What if pain isn’t something to fix or escape—but a wise, living presence asking for our attention?In this episode, Jennifer sits down with writer and therapist Lisa Olivera for a heartfelt conversation about relating to pain as a wise teacher, rather than an adversary. Drawing from Lisa’s personal journey—shaped by early experiences with a culture that teaches us to avoid pain—they explore:<ul><li>The social narratives that keep us from feeling fully</li><li>The role of somatic practice in understanding our body’s intelligence</li><li>What it means to approach suffering with reverence </li><li>The slow, courageous path toward collective belonging</li></ul>This episode invites you to deepen your fluency with feeling —in your body, the mystery of life and one another.  Links & Resources:<ul><li>Learn more about <a href='https://lisaolivera.com/'>Lisa’s therapeutic and written work</a></li><li>Sign up for <a href='https://lisaolivera.substack.com/'>Human Stuff</a>, Lisa’s Substack</li><li>Get <a href='https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Already-Enough/Lisa-Olivera/9781982182670'>Already Enough</a>, Lisa Olivera’s first book</li><li>Receive <a href='https://jengland.substack.com'>Jennifer’s biweekly newsletter </a></li><li>Connect with Jennifer on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sparkcoaching/'>Instagram</a> or <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-england-7515b440/'>LinkedIn</a></li></ul> Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist <a href='https://www.jordywalkermusic.com/'>Jordy Walker</a>. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist <a href='https://jonmarro.com/'>Jon Marro</a>.

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