Meet Yourself: Learning by Living: Recent Episodes

Lucy Liang

Have you gotten what you wanted and still didn’t feel happy or thought “it shouldn’t still feel this hard?”

Hear stories from others on how they make sense of themselves, re-connect with their own inner guru, and live life with more ease & alignment.

We have discussions on: - Self-discovery & how we “meet ourselves.” - How to live in alignment with what you want. - How to learn through living life (instead of just reading books) - What work, life and relationships can teach us about ourselves and each other.

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Yael and I delve into the intricacies of work-life enrichment, drawing from her book "Work, Parent, Thrive." She shares how to juggle act of various life roles in a way that enhances each other, how to clarify and leverage Values when making difficult decisions, and how working parents can go from overwhelmed to enlivened. Additionally, we introduce acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for achieving psychological flexibility and how to use it in practice in everyday life.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Reframing Work-Life Balance

8:11 - Work-Life Fulfillment and the 3 Paths to Enrichment

16:06 - Example of Work-Life Fulfillment with Ruth Bader Ginsburg

22:43 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & How it's different than CBT

29:52 - Importance of Values, Flexibility, Mindfulness

32:44 - Leading with Values in Decision-Making

37:48 - Impact of Values on Difficult Decisions

47:19 - Good Decisions vs Feeling Good

50:01 - Exploring more Relationships

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  • ⁠⁠Work, Parent, Thrive Book | https://amzn.to/4bm2IZB
  • Relational Riffs Newsletter | https://relationalriffs.substack.com
  • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yaelschonbrun/
  • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaelschonbrun/
  • X/Twitter | https://twitter.com/DrYaelSchonbrun

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Today's episode is for new parents and parents-to-be. I share 5 things I wish everyone knew about new parenting, especially during the rollercoaster newborn phase.

(CORRECTION in the episode: I meant to say I cook "1-2 times per WEEK," not per day.)

Covering:

  1. Best way to consume/evaluate parenting advice. Get out of Checkbox Thinking.

  2. What causes 80% of all our problems.

  3. The myth of parental intuition and what it really is instead.

  4. What to do instead of 50-50 with your co-parent.

  5. What's Parental Amnesia & how it impacts self-confidence (but it doesn't have to).

All opinions are, of course, my own! If you disagree, cool, remember Point #1.

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As we step into 2024, I share my reflections from revisiting my past journal entries and year-end reviews and how my viewpoint on past concerns and aspirations has transformed over time. Let's make 2024 kick-ass!

  • 0:00: Intro
  • 3:13: Personal growth & “Higher quality” triggers.
  • 6:14: Reflecting on progress, appreciation, and how my understanding of success has matured.
  • 12:39: What if your life is someone else’s vision board?
  • 15:51: Until you appreciate and can HANDLE what you already have, you don't get any more.
  • 19:05: Completion = making space for true desires

Parting Q: Reflect on how far you've come since 5, 10, 20 years ago. What if your life right now is someone else's vision board?

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Mina Irfan is a spiritual thought leader, life coach, course creator, and author of Lady Balls: How to Be Savagely Succesful in a World Addicted to Suffering. In this episode, she introduces the intriguing concept of the morphogenetic field and its influence on human behavior. We then talk about trauma, how it attracts predators, and how letting go of limiting beliefs can reroute us to attract & sustain healthier relationships instead. Finally, she shares her “Have it All” blueprint, a guide for women to prioritize their desires according to the seasons of their lives, regardless of what they believe society demands of them.Take time to reflect on YOUR desires and ask: What truly brings you fulfillment in all life aspects?0:00 - Intro3:14 - Invisible forces that influence us9:21 - Why “Lady Balls?”11:41 - Feminine vs Masculine Power21:23 - Predators can smell your Trauma24:21 - Victim Training, not Blaming27:14 - Inner Work = Reconditioning31:37 - The “Have it All” Blueprint36:03 - Natural flow or life and roles in relationships47:16 - Importance of Intangible Value50:17 - Parenting struggles & Repairing damaged bonds54:07 - Most common parenting mistake56:46 - Take care of yourself first59:29 - Why prioritize relationship with spouse1:02:12 - Limiting beliefs about parenthood1:06:24 - Not everyone should have kids1:09:23 - The Evolutionary Gap & the Cultural Buffet👋 Connect & Work with Mina• ⁠⁠Book | https://amzn.to/3RuXlOM• YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Theuniverseguru• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theuniverseguru_lifestyle• TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@mina_theuniverseguru• Courses | https://high-value-worthy-woman.thinkific.com/❤️⁠ ⁠⁠Support this show | https://anchor.fm/meet-yourself/support🤝 Work with me: https://www.lucyliang.com/work-with-me/

