Podcasts about unhiding

I'll share an original poem with you today, titled Unhiding. Enjoy!Michelle@GrowBy1.com

The modern workplace now contains an unprecedented five generations of workers, with very different ideas about leadership and the importance of authenticity. In the last few years we have experienced The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and the rise of employees at all levels leaving their 9 to 5 to start their own business, so clearly it's time for change. In this episode of ADHD-ish, I welcome returning guest Ruth Rathblott to discuss these challenges and the need for self-awareness and connection in the workplace. Many of us are hiding and others might be sharing too much. What are the rules and how do we know what to do if what we want is to feel safe, do our best work and experience genuine belonging? In this empowering episode, Ruth and I talk about the transformation that occurs when people start "unhiding"—openly sharing their stories and building stronger, more authentic connections. This mutual sharing not only creates a sense of belonging but can also significantly reduce feelings of isolation and burnout, issues all too common in the modern workplace.

The modern workplace now contains an unprecedented five generations of workers, with very different ideas about leadership and the importance of authenticity. In the last few years we have experienced The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and the rise of employees at all levels leaving their 9 to 5 to start their own business, so clearly it's time for change. In this episode of ADHD-ish, I welcome returning guest Ruth Rathblott to discuss these challenges and the need for self-awareness and connection in the workplace. Many of us are hiding and others might be sharing too much. What are the rules and how do we know what to do if what we want is to feel safe, do our best work and experience genuine belonging? In this empowering episode, Ruth and I talk about the transformation that occurs when people start "unhiding"—openly sharing their stories and building stronger, more authentic connections. This mutual sharing not only creates a sense of belonging but can also significantly reduce feelings of isolation and burnout, issues all too common in the modern workplace.

Today, author and disability diversity expert Ruth Rathblott offers a fresh perspective on how we understand and approach diversity in the workplace. She and Steve discuss how DEI can benefit both your culture and your business, and they give practical tips for leaders looking to build a more inclusive environment. Key Takeaways: 1. Leaders need to go first in being vulnerable and trustworthy. 2. Hiding is universal and exhausting, and people fear judgement and rejection for keeping secrets. 3. Unhiding can increase staff retention and engagement. 4. Leaders who adopt unhiding can be more innovative and creative, and better connect with millennials and Gen Z employees. 5. Unhiding is the key to connection, and it will make leaders stronger and drive business results in today's pandemic of loneliness. Tune in to hear more about: 1. Diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on disability inclusion (0:00) 2. Hiding and sharing personal aspects of one's identity in the workplace, with a focus on disability and diversity (5:08) 3. Leadership vulnerability and creating a safe space for teams to thrive (10:26) 4. The benefits of “unhiding” in the workplace, leading to increased trust, retention, and innovation (14:41) 5. Uncovering hidden potential through self-awareness and connection (18:49) Standout Quotes: 1. It's funny, I was talking to a woman recently. And she said, I love this concept of hiding, I love the work that you're doing, Ruth, and as a leader, I will never unhide to my team. And I said, okay, why? And she said, because I don't trust them. And it got me into the space of thinking, Steve, that either she has the wrong team, or she's the wrong leader. Because if we can't trust our teams, why are we in this business? Because that's our job is to build teams that trust us, that work with us, that get us to our next level in terms of a company. And so how do we create those spaces? And it's by leaders going first, and being vulnerable. - Ruth Rathblott 2. “There is a privilege in being able to unhide. I recognize that. In terms of being able, whether you're in the securities industry or in a different industry, because there are still in 2024 reasons that people would be fearful, and for good reason be fearful, of sharing parts of themselves, for retaliation, et cetera. I think where I've seen the benefit and the other side is the retention increases. People feel better about the place that they work, because they don't feel like they have to hide that part of themselves. They feel like this is a company who understands me, I'm going to stay longer. They feel more engaged with their peers, because they're not hiding.” - Ruth Rathblott 3. “I use the methods of therapy. I use the methods of journaling. I use the methods of meditation, to just take a pause in our lives to say, what is holding me back? Where am I hiding part of myself to fit in for fear of judgment and fear of rejection? Take that inventory or that audit on yourself. Acknowledge it.” - Ruth Rathblott Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Today, author and disability diversity expert Ruth Rathblott offers a fresh perspective on how we understand and approach diversity in the workplace. She and Steve discuss how DEI can benefit both your culture and your business, and they give practical tips for leaders looking to build a more inclusive environment. Key Takeaways: 1. Leaders need to go first in being vulnerable and trustworthy. 2. Hiding is universal and exhausting, and people fear judgement and rejection for keeping secrets. 3. Unhiding can increase staff retention and engagement. 4. Leaders who adopt unhiding can be more innovative and creative, and better connect with millennials and Gen Z employees. 5. Unhiding is the key to connection, and it will make leaders stronger and drive business results in today's pandemic of loneliness. Tune in to hear more about: 1. Diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on disability inclusion (0:00) 2. Hiding and sharing personal aspects of one's identity in the workplace, with a focus on disability and diversity (5:08) 3. Leadership vulnerability and creating a safe space for teams to thrive (10:26) 4. The benefits of “unhiding” in the workplace, leading to increased trust, retention, and innovation (14:41) 5. Uncovering hidden potential through self-awareness and connection (18:49) Standout Quotes: 1. It's funny, I was talking to a woman recently. And she said, I love this concept of hiding, I love the work that you're doing, Ruth, and as a leader, I will never unhide to my team. And I said, okay, why? And she said, because I don't trust them. And it got me into the space of thinking, Steve, that either she has the wrong team, or she's the wrong leader. Because if we can't trust our teams, why are we in this business? Because that's our job is to build teams that trust us, that work with us, that get us to our next level in terms of a company. And so how do we create those spaces? And it's by leaders going first, and being vulnerable. - Ruth Rathblott 2. “There is a privilege in being able to unhide. I recognize that. In terms of being able, whether you're in the securities industry or in a different industry, because there are still in 2024 reasons that people would be fearful, and for good reason be fearful, of sharing parts of themselves, for retaliation, et cetera. I think where I've seen the benefit and the other side is the retention increases. People feel better about the place that they work, because they don't feel like they have to hide that part of themselves. They feel like this is a company who understands me, I'm going to stay longer. They feel more engaged with their peers, because they're not hiding.” - Ruth Rathblott 3. “I use the methods of therapy. I use the methods of journaling. I use the methods of meditation, to just take a pause in our lives to say, what is holding me back? Where am I hiding part of myself to fit in for fear of judgment and fear of rejection? Take that inventory or that audit on yourself. Acknowledge it.” - Ruth Rathblott Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

What if loneliness isn't the boogeyman we've made it out to be? What if in our pursuit of belonging we skipped self-worth and it has left us feeling inauthentic? What if God showed up in a hotel lobby, would you recognize God? This episode of The BETWEEN Podcast features a wonderfully sacred conversation between host Matt Mattson and our special guest, Dr. Kelly Flanagan. Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, relationship coach, and licensed clinical psychologist. He writes regularly at drkellyflanagan.substack.com. His writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Christianity Today, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show with his daughter. Kelly's two non-fiction books—Loveable and True Companions—both debuted as a #1 New Releases in Interpersonal Relations on Amazon. His first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell was an ECPA bestseller and has won multiple literary awards. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and they have three children who are twenty, sixteen, and fourteen years old. They live in a small town outside of Chicago. Kelly's website: https://drkellyflanagan.com/ Kelly's Substack: https://drkellyflanagan.substack.com/ 

Brooke welcomes special guest, Ruth Rathblott to discuss the concept of "unhiding." Ruth shares her personal experiences of living with a limb difference and the challenges she faced in accepting and embracing her disability. They discuss the different perspectives within the disability community regarding terminology and identity, highlighting the importance of individual experiences and the need for open dialogue. Ruth also reflects on her childhood, where she initially didn't see herself as different until a pivotal moment in high school. They delve into the impact of societal beauty standards on individuals with disabilities and the lack of representation in media. The conversation explores the journey of unhiding, which involves acknowledging, finding support, building a community, and ultimately sharing one's experiences to help others.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Acknowledging and accepting one's disability or difference is an important step towards self-acceptance and building deeper connections with others. Finding a trusted person to share one's experiences with can provide support and help in the journey of unhiding. Building a community of individuals with shared experiences can create a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of loneliness. Sharing one's experiences and story can help others who may be going through similar struggles and create a sense of connection and understanding. Representation and visibility of diverse experiences, including disability, in media and society is crucial for breaking down stereotypes and promoting acceptance and inclusion. BEST MOMENTS "I think my hand has been my greatest struggle and it's my greatest gift because it also allows me to connect with people."  "I think hiding, for me, is the problem. And it affects us in so many ways. And then unhiding becomes the bridge to connection, to self-acceptance, to leadership."  "I think sometimes with disability, we don't allow for the questions... So why not be able to ask a question to me if you're wanting to build a relationship with me?"  "I really welcome your prayers. They're not gonna do anything for the growth of this if that's what you're praying for, but I accept all prayers because there are things in my life that I wanna grow."  VALUABLE RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878 HOST BIO Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.  The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.  Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.  As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en

Ruth Rathblott hid her hand for years. What are you hiding?We all have something we feel we need to hide. This week, bestselling author and speaker Ruth Rathblott discusses the key to belonging.... Unhiding. Learn more about Ruth: ruthrathblott.comFind Ruth's Book HERE: amazon.com/Singlehandedly-Learning-Unhide-Embrace-Connection/dp/B0B6LF72NLRuth is also very active on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblottShe'd love to hear your story and how this episode has inspired you!

