The Shift To Freedom: Recent Episodes
Ben Easter
Welcome to The Shift to Freedom podcast — the place where you will find the courage to show up as your most authentic self. My name is Ben Easter, and together we’ll explore the intersection of business and relationship through humorous and deep conversations. The goal is to move more into the aligned versions of who we are and free ourselves from the stories that limit or hold us back, either financially, socially, emotionally, or mentally. Join me and my collaborators, weekly, to start making the shift into freedom!
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In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, Paige and I dive into the concept of radical open-mindedness and its power to overcome overwhelm and stick it to stuckness. You’ll discover more possibilities, cultivate better relationships, and even how to enhance your own genius with a paperclip!
Join us as we share practical tips and thought exercises designed to foster a more open-minded approach. Whether you're tackling everyday challenges or looking to boost your creativity and problem-solving skills, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate your path with calm and clarity.
Links:
- The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
- Using Language to Create Your Life as a Business Owner Podcasts:
- Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-language-to-create-your-life-with-paige-easter/id1622753282?i=1000582897582
- Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-language-to-create-your-life-part-2-with-paige-easter/id1622753282?i=1000583759789
- "Mindset" by Carol Dweck - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/44330/mindset-by-carol-s-dweck-phd/
- "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/163862/learned-optimism-by-martin-e-p-seligman-phd/
- "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie - https://thework.com/loving-what-is-revised-edition/
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.
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Imposter syndrome is fueled by the story that “I don’t belong” or “I haven’t earned it yet”. But the choice to belong is up to you.
In this episode, we talk about the concept of Radical Belonging, exploring how to make yourself the main character in your life and the authority figure of your own story. We focus on developing a sense of belonging everywhere, the importance of self-worth, and, crucially, overcoming imposter syndrome.
You'll discover practical strategies for projecting confidence and influencing how others perceive you, even when self-doubt creeps in. We discuss how to recognize and combat imposter syndrome, ensuring that it doesn’t hold you back from achieving your full potential in your business.
Tune in if you're looking to strengthen your sense of self and navigate social and professional spaces more effectively. Join us as we explore ways to cultivate radical belonging and embrace your rightful place in any environment.
In this podcast:
00:40 Introduction to Radical Belonging
01:22 Exploring the Concept of Radical Belonging
01:48 Authority, Worthiness, and Self-Perception
03:48 Navigating Social Spaces and Belonging
09:30 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Worthiness
11:37 The Power of Projection and Self-Authority
17:32 Practical Steps to Develop a Sense of Belonging
21:29 Concluding Thoughts on Radical Belonging
Links:
The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.
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How could your business benefit from radically believing in yourself? Imagine overcoming procrastination and imposter syndrome for good, simply by making the choice to believe in yourself wholeheartedly.
In this episode, we explore how discovering and believing in possibilities can help you overcome procrastination and boost your motivation. We'll discuss the 'maze mindset,' comparing problem-solving to navigating a maze and emphasizing persistence despite wrong turns.
We talk about the importance of self-belief in business and personal growth, the impact of societal judgment, and techniques like cultivating an alter ego and using playfulness to suspend disbelief and foster creativity.
This episode will empower you to embrace radical self-belief and transform your approach to taking on the challenges of business and life.
In this Episode:
- Exploring the Impact of Self Belief on Business Owners [1:20]
- The Power of Belief and Overcoming Impossibility [1:35]
- Navigating Life's Challenges and the Role of Social Judgment [4:27]
- Embracing Radical Self Belief and Possibility [7:28]
- The Maze Mindset: Navigating Life's Challenges [11:09]
- Harnessing the Power of Alter Egos for Self Belief [15:48]
- The Role of Play in Cultivating Self Belief [19:47]
- Wrapping Up: Finding Possibilities and Looking Ahead [21:54]
Links:
- The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Finding Your Authentic Self in Business - https://shows.acast.com/the-shift-to-freedom/episodes/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-finding-your-authentic-self-in-
- The Mindset Gym - https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym/
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.
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Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own life or business? This episode takes a hard look at imposter syndrome, dissecting its roots and effects on authentic expression and interactions.
In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, we have a candid conversation about authenticity in both business and personal life.
Gain insights into the impact of inauthentic behavior, how to notice it, and what to do about it. We touch on relevant topics such as sales, alignment, and language, and share strategies to navigate the tension between authenticity and kindness.
Join us to explore practical ways to combat imposter syndrome and foster authenticity in your life and business. Identify your blind spots, challenge your self-perception, and make a significant shift towards authenticity.
In this episode:
- Authenticity is about living in alignment with your own values and what drives you as a person. [1:33]
- Authenticity doesn't necessarily equate to honesty. It's possible to be authentic without being completely honest, as authenticity is about alignment with your values. [1:49]
- The language you use, can give you clues for when you're not living in alignment with your authentic self. [8:01]
- Authenticity requires a strong understanding of your own values and desires, and the courage to act in alignment with them. [12:21]
- Inauthenticity can lead to feelings of overwhelm or the experience of "imposter syndrome." [16:18]
- Authenticity can improve how you view and approach sales. [17:43]
Links:
Resourceful Language 1 with Paige
Resourceful Language 2 with Paige
The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.
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Imagine a life where you're at peace with your business, where you can face challenges with a calm and balanced mindset. This is the potential power of radical acceptance.
In this episode, we explore the power of radical acceptance as a solution to the overwhelm and struggles faced by business owners. We cover the life-altering impact of acceptance, illuminating how this simple mindset shift can help you navigate your business challenges more effectively.
We discuss the importance of liberating your mind, making effective decisions, and accessing personal power through accepting our reality. We explore the challenges of resistance, misconceptions about acceptance, and the difference between acceptance and complacency.
Listen in as we share practical tips for cultivating acceptance, such as meditation and embracing discomfort, highlighting how acceptance can help conserve energy, seize opportunities, and ultimately achieve peace and freedom.
Links:
The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
Using Language to Create Your Life as a Business Owner Podcasts
Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-language-to-create-your-life-with-paige-easter/id1622753282?i=1000582897582
Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-language-to-create-your-life-part-2-with-paige-easter/id1622753282?i=1000583759789
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.
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Every single thing that you want in your world that you don't already have is sitting on the other side of some uncomfortable emotion or some uncomfortable experience.
In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, we look at the power of 'Radical Willingness'—a mindset shift that could be the key to unlocking your full potential. While Willingness alone won’t create the results you’re looking for, it’s table stakes to get in the game.
Join us as we explore how to cultivate the skill of experiencing discomfort so that you can take the kinds of actions that transform your business and life. You will learn very simple and practical approaches to facing the imposter within. Are you WILLing to check it out?
Links:
The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
people-pleasing, overwhelm, imposter syndrome
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Do you ever get caught sacrificing yourself for the sake of others? Sometimes people-pleasing rears it’s head and gets in the way of your business and life being the way you want it to be.
In this episode we look at the powerful concept of radical responsibility. We explore how embracing full responsibility for our thoughts and actions can lead to significant personal and business growth.
Shifting away from people-pleasing behaviors and acknowledging the limits of our control, we discuss how individuals can regain power over their lives and enterprises. We tackle common misconceptions around responsibility and blame while highlighting the importance of differentiating between what we can and cannot influence.
We share practical tips on how to avoid attempting to manage others' reactions and concentrate on truly manageable areas. This fundamental shift is resourceful for anyone aiming to lead a more empowered and authentic existence, both personally and professionally.
Links:
Get your Free copy of The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
people-pleasing, overwhelm, imposter syndrome
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Do you ever feel tired of doubting your decision making? Wish you had more confidence, better boundaries, or more work-life balance?
Tuning in to this episode will give you important insight into something you might not have considered yet… your mindset.
In this episode we cover essential mindset transformations for business owners. Discover how making eight simple yet profound choices can amplify your personal power and efficacy in your business, helping you overcome overwhelm, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure.
Listen to discover the 8 simple choices you can make to create a problem-free business. You will learn exactly how to take control of your thoughts and actions to manifest the business reality you've always desired.