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Jess Molina, a feminine energy coach, guides high-achieving women towards balance and dream lives.
Jess shares her story of transitioning from a high-achieving engineer to a full-time mom and life coach.

We explore the personal decision of becoming a stay-at-home mom and tackling the complexities of work-life balance.

We talk about the concept of "bringing the honey to the home," prioritizing self-care for improved relationships, navigate the world of birth coaching, and discussing what surrender and allowing means.

0:00 - Introduction and Background

04:46 Transitioning from engineer to motherhood.

08:21 Success addiction can hinder self-worth.

10:09 Prioritizing work over personal life.

17:48 Transitioning to motherhood and finding fulfillment.

23:24 Put yourself first, overcome resistance.

27:12 Importance of feminine role in relationships.

34:35 Empower women through birth coaching.

38:43 Embrace flexibility in birth plans.

45:59 Feminine energy empowers pleasure and connection.

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  • ⁠https://theengineertomommy.com/
  • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/engineertomommy/
  • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7iMTyUlcqd66BuChQ_Rmuw

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Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of new motherhood? Today, Amanda Helen and I are stripping away the sugarcoated social media gloss, and getting real about the hormonal, physical, and neurobiological changes that come with bringing a new life into the world.

We discuss how we've adjusted our self-care routines, set boundaries, and learned to prioritize our needs amidst the beautiful chaos of raising our babies. We also delve into the lighter side of things, exploring how this transformative period, despite its challenges, can be a catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth.

So whether you're a new mom yourself, or just curious about what this journey entails, join us for this unscripted conversation about the realities of new motherhood.

(00:00) - New Motherhood

(10:49) - Navigating Postpartum Challenges and Seeking Support

(24:12) - The Challenges of the Fourth Trimester

(29:45) - Transition Into Parenthood and Biological Effects

(33:48) - Neuroplasticity and Parenting

(38:31) - Motherhood, Work, and Personal Growth

(47:00) - Navigating Priorities With a New Baby

(53:49) - Surrender, Motherhood, and Nervous System Work

(01:00:22) - Motherhood and Connection Conversation

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  • https://amandahelen.com/
  • Science & Magic Podcast | https://amandahelen.com/science-magic-podcast/
  • Science & Magic YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@scienceandmagicwithamanda

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Join me and Angie Wang (from Angie Creates) as we reflect on our new motherhood journeys, discussing how parenthood impacted our ambitions and priorities, our marriages, our relationships with our own mothers, our creativity, and finally, we discuss the cultural nuances in East and West parenting styles.

This episode offers down-to-earth, honest talk about becoming a new parent mixed with a good dose of philosophizing as is our style. :)

(00:01) Impact of Motherhood on Personal Identity(09:52) Reevaluating Ambitions and Priorities(17:45) Reflections on Motherhood and Parenting(22:42) Cultural Differences in Child Rearing(38:09) Surprising Discoveries of Motherhood(46:14) Exploring Mother-Daughter Relationships and Boundaries(54:22) Conditional Love and Misunderstandings(58:04) Exploring Parenthood and Changing Relationships(01:02:27) Changes in Relationship and Intimacy(01:15:49) The Joys of Parenting and Creating

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  • Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.angiecreates.io/
  • Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/angieeecreates
  • IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/angieeecreates/

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In this episode, I explain why I've renamed this podcast "Meet Yourself" to "Me, Marriage, and Motherhood," and what's the future direction of this show.

