Emotional Alchemy
A cozy, judgement-free course for sensitive souls to process & transform challenging emotions
Does this sound like you?
You know you have a lot of unprocessed/unfelt emotions, but you worry that if you try to address them they’ll swallow you whole
It can sometimes feel like your emotions are “running your life” or “getting in the way,” making it hard to be fully present for the things that matter to you
You sometimes feel closed off emotionally, or notice yourself shutting down or “going numb” in certain triggering situations
You find it hard to name your feelings or make clear sense of them because they feel so complex
You have trouble fully “feeling” your feelings, and prefer to intellectualize them instead
it can be hard to have these realizations, but you don’t have to sit with them alone
Through my own firsthand experience–and through the experiences of my clients–I’ve seen again and again that you are never stuck with your challenging emotions, even if you’ve been suppressing them for years. They don’t have to “haunt you” or get in the way of you showing up fully in your life.
Emotional Alchemy is here to help <3
Inside Emotional Alchemy, you’ll find a warm, supportive community of folks who are all on their own healing journeys.
This is a judgment-free space for you to release shame, and allow the layers of discomfort to melt away as you learn to sit with the depths of your emotional landscape.
Healing can be so isolating, and even though it is an inward journey, you don’t have to do it all alone.
The tools and resources you build in this program will change the way you relate to yourself, and the way you relate to life.
You’ll find yourself feeling calm and centered more of the time. And when situations arise that might have triggered you in the past or caused you to spiral, you’ll be able to meet them with grace and skillfully hold whatever feelings come up.
Instead of shutting down, you’ll know how to open your heart and let your strong emotions pass through you. You’ll no longer be pushing them into your shadow, where they will subconsciously drive your decisions and make it harder to be who you want to be in the world.
You’ll build up emotional intimacy with yourself, which will allow you to show up more fully for your relationships and your goals.
Until You Make the Unconscious Conscious, It Will Rule Your Life and You Will Call it Fate - Carl Jung
When something feels too intense in the moment, you shut yourself off from fully experiencing the emotions. So, instead of passing through you, they get stored away in what some psychologists call “the unconscious” or “the shadow.”
Your unconscious contains everything you decided you didn’t want to feel.
In an effort to be processed, these emotions come to surface through your thoughts and decision-making.
This is why it can feel like your stored patterns are “running your life.”
By the end of your Emotional Alchemy journey, you will know how to access and release the stored emotions that have seemed to run your life below the surface.
You’ll also know how to stop suppressing emotions in the first place, so that you can start living life from the present moment rather than feeling “followed” by the past.
If you ever noticed yourself making fear-based decisions in situations that aren’t actually threatening, or even finding it hard to see the difference between your current situation and situations that have felt heavy in the past, these tools will be immensely helpful.
Emotional Alchemy is for Emotionally-Aware, Sensitive Souls Who Want:
A safe space to do deep emotional healing work that is free of judgment, stigma, or shame
Tools to safely access your unprocessed emotions and release them so they are no longer running in the background
Paradigm shifts that will change the way you view difficult feelings
The ability to let challenging emotions come and go without getting stuck
To gain powerful processing skills + apply them in a cozy community of like-minded folks who are all on a healing journey
To nerd out over the shadow, the subconscious mind, Carl Jung, Michael Singer, and more
“In working with Samara, I was able to process a lot of difficult emotions, and open myself up to feeling, in a safe space where I didn’t feel alone…They did an incredible job of making space for everyone and helping everyone feel supported and loved. The journal/meditation prompts were helpful, and the community that we all created together was so supportive and beautiful.”
Everything You Need As You Study and Practice Emotional Alchemy
Phase 1: Activate Your Processing Power
You have the power to process any and all emotions, and phase 1 will show you how.
As you learn how to process emotions as they come up in the moment, you’ll stop closing up, or turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms when your emotions get too intense.
You’ll learn to be with yourself and stay present for life as it unfolds
Phase 2: Cultivate Emotional Intimacy with Yourself
As we get ready to access your stored emotional patterns and let them go, you need to get comfortable sitting with complex feelings.
This phase will help you cultivate emotional intimacy within yourself so that you are comfortable navigating the depths of your subconscious.
This step is crucial for any deep, retroactive healing process to truly be safe and effective.
Phase 3: Excavate and Alchemize Unprocessed Feelings
Here, you’ll learn to access those unprocessed, unfelt emotions that you repressed in the past.
By this point in the program, you’ll know how to process them and be able to hold space for whatever comes up as you do so.
The tools you learn here will help you heal your shadow/unconscious so that it will stop influencing your ability to show up for life.
6 Weekly calls on Thursdays @ 3pm Pacific Time (Los Angeles), starting on March 9th
Journal prompts and bonus audios to support your practice
Optional FB group for building community
1:1 Email support for 6 weeks
Lifetime access to all call replays and program materials
Invitation to any future rounds of Emotional Alchemy
What’s Incuded:
Hi, I’m Samara (they/them)
I’m a trauma-informed coach here to help you create your most-fulfilling life.
Before I became a coach, I spent years providing trauma-informed counseling to clients on issues of sexuality, gender, and relationships, under the supervision of a licensed therapist. I supported folks through a range of situations including romantic, familial, and identity-based trauma. In grad school, I studied the ways governments could apply trauma-informed principles to survivors of eviction and natural disasters.