Here are the 8 Radical Shifts covered in this podcast
- Radical Responsibility
- Radical Willingness
- Radical Acceptance
- Radical Authenticity
- Radical Self-Belief
- Radical Belonging
- Radical Open-Mindedness
- Radical Presence
Links:
The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshift
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Every time we are about to take a big step, and we question ourselves if we are on the right track or making the right choice, where does that voice come from? Is it fear of failure? Is it self-doubt, our gut waving at us, trying to stop us from making a mistake, or is it just us getting in our way?
In this MVP episode, I'm joined by Sophie Weill to identify where this voice comes from, how to avoid falling into a plateau in our personal and professional growth, determine if we are making decisions out of fear or love, and identify self-doubt's red flags.
Together, we discuss the importance of recognizing the authority and autonomy over our life choices and the need to stop seeing failure as an end and understand it as part of every process. We also explore the concept of externalizing authority, building external and internal self-trust mechanisms, and developing the strength to be ready to face the risk and the consequences of our actions.
In This Episode:
- Every time we ask a question, we are making an assumption
- The baby and the cliff. Why do we tend to check with an external source if we are making the right choice
- About what we choose every time we make a decision
- How to detangle ourselves from the need for an external authority guiding us to the right path
- Are we acting out of love and alignment, or fear and avoidance
Resources:
- Active Ingredient Podcast
- Crawling experience predicts avoidance of real cliffs and water cliffs: Insights from a new paradigm. - Burnay, C., & Cordovil, R. (2016).
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
Connect with Sophie :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-weill-4bb9073b/
IG: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-weill-4bb9073b/https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/?hl=es
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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In this MVP episode, we talk about the zone of genius with Sophie Weill, Founder of the PR Agency Nude Nation Relations and host of the Active Ingredient podcast.
Together, we unravel this fascinating topic. We delve into what is the zone of genius, why it is often related to the Japanese "Ikigai" concept, and what we can do to operate 100% of the time in it.
We discuss what it takes to hone the skills that belong to our zone of genius, why we feel miserable when we spend too much time out of it, and why, by doing this, we end up blocking others from accessing their own. We also differentiate zone of genius from zone of excellence, analyze the "know every moving part of your company" business model, and introduce the concept of enrolling as an upgrade of the word, delegating.
In This Episode:
- What it means to operate in our zone of genius
- Does our "original setup," or how we are hardwired, affect how we connect with our zone of genius
- How do we block others from operating in their zone of genius when we decide to work out of ours
- The importance of checking in with ourselves regularly
- The differences between zone of genius and zone of excellence
- When we feel effective and impactful yet not productive, how can we change that mentality
Resources:
- Nude Nation Relations website
- Active Ingredient Podcast
- Book: Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
Connect with Sophie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-weill-4bb9073b/
IG: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-weill-4bb9073b/https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/?hl=es
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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In this MVP episode, Ben and Clayton have a conversation about mindsets, experiences, egos, and uncertainty in life. A lot of us experience adversity and multiple challenges in our everyday life. It is up to us to be resilient and look forward to a brighter tomorrow. In this episode, Ben and Clayton focus on anti-fragility, its definition, and its various concepts.
In This Episode:
- Defining Anti-Fragility
- Engaging with uncertainty
- Fragile Mentality
- Ego & Metaphor
- Success
- Identity
- Proximal Development - The anti-fragility mindset can be described as developing a new relationship with uncertainty—one where you welcome uncertainty into life. Clayton references Jordan Peterson: with the zone of proximal development. It’s the line between order and chaos. Where you’re in the unknown and then you venture into the unknown, it completely blows you into pure chaos and disintegration.
- Transformation
- Annihilation
You can follow Ben and Clayton on their socials:
Ben: Website l IG
Clayton: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn l IG
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Ironically, acceptance is one of the most resisted concepts when it comes to wrapping our minds around it. It's an idea that is hard to grasp without confusing it with something else like tolerance, resignation, or agreement.
In this MVP episode, Clayton and I talk about one of the radical shifts we can make to change our world: radical acceptance. We delve into why it is so hard to connect with radical acceptance and embrace it in the present moment without feeling we are losing something.
Together, we uncover the several meanings we tend to attribute to acceptance that doesn't necessarily describe what it is and how it can serve us. We pay attention to the language we use to describe acceptance and get in touch with how those words land within ourselves and make us feel. We also go through some practical and philosophical ways to embrace acceptance in the present moment and learn how to be friends with the things we want to change in ourselves and the world around us.
In This Episode:
- Some of the things acceptance is NOT
- It's practice until it's not. What happens when we decide to embrace acceptance
- About the language, we wrap around acceptance and how it makes us feel
- For how long we can resist the river flow
- What else do we resist when we try to fight reality
- What is acceptance's essence
- Practical and philosophical ways to embrace and connect with radical acceptance
- How to be friends with the things we want to change
Resources:
- Book: James Clear - Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
Connect with Clayton :
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Although success and failure are antonyms, in practice, they are complementary. In any endeavor, failing is the most logical way to reach success. The truth is that accomplishing something we want badly has more to do with the will to succeed than how and how many times we fail at trying.
In this MVP episode, we discuss radical commitment, the only tool we need to go through, manage, and conquer anything we put our minds into. We analyze the power of radical commitment, go through the four steps to choosing it to be our opt-out to failure, and learn how to put failure in perspective and change our perceptions about it. In addition, we explore and understand why sometimes it is so hard to commit to something.
In This Episode:
- What is radical commitment, and how can it serve us to reach our goals
- What are the three main reasons why we have a hard time committing to something
- Would you do something knowing you'd fail a thousand times before succeeding?
- The importance of picturing a possible path for us
- Burn the ships! Setting ourselves for success
- The true meaning of committing. It's not about sticking to something
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Most entrepreneurs, especially those who reach a certain level of success, sooner or later experience a sense of disbelief in their abilities and unworthiness of what they've accomplished; they feel like a fraud.
These feelings are best known as imposter syndrome. Although we are beings having human experiences, and it's completely normal to feel like this, there are ways to mitigate these sensations and slowly but surely, erase them from our system.
In this MVP episode, Ben explores why we experience imposter syndrome and why it's so common among successful people. The "curse of knowledge" and its role in creating the feeling of unworthiness, and practical ways to deal with it are also covered.
Our world is shaped by what we are looking for, let's not overlook the importance of celebrating our wins and appreciating our progress.
In This Episode:
- If you are experiencing imposter syndrome, you are not alone
- About the "curse of knowledge" and how it affects us
- A couple of practical ways to deal with the "curse of knowledge"
- What is a "personal badassery list," and how it can serve us
- The myth about levels of mastery and incorporating new knowledge
- The importance of looking at our wins and celebrating them
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Approaching every aspect of life as a zero-sum game not only adds unnecessary pressure, but it chops off our creativity and forces us to operate from a scarcity mindset.
In this MVP episode, I'm joined by Clayton Olson to talk about the limitations of having a zero-sum game mindset, how it impacts our professional and personal lives, and how to avoid being trapped in it.
Our conversation revolves around how we are socially conditioned to operate from a zero-sum game mindset, the debilitating and daunting tendency of setting external mile markers, and the distinction between what we need and what we want. We also touch on how the zero-sum game mindset affects our sentimental, professional, and personal lives and what are the most effective motivators to reach our goals.
In addition, Clayton shares a powerful framework to transform external mile markers into internal ones by celebrating small victories and focusing on the path behind us.
In this episode, we cover:
- What the zero-sum game mindset is and how it affects the way we approach our goals and challenges in life
- How the zero-sum game mentality affects us in our relationships
- How external mile markers hold us back
- The competition looks utterly different when looked at it from outside the zero-sum game mindset
- What can we do to avoid falling into the zero-sum game mentality trap
- We are so busy trying to get there that we don't realize we already are there
Resources:
- Book: Daniel H. Pink - Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Clayton :
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Clayton and Ben are back with a MVP episode and this time they're talking about the importance of boundaries. Setting boundaries is key to having a meaningful life. They allow you to create space for the things that matter most to you. They protect your relationships. They save you time.
