99 —The Path of Resilience: Exploring Ancestral Wisdom with Dr. Oscar Perez

About this episode

Alena Turley interviews Dr. Oscar Perez about healing ancestral trauma through traditional practices and the connection between martial arts and personal transformation.

In this episode of the Unboxable podcast, host Alena Turley, a somatic therapist and educator, sits down with Dr. Oscar Perez, a soul recovery specialist. Dr. Perez shares his journey and extensive experience in healing emotional, physical, and spiritual trauma through traditional and indigenous practices. He introduces his book 'The Flowering War,' which focuses on healing ancestral and generational trauma, rooted in the Toltec tradition. The discussion delves into the concept of 'grief bearers'—individuals who carry the unprocessed trauma of their lineage—and the importance of reconnecting with the land and nature to heal these deep wounds. Dr. Perez also discusses his passion for martial arts, exploring the interplay between trauma and martial arts training. Alena emphasises the need for heart, presence, and alignment over mere hustle, inviting listeners to join her Lion Life Method for ongoing somatic support. 00:58 Meet Dr. Oscar Perez: Soul Recovery Specialist 05:42 The Flowering War: Healing Ancestral Trauma 06:42 Understanding the Grief Bearer 14:28 The Concept of the Flowering War 27:54 Martial Arts and Personal Transformation…

People in this episode

Host: Alena Turley

Guest: Dr. Oscar Perez

Topics covered

• resilience
• ancestral wisdom
• healing trauma
• martial arts
• emotional healing
• nature connection

Keywords

• ancestral trauma
• soul recovery
• Toltec tradition
• grief bearers
• martial arts
• emotional trauma
• nature healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lion Life Method

Books & works: The Flowering War