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In this episode, Michelle Renee joins Mish Middelmann of RecoveringMan.net, a website focused on rediscovering life and manhood after prostate cancer, including contributor blogs and an online support community. Mish Middelmann was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 at the age of 61. Through his own journey, he saw a need for men to share their stories in an effort to get the support that the medical world was not able to provide which is now RecoveringMan.net. The host, Michelle Renee, is a surrogate partner, intimacy guide, and professional cuddler located in San Diego, CA. You can learn more at meetmichellerenee.com. For more information about Soft Cock Week, go to SoftCockWeek.com, which includes resources, events, and even soft cock love notes. Notes from this show: Mish's interview with Cam Fraser Ruby Ryder Dr Jo Milios - "A watched cock never comes" Brene Brown TED Talk on Vulnerability Literotica The Intimacy Lab Episode 1 about Michelle's journey with orgasm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softcockweek/message
If you are an expert, who not only has knowledge, credentials and a body of work, but a unique viewpoint on your field or industry, then you may be on your way to becoming a thought leader. The term is revered by some, rejected by others and is a source of confusion and debate by many, but the world actually needs thought leaders, now more than ever. What it does not need is more recycled and regurgitated information or opinions. The internet is already saturated with that and it is only going to get worse in the years to come. What is truly unique and stands out is someone who is the real deal and who has an original perspective they are willing to share in a bold, direct way. Thinking about thought leadership? Here is the path:1️⃣ Speak up and challenge the status quo by having open conversations and addressing the hidden issues in our industries. True thought leadership requires being willing to talk publicly about the uncomfortable truths and topics that others tend to ignore. By doing so, we become the catalysts for positive change and progress.2️⃣ Share your unique perspective: To make a lasting impact, it's essential to bring our own unique viewpoint and personal experiences to the table. By sharing our stories and connecting with others on a deeper level, we create relatability and foster genuine connections. Remember, your voice matters, and your perspective can make a significant difference in the lives of others.3️⃣ Create thought leadership projects & platforms: Being a thought leader is about taking action and creating projects or platforms that amplify your message and engage your audience. Whether it's hosting events, speaking on stages or in video series, or starting initiatives, thought leadership projects enable you to develop a strong brand authority and reach a wider audience.Thought Leaders mentioned in this episode:Brene Brown Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/brene_brownGabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/Have you heard? I launched a PRIVATE PODCAST and you can listen to it from the same podcast player where you enjoy this one! It's called “Show Up Like a Boss” and you can grab it right here: https://bit.ly/3ZOD3CKIf you are an Emerging or Aspiring Thought Leader, my signature program, The Boss Up Breakthrough is perfect for you. We work together for 12 weeks to clarify your values, message and visibility strategy, so you have a plan and are ready to start standing out. At this time, I am only accepting 1:1 clients and the first step is to schedule a free 30-minute consultation right here: https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQNot ready to work together but want to see more of my content? Subscribe to my weekly Linked In newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3MAalSpTLDL (time stamps) 00:01:12 Thought leaders: definitions, path, and requirements.00:09:23 Thought leadership requires bold, direct communication and relatability.00:11:41 Find unique viewpoint or perspective and prepare for exposure. 00:17:03 Build brand authority through thought leadership projects.00:31:02 Support aspiring thought leaders in sharing perspectives.
