Welcome to Season 4, Episode 7, which accompanies Chapter 4, Section 7, “Embrace Compassion.” I love this episode! In it, we’ll discuss: While compassion has been a constant theme this whole series, it begs for its very own section of the book. It is that important. Compassion and self-compassion are essential to emotional healing and […]
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 6, which accompanies Chapter 4, Section 6, “Embrace Hope.” In this episode, we’ll discuss: And, though this whole book is hopefully making you feel better, we will talk about something can do while you’re waiting. “There is one guarantee in life, and that is: change. Things don’t stay the same. What
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5, which accompanies Chapter 4, Section 5, “Embrace a Positive Mental Attitude.” In this episode, we’ll discuss: Your physical and mental context affect both your physical and mental health: Your physical context powerfully influences your life. Feeling secure, having people around you who lift you up, having food and warmth
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In this episode, which follows Chapter 4, Section 4: Embrace Connection, I review how this culture’s unrealistic expectations support your feelings of inadequacy. You’ll learn Humans are social beings, and we need connection. During early human history, communities were necessary for survival. We did not have the warmth, speed, strength, claws, or teeth to survive
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In this episode, which follows Chapter 4, Section 3: Embrace Realistic Expectations, I review how this culture’s unrealistic expectations support your feelings of inadequacy. You’ll learn how to My goal is to encourage you to be kinder and gentle with yourself and see your abilities and agency instead of your inadequacies and shortcomings. As opposed
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In this episode, which follows Chapter 4, Section 2: Embrace Letting Go, I share the practical steps to letting go of what no longer serves you. So many people tell you to let go. I show you how. When you listen, you’ll learn: I developed this three-step process when it dawned on me that I
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In this episode, which follows Chapter 4, Section 1: Embrace Making Meaning, I address humans’ need for order and meaning. You’ll learn: I guide you through understanding fear, guilt, and shame so they no longer control you. And I teach you how to make meaning in ways that will help you heal. This episode is
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This episode follows Chapter 2, Lie # 7: “You Can’t” of Anxiety… I’m So Done with You! One of anxiety’s most powerful lies is telling you you can’t. Just that you can’t. Period. Vagueness is anxiety’s superpower. What would happen when you ask, “why not?” in response? In this episode, you’ll learn: When you ask
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