In this deeply raw and vulnerable episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Tim share what they call their “third energetic divorce” - a six-day separation that forced old identities, old coping mechanisms, and buried truths to finally surface.

What began as a simple disagreement unexpectedly opened the door to something much deeper: months of unspoken tension, nervous system overwhelm, adaptive childhood patterns, emotional withdrawal, and the fear of being truly seen.

Together they explore:

• What rupture actually reveals inside long-term relationships
• The difference between separation and disillusionment
• How nervous systems hold unresolved patterns
• Why truth can feel threatening to connection
• Masculine emotional safety and the fear of vulnerability
• The danger of self-abandonment inside partnership
• How relationships evolve through repeated death-and-rebirth cycles

This conversation is not polished. It is not wrapped up neatly. It is two people sitting inside the ashes of what almost ended - and discovering what became possible when honesty finally arrived.

If you’ve ever questioned whether a relationship can survive change, distance, truth, or transformation… this episode is an invitation to reconsider what rupture may actually be asking of us.

Sometimes what feels like an ending is actually the crossing of a threshold your soul can no longer avoid.

This episode is an invitation to see beyond the surface.

When you look at a man who appears strong, grounded, and unshakable…
you’re not seeing the full story.

Our very special guest, Slade Thompson, shares his journey from chaos, addiction, and emotional suppression to a path of deep healing, presence, and service.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The hidden pain many men carry
• Why asking for help is the hardest… and most powerful… step
• The difference between performing strength and actually living it
• What healing really looks like… beyond the highlight reel
• How transformation happens both inside and outside of ceremony

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about honesty.
It’s about courage.
It’s about coming back to the heart.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen.

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc

⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed.

In this deeply personal episode, Laura shares a powerful realization that unfolded after a recent Wachuma journey… not during the ceremony, but in the quiet days that followed.

What began as a simple, repeated vision revealed something much deeper - a moment from childhood where a part of her learned to turn off her light in order to feel safe.

Together, we explore how the nervous system protects us, how childhood adaptations shape who we become… and what happens when those protective parts begin to come back online.

This conversation isn’t about fixing what’s broken.

It’s about recognizing that nothing was ever broken in the first place.

It was protected.

And when safety returns… so can we.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• The moment Laura realized when and why she dimmed her light
• How the body stores memory beyond what we consciously remember
• What integration actually looks like (and why it’s not instant)
• The role of safety in reconnecting with yourself
• Moving from protection into agency… at your own pace
  

This episode closes with a gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect with a younger part of yourself… and begin building safety from within.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen.

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc

⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed.