Program Contents
The sections below outline the key areas we focus on throughout our experiential journeys. Recognising that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective, we customise the process to meet individual needs. The overarching goal of the Energy-Flow Coaching™️ (EFC) process is to foster a reconnection and realignment with what we term the True-Self. Many individuals, due to traumas, prolonged invisible stressors, or various life challenges, have drifted from their authentic selves, adopting identities that don’t fully represent their true nature. Conditions like Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Depression, and other forms of inner turmoil are often symptoms of this misalignment, resulting from neural rewiring and dysregulation in the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. By applying EFC’s somatic and psycho-spiritual principles and practices, participants can undergo a profound transformation.
Segment 1: 'Symptoms' are Solutions
To initiate your journey, we map out our strategy and articulate a future where hidden potentials are actualised. We discuss the pitfalls of being caught in the perpetual cycle of self-repair, emphasising the need to reframe symptoms and internal turmoil as informative signals rather than harmful intruders – ‘symptoms are messengers’.
Our initial exercises focus on observing symptoms and uncomfortable emotions with the understanding that they convey meaningful messages. Instead of ignoring or suppressing these signals, you will learn to appreciate their significance and purpose from a position of empowerment.
We then question conventional beliefs about the origins of these symptoms, uncovering the deeper messages they may be conveying. This step involves a shift from viewing the mind and body as separate entities to recognising yourself as a unified, intelligently flowing system.
As you accumulate insights about your experiences with symptoms and emotions, underlying patterns start to emerge.
You will delve into activating your inherent Emotional System Reset and begin to implement core practices such as Grounded Centred Presence, Conscious Breathing, Attuning to Body Rhythm, and Open Awareness. These practices lay the groundwork for our transformative journey, initiating the re-wiring of neural pathways and the recalibration of the autonomic nervous system.
Segment 2: Deeper Patterns or 'Life Lesson' Challenges
As we construct a comprehensive understanding of symptom episodes, discernible patterns connected to deeper life lessons start to surface. Frequently, we encounter similar types of people, situations, and events, often blindsiding us because they appear unexpectedly. Recognising and owning these patterns enables us to proactively address and master these recurring life challenges.
The familiar feeling of, “I can’t believe this is happening again” is common, as many find themselves in recurring scenarios. These repetitive situations and circumstances are not mere coincidences; they present themselves as opportunities for learning and personal growth. Failing to acknowledge and integrate these lessons risks a repetitive cycle of similar experiences.
Energy-Flow Coaching™️ is a journey of empowerment, shifting your perspective from seeing yourself as a victim of circumstances to recognising your role in shaping these experiences. This shift allows you to see yourself as an active participant in the flow of life, better equipped to navigate and thrive your own personal journey.
Segment 3: The Pillars of Health - Nutrition, Sleep, Movement
In order to reset the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems and foster balance and equilibrium within the body and brain, a holistic approach is essential. While a key component of the Energy-Flow Coaching™️ (EFC) program focuses on rewiring the emotional system and recoding emotional memory, this segment emphasises the critical role of nurturing our microbiome. This involves careful consideration of your dietary choices, enhancing the quality of your sleep, and identifying effective methods for physical movement. By addressing these aspects, we support overall well-being and contribute to the harmonious functioning of our bodily systems.
Segment 4: Resetting the Autonomic Nervous System
In our journey of addressing symptoms and optimising wellbeing, a pivotal focus is resetting the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), an intricate network that subtly orchestrates our body’s involuntary processes. This system, delicately intertwined with our emotional landscape, often becomes dysregulated due to physical, environmental, and emotional stressors and traumas. Understanding and applying the insights from Polyvagal Theory, which highlights the role of the vagus nerve in our physical and emotional wellbeing, is key to realigning the ANS.
We delve into the delicate dance between the sympathetic ‘fight or flight’ response, often triggered by trauma and stress, and the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ state, nurtured by the calming influence of the vagus nerve. By embracing practices that activate this restorative parasympathetic response – such as Conscious Breathing, Open Awareness, acting on symptoms messages and patterns, and attuning to our fundamental human emotional needs – we gently guide our ANS back to a state of equilibrium. These practices don’t just offer temporary respite but lay the groundwork for enduring emotional and physical stability.
