Thomas is joined by writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, therapist, and the founder and director of The Embodiment Institute, Prentis Hemphill . They discuss the evolution of embodiment and somatics, and how our bodies are the sites at which transformation occurs in trauma work. Prentis discusses their work in social and political movements to address individual and collective trauma, and to tap into the resilience and creativity needed to envision solutions to the catastrophes a...
Jul 11, 2023•53 min
Thomas is joined by author, leadership expert, and the founder of Leadership Circle, Bob Anderson. They discuss what it takes to be an effective leader in our current era of change and upheaval. Through research and extensive experience, Bob has concluded that the most salient characteristic of an effective leader is their emphasis on relationship, and that this is a universal theme across all cultures. He explains how an effective leader can develop a group whose collective intelligence is grea...
Jul 04, 2023•39 min
Thomas Hübl explores how tension is a physical manifestation of undigested trauma, and how we can begin to release tension by becoming more in tune with our emotions. Trauma responses can cause us to feel angry, overwhelmed, numb, and disconnected from the present moment. Thomas explains the importance of recognizing these signs of dysregulation without judgment. Moments of stress can guide us toward the emotions that we need to address and digest, serving as opportunities for us to better under...
Jun 27, 2023•20 min
Dr. Ruby Gibson ; author, cultural healer and advocate, and the developer of Somatic Archaeology© joins Thomas for a second conversation. They dive deep into Ruby’s life’s work offering healing to Native Americans. They discuss methods of healing that address the historical and ongoing traumatization of Native American communities, and how she weaves traditional spiritual protocols into newer methodologies. Ruby explains that Indigenous people view life as a wheel in which everything is intercon...
Jun 20, 2023•54 min
Thomas interviews world-renowned trauma expert and the author of “The Body Keeps the Score,” Dr. Bessel van der Kolk . They discuss different approaches to healing trauma on individual and societal levels. Dr. Van der Kolk emphasizes the need for physical and relational safety in order to process trauma, and the difficulty of healing in environments that tend towards disembodiment. He explains that trauma causes us to become numb, withdrawn, and full of shame, and that we experience these sensat...
Jun 13, 2023•57 min
Thomas interviews the CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, Amy Elizabeth Fox . They discuss the vital importance of integrating the profound wisdom found in trauma healing into the practice of leadership development. Amy describes the enormous influence that traumatic symptoms have on the way that companies operate, and how their cultures are formed. In her work with organizations in both the private and public sectors, she encourages workers and leaders to view internal problems as opportunities...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min
Thomas is joined by author, cultural healer and advocate, and the developer of Somatic Archaeology© Dr. Ruby Gibson. They dive deep into her work on ancestral healing, which she refers to as ‘historical trauma recovery.’ Ruby leads an organization called The Freedom Lodge whose mission is to provide education and healing for Native American communities. Combining the sacred medicine of the Lakota traditions with modern approaches to psychology, she has developed integrated processes to learn and...
May 30, 2023•58 min
Thomas Hübl explores how trauma changes our experience of time, and how integration and acceptance can help us create a better future. When traumatic events occur in the present moment, we become overwhelmed, and our experience of "presence" is split, pushing the trauma into the subconscious realm. He explains that our compartmentalized trauma is like a data package that becomes stuck in the past, interrupting the flow of time like a rock in a river. As we go through life, we experience tension,...
May 23, 2023•22 min
Thomas is joined by restorative justice facilitator and public speaker sujatha baliga. They discuss Restorative Justice - a term coined by Howard Zehr that represents a paradigm shift in the way we think about harm and wrongdoing. It calls us to eschew the extreme and ineffective punitiveness of the criminal justice system in favor of community-based processes that align with our interdependent nature. Sujatha explains how her methods were inspired by three groups - the Mennonites, the Navajo tr...
May 16, 2023•55 min
Please note that this episode was recorded during the first months of the war in Ukraine, and William and Thomas' commentary is relevant to that time. Since then, circumstances may have changed. Humiliation is reflected in most major historical events, especially in wars. Throughout the centuries, humans continue to be stuck in the same pattern of humiliation. And it has become even more significant in the present. With COVID-19 bringing a sense of interconnectedness and the whole world tuning i...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Thomas explores the concept of Ancestral Healing - a way of attuning with our ancestors and integrating the information they’ve passed down through our family histories. We inherit wisdom and resilience from our ancestors, as well as trauma and pain. Thomas explains the need to incorporate all of these aspects into ourselves so that we can draw strength from our ancestral data flow when we need it, and learn from their wounds and transgressions in order to release ourselves and ...
May 02, 2023•20 min
Thomas and celebrated international speaker, post-humanist thinker, and author Bayo Akomolafe delve into the pitfalls of modernity and modern psychology, and the need for new ways of navigating hidden and invisible thresholds. Bayo discusses his work tracing stories, folklore, and archetypes and how they invite us to do something akin to activism - a sensorial politics that he refers to as “post-activism.” They discuss the need for fresh modes of responding to crises that can invite us to develo...