00:01 - My 4 Transformational life events

  • Weight loss

  • Business

  • Marriage

  • Motherhood

08:38 - What your true desires are

09:19 - Relationships as catalyst for self-growth

11:08 - What about work?

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Join us for a transformative conversation on life, relationships, and the power of self-love with the resilient & ever-evolving Marija!

(Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including abuse, eating disorders, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.)

This powerhouse episode explores a wide array of topics - from self-development and identity, to understanding the balance of feminine and masculine energies in relationships, to defining reality. Her insights will inspire you to embark on your own journey of self-love, relationship dynamics, and acceptance of all complexities of life.

Note: This episode was recorded in 2021, so some events mentioned may be out-of-date now.

(00:02) - Journey of Self-Discovery and Overcoming Challenges

(14:44) - Overcoming Trauma and Mental Illness

(22:16) - Overcoming an Eating Disorder With Mentors

(26:03) - Identity, Body Image, Balance and Love

(39:27) - Understanding Feminine Energy in Relationships

(45:36) - Balance Energies in Relationships

(52:34) - Navigating Relationships in the Modern Era

(57:11) - Shifting Perspective on Relationships and Independence

(01:03:53) - Appreciating Gifts and Staying Soft

(01:09:57) - Interpreting Reality and Self-Love

(01:24:42) - Embrace Beliefs, Overcome Self-Destructive Thoughts

(01:30:53) - Choosing Life and Understanding Suicide

(01:35:53) - Journey to Recovery With Sisters

(01:39:37) - Powerful Words, Connected People

(01:45:03) - Importance of Sharing and Self-Discovery

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  • ⁠Email: mrumenov @ fesb.hr
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  • ⁠Instagram

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Yearning for a fresh perspective on learning? Join us as we chat with Charlotte, the mind behind My Snapshot, a tool designed to enhance online learning experiences by clarifying teaching methodologies and helping students track their progress.

Charlotte takes us through her own self-discovery journey, narrates her personal revelations on how consuming information is not enough, and the significance of applying knowledge in the real world.

We also explore the world of self-assessment, the three key pillars of learning, the importance of community, and how accountability and feedback can enhance learning experiences.

(00:03) - Learning Journey and Snapshot Tool Discussion

(12:59) - Books, Wellness, Online Learning

(30:24) - Creating Effective Learning Experiences and Assessments

(41:49) - Community in Teaching Transformational Courses

(47:29) - The Importance of Community in Learning

Resources Mentioned

  • Clarify -> Facilitate -> Empower model
  • Why Community Matters + 3 Pillars of Learning

📢 Work with Charlotte

  • ⁠MySnapshot

👋 Connect with Charlotte

  • Newsletter on Meta Learning
  • LinkedIn
  • X/Twitter

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Ever felt trapped by labels or expectations that just don’t sit right? Join us for a deeply personal and enlightening discussion with Norman Tran, founder of Relating Between the Lines. He shares his transition from product design to EQ education, with an unwavering desire to make essential communication skills accessible to all.

Our conversation takes a raw and honest turn as Norman peels back the layers of his challenging journey. From grueling co-founder transitions to the emotional labor of stepping down as CEO, hear about his struggle to shed the expectations tied to his CEO title, a battle that was not just professional but also a deeply personal one.

Finally, we explore how Norman managed to navigate the waters of resistance, both internal and external, to find a resolution that brought him more peace and fulfillment. We delve into the significance of emotional labor, the importance of acknowledging it, and the art of commitment to a larger mission. Through all of this, Norman reminds us that success isn’t about titles or roles, but about aligning with our true selves. This thought-provoking conversation promises to inspire introspection and growth.

(0:00:01) - Relating Between the Lines Journey - From product design to education, teaching EQ and soft skills through an experiential program.