But it can be difficult to set boundaries with other people. We want to be liked, we don't want to rock the boat. We're afraid of what other people might think or say. So how do we find the balance between building solid relationships and protecting what’s important?
In this episode we discuss:
- The consequences of ineffective boundaries
- What boundaries are (and aren’t)
- The root of effective boundaries
- The beliefs that get in the way of boundaries
- The two kinds of boundaries
- The 3 properties of a core value
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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“People pleasing brings a ton of limitations and really gets in the way of us being able to create adult relationships where there's vulnerability, authenticity, transparency, and a resilience in the connection where both people can be seen and actually loved,” explains co-host Clayton Olson. If you have a tendency toward people pleasing, you are likely not being your authentic self and may even be struggling to find your tribe. Truthfully, it takes a lot of inner work to reverse the childhood conditioning that reinforces people pleasing behaviors, but it is worth it to build better relationships. In this MVP episode, co-host Clayton Olson and I talk about why people pleasing exists and how to stop people pleasing and start forming more authentic relationships.
When we are children, we rely on the relationship with our caregivers for everything. This means that we tend to learn pretty quickly that it works in our favor to try to please them. However, this type of relationship is very unbalanced and doesn’t work in adulthood. If we constantly try to please everyone, we can never show our true selves. And instead of attracting our tribe, we will attract the tribe that fits the false self that we created to please others. In order to stop people pleasing and start living authentically, we must figure out what our own principles are and stick to them.
People pleasing can be a really problematic tendency for many people because it is a survival technique we learn in childhood. Even though people pleasing may seem harmless, it tends to lead to resentment, poor boundaries, and inauthentic relationships.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Unworthiness is a layered and complex feeling; it can also be manifested in different ways, from overworking ourselves to exhaustion, imposter syndrome, or paralysis.
In this MVP episode, Clayton Olson helps me unravel unworthiness' tricky ways. We learn about the concept of worthiness, how it might be showing up in our lives, and what we can do to reverse unworthiness symptoms and effects.
Throughout our conversation, we analyze some of the typical responses to feeling unworthy, like overworking or procrastination, their origin, and what they are trying to protect us from. Clayton shares Richard Schwartz's fascinating view of humans as a constellation of parts. We take a deeper look at these parts separately, unravel their original intentions, and figure out why they might not be helping us move forward.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Clayton's look of worthiness (2:12)
- Why we don't do the things, we are supposed to do. The feeling of guilt and obligation (3:45)
- What are overworking, procrastination, and the imposter syndrome protecting us from (4:25)
- The use of the word "should" and the oppressive approach to our tasks (9:31)
- At what point in their lives does someone lose their worthiness, and why (19:27)
- The power of affirmations, visualization, and taking action (22:58)
Resources:
- If you'd like to enter into a one-on-one dialogue with Clayton about what you can create in your business or relationship, click here.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Clayton :
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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In this MVP (most valuable podcast) we cover the following... If you're like me, you love learning new things that can help you in your life. If you haven't caught last week's Shift to Freedom yet, we talked all about how to use empowering language to create the life you love. But there were just too many for one episode!
That's why I'm excited to share with you the latest episode. In this episode, we discuss four more of the most common language patterns of limiting beliefs and how you can talk to yourself instead.
- In this episode you’ll discover:
- How can’t never could
- That time Ben broke the rules
- How you create the world with language
- What to do when you don’t know
- How to just quit trying
- By all means, lie to yourself
- How to fail spectacularly!
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben & Paige:
lucidshiftcoaching.com
Lucid Shift Coaching IG
https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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In this MVP (most valuable podcast) we cover the following... We've all heard "glass half full/empty" as an analogy for optimism and pessimism. But really think about it for a second. When you are looking at the glass as half-full, you have a genuinely different perspective on the world than when you are seeing it as half-empty.
There are lots of different ways that we can use language that accidentally limit our possibilities in the world. It might sound minor, but I can't stress the impact of this enough.
Empowering language is one of the master keys to creating the life you want. It can be the difference between feeling stuck and feeling motivated, between feeling victimized and feeling empowered.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of language
- A ‘bad’ place to get started
- 'Should’ you even listen to this part?
- 3 intrinsic motivators and how to counteract them
- This could ‘make you’ a bit uncomfortable
- You mean, like, the cult of positivity?
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben & Paige:
lucidshiftcoaching.com
Lucid Shift Coaching IG
https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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In this episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast, host Ben Easter announces an upcoming break where no new podcasts will be released for a few weeks. During this period, the team will focus on reimagining, reinvigorating, and re-envisioning the podcast to better cater to your needs, without changing its core purpose. Listeners are encouraged to revisit previous episodes during this break, and can look forward to a reinvigorated podcast upon return.
Links to our Favorite Episodes:
Zone of Genius with Sophie
Imposter Syndrome
Unworthiness with Clayton
Analysis Paralysis with Sophie
Setting Boundaries with Clayton
Resourceful Language 1 with Paige
Resourceful Language 2 with Paige
Exploring Frozen with Paige
Money Mindset Part 1 with Paige
Money Mindset Part 2 with Paige
People Pleasing with Clayton
Affirmations with Paige
Values-Based Communication with Paige
No Apology Necessary with Paige
Unlocking Limiting beliefs with Grace Clarke
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
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You might have heard of attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, etc.), but did you know that your attachment style can impact your abilities as a leader?
In this episode, hosts Ben Easter and Clayton Olson explore how our attachment styles, originating from early relationships with caregivers, can significantly impact our leadership styles and interpersonal relationships.
They dissect the core beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, and impact of anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment styles on leadership. The discussion provides practical tips for accepting your current style as well as shifting towards a secure leadership style, encouraging greater flexibility and adaptability.
Listen in to gain insights into your leadership style and learn how to level up your relationship skills for a healthier working environment.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
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In this episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast, we discuss the notion of self-trust and how it contributes to our general well-being and success in life. We explore the issues of identity, positive self-talk, decision making, and overcoming struggles by cultivating self-trust. We propose several strategies to build your confidence, perceive reality in a more resourceful way, and navigate life using your core values and intrinsic desires. Try on the lens of maintaining optimism and being open to all possibilities, regardless of the challenges you encounter.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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For a lot of business owners, business feels complicated, unclear, and disorganized. Founders end up spending a lot of time outside of their zone of genius.
In this episode, I talked with Spencer Cox, founder of CoachOS, about mental models that can help you streamline, simplify, and generally joy-ify your relationship with your business.
Tune in to this conversation to get yourself some high-leverage insights for when you’re thinking about your business operations.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Connect with Spencer Cox:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencercox/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/strategicspence/
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‘Magic’ is about thinking beyond conventional boundaries. It’s about creating awareness of the hidden forces at work that shape outcomes and the verbal ‘spells’ you cast with how you talk about your business and life. And even finding inspiration in appreciating the magic of the mundane.
In this episode, we explore the concept of magic in everyday life and the power of 'make believe' to enhance the way you feel about your business and life, get unstuck, and achieve better results.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Improving your negotiation skills can lead to better sales, strategic partnerships, and stronger relationships for your business.
In this episode, we discuss the art and science of negotiation with Gerta Malaj, a world-class negotiator. Gerta dispels misconceptions about negotiation and shares practical tips and strategies that will help you change every interaction from 'dividing a pie' to 'expanding the pie' outcome.
From identifying your priorities to learning the power of silence, Gerta imparts practical wisdom to help you supercharge your negotiations and create win-win scenarios.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Ep 1 - How Would You Operate If You Were Already There with Clayton Olson (Zero-sum game): https://shows.acast.com/the-shift-to-freedom/episodes/how-would-you-operate-if-you-were-already-there-with-clayton
YourNegotiations.com - Personal Priorities for Negotiations in Startups: https://drive.google.com/file/d/154RvnJZx2-Y7_b74EyeVpIok0D75GqSi/view?usp=sharing
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Connect with Gerta:
Website YourNegotiations.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gertamalaj
IG: https://www.instagram.com/gertanegotiates/
Facebook community: http://bit.ly/gertagroup
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Who else wishes they had a more peaceful mind?
