Dissecting the Ego, Stitching the Soul

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I’m Soul Surgeon, Dr. Tamy, inviting you into the journey of self-discovery. Permission Slips is a weekly newsletter blending personal stories, ancient wisdom teachings, and tangible life tools. Whether you’re deep in the spiritual path or just beginning, come join me!

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Today’s Permission Slip : I give myself permission to enter the journey of Soul Surgery ✨

In my last two pubs I shared my journey from plastic surgeon to Soul Surgeon and introduced the ABCs of Soul Surgery - Awareness. Breath. Compassion. These are the foundations of walking the Soul Surgery path. But they’re just the beginning.

Living this path has been my true calling. Along the way, I’ve gathered a collection of tools that have supported me on my own journey. These practices continue to guide me and my hope is that they will do the same for you - offering you insight, healing, and transformation along the way.

Here Is My Challenge

How do I convey to you the Soul Surgery tools I use to help you change your life? How do I take my life’s experiences - the wisdom I’ve gathered - and gift you the very tools that have helped me release suffering and find freedom? It’s like catching a rainbow and pinning it down. How : I don’t quite know. But I’ll sure give it my all. Here we go.

In a nutshell :

Soul Surgery is the bridge between science and soul - a fusion of evidence-based tools and spiritual, somatic, and embodied practices that go beyond the mind - leading to deep, lasting transformation.

Soul Surgery integrates the precision of research-backed methods with the wisdom of non-verbal, body-centered practices - creating a holistic path of healing and awakening.

The Goal

Since most of us (I’ll speak for myself) are naturally Type A, goal-oriented folks, let’s set our sights on where we’re headed. The ultimate goal of Soul Surgery is deep transformation - becoming aware of our patterns, releasing suffering and reconnecting with our true nature - regardless of what life is throwing at us, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

It’s about living in the lightness of being - a state of freedom, presence, and self compassion. It’s the art of waking up to who you really are - and realizing you were never lost in the first place.

Dissecting the Ego

As the title of this article states - dissecting and dissolving the ego is a vital part of the Soul Surgery toolkit. The ego - our conditioned identity, fears, and attachments - often stands in the way of true transformation. Through evidence-based tools like mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and nervous system regulation, alongside embodied practices like breathwork and somatic release, I guide you to see the ego for what it is : a collection of stories, patterns, and defenses - not our true essence. By gently unraveling these layers, we dissolve unnecessary suffering, expand our awareness, and reconnect with the deeper self - one that is free, present, and at peace.

The Path

I’ll further share some of the science-backed tools I use in the process of Soul Surgery. These tools are drawn from many disciplines, blending modern-day research with ancient wisdom traditions. What is their purpose? To ease discomfort, reduce suffering, and support our overall well-being to live a life of equanimity and presence.

But Soul Surgery isn’t just about science - it’s also about deep wisdom, intuition, and an understanding that transcends the logical mind. Science provides proven methods to begin the journey, but the soul requires something more : a connection to the unseen and an openness to the mystery of being.

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Bridging Science & Soul

Transformation isn’t just about understanding something intellectually - it’s about embodying it. True change happens when science meets soul, when logic meets mystery, and when we allow both the brain and the heart to be part of the process.

The tools I use go within AND beyond the logical mind - blending neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom to create deep, lasting transformation. Some work on a neurological level, rewiring thought patterns; others engage the body, helping us regulate the nervous system; and others open the heart, dissolving resistance and allowing healing to unfold.

Each person’s journey is different, and the key is to find the right mix of tools that support your unique process of awakening. ✨

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The Tools

• Rewiring thought patterns and reshaping the mind - Neuroplasticity training, cognitive reframing, and meditation help us break free from habitual ways of thinking, releasing self-limiting beliefs and rewiring the brain for greater ease and possibility. Modern neuroscience has shown that our brains are malleable, meaning we are not stuck in our old patterns - we can change the way we think, feel, and respond to life.

