The Autonomic Healing Podcast - Conversations with Tom Pals

08/11/2024

Amazing!!! 10,000 downloads! Many thanks to our listeners 😍

Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast! We'd love you to follow and join Tom, Ruth, and friends as they explore the beneficial impact autonomic healing has on the mind, body, and spirit. Autonomic healing activates the brain to normalize the flight or fight reaction and holistically manages stress...

10/06/2024

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Season 2: Episode 35 Open to Change

Discover how embracing change can lead you from mere survival to thriving! Tune in as Ruth shares her journey of growth and the power of openness. Don't miss out on this transformative episode!

What if embracing change could transform your life from mere survival to thriving? Join us in this episode as we uncover the transformative power of being open to change.We begin by exploring the profound implications of the word "open" and how it...

26/03/2024

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We are continuing through our ABC’s of Thriving and we’re talking all about Joy in Episode 30 💯

In this episode Tom and Ruth explore the concept of joy beyond mere happiness, delving into its connection to well-being, gifting, and grace. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, they discuss how joy can be found amidst suffering and challenge listeners to seek joy in the gifts they give and receive. Emphasizing the importance of understanding joy within the journey of life, Tom and Ruth offer practical advice for cultivating joy and invite listeners to embrace the ABCs of thriving 👏

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18/12/2023

Check out our latest episode . . .

Season 2: Episode 23
Defer to Loving

It’s part of our ABC’s to thriving season and in this episode we delve into the powerful concept of "deferring to loving."

There’s a difference between "love" and "loving," the latter involves a proactive, intentional choice rather than a mere feeling.

We’d love you to check it out!

In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson delve into the powerful concept of "deferring to loving." They reflect on their previous discussions about accepting adversity, believing in beneficence, and creat...

12/09/2023

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Check out Season 2: Episode 17

From Compliments to Confidence: Unpacking Commendation in Rational Intimacy

In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve into the intricacies of stage seven in the journey of Rational Intimacy: Commendation and Praise. They explore the challenges people often face when it comes to receiving compliments and delve into the underlying factors that may cause discomfort or resistance to praise.

We’d love you to tune in and discover how commendation and praise can be transformative in promoting emotional healing, fostering authentic connections, and igniting motivation for personal growth.

Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast with your hosts, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson. In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve into the intricacies of stage seven in the journey of Rational Intimacy: Commendation and Praise. They explore the challenge...

03/09/2023

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Season Two: Episode Sixteen is Live

In this enlightening conversation, Tom and Ruth delve into the heart of rational intimacy, exploring its essence, challenges, and the transformative power it holds.

They explore the challenges that hinder the path to rational intimacy, including ignorance, denial of truth, fear of change, and the allure of fantasy-driven living. They draw parallels between individual behaviors and society's patterns, highlighting the need for a shift in perception and action.

We'd love you to tune in to this thought-provoking episode to gain insights into the transformative power of rational intimacy and its potential to shape our relationships, communities, and planet.

Welcome to another episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast with your hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson. In this enlightening conversation, Tom and Ruth delve into the heart of rational intimacy, exploring its essence, challenges, and the transfor...

16/08/2023

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Episode 15 of Season 2 is live!
From Fantasy to Fulfillment: The Path of Envisioning in Rational Intimacy

Hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson delve into the concept of envisioning as a key stage of rational intimacy. Building on their previous discussions about various stages of rational intimacy, Tom and Ruth explore the crucial distinction between fantasy and envisioning.

Tom defines the difference between fantasy and envisioning, highlighting how fantasizing can be detrimental when it feeds into self-gratification and unrealistic desires. Envisioning, on the other hand, is rooted in the practicable, aiming to explore possibilities that are achievable and beneficial for personal growth and well-being. They discuss how avoidance, isolation, and disassociation can hinder the ability to stay engaged and present in challenging moments, leading to the allure of fantasy.

Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation and explore the transformative power of rational intimacy in managing stress, building genuine connections, and achieving true well-being.

In this episode, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson delve into the concept of envisioning as a key stage of rational intimacy. Building on their previous discussions about various stages of rational intimacy, Tom and Ruth explore the crucial distin...

18/07/2023

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Episode 13 - Being in Relationship Without Losing Your Mind

During this episode, Tom and Ruth discuss the stages of Rational Intimacy - particularly the stage when connectedness to others and ourselves thrives. The basis of this is cultivating a consenting relationship. Listen to them as they explore what a consensual relationship requires and what it does not require to be successful.

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During this episode, Tom and Ruth discuss the stages of Rational Intimacy - particularly the stage when connectedness to others and ourselves thrives. The basis of this is cultivating a consenting relationship. Listen to them as they explore what ...

30/05/2023

What a treat to have Scott Turner on The Autonomic Healing Podcast as our guest.

Scott Turner is a distinguished scientist and author known for his groundbreaking work in the field of biology. With a passion for understanding the intricate relationship between organisms and their environment, Turner has made significant contributions to the study of animal physiology, behavior, and ecology.

He is also one of the leading voices on the topic of homeostasis in the nation and in this episode he shares his knowledge with Ruth & Tom. Understanding homeostasis is a key area for Autonomic Healing and Scott’s work and writing have deeply impacted Tom over the years as a therapist as he’s developed Autonomic Healing Activation.

There will be two parts to this conversation, and this is Part One

We’d love you to listen, share with friends, and most importantly check out Scott’s books and profile on jscottturner.com

In this episode, our guest Scott Turner shares his insights on homeostasis. J Scott Turner is a distinguished scientist and author known for his groundbreaking work in the field of biology. With a passion for understanding the intricate relations...

23/05/2023

What a great milestone!

We are so grateful for all our listeners.

Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast! We'd love you to follow and join Tom, Ruth, and friends as they explore the beneficial impact autonomic healing has on the mind, body, and spirit. Autonomic healing activates the brain to normalize the flight or fight reaction and holistically manages stress...

18/05/2023

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Season 2: Episode 9 is now out
Living in Grace

In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Ruth and Tom explore the concept of grace. They discuss how grace is not only a place of poise, but also a place of gifting. So many people who want to contribute to the world with their gifts are limited because of their perceptions, especially when they encounter the tsunami of stress. Through their conversation, Ruth and Tom they offer insights and strategies for cultivating grace in our daily lives.

We'd love you to listen and share with friends!

In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Ruth and Tom explore the concept of grace. They discuss how grace is not only a place of poise, but also a place of gifting. So many people who want to contribute to the world with their gift...

03/05/2023

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Season 2, Episode 8: Contentment

Join hosts Ruth and Tom as they delve into the topic of contentment and its crucial role in rational intimacy.

In spite of the fact that many of us desire contentment, in our never-ending to-do lists it is often pushed to the side. Ruth and Tom discuss why this is the case and offer practical tips on cultivating a content mindset. They also explore how contentment positively impacts our relationships, leading to deeper emotional connections and increasing healthy intimacy with others. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation and learn how to prioritize contentment in your own life.

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Join hosts Ruth and Tom on this episode of The Autonomic Healing Podcast. They delve into the topic of contentmentand its crucial role in rational intimacy. In spite of the fact that many of us desire contentment, in our never-ending to-do lists i...