As we wrap up this year of embracing visibility, authenticity and incorporate our values and priorities into our businesses and lives, I was inspired by the story of Ruth Rathblott, an inspiring woman who spent 25 years hiding a physical difference. She joins me on today's episode to share her journey of unmasking her true self and how that decision has transformed her life and her mission. Ruth Rathblott is a DEI speaker, consultant and author who is obsessed with the topic of unhiding. She is committed to helping others understand the impact of hiding on the individuals, companies and on our culture at large. While Ruth's difference is physical and mine are in the area of neurodivergence, I really resonated with her story of hiding and unhiding, and the impact of self acceptance on not only our mental health and wellbeing, but that of countless others who feel more seen, understood and experience a sense of belonging, some for the very first time because of our example. Key Takeaways from the Episode:The Toll of Hiding: Ruth opens up about the emotional toll of hiding her physical difference and the impact it had on her mental and physical health. Her story sheds light on the cost of inauthenticity.Creating Safe Conversations: Ruth emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for conversations around differences, especially during the teenage years when individuals may feel the pressure to fit in and hide their true selves.Unhiding in the Modern Workforce: The discussion covers the challenges of the modern workforce and the need for a shift in leadership principles to foster a culture where individuals can be authentic and feel supported.Changing the Cultural Message: The conversation touches on the need to change the cultural message regarding disability, focusing on promoting open conversation and fostering a proud and strong identity around differences of all kinds.Ruth's Book, “Singlehandedly: Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection” https://bit.ly/3tdbM1PRuth's TedX Talk: “ When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom” https://bit.ly/3vbHNaTRuth on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblott/https://www.instagram.com/ruthrath/?hl=enAlso mentioned in this episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (book) https://amzn.to/3BcPldhIf you are ready to stop hiding your business from being found by the clients you are most excited to work with, my Boss Up Breakthrough framework is a great place to start. We'll uncover your unique brilliance, how to stand out and be sought after and become the no brainer choice for your perfect fit clients. I'lll help you Boss Up your boundaries, your offers, your pricing, and your marketing strategy and remove anything that keeps you a best kept secret. We will also make sure you are including mental wellness in your business plan so that you're not just successful on the outside, but aligned with your values, and priorities on the inside. Want to know more? Schedule a free consultation here: https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQNot quite ready to work with me, but wonder what it would be like? Grab my private podcast, “Show Up Like a Boss”. It's free,...

As we wrap up this year of embracing visibility, authenticity and incorporate our values and priorities into our businesses and lives, I was inspired by the story of Ruth Rathblott, an inspiring woman who spent 25 years hiding a physical difference. She joins me on today's episode to share her journey of unmasking her true self and how that decision has transformed her life and her mission. Ruth Rathblott is a DEI speaker, consultant and author who is obsessed with the topic of unhiding. She is committed to helping others understand the impact of hiding on the individuals, companies and on our culture at large. While Ruth's difference is physical and mine are in the area of neurodivergence, I really resonated with her story of hiding and unhiding, and the impact of self acceptance on not only our mental health and wellbeing, but that of countless others who feel more seen, understood and experience a sense of belonging, some for the very first time because of our example. Key Takeaways from the Episode:The Toll of Hiding: Ruth opens up about the emotional toll of hiding her physical difference and the impact it had on her mental and physical health. Her story sheds light on the cost of inauthenticity.Creating Safe Conversations: Ruth emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for conversations around differences, especially during the teenage years when individuals may feel the pressure to fit in and hide their true selves.Unhiding in the Modern Workforce: The discussion covers the challenges of the modern workforce and the need for a shift in leadership principles to foster a culture where individuals can be authentic and feel supported.Changing the Cultural Message: The conversation touches on the need to change the cultural message regarding disability, focusing on promoting open conversation and fostering a proud and strong identity around differences of all kinds.Ruth's Book, “Singlehandedly: Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection” https://bit.ly/3tdbM1PRuth's TedX Talk: “ When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom” https://bit.ly/3vbHNaTRuth on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblott/https://www.instagram.com/ruthrath/?hl=enAlso mentioned in this episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (book) https://amzn.to/3BcPldhIf you are ready to stop hiding your business from being found by the clients you are most excited to work with, my Boss Up Breakthrough framework is a great place to start. We'll uncover your unique brilliance, how to stand out and be sought after and become the no brainer choice for your perfect fit clients. I'lll help you Boss Up your boundaries, your offers, your pricing, and your marketing strategy and remove anything that keeps you a best kept secret. We will also make sure you are including mental wellness in your business plan so that you're not just successful on the outside, but aligned with your values, and priorities on the inside. Want to know more? Schedule a free consultation here: https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQNot quite ready to work with me, but wonder what it would be like? Grab my free private podcast, “Show Up Like a Boss”, 10 clips of my...

EPISODE SUMMARY: Do you ever wonder why some individuals seem to reach their maximum potential while others struggle to find their purpose? This episode might just have the key. We're honored to host Dr. Kelly Flanagan, a personal growth and relationship coach, who takes us through his journey from a clinical psychologist to a viral blogger, to an appearance on the Today Show. His story is a testament to the power of 'knowing your why,' a concept he passionately champions. Kelly's insights emphasize the importance of authenticity, emotional awareness, and managing our reactions in our quest to become more self-aware and emotionally balanced. As a parent, do you ever feel overwhelmed by fears and expectations? We get real about this, digging into parenting's challenging aspects, examining how our anxieties and the messages we pass on to our children can shape their lives. Dr. Flanagan provides some thought-provoking perspectives on the necessity of supporting our kids in being themselves without making them feel like a disturbance. Furthermore, we look into how reclaiming our worthiness without doing can lead to profound healing and self-acceptance. Finally, we dive headfirst into the power of emotional reactions and the practice of 'squishing.' Dr. Flanagan expertly guides us through the process of managing emotional reactions, advising us to move through them rather than suppress them, and respond from a place of deeper wisdom. We also explore the transformative power of opening our hearts, recognizing when we unknowingly shut them off, and finding ways to reintegrate all aspects of ourselves. This episode is an enlightening journey into self-discovery, authenticity, and the importance of embracing our true selves. Join us as we uncover these profound insights and more with Dr. Kelly Flanagan. DR.KELLY'S BIO: Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, personal growth and relationship coach, and licensed clinical psychologist. He blogs regularly at drkellyflanagan.com, his writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show with his daughter. Kelly is the author of two non-fiction books, Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life and True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through, both of which debuted as a #1 New Release in Interpersonal Relations on Amazon. His first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, was released in October 2022 and made the ECPA Bestseller List. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and they have three children who are nineteen, fifteen, and thirteen years old. They live in a small town outside of Chicago. GET IN TTOUCH WITTH DR.KELLY: https://drkellyflanagan.com/ https://drkellyflanagan.com/virtual-author-event/ https://drkellyflanagan.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drkellyflanagan/ https://www.facebook.com/drkellyflanagan https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkellyflanagan/ EPISODE CHAPTERS: (0:00:00) - The Importance of Knowing Your Why Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares his journey to reach his potential, discussing why knowing your why is essential and how to feel enough, belong, and have a purpose. (0:12:42) - Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Parental Pressure Worthiness, expectations of parenthood, and accomplishments are discussed to reclaim worthiness without doing. (0:24:04) - Parenting, Self-Acceptance, and Emotional Awareness Managing anxieties, supporting kids to be themselves, and moment to moment awareness to manage emotions. (0:31:43) - Transformative Power of Opening the Heart We examine how to open our hearts, stay with emotions, and manage anxieties as parents. (0:39:27) - Techniques for Managing Emotional Reactions Recognizing threats, handling emotions, responding wisely, and moving through challenging emotions. (0:45:08) - Embracing and Integrating Our True Selves We examine squishing and how to make mindful decisions consistent with our values. (0:49:03) - The Power of Knowing Your 'Why Dr. Jason Ballara explores the power of knowing your why, worthiness, anxieties, protecting oneself, and 'squishing'. If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/  

