In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Ellen Slater joins the host to discuss her journey in the field of Mental Health over the past 20 years, focusing on somatic space and relational neuroscience. Ellen shares her experiences and insights into the mystical and intuitive aspects of healing, emphasizing the importance of listening to the body’s messages and developing somatic intelligence. The conversation covers topics such as Trauma, the importance of grounding, the role of metaphors in understanding our sensations, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Ellen explains her ‘Head and Heart’ model, which aims to reconcile the rupture between the logical and sensory aspects of human experience. The episode concludes with practical advice for cultivating a deeper connection with one’s inner self and fostering a relationship with nature and the universe.
Ellen Slater is a therapist, Yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher with 20 years of experience working in hospitals, community mental health clinics, the criminal justice system, and private practice.
She has specialized training in Stress, Anxiety, and trauma, including a post-graduate fellowship in addiction and trauma from the Seattle Veterans Administration. Ellen is founder of Head & Heart, an interdisciplinary treatment approach that breaks down the silos of modern medicine and unites biology, psychology, and earth based practices. Head & Heart offers an online mindfulness program, continuing Education training, and retreats for mental health providers.
Ellen connects people to evidence-based ancient healing.
Link:
www.ellenslater.com
04:07 Introduction and Guest Welcome
05:55 Ellen’s Journey into Mental Health
06:46 Understanding Somatic Intelligence
08:07 The Mystical and Intuition
13:24 Trauma and the Body
21:12 Interconnection and Quantum Physics
25:21 Storytelling and Universal Unity
30:57 Exploring Control and Paradoxes
31:21 Historical Shifts in Society and Beliefs
31:53 The Impact of Fear and Disconnection
33:04 Grounding and Inner Work
35:06 Introduction to Relational Neuroscience
36:19 Parenting and Inner Healing
40:36 The Prism Model and Inner Aspects
47:11 Healing the Rupture with Earth and Body
49:48 Final Thoughts and Resources
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I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.
As part of my experience with therapy, I realized that I am not alone in the challenges men my age experience (I separated at the age of 34/35). I realized I could be a voice for men like myself and offer support in this space. In the middle of the pandemic, I applied for a Master's degree in Psychology to become a therapist. This change was a significant shift for me as I worked in the corporate world as an engineer. Once I leaned into the space of supporting other men, I also started a podcast to normalize these difficult conversations and started a men's group a year later with the support of a friend.
I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.
At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my sleep, my health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.
As part of my solitude journey and to find myself again, I also released a book encapsulating my journey, which I hope to share with others. My book is titled: The Pursuit of Self-Love.