If you are an expert, who not only has knowledge, credentials and a body of work, but a unique viewpoint on your field or industry, then you may be on your way to becoming a thought leader. The term is revered by some, rejected by others and is a source of confusion and debate by many, but the world actually needs thought leaders, now more than ever. What it does not need is more recycled and regurgitated information or opinions. The internet is already saturated with that and it is only going to get worse in the years to come. What is truly unique and stands out is someone who is the real deal and who has an original perspective they are willing to share in a bold, direct way. Thinking about thought leadership? Here is the path:1️⃣ Speak up and challenge the status quo by having open conversations and addressing the hidden issues in our industries. True thought leadership requires being willing to talk publicly about the uncomfortable truths and topics that others tend to ignore. By doing so, we become the catalysts for positive change and progress.2️⃣ Share your unique perspective: To make a lasting impact, it's essential to bring our own unique viewpoint and personal experiences to the table. By sharing our stories and connecting with others on a deeper level, we create relatability and foster genuine connections. Remember, your voice matters, and your perspective can make a significant difference in the lives of others.3️⃣ Create thought leadership projects & platforms: Being a thought leader is about taking action and creating projects or platforms that amplify your message and engage your audience. Whether it's hosting events, speaking on stages or in video series, or starting initiatives, thought leadership projects enable you to develop a strong brand authority and reach a wider audience.Thought Leaders mentioned in this episode:Brene Brown Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/brene_brownGabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/Have you heard? I launched a PRIVATE PODCAST and you can listen to it from the same podcast player where you enjoy this one! It's called “Show Up Like a Boss” and you can grab it right here: https://bit.ly/3ZOD3CKIf you are an Emerging or Aspiring Thought Leader, my signature program, The Boss Up Breakthrough is perfect for you. We work together for 12 weeks to clarify your values, message and visibility strategy, so you have a plan and are ready to start standing out. At this time, I am only accepting 1:1 clients and the first step is to schedule a free 30-minute consultation right here: https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQNot ready to work together but want to see more of my content? Subscribe to my weekly Linked In newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3MAalSpTLDL (time stamps) 00:01:12 Thought leaders: definitions, path, and requirements.00:09:23 Thought leadership requires bold, direct communication and relatability.00:11:41 Find unique viewpoint or perspective and prepare for exposure. 00:17:03 Build brand authority through thought leadership projects.00:31:02 Support aspiring thought leaders in sharing perspectives.
Last week Amanda got VERY vulnerable sharing some information on her own recent break up while talking about the importance of alignment in relationships. It's her most raw, honest and real podcast to date and one that she found very difficult to share.She was amazed at the response and the amount of people who reached out sharing similar experiences or thanking her for her honesty, saying it's helped them to find the courage to follow their own gut instincts or have the big conversations required in their own relationships.This week she shares some of the feedback received from listeners, more relationship advice and also offers a wonderful insight on how vulnerability is the key to authentic connection (inspired by Brene Browns AMAZING Ted Talk which is shown below).BRENE BROWN TED TALK on The Power of Vulnerabilityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o&t=4s*********CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIPS & DATING - Masterclass - PART 2Thurs 8th Dec 20227-9pmLive on Zoom (Watch the 1st part on replay and either join us live on 8th Dec or watch on the replay too - these are very interactive workshops with lots of journalling and questions about your own experiences so you will get so much benefit and breakthroughs for yourself watching either way) A 2 hour deep dive into looking at old beliefs & programming that may be impacting your relationships. In this workshop you will get awareness of these blocks, reframe them with more empowered, positive ones and set the vision for what you want in the future, You will get a clear sense of your own values, needs, goals and how to have the courage to have the big conversations necessary to chose someone who aligns with that. It'll finish with a powerful meditation to release any deep emotional blocks and create an inspiring vision for your future relationship.Send £22 on Paypal to secure your spot to amandastjohnmusic@gmail.com **********Christmas WREATH MAKING & SELF CARE DAY - Sat 10th Dec 2022 - Glenariffe Forest Parkhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/466313665727Amanda St John is a professional Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & TEDx Speaker from Ireland. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1), a major synch in an international advert campaign and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC. But she only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams.To BOOK Amanda for coaching/mentoring/public speaking email - amandastjohnmusic@gmail.comor follow her:A Created Life (Coach)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acreatedlife_coachFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076151084578Website for all Amanda St John music links etc - https://www.amandastjohnmusic.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FREE 4-Part Confidence Workshop: https://bit.ly/3StV8SmOn Today's Episode: We strive to be women who stand up for themselves, who walk into any room with total confidence, and who never allow excuses. Becoming that kind of woman takes a lot of work, but the more women we surround ourselves with that remind us of who we want to become, and the more examples of women we see like this, the easier it becomes for us.When you think of badassery at a level that leaves NFL Hall of Famers like Dione Sanders and Michael Strahan nodding in approval, this woman has to come top of mind, Constance Schwartz-Morini. She's been holding her own, rising to the top, and commanding respect in the sports entertainment industry where men dominate for decades.Constance oozes authentic badassery and beautifully embraces her confidence and vulnerability even when things are uncertain. This episode is dedicated to helping the 20 somethings find their way to more confident 30 something, and to helping the 30 and 40 somethings realize their time for confidence and releasing a victim mindset has come.