Author Archives: Katie Mottram

Stephanie Mitchell talks about the non-pathologising approach of IFS, with a focus on experiences / processes that get called ‘psychosis’, and spiritual emergency…

I was inspired to start dipping a toe back into doing Emerging Proud interviews by my dear friend Stephanie, as I’ve learned so much from her through our conversations over the past couple of years. So here we are, raw … Continue reading

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New views on mental health; join the 8th Brazilian event with team ‘Repensando a Madness’ (Rethinking Madness)

The Brazilian #EmergingProud chapter have done us proud again by keeping the annual celebrations and conversations going – this hybrid event will be in Portugese, but we have translated the information so that the non-Portugese speaking Emerging Proud community can … Continue reading

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‘Doing It Deliciously’ join a free online embodiment retreat – Let’s Heal in Ways That Feel Like Love

Remember our Proud Emergee Ellie Paskell? She emerged through a challenging kundalini awakening journey and has flourished into an incredible embodiment coach, award winning creative and guide for those journeying with dis-ease… what a transformation! Ellie is hosting an exciting … Continue reading

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Do you feel like you ‘lost time’ during your ‘psychosis’ experience? Would you be willing to share your thoughts on this for research purposes to inform support?

ISPS are carrying out a study into the recovery journeys of people with lived experience of psychosis, and their perceptions of lost time in relation to psychosis and associated experiences. The study has received ethical approval from the University of … Continue reading

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World-first study proves the transformative power of Peer story- sharing

The fact that sharing our stories of emerging through adversity transformed is a powerful aid in the integration process won’t come as a surprise to the Emerging Proud community. However, sometimes these embodied knowings need to be grounded in academic … Continue reading

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Opportunity to take part in research on the Transformative Elements of Psychedelic and Near-Death Experiences, and their impact on beliefs about mortality

Have you experienced an NDE or psychedelic journey that has significantly impacted your views on death and dying? Would you like to share your views for research? My colleague Agnieszka is conducting a research study titled: “Exploring the Transformative Elements of … Continue reading

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Emerging Proud reaches Korea – people are ready to emerge from the spiritual closet all over the world

When we gathered as a community in 2017 to pool all of our resources to make (a very amateur!) film, none of us envisaged just how far and wide Emerging Proud would spread and how many people it would support. … Continue reading

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Emerging Proud: A campaign of hermeneutical dissent – thank you fellow Dissenters

Did you realise that, as Proud Emergees, we’re a group of hermeneutical Dissenters? Neither did I until I came across the incredible resource, Warp &Weft. Thank you to Lisa’s book, we as a community are now more deeply rooted in … Continue reading

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Spiritual crisis and late-stage capitalism: 4 lessons from the edge of sanity.

This article, written by my dear Soul Sister, Martha, is shared (with permission) from her website: https://transpersonal-integration.com/blog/nbspspiritual-crisis-and-late-stage-capitalism-4-lessons-from-the-edge-of-sanity Those Martha speaks of – the individuals who have had significant breakdowns leading to a palpable transformation in their everyday lives are worth … Continue reading

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