(0:09:44) - Navigating Co-Founder Roles and Transitions - Norman’s journey of co-founding a business, overcoming emotional resistance, and shedding beliefs.

(0:15:43) - The Struggle With CEO Identity - facing hard beliefs, let go of identity, and overcame insecurities to find his path.

(0:24:18) - Overcoming Resistance and Finding Happiness - Resolving external resistance to reach a mutually beneficial outcome.

(0:30:17) - Acknowledge Pain, Commitment in Partnership - Discussing emotional labor, mission/vision, and finding solutions together.

📢 Program mentioned

  • Relating Between The Lines

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  • NormanTran.com

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David Bradford, co-author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, shares how to deepen relationships and others and through that, deepen our own understanding of ourselves as well.

At the end of this episode, you’ll learn the 6 key characteristics of what makes an exceptional relationship, how to build that relationship with anyone, and how mastering human interactions come down to understanding & respecting the 3 Realities.

We even have an impromptu practice session on self-disclosure. This was an eye-opening conversation!

Topics Explored:

  • Role of emotions in conversation & why you need it.
  • 6 Key Characteristics of Exceptional Relationships.
  • Self-disclosure vs Vulnerability.
  • 15% rule of self-disclosure - Why not share everything with everyone?
  • 3 Zones of Comfort, Learning, and Danger
  • How you can be more Yourself.
  • 3 Realities of any interaction (Intention, Behavior, and Impact of behavior)
  • Stick with reality & ask questions.
  • How conflict strengthens relationships.
  • How “It takes 2 to know 1.”

Resources mentioned:

  • Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues

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  • www.ConnectAndRelate.com

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Laura Garnett, author of The Genius Habit, helps high-achievers reach their goals in half the time they expect with less stress, zero burnout, and never-ending joy by helping them find their Zone of Genius.

And she couldn’t have gotten to where she is without figuring out her OWN Zone of Genius first - and it all started with what she now calls her best career move: getting fired.

If you find yourself chasing achievements while never feeling satisfied or looking up to others instead of paying attention to how YOU feel, then Laura’s insights can help you finally make sense of yourself!

Topics Explored:

  • How getting fired turned out to be the best career move for her, even though she didn’t know it at the time.
  • From thinking “I am the problem” to “How can I create job that’s the extension of who I am?”
  • Your Core Emotional Challenge and how it helps you track your Zone of Genius.
  • Zone of Genius Framework.
  • Why most people don’t know their “flavor” of engagement and/or intrinsic motivation.
  • When you’re doing what you thought you should, yet you don’t feel good. “In the absence of connection to yourself, you’re using what OTHERS expect.”
  • Why moments of disconnect can be a celebration!
  • How Purpose ties in with Intimacy. Work and Relationships are very similar.
  • The Habit of Being Who You Are in ALL areas of life.

Resources mentioned:

  • The Genius Habit book
  • Zone of Genius Quiz
  • Free Tools & Trackers for finding your zone of genius in Work, Relationships, and Life

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  • LauraGarnett.com
  • LinkedIn
  • IG: @lauragarnett1

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Amanda Leaveck, former neuroscientist turned Founder of Science & Magic, specializes in helping high-achieving, workaholics slow down, find balance, and uncover high levels of creativity.

But she didn’t always know this was what she wanted to do. She learned that on the path to following her truth, she had to LET GO of many layers of belief and identity conditioning along the way.

Topics Explored:

  • How neuroscience + dance led her to her current work.
  • When to let “your baby” (a work you like but isn’t the right one) go.
  • Finding bodywork through grief.
  • What listening to your body meana.
  • Brain vs heart-based decision making.
  • When and how to “let go.”
  • Instead of trying to “figure it out,” create more space for more ideas to come. “The best ideas come to us. We don’t seek them out.”
  • Why rest is productive.
  • Magic = the “I don’t know” (and why embrace it)
  • Rituals to set rhythms of life vs “managing” a schedule.
  • Belief in a greater power.

