LIVED INTEGRITY

True freedom comes from . . .

Knowing yourself

loving who you are

& living in alignment.

learn to see yourself clearly

WITHOUT all the Roles, the Shoulds, or the Scatter

And make choices that are finally, truly, your own

WE ARE Master

Multi-taskers,

holding it all together for everyone around us

but WHO IS HOLDING US??

You appear successful — you seem to have it all together.

But something important is missing: somewhere along the way, you left your true self behind.

Not on purpose, but as a consequence of focusing on others.

It's natural, and it's how we were conditioned.

But it's not working anymore.

You may assume your inner discontent is demanding more action from you —

but it's actually a genuine plea to slow down, reconnect with your Self, and give yourself permission to be that Self.

Lived Integrity

is an exploration of who you are and what's actually right for you

not in isolation, but within community, and

not by denying the life you've built (your career, your family, your relationships),

but by learning to bring more of your true Self into it.

This isn't about willpower or another habit to maintain. It starts with a foundational practice: using your own body — its yes, its no, its contraction, its expansion — as a compass for what's actually true for you. This is what's known as your felt sense — the direct, in-the-body knowing that arrives before words do.

Once you begin to recognize your body as guide, we apply that awareness together, in community, across the real territory of your life: stress, relationships, health, and more. Some things on the outside may shift as a result — but that's a side effect of living in integrity with yourself, not the goal itself.

This is what it means to honor yourself, within community — honoring me within we.

YOU DESERVE TO HAVE

  • FREEDOM to align who you are with how you live.

  • CLARITY about what's actually yours to carry — and what isn't.

  • COMPASSION for yourself and whatever missteps came before, with room to experiment, lightly, without the old pressure to get it right.

  • And the immense, subtle shift from feeling powerless, constricted by shoulds and responsibilities — into CONSCIOUS, ALIGNED CREATION.

I'm Dr. Cynthia Paciulli Barbarits

(aka Dr. P)

a board-certified surgeon who spent decades caring for others while conditioned to live completely in my head, ignoring my own needs.

It was the pain of my own disconnection that led me to Polyvagal Theory and certified somatic coaching — and to the truth I now live by: my body is my guide.

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This is the debut of the Lived Integrity series — but not the debut of this work.

For over two decades, Dr. P has taught people to understand their own biology and behavior — from one patient at a time to community forums, to state professional societies and international audiences.

At a recent statewide gathering, attendees raved and left buzzing with new ideas for their own work. A recent workshop on forgiveness and the body drew a simpler verdict: "Beautiful. People loved it."

Real people, real shifts.

Now it's time to bring it here, to you.

$33 per session. Foundational session required before joining any others in the series — this is where your compass gets calibrated. Series pricing available once the full schedule is set.

Cost should never be the reason you miss this. If $33 isn't accessible right now, email me — no explanation needed — and I'll make sure you can attend.

"I don't have time for one more thing."

You don't have to start today, or even this month — there will be another session, and you can begin when you're ready. But if you can find ninety minutes for yourself, it will be worth it, because no one else is going to do this particular work for you. You're the only one who actually knows what you need.

"Is this even for me?"

If something in you is pulling toward this — a flicker, a pull, a sense that this might matter — that's enough of a reason to come. You don't need to have it figured out first. In fact, if you've read this far, that's already a sign.

Without knowing yourself, you're buffeted by every external wind — scattered here and there, without purpose or momentum. This is the first step toward finding and following your own true direction.

$33 per session. Limited to 15 people, so we can all be on one screen together.

Choose a date below to reserve your spot.

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FAQs

  • This is for you if you've built a life that looks successful from the outside, but somewhere along the way, you lost touch with what you actually want and need. If you're holding everyone else together and wondering who's holding you — if something in you is ready to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect — you're in the right place.

  • No. This is for anyone ready to START or IMPROVE listening to their own body — no prior experience needed.

  • No. This is education and experiential practice, not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you're currently in crisis or under the care of a mental health provider, please continue that care alongside anything you explore here.

  • That's welcome here. Nothing is forced — you're always invited to participate at whatever level feels right for you in the moment. Some of the strongest messages from my own body have come in the form of tears.

  • No — this is open to all adults. What matters most isn't gender or background, but a heart-centered willingness to show up as yourself.

  • $33 per session. Cost should never be the reason you miss this — email us for a discreet, no-questions-asked discount or complimentary spot.

  • See upcoming sessions and reserve your spot below. Sessions are held live via Zoom, with a small group size (15) so everyone can be seen and known.

  • No — but the Foundation: Learning to Listen comes first, since it's where you learn the practice of felt sensing upon which everything else builds. After that, come to the sessions that call to you.

  • We're starting with a few available times and will add more based on what people need. If none work for you, let us know — and make sure you're on the newsletter, so you'll hear about every new session as it opens.

  • Sessions are recorded for Body as Guide's educational and marketing purposes only — never distributed as a replay. Unless specifically consented for, any content selected for public sharing will be written (not video or audio) and will be de-identified to protect your privacy.

  • Coming soon — we'll list upcoming topics and speakers here as the series grows. Make sure you opt in to Stay Connected via emails!

We often rue the loss and lack of time. Time spent disconnected from yourself is time you don't get back either. Start listening to your inner voice — your body — today.

Only 15 spots, and no replay if you miss it.

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This is for you if you're ready to stop holding everyone else together and start listening to yourself. If you're tired of performing, and curious what's underneath it. If some part of you — however quiet — is asking to come first, just this once.

You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to listen.