When faced with the life changing process of becoming more self centered, you might ask yourself "Do people ACTUALLY say and do these things? What does life REALLY look like in the midst of carving out this path?"

In this episode, we share with you our personal experience of what life felt and looked like as we learned to set boundaries, sit with challenging emotions, redefine vales, and stay in our seats. It's not always a pretty path, but the life you create is worth it.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• Tools and strategies to support you on your journey to becoming more self centered
• Approaches to visualizing emotions
• Distinguishing between distraction and avoidance tactics
• When might therapy make sense
• What therapy modalities should you look for in a mental health professional to assist with becoming more self centered
• How to love yourself through the pendulum swings of growth

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and content expressed on this podcast are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the official positions or practices of the fields of psychotherapy, coaching, or personal training. This podcast does not provide medical, mental health, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals.

Listeners are strongly encouraged to seek advice and guidance from licensed healthcare providers, coaches, or mental health professionals regarding any medical, mental health, or personal concerns. The hosts and creators of this podcast disclaim all liability for any actions taken by listeners based on the content of this podcast or materials linked to it. Use of this podcast is entirely at the user’s own risk.”

How do you maintain your self-esteem when people have negative perceptions of you and, even worse, spread gossip and make other people see you negatively, too?

In this episode, we cover strategies for dealing with negative perceptions, smear campaigns, family conflicts, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries so you can stay true to and feel good about yourself amidst it all.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to cope when others judge you negatively or convince others that you're bad/selfish/crazy, etc.
• That people might misunderstand you because of their own insecurities and psychological state.
• How unconsciously (unintentionally) reacting to conflict and disagreements with a victim mindset keeps you stuck in the "Drama Triangle", and how to respond more effectively to stop drama in its tracks.
• About the complexities of narcissism and that you can have empathy for narcissists, emotionally immature, and toxic people while also protecting yourself with boundaries.
• The difference between constructive feedback and disempowering judgment.
• How to give yourself grace and remember that being imperfect is part of being human.

New episodes launch every Tuesday. Click SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and content expressed on this podcast are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the official positions or practices of the fields of psychotherapy, coaching, or personal training. This podcast does not provide medical, mental health, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals.

Listeners are strongly encouraged to seek advice and guidance from licensed healthcare providers, coaches, or mental health professionals regarding any medical, mental health, or personal concerns. The hosts and creators of this podcast disclaim all liability for any actions taken by listeners based on the content of this podcast or materials linked to it. Use of this podcast is entirely at the user’s own risk.”

SOURCES:

Website of Psychiatrist and Creator of the "Drama Triangle" Framework, Stephen Karpman, MD

"'We Can Bury Anyone': Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine" by the New York Times

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

"Escaping the Drama Triangle" by University of South Carolina Human Resources

"Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for Defamation" by The New York Times

We all aspire to live a life with no regrets. So what exactly DO people regret when they've come face to face with the end? And how can we avoid experiencing these regrets ourselves?

In this episode, we discuss Bronnie Ware's The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying and how these regrets occur when your life doesn't truly center you. We also discuss connections between physical health and emotional suppression as presented in Gabor Maté's The Myth of Normal. This episode will empower you to realign your life with the priorities that matter most to you so you can live a happy and healthy life with no regrets.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• 5 common deathbed regrets and how you can avoid them
• the potential connection between cardiac health, chronic illness, and suppressed emotions
• the evolution of friendships as we age and the importance of nurturing aligned relationships
• how conditions of worth shape our core beliefs and thoughts
• how personal choice and an internal locus of control can help you reclaim your power and change the trajectory of your life

New episodes launch every Tuesday. Click SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and content expressed on this podcast are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the official positions or practices of the fields of psychotherapy, coaching, or personal training. This podcast does not provide medical, mental health, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals.

Listeners are strongly encouraged to seek advice and guidance from licensed healthcare providers, coaches, or mental health professionals regarding any medical, mental health, or personal concerns. The hosts and creators of this podcast disclaim all liability for any actions taken by listeners based on the content of this podcast or materials linked to it. Use of this podcast is entirely at the user’s own risk.”

SOURCES:

Bronnie Ware IG/FB: @bronnie.ware YT: Bronnieware1

Gabor Maté IG: @gabormatemd

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