From Fear to Love: Recent Episodes
Alma Leigh
Frank, real, and honest discussions about mental health issues, life stresses, and all around conversations intended to Destigmatize mental health issues, inspire and challenge the audience to step out of fear and into love. (Mature audiences only)
There's SO much power in understanding your FEELINGS and the feelings of others. Even the toughest, most mentally sharp and resilient people have feelings. We all do. Its the elephant in the room most of the time to be self aware of your own emotions and the emotions of others. Listen up for 3 simple ways to hone in on your own ability to connect deeper to yourself and others. Let's get to it!
It's ok to try something new, and screw it up. We all fear judgment and lack of validation from those in our circles when we don't succeed in our endeavors. ... Or, maybe you have old trauma of being humiliated as a child which creates a deeply rooted sense of risk aversion. Let it go... focus on the self and redirect your energy in learning what not to do each time you screw up. Listen in for more...
You've done the meditations... you've focused on the breath... you have even hugged a tree and communed with your spirit team. Now what? Here are 3 simple steps to level up your pursuit of nirvana. Come... as you are..... as you were...
Notice that it's 3 SIMPLE steps... not "easy" steps ..but oh so very worth it. Raise your vibration and manifest EVERYTHING you desire. Get out of your head and start listening to your heart. Listen in now!
What if... you are a powerful creator? What if you could manifest everything you ever desired? What if you could stop thinking negative, self sabotaging, lack based thoughts and instead reprogram your mindset into one of abundance? Think I'm crazy? .... listen in and decide for yourself. Let's get it.
I used to feel like I was the most impatient person I know. That said, I'm still "impatient" but when I recognize that I am feeling that way, I challenge it differently these days and I want to share with you what I have learned... come with me and I'll share 3 magical ways to engage patience and also why it's important to do so.... now hurry up...haha... kidding..sort of.. let's get it!
We all know the feeling of crushing anxiety. But did you know that with a little practice of using these steps, you can manage your life. There is only ONE catch.... you have to actively participate in changing the narrative that goes on in your head. No one can save you from the wretched grip of anxiety ...but you. (ok that was a little dramatic but you know what I mean.) Let us begin!
We have all been burned, hurt, misled and manipulated by people who were not right for us. In today's episode we explore ways to regain our power by practicing three methods to detach from unhealthy, unavailable, avoidant and dismissive people. Let's start the healing process!
When you feel like hot garbage when you open your eyes try this: "I do not accept this. I do not choose to feel this way." Then get up and go about your day. It may not change your feelings in the moment but denying your depression and anxiety by stating that you no longer "accept" it, is the starting point of taking your power back. You are NOT your emotions. You can feel them without accepting them. Many folks stay in stuck in a rut of depression and anxiety for years simply because they accept it. You don't have to accept it. Your subconscious accepts everything as fact so start giving yourself positive affirmations and denying the negative. Lets get into it!
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The root of all our neurosis.... is fear. Let me tell you about my fear... maybe you can relate. Let's get it.
Let's be honest. No one likes to hear that they've screwed up. Being criticized touches on our deepest held traumas and magnifies subconsious fears and insecurities. But what if you could mindfully employ thoughtful discernment each and every time someone criticizes you and as a result transmute your perspective? What if you could better understand yourself each time someone criticized you (whether warranted or not)? What if instead of being defensive and further regressing into your trauma, you championed yourself as someone who, like everyone, is fallible but also willfully healing? Can you take it? Let's find out.....
Seriously. The universe wants you to have EVERYTHING you desire. So the only reason you don't have what it is you desire, is because you are resisting the changes you need to make in order to manifest all your wildest dreams! Let go! Allow! Stop resisting....that's all fear anyway so let's get into it.....
I'll say it until the cows come home. Your mental health is more important than any relationship you have. Your mental health should be the biggest priority. I have a few thoughts I'd like to share so lemme dig in, shall I? Let's get into it.
🎙️ Exciting Announcement! 🎉 Join me for a very special episode of "From Fear to Love" with Alma Leigh Podcast! 🌟 I'm thrilled to have two incredible guests joining me: Rebecca Edwards, master-level nutritionist and social worker, and Christine Haslam, retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant and licensed clinical social worker. Together, we dive deep into the importance of female friendships and the vital role they play in our lives. 💖 This marks the very first time I've hosted guests on my podcast,! Don't miss out on this empowering conversation. Tune in now! 🔥 #FromFearToLove #AlmaLeighPodcast #FemaleFriendships #SupportNetworks #Spotify #Podcast #fromfeartolovewithalmaleigh28m
This is not a complicated episode. If you want to completely transform your life into something better... listen up. I could tell you here in this description but it wouldnt have the impact necessary nor would there be context.. so take a listen. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!
Sure. We all get pissed off once in a while, but for some people being angry is an unhealthy way of life. There are many ways to determine if your anger is a problem but these are three major metrics for determining when it's time to get some help. No judgment or shame here folks so let's get to it before someone gets royally pissed.
trigger warning In this episode I discuss what being "rockbottom" really is. It is not lost on me as I am embarking upon the most abundant time in my life that I tearfully engage in sharing my perspectives on what it means to be "rockbottom" through my authentic experiences of feeling utterly hopeless. There is no such thing as "rockbottom" there is only the fear of the unknown which can be terrifying. I do this work for you. If you feel this message would help a loved one, please share it. Let's get to it!
Have you ever experienced the elation of feeling seen and heard by someone? What if I told you that you can recreate a harmonious connection with almost anyone through the act of validation? You can be a superhero (minus the cape). In this episode I'm going to share with you 3 steps on how to effectively validate someone.... even in the midst of conflict! Let's get to it!
In deciding how to share some wonderful news and also journaling on what topic I wanted to share in this week's episode... it all came together into a list of lessons learned this past year and I want to share with you. Let's get it.
3 reasons why it is CRITICAL that you love yourself now; without reservation and without hesitation! 4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you really DO love yourself. You're a badass. It's time to act like it. Let's get it.
Of course, I believe that you should try to save your marriage. Of course, I know that conflict happens in the healthiest of connections. I would never tell someone to give up on their marriage immediately, but when you’ve done everything, the therapy, the date night, the gifts, or you simply sat around, hoping and praying for things to change, you simply have to take matters into your hands. My hope with this episode is that this gives you license to find your freedom on your terms. Let’s get into it.
As adults, there is a deeply rooted fear in the disapproval that comes from others when our emotional needs as children go unmet. The good news? It's a program and I'm going to teach you some ways to reprogram old habits so let's get into it, shall we?
The saddest people I've ever metin life are the ones who don't care deeply about anything at all. –Nicholas Sparks
What lights your fire? Do you know what that is? Have you ever sat down and actually contemplated what your passion is for life? There's no real purpose in life if you're not leading with passion. Today's episode is anopportunity to do just that. Let's get into it
We are all dealing with something in our lives that we perceive we are powerless against. The reality is that we fear the unknown that comes with change, so we stay. We stagnate. We languish in our misery and end up resenting the situations, people, conditions and relationships that we should be pivoting away from, yet we don't simply due to fear. Life is all about change. There is power in the pivot. Let's get into it.
You're EXHAUSTED. You are OVERWORKED. You're struggling with the harmful self talk that tells you that you're lazy if you slow down. Let this episode be your permission slip to CTRL+ALT+DEL from your over loaded world. How does an uninterrupted 15 hr nap in a dark, quiet room sound? No phone. No computer. No judgments. It's time for a RESET and in this episode, I'll explain WHY you should and HOW to do it.
You don't need love to live. You don't need friends to live. You don't need money to live. You don't need respect to live.... Sounds crazy, doesn't it? The truth is that you have already done it. You've lived without love in your life. You've been broke. Hell, you've been broken. ...but the one thing that keeps us afloat... is hope. Hope for a better day. Hope to heal. Hope for change. There's ways to cultivate it. Let's get into it.
