Meet Dr. Shannon South

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dr. Shannon South. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dr. Shannon below.

Hi Dr. Shannon, thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.

Having overcome debilitating panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, trauma and depression, I know that complete and total healing is possible. This gives me so much optimism for the world and whatever challenges we face. (and I know there are many)
I know we have incredible strength and the capacity to rewire and re-fire new patterns, mind-body and Spirit. As an avid meditator and a long standing psychotherapist, I have had the joy to not only experience transformation but to assist others in transforming all kinds of tragic situations. It is such a joy to watch people heal and find their strongest, wisest, most joy-filled and peaceful selves again and again. I can say without doubt that transformation is real, it is here and it is now.. There is no need to suffer endlessly.
Does life throw hard things at us, absolutely! Can we rise and become even more radiant because of them. No question!
I know for a fact we can and we do! Each of us has tremendous untapped potential and unwavering support from the Universe or the God of our own understanding and this knowing fuels my optimism on a daily basis.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

After having a life-changing experience during meditation that spontaneously healed my debilitating panic attacks and anxiety for good, I then knew there was something more going on than just the mind-body or traditional psychotherapy like I was studying in graduate school. So I went on to get my doctorate in spiritual psychology and energy medicine and this really taught me how to bring in the “Higher” or Spiritual nature of my client for rapid transformation. My private practice clients were benefitting so greatly that I got voted one of the Best therapists in western NC/Asheville, NC several years in a row. After this, I began teaching other counselors, coaches, somatic practitioners and healthcare providers the power of this approach and I created a certificate program called The Inner Counselor Certification Program.

I have trained healing practitioners from all over the world in this modality, In the Certification program, I teach the power of spiritual psychology as well as how to effectively use this unique, healing process called The Inner Counselor to assist your clients in their own personal breakthroughs and deep healing. The Inner Counselor Process consistently, reliably and effectively reduces anxiety, depression and heals trauma while increasing your capacity for healthy relationships and your ability to be in the present moment more fully. (instead of being stuck in the past or worried about the future) It directly empowers you and your clients by transforming an old, survival pattern and embodying a new, more life-giving pattern each session. This process directly aligns you with your Spiritual or what Dr. Carl Jung called, your Capital “S” Self, for lasting healing. I don’t know of another process that is as consistent, reliable, effective and engages the whole person, mind-body and Spirit, for deep transformation in such a short amount of time. (only 1-4 sessions).
I LOVE the enthusiasm and joy the Certified Inner Counselor Practitioners (C-ICPs) are sharing. They (and myself) love moving clients from pain to peace, long standing struggle to joy, doubt and worry to trust, stuck, reactive triggers to inner freedom and outer abundance. From despair and grief to wisdom and love. From unhealthy relationships and sabotaging behaviors to strength, self-love and healthier connection. From constriction and shame to expansion and fullness of life. One of my most recent practitioners said, “This is why I became a counselor. To help people find out who they truly are.”
It is a true journey of waking up to new levels of consciousness that are beyond the painful or troubling circumstances, stories and conditions of our clients lives . Plus doing our own healing work which frees us up to be a beacon of light for those in need. It truly feels like a healing movement!
No longer do these practitioners have to listen to repetitive stuck stories with their clients, get burned out from traditional methods that take so long or feel pressured to have all the answers since they have a direct way to empower their client to find what they “really need” and to embody it. They are able to see progress right away and this energizes them! As caregivers, we need to see success and healing outcomes to keep going! This approach is a win-win for all involved!

If you are an interested practitioner, there is a free masterclass at www.theinnercouselor.com that gives you more information and a live demo.
For anyone just wanting to experience this work there are several, free youtube videos where I take you through a shorter version of the Inner Counselor Process.
To experience this transformational approach on Youtube search: Discover the Inner Counselor Process: A Direct path to spiritual awakening or the Inner Counselor Focus Process. The Inner Counselor Focus Process: Connect with more love, joy and peace now

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1) Discovering meditation. I believe this is been the most protective, impactful day to day habit that has changed my life and protected my healing work each and every day. It keeps me connected and centered! More peaceful and creative. It gives me more capacity in all areas and energy. I couldn’t see clients all day or do days of training on end and stay in a great place without it.
I was sent to be trained in mindfulness and meditation by the hospital system where I first worked as a counselor. The chaplains wanted me to bring back the information to our employees as 8 weeks of daily meditation was showing great results in helping to heal difficult to treat mental, emotional and physical issues. After my own healing experience with meditation, I knew this was going to be something that I would do for a long time. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking great mental, emotional and physical health in their lives. Even if they “think” they can’t do it. They can!
2) Being determined and believing in yourself…. I was always so determined even as a young child to follow my heart and stick to what I felt inspired me. Sometimes this led to what felt like “hard learned” lessons yet I wouldn’t change them today. Inspiration is truly a guide for me and my determination to follow through with inner inspiration has led me so many amazing places and into incredible adventures that I would have not taken without it. Definitely be determined to follow your inspirations and clear out anything that stands in your way of creating a love led and joy-filled adventurous life and business! Life is too short to settle for anything less! Take heartfelt risks! They pay off-financially, emotionally or spiritually. Success is not just financial so make sure how you spend your time reflects what you truly love and believe- Health, Wealth, Relationships/Love and Freedom. Include these as top priority in your decision making process and find a harmonious balance. This will bring you greater joy.
3) Discovering Spiritual Psychology: I was always interested in world religion and psychology. What makes people happy, joyous and free? Discovering spiritual psychology gave me a way to integrate these passions and make them real in my life, my work with others and inside myself. It gave me a path out of inner pain and a way to move in life that has allowed me to grow and become even more alive through a relationship with something Sacred and Real. It makes life more precious and each moment filled with more awe. It gave me a way to work through tough things in life and come out the other side of them from a more evolved place. I would advise anyone who wants to grow, move beyond their pain and suffering and into more wisdom, joy and love, then go for it.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

I love sharing this work on podcasts that inspire others and focus on transformation-mind-body and Spirit. I love training employees within healing groups and agencies in the Inner Counselor Process. I often partner with other agencies that offer Continuing Education Units to coaches, counselors and other healthcare providers.
I am open to more collaborations with transformational leaders in our field that want to continue to reduce suffering and provide others with a direct path to awakening. I have had the blessing to train NY TImes Best Selling Author, Marci Shimoff and her staff as well as work alongside Dr. Jack Canfield assisting his high-level entrepreneurs in overcoming blocks to success through inner healing.

The Inner Counselor Process consistently and effectively builds pathways to one’s Spirit and this is a game changer for people. And last but not least, I would also love to partner with agencies like Mind Valley or PESI where my courses to can inspire others and offer them lasting healing, joy and abundance.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.drshannonsouth.com and www.theinnercounselor.com
• Instagram: @drshannonsouth
• Facebook: Dr. Shannon South
• Linkedin: Dr. Shannon South
• Youtube: Dr. Shannon South @dr.shannonsouth
• Other: Free quiz: Find out what stands in your way of success and joy? www.7survivaltraps.com