Dr. Kelly Flanagan, the unofficial show therapist, commiserates with Brian and Aubrey about walking with teenagers towards their college decisions--plus, he has a special announcement about the Unhiding of Elijah Campbell! Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Zylstra, senior writer at the Gospel Coalition, recalls stories from an extensive podcast series she produced about stories from 9/11. Sarah talked to dozens of survivors about how they got through the day, what they did next, and the surprising number of church plants that popped up in Manhattan after the tragedy. For KJ Johnson (Director of the CS Lewis Institute, retired lt. colonel of the US Marine corp), 9/11 was the centerpiece of his career. He reflects with Brian on its impact on people who were serving in the military at the time, and how God later called him to ministry. Then, Kelly Flanagan explains how when our fragility is primed by events (like 9/11), our values shift to one singular value: appreciating time with the people that we have. Kelly is a clinical psychologist, speaker, author of two non-fiction books--Loveable and True Companions--and a best-selling and award-winning novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendon Watt is an author and entrepreneur. You can check out his work below.https://www.brendonwatt.com/https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/public-profiles/brendon-watt/If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, subscribe and share with your friends!Follow Scott on Instagram for more here. www.instagram.com/causingtheeffectpodcastYou can email Scott @ causingtheeffectpodcast@gmail.com

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, personal growth and relationship coach, and licensed clinical psychologist. He blogs regularly at drkellyflanagan.com, his writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show with his daughter. Kelly is the author of two non-fiction books, Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life and True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through, both of which debuted as a #1 New Release in Interpersonal Relations on Amazon. His first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, was released in October 2022 and made the ECPA Bestseller List. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and they have three children who are nineteen, fifteen, and thirteen years old. They live in a small town outside of Chicago.  Get in touch with Kelly: https://drkellyflanagan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drkellyflanagan/ https://www.facebook.com/drkellyflanagan https://drkellyflanagan.com/unhiding-of-elijah-campbell/ https://drkellyflanagan.com/virtual-author-event/ https://drkellyflanagan.substack.com/

In this episode, I'll be speaking with Ruth Rathblott, who is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She's a TEDx, an inspirational speaker, a bestselling author, and an award-winning nonprofit leader. She was born with a limb difference and speaks to companies on issues of equity and belonging, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences.  Ruth was profiled as a CEO in The New York Times' Corner Office and received Goucher College's Excellence in Public Service Award, among other awards, for her outstanding leadership in the nonprofit sector. She has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who have been underrepresented. She serves as a board member of The Lucky Fin Project. Ruth resides in New York City.https://ruthrathblott.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblott/https://www.facebook.com/ruth.rathblott/Ruth's Book: Singlehandedly. Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection Get Free GiftThe limitless organization short video coursemike-goldman.com/limitlessThanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

When we carry parts of our past with us, it still affects us into today. If we aren't talking about how the past is for each spouse pushing its way into the present, then we're probably not getting to the depth of the truth of what's really going on. Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a repeat guest on the podcast, and today he shares some transformative steps to dealing with what's under the surface, and helping your spouse to do the same. Don't miss this helpful episode!    Episode highlights include:  Do we really need to bring up old stuff from the past? Why does it matter now?  Is your heart open to your spouse, or closed?  What are steps to helping a spouse deal with their baggage?  What does it mean to “hold space” for your spouse? Plus why and how to do that   We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.    Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    RESOURCES Find more of Dr. Kelly's resources, including the Loveable Mini Course, at his website: Drkellyflanagan.com Get Dr. Kelly's newest book,  The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell  Here's the L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Conflict Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey. As a gift to our podcast listeners, you can use the promo code LOVELAUNCH to get 20% off from May 9th through May 19th!     

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, coach, and psychologist who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life—worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show. He is the author of Loveable and True Companions, and his first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, was released in October 2022, and is the subject that we unpack in this authentic and profound conversation. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Season 5 kicks off with a great episode with Kelly Flanagan joining Matt and Rachel to talk about companionship. He shares what to look for in true friend, and how companionship is a deeper way of looking at relationships.Kelly is a licensed clinical psychologist and cofounder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, Illinois. In 2012, he began the now popular blog UnTangled, where he writes weekly about the redemption of our personal, relational, and global lives. He has authored several books, including "The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell" and "True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through."Support the show******To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Join us as we sit down with Ruth Rathblott, an award-winning CEO, TEDx and inspirational speaker, and limb difference advocate, to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and embracing her uniqueness. Ruth shares how she learned to unhide and live authentically after hiding her missing left hand for 25 years. As a passionate advocate for creating inclusion for all, Ruth speaks on the gifts of being unique and the power of leveraging your individuality. In this episode, we explore the importance of including disability in the diversity conversation, the assumptions people make about abilities without asking, and the power of unhiding to create connections. If you feel the need to hide—and unhide—something, this episode is for you.Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence.

Join us as we sit down with Ruth Rathblott, an award-winning CEO, TEDx and inspirational speaker, and limb difference advocate, to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and embracing her uniqueness. Ruth shares how she learned to unhide and live authentically after hiding her missing left hand for 25 years. As a passionate advocate for creating inclusion for all, Ruth speaks on the gifts of being unique and the power of leveraging your individuality. In this episode, we explore the importance of including disability in the diversity conversation, the assumptions people make about abilities without asking, and the power of unhiding to create connections. If you feel the need to hide—and unhide—something, this episode is for you.Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence. Like this show? Leave us a rating and review!

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:Ruth Rathblott, MSW was born with a limb difference. In her compelling and intimate memoir, Singlehandedly, she recounts the exhausting and often lonely years she spent overachieving and trying to hide her disability before she learned to unhide. She takes us on a journey of self-discovery: discovering her difference, being taught to hide it, and ultimately finding self-acceptance and connection with others.Some things you'll take away:Own your difference—it's your greatest gift!Find connection and community by allowing others in to support youCreate inclusive conversations that allow for curiosity and empathyRecognize why representation is essential to creating an inclusive environmentRealize the power of sharing your storyTHIS WEEK'S GUEST:Ruth Rathblott, MSW is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She is a TEDx and inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader. She was born with a limb difference and speaks to companies on issues of equity and belonging, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences. Ruth was profiled as a CEO in The New York Times' Corner Office and received Goucher College's Excellence in Public Service Award, among other awards, for her outstanding leadership in the nonprofit sector. She has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who have been underrepresented. She serves as a board member of The Lucky Fin Project.Connect with her at ruthrathblott.com.Additional ResourcesRuth's Book: Singlehandedly. Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection. https://geni.us/singlehandedlyTEDx: When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom: https://youtu.be/9W3FtgvjC-4LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblott/Sponsored by: COhatchCOhatch is a new kind of shared work, social, and family space built on community. Members get access to workspace, amenities like rock walls and sports simulators, and more to live a fully integrated life that balances work, family, well-being, community, and giving back. COhatch has 31 locations open or under construction nationwide throughout Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Visit www.cohatch.com for more information.Support the show

Clinical psychologist and author Kelly Flanagan has written non-fiction works about identity and relationships. You’ll hear about his award-winning fiction that reveals the heart of a man named Elijah Campbell. Elijah has been hiding all his life. And it’s killing his marriage and his family. What if he stopped hiding? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Wycliffe  

Clinical psychologist and author Kelly Flanagan has written non-fiction works about identity and relationships. You’ll hear about his award-winning fiction that reveals the heart of a man named Elijah Campbell. Elijah has been hiding all his life. And it’s killing his marriage and his family. What if he stopped hiding? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Wycliffe

