Welcome to "The Only in the Room" podcast with your host, Anika Aftab. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Faolan, who shares his journey of self-discovery, overcoming trauma, and living life on his own terms. Faolan opens up about navigating trauma responses with clients and the realization that quick reactions, such as shutting off or running away, may not always be the answer. He discusses the power of intuition as a slower process that gradually unfolds through self-reflection and creative expression. Faolan shares his personal experience of feeling anxious every morning while meditating at a job he enjoyed. Through his intuition and the creation of a powerful song, he discovered that leaving the job and embracing his true passions was the path to inner peace and fulfillment. Throughout the episode, Faolan emphasizes the importance o ...