by Michael Westgate | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 | Published on Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Gratitude Practice That Strengthens Your Inner Resources [00:00 – 02:20] Body Scan Reflection, Awareness & Processing Principles[02:20 – 05:24] Internal Resources & Negative Bias Explanation[05:24 – 09:52] Recall & Document Supportive...
by Michael Westgate | Published on Aug 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Somatic Exercises To Deal With Difficult Emotions and Feelings Without Running Away [00:00 – 00:15] Introduction and Purpose [00:15 – 00:43] Building Emotional Capacity [00:43 – 01:24] Preparing for Meditation [01:24 – 03:11] Beginning the...
by Michael Westgate | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 | Published on Jul 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
How to Be with Difficult Feelings Without Running from Them or Trying to Fix Them [00:00-00:42] Introduction to Difficult Feelings [00:42-05:56] Grounding and Presence [05:56-19:13] Body Scan and Pendulation [19:13-28:10] Memory, Emotions, and Chronic Pain ...
by Michael Westgate | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 | Published on Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Relational Healing The Missing Link to Chronic Pain Relief [00:00-00:55] Introduction to Relational Healing[00:55-02:30] The Machine Model vs. Relational Approach[02:30-04:49] Polyvagal Theory and Healing Rhythms[04:49-06:12] Limitations of the Medical...
by Michael Westgate | Last updated May 13, 2025 | Published on May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Exploring Relational Healing for Chronic Pain and Stress [00:00-00:33] Introduction: Why It’s Hard to Stand Up for Yourself[00:33-01:53] Trauma, Shame, and Chronic Pain Connection[01:53-02:42] The Body’s Involuntary Reactions[02:42-04:04] The Cost of...