Segment 5: Escaping the Mental Matrix
Grasping the intricate relationship between emotions, feelings, sensations, moods, and thoughts is vital for comprehending your internal world and perception of reality. This segment goes beyond the conventional cognitive approach, emphasising the understanding of how you can become trapped in negative, destructive thought patterns, and more importantly, how to free yourself without relying excessively on cognitive manipulation techniques.
Becoming ensnared in the ‘mental matrix’ hinders your progress in life; it obstructs your connection with our True-Self and impedes your ability to take meaningful action. By recognising and addressing these mental loops, you can navigate your internal landscapes more effectively and align more closely with your authentic selves.
Segment 6: Who Am I Really?
Having explored the concept of deeper patterns and life lesson challenges and their influence on our symptoms, struggles, and challenges, we now introduce the notion of the Limited Self and True-Self, and their interplay within what we call the ‘Spectrum of Consciousness’. This spectrum serves as a metaphorical framework for understanding your daily experiences. Life inherently involves a rhythm of ebb and flow, expansion and contraction. While we as humans often perceive ourselves as separate from and capable of controlling this flow, the reality is that we are intrinsically part of it. Your efforts to control and resist this flow diminish your natural resilience, leading to suffering.
It’s essential to recognise that life doesn’t merely happen to you; it happens for you and through you – you are part of the flow of life. You are not just an observer but an active participant in life, experiencing itself. This interconnectedness means you are subject to life’s natural rhythms. As you navigate through these fluctuations, your perceptions and emotional states shift, causing you to oscillate along the consciousness spectrum.
Approaching the Limited Self end of the spectrum, you experience symptomatic distress, anxiety, constriction, mental clutter, and a tendency towards negative and hostile perceptions. Life feels burdensome and suffering intensifies. Conversely, when you align more closely with your True-Self and the higher end of the consciousness spectrum, you find clarity in your thinking, symptom relief, positive shifts in perception, and greater peace of mind.
Segment 7: Living from The Inside-Out - Self Integration
Neuroscience informs us that our experience of life originates from within, as opposed to being dictated by external factors. We are not a singular entity but rather a constellation of various aspects or parts. It is not life itself that directly elicits your feelings, but rather your interaction with the reality you internally generate, from which your perceptions and feelings arise.
In practical terms, as you deepen your self-understanding and transition from relying on external references to embracing internal ones, you begin to integrate all facets of your being.
This journey of developing self-awareness enables you to better tune into the body’s wisdom, your intuition, inner knowledge, insights, and realisations. These elements act as channels through which your True-Self communicates. Adopting this new perspective allows you to confront and transform longstanding issues related to self-confidence and self-esteem. The effect on your relationships can be profound at this stage, as it dissolves tendencies towards blame and victimhood, paving the way for a newfound sense of empowerment and understanding.
Segment 8: Escaping The Victim Vortex
This section emphasises the alluring nature of what we call the ‘victim vortex’ and its influence on our perceptions and symptoms. Your goal is to recognise the moments when you slip into the roles of victim, manipulator, or rescuer, and to learn how to disengage from these patterns. It’s important to distinguish between symptoms and suffering: while symptoms are often physical or emotional responses, suffering is shaped by your response towards these symptoms. By understanding how we inadvertently create our own suffering by falling into the victim vortex, we embark on a path towards full empowerment. This journey involves not only identifying these patterns but also developing strategies to break free from them, ultimately leading to a deeper sense of control and well-being.
Segment 9: Removing the Mask
While the call to be ‘authentic’ has become somewhat clichéd in modern culture, the deviation from one’s ‘home base’ or True-Self is often rooted in significant reasons. The journey to ‘be yourself’ is not always a linear or simple one. There was a time when obstructing the expression of your True-Self and masking your real identity served a protective or adaptive purpose in your life. In this segment, we delve deeply into understanding the mechanisms and reasons behind the formation of these metaphorical masks. We explore how these masks become so intricately attached to your personas and outline the steps necessary to gradually remove them. This process is about uncovering and rediscovering more of your potential selves, allowing you to move closer to an authentic and genuine expression of who you truly are.
Segment 10: Uncovering & Addressing Your Human Needs
Human beings often struggle to comprehend their own needs and motivations. More often than not, we find ourselves propelled by compulsions, conflicts, and a penchant for drama. Acknowledging our inherent desires for safety, security, and positive experiences, in conjunction with our evolving alignment with the True Self, is instrumental in letting go of counterproductive patterns.