“The main challenge was what a lot of young women still face, guys getting brought in above me because they have connections. That happened three times. Instead of quitting or giving up I worked ten times harder, it put the battery in my back.” -Constance Schwartz-Morini Resource mentioned in this episode:Brene Brown Ted Talk, Vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman & Mark Winters: https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317 SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Constance Schwartz-Morini0:46 | Make Them Respect You10:14 | Vulnerability Can Boost Confidence 15:43 | Girl, Lose Your Ego21:40 | Lose The Victim Mindset27:52 | Badass Leaders Need Support Too32:16 | High Achievers Can Find Love 42:03 | Find the Right Partner For You48:20 | Hustle Hard or Quiet Quit?1:03:00 | Don't Get Boxed Into Being ArrogantQUOTES:“I'm really good at what I know but I'm even better at what I don't know.” [11:53]“It's a constant battle to move the ball forward.” [23:05]“There's no seat at that table for me, well f*ck you I'm building my own table.” [28:58]“You've got to make room for your partner, and you've got to make room for yourself.” [41:46]“You want to be with the right person that you can grow together, not part. [48:12]“If you don't show up and show out, what do you think is going to happen?” [55:00] “I like to think that our discomfort is helping navigate the younger generation.” [1:05:14]Follow Constance Schwartz-Morini:Website: https://www.smac-ent.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConSchwartz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conschwartz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahJakesRoberts Podcast: https://www.womanevolve.com/podcast
Welcome to Season 2! Today's episode is about marketing and how you can use your authentic story to create a really tight knit community of fans who buy everything you put out. Connecting with your fans on a deeper level means being vulnerable about the things you've learned, the mistakes you've made, and how you've changed throughout your life. For the first time, I share parts of my story that lead me to where I am today. Music marketing starts with vulnerability, so click play on this episode if you want to learn how to be more open with your fans or clients while building your business. Key moments: 04:58 - The magic in the human element 07:25 - Examples of authentic storytelling 12:34 - The bad things that happen to you do not define you 20:42 - Storytelling on stage and in songwriting 25:14 - Using your story to build your fanbase - the 1000 True Fans Theory 29:23 - How to use a digital marketing funnel in music 35:44 - Creating customer avatars for your 1000 true fans Resources from this episode: Brene Brown Ted Talk on The Power of Vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o Cyper PR - How to Identify Your Ideal Fan: https://www.cyberprmusic.com/ultimate-fan/ The Marketing Funnel: https://stephbelcher.com/marketing-funnel How to Reach Us: Support the podcast by joining our Patreon community. Check it out at patreon.com/whensongsmeanbusiness Follow WSMB on Instagram: instagram.com/whensongsmeanbusiness Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/whensongsmeanbusiness Learn more about Steph at stephbelcher.com If you want to help us out without a financial commitment, please share this episode and rate us on Apple or Spotify.
True crime. The case of missing joy.And the secrecy and silence of shame. Mentions in this episode: Brene Brown Ted Talk on VulnerabilityBrene Brown Ted Talk on ShameTheodore Roosevelt, Excerpt from the speech “Citizenship In A Republic”delivered at the Sorbonne, in Paris, France on 23 April, 191015 Minutes of Shame
Episode Description:Why We Need to Talk about the Shame of Mental Illness discusses whether or not we should share our mental health conditions and struggles with others, and if so, whom. This episode also discusses the differences between shame and guilt, how trauma is connected to shame and mental illness, and how people cover up and deny shame. We then discuss why you need to tell yourself the shame you feel is not your fault.Jesus' finished work on the cross defeated shame once and for all. As a result, knowing who you are in Christ heals shame. Speaking about shame with those that we trust, can also heal it. There are solutions to heal shame, if we as a culture can openly address the shame and stigma mental illness.Breakdown of Episode: 0:00 Intro to the Topic6:32 Why We Need to Talk About the Shame Around Mental Illness8:40 The Difference Between Shame and Guilt14:35 How is Shame Connected to Trauma, Mental Illness, and Suicide, and Why People Cover up and Deny Shame25:52 Why the Shame You Feel Is Not Your Fault27:46 How Jesus' Finished Work Heals Your Shame Forever22:39 How You Can Start to Heal Yourself33:22 What Does the Presence of Jesus Mean for Shame?37:57 Vulnerability and Compassion as Keys to Heal Shame40:05 Solutions to Heal Shame58:40 What We as a Culture Need to do About the Shame of Mental Illness Bulleted List of Resources"Dealing with Shame When You Have BPD" by Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-shame-425328This article addresses those who have borderline personality disorder, but the differences between shame and guilt given can help anyone who struggles with mental health issues. Shame is debilitation, whereas guilt is a tool that helps us to course correct. "Suicide and Shame," The General Psychologist, John C. Minahanhttps://www.apadivisions.org/division-1/publications/newsletters/general/2016/10/suicide-shameThis article discusses shame that is associated with suicide and suicide ideation, and how we need to address the root causes of suicide and suicide itself differently. Minahan discusses great people in history that suffered from depression and suicide ideation, but they did not go through with it. It discusses how these individuals found ways to cope with their shame and transmute their emotions through healing practices and their art and work, instead of denying their emotions.Brene Brown TED Talk "Listening to Shame"Listening to shame | Brené BrownBrene Brown is an engaging speaker with years of experience researching shame and vulnerability. She discusses what shame is, where it comes from, and how it manifests, and what we can do to heal our shame.Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness by Joshua Wolf Shenkhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085TK3CS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Extending on the Minahan article, this book discusses how Lincoln's will to live and never give up, despite deep depression, allowed him to become the man he was destined to be and change the world. It shows what someone--even with deep depression and shame-- can accomplish with grit and determination.