Happy New Year! It's 2024. What lessons did you learn last year that you can use to accelerate your success? Better yet, what does success look like for you as an individual? In today's episode, Alma discusses the path toward your success by defining your future focused winner's attitude of gratitude and elevating out of your wounds and into your purpose. Let's get into it!
Do you ever catch yourself thinking back on your former self and your decisions with regret or maybe even shame? Are you harshly judgmental or self-deprecating when you think of decisions and choices in life? Let's talk about it and let's talk about why it's so important to regard our former self with pride and love, especially when we made choices that we aren't proud of.
Your power is in your own actions/reactions and when you don't change how you're showing up, you willingly sabotage your own success in life. Let's get into it, shall we?
"You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything." - Aaron Tippin. What are your core values as an individual? Who are you at the depth of your humanity? What do you stand on with integrity? Let's talk about it.
In this episode I talk about inner childhood wounds, so if you have experienced trauma in your childhood that you have not worked through in therapy, I recommend listening with caution. I LOVE this topic so much! Self-love and how to conceptualize it through identifying your inner wounded child / shadow! Let's get to it, shall we?
Please don't listen to this while driving or doing anything really. It's important that you're in a quiet room without disruption where you can recline or sit comfortably while you engage in this intentional practice of self care.
Spirituality, transitioning into consciousness, and the lossof the “physical meat suit”. There are few of us who have never experienced thepain of losing someone we love. If you are struggling with managing your lifein the face of grief and loss, hopefully this episode can provide you with atleast a new perspective, if not some relief. Take heart and take a listen.
Do you people please? Do you consistently put the needs of other people ahead of your own? Do you feel guilty or ashamed to do anything for yourself? Do you need to earn the validation and or approval from others in order to feel any sense of value or self worth? Yeah, you probably need to tune in. Send this episode over to your people pleasing buddies too. Let's get into it.
Ladies, do you ever have an overall feeling of dread, sadness or maybe even disgust after having sex with someone?
Gentlemen, do you ever have sex with someone and while you may feel a sense of gratification and relief, you also have a feeling of dread or guilt knowing that you "did something" to someone that you are unsure of committing to long term?
What if I told you that, men, you're releasing toxic energy into the womb? And ladies, what if I told you that you're receiving the energetic trauma from your male sexual partners all the while providing them healing energy from your womb? Lets talk about it.
Are you angry, sad or otherwise dysregulated due to the unfavorable behaviors and actions of others? When we allow others to sit in the driver's seat of our life, we often struggle with the idea that we must try to get them to change this undesirable behavior(s). We disempower ourselves when we do this. Let's get into it.
Victor Frankl determined that while man may not be able to select his circumstances, he most definitely could choose his perspective. (Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl 1946) Are you a victim of life? Have you been programmed to think less of yourself than others? Do you wait for others to choose to love you instead of choosing to love yourself? Let's get into it.
You ever wonder why some people (particularly those closest to you) do or say things that they know will upset or anger you? Well, in some cases they enjoy the payoff of controlling your emotions, even if it means you're angry or upset. Let's get into it.
On today's episode, I'd like to share some birthday cake but since I can't do that, I'll share some life wisdom. Mistakes made, challenges and hard lessons are all included on this gold birthday episode. Let's get it.
Let's be honest. Do you harshly judge people whom you perceive to have more than you? More money, more beauty, more intelligence, more luck in life? The truth is: You are programmed to believe that you cannot attain the same level of wealth as others. You are programmed to think you are stuck in life. You are programmed to believe that other people have it easier. That is all it is; a program. The question is: "Do you want to break free of those programmed mindsets?" Let's get it.
