Reconstruction is a rebuilding of self: foundation, inner worth, strength, support, and love.

Dear Friends,

Today we're speaking with DailyOM author Leah Guy about her course, From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction. Many of us have responded to pain or trauma in ways that are meant to keep us safe, but those reactions may be causing us further harm. That's why we wanted to bring you this deeply healing course from an expert who has walked the walk. Let's hear what Leah has to say.

Course Overview
When facing personal challenges, it is common for people to respond defensively in order to protect themselves. But, those reactions can oftentimes be unhealthy and perpetuate behavior that is harmful to us. With this powerful course, author and spiritual teacher Leah Guy provides expert guidance through the transformational journey of breaking the cycle of self-destruction. You will learn how to heal feelings of insecurity, fear, and shame, for good. While supportive, detailed action plans and mindfulness practices will connect you with new life-affirming beliefs, insightful self-awareness, and deep inner peace. By the end, you'll have released what does not serve you and be able to fully embrace life with positivity and joy.
  • Receive a new lesson every day for 3 weeks (total of 21 lessons).
  • Have lifetime access to the course for reference whenever you want.
  • Select the amount you can afford, and get the same course as everyone.
  • If you are not 100% satisfied, you may request a refund.
How much do you want to pay?

$15$35$50

This is the total amount for all 21 lessons


Interview With Leah Guy

DailyOM: What does it mean to go from self-destruction to reconstruction?

Leah Guy: We are beings always in motion on a planet that is in motion. Nothing is ever the same, although we perceive it to be the same or similar, which helps us feel safe and comfortable. The truth is, we are always moving toward something or away from something. You can think of it as spiraling your way up a mountain or down a mountain if that makes more sense. In a simple analogy, you are either moving toward the thing, person, thought, or event that will positively react with your makeup and energy system or negatively react with you. This may include moving toward a healthy relationship or a relationship full of pain and crisis. It may be moving toward nutrient-rich vegetables or a chemical-laden box of sugary food. You may be moving toward unhealthy patterns that create self-loathing or toward healthy patterns that create self-love. Regardless, we are always moving, and it is important to become conscious of what we are moving toward so we have a way to direct our paths.

Reconstruction is a conscious effort to move toward what better supports the inherent value of your being. It's a rebuilding of self: foundation, inner worth, strength, support, and love, which will lead toward decision making and action taking that feed the body, mind, emotions, and soul in a healthy way.

DailyOM: Why is it so important to do our emotional-healing work?

LG: Healing work is the foundation from which we grow. Each of us has been subject to pain, injustice, heartbreak, loss, and many other experiences that affect how we feel about the world and ourselves. Working with the emotional body and processing our experiences in a healthy way gives us the opportunity to be free and available to life as it unfolds. Without personal growth, we can easily get stuck in pain or negative patterns that inhibit us from good relationships, positive self-esteem, and the openness to new possibilities, trust, and love.

It can be challenging and even scary to process some of our emotions, because we're afraid of experiencing more pain or being unable to escape the nightmares or fear that surround potential threats. The reality is that as we process our emotions and gain clarity about our worth, we can begin building a foundation of strength and surety. This is easier with a plan in place and support, which is what I offer in this course. All emotions have a thought attached to them, and as we learn to trust ourselves to face the truth of our emotions, we gain discipline of the mind that is otherwise unavailable if we are reacting out of fear and projection. The clearer we become, and the more we trust ourselves to handle difficult situations, the more present and sturdier we feel in handling situations that may arise.

DailyOM: You mentioned the phoenix rising analogy, which is quite inspirational. Do you believe anyone can heal from emotional pain?

LG: I love the phoenix rising analogy. It is so inspirational because I believe we can all relate to that feeling that life has taken us down. But in the crumble of the fall, in the ashes from the fire, I believe there is always an ember of light waiting for a wind to stoke it, and with that support, the ember of light will catch fire. When it does, anything is possible. That light is the spirit that dwells in each of us. And whether it is the will to survive, our innate nature, or our soul's calling, the phoenix rising can be a powerful force.

So, yes, I do believe anyone can heal from emotional pain, and it is important that we remember healing is a process. For some, it is a longer process but still achievable. As a process, if you remember the truth that we are always moving (toward destruction or reconstruction), every single small step can lead you to the path of healing at any time. And that is the journey. It's important to not think that healing has a limited scope or deadline or that it will be "over." Commit to the path and that will lead us to greater personal heights. Linear thinking about healing comes from the ego needing to judge how things should be. Healing is a recovery, and recovery is an action of regaining possession of a state of being. It's about reclaiming the self. We cannot expect to wipe out experiences from our psyche or memory. Just as we will never fit into the same clothes for the entirety of our lives, the same is true with our emotional growth. We need new perspectives and tools to help us fit into the new state we have grown into, while also connecting to our true selves to make this new space as healthy and peaceful as possible.