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Aaron Baer discussing the importance of mindset, authenticity and vulnerability when it comes to business development and life itself. Please subscribe and leave a rating for us on Apple iTunes or wherever it is that you get your podcast. We discuss: Why most people burn out from doing business development How to gain more confidence and self-esteem in your work The one crucial mindset change you need to make when you're wearing the business development hat Why most strategic and tactical tips/ideas to do with business development don't work Our favorite books & authors who can change your view of your work and people The trends in corporate America in business development training What the military and business development have in common and much more...! Resources: Build Your Book: https://www.buildyourbook.org. Go here to setup a time to speak with us, or get the Amazon bestseller for free. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-your-book Brene Brown TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o Daring Greatly: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1611736501 Help Us Out! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Resources: Join the next cohort of our Build Your Book Academy. Get the LinkedIn for Lawyers Course. If you have any comments or would to join as a guest on our podcast, send us an email at podcast@buildyourbook.org. ----- Links to Listen to this Podcast: Anchor Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocket Cast Breaker
Why You Should Tell Your Critics To F**k Off (Ep. 574) “If you're not in the arena also getting your ass kicked, I'm not interested in your feedback.” - Brené Brown Why Your Critics Aren't The Ones Who Count: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk Photo cred: ROBERT NEUBECKER FOLLOW AUXORO (INSTA): https://www.instagram.com/auxoro/FOLLOW AUXORO (FB): https://www.facebook.com/auxoromag/FOLLOW AUXORO (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/AuxoromagFOLLOW AUXORO (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoroAUXORO NEWSLETTER: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceAUXORO MERCH: https://www.auxoro.com/storeWEBSITE/BLOG: https://www.auxoro.com/AUXORO PODCAST (guest conversations): https://www.flow.page/auxoro
Business is competitive and it’s easy for entrepreneurs to get caught in a perfection cycle that keeps them from getting started or getting things done. The solution is to aim for progress, not perfection, starting today.In today’s podcast, I’ll share with you my top three tips to overcome perfectionism so that you can start or grow your business, because done is better than perfect. In this episode, you will find out:What perfectionism means. (4:39)How common perfectionism is in business. (6:35)3 tips to shift your mindset to overcome perfectionism. (13:27)Resources mentioned in this episode:Disclosure: The link(s) to the book(s) or resource(s) reviewed by or mentioned in this podcast and its blog, Startup Advantage with Tania De Ridder, are NOT affiliated links, meaning that neither the podcast nor its host earns a commission or compensation if you decide to purchase the book(s) using the provided link(s) on this page. This is an independent podcaster and blogger and the reviews are done based on their own opinions.Dr. Brene Brown TED Talk on the Power of Vulnerability: https://youtu.be/pXb8AQOONgEAmerican Psychological Association Report: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/bul-bul0000138.pdfWorld Economic Forum Article: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/perfectionism-has-become-a-hidden-epidemic-among-young-peopleStartup Advantage Podcast Website: https://www.startupadvantagepodcast.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to feel connected to everyone in your world and identifying things that might be getting in the way of your true happiness. Reducing stress, allowing yourself to calm down, feel good about decisions, reducing errors at work, and the resultant feelings of connection with your loved ones and yourself. Feelings, all of them, allow us to experience the richness of the life experience, but they can be too much. Anxiety, stress, fear, these can all seem to dwarf the goodness; how to keep your balance in a wild world of emotions so that you can feel connected, happy, confident in what you want, and recover more quickly from negative events. Brene Brown Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en Book Reference: The Psychology of Winning, by Denis Waitley Book Reference: The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks You Tube/Author/Channel: Abraham Hicks, Esther Hicks, Books: Ask and It is Given, Law of Attraction, and more. Need help with developing your winning method of conquering your emotions or identifying thought patterns? Email me to set up your free consultation: info@quantumhighways.comor get started right away with an amazing custom package: www.quantumhighways.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelly-ann-pierce/support
