A podcast that brings all the hard conversations, the uncomfortable ones, the ones we've avoided most of our lives, the cringey ones, but also the ones that make you feel a sigh of relief and give you a sense of freedom. This podcast will leave you thinking - "why am I not having these conversations more often?" The answer to that question is simply because you should be! From topics about mental and physical health to relationships. From hard conversations around career and college to "beauty standards." And even topics about sex and societal pressures. Not only will this podcast bring you hard conversations but also tools on how to navigate them, how to whole heartedly communicate within them, and how to truly listen to not just others but also our own selves.
The breakdown ...we share our struggles with social mediahow the evolution of social media affected usMegan shares her perspective on the Netflix film "The Social Dilemma"how social media/the instinct to scroll has driven a disconnect in our relationshipsMegan talks about a book she is reading "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker and how screen time affects our bodies melatoninwe dive into how our generation has truly lived life both wayshow/why we have some fear for the future generationswe dive into the question of "how can we utilize social media for good"why the hard conversation with ourselves about self control is importantI'm shifting the narrative of this podcast from trying to bring on "professionals" to talk about hard conversation topics to wanting to bring on anyone willing to talk about hard conversation topics that are hard for them and/or that they feel are important for other people to hear about. Email me at shelbyannborer@gmail.com if you are interested in being a guest! Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
The breakdown ...the why behind this subject I get vulnerable with my story in being myself and how I'm still working on discovering methe importance of knowing the difference between being inspired by someone vs trying to be like themhow being yourself is an ongoing processasking yourself "what do I value?"how the book "The Universe Had Your Back" by Gabrielle Bernstein had helped me shiftI share a list of things I feel holds us back from being ourselves, share my story with them, and unpack each onejournal prompts that could help work through finding or being yourselfI share a meditation practice "Kirtan Kriya" that I learned from the Bernstein bookI'm shifting the narrative of this podcast from trying to bring on "professionals" to talk about hard conversation topics to wanting to bring on anyone willing to talk about hard conversation topics that are hard for them and/or that they feel are important for other people to hear about. Email me at shelbyannborer@gmail.com if you are interested in being a guest! Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
The breakdown ...I get vulnerable and share my experiences with getting out of my own head throughout the episodeWorking through the idea that we are the only thing that holds us backThe freedom that comes with taking nothing personallyReleasing the judgment from your thoughtsRemembering to stay in the present How to tell yourself "I am not in control of this situation" and move onThe journal prompts at the end of the episode are from the following article:https://www.powerofpositivity.com/need-clear-mind-ask-20-questions/Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
The breakdown ...Alexis shares her journey in living a deeper lifeWhat our wake up moments in life wereHow to move through the discomfortHow to dig deeper in your self work and engage in conversations about it with othersAlexis dives into why she started Deeper LifeHow Deeper Life helped her do the work for herselfWhy it's important to ask ourselves the hard questionsHow the relationship that we have with ourselves is the safest placeYou can find Alexis on Instagram @alexisteichmiller. And if you're interested in diving deeper and jumping into doing the work for yourself you can find 20 free journal prompts at the link in Alexis's Instagram bio! Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
The breakdown ...the why behind this "hard conversations" podcasthow to help yourself show up with compassion and connect with your reasonhow to truly listen and acknowledge the other personhow to advocate for yourself without minimizing the other persons responseproblem solving and how to work togetheradditional tools to rememberBe sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
The breakdown...Julia shares her story and how she struggled with an eating disorder as a young adultHow the term diet is more hurtful and harmful vs helpfulTrusting your body and yourself to eat what you want vs. depriving yourself Listening to your bodies cues and nourishing itObstacles and fears when it comes to working through eating disorders and body acceptance and how to work through themHow to accept the changes that our bodies go through as we get olderWorking with your "healthy inner self dialogue" and not letting your inner critic rule your lifeUnderstanding working through your body acceptance isn't a "quick fix"Tools on how to work through the lows and denial within the body acceptance journeySome warning signs that you're living with a type of eating disorderWhat body acceptance means to Julia and how she defines a healthy relationship with food If you don't already follow Julia on Instagram I highly recommend it! Her IG is @fitfatandallthat. And be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
The 10 things to remember when setting boundaries:Name your limitsTune into your feelingstruly listening to your body throughout different scenarios and experiencesBe directGiving yourself permissionworking through the guilt of saying noPractice self-awareness learning to step away and ask yourself the hard questionsConsider your past and presenthow was I raised to reacthow was I taught to respondMake self care a priorityrespecting yourself enough to take care of yourecognizing the importance of our feelings and honoring themSeek supportBe assertiveStart smallBe sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
In this episode Sam and I talk about cannabis and this stigma that it's bad for you because it's considered a drug. We dive into all the stigmas, share our experience with it, and how we use it as a medicine and a tool. Sam shares her educational perspective on the different strains, history, and ways that cannabis can benefit us. The breakdown...our personal experiences with cannabissaying the word cannabis vs. marijuanathe effect of edibles vs. flowerhow we use cannabis strains for physical and mental benefitsallowing yourself to consume cannabis vs. alcohol, caffeine, etc.types of strains and how they effect us differentlyterpenes in cannabis and how different compounds can help you in different waysnormalizing "walking into a dispensary to learn about cannabis"psychological benefits and how cannabis can be helpful to our mental health vs. being this "gateway drug"how to work through your shame of being a cannabis consumerRecommendations from Sam:Edibles:1906 NewhighsCoda Signature (Great bath bombs too)Concentrates (Dabs):Dab Logic (by Verde Natural Living Soil) for ethical and sustainable growingFlower/Strains (Terpene Help):Inflammation/Chronic Pain: White Widow, Special KushMood Boost/Stress Relief: OG Kush, Sour Diesel, Lemon HazeDepression/Seizures/Insomnia: LA Confidential, Amnesia Haze, Special KushAnti Anxiety: Super Silver Haze, Skywalker, Rock StarAnti-Inflammatory/Improved Respiratory Function: Blue Dream, Strawberry CoughYou can find Sam on Instagram @soulysamanthaphoto or email her at soulysamanthaphoto@gmail.com. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
A breakdown:calling out your subconscious/inner voices telling you "I can't"sharing some of my own personal journeytools on having a conversation with your "I can'ts"allowing yourself to be defined by who you want to be vs your pastreminding ourselves what we value is who we aretools on bringing yourself back from a spiraljournal promptsreminders when confiding in others and not seeking out validationa quote by Nikki BanasBe sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
In this episode we unpack what it really means to be in self and how to have hard conversations within ourselves so we can show up in conversations with others more authentically.Lindsay and I dive into our journey's with self and discuss:showing compassion to ourselvesseeing through curiositymeeting unwanted parts of usbeing our own companionallowing space when there is resistanceLindsay shares tips & advice on:working with anxiety and becoming wholeheartedshowing ourselves some compassion and not avoiding unwanted partshow to ask for space in conversation with othersLindsay Rein is a writer and IFS Healer. You can find her information on Instagram @lindsayellenreinBe sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and a review! If you write a review please email shelbyannborer@gmail.com and let me know you wrote one so that I can send you a thank you gift! And don't forget to follow @hardconversationswithshelby on Instagram & Facebook!
A full breakdown of what this podcast will bring to your life. The purpose and importance of having hard conversations and honest communication. The why, the what, the who and the how. A little peek into Shelby's experience with hard conversations and what you can expect from this show in the future. Connect with Shelby on Instagram @hardconversationswithshelby
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