In this week's episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast, Linda Yates brings you an amazing, moving conversation with Ruth Rathblott. Rathblott is a best-selling author, a TEDx and expert keynote speaker, and an award-winning leader in the nonprofit sector. Together, they delve into what it is like to hide the differences that make you who you are, and how to escape a cycle of perfectionism and shame in your personal and professional life. Ruth Rathblott's Background Ruth was born with a limb difference, and wanting to fit in caused her to hide Hiding became a pattern in her life, but it was exhausting and lonely As a leader in business, a pattern of hiding and perfectionism caused her team to reflect that – her staff felt like they had to be perfect, and didn't always feel comfortable enough to be themselves 3 Tips for Coming Out of Hiding Understand the part of yourself that feels “different.” Ask yourself questions: what part of yourself are you trying to hide? What are the social and cultural ideas about it? How are they impacting you? Find a place to share your difference. This can be a friend, partner, therapist, or even a journal - start to create space in your life for the part of yourself you're hiding. Connect with other people. Once you start sharing, you may find a community that you relate can relate to, and who share some of your experiences and challenges. A community can offer you support, and you can also become a role model for others. Unhiding in Leadership Vulnerability starts with leadership - if leaders are willing to share some things about themselves, they model this behavior for others Empathy in the workplace can create a better, more informed work environment This is different from “spilling”, or oversharing - unhiding is sharing when you are in need of support “It starts with leadership. Leaders need to be the ones that model vulnerability. They need to be the ones that come with an understanding of their own differences and where they have felt different, that they need to share some parts of themselves that are vulnerable that they think may, in some ways, make them look weak, but it actually makes them look strong.”  - Ruth Rathblott  Resources Simple Abundance by Sarah Branbreathnach Ruth Rathblott on LinkedIn Ruth Rathblott on TEDx Singlehandedly book Ruthrathblott.com You can reach out to Linda and let her know how this episode relates to you. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode's sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won't miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

Dr Kelly Flanagan and I have been friends for a while thanks to the Front Row Dad Foundation, and I'm excited to have him on the podcast today primarily to talk about his work as an author. Dr Flanagan also does some life coaching and as a coach myself, I'm always interested in hearing more from other coaches. Join us today to talk about kids, narcissism, masculinity, and being grateful! In his own words: Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, personal growth and relationship consultant, and licensed clinical psychologist. He blogs regularly at drkellyflanagan.com, his writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show with his daughter. Kelly is the author of two non-fiction books, LOVEABLE: EMBRACING WHAT IS TRUEST ABOUT YOU SO YOU CAN TRULY EMBRACE YOUR LIFE and TRUE COMPANIONS: A BOOK FOR EVERYONE ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT SEE US THROUGH. Both books debuted as the #1 New Release in Interpersonal Relations on Amazon. His first novel, THE UNHIDING OF ELIJAH CAMPBELL, will be released on October 18, 2022. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and they have three children who are eighteen, fourteen, and twelve years old. They live in a small town outside of Chicago. 0:00 - Start 4:33 - Coaching marriage while married 6:30 - Narcissism and Social Media 11:25 - Ego Castle Metaphor 17:30 - Kid at school story 20:04 - Preventing pain vs cultivating space 31 :00 - How do you hold it together through ‘the explosion' 35:15 - Being grateful 40:55 - Talking to the kids 45:00 - Masculinity 49:33 - The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell Book 55:05 - How do you ask how to do better 1:01:00 - Scott Tells a Story 1:10:00 - Closing thoughts ------------ Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Recent Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-) Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized. I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!

What lies about business have you bought, that keep you from the brilliance you are in business? What if what you've decided is wrong about you in business, is actually what is strong about you? What ease and joy is available in business that you've never been empowered to know? Join Ashlee and Rachael for a conversation all about business! Ashlee's upcoming calls / series: - Jan 30: Let's Get Down To Business - 8 x Energetic Exercises To Expand Your Business With Ease - Feb 5 & 8: Quantum Entanglements & Business - The Ease & Elegance Of Actualisation - 2-part series Find more about Rachael O'Brien, here.Find more about Rachael's 6-month Business Program, here.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan, author of the bestselling novel “The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell,” joins Brian as a guest host to talk about estrangement, resisting resentment, and creating a device contract with your older kids. GUEST: Dr. Kelly Flanagan, clinical psychologist and author Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is an exceptional storyteller - Dr. Kelly Flanagan. This father-to-three shares how he's rebelling against the dichotomy of providing for your family while pursuing your passions. How many men out there are not responding to a call that they have felt for a while out of fear? He has the desire to teach men that carrying the burden of providing for their family does not have to come at the expense of that other thing they're interested in.  Dr. Kelly shares how this showed up in his own writing career and talks about his new book, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell. We dive into the idea of giving a voice to the younger version of ourselves and how we've outgrown playing as adults.  Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, personal growth and relationship consultant, and licensed clinical psychologist. He blogs regularly at drkellyflanagan.com, his writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show with his daughter. Kelly is the author of two non-fiction books, Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life and True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through. Both books debuted as the #1 New Release in Interpersonal Relations on Amazon. His first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, will be released on October 18, 2022. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and they have three children who are eighteen, fourteen, and twelve years old. They live in a small town outside of Chicago.Where is find more about Dr. Kelly Flanagan:Website: https://drkellyflanagan.com/The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: https://drkellyflanagan.com/unhiding-of-elijah-campbell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkellyflanagan----------Pre-order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate/Episode is LivePublished: Dec. 11, 2022 @10PM EditUnpublish

Generally speaking, I am *not* a novel-reading, fiction-loving kind of girl, but….I loved Kelly Flanagan’s new release The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell! And, I am so thrilled to welcome Kelly back to the podcast. He first came on to speak about his book, True Companions which was a game-changer for me as well. Kelly is … Continue reading Episode 173 – Kelly Flanagan