While academic training and professional experience are certainly important, I’m also a firm believer in the first-hand expertise that comes from living this journey directly.
I’ve dedicated the past 9 years of my life to my own personal healing journey. As I’ve recovered from my abusive childhood and managed my own c-PTSD, I’ve identified the tools and processes that have transformed my life.
Along the way I’ve become a certified facilitator in 3 styles of meditation and 10 styles of breathwork, studied various coaching modalities, and worked with several coaches of my own. I am always continuing to grow my skillset so that I can best serve others who are seeking to heal.
Client Love Notes
“I have taken multiple workshops and programs with Samara, and I am always impressed by their knowledge and comforted by their kindness. You can tell they genuinely care about every person who is in the workshop and wants to make sure they are heard. If you want to invest in yourself and your spiritual health, work with Samara! It will change your life for the better.”
“Samara created a container that provided space for people to be encouraged and vulnerable without fear of judgment. I felt like I could show up with all parts of myself. I was able to tap into and listen to guidance from within myself. I had room to listen to myself, to look at what I truly wanted and what that meant for me.”
“Samara is an exceptionally gifted facilitator, teacher, coach, and space-holder. In the container of our work together, I spent time with a part of myself that often terrifies me. They created a sense of safety and a strong anchor so that I could enter those waters without feeling engulfed. As a result, I’ve witnessed myself living from that part of myself and showing up more authentically in my relationships”
Option 1: $666 (or 2 monthly payments of $333)
About You…
You consider yourself to be financially secure
Perhaps you have personal savings that could cover the costs of unexpected expenses or unforeseen circumstances, and those savings would not be jeopardized by investing in this program
You are easily able to pay for “wants” such as vacations, and spend no time worrying about securing your basic necessities
Find the Pricing Option That Makes Sense for You
Option 2: $444 (or 2 monthly payments of $222)
About You…
You are working to pay off high-interest debt and/or build personal savings
With some planning, you can occasionally treat yourself to “wants” such as vacations
You spend little to no time worrying about securing your basic needs, and enrolling in this program would in no way jeopardize your ability to do so
Option 1: $222 (or 2 monthly payments of $111)
About You…
Financially, you are in line with option 2, but you are also a member of the BIPOC community
(this option exists to address the white-dominated nature of many emotional and spiritual healing programs, and of the wellness industry overall).
If you’re interested in Emotional Alchemy, but signing up would cause you to worry about securing your basic needs, reach out to hello@kasaithrive.com and we can explore other options that might be available :)
FAQ
How much time should I expect to set aside for this course?
It’s kind of a choose your own adventure situation! Our 6 weekly calls are about 90 minutes long, and you’ll always have the option to watch the recording whenever it’s most convenient for you. You will also have optional journal prompts and/or bonus audio lessons to sit with each week, that might take about 20 or 30 minutes. If you’re interested in connecting with others in the program you’re invited to engage in our Facebook group. You are also invited to email me for additional coaching if you have questions about the material. The amount of time you spend engaging with this program is totally up to you, and you can always come back to it in the future if life gets busy. :)
What does it mean that this program is “trauma-informed”?
Using my clinical background in counseling as well as my experience as a survivor, I’ve designed this program in line with the trauma-informed principles created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). While this program is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical conditions, it is designed to prevent re-traumatization by cultivating a sense of physical and emotional safety for all participants.
Is this a form of group counseling or therapy?
I am not a licensed therapist (or a medical professional of any kind). This program is not designed to diagnose or treat any medical conditions. If a therapist is part of your support team, think of this as a compliment, not a replacement.
Am I a fit for this program even if I don’t have PTSD or any other mental health diagnosis?
Emotional Alchemy will be supportive and affirming for anyone who’s interested in emotional healing. This is a wonderful resource for those who want to start, or deepen, a healing journey.
Can I join even if I’m new to emotional healing?
Healing is a non-linear process, and as someone with nearly 10 years on this journey I can tell you that there is such value in having a beginner’s mind. This program is designed for all experience levels, and will be a great opportunity to find community with folks who might have varying degrees of experience on their healing journeys. The program starts off very general and gets progressively more advanced as you build on the foundational concepts.
Will I feel safe in this program if I’m not a cis woman?
Absolutely, because neither am I! My pronouns are they/them and I identify as non-binary. This program is designed to be a safe haven for those who have experienced gender-specific violence or felt othered in mainstream wellness programs. Also, as a trauma-informed practitioner, all of my spaces are designed to prevent re-traumatization and ensure the safety of all participants.
Will I be required to share about my difficult life experiences with strangers?
Absolutely not! While this program is a safe container for all of your emotions and experiences, there is no pressure whatsoever to share anything you’re not comfortable with.
What is your refund policy?
All sales are final, and all payment plans are commitments that you are responsible for honoring. Please sit with your decision to enroll in this program and only do so if you feel comfortable with the financial commitment involved, as no refunds or payment plan cancellations will be granted.
I have another question!
I am committed to getting all of your questions answered. Please reach out to hello@kasaithrive.com to get in touch.