Welcome to the show! This week, I'm chatting with Amy Giddon, founder of the Daily Haloha app. This conversation is FILLED to the brim with career advice - you'll hear all about: -Learnings from Amy’s corporate career -Amy’s advice for career advancement -Outer success vs inner fulfillment -The challenge of being authentic at work -Being uncomfortable in order to grow -Constantly searching for praise -Instrinsic confidence vs. proving yourself -Having a deep sense of self worth -Being unsure about career paths -The value of lateral career moves, and more! Mentioned in this episode: Daily Haloha Sign up for Jessica’s newsletter Brene Brown’s dare to lead Brene Brown Ted Talk on vulnerability Get in touch with Amy and her team Submit a listener question Thanks for tuning in, and I'll catch you in a couple of weeks! Jess
In this episode, Boonie is joined by the homie Shika. We do something a bit different this episode. We rank ourselves by category for a dating app. We want you to play along! Shika's Categories: Sex, Looks, Cooking, Funny, Body, Charisma, Honesty, Vulnerability, Emotional Intelligence, Stability, Grounded, Healed, Open Minded, Spontaneity Boonie's Categories: Sex, Looks, Cooking, Funny, Body, Charisma, Emotional Stability, Financial Stability, Funny, Sex Appeal, Open Minded, Doing The Work, Adventurous, Vulnerability Link to Brene Brown Ted Talk: httphttps://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en The hashtag for the podcast #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn. Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com or submit here: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact/. Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media: IG: @TheBoonieBreakdown Twitter: @BoonieBreakdown Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown
I make a mistake at work and I'm completely overcome by shame. My face turns red, my breath gets short and I feel nauseous. I get to the point where I'm so scared of making another mistake that it literally takes me an entire week to press send on an email. But somehow I survive and learn how to deal with my shame more easily. In this episode you'll learn how to feel your shame so you can move through it and still ask for you what you want you in your life. If you're interested in doing a trial session with me shoot me an email bryn@brynbamber.com. Brene Brown Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o
Jeff talks with TV/Film editor and longtime friend Kyle Martin about his mysterious life reboot, Burning Man, moving to Hawaii to live in a tent, and how "surviving" a false nuclear missile launch changes a man's perspective on life. Jeff Grace (Host) @jeffgrace (Twitter) @jeffgrace (Instagram) Kyle Martin (Guest) Instagram - @virtual_kyle Mentioned in this Episode Quote - "The Seed Never Sees The Flower" Washington Post Article "BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII" Erhart Tolle Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability Vipassana Meditation Trancendental Meditation Short Story of "The Fisherman and The Businessman" Story Tom Freedman Ram Das Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify
Jeff chats with actor/writer/director Linas Phillips (Rainbow Time, Twin Peaks, Eastbound & Down) about his recent two-year journey out of depression through the works of Byron Katie ("The Work) and Eckhart Tolle ("The Power of Now"). Along the way, we talk about advice he received from Jay Duplass, going to the movies with Werner Herzog, and the power of Oprah. Jeff Grace @jeffgrace (Twitter) @jeffgrace (IG) Linas Phillips @LinasPhillips (Twitter) @linasphillips (IG) Mentioned in this Episode: Eckhart Tolle on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" Byron Katie on Oprah Jay Duplass Wellbutrin Brene Brown Ted Talk on "The Power of Vulnerability" Sam Harris - Walking Up Podcast Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now!
