Ep67: Rewriting Happiness: Integrating Mindfulness and Therapy for Personal Growth with Francesca Maximé

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About this episode

In this insightful episode of ‘How to Be Happier,’ we welcome Francesca Maximé, an accomplished coach and licensed psychotherapist, to discuss the transformative power of psychology and mindfulness. Francesca’s unique approach combines Buddhist teachings with somatic healing, offering a new perspective on emotional well-being. We’ll dive into how our past shapes our current self, the differences between coaching and traditional psychotherapy, and Francesca’s holistic approach over conventional Western medicine. Prepare to uncover key insights for a happier, more fulfilled life.

Key takeaways to listen for:

How somatic therapy helps rewire experiences through imagination and memory
Buddhist principles that are assistive in somatic healing
Key concepts of interconnectedness and the nature of existence
Alternative therapeutic modalities for mental and emotional well-being
Essential qualities that contribute to fostering personal growth

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About Francesca Maximé

Francesca Marguerite Maximé is a Haitian-Dominican Italian-American Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Relational Life Therapy Couples & Life Coach, and award-winning poet/author in Brooklyn, New York. She integrates mindfulness and relational practices, Buddhist psychology, attachment styles, neuroscience research, positive neuroplasticity, Nonviolent Communication, Focusing, narrative expression, and somatic “bottom-up” approaches in her private and group coaching and training with clients and students.

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