I could spend an hour crafting a thoughtful comment, but it's bedtime for me and I'm deliciously tired after hosting today's Self-Talk Tune-Up for an intimate group.
We are indeed like-minded heart-centered soul sisters, Tamy. We're decades apart in age but aligned in belief. We do our work on the inside. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
You're the classy, sassy Soul Surgeon, and I'm the Unmuffled MindShift Mechanic.
I LOVE your story, and you are a brilliant writer.
haha love the Unmuffled MindShift Mechanic and sassy Soul Surgeon combo! Thank you for reading and for your kind words. Congrats on hosting today’s group!
Lots of synchronicities! Looking forward to further engagement with your work. Sleep well 🙏✨🪬🥰
This is so skillfully written; the prose is as engaging as the story underlying it. Well done on both achievements! You're a fine writer and you're *free* as well.
John, your words touch me deeply. There is a special place in our hearts for the emotion of ‘feeling seen’. It’s a cozy spot right behind the right ventricle, tucked deeply in the meat of our hearts.
I appreciate your feedback more than you know. 🙏✨🥰
I read with interest what flows out of neuroscience research regarding the power of the physical and metaphysical hearts. I'm becoming convinced it's connected to Higher Power in a way that we don't yet fully understand. But there's considerable scientific evidence for the notion even now.
It has taken me to get to my very grown up age of 74 to know that I am Ok!! I spent 12 weeks under the car of a completely disreputable psychiatrist in 1971…… yrs a very long time ago undergoing 10 weeks of narcosis treatment i.e. continuous sleep only being woken up for meals combined with ECT and really really heavy antipsychotic drugs, even though I am not and have never been psychotic. A book has just come out in which I have written a chapter. It’s called The Sleep Room and is about the work of a renowned psychiatrist called William Sargant,and finally after all those years I suddenly feel liberated. Writing my experience has done that for me. Another five people have also contributed to this book and written about their own personal experience under the same Doctor, who is now dead, and who destroyed all his patients notes upon his retirement as I think he realised he had damaged a lot of people.
I have enjoyed reading this account and it has given me encouragement to carry on writing for myself, so thank you.
I’m so glad that you were able to recover from that maltreatment. Incredible. And I’m not surprised that you find the writing process to be cathartic-I think many do.
So sorry to hear about your painful experience, Mary. Yet, the courage you have to share your story is vulnerable and life changing. Not just for you, but for all those who will read it.
What an interesting story, and one that is especially relevant to my life at the moment. I'd consider myself a pretty spiritual guy, spiritual enough to be critical of the pitfalls in our medical system. However, I've spent the past month or so regularly visiting the hospital as the primary carer for my sick father, and I have to say that I've been quite impressed with everything so far.
There's definitely a lot of criticism thrown at the medical community by those who have taken an alternative path in life, myself included, but a stroke, pneumonia, and some internal bleeding both in the brain and the intestine later, and my dad is still alive and kicking. He's in rehab at the moment, getting his strength back, but it's been a generally positive experience from my perspective.
Our medical system certainly isn't foolproof, and there's an overlap between proactive and reactive healthcare due any day now. And I think what the "alternative" bunch gets right is preventative healthcare, keeping people out of hospital in the first place, obviously though there will always be a need for surgeons, but greater integration between the disciplines is needed.
It's nice to see you've crossed the bridge between worlds and can offer experience from both sides of the fence, we can always use more of that.
Happy to hear your father is on the mend after so much trauma to his body. Glad to know you / he had mostly positive experiences with the medical teams that took care of him .
I agree, prevention is key !
And yes, having crossed over from plastic surgeon to SOUL SURGEON definitely gives me a unique perspective to share with others that want to enter the path of self-discovery and relieve their suffering from the inside-out.
COVID was really like someone hit a pause button. It gave enough time to sit with one's self and realise if you actually like you. Thank you for putting this piece out there. It's actually a great read and the depths of pure honesty is appreciated
I agree. For many of us COVID was a huge gift, despite many who suffered as well. I struggled a bit around that time and wrote about it, you might enjoy. Thank you for being here, Richard. ✨🙂
I knew there were other ones who felt the calling of the heart and woke up to their callings during COVID. And my heart is opening and blooming as we come together and connect. So happy to have connected with you here.
This is a great reminder that success isn’t just about following the plan you set at eight years old, it’s about having the courage to pivot when your soul calls for something deeper.
What stands out most is how you didn’t just chase external validation or prestige. You tuned in, questioned, and ultimately redefined what healing means. From reconstructing bodies to reconstructing souls, you’re proof that true transformation happens from the inside out.