In this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Meg McKeen founder of Adjunct Advisors. Meg has taken her expertise in insurance and underwriting and taken a hands-on approach to training producers, agency owners and agency staff. The thing I most appreciate with a hands-on approach is the ability to role play situations and scenarios. You can learn to sell (or manage customer expectations) by reading books. It takes practice and without proper role playing simulation, your employees learn on the job with all the risks that something like that exposes you to. CONNECT WITH MEG McKEEN:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmckeen/ Adjunct Advisors Homepage - https://www.adjunctadvisors.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:She Did It Her Way Podcast by Amanda Boleyn - http://shediditherwaypodcast.com/amandaboleyn Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability - http://bit.ly/2HpkU99 BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY MEG:7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey - https://amzn.to/2TuZn62 Playing Big by Tara Mohr - https://amzn.to/2Cfxwfy SUBSCRIBE AT:Buzzsprout RSS: http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7MiYouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar
The Rachel Does Therapy Podcast is a weekly conversation exploring what it means to be human, questions about mental health, and how to treat ourselves and one another with more compassion. Disclaimer: This podcast is hosted by Rachel Alerte, an Associate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia. While the topics discussed on the podcast may be therapeutic in nature, the podcast is not a substitute for therapy. In this week’s episode, I talk about sharing our pain and why it’s important to find the right people to do that with. I also touch on why sitting with your pain should be normalized and then explore being vulnerable and how we can be better listeners when someone is being vulnerable with us. You can find the resources I talked about linked below. Be kind and be well. Let’s keep the conversation going: Connect with me here: Instagram: @racheldoestherapy Twitter: @racheldoesthrpy Facebook: @racheldoestherapy --------------------------------------------- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Meet up: https://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ga/atlanta/ Brene Brown TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en Miri tweet: https://twitter.com/ItsMiri/status/1069650614957821954 Find a therapist: Psychologytoday.com Therapyforblackgirls.com Goodtherapy.com Other places you can find me: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rachel-alerte-atlanta-ga/379603 https://racheldoestherapy.wordpress.com/services/ You can also send your questions and other inquiries to racheldoestherapy@gmail.com. New episodes of the podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes (Apple Podcasts), and Spotify. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I finally watched ‘A Star is Born’ and wow! Was I ever moved. I will admit, I did get teary eyed when she first gets on that stage. Now, I’m not going to give away anything but I will say that anyone that gets pushed a little or a LOT out of their comfort zone gets scared. I got scared when I was going to put out this podcast. I’ve been a management consultant for way too many years, what did I know about podcasting? I didn’t have a background in broadcasting. I even had a few friends think I was weird but I didn’t care. The reason why I didn’t care is because it was on my list of things that I was curious about and wanted to try. Just like when I moved to England for a few years, it was always one of my dreams to live abroad so I could travel the world. There are certain things that I just need to do and try. The reason, why I wanted to talk about this topic is because I have gotten a few emails and messages saying that I was brave and that they wished that they could get out of their own way and try something new. Thank for you reaching out, these messages really mean the world to me. One listener, even told me that she felt like a walking zombie and on auto-pilot and she’s lost the ability to even dream or be curious about things. It just touched my heart. I’ve been there, in fact many of my close friends will remember when I basically disappeared into a cave because I was in auto-pilot, not even cruise control. I was just working 24 hours a day, sleepless, traveling non-stop, and trying to make magic happen for clients and my company. I literally disappeared and became a shadow and when I looked in the mirror, I didn’t recognize myself. So, I totally get it. Change is hard, taking the first step towards anything is even harder. We get scared, nervous. But I’m here to tell you that it fixable and changeable and our mind creates more barriers than needed. I think that’s why I’m addicted to Gordon Ramsey’s cooking shows. From Hell’s Kitchen to Masterchef. I absolutely LOVE LOVE his shows. Not because I have a passion for cooking, to be fair, I am a foodie and I do have a passion for eating! LOL However, these home chefs come into a kitchen and get pushed to the limits. They may have a certain spice rack that they are used to using or they are really an amazing baker but they all get forced to try something new. Some fail because they can’t (actually… won’t ) make the leap to get out of their comfort zone. They are busy playing it safe to chase the money, instead of chasing the culinary adventure. See? I’ve watched way too many episodes. Let our culinary adventure begin! Well, I have a few goodies to share. The journey starts with 1- Why should I be vulnerable. Part 2 of this tale - How vulnerability is actually a source of strength. Part 3 - What to be vulnerable in. What Is And Why Should I be Vulnerable. I can give you the heartfelt speech but how about I give you some research or better yet a researcher. There has been this one TED talk that has always stuck with me for many years now. It is Brene Brown and she talks about vulnerability. This TED Talk appeared in 2010 with over 36 million views. It’s a 20 minute video that also has subtitles. I think I’ve shared this TED Talk with so many people. Brene Brown studies human connection. The short end of the story is that she went to research and prove a certain thesis. When the results from her research came back, she basically had a meltdown because she didn’t