Shawnee is bringing a new meaning to the word REST to my little Idaho community with a state of the art float therapy center. Join us as we discuss how she left the life that she was "supposed" to have to grab on to the tail of a dream that just wouldn't die. She gives us all the details. From her decision to choose herself to how she discovered opening a float therapy center was the dream she needed to find fulfillment. She will encourage you to NEVER ignore that nagging pit in your stomach that says something in your life just isn't quite right. Grab the tail of your dreams and fly! The world needs you, the most authentic purpose filled you.
The journey to self-care has been a winding one for this guest. A recovering perfectionist, typical A/Red/Alpha personality and oldest child definitely left much room for practicing self-compassion and authenticity. A few bumps along the road, with plenty of bruising to account for, she’s finally arrived at a place in her life where she can accept the full spectrum of her human traits, embracing the dynamics that make up her wildly unique self.
You will learn all about what float therapy is, what happens when you float, and even what you should wear (ps...its nothing...#floatnaked). You will learn about this new (at least to my community and brain) self care technique and place to truly rest. A place of solitude where all you can hear is your breath and your heart beat. A place where no one needs anything from you. A place where you can connect with you again. Sounds like heaven to me. Shawnee helped me discover a whole new modality for self care and I can't wait to go try it! How about you?
Shawnee's Resources:
Books:
The Book of Floating, by Michael Hutchison
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD
The Four Agreement by Miguel Ruiz
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Websites:
www.clinicalfloatation.com
www.floatmagicvalley.com
Other Resources:
The Float Tank Cure, Shane Stott and Float Nation documentary
About the Guest
Born and raised in Eastern Idaho, Shawnee Kyle loved dancing, riding horses with her grandmother, playing in the streets with the neighbor kids and bossing around anyone that would let her. One of her childhood dreams was to be a doctor. She realized later in life, that was a call to heal – to help others be well. Through the path of nursing and an extreme fascination with stress and anxiety disorders, Shawnee found the basis for Float Magic, a center with REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) and relaxation at the core of its values and purpose. Through Float Therapy, Meditation, Sauna and Light Therapy, Float Magic offers the ultimate retreat for anyone trying to escape the gravities of daily life and live optimally through the practice of self-care. Today, Shawnee still loves to dance, create, be wild, travel and place herself in challenges that expand her horizons. She lives in Twin Falls with her husband, has five sons and a diva cat, Abby. She is truly grateful for all that she enjoys in this beautiful area and among the community here in the Magic Valley.
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Shawnee's favorite quote:
"The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can." - Neil Gaiman
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