The Art of Soul Care and Mindful Movement in Our Healing Journey (feat. Steven Washington)
As humans, we’re both body and soul. To thrive, both need to be nurtured and cared for through self-care practices. Neglecting them can cause us to feel depleted and drained.
My guest Steven Washington has created a holistic pathway that can give us the freedom to become the person we want to be. He’s here to tell us more about it.
Steven is a movement master, author, and recovery advocate who is passionate about helping others navigate toward a happier, healthier life. As a former professional dancer who performed at the New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and on Broadway in Disney’s, The Lion King, his love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed Qigong and Pilates teacher that he is today. He also teaches dance, meditation, laughter, and more.
During our conversation, Steven offers powerful self-care practices that he learned from his own recovery journey. He also shares mindsets and mindful movement techniques that can ground and calm us during our busy everyday life.
Interview time stamps:
02:59 ︳Steven talks about his path to sobriety and wellness and how it inspired his book
07:20 ︳How to recognize that intuitive voice that guides us away from dysfunctional patterns
09:00 ︳Why we need support systems and role models during our healing journey
11:31 ︳What is “soul care,” and why is it important that we practice it
13:15 ︳Mindful movement and the role it plays in bringing balance and healing the body
17:19 ︳Steven shares his favorite self-care practices for daily wellness (breathwork, self-massage, creative writing, gratitude list, spending time in nature)
19:20 ︳How to create and stick with a self-care routine if you’re busy and pressed for time
21:46 ︳How to shift our negative perceptions about ourselves and the world
25:00 ︳Steven explains the importance of having a gratitude practice (and how to create one)
Learn more about Steven Washington and his book “Recovering You” at his website.