This episode is for all of you who can relate to staying small! Once a month Nicole hosts a "Get Curious" episode where she is joined by people who are interested in exploring and untangling their patterns.Joined by Julie Hughes, we explore the reasons behind this need to stay hidden, which is often rooted in survival patterns, intergenerational trauma, and the influence of ancestral experiences. By gently unpacking these layers, we realize that safety is key to expanding our capacity for self-expression. We discuss how staying small sometimes feels comfortable but comes at the cost of limiting ourselves. Through somatic exercises and reflections, we begin to reprogram our nervous systems, allowing more space for us to be seen and to express ourselves freely, moving past fear into a more empowered state.I hope this episode encourages others to get curious about their own edges and discover the potential to take up more space in their lives.If you would like to inquire into working with Julie, you can get in touch with her through her website:https://www.shift-counselling.com/home/ Mentioned Resources:www.nicolelohse.com/experiential-guideConnect with the Host:Learn more about Nicole - www.nicolelohse.com/about Download The Experiential Guide - www.nicolelohse.com/experiential-guide Join me on the podcast - www.nicolelohse.com/experiential-podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/nlohseTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@nicole.lohseThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.