s story, she had a vision that led her on a pathway towards her own healing.
- Mindfulness and gratitude practices work!
I hope you enjoyed this interview with Silvia. Go read her book—I need more people to talk to about it with! If you buy her book, tag me on Instagram or send me a comment. You can also reach out to me via my email at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (929) 256-2191.
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