#25 | Beauty of Belize: Julz Peña on Healing and Fostering Community
In today's episode of the podcast, we journey to Belize to explore the holistic and heart-based approach to healing and building community with the phenomenal Julz Peña of Julz Holistic Massage Studio.
Julz's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a childhood marked by poverty and struggle, growing up with a single mom and four siblings, often moving and going hungry, she's risen above these hardships to create a space of healing, positivity, and care for her Belize community.
Julz firmly believes that everyone and everything are interconnected. This philosophy shines through her unique approach to massage, where she intertwines traditional practices with holistic healing. It's a method that doesn't merely cater to the physical, but also the emotional and spiritual well-being of her clients.
In our conversation, Julz highlights the importance of heart-based community, a concept at the core of her practice. She shares her insights into how love can be a powerful force in sustaining and nurturing a community. Her optimistic outlook and belief in positivity as a key to building a happy life resonate throughout our discussion.
In this episode, we delve into:
Julz's inspiring journey from poverty to creating a healing sanctuary
The importance of heart-based communities in healing the world.
Understanding the interconnectedness of all beings and things.
The incorporation of holistic healing into massage therapy.
The power of love and positivity in sustaining a nurturing community and building a happy life.
The inspiring community that thrives on the island Caye Caulker, Belize that can serve as a model for the rest of the world.
The idea of the creating “The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible” as described in this book.
Whether you're a healer, a lover of holistic practices, or someone seeking inspiration from a powerful personal journey, this episode has something for everyone.
