In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Courtney Adair opens up about her own journey with the concept of the “primal scream” – a powerful metaphor for releasing suppressed emotions and reclaiming one’s voice.
Key points discussed:
- The physical sensation of the primal scream, described as intense pressure in the throat and a need for release.
- Past ways of silencing the primal scream, including people-pleasing, substance use, and making oneself small.
- The importance of creating a safe container to express these powerful emotions.
- Navigating the pressures of capitalist and patriarchal systems while trying to honor one’s true needs and desires.
- The process of getting sober and tuning into one’s authentic self.
- Reconnecting with childlike joy and playfulness as a form of the primal scream.
- The concept that every human has an innate desire to flourish, challenging the notion that people are inherently lazy.
- Courtney’s work as a social justice counselor and the importance of addressing systemic issues.
- Practicing compassion through the “Just Like Me” exercise.
- The challenge and importance of rest and softness in a go-go-go culture.
Throughout the conversation, Courtney weaves together personal anecdotes, professional insights, and broader social commentary. She emphasizes the need for both individual healing and systemic change, highlighting how the personal and political are deeply interconnected.
This episode offers listeners a vulnerable and inspiring look at one woman’s journey to reclaim her voice and power, while also providing thought-provoking ideas about how we can create a more just and compassionate world.
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About our Guest
Teaching full time for 15 years and traveling to work with dancers all over the globe, Courtney witnessed the power of dance to heal, grow and cultivate joy. Inspired by her work with students in bringing their authentic selves onto the dance floor, she recently graduated from Naropa with a master’s in clinical mental health psychology, specializing in Buddhist Psychology. Courtney’s daily practice is to live from a Social Justice lens, walking in curiosity and compassion. She is a 500 hour YTT trauma-informed Yoga practitioner, Mindfulness Meditation Instructor & LPCC located in Longmont, Colorado.
You can scratch my website and add my email: courtneynadair@gmail.com
Also, Pandora Retreats are on pause, but I just launched my next offering in Peru: https://westiewellness.com/.
