Description

Join us on a transformative journey as Alyson welcomes Jakob Gricar to The Space Between. In this episode, Jakob shares his inspiring story of overcoming a chronic skin condition at just 13 years old—a journey that led him to self-hypnosis, meditation, and Eastern philosophies. Through Jakob’s path of personal growth and self-discovery, we explore how embracing the unknown can challenge traditional beliefs and open doors to profound healing. Jakob’s method uses a blend of ontological coaching, somatics, transpersonal psychology, IFS, CBT, NLP, Yogic philosophy, and more, drawing from experience of over 10+ years in personal development and techniques learned from pioneering experts in nervous system dynamics and somatic work.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Jakob’s journey from Slovenia at 18 to uncover the deeper meaning of life
• How self-hypnosis and meditation helped him heal and shift his perspective
• Insights from his time studying meditation and yoga in Indian ashrams
• The transformative experiences of living with indigenous Amazonian communities and learning ancient plant medicine and breathwork practices

Key Takeaways:

• The power of facing discomfort and uncertainty as a gateway to spiritual growth
• How embracing loss, pain, and embodied sensations can lead to profound healing
• A unique perspective on personal evolution as an art form, where each phase of life is like a painting we eventually sign off on

Tune In to Learn:

• How to trust the journey, release attachments, and find authenticity through unmasking and embracing change
• Insights on personal transformation and how to turn fear into freedom

Quotes from the Episode:
“Each version of ourselves is like a painting we eventually sign off on.”
“Life’s adversities are not obstacles—they’re opportunities for growth.”

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Chapter timestamps: 

(00:00) - Navigating Uncertainty in Life

(04:29) - Journey Through Uncertainty and Growth

(17:00) - Embracing Uncertainty Through Somatic Healing

(22:23) - Embracing Growth Through Adversity

(26:16) - Discovering Self Through Life's Challenges

(34:30) - Embracing Authenticity Through Unmasking

(46:33) - Surrendering to Uncertainty and Growth