As an entrepreneur, you're probably used to a busy mind. You might catch yourself procrastinating or hesitating when faced with it. But what if, instead of avoiding discomfort, you could embrace it and use it to improve?
Creating peace through mindfulness is about developing a practice of remaining present, observing your thinking, accepting your reality, and managing your mind.
In this episode, discover practical approaches that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you notice unresourceful thought patterns and think your way free.
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Being an entrepreneur is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. A path of continuous improvement, overcoming challenges, and personal development.
In this episode, I talked to Charles Cormier, a many time entrepreneur, biohacker, and ultra athlete.
We discuss the enigma of product-market fit and how to turn your business into a success-generating machine.
It’s an inspiring jaunt through the topics of rigorous self-improvement, market mastery, and how you can align your work to carve out a path to freedom. It’s just full of gems.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
Check out Charles’ Podcast here: CEO Wisdom Podcast - Blindspots, energy, values, and AI with Ben Easter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1I_h1XZ54g&t=846s
Connect with Charles:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/charlesnsystems
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Ever found yourself in a tough spot where it seems like the world is against you? How do you navigate the stormy seas of life's trials with resilience and grace? In this episode, your Ben Easter and Clayton Olson take you on a journey through embracing hardship and supporting yourself during challenges.
In Episode 80, we explore the concept of having your own back during tough times and how to approach challenges with dignity, resourcefulness, and creativity. Ben and Clayton explore the ebb and flow of life's struggles, drawing parallels to the stock market's highs and lows, stressing the importance of aligning with core values, embracing a sense of connection, and harnessing positive energy. They invite you into open conversations about the fear of burdening others with our struggles. Sharing poignant references from Bruce Almighty and Braveheart, this episode is an empowering guide to standing tall amidst life's upheavals.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of being a friend to yourself in dark times
- Replacing self-judgment with unconditional self-love
- Embracing difficulties as opportunities for growth and self-connection
- Breaking free from self-imposed isolation during tough times
- Aligning with principles that are larger than ourselves
*The quote “When in doubt, zoom out” is attributed to Reggie Watts
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
Connect with Clayton :
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
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How can cultivating gratitude rewire your mindset and enhance your life? Just in time for the holidays, hosts Paige and Ben Easter explore how our internal "search engine" determines what we notice and appreciate. They'll guide you through a gratitude exercise designed to shift your attention gears to a more positive, “glass half-full” perspective.
In this episode, Paige and Ben discuss the power of gratitude and its potential to change our perception of reality. Using engaging metaphors and insightful discussions, they discuss the intricacies of the human mind, the influence of the reticular activating system, and how our attention and intentions shape our life experiences. So, whether you're seeking ways to improve your mindset, or reignite the magic of holidays, this is an episode you won't want to skip.
Key Takeaways:
- How gratitude can influence your perception of reality
- How gratitude can impact how “lucky” you are
- The interconnectedness of your thoughts and your emotional state
- Practical exercises to help leverage the power of gratitude
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham: https://www.abraham-hicks.com/
Optical Illusion - Old or Young Woman?: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-optical-illusion-The-Young-Girl-Old-Woman.png
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Are you struggling to find balance between generating ideas and taking action? Tune in as Ben Easter and guest Piper Watson share insightful strategies on finding equilibrium and creating spaciousness in your life.
In this episode, host Ben Easter invites life and business coach Piper Watson to explore the concept of balance between ideas and action. Drawing inspiration from the yin yang symbol and the seasons, they discuss the importance of embracing stuckness as an opportunity for growth and using thoughtful questions to navigate through it. Piper shares her expertise on the Heroine's Journey, the energetics of masculine and feminine energies, dreaming, visualization exercises, and the power of reflection. They touch on topics such as prioritization, breaking tasks into simple steps, accountability, and the role of spaciousness in finding clarity and freedom in life and business.
Key Moments:
- Understanding the Heroine's Journey and the importance of going inward for answers
- How to approach and overcome challenges around your dreams
- Balancing reflection and action in life for more freedom and fulfillment
- The concept of cycles of action and reflection to create priorities
- Introducing the "rule of three" to filter ideas and take inspired action steps
- Embracing spaciousness as a superpower and prioritizing self-care and wholeness
- Nurturing exploration, trust in the process, and following the breadcrumbs to find clarity
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
Connect with Piper:
Website: https://www.piperwatson.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepiperwatson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piper.watson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piper-watson/
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Do you ever find yourself caught in a negative spiral? You might be having a human experience that will pass in time. Or you might be stuck in pessimistic thinking. Many of our thoughts and beliefs go unexamined, and simply shining a flashlight on them can bring a profound shift to your life. In this episode of "The Shift to Freedom," hosts Paige and Ben Easter dive into the ABCs of optimism, exploring how examining our thoughts can lead to a freer and more fulfilling existence. By questioning the truth and usefulness of our thoughts, mindfully exploring their consequences, and embracing a healthy assessment of optimism, this episode provides the tools to break free from toxic positivity and create an authentic connection with ourselves and others.
Key Moments:
- Mindfulness and awareness: The power of questioning our thoughts and beliefs
- Practical tools: Thought logs and externalizing our thoughts
- Cognitive distortions: Recognizing broad overgeneralizations and language traps
- True and useful: The importance of letting go of thoughts that don't serve us
- Beyond thoughts: Examining thoughts for facts
- Martin Seligman's approach to optimism: Truth and usefulness of thoughts
- Unpacking mindset issues: Models and practices for shifting our thoughts
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman: https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/
Tony Robbins Emotions Framework: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/be-the-master-of-your-emotions-2/
Byron Katie The Work: https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/
Brooke Castillo The Model Framework: https://thelifecoachschool.com/self-coaching-model-guide/
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Changing your mindset can supercharge your energy levels and free up more time in your life! In this episode of "The Shift to Freedom," host Ben Easter and guest Saren Eads - The Emotional Wealth Coach, discuss the power of shifting your thinking to experience positive change. They explore the impact of embracing anxiety, building emotional wealth, and finding balance in entrepreneurship. Get ready to upgrade your mindset and unlock your limitless potential!
Key Moments:
- Answering unanswered questions and embracing fears head-on
- Resilience and navigating anxiety in the entrepreneurial journey
- Turning a side hustle into a thriving business while on maternity leave
- Balancing personal life and business growth
- Challenging the belief that hustling is the only way to succeed
- Overcoming fears of failure and reframing your mindset
- Creating wealth from the inside out by transforming your relationship with time and energy.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
Connect with Saren Eads:
Website: Sareneads.com
IG: Instagram.com/sareneads
About: Saren is a life coach to help women take their ideas and turn them into reality through creating emotional wealth. She started her coaching business while pregnant and replaced her salary while on maternity leave in 2021. A big philosophy she lives by is creating time freedom and living your life authentically while making an impact. She now has a multiple 6 figure business 2 years later and is scaling to her first million dollar year. She is someone who is lit up on life and loves to romanticize the little things. She loves to travel, be a mom, and help women have it all however that looks like to them. Dreams are meant to be lived!
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Tired of constantly trying to please others and feeling like you're losing touch with your true self? Want to break free from the people-pleasing trap and start living life on your own terms? Discover how authentic expression can be the antidote you've been searching for.
In this philosophical episode, hosts Paige and Ben Easter explore the concept of authenticity and how it can liberate us from the endless cycle of people pleasing. They delve into the underlying challenges of worthiness, the power of resonance, and the importance of understanding our own "yeses" and "nos." With insightful examples and insights, this conversation will empower you to prioritize your needs while fostering genuine connections with others.
Key Moments:
- Exploring the irony of kindness as a distraction from deeper issues
- The core challenge of worthiness
- Resonating at our true frequency in the world
- The power of our thoughts and actions
- Understanding accountability and integrity in decision-making
- Embracing authenticity and attracting like-minded individuals
- Redefining selfishness as a positive attribute
Join Paige and Ben as they peel back the layers of people-pleasing and guide you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. It's time to shift gears and reclaim your power.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Are you constantly juggling a never-ending to-do list? Struggling to identify what truly matters in your life and business? In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, Paige and Ben explore the art of prioritization, offering practical strategies to help you gain clarity and focus on what's truly important. Get ready to shift your mindset and discover the freedom that comes with prioritizing effectively.
