E22 | Seth Kaufmann | Reclaiming the Multidimensional Self: Embodying Wholeness in a Fragmented World

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"I am a firm believer that we are all whole. Every single one of us is already whole."

— Seth Kaufmann

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We begin by discussing the concept of the “multidimensional self”. Seth contrasts our authentic, soulful essence with the “relative self,” the persona we construct through our names, personalities, roles, and experiences. In a world that often encourages us to seek fulfillment in external things, Seth invites us to turn inward and reconnect with our pure, unshakable truth.

Our conversation touches on healing, embodied awareness, and the role of empathy in remembering our innate wholeness. Seth shares his insights on the body’s natural ability to keep us safe, how unconscious stress becomes trapped in our fascia, and how breath, touch, and awareness create the foundation for somatic healing.

We explore the dynamics of trauma, shame, and the suppression of sexuality—how these unprocessed emotions manifest in the body and shape our relationships with ourselves and others. Seth offers reflections on how to gently tend to rigidity and emotional blockages, guiding us to soften and realign with our core values.

This episode invites us to reconnect with and reclaim our wholeness, honour the wisdom of our bodies, and live in deeper harmony with the natural rhythms of life.

Find Thematic Show Notes Below

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Thematic Show Notes

Multidimensional Self and Wholeness:

• Seth speaks on our inherent wholeness, contrasting the “relative self” shaped by experiences with our authentic essence.

• “We are all whole. Every single one of us is already whole.”

Embodied Awareness and Somatic Healing:

• Breath, movement, and awareness form the foundation of somatic healing, emphasizing the importance of listening to the body’s intuitive movements.

• “Forget about what modality... it’s breath, movement, and awareness. That’s the formula for healing.”

The Spine as the Superhighway of Consciousness:

• The spine as the central channel for consciousness, evolving from fluid origins.

• “The spine is the superhighway of human functioning.”

Trauma, Stress, and Shame:

• Seth discusses how unprocessed emotions and experiences are stored in the body, with shame, guilt, and anxiety as indicators of deeper wounds.

• “Shame is a protective mechanism to get into the deeper core emotions.”

Empathy in Reconnection:

• Empathy as a catalyst for reconnecting with our pure being and remembering our essential wholeness.

• “Empathy is essential for remembering our pure being.”

Sexuality and Suppression:

• Seth reflects on the challenges of embodying and expressing sexuality in a culture of repression, noting that suppressed desires manifest in toxic ways.

• “What is suppressed will be expressed . . . and it’s going to be toxic.”

Healing through Breath and Softening the Body:

• Approaching emotional blockages with breath and softening the stomach to release holding patterns.

• “Flexibility is about feeling safe in our bodies.”

The Dance of Growth and Stability:

• Growth requires grounding in stability, with patience for life’s rhythms.

• “Slow and steady will go far. We are a part of nature and we move in cycles and rhythms.”

Core Values as an Essential Guide:

• Core values shape how we navigate life and make decisions.

• “Our core values become a funnel that we get to make decisions through.”