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Episode 168: Self-Compassion and Success - with Laura Garcia
For ambitious souls and high-achievers like us, self-compassion plays a crucial role in achieving success without burning out. In this episode, I'm joined by former client and mindfulness meditation facilitator Laura Garcia for an insightful discussion on the challenges and importance of being kind to ourselves. Discover actionable steps to cultivate self-compassion and make the journey towards your goals more sustainable. If you are your harshest critic and struggle with negative self-talk, this one’s for you!
Episode 167: Finding The Root Cause of Anxiety
In our rush to find quick relief from anxiety, we often only scratch the surface of its true causes. By overlooking the deeper origins, we miss valuable insights that could guide more effective treatment. In this episode, we delve into 6 potential root causes of anxiety, empowering you to understand and address what's truly at play for you.
Episode 157 - Overcoming Fear of Regret
Fear of regret often holds people back from making decisions and leading a life that’s aligned with their values. In this episode, I demystify regret - a transient emotion often rooted in false narratives. I also offer 3 reflective questions designed to help you reframe your perspective about regret and satisfy your true emotional needs. This way, you can escape analysis paralysis and avoid wasting time ruminating on the past, empowering you to move forward.
Episode 140 - Embracing Self-Acceptance and Compassion
Do you sometimes get frustrated that you’re still struggling with old patterns, no matter how much work you’ve done to heal yourself? I feel you, and yet… that’s not going to help. Being hard on yourself is more likely to stunt your growth. In this episode, I share how you can shift your mindset to stop feeling stuck and start feeling more at peace with where you’re at.
Episode 139 - Why We Overthink (and how to do it less!)
Overthinking can eat up so much of your time, joy and energy. When you focus on every little detail, decisions become draining. But how do you stop being an overthinker when you’ve spent your whole life mastering the skill? Well, I will share the secret in this episode!
Episode 136 - Managing Anxiety and Insecurity Better
When a part of you is feeling insecure about potential worst case scenarios, what do you do? Do you go down an anxious spiral or do you try to shut it down and “think positive” instead? In this episode, we discuss a more compassionate way to approach powerful feelings like fear, anxiety and depression so you can calm down the inner fight and feel more grounded and whole.
Episode 128 - When You’re in a Rush
When we’re desperate to send that text or to quit our job, it’s often a sign that we are letting our primitive brain take over. We are better off waiting for the calm after the storm before taking any action if we want to create a more intentional life. In this episode, I talk about what creates this sense of rush and how to ground yourself back in self-worth.
Episode 122 - 5 Steps to Feeling Deep Joy
Recently I’ve been feeling so happy and like so much goodness is coming my way. I decided to document the key steps that led me here in this episode, so you could step on this journey with me.
Ep. 113 - Navigating Pain: Get Good at Feeling Bad
There’s no way to avoid pain, especially when we open our hearts wide open and take the risk of living fully. Sadness and grief are non-negotiable parts of the human experience. Thankfully, there are ways to handle pain without making it any worse than it already is. I explored 3 of them in this week’s episode.
Ep. 74 - Inner Toddler Tantrums
You know this part of you that doesn't want to work and just wants to chill and have fun? That's what I call your inner toddler! Sometimes their tantrums are going to get out of hand and get in the way of achieving our goals. How do we deal with our inner toddler in a way that's loving instead of letting them run the show? That's what I discuss in this week's episode.
Ep. 71 - Feelings That Help You Reach Your Goals
Feelings are a powerful fuel for reaching your goals - and good news: You can create them on purpose! In this episode, I share 10 feelings that will help you to keep moving forward in tough times.
Ep. 70 - Feelings That Get In Your Way
I am a fan of feelings and a sensitive person - but I know some of them are optional and even detrimental to our growth. We don't always have to be at the mercy of our hearts... we can practice directing our intrusive thoughts towards more helpful ways of thinking, which in turn is going to affect how we feel on a daily basis. I talk about how to approach this in today's episode.
Ep. 67 - Strong Opinions and Strong Emotions
As a very sensitive person, I used to get very emotional when I disagreed with someone or when something seemed unfair. Although my feelings were 100% valid, they often got in the way of having open conversations with the people involved and instead created defensiveness and barriers. Overtime I learned to channel my passion differently because I believe meaningful connection is what creates real change in the world. Here's how you can also start making the shift towards a more compassionate approach to disagreement.
Ep. 65 - Crossing the Sad Gap by Committing to One Thing
The "Sad Gap" is a term invented by the vloggers John and Hank Green to express feelings of powerlessness about what's going on in the world. In a recent video, John explains that one way he overcomes these feelings is by committing to a clear purpose. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the subject and why I think this could change everything in your life.
Ep. 48 - Feeling Guilty
Guilt is a feeling that gets in the way of too many dreams, especially women's. Imagine what you would you be able to create in your life if you could put yourself first more often without being consumed by guilt! In this episode, I explore ways to pursue what you most want in life without letting guilt slow you down.
Ep. 45 - How to Accept That Life Sucks Sometimes
Life totally sucks sometimes, and accepting that simple fact can make the journey easier. In this episode, I tell you why there is no point beating yourself up for feeling shitty and how your suffering can actually contribute to your growth.
Ep. 35 - Stepping Outside Your Emotional Comfort Zone
Creating a more epic and fulfilling life isn't just about going on more adventures - but also about being able to move through emotional discomfort to see what's on the other side. How would you blow your own mind if you could feel all of your feelings? These are the questions I bring up in this week's episode.
Ep. 31 - How to Feel Better in a World on Fire
The world sometimes feels as though it is crumbling these days; and feeling good can be a challenge. Sometimes because we struggle to figure out how to help and other times because we don't want to be insensitive. In this week's episode, I explore topics like what to do when you feel guilty about your joy in the current climate and how to know whether or not to take action on a specific issue.