As Ben and Paige explore the concept of prioritization, they delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of determining what truly matters in life and business. From evaluating the wheel of life to understanding task dependencies, they provide insights and tools to help you make conscious choices and find what is useful for you. Tune in for their discussion on the power of prioritizing.
Key Moments:
- [05:12] What would you have wished to have done on your deathbed? Reflecting on mortality as a tool for priority setting.
- [13:45] The "wheel of life" exercise: A practical approach to evaluating different dimensions of your life.
- [19:28] Setting personal thresholds: Identifying necessary conditions for improvement in low-rated areas.
- [26:55] Using the concept of essential value to determine dependencies in business.
- [32:16] Taking uncomfortable actions: How discomfort can lead to desired outcomes.
- [39:02] Focus on doing what's truly important: Identifying essentials and avoiding overwhelm.
- [45:50] The power of acknowledging personal desires and wants, and finding fulfillment in life and relationships.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Core Values Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/the-shift-to-freedom/episodes/core-values-the-compass-for-a-purposeful-journey-with-paige-
Language Podcasts:
Part 1 - https://shows.acast.com/the-shift-to-freedom/episodes/using-language-to-create-your-life
Part 2 - https://shows.acast.com/the-shift-to-freedom/episodes/using-language-to-create-your-life-part-2-with-paige-easter
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Do you feel like you've fallen out of love with your business? Discover valuable insights and practical tips on how to reignite the passion in your business and create a sustainable and fulfilling relationship.
In this episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast, hosts Paige and Ben Easter dive into the topic of falling in and out of love with your business. They explore the importance of having a strong relationship with your business, so it can provide the freedom you desire. Paige and Ben discuss the signs that indicate you may be falling out of love with your business, how beliefs about business being a grind can affect your relationship, and the importance of managing emotions and staying aligned. Tune in for valuable insights on maintaining a healthy and fulfilling connection with your business.
Key Moments:
- [00:00:01] Introduction to the episode and the importance of having a great relationship with your business.
- [00:01:59] Recognizing when you're falling out of love with your business and the impact of fear on your relationship.
- [00:04:20] Signs that indicate you may be experiencing an unresourceful relationship with your business, such as overwhelm and resentment.
- [00:05:44] How the belief that business is a constant struggle or a constant state of bliss can affect your relationship with your business.
- [00:07:05] The analogy of pushing a swing when starting a business and the importance of managing expectations.
- [00:10:20] Tips for navigating the ups and downs of business ownership, including self-awareness and self-compassion.
- [00:13:48] The role of alignment and finding joy in your work to maintain a healthy relationship with your business.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi- https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202
Gay Hendricks (Genius Zone) - https://hendricks.com/
Ikigai - https://becomingbetter.org/ikigai/
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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In this conversation we take a look at a crucial aspect of running a successful business: understanding the value of an offering. Hosts Paige and Ben Easter explore the costs, pricing strategies, customer value, and transformational potential behind products and services. If you've ever found yourself struggling to set the right price or communicate the true value of your business to customers, this episode shares insights and strategies that will help you navigate the complex world of pricing and value in the entrepreneurial landscape. Join Paige and Ben as they uncover the secrets to unlocking the true value of your offerings.
- [0:52] Introduction to the importance of understanding costs in running a business.
- [3:15] Exploring the costs associated with products and services.
- [6:10] The concept of pricing, markups, and finding the right balance.
- [10:02] Solving problems and making investments in business.
- [13:45] Setting the right price and being competitive in the market.
- [17:30] The value of understanding customer goals.
- [20:15] Quantifying value in dollars and cents and the emotional aspects of the relationship.
In this episode, Paige and Ben demystify how to determine the value of your offerings by analyzing costs, pricing, customer desires, and transformational potential. They provide valuable insights and practical strategies that will help entrepreneurs set the right price, communicate value effectively, and create a win-win situation for themselves and their customers. So give it a listen and unleash the true value of your business!
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Customer Avatar ChatGPT Exercise: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/optimize-your-customer-insights-with-chatgpt/
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Tired of feeling burned out and lacking inspiration in your work? Discover the secret to unlocking your true creative potential and achieving greater success by embracing self-care and reflection. In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, Ben Easter and Clayton Olson delve into the transformative power of taking a step back, finding new models for success, and harnessing the magic of relationships for personal and professional growth.
In the second part of their conversation, Ben and Clayton explore the relationship between rest, creativity, and productivity. They share personal anecdotes, insightful stories, and perspectives to help you shift your mindset and tap into your unlimited potential. From challenging conventional ideas about relationships to investigating self-talk, this episode provides a roadmap for harnessing your inner power and finding fulfillment in both work and personal life.
Key Moments:
- The importance of operating in a creative and executive mindset to make strategic decisions
- Breaking free from stagnation and finding new models for success
- Transformations in relationships and rediscovering a better version of yourself
- Embracing happiness as a choice and finding joy in the journey
- Investigating your thoughts and beliefs in business and relationships
- Showing up as a high-value individual to influence how others treat you
- The impact of self-talk on attracting high-quality relationships and connections
So, if you're ready to unlock your true creative potential and find fulfillment in your work and relationships, tune in to Ep 71 - part 2 with Ben and Clayton on The Shift to Freedom podcast. Get ready to shift your perspective and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Ep 29: Getting out of the Drama Triangle with Clayton Olson (Apple l Spotify)
Connect with Clayton :
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Struggling to find balance between your business and personal life? Wondering how to navigate the treacherous waters of love and entrepreneurship? Tune in to learn the 9 hidden truths that can transform your approach to business and love, and unlock the freedom you've been seeking.
In this episode of "The Shift to Freedom," hosts Ben Easter and Clayton Olson dive into the 9-hidden truths of business and love. With a focus on personal development, authenticity, and taking risks, Clayton Olson shares his wisdom on navigating the complex worlds of entrepreneurship and relationships. From prioritizing personal well-being and embracing failure to finding your voice and letting go of control, our hosts offer insights that may shift your perspective and help you thrive in both business and love. Don't miss out on this conversation that may inspire you to shift your perspective and step into your true potential.
Key Moments:
- [Timestamp 04:12] Why prioritizing personal well-being is crucial before problem-solving
- [Timestamp 08:56] The importance of embracing failure and recognizing its transformative power
- [Timestamp 14:40] How to enjoy the journey and process of becoming better
- [Timestamp 20:26] Exploring the infinite game of business and love
- [Timestamp 25:18] Finding your voice and clarifying what you want
- [Timestamp 31:05] The power of taking action in the right direction
- [Timestamp 37:42] Letting go of control and embracing authenticity in business and love
Links:
Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Connect with Clayton :
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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"You will only ever do anything in your whole life, ever, if you want to do it." says Ben Easter.
Ever been caught in the trap of feeling unmotivated, pushing through tasks with sheer willpower? Ben and Paige Easter understand the struggle. In this episode, they challenge some of our beliefs about motivation and the art of getting things done.
They explore motivation that stems from our genuine desires and interests. They question the heavy "should", "have to", and "need to" phrasing that often burdens our tasks, nudging listeners toward a more genuine approach: focusing on what genuinely excites us.
They encourage a routine self-check-in, emphasizing the need to prioritize well-being and align with our core desires. By doing so, they suggest, we can sculpt a life more attuned to our values, one that is inherently more fulfilling.
Key Takeaways:
- Motivation is not something that can be forced or summoned through willpower. It is important to connect with our intrinsic motivations and desires.
- The language of "should, have to, need to" is not useful and often creates resistance. Instead, focus on what you want and connect with your desires.
- Prioritization is key when feeling overwhelmed with tasks. Identify your big rocks and align your actions with your values and goals.
- Check in with the four physicals: sleep, nutrition, movement, and energetic cycles. Taking care of your physical well-being is essential for motivation and productivity.
- Practice connecting your desires with your actions. Ask yourself if there are alternative ways to fulfill your desires that align better with your preferences and values.
