Philosophy Coach

Mind

Spirituality

Health

Contemplate mind, thoughts & beliefs
Develop mindful awareness
Explore healing & mind-body connection

Exploring the nature of life & death
Spiritual experiences & wellbeing
Awakening & self-realization

Mind-body healing & therapies
How personal evolution impacts wellness
Cultural influences on health

What is therapeutic wisdom?

Therapeutic wisdom is the process of using ever-deepening insights into life as a way of improving your level of health and wellbeing.

I believe that wisdom is the central component of wellbeing.  It lies at the very core of being able to go through life with more ease, less stress, and greater levels of physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual health.

Wisdom incorporates the ability to see life as it really is, and to be able to navigate challenges more easily as you encounter them.  To become more centred in who you are, instead of being swept through life at the mercy of external forces. And to become aware of who you are at the deepest levels of existence, whilst making a positive contribution to the lives of others, and creating a positive impact in the world.

So, therapeutic wisdom involves improving your own health through knowledge, insight, and the embodiment of what you have learnt. Combined with actions which make a difference in the lives and wellbeing of others.

Why for wellbeing service providers?

I work with all types of wellbeing service providers.  Including nurses, social workers, caregivers, health assistants, spiritual workers, coaches, therapists, and anyone who provides support for other people.

The main reason for this is because healing practitioners tend to have first-hand experience of human suffering. This also means that they are able to positively impact people through their services. They have a central role in improving the lives of others.

People who support the wellbeing of others often have deeper questions about life and health.  Like existential questions about the meaning of life, why suffering exists, and what happens after death. Or health-related questions around social inequalities, ethical issues, or cultural attitudes.

Wellbeing practitioners usually have an active interest in exploring health, therapies, and caring for others. They are already committed to the process of exploring life on a deeper level themselves, and this automatically puts them in a better position to make changes for improving the lives of others.

How does philosophy relate to mind-body wellness?

The term philosophy simply means 'the love of wisdom'.  It is a word which is most commonly used in two different ways: First, to refer to your own set of personal ideas, opinions, and viewpoints. Secondly, as the active process of developing ever deeper insights into the fundamental nature of life.

Unfortunately many people mistakenly associate philosophy with dry academic pursuits which involve relentless arguing about the most minor details of life, but this is not an accurate representation. Anyone who is actively involved in the process of personal or spiritual growth is also on a philosophical journey - whether they are currently aware of this or not.

As someone who has studied both Eastern and Western philosophy, and with a particular interest in how it relates to health, I tend to work with people who are on a genuine path of personal or spiritual growth. Individuals who want to really explore the nature of mind, consciousness, wellbeing, and self-realization - without getting inadvertently caught up in unhelpful ideas, beliefs, or practices.

Our own view on the mind-body connection is central to how we approach health and wellbeing.  It affects everything - from our perceptions about illness, to the therapies we use, how much free will we think we have for change, and how we view life and death.

The path of therapeutic wisdom is not for people who want to go round in circles, getting caught up in their own ego, or who are consistently trying to prove themselves to be right.  It is a process which requires an open mind, non-judgement, and a desire to create a world where there is more health, happiness, and conscious inter-connection.

Integrating embodied wisdom and wellbeing

The ultimate solution to anything which is not working in your life is to examine it more deeply. Until you see it clearly enough that it no longer creates distress in your life.  This also includes how we perceive health and wellbeing.

Many healing practitioners inadvertently get stuck in materialistic, cultural, or spiritual beliefs - which can hold them back from developing the deeper insights that they are really seeking. The reason people can feel stuck, or on a treadmill of perpetual seeking, is usually because they are holding onto a strongly held belief, which is so tightly held that it becomes invisible.

This is where I can help. I take people from having a socially-orientated understanding of health to an existentially-based one. A path which is based upon consciousness as the primary foundation of life, and where wider influences on health and wellbeing are also recognised and accounted for.    

Embodied wisdom coaching can help you to integrate experiential insights with a holistic approach to wellbeing. It can also help you to improve your own health, align with your purpose, and to make a positive impact in the world.