In this insightful episode of Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea, psychotherapist Ektha Aggarwal and Andrea explore the healing journey through the 'messy middle' of spiritual awakening. They dive deep into trauma recovery and the personal growth that unfolds when the nervous system expresses itself, often bringing anxiety and emotional upheaval. Learn why this phase of spiritual awakening feels like breaking down before breakthrough, and how allowing expression, compassionate self-talk, and somatic therapy can support nervous system healing.

Ektha shares her compelling life story navigating cultural pressures and perfectionism, illustrating the challenges and breakthroughs on her path to life purpose. The conversation also addresses the difficult choices around repairing or releasing relationships during transformation, and practical tools like breathing practices, intuitive guidance, and energetic cleansing to overcome challenges.

Tune in to understand how anxiety manifests physically during this healing journey, why social media's easiest path isn't always the healthiest, and how to cultivate peace by embracing complexity amid chaos. Discover resources from Shakti Therapy and inspiring messages on overcoming challenges to awaken resilience within.

00:00 What Peace Really Means (Fighter + Feeler)

00:27 Show Disclaimer + Podcast Intro

02:00 Meet Ektha: The ‘Messy Middle’ of Spiritual Awakening

02:41 Ektha’s Backstory: Immigrant Armor, High-Functioning Suppression

04:33 What Is a Spiritual Awakening? Mirror Moment & Identity Shift

05:38 Breaking Down vs Breaking Through: The Integration Phase

07:27 Warrior to Rest: Nervous System Release, Tears, Anger & Trauma

08:21 How to Calm Your Nervous System: Express, Then Acknowledge

10:47 Why You Lose Friends During Awakening (and the Loneliness)

17:18 Repair vs Release: A Decision Tree for Relationships

20:24 Trying to Repair for Years: Female Friendship Heartbreak

22:27 Anxiety During Awakening + Somatic Therapy & Breathwork Tool

26:00 Breathwork for Desire & Nervous System Reset (Feminine/Masculine Flow)

27:46 What Peace Really Means in the Messy Middle

29:08 Social Media, Avoidance Culture & the Loss of Boredom

32:59 Outgrowing Friends + Building a “Board of Life” Support System

35:57 Ghost Breath Cord-Cutting Practice (Mudra + Guided Breaths)

42:55 How to Sever Cords in Daily Life (Salt Water, Gloves & Purple Fire)

46:26 Wrap-Up: Where to Find Shakti Therapy + Perfectionism & Anxious Attachment

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