know what to do. She didn’t understand what the results were telling her because they went in the complete opposite direction. Her TED talk video is so amazing! It’s very humorous, she’s an amazing speaker. She talks about how fear and shame is why we disconnect. However, when she studied people that were the happiest in the world. It was because they were open to being vulnerable and not afraid of being themselves. They just were themselves, their authentic true self, full of flaws and happier because they saw that their so-called ‘flaws’ were what made them unique and special. It is so good that I highly recommend this video to everyone and anyone. I don’t want to give it all away but I will share a quote from her TED Talks and her book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Here are Brene Brown TED Talk videos and books Daring Greatly - How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, Oct 9th, 2018 by Brené Brown Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transformations the Way we Live, Love, Parent and Lead The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection and Courage Connection- Vulnerability gives us connection. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” With a quote and research like that, who doesn’t want love, joy, courage, creativity and a sense of belonging! Wooziers! It’s a little mind blowing… Part 2 of this tale - How Vulnerability is Actually a Source of Strength “Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” - Brene Brown from her book Daring Greatly. Our imperfect selves is when we get true belonging? I think this is why I LOVE that film the Greatest Showman on Earth. The music, the story-line is amazing and if you need more. It has Hugh Jackman and he’s definitely dreamy in my books. The movie is about an entrepreneur that brought the Circus to life. The Circus that brought the ‘EXTRA’ to ordinary! It’s such a feel good movie. I confess, I think I’ve seen this film about 10 times. There are so many messages. In fact, I was telling my sister about the film this summer while we were at Santa’s village. Yes, I was at Santa’s Village in the summer, it’s another story for another day. I was telling her that this movie is good for all ages three random girls (I think they were about 13, 15 and 18) jumped in and went on and on about. They were telling my sister that this movie shows that our weaknesses is actually our strengths, we just need to stop looking at it from that perspective. The 18 year old and I went on and on about this one song ‘THIS IS ME’. My youngest sister has been telling for ages that there are parts of me that will never grow up. I’m stuck in the PG-13 movie genre for the rest of my life and this situation, was totally proving her point. However, I digress. Back to the song ‘THIS IS ME’ - it was true.. This song seems to have y veins pumping with courage. You know there is always a song that just makes you feel confident, powerful, strong and courageous. This was it for me… Don’t worry, I’ve got it in the show notes, so you can click and play.. In fact, this song became so popular it became a national anthem for so many groups and people. Variety.com listed this song as the Anthem for Outcasts, the bullied, the marginalized, the disfranchised and as the theme of ‘Diversity’ and ‘Me Too’ gains more more traction, we are all starting to see that many of us have felt like outcasts in one way or another. Even CNN did a feature about this. Indie Wire named this song the ultimate anthem. The song writers were quoted to say that they strove to represent “these people who have lived their whole lives in the shadows.” Shadows, we remember that feeling in life. Part 3 - What to be vulnerable in. Now that we know that being vulnerable is such a good thing, what do we want to be vulnerable in? How about just unleashing some new areas of interest. As we get older, our inner giant/ child gets squashed. We only think in terms of practicality, and quickly get to a conclusion that it’s not feasible because we don’t have time, skill or support. We lost our inner child, our ability to be curious. As 2018 is nearly over and a new year is around the corner, we start thinking about resolutions. What if your resolution was to try something new that you’ve always wanted to try. Mine is to publish a book, I’ve always wanted to write. In fact, my grammar is terrible. My dad fought with my high school English teacher for giving me an ‘A’ in English. However, I do know that it’s not a barrier, there are editors out there that can help me with my areas of weakness and same for anyone. I have a little worksheet that I prepared and I used it on myself when I was trying to think of my next steps. I had zero clue for what I wanted to try. I think I got used to the same spice rack. I kept making the different dishes with the same spices. Who knew, that I could use different spices (Just to be clear, I’m using spices as a metaphor for tools and techniques). I knew I needed to do something different but had no idea what to do. So, I created this for ME. I’m sharing it with all y’all. Why? because it’s hard to feel stuck, hard to see when there is no vision or goal. Because one day, I hope when my nieces and nephew go through this phase that someone will say or provide something that will help them. No charge, all free. I’m paying it future forward for the future generations. Take a try, you’ve got nothing to lose but lots to gain. Since, I’ve been quoting movies - All you need is 20 seconds of courage (movie Matt Damon ‘We Bought a Zoo’. Let me know how it goes. Email me or message me if you get stuck. I’ll help you. I can’t wait to hear about all these new recipes that you’re about to discover. “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” Remember - the world needs more people like us. Real people, real struggles, real VICTORIES!!! Just real! Show Note Links: Daring Greatly - How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, June 26th, 2018 by Brené Brown Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, Oct 9th, 2018 by Brené Brown Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transformations the Way we Live, Love, Parent and Lead, April 4th, 2017 by Brené Brown The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection and Courage, May 24th, 2013 by Brené Brown Brené Brown - Ted Talks Video The Greatest Showman on Earth - This is Me Variety.com Indie Wire CNN FREE WORKSHEET: HOW TO GET UNSTUCK!