Apr 25, 2023•55 min
Thomas talks with award-winning documentary filmmaker Deeyah Khan about her experience of interviewing extremists. Rather than dismissing them as unreachable fanatics, Deeyah has decided to engage them directly as human beings, with respect for our common humanity. She and Thomas reflect on how to remain hopeful and empathetic amidst the social divisiveness of our time. Multi-award-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan has directed documentaries such as “Banaz: A Love Story (2012)” and “White Right: Mee...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Thomas Hübl explores the concept of Transparent Communication - a practice that creates an open and grounded relational space where constructive and creative communication can occur. He explains that this form of communication combines the interconnected data streams of cognitive, emotional, and physical information that are always present in any conversation. When we become attuned to these transmissions from others' nervous systems, and are consciously creating coherent transmissions from our ...
Apr 11, 2023•33 min
Thomas Hübl is joined by seasoned author and clinician Deb Dana and the founder of the Polyvagal Theory (PVT) Dr. Stephen Porges for a lively discussion about the essence of PVT, the importance of human connection to the mind and body, and their methods of self-regulation for trauma survivors. What You Will Discover: ✔️ The Polyvagal Theory is about human connection. Dr. Stephen Porges goes deep into the Polyvagal Theory and its core essence, describing how human socialization can prevent modern...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Intergenerational trauma is a huge part of Esther Perels and Jack Saul’s personal histories and work. In today’s podcast, Thomas, Esther, and Jack dig deep into their stories of working with trauma survivors and discuss how creativity, eroticism, and creating new narratives can affect trauma healing, intimate relationships, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma. What You Will Discover: ✔️ Freedom in confinement comes from our imagination. What makes people stay alive? Wherever a person may...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Thomas Hübl discusses the integration of East and West Germany to demonstrate society’s need for cultural learning spaces - places where people with different cultures and histories of trauma can gather to learn and exchange cultural data. He focuses on how trauma and fragmentation are perpetuated when these digestion spaces don’t exist, and how an integrated culture is better equipped to take on new challenges, like climate change. Key Points: 03:02 Culture integration requires work 04:12 Learn...
Mar 21, 2023•21 min
Humiliation is reflected in most major historical events, especially in wars. Throughout the centuries, humans continue to be stuck in the same pattern of humiliation. And it has become even more significant in the present. Author and negotiation expert William Ury joins Thomas for their second conversation in a three-part series. They discuss how historical traumas contribute to current conflicts, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. William emphasizes the need for compassion, empathy, and inc...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Exploring the causes of sickness, author and renowned physician Dr. Gabor Maté explores how the trauma ingrained in modern society manifests as illness and pulls us away from our authentic selves, and how we can lessen our attachment to “normalcy” in order to foster both individual and collective healing and create a more equitable and awakened future. Tune in to Point of Relation — The Undeniable Link of Illness & Wellbeing to Our Collective Ecosystem with Dr. Gabor Maté. Key Points To Disc...
Mar 07, 2023•51 min
As the world transitions away from domination hierarchies and into democracies, our human systems naturally let go of inner wounds and feel safer. However, disruptors still arise. Gender inequality and racism are stressors in our society. The tension over these issues can make our current democracy appear chaotic. But these systemic issues must surface and be addressed in order to ignite our individual and collective healing, and allow humanity to achieve a higher level of coherence. Key Points:...
Feb 28, 2023•25 min
"The single biggest block to getting a yes in any kind of conflict is yourself,” says author and expert negotiator William Ury. In this episode, William Ury shares his expertise in demonstrating spaciousness and empathy in conflict-laden situations, mediation as an intrapersonal exercise, and dissecting trauma in an unsettled society. ▶️ Practicing Spaciousness and Empathy for Conflict Mediation with William Ury Key Points to Discover: ✔️ Practice the palm pinching technique. Standing in the mid...
Feb 21, 2023•57 min
What are legacy burdens? These are ingrained parts of us that involve extreme beliefs and emotions coming from traumatic experiences inherited from family or other people. This is mostly experienced by people in marginalized groups. And unpacking them takes courage, acknowledgment, and a safe space to open up. Listen as Dr. Richard Schwartz and Deran Young share their expertise and experiences in navigating through intergenerational trauma and un-learning past beliefs. ▶️Unpacking Legacy Burdens...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Are you brave enough to go beyond the threshold of conventional understanding? Would you be willing to go deeper into the unseen territory of humanity? Or do you just have burning questions about the meaning of life events? You’re in the right place. The Point of Relation is where you need to be to reach your contemplative perspective and uncover the layers of human existence. Tune in to learn more 🎬 watch the full episode of Point of Relation — Welcome to Point of Relation What You Will Discov...
Feb 21, 2023•14 min
We are incredibly excited to launch our new podcast – 𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. In these episodes, Global Healing Facilitator Thomas Huebl aims to explore the ancient and contemporary topics melding in the zeitgeist of our time and find the sweet spot of our relational experience. ✴ Here is a space we behold and can bravely explore the boundaries of that which we already know. ✴ Here is where we can learn more about how our lives intersect with the future and observe the convergence of t...
Feb 20, 2023•5 min