Quotes:
- "The thing that I hear so frequently is like having trouble finding motivation." (1:41 | Ben)
- "I think motivation is a myth because we're all motivated to do things intrinsically." (2:31 | Ben)
- "I think the error in thinking here is that it comes down to willpower…willpower is not as useful as people tend to think." (03:09 | Paige)
- "People think the solution to this is better time management…if only I could figure out how to pack more into the day." (05:27 | Ben)
- "You will only ever do anything in your whole life ever if you want to do it." (15:40 | Ben)
- "Quit pretending that there's something else other than what you want." (19:54 | Ben)
- "Connect with your desire…focus your energy on that and continue to connect with it." (22:56 | Ben)
- "Can I think of any other way that I can get that experience without doing this thing that I don't want to do?" (23:19 | Ben)
- "Check in with your motivation, your intrinsic motivation…think about what is driving you as a person." (28:12 | Ben)
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gym
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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"Networking is not just about connecting with others, it's about finding a values-aligned community where you can thrive and grow together." says Ben Easter.
In today's Shift to Freedom podcast episode, Ben and Paige Easter delve into the important topic of building community through networking. They tackle the pervasive sense of isolation that many entrepreneurs experience, especially common with founders and solopreneurs who suffer from the absence of a peer group in their businesses.
The duo navigates the complexities of forging connections in our modern, ever-changing society while spotlighting the growing opportunities offered through online relationships. They also explore how to conquer hurdles like social anxiety and the fear of being turned down, emphasizing the importance of aligning with individuals who resonate with your fundamental beliefs.
Ben and Paige share their own networking journeys and offer actionable advice, including leveraging meetups and tapping into networks that align with your passions. This episode will encourage you to take steps forward to build a broader base of support for your entrepreneurial journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Building a network is important for overcoming the loneliness of owning a business and having peers to connect with.
- In today's world, networking can extend beyond geographical boundaries thanks to the internet, allowing for connections with people who share your values.
- Overcoming social anxiety is crucial for building a network, and it requires courage and a shift in mindset.
- Networking can be approached as simply connecting with humans and getting to know them, rather than focusing solely on sales or client acquisition.
- An ideal network is one that is values-aligned, where you can find support, collaboration, and mentorship from like-minded individuals.
Quotes:
- "I think having a conversation about making it easier and more inevitable to build a network and a supportive group of peers and mentors and colleagues that you can talk to to help you feel more connected in the world is really useful." (01:37 | Ben)
- "All things being equal, people choose to do business with their friends. And then all things being unequal, people still choose to do business with their friends." (14:43 | Ben)
- "Finding places where people are congregating around some activity that you really enjoy is a great way to get yourself kicked off finding people in values alignment." (28:41 | Ben)
Links:
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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"Every toleration we hold onto is like a program running in the background, draining our energy and holding us back from living our freedom. It's time to reboot, clear the list, and become the version of ourselves that takes care of what's important. Zap those tolerations and watch as your mental space and self-image transform." - Ben Easter
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and burdened by the little things in life? Do you want to break free from the energy-draining monster known as tolerations? In this week’s episode, Ben and Paige Easter dive into the important topic of tolerations. They discuss how tolerations can drain our energy and hold us back from living our best lives. Drawing from an analogy of computer system maintenance, they emphasize the importance of identifying and addressing these tolerations to free up mental space and boost productivity. The hosts share practical strategies, such as creating a list of tolerations and prioritizing them based on values alignment and impact. They also highlight the transformative power of taking action on these tolerations, not only in terms of clearing our physical and mental space but also in shaping our self-image and identity.
Key Takeaways:
- Tolerations are the things in our reality that we are unsatisfied with or that require our attention.
- Tolerations can lead to feelings of overwhelm, burnout, and confusion, as well as negatively impact our self-esteem.
- Writing down our tolerations and creating a list helps us identify and prioritize them.
- Taking action to address tolerations not only frees up mental space but also reinforces our identity as someone who takes care of things.
Quotes:
- "There's just this aspect of reality where you just like you decide that you're going to take care of the things that are important to you to take care of in your reality. And there's something so both kind of nervous and intimidating about that decision, and also at the same time, so liberating once you've made the decision, you're just like, yeah, you know what? I take care of the things that are in my reality that I'm going to take care of." (5:40 | Paige Easter)
- "Sometimes just getting them out of your head, you can be like, oh, that's actually not that hard to do. I can just handle that. And you might feel inspired just writing the list down. You might notice that you get a little inspiration to go take care of some things because they're now present in your mind and aware. And as you write the list, you start to imagine yourself doing it." (25:03 | Paige Easter)
- "Every once in a while, go grab something off that list. If you do one a week and pull one of your tolerations off a week, you'll feel amazing." (21:12 | Ben Easter)
Links:
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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"Love and fear are the driving forces in life. When we lean towards love, listen to our hearts, and take courageous leaps, we contribute to a better reality for everyone. It's about embracing courage and understanding, rather than succumbing to fear," says Paige Easter, Co-host of the Shift to Freedom podcast.
This week, Ben and Paige are digging into their impressions of the beloved Disney classic, Pocahontas! While Ben experiences the movie for the first time, Paige fondly recalls it as a cherished part of her childhood. The hosts explore the film's themes of love and fear, and the thought-provoking interplay of toxic masculinity versus healthy masculinity portrayed through the movie’s supporting characters. While Pocahontas may not boast metaphors like other Disney classics, the hosts celebrate the lessons and insights that Pocahontas imparts about having the courage to follow your heart in the face of adversity, taking the time to truly listen to those you disagree with in order to resolve differences, and generally following your heart’s call.
Key Takeaways:
- Love and understanding possess the power to conquer fear and turmoil
- Attentive listening bridges gaps and nurtures connections
- Choosing the path less traveled, coupled with an adventurous spirit, can lead to genuine personal fulfillment
Quotes
- "I think it is a risky path to ride the river that is less known and that is choppier, and that is less smooth. But ultimately, the willingness to embrace courage, and listen and understand things in your world will serve you in the long run and will amount to much more safety than just following the traditional path where you actually still don't know what is around the bend." (25:42 | Ben Easter)
- "For me, it was all about love and fear and that when you are leaning towards and allowing yourself to want things and listen to your heart that you take courageous leaps in it contributes to a better reality for everybody who's in it - versus being afraid and fearful and ending up (where) people get hurt." (25:37 | Paige Easter)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Unlocking financial freedom remains a tantalizing dream for many, but the journey to true independence is fraught with hurdles. In a riveting discussion, Ben Easter and John Ensley peel back the layers of a little-known financial strategy: cash value life insurance. Diving into the mechanics behind these policies, they unveil how cash value accumulates over time and the myriad advantages they hold. From exploiting tax benefits to harnessing policy loans for diverse purposes, the conversation unveils the potential for tax-free retirement income. With an expert's touch, they underscore the significance of tailored policies aligned with unique financial ambitions. Prepare to be enlightened as John divulges the inner workings of this extraordinary financial system, offering invaluable insights and long-term benefits for individuals and enterprising business owners alike.
Tips on becoming your own bank:
- Unravel the enigmatic realm of Cash Value Life Insurance, a unique pact between individuals and insurance companies that holds the keys to both a life-changing death benefit and a mysterious cash value component.
- Discover the myriad of tax advantages concealed within Cash Value Life Insurance, where tax-deferred growth, tax-free policy loans, and a mesmerizing tax-free death benefit can grant you financial power.
- Take advantage of Policy Loans, the secret weapon of those who wield Cash Value Life Insurance. Ascend to the realm of self-banking, accessing funds to fuel your dreams, from ambitious investments to grand business endeavors, all while basking in the allure of remarkably lower interest rates and unyielding growth.