DailyOM: With over 21 lessons, you cover a lot of ground in this course. Is it necessary to work through all these elements to find peace and happiness?

LG: The course does cover a lot of ground and is meant to attend to all of the nooks and crannies within our operating systems, so we have a full scope of the patterns and possibilities of how to positively affect our behavior and experience. While I shouldn't say it is "necessary," because there is no failure when any attempt at recovery or self-growth is positive, I have found that working through each of the steps consecutively helps create a foundation and internal support system that supports holistic wellness. Sometimes we don't consider different ways we may think or feel about something because we are focused on lack or insecurities have taken over (our negative patterns). Generally, we can all relate to all the variables of this course, and even though one may not hit the trigger zone, we must realize that every earthquake has reverberations, and attending to the reverberations is just as important as dealing with the larger quake.

DailyOM: Please tell us about your experience of "rising up" from major life challenges, and how did writing this course affect you?

LG: Writing this course was very timely for me as I have a lot of stress and transition happening in my life. I am a person who always seems to have major change, and I must say personal evolution and growth or change is something that I not only strive for, but it turns me on. (You'll relate to this in lesson 18 of the course!) I love my work in that it is often a reflection of what is going on in my own life, and sharing this with students helps me to connect authentically to myself and others, to be transparent and real in the progress of what happens to me in a course such as this. The answer is: it's life changing! I have been given many opportunities to "rise up" from major challenges, whether in relationship to family, partners, or by reinventing parts of my career. I had a murder in my family when I was 11, the same year my parents divorced. I went to four colleges, pursued my dreams, and after being raped at age 22 was desperate to not only finish school but keep my mind together. I was depressed, anxious, lost, and, at times, suicidal. Most of my 20s were about survival and healing. I'm glad I started then because it not only transformed my personal life, but it helped me build my career as a healer and author.

With so many changes in my life, both personal and professional, during this course I witnessed the places I still hold resistance, my desire to distract (it took me five days to finish these Q&As!), the holding patterns of emotion, the wanting to sleep more than engage when I am overwhelmed, and that very quiet voice that kept trying to knock me down a rung -- "Who are you to (fill in the blank)?" -- was present, making me self-doubt and practicing re-centering and loving myself, day after day after day. I will say that by the end of the course, I felt on point, fresh, free, satisfied, and ready to move forward in a new way. (And, no surprise, the universe felt my shift, and all of the things that were in a holding pattern started to come into focus, completion, and alignment!)

DailyOM: Shame and insecurities are big topics in healing. Why do you think these issues are so prevalent in our society?

LG: I think the short answer to this is that we are in an imperfect world, raised by imperfect people who have dealt with their own wounds and shame and transferred their pain onto a loved one. Combine that with the world of social media and marketing and the illusion they create that says other people are more successful, prettier, more confident, more important, and just have more worth. I believe we are entering an age of authenticity, which would help flush out the toxic system of shame to a degree, where we can all operate as is, while placing worth on the important things in life, such as equality, justice, love, and the value of simply being.

DailyOM: What type of homework assignments are given in your course?

LG: Most of the homework assignments in this course are practical hands-on work such as journal or letter writing and creating self-contracts that help us slowly apply the practices and teachings. Meditations and reflections are included to support the space and time we need to be still, listen, and experience what it means to just be with ourselves and develop new coping skills, encourage self-confidence, and offer soothing skills. The homework is doable and reflects the work of each step of the course, so it is highly encouraged to complete it.

How Does It Work?
Starting today, you will receive a new lesson every day for 3 weeks (total of 21 lessons). Each lesson is yours to keep and you'll be able to refer back to it whenever you want. And if you miss a lesson or are too busy to get to it that day, each lesson will conveniently remain in your account so you won't have to search for it when you're ready to get back to it.

Free Gift
As a free gift, when you sign up for this course, you will also receive the award-winning DailyOM inspiration newsletter which gives you daily inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day. We will also let you know about other courses and offers from DailyOM and Leah Guy that we think you might be interested in.

Get Started Now
We are offering this course with the option of selecting how much you want to pay. No matter how much you pay, you'll be getting the same course as everybody else. We simply trust that people are honest and will support the author of the course with whatever they can afford. And if you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your money.

How much do you want to pay?

$15$35$50

This is the total amount for all 21 lessons


Thank you, Leah, for the course, the interview, and your big open heart. If you would like to start reconstructing your life, try this transformative course. Until next time.

Be well,

DailyOM