There's always time to become a better dad. Your best impact is still right now in this moment; it can be made with your kids no matter how old they are. Men have to know themselves. This process all begins when you're willing to take a look at if you're really being present. Can you see all the parts of yourself and accept them? - Jon Vroman Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 487 Jon Vroman is a full-time dad, author of the book, The Front Row Factor, and Founder of Front Row Foundation and Front Row Dads community. He joins us today for the second time after many years to talk about what it means to be a front row dad, the positive impact a community has on men, and why being a dad and a family man is still not considered as valuable as being a businessman. Are you ready to redefine fatherhood and understand the importance of space in relationships? Join Jon and Josh as they talk about the essence of Front Row Dads, the current image of an uncool dad, and how to be a family man with a business.     Front Row Dads Juggling work and family life is complicated, and yet some men are winning at both. If you're a dad who wants to be the absolute best for your family, you should check out FrontRowDads.com/live: December 2-4 in Austin, Texas. It's the first event of its kind – designed specifically for high-performing, hard-charging dads who want to win at home, even more than winning at work. I'll be there, and I hope you can join me!   Use “JOSH” at checkout for 10% off! Hope to see you there!   Listen To Episode 487 As Jon Vroman Uncovers: [1:30] Learning to Understand the Ego Front Row Foundation Jon Vroman The Front Row Factor by Jon Vroman Front Row Dads Live Event - 10% discount “JOSH” 021 Master Your Mindset: Life In The Front Row With Jon Vroman Dumbing down Dad: How media present husbands, fathers as useless What Jon has been up to since he was last on the podcast 7 years ago. Discovering the authentic self and co-creating life with close ones. Rock bottom: The strongest foundation for growth. The difference between a dad and a father. Doing the ego work: Understanding the ego instead of trying to get rid of it. Kelly Flanagan The Ego Castle: How children go from building ego walls to protect themselves to letting the drawbridge down and walking out to be ourselves. Why the ego castle cannot be destroyed, stays with us our entire life, and serves a purpose. [13:00] Jon's Journey to Storytelling Jon talks about using storytelling to get love and attention in the past, and why he uses the truth to tell stories now. How storytelling can be used to fulfill the need to fit in and be loved. How Jon found inspiration in Tony Robbins. Tony Robbins Paul Chek | All is God The 4 questions a shaman would ask his patients: What makes storytelling one of the medicines? [15:38] The Uncool Dad Stereotype How adding the word “dad” to something makes it immediately uncool, and why Jon would like to change that story. The current societal norm of representing fathers. How Jon came with the idea of Front Row Dads. Cutko Knives 194 Rob Dial: Peace, Purpose, & Psychedelics   [24:40] Masculine and Feminine Energies Learning to understand masculine and feminine energy. How to shift between the two gender energies: From the feminine openness to receiving to the masculine drive and achievement. Overcoming shame around dancing at Burning Man: Letting the body express itself freely. Tatyana Vroman Shifting from playing by the rules to wanting to dance with the energies. The reason why Josh renamed Wellness Force to Wellness + Wisdom: Making a shift away from constriction. 369 Josh Trent | Death & Rebirth: Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Wellness Force… Emotional intelligence: Growing up with fathers who wouldn't express their feelings or gratitude.   [30:30] Reforming Fatherhood Why men have to know themselves and accept all parts of themselves. Front Row Retreat The need to control the environment, spouses, or kids to feel safe. Jon shares a story about how he tries to get his needs met by his wife using control. Blind spots: Recognizing that you might now know what you don't know. Surrounding yourself with the right people and community: Why Jon's community appreciates family men with businesses and not businessmen with families. David Packard - HP Jon looking at people's biographies and noticing they are only proud of their achievements, not their family life.   [35:30] Creating Space in Life Front Row Dads' Core Values: 5 Whys (curiosity), Lead Domino (intentional action for impact), Rising Tide (community). The 3 R's of Front Row Dads: First relationships, then resources, then the results, and why the order matters. Exploring the sacredness of creating space in a relationship. The 5 love languages: Why Jon's wife believes space is the 6th love language. How creating distance is beneficial to men, and how Jon applies space at his events to spark conversations. The way Josh has been able to create more space in his life through theta breathwork. Man cave: Why the intention matters. Jon explains how he was overworking at his job and ended up too exhausted to be there for his family, and how creating space in his calendar helped him be more present at home. The Tetris Effect: The Game that Hypnotized the World by Dan Ackerman Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath The Tetris effect in real life: How Jon wasn't able to get his work out of his mind when he was at home with his kids.   [46:30] Dancing with Life: Finding Balance in Work, Family, and Marriage How creating space helps Josh be more patient with his son. Matt Sharp - KidStrong Work-life blending: Why Jon tells his kids about his struggles balancing his work and life, and why he compares it to a dance. He tells a story from their vacation where there was a lot of tension between him and his wife, and he completely lost it. Anxious-avoidant dynamic in relationships: Pushing and pulling away. Why it's important to bring personal transformation to the relationship instead of demanding the other person to change. 435 Dr. John Gray | Wellness In Relationships: Testosterone, Estrogen, Semen Retention & Sexual Polarity Rewire Retreat 481 Scott Jackson | Rewire Yourself: How To Create A Life You Love With Freedom From Subconscious Sabotage How Josh tries to stay aware of his wife's trauma that gets triggered in their relationship.   [57:20] What is Real Power? Why FRD members are able to go so deep on the retreats? 438 Justin Donald | Why Wellness Is A Pentagon: The Art of Financial Intelligence & Lifestyle Investing 009 How To Live An Extraordinary Life With Hal Elrod Why Jon's community believes that in order to be a great dad, you have to have your marriage dialed in. How having important conversations changes men's perspective on their marriage and children. Loveable, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell by Kelly Flanagan Why Kelly Flanagan turned from a speaker to a member of the FRD community. Jon explains how men finally accept the full responsibility for their part, that they are the ones who need to change without pressuring their partners or kids to change. Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins The meaning of “real power only comes from peace.” How does ego get in the way and the one question that helps Josh take responsibility for himself. Why the vibration in Jon's body changed when they came back from Burning Man. How Jon played with energies to see how others react, and stepped into his “king”: Becoming rooted in his energy without attaching to people's reaction.   [01:05:10] Front Row Dads Live Event Front Row Dads Live Event - discount “JOSH” for 10% off Investing in ourselves to work on ourselves as fathers. What the FRD Live Event in Austin is going to be about: A space for men to express themselves, let others express themselves, and ask big questions. The breathwork and other teachings Josh plans to share at FRD. breathwork.io Why it's not all about learning something new but about remembering something true. Generations of fathers: How Jon's dad never received hugs from his dad, and Jon had to teach him how to hug him the way he needed. What made his dad eventually join FRD despite being in his 70's. Josh's exciting news about him and Carrie expecting their second child. Why Josh thinks Jon is the embodiment of his work, and in what ways Jon is inspired by Josh's hard work on himself.   [01:18:00] The Essence of Front Row Dads & Their Journey of Endless Possibilities Why does anybody could be a father but not anybody could be a dad? How Jon came up with the name Front Row Dads and what the essence of it is: Witnessing and holding space for their children. What makes Jon believe everyone is a possible expression of who we are in our core. John Lee Dumas Dean Karnazes What made Jon commit to an ultramarathon even though he wasn't a big runner, how it changed his life and led him to raise money for his foundation. Trying to earn the right to be a good person: Chasing significance and love through FRD Foundation. What made Jon step out of the board of his own organization.   [01:29:45] Setting on The Healing Journey Jon's healing journey: Why he thinks he has a broken leg in his soul that wouldn't allow him to dance. Why he believed he was a burden to others his whole life. How he accessed the awareness of having subconscious beliefs through plant medicine and what types of psychedelics he has experimented with. What he did to put aside the ego to truly see things with clarity. Why he thinks everyone should be called to do plant medicine, not pushed into it. The one question Josh asks during ceremonies to create space, and why he believes that plant medicine can be dangerous. 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength 196 Aubrey Marcus: Owning The Day, Open Relationships, & Skipping Breakfast? Josh Trent with Aubrey Marcus: Becoming Fit For Fatherhood   [01:38:10] Protecting Our Children Why Jon's dad believed being disciplined and providing for his family was his mission in life, and why he thinks Jon is a much better dad than he was. How he protects his own family from being too conservative. 437 Josh Trent | Death & Rebirth: Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Wellness Force… Jon's definition of wellness: The fullest expression of his full authentic self and providing the space for others to be their authentic selves.   Power Quotes From The Show You Don't Know What You Don't Know "There are blind spots I'm sure I have. And I'm aware of them. That's why they are blind spots... It's recognizing that actually, you might not even know what you don't know right now. But if you have faith in community, if you have faith that by putting yourselves around other people that have honorable intentions, like we say be a family man with a business, not a businessman with a family, that is a filter for what type of person we're looking to surround ourselves with." - Jon Vroman   The Strongest Foundation for Growth "I reframed what rock bottom is in my world, and rock bottom is also a foundation. Rock bottom is the strongest foundation for growth." - Jon Vroman   Playing With The Feminine And Masculine Energies "The realization for me lately has been range. It has been expanding my range of possibilities, truly tapping into this. Openness, the feminine energy, this receiving energy… just letting the world give to you, fully receiving, curiosity… I also thrive in the masculine, what I would call this driving energy where I want to be in my car going somewhere, focused, with a direction, achieving… And how fast can I move back and forth between those energies? How can I accept those energies and play with them?" - Jon Vroman   Links From Today's Show  Front Row Dads The Front Row Factor by Jon Vroman Front Row Foundation 021 Master Your Mindset: Life In The Front Row With Jon Vroman Dumbing down Dad: How media present husbands, fathers as useless Kelly Flanagan Tony Robbins Paul Chek | All is God Cutko Knives 194 Rob Dial: Peace, Purpose, & Psychedelics John Rullan Tatyana Vroman 369 Josh Trent | Death & Rebirth: Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Wellness Force… Front Row Retreat David Packard - HP The Tetris Effect: The Game that Hypnotized the World by Dan Ackerman Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath Matt Sharp - KidStrong 435 Dr. John Gray | Wellness In Relationships: Testosterone, Estrogen, Semen Retention & Sexual Polarity Rewire Retreat 481 Scott Jackson | Rewire Yourself: How To Create A Life You Love With Freedom From Subconscious Sabotage 438 Justin Donald | Why Wellness Is A Pentagon: The Art of Financial Intelligence & Lifestyle Investing 009 How To Live An Extraordinary Life With Hal Elrod Loveable, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell by Kelly Flanagan Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins John Lee Dumas Dean Karnazes 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength 196 Aubrey Marcus: Owning The Day, Open Relationships, & Skipping Breakfast? Josh Trent with Aubrey Marcus: Becoming Fit For Fatherhood 437 Josh Trent | Death & Rebirth: Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Wellness Force… Shop the Wellness Force Media Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' PLUNGE - Save $150 with the code "WELLNESSFORCE' MitoZen - Save 10% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Activation Products - Save 20% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Jon Vroman Instagram Twitter About Jon Vroman Jon Vroman is a family man, motivational speaker, author, philanthropist, personal coach, ultra-marathon runner, and founder of Front Row Foundation and Front Row Dads community. In 2005, he co-founded Front Row Foundation to help create front row moments for people facing life-threatening illnesses. To date, the charity has raised over $1,000,000 and has been instrumental in over 60 life-changing experiences. The same year Jon started Front Row Global, where he travels across the country to speak with college students and corporate teams about how they can move from the back row of life to the front row. The mission is to capture the key ideas individuals need for their personal growth and change through the idea of being a participant, not a spectator. This encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zone and live life to the fullest. In 2017, Jon published The Front Row Factor: Everything You Can Learn About Life From Those Fighting For It, a story about the magic that happens when good business is fully integrated with good work.