Your story resonates because it speaks to anyone who’s ever realized they were climbing the wrong mountain. It takes radical self-awareness to let go of a long-held identity and step into something unknown. But as you’ve shown, sometimes letting go isn’t an end, it’s a homecoming.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and reflect back, @Bex M. I appreciate your kind words. 🙏🥰
Redefining what healing means was a turning point for me. And yes - the decision to close my surgical practice and wellness center was a true identity-death. It took a year to process. I’m writing about it for a future pub because I think we often just talk about the positives and forgo sharing the grief involved in these huge shifts.
This transition came at the culmination of nearly two decades of my journey of self-discovery. So you’re right, I had cultivated quite a bit of self-awareness by then. 🥰💫🙏
Thanks again for engaging. Thank you for seeing me.✨
It’s truly inspiring how, despite disappointments, global crises, and family responsibilities, you kept moving forward, experimenting, and never losing your enthusiasm in the search for your true calling.
And how amazing it is that after so many years of searching, you’ve found a career that is also your passion!
Fascinating! My aesthetician, also my friend, is spiritual and has found a way to blend her path as a healer with her cosmetic work. Thanks for sharing your story! 🥰
I could spend an hour crafting a thoughtful comment, but it's bedtime for me and I'm deliciously tired after hosting today's Self-Talk Tune-Up for an intimate group.
We are indeed like-minded heart-centered soul sisters, Tamy. We're decades apart in age but aligned in belief. We do our work on the inside. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
You're the classy, sassy Soul Surgeon, and I'm the Unmuffled MindShift Mechanic.
I LOVE your story, and you are a brilliant writer.
haha love the Unmuffled MindShift Mechanic and sassy Soul Surgeon combo! Thank you for reading and for your kind words. Congrats on hosting today’s group!
Lots of synchronicities! Looking forward to further engagement with your work. Sleep well 🙏✨🪬🥰
Thank you - I loved reading your story! Your found the thread of your life - it gives me hope that I have one too and just haven’t realized it yet. 🙏🏻
Thanks for reading, Amy. Every experience takes us to the next. Happy to explore your threads with you, if you like send DM. 🙂
This is so skillfully written; the prose is as engaging as the story underlying it. Well done on both achievements! You're a fine writer and you're *free* as well.
John, your words touch me deeply. There is a special place in our hearts for the emotion of ‘feeling seen’. It’s a cozy spot right behind the right ventricle, tucked deeply in the meat of our hearts.
I appreciate your feedback more than you know. 🙏✨🥰
I read with interest what flows out of neuroscience research regarding the power of the physical and metaphysical hearts. I'm becoming convinced it's connected to Higher Power in a way that we don't yet fully understand. But there's considerable scientific evidence for the notion even now.
It has taken me to get to my very grown up age of 74 to know that I am Ok!! I spent 12 weeks under the car of a completely disreputable psychiatrist in 1971…… yrs a very long time ago undergoing 10 weeks of narcosis treatment i.e. continuous sleep only being woken up for meals combined with ECT and really really heavy antipsychotic drugs, even though I am not and have never been psychotic. A book has just come out in which I have written a chapter. It’s called The Sleep Room and is about the work of a renowned psychiatrist called William Sargant,and finally after all those years I suddenly feel liberated. Writing my experience has done that for me. Another five people have also contributed to this book and written about their own personal experience under the same Doctor, who is now dead, and who destroyed all his patients notes upon his retirement as I think he realised he had damaged a lot of people.
I have enjoyed reading this account and it has given me encouragement to carry on writing for myself, so thank you.
I’m so glad that you were able to recover from that maltreatment. Incredible. And I’m not surprised that you find the writing process to be cathartic-I think many do.
So sorry to hear about your painful experience, Mary. Yet, the courage you have to share your story is vulnerable and life changing. Not just for you, but for all those who will read it.
I welcome you home to yourself.🙏✨🌸
indeed ✨and I agree.
Thanks for sharing, John.
What an interesting story, and one that is especially relevant to my life at the moment. I'd consider myself a pretty spiritual guy, spiritual enough to be critical of the pitfalls in our medical system. However, I've spent the past month or so regularly visiting the hospital as the primary carer for my sick father, and I have to say that I've been quite impressed with everything so far.
There's definitely a lot of criticism thrown at the medical community by those who have taken an alternative path in life, myself included, but a stroke, pneumonia, and some internal bleeding both in the brain and the intestine later, and my dad is still alive and kicking. He's in rehab at the moment, getting his strength back, but it's been a generally positive experience from my perspective.