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Interview with Kyle Douglas, chatting about the mental health of boys with tips on how to raise boys to be mentally well and also information about what therapy is and when to utilize it.Show NotesChildren's book about taking care of yourself so you can take care of others (https://amzn.to/2IzZoR0) (https://amzn.to/2IzZoR0))Calm down toy to use during tantrums (https://amzn.to/2KER4f2) (https://amzn.to/2KER4f2))DIY calm down toy (https://childhood101.com/calm-down-bottle/) (https://childhood101.com/calm-down-bottle/))Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability (https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability)Want more from Kyle? Check out his website. (http://www.kyledouglastherapy.com/) (http://www.kyledouglastherapy.com/)) TimestampsMen in therapy today (5:21)How to raise boys that are aware of emotions (9:32)Coping skills for children (14:37)What to expect in therapy (28:00)Length of therapy (34:00)The stigma of therapy (36:28)When to seek therapy (38:20)What to look for in a therapist (40:55) Support this podcast
Today I so enjoyed chatting with Lisa Abramson. Lisa is an entrepreneur, speaker, executive coach and maternal mental health advocate. She co-founded Mindfulness Based Achievement, the New MBA, which teaches high potential women leaders how to create sustainable success. The New MBA has been taught to thousands of women, and at Google, Cisco, Salesforce, Mattel, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and many other organizations. Abramson has given a Tedx talk on her experience with Postpartum Psychosis and Depression and been featured in Fast Company, sharing 5 Ways To Lean In Without Burning Out. Lisa was recently honored as one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders Empowering Women Worldwide by EBW. Over 12,000 people have taken part in Mindfulness Based Achievement's free 10 Day Meditation Challenge. Lisa graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and lives in Menlo Park, California with her husband and daughter. In her episode we talk about: · Postpartum Psychosis · Wondering if postpartum mood disorders can correlate with Type A personalities · Knowing that it can really truly happen to anyone, it's rare, but it happens · Starting a company right when she got pregnant · Pain versus suffering in labor · The delusions and suicidal thoughts that can happen during postpartum psychosis · How she thought her husband was taking her to the hospital and she thought he was taking her to jail · Her outpatient clinic experience meeting other people who've gone through the same thing · The importance of reveling in the little stuff · The importance of protecting your sleep Check out her company Mindfulness Based Achievement. Be sure to check out her Tedx Talk also, here. Also, here is the Brene Brown Ted Talk we mentioned. This episode of the Postpartum Podcast is sponsored byEarth Mama Angel Baby. Earth Mama Angel Baby has been safely nurturing pregnant women and babies for over a decade with trusted, certified organic and natural herbal products formulated to support the entire journey of childbirth, from pregnancy through postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and baby care, and even baby loss. Listeners can get 20% off your order with the code"Postpartum20" at checkout. *** As always, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes here. Your reviews really help the show out because they allow it to be more visible so that we can reach more moms. Do you shop on Amazon? Use this link and do your shopping as you always would and the show will get a teeny tiny kickback. The podcast is also sponsored by Audible.com. To get your FREE audiobook and 30-day trial, please go tohttp://www.audibletrial.com/postpartum You can also support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. No donation is too small, for as little as $1 per episode, you can make a huge difference for the show. Click here to learn more. Thank you SO much for your support!