Unveiling the Resilience Within: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment w/Amparo Vazquez

Hey Soul Aligned Self Care Community, In this episode of the Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast, I chat with Amparo Vasquez, the amazing founder of Azteca and a coach and meditation practitioner. Amparo opens up about her inspiring journey of helping women rediscover their worth and joy after going through tough times, like dealing with toxic workplaces and abusive relationships. She really dives into the psychological effects of covert narcissism and talks about the long road to healing. They also touch on how society often perpetuates abuse and the need for supportive spaces. Amparo is all about radical self-love and even shares a free meditation to help boost self-compassion. This episode is packed with deep insights into healing and empowerment. Here are some of the things we talked about:   00:03:59 (Amparo's Work and Journey)Amparo shares her inspiring journey and her mission to help women reclaim their worth and joy after facing hardships. 00:05:09 (Travel Experiences)Amparo talks about her travel adventures and how they’ve shaped her outlook on life. 00:09:49 (Covert Narcissism)Amparo explains covert narcissism and its effects, including the emotional and psychological toll on victims. 00:13:14 (Reclaiming Identity)Discover the steps to reclaiming your identity and mental well-being after experiencing covert narcissistic abuse. 00:15:26 (Healing Process)The initial relief and the ongoing challenges of healing after leaving a narcissistic relationship. 00:18:40 (Challenges and Support)Exploring the societal and cultural hurdles that make it tough for abuse victims to recognize and escape toxic relationships. 00:21:46 (Undoing the Damage)The slow but steady journey of recognizing and healing from the psychological and emotional damage caused by covert narcissistic abuse. 00:22:49 (Baby Albert Experiment)Amparo discusses the Baby Albert Experiment and its insights into the impact of psychological abuse on the brain. The brain's association with abuse (00:23:50)Understanding the brain’s survival mechanisms and how they relate to abuse, panic, and trauma, especially at night. Rebuilding internal infrastructure (00:24:56)The challenges of relearning to exist and using exposure therapy to rewire the brain’s associations. Setting boundaries and reframing situations (00:27:18)Why setting boundaries and reframing situations are crucial for healing and regaining control over your reactions. Understanding the subconscious and healing process (00:29:08)Helping people understand how abuse affects the subconscious and the journey of healing and setting boundaries. Processing and reclaiming tools for healing (00:32:56)Reclaiming healing tools like journaling, walking, and research after they’ve been suppressed during abuse. Systemic abuse and its impact (00:37:01)Drawing parallels between systemic abuse and abusive family systems, and how societal structures can mirror abusive relationships. Radicalized self-love and unrealistic expectations (00:45:06)Discussing radicalized self-love and the unrealistic societal expectations of perfection. Childhood independence and suppression (00:46:01)A heartfelt story about childhood independence and how societal norms can suppress it. I’m so glad you came and hung out with us today on the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast! Be sure To Subscribe & Share with someone who could use a little self-care & self-love. If anything resonated with you today, leave a 5 star review to help get the show in front of more people. Remember, always be sure to add some deep-level self-care into your life every single day! 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