Can't meditate? Wake up pissed off at the world and ashamed that you take it out on others? Cranky and don't know why? No one gives a damn about you until you stop delivering? You're in the right place. I used to be you. I used to struggle with unbound irritation. Cranky for what seemed like no reason at all. This is your meditation. Be sure to find a quiet place for 30 minutes or less where you can have privacy and no interruptions. Turn your phone on do not disturb. Headphones are recommended but not required. This is YOUR time, finally. Let's get it.
There are people who struggle with real, diagnosable mental health conditions such as Major Depressive disorder and General Anxiety Disorder. These conditions require intervention on an individual basis from a licensed interventionist such as a clinical social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist. Then there are people who have some anxiety and some depressive symptoms related to a perspective of being "stuck in a rut". If you're of the latter group, I have great news... so listen in.
You're so tired. Tired of waiting. Tired of being insecure. Tired of waiting to be loved, to be confident, to be valued. It's time to start choosing yourself. When you do this, you start exuding a whole different vibe and in this episode I'm going to explain how and what to expect when you do. Let's get it!
Have you ever heard of shadow work? In this episode I explain not only the fundamentals of what your shadow self is, but why it is so critical to courageously explore healing the shadow. Let's dig in.
Back by popular demand... If you haven't listened to the previous episode "Wake up", we highly recommend that you listen to that episode first. Manifestation is real and you are beyond powerful. Much like the law of gravity, you don't have to believe in manifestation in order for it to be true. You are manifesting your current reality everyday with your emotional vibration and your beliefs. Tune in and check it out!
Everything is energy. Nothing is still. We are truly powerful. Therefore we have been programmed to believe we are not. Keeping us in a space of fear keeps us productive and obedient. Listen in for more!
You. You are the one. You are the only one that will save you. That said, stop sabotaging your life and become your own hero. Sounds impossible? It's not. You just have to stop what you're currently choosing and pivot the direction of your life! You have the power to do so! You are limitless!
Are you are you enforcing boundaries that you set by ensuring that those individuals that you are in partnership with are facing consequences of their actions?.... or are you just yelling and being a doormat? Are you disrespecting yourself by saying one thing and doing another? Let's talk about it!
Identifying those issues that cause us to behave irrationally. Know your triggers and better yet understand that they dont have to hold you hostage!
In this episode I will define what a narcissist is and how to protect yourself from narcissistic abuse. (If this episode upsets you...chances are YOU could be a narcissist.) Enjoy!
"“When you push against somebody, even the subtlest model in your head they should be different than they are, awakens in them at a very unconscious level, pushing back; a resistance, a subtle paranoia.” - Ram Dass. We suffer when we place our expectations of happiness in the hands of others. Instead, we should focus on our responses to external conditions and determine whether or not we choose to participate. Other people become paranoid when we infer that they need to change in order for our needs to be met, further eroding the connection. Tune in for more!ex--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It was a slow burn but the stress caught up to me. Before I knew it my brains were scrambled. Here's what I did!
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Do you struggle with self-worth? Do you struggle with stepping out of your chronic discouragement and disappointment with life? I believe that we all need appropriate and healthy inspiration to become the very best version of who we can be!
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Please listen to Part 1 Meditation first. In this episode I will walk you through a very simple guided meditation experience intended to actualize your sense of intentional self love. Please listen only when you can devote some dedicated time. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Namaste. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Everyone can and should meditate. In this Part 1 episode, I will not only explain my own experiences with meditation, but I'll give some really simple ways to get started. Meditation isn't about being perfect or "doing it right" but instead about consciously making the effort to focus on the self, the breath and the focal point in your life at the moment. Clarity is yours for the taking!
Ever wonder why it's so hard to ask for help? This episode invites the listener to engage in thoughtful introspection into deciphering any personal barriers to asking others for help and if so, why? Alma shares her thoughts about the resistance in asking for help and what she thinks folks should do in those instances. Lots of helpful ideas in today's episode of From Fear to Love with Alma Leigh
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Do you often find your perspective dictates the kind of day you have? Challenging our perspective sounds difficult but it's quite simple to logically assess your mindset and as a result, shift your mood by taking control back. Listen to learn how!