Quotes
- "It's similar to any other savings vehicle, where you're investing money regularly, but without all the restrictions of traditional retirement accounts. The cash value grows over time and can be accessed through policy loans for various purposes." (John | 04:36)
- "The underlying contract continues to grow, as if you didn't borrow the money, while you can access financing, and you have the potential for tax advantages on both sides of the transaction." (John | 12:35)
- "Life insurance is one of the most underutilized sections of the tax code. It offers tax-deferred growth, tax-free policy loans, and a tax-free death benefit to beneficiaries." (John | 13:13)
Links
Connect with John Ensley:
https://jumponwithjohn.com/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Are you living within alignment with your core values? In today’s episode, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter are back to guide you on a purposeful journey toward freedom using core values as a compass. Whether you are brand new to the idea of core values or already have a list that you live by, reflecting on what matters most to you is a useful tool for growing and creating meaning within your life. If life’s purpose is the experience of your values, then you owe it to yourself to get really clear about what those values are and how you wish to see them expressed in your life. When you take the time to put words to these abstract concepts, it becomes easier to remember your values in the moment and make aligned decisions.
Tips for creating your compass:
- Core values are intrinsic, abstract and universal.
- We feel joy and purpose when we are living in alignment with our core values.
- Values are shorthand. They are represented by words that will spark your memory of whole concepts and do not have to even make sense to other people. Write a list of your core values, whittling it down over time to the ones that are the most important to you.
- Use your emotions to guide you on what your values are. Try describing your favorite person in the world and see what values you attribute to them.
- Return to your values list again and again, because values will shift as you grow and change.
Use your newly written core values list as a guide to help you along your journey to freedom. If you are engaging in activities that do not reflect your values or hanging out with people who are out of alignment with the world you are trying to build, then it may be time to begin embracing change. Put boundaries in place to protect your values and start living your life to the fullest!
Quotes
- “Joy is the experience of our core values.” (3:56 | Ben)
- “When we're creating a list of core values, what we're doing is we're making a shorthand for what is our operating system so that we can more quickly run through our checklist instead of trying to hold all things equally important and then find ourselves in analysis paralysis and not able to create meaning.” (4:25 | Paige)
- “I believe that your life's purpose is the experience of your values.” (5:00 | Ben)
- “I think of our emotions as our engine lights. These are what come up to tell us, hey, something wants to be paid attention to… somewhere between three and 10 would probably be a good place to start.” (10:02 | Paige)
- “Envy is a really good emotion to show us what we actually want in the world.” (14:10 | Paige)
- “We're so close to our values that we might not even notice what is important to us, because it's so core to who we are.” (18:56 | Ben)
- “Every time there's a fight between two people, there's a core values misalignment.” (25:00 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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It’s time to step into the unknown and unleash your inner badass! In today’s episode, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter are back to talk about confidence building through having the courage to take risky actions that are outside your comfort zone. So many people mistakenly think they need to wait until they feel confident to take certain actions, but that’s not the case! Confidence does not require you to overcome perfectionism. All it requires is the self-belief that whatever you wish to achieve is possible and that even if you do not succeed, you will still be okay in the end.
A few tips for confidence building and embracing your inner power:
- Don’t wait until you feel confident to act. Taking courageous, risky actions creates confidence.
- When someone gives you a compliment, accept it and say thank you! While you should not aim to rely on praise as your sole source of confidence, it can be useful for getting the wheel going and helping you to generate authentic self-worth.
- Develop an inner story where you view yourself as the successful, confident person you aspire to be through the use of visualization.
- Remember that you do not have to be perfect to be confident. We all know people who are very confident even when it may not seem totally deserved.
- Start to cultivate confidence through writing and referencing your own personal badassery list where you give yourself credit for all of your capabilities and achievements
You have everything you need within yourself to be the confident badass you were always meant to be. Each time you step into the unknown and navigate it successfully, you will become more and more confident in your own abilities. So stop waiting around and start taking action!
Quotes
- “If we're sitting around waiting to take action until we feel confidence, then we could be waiting for a really long time. Because it is the confidence that gives us action.” (4:18 | Ben)
- “If other people in the world around me are giving me praise, then that's a moment for me to have something new brought to my awareness.” (10:06 | Paige)
- “When you get a compliment, just say, thank you… That’s what a person who is confident says.” (13:08 | Ben)
- “What I think can be a really great antidote to overcoming lack of confidence is to start spending time with pictures of you being successful. Start visualizing that.” (14:35 | Paige)
- “I don't necessarily have to have success in sales, or whatever I'm up to in the world to believe that it is possible.” (17:44 | Paige)
- “What confidence really is, is our pushing of the threshold of what part of the unknown we're willing to traipse out into.” (21:24 | Ben)
- “If you want to cultivate confidence, take risky action.” (27:56 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Open yourself up to a world of possibilities through the power of visualization! In today’s episode, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter are back to share clear steps for leveraging visualization to step into the life of your dreams. Through visualizing your future, you can learn to create your own reality, manifest success and ultimately unlock your full potential.
A few key tips for utilizing visualization to create your desired future:
- Get really clear about your end goal before you even start visualizing anything
- Walk yourself backwards from your goal and determine what steps it would actually take to get there
- Figure out what your body would physically be doing during those steps and visualize yourself doing that in your mind
- Charge up your visualization process by approaching the exercise from a place of gratitude rather than fear or worry
Everyone engages in visualization all the time, even if they do not realize they are doing it. Instead of allowing unresourceful visualizations to continue playing in the background, start engaging in visualization exercises consciously and telling yourself the story that you want for your future.
Quotes
- “We're all running visualizations in our mind all the time.” (2:54 | Paige)
- “When you sit and do the visualization, your skill actually improves in a comparable way to people who are doing the physical practice in the world.” (6:58 | Ben)
- “The more you spend time in that visualization of your future, the more likely you are to notice when there are things that you might add to that future from your options in the present reality.” (12:49 | Ben)
- “One of the three major reasons for procrastination is that we don't know how to do something. So this visualization step can actually break that how barrier down so that we can get ourselves taking action.” (16:03 | Ben)
- “If we actually ask that question, do you believe that there is a series of actions that you could take, if only you knew what they were, and you were motivated to do them, and you took the actions, do you believe that there is some path that would get you there inevitably?” (19:29 | Ben)
- “We use the word visualization. But actually, what we mean is whatever your mode of creating in the future is inside yourself because it doesn't have to be visual.” (20:58 | Ben)
- “The more we practice it the more we're making those neural pathways, the more inevitable it will become for us to be able to take that action.” (32:12 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Let go of fear and step into alignment with the wisdom of your Higher Self. In today’s episode, co-host Clayton Olson returns for a conversation with Ben Easter about recognizing the difference between intuitive choice making and ego. Learn how to tune out insecurity and tune into wisdom, love, and connection. Being in touch with your true intuition allows for conscious decision making where your actions are aligned with your purpose and core values.
A few tips to help guide your path to unveiling your Higher Self:
- Liberation exists on the other side of ego. Let go of the ego’s need for control and transform your life with the freedom that comes from embracing uncertainty.
- Remember that insecurity can often mask itself as intuition. Ask yourself, what about this emotion or thought is important to you. What would love, connection, and wisdom do in this situation?
- If you are under-resourced, you may have a more difficult time accessing your intuition. Be sure to take care of yourself, get enough sleep, eat and hydrate before making any major decisions.
- Consider which path will result in putting more of your own values into the world around you. If the decision is coming from your Higher Self, it will inherently be in alignment with your core values.
Freedom is waiting right on the other side of fear! Shift your mindset to recognize the difference between thoughts and feelings that are driven by insecurity and those that are truly coming from intuition.
Quotes
- “Insecurity can pose as intuition.” (2:02-2:06 | Clayton)
- “It's not like the intuition writes you an email, and it's signed - your intuition. It’s not that clear.” (7:34-7:41 | Ben)
- “Oftentimes, my intuition over time will continue to say the same message to me.” (9:48-9:54 | Clayton)
- “When I have excessive self referencing around a decision, it's often insecurity versus intuition.” (15:09-15:18 | Clayton)
- “Orienting to my higher self can oftentimes be a process of removing what's in the way versus actually adding something.” (26:13-26:23 | Clayton)
- “If I'm trying to control something, it's usually not my intuition. My intuition is usually going to have me continue to forge into the dark forest with a torch on an exploration versus trying to stay in the familiar.” (34:46-35:01 |Clayton)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Get ready for an episode that will empower you to prioritize what truly matters in your life! In today's conversation, co-host Clayton Olson joins forces with Ben Easter to delve into the transformative journey of building self-confidence and learning to trust yourself. Get ready to unlock the secrets to cultivating unwavering self-belief by taking inventory of your values and recognizing the countless times when the universe has had your back.