• Engaging the body and regulating the nervous system - Breathwork, somatic experiencing, and polyvagal practices work directly with our physiology, helping us release stored stress and trauma. Science tells us that healing doesn’t just happen in the mind - it happens in the body, too. Our nervous system holds memories of past experiences, and when we consciously regulate it, we move out of survival mode and into a state of safety, connection, and flow.

• Opening the heart and dissolving resistance - Practices like loving-kindness meditation, gratitude, and mirror work help soften the walls we’ve built around ourselves. The heart is a powerful center of intelligence - scientifically, the HeartMath Institute has shown that the heart has its own electromagnetic field, sending more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart. This means emotional states like compassion, forgiveness, and love aren’t just abstract ideas; they have a real, measurable impact on our physiology and well-being

  

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The Magic Elixir of Transformation

Before you leave, I need to share the biggest secret with you.

The tools of Soul Surgery are powerful, but like any great alchemy, they require a binding force - an invisible yet essential element that makes true transformation possible. This magic elixir is made of three key ingredients: intention, attention, and present-moment awareness.

1. Intention: The Spark of Transformation
   Every journey begins with a choice. The moment we set an intention, we ignite the fire of transformation. It’s the decision to show up, to do the inner work, to meet ourselves with honesty and courage. Without intention, we drift. But with it, we have a compass that guides us back into the depths of our wholeness.

2. Attention: Fueling the Fire
   An intention without attention is like planting a seed and never watering it. Transformation requires us to focus, to nurture our growth by consistently turning toward our inner world. Where we place our attention, energy flows. This is where the tools of Soul Surgery come alive - through conscious practice, daily reflection, and a willingness to engage with the process.

3. Present-Moment Awareness: The Portal to Change
   Deep transformation doesn’t happen in the past or future—it happens now. The more we anchor into the present moment, the more we break free from old patterns, stories, and suffering. Presence is where healing unfolds, where we reconnect with our true nature, and where we experience the lightness of being that Soul Surgery ultimately leads us to.

When these three elements come together, the tools of Soul Surgery become more than just practices—they become a way of life. Intention sparks the journey, attention sustains it, and presence allows us to fully embody it. This is the alchemy of transformation.

This is the path home to ourselves. ✨🙏✨

At the End of the Day

At the end of the day, no words can fully capture the experience of Soul Surgery or the depth of true transformation that occurs when we meet in form. It’s not something to be explained - it’s something to be lived, embodied, and shared. It happens in the moments of presence, in the resonance between hearts, and in the space we create together for healing and awakening.

Envisioning What’s to Come

I see a future where we come together from all corners of the world, united by a shared journey of transformation. First, we’ll gather in a sacred virtual space, where the work of Soul Surgery begins - where awareness deepens, hearts open, and healing takes root. I am working on creating these spaces and will let you know when we begin (leave a message below to let me know if you are ready to walk this path with me).

And as we grow, our paths will lead us to meet in person, in breathtaking, soul-nourishing retreats across the globe - places of beauty, magic, and deep restoration. Creating a space where science meets soul, where healing meets embodiment, and where we rise together. ✨

This is more than a vision - it’s a calling.

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Self-Inquiry Journaling Prompts✨

1. Bridging Science & Soul - Reflect on a time when logic and intuition worked together in your life. How did science-based tools (like breathwork, mindset shifts, or nervous system regulation) support your spiritual or emotional healing?

2. Cutting Through Illusions - What limiting beliefs or patterns have been running in the background of your life? If you could "surgically remove" one today, which one would it be, and what would your life look like without it?

3. The Embodiment of Transformation - Soul Surgery is not just about thinking differently but feeling and living differently. Where in your body do you hold tension or old emotional wounds? How might practices like breathwork or movement help release them?

4. From Suffering to Liberation - Think of a recent moment of discomfort or suffering. Instead of resisting it, what if you approached it with curiosity and compassion? What insights or shifts arise when you lean in rather than pull away?

5. Heart-to-Heart Coherence - Healing and transformation don’t happen in isolation. Who in your life makes you feel truly seen, safe, or connected? How can you cultivate more of these heart-centered relationships, both with yourself and others?

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