This process involves a deeper understanding of your fundamental needs and drives, and how they sometimes manifest in ways that don’t serve your best interests. By becoming more attuned to these aspects of yourself, and how they align (or misalign) with your True Self, we can start to identify and release patterns that hinder your growth and well-being. It’s about moving beyond the surface-level actions and reactions, and delving into the underlying motives that drive them, which ultimately leads to a more conscious and intentional way of living.
Segment 11: Passions and Purposes
As you progress through the Energy-Flow Coaching process, you develop a solid grasp of symptom patterns, the ability to tap into the wisdom of the body, and skills to transcend the mind’s deceptive tactics. This leads to a closer alignment with the True Self and an emerging desire to interact with life creatively. The objective then shifts from pursuing external emotional solutions to embracing the flow that comes from our inner connection.
This transition is about moving away from the forceful search for life’s purpose and, instead, gently guiding ourselves towards our passions and purposes, drawn by the natural pull of certain paths or trajectories. It’s a more organic and intuitive process, where we allow our true inclinations and interests to lead the way, rather than imposing external expectations or prescriptions on ourselves. As we become more attuned to our True Self, we find that our life’s purpose and passions reveal themselves more clearly and effortlessly, guiding us towards a more fulfilling and authentic existence.
Segment 12: Life Design & Creation
The concept that ‘life is a self-fulfilling prophecy’ is familiar to many. It’s akin to life acting as a mirror, reflecting back our internal perception and conception of reality. By elevating your conscious awareness, you gain insight into the significant role you play in shaping both your internal experiences and the external events that unfold in your daily life. Embracing this ownership of your experiences empowers you to steer them more effectively, much like navigating a boat down a river.
As you initiate changes within yourself, your external life starts to transform in tandem. This shift is not just about altering your actions, but also about reshaping your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs. The more you align your internal state with the life you desire, the more you find your external circumstances mirroring these changes. It’s a journey of co-creation, where your evolving inner world dynamically influences and is reflected in your outer world.
Segment 13: Relationships and 'Relationshifts'
Relationships, in their various forms, are fundamental to our existence. They define not only our connections with others but also our relationship with ourselves. In this segment, we delve into the core of what relationships mean to us and how they are influenced by our connection with our deeper selves.
We’ll explore the dynamics of how our internal state—our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs—shapes our interactions and relationships with others. Understanding that the quality of our relationships often mirrors the relationship we have with ourselves, we’ll examine how a stronger connection with our deeper self can lead to more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
This exploration will also address the impact of our personal growth and self-awareness on our relationships. As we become more attuned to our true selves, we often find that our relationships evolve to reflect this newfound understanding and authenticity. This segment aims to provide insights into not only improving your relationships with others but also enhancing the relationship you have with yourself, recognising that both are intricately connected and essential to your overall well-being and happiness.
Segment 14: Communication
Effective, constructive, and integrity-driven communication is a skill that requires learning and practice to prevent unnecessary arguments or conflict. In this segment, we delve into the patterns and techniques that enable effective communication from a position of grounded consciousness.
You’ll explore how to express yourself clearly and listen actively, ensuring that your communication is not just about conveying information but also about understanding and empathising with others. Key aspects like non-verbal cues, tone of voice, and choice of words will be examined, as they play a crucial role in how your messages are received and interpreted.
Additionally, we’ll discuss the importance of self-awareness in communication. Understanding your own emotions, triggers, and biases helps in preventing misunderstandings and facilitates a more open and honest exchange of ideas. We’ll also cover how to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and assertiveness, ensuring that your communication remains respectful and productive, even in challenging situations.
This segment is designed to equip you with the tools and understanding necessary to communicate in a way that fosters connection, resolves conflicts, and strengthens relationships, both personally and professionally.
Putting It All Together
Our concluding segment synthesiaes all aspects of the program and reflects on the journey undertaken. We will revisit key areas, assessing progress and setting the stage for continued growth and future successes.
This program is intensive and tailored for individuals who are coachable and committed—those prepared to take necessary steps and willing to embrace the challenges, including the fear that arises when transcending a limited version of themselves. You can can expect significant rewards: optimum health and vitality, a heightened sense of purpose, clearer mental focus, enhanced creativity, and improved relationships.
However, it’s important to be aware that this transformative journey can fundamentally change you. It’s not just about acquiring new skills or knowledge; it’s about deep personal growth and evolving into a more authentic version of yourself. As we conclude, we’ll ensure that you are are equipped with strategies and a mindset that support your continued development and enable you to fully embrace the positive changes you’ve made.