Welcome to "Don't Pick The Scab Podcast," the podcast where we take a light-hearted dive into the world of men over 40 recovering from divorce. This week, we chat with Greg Payne, a certified life coach and holistic healer. Greg, a self-proclaimed IT-to-healing convert, shares his journey from tech grad to energy worker, proving that even spreadsheets can have a soul.

Greg co-founded Awaken Roots with his wife, creating a healing hub that’s part advice column, part energy spa. They offer everything from brainspotting to combo—yes, that’s frog sweat medicine—and if that doesn’t sound intriguing, nothing will. Greg explains that brainspotting maps trauma to a specific point in your visual field, kind of like finding your emotional North Star, while combo boosts your immune system with Amazonian frog peptides. Who knew amphibians could be so therapeutic?

Breathwork and Reiki also make the list, with Greg highlighting how these practices can tune you into your emotional radio station, clearing static and finding clarity. He emphasizes using breathwork to address emotions held in the body, making it easier to navigate life’s tricky transitions, like divorce.

Ultimately, Greg’s message is simple: Self-care isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline. Whether it’s reaching out to a friend or indulging in a little pampering, taking time for yourself is crucial. So, grab your metaphorical toolkit and prepare to rebuild because healing is just a breath away.

Greg gave it to us fast with no chaser. New but refreshing. Got to get him back on the show! We have more to discuss!

Important Points:

IT grad turned holistic healer and life coach.

Awaken Roots combines energy healing and life coaching.

Brainspotting maps trauma to specific visual field spots.

Combo uses frog peptides for immune and energy boosts.

Breathwork releases emotions held in the body.

Reiki promotes relaxation, aiding emotional and physical healing.

Self-care and outreach prevent isolation post-divorce.

Men face isolation and need connection for healing.

Emotional intelligence aids in navigating post-divorce challenges.

Everything Greg!

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