00:00-9:05: What's the right perspective to have today as we head to the polls? 9:05-26:29: Dr. Kelly Flanagan, author of The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, joins Aubrey and Brian. Kelly is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, personal growth and relationship coach, and discusses what he's seeing in his field after the pandemic. 26:29-35:41: Christians are endorsing violence against political enemies. Brian and Aubrey talk about this increasing trend and a piece about it by Russell Moore in Christianity Today.  35:41-54:26: Patrick Miller and Keith Simon, authors of Truth Over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant, join Brian and Aubrey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I started this podcast in 2019, Dr. Kelly Flanagan was one of my inaugural guests, and his episode, “The Gifts of Creativity,” remains one of my favorites. Kelly has just published his first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, and I wanted to talk to him about how that experience differed from writing nonfiction, and about the book itself. We delve into those questions and various subjects raised by the book, including how we look outside ourselves (and sometimes to our creative work) to find our worth, the value of letting out our wild sides, how the things we do for security often actually undermine us, and how Kelly sees the intersection of spirituality and creativity. As an added bonus, we have a copy of the book to give away to a listener—stay tuned to hear those details at the end. Here are the posts for the giveaway: Instagram and Twitter. Want more? Here's a handy playlist with all my previous interviews with guests in writing and publishing! And you can find Kelly's first appearance on the podcast here. If you're working on a writing project, for NaNoWriMo or not, you're invited to join me for the NaNoWriMo Power Hour on November 13th! Get some writing done with fellow writers right when you're most likely to hit a motivational slump, so you can keep your momentum going. Check out the show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! I also post on TikTok, and you can also listen on YouTube. 

Gentlemen, I am absolutely pumped to welcome Dr. Kelly Flanagan back to the show. He is many things to many people, and he's a legendary member of our brotherhood. Kelly has a new book coming out this week titled, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, and I can't wait to dig into it. I hope you'll check it out too. One topic that we've discussed many times over the years on the podcast and our Online Summits is how we can all be better at being vulnerable with our friends and especially our family. And we really unpacked that in this conversation as we talked about how we all have a tendency to hide ourselves and our truest thoughts to avoid feeling shame. It's natural to want to hide our crap, our secrets, and the things that we don't like about ourselves. But doing that doesn't promote and create connection. And when we unhide ourselves, there's freedom to be found there. Kelly shares a fantastic story of someone who gave an advance copy of his new book to their friend's 95-year-old mom. And after reading it, her mom shared some things with her daughter that she had never talked about before. So it's not just freedom but healing that can be found when we unhide ourselves. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation. We talked about the importance of facing your past to improve your present, the challenge of saying no to our kids, and how love isn't always about being in agreement with each other, but being able to hold space for disagreement as well. So much good stuff there. One more thing: If you purchase Kelly's book (and I highly recommend that you do) please leave a review on Amazon. Even if you're only two chapters into it, you can still share your thoughts before you finish the book. It helps so much in spreading the word, and reviews help us too. So here's my gift to you: If you leave an honest review of this show, take a screenshot of it and send it to info@frontrowdads.com with your address. I will send a free copy of the book to the first 5 people. (US Residents only) Mark Your Calendars and Sign up! Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we'll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You'll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered. And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That's right. It's LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today! Kelly Flanagan Podcast Highlights How to stop hiding your authentic self and learn how to fully express yourself with your kids, spouse, friends and family in a healthy way. The importance of welcoming, and accepting, all the parts of your personality and every role you play in interpersonal relationships. Why entrepreneurs are future-focused and often fail to face the past, and how that harms them in the long run. Fully revealing and unhiding yourself isn't always sharing ourselves with others, sometimes it's actually about helping ourselves and our own confidence. True love isn't always about being in agreement with each other, love is being able to hold space for disagreement. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/356 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

In psychologist Kelly Flanagan's non-fiction works (Loveable, True Companions), he drew from clinical insight to explore the spiritual depths of identity and relationships. Now, in this debut novel, he weaves a page-turning and plot-twisting tale that brings new life to those insights, along with fresh revelations about personal growth, spiritual transformation, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.

We are kicking off a new series on the podcast this week! We are calling it Midlife is No Joke. Because midlife brings responsibilities from many directions. It also brings lots of change. These combined can act as a pressure cooker of stress, or at least an uncharted path as we respond to changing roles, relationships, and responses (ours and others.) Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist turned fiction author who explores the big questions of life in both areas of work. His experience "sitting in the chair", as he calls it, along with his own midlife journey, offers the sisterhood insights about the common questions many of us face as we realize we are no longer young and we still have some years of life left. Who am I as my roles change? Where am I headed? Is there pain involved in this new change? How do I discern God's path for me? These are not light questions and Dr. Kelly gives us some approaches on how to listen to our responses in our heads and bodies as we confront these bigger questions. We've got a lot to cover about midlife over the next several weeks, and we are diving in headfirst with the big questions because we all have them. Connect with Kelly On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram A few things mentioned The first time Kelly was on the podcast: Episode 58 on Shame, Worthiness, Belonging and Purpose Kelly's first book, Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life His new book, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: A Novel Marie Kondo Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie

Contrary to popular belief, Black women are extremely vulnerable. Whether we embrace that vulnerbility with grace and ease is a whole other Story. In today's epiosede Trezelle Morgain  takes us on her journey towards grace, vulnerability and ease. She admits getting to a place where she wasble to stand in the totality of who she is was no easy feat, but she was tired of being hyper-independent and hyper-productive. When Covid graced us with her presence, Trezellefound herself feeling stuck and hopeless and she knew something in her life needed to change. After several years of "BEING STRONG", she finally begin to realize that being strong was not all she had and found the couragce to embrace and stand up in her vulnerability. In doing so, she is now able to do life from a place of grace and ease. Press Play and GET INTO THIS AWESOMENESS! ABOUT TREZELLE MORGAIN Trezelle Morgain is a multi-passionate business, fashion & lifestyle creative. The founder of Eco Onyx, Colony Coterie & Melanated Model. With goals of becoming a VC & living a life filled with grace, impact & prosperity, Trezelle shows up as a mom, stylist, model, business guide & consultant & many other passions. Trezelle Inclusive, what's the main focus? Well it depends on the day. Connect with Trezelle on Instragram @trezelle.inc and on her website at trezelleinc.com.  Your Turn, Sis! We're using our My Strong Is™ campaign to encourage our listeners to give up a life of hyper-independence, hyper-productivity, and hyper-resilience in exchange for one of play and ease. My Strong Is is a campaign where we're highlighting Black women who are daring to do strong differently – Black women who are making a conscious and deliberate effort to give up a life of caping, masking, and hiding. We would love to hear how you define strong. All you have to do is complete the statement, "My strong is" and tag us (@shadesofstrong) on your favorite social media platform using the hashtags #shadesofstrong and #mystrongis. Alternatively, you can come be our guest on the podcast and share your strong with our listeners. Either way, we want to know!!!  Connect with Shades of Strong on Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter and catch up with all things Shades of Strong at www.shadesofstrong.com. Catch up on Previous Episodes: S5 | Ep 003 Mental Health, Resilience, and Postpartum Depression S5 | Ep 002 Steady, Present, and Free Even When Life Be Lifing S5 | Ep 001 Finding Comfort in Stitting with Uncomfortable Emotions Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome Day 1 — Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman Day 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite Day 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding |The Side Effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome Day 4 Uncaping Unmasking Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, Fiona shares her continuing dental journey as she has been going deeper into awareness of her vulnerability and getting clarity on what's true for her. Included in that clarity of what's true for her, is becoming aware of what actually is kindness for her. What kindnessissimo can we be for us and our sweet bodies? Key points: kindness is a moment by moment awareness  we can choose to get clarity of what is kindness for ourselves what is kindness for us and our bodies can differ from day to day it can be kindness to us when we don't care what others think about us we can be grateful for not caring what others think about us we can be a great unkindness to ourselves if we don't create the money to support our bodies we can ask to have ease with money Tools and questions: Check in with your awareness in 10 second intervals: what's the kindness here? Everything that talking about creating the money to be kind to our bodies and everything that doesn't allow us to do that, let's destroy and uncreate it. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds® What if you can be the kindness to us that creates the ease, joy and glory and the life you'd love to be living? Anything that doesn't allow that, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds® Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

