Click here to listen to Episode 168 of the Minutes on Growth Podcast on Spotify, on Apple Podcast or watch it on Youtube.
In this episode, I sit with spiritual teacher, Blaise Kennedy, to explore Developmental Architecture; a relational, body-centered approach to healing and awakening.
Blaise explains how presence and co-regulation (being with another who truly listens) accelerate healing, allowing stored developmental material to be felt, released, and integrated rather than replayed as triggers.
We discuss how trauma creates adaptive strategies of disconnection, and how consistent, attuned relationships can progressively rewrite those patterns.
Blaise shares practical guidance for cultivating emotional awareness when you don’t have an ideal support system: cultivate curiosity, practice returning attention to the body, and seek fields of care that model safety.
He clarifies why intellectual understanding isn’t enough and offers metaphors and simple practices to begin sensing your body history;from noticing where energy is held to tracing the source of recurring reactions.
Whether you’re new to embodiment work or deepening an existing practice, this episode offers a clear roadmap for moving from self-reliance to interdependence and reclaiming your presence.
To learn more about Blaise’s work and to connect with him, click here
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