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You have the power. You are in control. You need nothing more than a shift in perspective. Listen in for more!
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The title says it all!
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They say (who are "they" anyway?) that once you put on the magic glasses, you can never take them off. I think that's true too. Listen in on my own experience putting on these new glasses!
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Do you challenge unethical dialogue in your close circles? Do you tolerate sexist rhetoric from your buddies when women aren't around? Do you laugh along because you don't want to be considered a "simp"? What is it that prevents good men from standing up and confronting sexist commentary in today's episode of From Fear to Love.
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Are you focusing your attention where it needs to be on your journey? Are you being grateful in the moment? Do you have a full understanding of why achieving a particular goal is especially important to you?
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No one wants to fail. No one plans to fail....and yet we still fail and get hurt. This episode offers a different perspective on the benefits of failing. Maybe it's not so much a failure as it's an opportunity for growth?
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I've kicked this idea around long enough. I've got too many people in my life that deserve my respect and for me to put my money where my mouth is. For anyone who listens to this episode and has a problem with it... then you need to listen again until you don't. Either way... I said what the hell I said. Enough is enough.
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Shame is insidious. It can shadow any opportunity for healing and growth. When a person experiences shame as a result of any situation, most of the time it's simply allowed and not questioned on the merits of it's validity. I want you to take this opportunity to consider the root of your shame; why you feel the way you do, and ways to overcome it. As a result you will increase your healing and grow into your purpose. Joy is your birthright.
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If you're feeling powerless in a relationship, whether that is a romantic, platonic or professional connection, and you're consistently worried about how to act, think and feel in this situation, listen in. I give you some information regarding the way anxious and avoidant attachments manifest due to childhood trauma.
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We've all done it. Vented angrily. Gossiped. Condemned. Judged. Expressed negative opinions and thoughts without a filter or restrictions without any consideration for the impact, injury or pain it causes. What we don't tend to consider is the fact that whatever we project / express is returned to us without prejudice. The message in this episode is to encourage authentic exploration of our attitudes and opinions. If we are consistently negative, we will only reap negativity. If we are intentional in identifying areas of gratitude, our perspectives shift accordingly and as a result we reap positivity. Check it out!
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Do you journal? If not, why? Do you struggle with putting your thoughts on paper? In this episode I detail my own experience with journaling as well as the importance of taking the time to explore your own philosophies and get to know yourself authentically.
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How do you know if someone is a good person? None of us want to waste time with manipulative people who seek an advantage with us. How can we protect ourselves from getting hurt? In today's episode I discuss many different ideas, concepts and approaches on how to manage the trickiness of interpersonal connections.
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If you're like me, you've been heartbroken a time or two. Maybe you're divorced and like me, have found yourself with few options with regard to healthy partners. In this episode, I walk you through my own experience of getting to know myself first as a means of better understanding the limitations we need to place upon ourselves, our time and emotional energy and investment as opposed to the levels of tolerance we should have for inevitable disappointments when they do occur.
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Are you perpetually discouraged? Do you constantly deal with fear and a sense of failure, lack, and or deprivation? Today I discuss the shift of mindset that you can and should allow yourself to move into as a means of dealing with this feeling. You might be surprised at how easy it is! Take a listen.
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There is so much power in being present in a conversation with someone. It can be difficult to allow others to speak freely without interjecting into the dialogue personal accounts, "one ups", or comparisons. We may often find it difficult to not try to "fix" other people and their problems as they present them to us. Most of the time, when people share their experiences, problems and stories with us, they want to be heard instead of judged and nothing more. In fact, when the narrative is a huge life event or problem, people almost never expect that the person listening has some magical ability to fix the problem, yet we may feel compelled to try anyway. Todays episode challenges all of us to engage in active listening while being mindful of our own tendencies to overshare, one-up and "fix" unimaginable problems. Holding space, being present without judgment, is sometimes, the best medicine there is.