Mental Health, Resilience, and Postpartum Depression often get a bad rap in the Black female community. Mental health because it's highly stigmatized, resilience because Black women are often celebrated for their bounce back game even when it's to their own detriment, and postpartum depression because depression in and of itself is taboo – add postpartum in front of it and it becomes even more taboo.  We're glad "critically acclaimed and born" Sasha Nicole is going against the grain and talking about ALL OF IT no matter how taboo or uncomfortable it may be. She stopped by the virtual studio to chat it up and pour it out about her experience with severe postpartum depression, resilience and how both impacted her mental health. The reality is we may not look like what we've been through, but we've most certainly fought battles and bounced back from circumstances that probably could have and should have taken us out. That's what resilience looks like for most of us, but for Sasha Nicole it also looks like being able to overcome her own self-inflicted obstacles and taking accountability for the choices she's made.  There are levels to this sh*t and Sasha Nicole is not afraid to break it all down. From reframing resilience to the disparities in mental health and the lack of knowledge and awareness around postpartum depression, she leaves no stone unturned. Press Play and GET INTO THIS AWESOMENESS! Tweetable Moments: “ In many cases there are a lot of Black women who are forced to be hyper-resilient for reasons stemming from trauma..." CLICK TO TWEET. “A lot of times we like to go through fires and pretend we didn't get burned. We keep putting that band-aid on and using resiliency as a way to wear the cape and keep going.”  CLICK TO TWEET. ABOUT SASHA NICOLE For women who feel stuck and stagnant in life, Sasha Nicole teaches how to feel more confident and courageous through various courses, motivational videos, coaching, and keynote speeches. As a mental health advocate in the wellness industry for over ten years who not only survived severe postpartum depression and thrives with a mental health condition, it is her mission to assist others in living a healed and whole life while honing in on what truly makes you happy. Connect with Sasha on Instragram @therealsashanicole and on her website at www.fearlessnfluence.com. If you need support managing life after birth, connect with her at Partum Evolution or  join the support group HERE. Your Turn, Sis! We're using our My Strong Is™ campaign to encourage our listeners to give up a life of hyper-independence, hyper-productivity, and hyper-resilience in exchange for one of play and ease. My Strong Is is a campaign where we're highlighting Black women who are daring to do strong differently – Black women who are making a conscious and deliberate effort to give up a life of caping, masking, and hiding. We would love to hear how you define strong. All you have to do is complete the statement, "My strong is" and tag us (@shadesofstrong) on your favorite social media platform using the hashtags #shadesofstrong and #mystrongis. Alternatively, you can come be our guest on the podcast and share your strong with our listeners. Either way, we want to know!!!  Connect with Shades of Strong on Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter and catch up with all things Shades of Strong at www.shadesofstrong.com. Catch up on Previous Episodes: S5 | Ep 002 Steady, Present, and Free Even When Life Be Lifing S5 | Ep 001 Finding Comfort in Stitting with Uncomfortable Emotions Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome Day 1 — Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman Day 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite Day 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding |The Side Effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome Day 4 Uncaping Unmasking Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, Fiona shares more about her continuing dental journey, which has required following the energy to choose that which would lead to a greater life. She comes to us today wearing temporary dentures as her treatment progresses, something she actively resisted until she had facilitation to get over her fixed points of view about them. What choices can you make to have more of you and a greater life and future? Key points: we can make choices by following the energy Tools and questions: All the energy that comes up with Fiona talking about not being willing to continue with decaying teeth/missing teeth brings up, truth will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Look at the energy of choice, what it is. Choosing not to hide away any longer. What choices can we all make that will create the future we desire to be living. Anything that doesn't allow us to be, know perceive and choose that, let's destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: Fiona has found speaking about her dental journey on this podcast very cathartic and has invited others to reach out and message her if you have any questions. > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

Life be lifing!!!!  How many times have you said that to yourself in a week, a month, a day?  Yeah, I said a day because "depending on the kind of  life you're living, life be happening (aka lifing) every 30 seconds for you." But, don't worry sis, we got you!  My good friend, Chelsea Wallace came through to drop some knowledge on how we can ALL remain steady, present, and free even when LIFE LBE LIFING super hard.  "Life is so unpredictable in its routine, you can end up in a position where you are consistently triggered."  If you don't process and effectively move through those triggers, life doing what it does will have you in a constant state of chaos and unease. In today's episode Chelsea shares how she processes and move through life's triggers so that she always lands in a place of steadiness, presence and freedom.  Tweetable Moments: “I came to the realization that I don't have to follow every trigger, every scenario. I don't have to sit in those things. You cannot affect me unless I allow you to" CLICK TO TWEET. “So very often we run on auto pilot and don't make the intentional choices that are ours to make.”  CLICK TO TWEET. ABOUT CHELSEA WALLACE Chelsea Wallace, the Launch Copy Coach, is a Launch Coach and High-Ticket Copywriter who has helped hundreds of online brands execute multi-5 and 6 figure marketing campaigns, grossing over $3,000,000 in revenue. As The Launch Copy Coach, she supports online coaches and course creators who want to create high-revenue launches but refuse to compromise their well-being to do so. Connect with Chelsea on Instragram @thelaunchcopycoach. Your Turn, Sis! We're using our My Strong Is™ campaign to encourage our listeners to give up a life of hyper-independence, hyper-productivity, and hyper-resilience in exchange for one of play and ease. My Strong Is is a campaign where we're highlighting Black women who are daring to do strong differently – Black women who are making a conscious and deliberate effort to give up a life of caping, masking, and hiding. We would love to hear how you define strong. All you have to do is complete the statement, "My strong is" and tag us (@shadesofstrong) on your favorite social media platform using the hashtags #shadesofstrong and #mystrongis. Alternatively, you can come be our guest on the podcast and share your strong with our listeners. Either way, we want to know!!!  Connect with Shades of Strong on Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter and catch up with all things Shades of Strong at www.shadesofstrong.com. Catch up on Previous Episodes: S5 | Ep 001 Finding Comfort in Stitting with Uncomfortable Emotions Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome Day 1 — Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman Day 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite Day 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding |The Side Effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome Day 4 Uncaping Unmasking Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers DAY 5 People Pleasing A Harmless Act of Love or a Mental Health Risk? Day 6 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | Ten Whole Years of People Pleasing

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, Fiona is smiling beautifully without some of her teeth following intense dental surgery. She shares a recent experience with a rude person and some tools that can help give our lives back rather than shying away. How much have you made yourself wrong, where you feel someone has pushed you to be rude, and you feel badly afterwards? Key points: people can catch our energy from our smiles that goes way beyond our lips for some of us shy people, we don't get the way we're supposed to behave in this reality (eg, judge people by how they look) people can be rude energetically though their words, according to this reality, may not be we can respond to the energy of the smile and really get the other person Tools and questions: Everywhere you've made yourself wrong for not getting how this reality works and those circumstances, will you destroy and uncreate it all? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Everything that considering whether you function from energy or from formulae brings up, will you destroy and uncreate it all? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