Our medical system certainly isn't foolproof, and there's an overlap between proactive and reactive healthcare due any day now. And I think what the "alternative" bunch gets right is preventative healthcare, keeping people out of hospital in the first place, obviously though there will always be a need for surgeons, but greater integration between the disciplines is needed.
It's nice to see you've crossed the bridge between worlds and can offer experience from both sides of the fence, we can always use more of that.
Thanks for your sharing, Brady. 🙏✨
Happy to hear your father is on the mend after so much trauma to his body. Glad to know you / he had mostly positive experiences with the medical teams that took care of him .
I agree, prevention is key !
And yes, having crossed over from plastic surgeon to SOUL SURGEON definitely gives me a unique perspective to share with others that want to enter the path of self-discovery and relieve their suffering from the inside-out.
You're welcome, and best of luck with your soul surgeon endeavours!
Thanks, Brady. 🙏🙂
COVID was really like someone hit a pause button. It gave enough time to sit with one's self and realise if you actually like you. Thank you for putting this piece out there. It's actually a great read and the depths of pure honesty is appreciated
Thanks for reading and commenting, Richard.
I agree. For many of us COVID was a huge gift, despite many who suffered as well. I struggled a bit around that time and wrote about it, you might enjoy. Thank you for being here, Richard. ✨🙂
https://open.substack.com/pub/tamyfaierman/p/unapologetically-radiant-how-i-learned?r=eg9g9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Beautiful piece. 💝
I'm so glad you found your path, your PERSONAL LEGEND.
💜
Thanks for reading and for your kind words, Abigail. Happy you’re here. 🥰
I knew there were other ones who felt the calling of the heart and woke up to their callings during COVID. And my heart is opening and blooming as we come together and connect. So happy to have connected with you here.
Thanks for reading, Corie. Happy you’re here and we can bloom together. 💖🥳
"...words can stitch wounds that no surgeon’s hands can touch."
Powerful.
Thanks for reading and reflecting back, Mike. 🙏
This is a great reminder that success isn’t just about following the plan you set at eight years old, it’s about having the courage to pivot when your soul calls for something deeper.
What stands out most is how you didn’t just chase external validation or prestige. You tuned in, questioned, and ultimately redefined what healing means. From reconstructing bodies to reconstructing souls, you’re proof that true transformation happens from the inside out.
Your story resonates because it speaks to anyone who’s ever realized they were climbing the wrong mountain. It takes radical self-awareness to let go of a long-held identity and step into something unknown. But as you’ve shown, sometimes letting go isn’t an end, it’s a homecoming.
Thank you for sharing this. Its super inspiring
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and reflect back, @Bex M. I appreciate your kind words. 🙏🥰
Redefining what healing means was a turning point for me. And yes - the decision to close my surgical practice and wellness center was a true identity-death. It took a year to process. I’m writing about it for a future pub because I think we often just talk about the positives and forgo sharing the grief involved in these huge shifts.
This transition came at the culmination of nearly two decades of my journey of self-discovery. So you’re right, I had cultivated quite a bit of self-awareness by then. 🥰💫🙏
Thanks again for engaging. Thank you for seeing me.✨
Wow, incredible journey Tamy!
🙏💫🥰Thank you for reading @Maya Sarin
What an incredible decision and journey!
It’s truly inspiring how, despite disappointments, global crises, and family responsibilities, you kept moving forward, experimenting, and never losing your enthusiasm in the search for your true calling.
And how amazing it is that after so many years of searching, you’ve found a career that is also your passion!
Thanks , Eugene, for reading and reflecting back. 🙏✨🙂
When I began my spiritual journey of self-discovery I learned early on that I need to stay true to myself.
https://substack.com/@tamyfaierman/note/c-98820986
Fascinating! My aesthetician, also my friend, is spiritual and has found a way to blend her path as a healer with her cosmetic work. Thanks for sharing your story! 🥰
Thank you for reading and sharing, Rhian🥰
You've got a great story. I'm looking forward to following along!
Thanks so much for being here, Patty! It’s been a wild ride 🥰✨🙏
Thanks for sharing your journey of finding your true calling. 💖
Thank you, Brittany🙏💗
Beautiful! 💜 I got goosies several times during reading. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏻
Thank you for witnessing my journey and reflecting back, @Dee May 🙏💫💗
Hi Tamy... Incredible article especially coming from a Surgeon! True reflection of yourself. Much appreciated.
Thank you so much for reading and reflecting back, @ER Kumar 🙂✨🙏