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So often we can get consumed with our emotional response to a situation or condition that we allow it to determine our course of action. The problem with this is that emotional states do not tend to evolve in these conditions but instead repeat and reiterate themselves when we consistently remind ourselves about it in negative affirmations. You have the power to move differently by implementing logic into these scenarios. You have the power to choose to move differently. Listen in and I'll tell you how!
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"You're intimidating" to "You're just being difficult." You know those people that label you or question your healthy boundaries with projection and manipulation? Today I'll be discussing the reasons why it's difficult for some people to tolerate other people's boundaries. Never a judgment here but creating a platform for better understanding!
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Do you fill in the space where information is missing with assumptions that end up causing more problems and distress than what you were trying to prevent in the first place? Let's talk about it!
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You've heard the term "life comes at you fast". Well, it's true and if we aren't intentional with our time and energy, we tend to allow our lives to merely happen. Living intentionally starts with very small but fundamental and impactful changes. Instilling a daily routine, for instance, can allow you to regain the mindfulness of the moment and spend your time purposefully instead of just waiting for the time to pass without meaning.
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It's not an easy subject but it's something that we need to talk about and keep talking about. No one wants to get it wrong so we avoid it, we hide it and we pretend not to notice. I've been there myself, so depressed that I just wanted it all to end. I just didn't want to go on. Now, I live my life with gratitude and purpose. I'm not special. It is my belief that you can achieve hope through your healing journey just as I have. I don't claim to have all the answers but I do want to try to set the stage for us to have these difficult conversations. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department and talk to someone immediately. Don't struggle alone! We need you and your purpose. Life is meant to be lived JOYFULLY. It's yours. You just have to believe that it's possible.
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We all have been there. Conflicting opinions, challenging poor behaviors and habits when talking to loved ones. We want them to do better but they tell us things and stories that we don't agree with and we feel compelled to challenge and judge the behaviors and opinions of those we are attempting to communicate with. When we actively listen, we are not being inauthentic but instead we are sharing space and time and challenging thoughts and ideas in validating, safe and caring ways. More often than not, we can get caught up in the desire for them to hear us, as opposed to providing the space for them to share openly.
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We hear about it all the time. "You need to heal." ...but what does that entail, exactly? Healing is a journey to newfound wellness in your spirit. Healing is breaking down barriers and toxic ways of thinking to grow into a sense of healthy wellness that allows room for joy to grow.
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What's with the obsession in social media these days over narcissism, narcissistic abuse etc? Did you know that we have all at some point in time, behaved in narcissistic ways? Instead of focusing on whether or not a person is a diagnosable narcissist, instead, focus on their actions. If someone isn't treating you right, then that alone is worthy of enforcing a boundary. Don't worry about the label. Worry about the actions. You can't change other people and how they act toward you but you can damn sure change how you react to them.
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Most people who subconsciously or passively participate in "gaslighting" behavior are really engaging in the trauma response. (a trauma response is a defensive reaction/mechanism that can manifest in a variety of ways from self harm to the projection of emotional abuse toward others as an example for the purpose of this description) It's not an excuse for poor behavior of course, but an explanation as to what it is, how to identify it, understanding how damaging it is to relationships, and doing better by engaging in a proactive healing journey of self. So if you're gaslighting people, it's important to understand yourself better, be accountable for harmful behavior, changing your behavior, and learning how to communicate more effectively in the future. Are you being gaslit?
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We've all been there. We have a fight and now they won't talk to us. We feel disrespected and we enforce a boundary with someone and we know that we can't change their behavior so we choose not to deal with it at all. Today's episode discusses the underpinnings of what happens in these situations, how to define the actual problem and how to elevate, learn and grow into a better version of ourselves as a result of it. It may not bring back that person into your life but it will definitely help you to better isolate the problematic behaviors that created the situation to begin with.