Sitting with uncomfortable emotions is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences you will encounter along life's journey. It's also one of the most needed to enjoy a life of wholeness and total surrender. I am joined in the virtual studio by one of the most unapologetic and authentic Black women I have met to date. Wendi Dixon is a beautiful soul who has experienced trauma in various areas of her life, but has found comfort, freedom, and peace in sitting with the uncomfortable emotions that once wreaked havoc on her life.  I started my conversation with Wendi by asking her to repeat and complete the statement, "My strong is". She responded with, ″My strong is emotion. I'm able to sit in the dark and the light." In today's episode, she paints a really vivid [before and after] picture of her journey to being able to sit in the "dark and the light" aka sitting with her emotions whether good or bad, happy or sad. Tweetable Moments: "Trauma is not only what happens to you or the events that occur in your life; it's what didn't happen to you as well." CLICK TO TWEET. "You can only meet people where you have already met yourself. I can't hold space for you if I can't hold space for me. I don't even know what holding space looks like."  CLICK TO TWEET ABOUT WENDI: Wendi is a Certified Circle Facilitator, Death Doula and budding Trauma Healing Guide based out of Kentucky. It is her soul's purpose to help you grow by bringing the outer aspects of yourself into alignment with your inner truths. As your mentor and guide, she walks with you as you step into your sovereignty, and freedom to live openly as your authentic self. In her spare time, she enjoys learning about indigenous cultures, and traditions, spending time in nature, and volunteering at her local hospice. Wendi is a first generation American who came from humble beginnings between Chicago and a small village in Belize, Central America. She considers both places home. Every month she facilitates Sister Circles as well as New & Full Moon Circles via Zoom. Get more information about these events by visiting her website TheShadowDoula.com. Your Turn, Sis! We're using our My Strong Is™ campaign to encourage our listeners to give up a life of hyper-independence, hyper-productivity, and hyper-resilience in exchange for one of play and ease. My Strong Is is a campaign where we're highlighting Black women who are daring to do strong differently – Black women who are making a conscious and deliberate effort to give up a life of caping, masking, and hiding. We would love to hear how you define strong. All you have to do is complete the statement, "My strong is" and tag us (@shadesofstrong) on your favorite social media platform using the hashtags #shadesofstrong and #mystrongis.  Connect with Shades of Strong on Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter and catch up with all things Shades of Strong at www.shadesofstrong.com. Catch up on Previous Episodes: Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome Day 1 — Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman Day 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite Day 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding |The Side Effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome Day 4 Uncaping Unmasking Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers DAY 5 People Pleasing A Harmless Act of Love or a Mental Health Risk? Day 6 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | Ten Whole Years of People Pleasing Day 7 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding, |Kick People Pleasing to the Curb

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, Fiona comes to us as she continues on her journey of her extreme dental treatment and shares with us her developing awareness of what her body required and desired and the tools that helped facilitate that awareness.  Key points: when we become truly present with our bodies, we get an awareness of what is kind for our bodies our bodies know what they require what's important is what our bodies is are telling us, and not necessarily what others think and advise Tools and questions: What kindness are you willing to be for your sweet bodies? What more communion are you willing to have with your sweet body? Are you willing to listen to your body, are you willing to trust your body, are you willing to speak up and say what's true for you and your sweet body? Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, the second since Fiona had full-on dental surgery, Fiona shares with us the tools she has used to get over what she had been dynamically defending and avoiding and COVID had given her the perfect excuse to hide away from. What are you avoiding and defending? What can you surrender to to create the most consciousness and be kind to you? Key Points: judgements about ourselves can get stuck in our bodies and create problems for us Tools and questions: What's true for you makes you feel happy, lighter. What's a lie for you makes you shut down and feel contracted. Everything that you being and doing the kind of energy Fiona describes, truth will you destroy and uncreate it? Thank you. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Anywhere you are in that space of avoiding stuff truth, will you destroy and uncreate it? Thank you. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. What am I avoiding here with eg, your body, your business, etc? Everything that is, I destroy and uncreate it. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. What am I defending here with eg, your body, your business, etc? Everything that is, I destroy and uncreate it. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement® > Podcast ep.69: Avoiding and Defending

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, Fiona comes to us with a difference. She recently had full-on dental surgery, had planned to stay out of the public view until her treatment was completed and now just can't keep it a secret! Did you grow up in a family where anything intimate is kept secret? Could you go beyond what you think is possible for you? Key points: we need to be willing to receive judgement as well as contributions Tools and questions: Everything that Fiona talking about her dental surgery brings up, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. All the memories of horrible dentists that you have, will you now let them go, destroy and uncreate them? Thank you. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. What more vulnerability is possible for all of us that we don't think is possible that if we allowed ourselves to step into it would change everything? Everything that that brings up, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode from Croatia, Fiona's Air BnB is not actually the quiet it is advertised to be. And she realised she had a choice: to go into familiar negativity or to choose to acknowledge all the great things she has created for her life in Croatia and not allow the noise to ruin her enjoyment. Why would we allow problems to stop the enjoyment we are having in our lives? Key points: as shy people, we often have quite a negative view on life all the problems of not wanting to talk to others, not wanting to be seen, can get into our heads and we go round and round in circles, and things deteriorate and we end up being only negative we can choose to not go to the drama and trauma related to what is going on with and around us we can choose to be joy and experience it melting the difficulties Tools and questions: What joy are you that can melt the problems around you? Anything that doesn't allow that, to choose that, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. What joy are you that you don't even want to know that you are, that you are pretending that you're not, that if you allowed yourself to be would change everything? All the energy, all the points of view in the way of that, will you destroy and uncreate them? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: In this episode, Fiona comes to us from Croatia, where she has been dealing with officialdom, something she usually does not enjoy at all. She allowed herself to be space, and something changed in the worlds of the officials and they became incredibly friendly and helpful! What if you could actually be space and see what that creates? Key points: shy people often function from a space of contraction because we are wondering what others are thinking about, how are we going to be in this situation, trying to figure it all out, and getting caught up in this loop being space is the opposite of that contracted place and people don't have to resist and react to us to get in when we are the space of us, it allows the people around us to have their own realities without losing ours often when people are being aggressive, it's about what they believe they are lacking Tools and questions: What space can I be here? Everything that doesn't allow that, will you destroy and uncreate it all? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

Meet phenomenal host, Fiona Cutts, and join her on the magical journey and hear how she changed from being paralysed by shyness to shining with exuberance as an international facilitator, empowering others to create a greater life than they ever thought possible. Description: Fiona comes to us in this episode with her head exploding. She gets that it's her  head making her aware that she's in her head, overthinking, and not in her knowing and it's an invitation to step into her power and potency. Are you willing to get out of thinking and get to the brilliance of you, the magic of you, the being? Key points: many of us shy people are in our heads a lot sometimes when we are stepping into a new space of being, stepping into more than we have been, the mind will panic and will come up with more shit to stop us (eg, the thinking) when we are overusing our heads, living from logic all the time, getting headaches is an invitation to come into being, follow the energy, live from what we know rather than what we think when we ask for our knowing, we can get an awareness of something that needs to be done and stop the constant running on the hamster wheel  overthinking shuts down the possibilities headaches can be showing us where we're not choosing the change that's possible Tools and questions: When you are in a tizz, just ask, “What do I know here?” “Universe, show me where I'm overthinking.” “What would it take for me to notice when I'm in the thinking?” “What would it take for me to notice when I'm overthinking and interrupt it with a question?” Everything that hearing I'm a being, not just a head on legs brings up, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. When overthinking and being compressed and contracted, just ask for your being to be out, round the room you're in, round the country you're in, and out round the Universe.  Be space. How much space do I need to be for the mindfuck to give up? Anything that doesn't allow that, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. If I weren't thinking now, what else would be possible? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Where are you not choosing to change that's possible for you? Everything that is. Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Are you willing to have what the Universe is willing and ready to gift you? Everything that brings up, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Are you willing to be the magical being beyond the mind, beyond the thinking that's actually possible? And if you were that, how different would you be, how much freedom would you have?  Everything all that brings up, will you destroy and uncreate it? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys, POVADs and beyonds®. Resources: > Download your free resource - 5 Steps to Overcoming Shyness wherever you are > Find me > Access Consciousness® > Access Consciousness Clearing Statement®

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kelly Flanagan (a returning guest on the show) and the author of True Companions, Loveable, and a forthcoming novel titled The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell. Kelly is a clinical psychologist by day, a writer by night, a consultant and speaker in my free time, and an ordinary human, husband, father, and friend in the midst of it all. You can learn more about Kelly's work in the world at drkellyflanagan.com. In the conversation, Kelly and I discuss:The importance of loving yourselfThe role of self-acceptanceLetting go of controlBoth/And thinkingLove and courageNietzsche's concept of Amor Fati and much moreFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).