👋 Connect with Amanda!

  • AmandaLeaveck.com
  • Insight Timer
  • Science & Magic Podcast
  • Science & Magic YouTube

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Richa Prasad, Co- Founder & CEO of Coach Viva, shares how she went from not-knowing-what-to-do - to working for big tech - to founding a behavior change-based weight loss company that happily marries her passions + purpose + love of learning.

She got here by experimenting with what I call “Life Pivots,” experience-driven experiments that weren’t haphazard, but done “on purpose” by continuously fine-tuning and following her inner guidance system. You may completely change the way you approach life and how you question your own thinking after listening to this episode!

Topics Explored:

  • Deciding on cultural fit.
  • How university + tech experience taught her what she REALLY loves.
  • Don’t sit down to “figure out passion” - Instead, use previous experience + feelings to decide what to try next.
  • Lifestyle-driven decision-making
  • Commit to a decision WHILE making room for Informed Mind-Changing
  • Spot hints of what’s meant for you vs what you think you SHOULD do.
  • “What is the life I want to live?”
  • Why time & energy is never truly “wasted” when you do things that aren’t aligned.
  • “If you enjoy it and love it, even if you stop doing it, it comes back into your life.”
  • What it really means to “enjoy your work.”
  • “Is this an internal story or is this actually related the subject?”
  • Are you playing the Game vs Meta-game? Choosing the wrong game can take you down the wrong direction.
  • How everyone defines “meaning” differently.
  • Why create a company around health, fitness, and behavior change?

Mentioned in the show:

  • Coach Viva YouTube
  • Badass Body Boss
  • A Short History of Nearly Everything

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  • Twitter: @iamrichaprasad

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Paul’s an independent writer, freelancer, coach, digital creator, and author of The Pathless Path - a story about finding yourself in the wrong life, and then doing the REAL work of figuring out how to live. Through experimentation (learning through living!), Paul pieces together a set of ideas and principles that guide him from unfulfilled & burned out to a more purposeful life.

The Pathless Path is about leaving a path centered around “getting ahead” (Default Path) and instead focusing on doing work that matters to YOU (Pathless Path) without blowing up your life.

If you’re considering leaving your job, embarking on a new path, and dealing with the uncertainty of leaving the default path, then you don’t want to miss today’s conversation!

Mentioned in the show:

  • The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd

👋 Connect with Paul!

  • Twitter: @p_millerd
  • Think Boundless

Topics Explored:

  • 1:41 - What it’s like going from Default Path -> Pathless Path
  • 6:35 - What makes someone more suited to the Pathless vs Default Path?
  • 9:26 - How to trust that answers will emerge as a by-product of living your life? (I.e., how to not blow up your life if you don’t have a plan)
  • 18:05 - Why it takes more energy to hold yourself back.
  • 21:34 - 2 Biggest Fears: Money & Relationships
    • Importance of getting clear on WHY you need money
  • 28:25 - First principle thinking
    • Start with the question!
  • 30:23 - Why do some people shed negative light on our choices?
  • 36:12 - Loneliness & the Aspirational Journey
  • 42:05 - The importance of thinking Trade-offs (be experimental, but don’t be naive)
  • 50:00 - Carving out space to find things worth doing for the sake of it.
  • 52:35 - For most of human history, Leisure was the default.
  • 54:17 - Finding your tribe.
  • 59:18 - The myth of choosing between Family vs Work.

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This bonus 4-minute meditation is an excerpt from Episode #3 with Robin Goldberg.

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  • Weekly Meditation w/Robin Tuesdays 8 pm EST at IAMHeart.org
  • Meditation Mentorship & Life Coaching: Go to IAMHeart.org (or call 520-299-2170) and ask them to connect you with Robin Goldberg.

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Robin is a dentist who also teaches meditation. She uses meditation techniques to help people move through their personal paths of spiritual development.

While meditation has been super helpful in many many areas of her life, the one area she still felt out of control with was her weight and relationship to food. Last summer, she finally took steps to integrate that final part when she joined our Badass Body Boss program.