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We all get discouraged from time to time. We question decisions made, situations, how to make decisions, etc. No one is immune. It's difficult to not let discouragement color our world. Today's show validates your thinking as well as offers some creative insights about discouragement and how to move through it.
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Do you mute your achievements with the expectation that you must seek external validation for your achievements from others? You can and SHOULD properly brag and pat yourself on the back when you achieve a goal. Internal validation is the only kind that truly matters. It's all about loving yourself and treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated.
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What do you perceive about your life? Your perceptions (beliefs) are the key to your emotional response to the world around you. You have all the power in the world to alleviate your suffering by mindfully addressing your perceptions and attitude toward your experiences. You have so much power!
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What are you afraid of? Do you find yourself responding in dysfunctional ways to people and situations that trigger your fear response? It's important to understand why you do that, learning your own triggers, developing a healthier mindset and an awareness of self that provides you with the ability to respond in healthier, functional ways to triggering people and events. You don't have to live in fear. You don't have to be ashamed of your fear either. There is understanding to be had and you're worthy of embarking upon your healing journey.
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This episode details the benefits of acknowledging the reality of the conditions you're facing. Whether is a lover who abandoned you, a job opportunity given to someone else, the loss of a sentimental item in a housefire, a wrecked car...etc. Radically accepting your conditions isn't the same as approving. You don't have to like your conditions but when you accept them you make room for growth and healing.
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Do you struggle with mindfully being present in your gratitude? It's hard to be grateful when we are constantly living in a mindset of lack. When we adapt to a mindset of gratitude we set ourselves up for a healthy sense of self. Understanding that you're already successful so far is key to peace and living life purposefully and with joy! Have your goal and actualize your dreams but don't forget that where you are now is a past goal actualized!
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If you wouldn't say it to a loved one, why would you say it to yourself? If it's not appropriate to say to someone else it's not appropriate to say it to yourself. Our internal monologue is one of our biggest bullies. It's time to stand up to your biggest bully. Yourself.
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The words you choose to use are powerful. You can choose to be harmful, impactful, degrading, empowering, hurtful, encouraging etc with the words you use. I will explore reasons you engage people the way you do. We are going to explain how damaging words are to children (you) and can create a life time of emotional trauma and low self worth. You can also choose to take your power back and use your words to empower others. Lets talk about it!
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An irreverent, honest and frank look at midlife and dating after divorce. A Resiliency in Action book. Volume 1
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Do you want to improve your communication skills? What do you want to achieve in your communication? You might be surprised to learn a few things about your communication style in today's episode!
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Are you fed up with dating? Cant seem to make a relationship work? Are you heart broken again? Angry? Disappointed? Here's some points to consider on how to move forward.
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There is a HUGE difference between having respect and merely showing respect. Who do you show respect for? How does someone earn your respect? Who do you have authentic respect for? There's also a huge difference between fear and domination and real respect. Lets get into it. If you enjoy this show, please subscribe and share!
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From Mike Tyson, Dolly Parton, Navy Seal David Goggins to Steve O, Michelle Obama and Madonna. Alma shares her perspective on what she finds inspiring.
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Welcome! My name is Alma Leigh. Why should you listen? You should listen to this podcast because I speak openly about mental health conditions in a way that is relatable and not always so clinical and intimidating in nature. Even though I am a clinical psychotherapist I am a person who has also struggled with mental health issues my whole life and as a therapist I strive to deliver a helpful message to the audience in a way that it is engaging, validating, and inspiring. I want you to feel A sense of connection and listening to the stories on this platform. I want you to feel heard. May be listening to the stories on this platform you can let go of some of your shame and fear as well that’s the name of the show. There are only two emotions fear and love. My hope is that you understand that while this podcast in and of itself is not therapy it will provide you a sense of familiarity so that you can seek out a therapist on your own and not feel so intimidated by the process. After all, you need something to listen to on the drive over there!
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