In this episode, you’ll learn about her story with food, how her mindset has shifted around that, how meditation has helped her notice & integrate aspects of herself, and she even shares a short meditation with us halfway through the show.

👋 Connect with Robin!

  • Weekly Meditation w/Robin Tuesdays 8 pm EST at IAMHeart.org
  • Meditation Mentorship & Life Coaching: Go to IAMHeart.org (or call 520-299-2170) and ask them to connect you with Robin Goldberg.

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Resources mentioned:

  • Badass Body Boss
  • IAMHeart.org
  • Living from the heart: Heart Rhythm Meditation for Energy, Clarity, Peace, and Inner Power by Susanna Bair, Puran Bair
  • Follow your Heart by Puran Bair, Susanna Bair, Asatar Bair
  • Re-evaluation Counseling
  • Transforming the Intense Child by Howard Glasser
  • Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges by Patti Wipfler

Topics Explored:

  • Healing relationship with food.
  • Body image mindset.
  • Habits & reprogramming ourselves.
  • Heart Rhythm Meditation (+ actual 4m meditation starting at 44m10s)
  • Downward Meditation (vs Upward)
  • A framework for making sense of aspects of ourselves using 4 Elements
  • What it means to put on "energetic clothing"
  • Integrity
  • Parenting
  • Co-counseling & having heartfelt conversations

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Heather

is a tech lead at Google who has a passion for distributed systems. She’s a lifelong learner with a knack for seeing relationships and analogies between different topics. Lately, she’s been exploring how tech can teach us a lot about our own psychology and human relationships.

In this episode, you’ll learn about how she went from religious studies major → tech, how she taught herself to code, what passion for tech looks like, what working in tech taught her about relationships, and a different mindset around Imposter Syndrome.

👋 Connect with Heather!

  • LinkedIn: heather-nakama

Books Mentioned:

• How To Win Friends And Influence People: https://amzn.to/3McH39u


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As the clock struck midnight when she turned 30, Angie realized not only did she not like her job, but she was blaming her “entrapment” on external circumstances like society and family. She decided “no more excuses,” let go of her chains, and set off to define her own calling.

As she went from tech -> fitness -> podcasting -> life coaching, each time she discovered new things about herself that continue to provoke curiosity and propel her down this amazing life path she carved.

You’ll learn about fears around judgment and imposter syndrome, how guilt plays a role in our choice of work, how to test-drive with your “dream life” in small steps without blowing it up, limiting beliefs around money and work as a digital nomad and as an immigrant in the US, and more.

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  • Twitter: @curiousbarbell
  • IG: @curiousbarbell
  • Curious Barbell

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Resources mentioned:

  • ReInvent Course
  • The Artist’s Way
  • Designing Your Life
  • Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up

Topics Explored:

  • Fears around judgment and imposter syndrome.
  • How guilt plays a role in our choice of work.
  • How to deal with the different “parts” of us that make up our Internal Family System.
  • Why chasing a “dream life” often leads to disillusionment, and how to do it in a more experimental way via the Odyssey Journey method.
  • Why this “dream” can be an illusion.
  • Limiting beliefs around money, family, and work - and how that changes when you’re a digital nomad vs being an immigrant in the US.
  • Our surprising realizations of what “success” had meant to us.
  • How parental modeling shapes our beliefs.
  • Dealing with conflicting beliefs about the corporate ladder.
  • Masculine and Feminine traits in work & life.
  • Harmonizing money/results with experience/flourishing.
  • On being honest at 2 levels (with others + with yourself).

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Have you ever worked hard to get what you wanted and still didn't feel happy?

There are 3 stages that I've noticed everyone goes through on the path to self-discovery:

  1. The Hostage Stage
  2. The Driver Stage
  3. The VIP Passenger/Guest Stage

Once you understand these stages, it starts to make sense why this journey feels so hard (even though we think it shouldn't).

And why this led me to start this podcast.


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