A few pointers that will revolutionize the way you approach trust and self-confidence:
- Identify the instances when you betray your own trust. It's time to shift gears and start honoring your own values above the desires of others.
- Break free from building boundaries driven by fear. Instead, create structures that genuinely serve you and align with your core beliefs.
- Craft a powerful list that recounts all the times when life has come through for you and when you have achieved success.
Embrace a mindset shift that prioritizes your own desires over the expectations of others. By honoring the boundaries that truly support your growth and happiness, you'll reclaim your trust in yourself. Leave the people-pleasing tendencies in the past and step into a future where you live authentically for what matters most to you!
Quotes
- “One of the ways that people can erode trust in themselves is by continually participating in boundary violations with themselves.” (1:45-1:53 | Clayton)
- “If you find yourself in a pattern of people pleasing, that is a really quick road to not trusting yourself, because it is a continual boundary violation where you're honoring other people over a deeper desire inside of you.” (2:36-2:53 | Clayton)
- “When we continually make decisions out of fear and let fear be the guiding catalyst to whatever it is that we're doing, that erodes self trust.” (4:02-4:13 | Clayton)
- “Which decision brings more of what you love into the world?” (9:25-9:29 | Ben)
- “The idea that you don't trust yourself is not just a thought, but it actually does generate a state of being that then informs your behaviors, and your emotions, and the way that you show up.” (12:23-12:36 | Clayton)
- “You have a lifetime full of evidence that says you'll survive everything that ever comes your way.” (14:00-14:05 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Say goodbye to people-pleasing, perfectionism, and analysis paralysis, and embrace the vibrant authenticity that lies within you! In today's episode, co-host Clayton Olson joins forces with Ben Easter to unravel the secrets behind mastering the art of self-trust. Get ready to dive deep into the exhilarating world of self-belief and discover how it can set you free.
Episode Highlights:
- Uncover the essence of not trusting yourself by identifying what holds you back from trusting your own abilities.
- Shift your focus from solely trusting yourself to succeed, and instead, trust yourself to learn from every experience, no matter the outcome.
- Don't wait until you trust yourself completely before taking action. Trust is built through experience.
Remember, self-belief isn't solely about having unwavering confidence in your abilities. It's about trusting that you'll survive and thrive, no matter what. Take that courageous first step and emerge on the other side with newfound confidence and wisdom. Get ready to conquer the world, one self-trust leap at a time.
Quotes
- “You don't get what you want in the world if you don't take some kind of action to get you there.” (8:27-8:31 | Ben)
- “We might not be able to trust ourselves to succeed, but maybe we can trust ourselves to learn.” (9:08-9:12 | Clayton)
- “Maybe it is unreasonable to trust yourself to be competent in certain situations, and you are just supposed to take action and get in there.” (12:22-12:28 | Clayton)
- “We don't learn to walk despite falling over. In a very real, very direct way, we learn to walk because we fall over. And if we try to avoid falling over, we actually never learn to walk.” (12:56-13:06 | Ben)
- “If you cannot trust yourself around the competence, maybe you can trust that whatever happens, you're going to be okay.” (14:40-14:45 | Clayton)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Do you want to leverage your environment to increase your chance of success? Then step into today’s episode for a thought-provoking conversation led by co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter as they reveal the secrets to unlocking the potential of your mental and physical surroundings so that you can continue on the journey to becoming your best self.
Episode Highlights:
- Learn the ways in which your environment can help propel you towards your goals with ease and grace.
- Learn the art of "zapping tolerations," a transformative practice that liberates your mental energy by eliminating the things that drain your vitality.
- Immerse yourself in the concept of future pacing, a powerful technique that allows you to practice and refine new habits and skills in the safety of your own mind.
The path to self-improvement doesn't have to be hard and demanding. By leveraging your current environments, you can sculpt your life into the life you’ve always envisioned.
Quotes
- “When I keep my physical space more flowy and tidy, I notice a significant change in my physical experience of my life. My body feels more calm, and my mind feels more clear.” (2:06-2:19 | Paige)
- “If you are going to be the average of your five closest people, who do you want to be averaging out to be?” (11:54-11:59 | Ben)
- “Functional obstruction is a really powerful tool for remembering to get the habit started.” (18:28-18:31 | Ben)
- “Anytime you're feeling like you want to make a change, and you're having a hard time remembering, or you're wanting to make a change and it's requiring a lot of willpower for you to make that change, ask yourself, ‘How might an environment remove some of the effort required for making this change?’.” (27:21-27:36 | Ben)
- “Look around your environment and see if there's an opportunity to zap that toleration and move on from it.” (27:53-27:58 | Paige)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
Referenced Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Getting Things Done by David Allen: https://gettingthingsdone.com/
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Do you want to be the hero of your own story? Your co-hosts Ben and Paige are back again to take another deep dive into a Disney classic. In this episode, they analyze the lessons learned from Hercules and reflect on what it truly means to become a hero.
Despite being well-known for his God-like strength and perfect physique, the qualities that make Hercules heroic go beyond his physical appearance. In fact, when you pay close attention to the storyline, it is his determination, perseverance and positive self-beliefs that make him triumphant. His motivating core value of belonging fuels his journey, and although there are many opportunities for distraction along the way, he is kept on the right path thanks to Phil’s reluctant, but supportive mentorship.
A few key takeaways:
- The true measure of a hero
- The strength of standing up for your core values
- The benefits of mentorship as seen through Phil’s influence on Hercules’s growth
- Life is always hard- It’s all about choosing your hard and seeing it through
There is a lot that can be learned from Hercules and how it can apply to your personal journey. So let’s dive in and uncover ways to expand our own human potential!
Quotes
- “Heroes are there to remind us of our own human potential and our own path to whatever immortality means and represents for us.” (7:32-7:42 | Ben)
- “Just because you haven't seen the outward signs of success yet does not mean that you are not on the path to achieving that success.” (11:14-11:22 | Ben)
- “As witnesses of somebody in their experience of growth, we don't always get access to the behind the scenes of how many failed attempts were made before a person starts to achieve.” (11:24-11:36 | Paige)
- “For Hercules to be immortalized as a hero, he has to be remembered for something that people find value in.” (15:01-15:08 | Paige)
- “Deciding to go the distance is believing in yourself.” (32:55-32:57 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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“Productivity is personal,” says time management and productivity coach, Chelsey Newmyer. In this episode with host Ben Easter, Chelsey encourages listeners to explore what productivity techniques actually align with their personal preferences. She outlines the importance of setting short-term and long-term goals, brain-dumping granular tasks to build a roadmap to bigger goals, and the duo answers mailbag questions from listeners.
Chelsea shares her favorite practical “hacks” for productivity and workflow optimization including using focus tools on your mobile device to eliminate distractions, instituting work rituals to activate your personal “work mode” and encourages listeners to implement CEO days so you have time to work “on” your business, rather than “in” your business. The goal of personal productivity work is to wake up knowing exactly what you have to do and that you're going to end your day feeling accomplished.
Quotes
- “I define productivity as working on the right thing at the right time to help you reach your goal.” (5:16 - 5:20 | Chelsea)
- "How do we …have a relationship with our productivity that is resourceful for ourselves so that …we are not grinding through our days, but that we feel like we feel resourceful and happy and productive?" (12:58 - 13:16 | Ben)
- "Don't just do a routine or don't just follow a structure because you think everybody else is going to do it.” (15:14 - 15:20 | Chelsea)
- "The best tools for productivity are the ones that work best for you. Stick with what you're comfortable with (e.g. paper and pen or digital tools)." (15:22 - 15:26 | Chelsea)
Links
More About Chelsey:
Chelsey Newmyer is a nerd for all things time management and productivity. After years of reading frustrating productivity advice that didn't match her life, she started her productivity and time management coaching business to help solopreneurs, and nonprofit leaders maximize their time by getting the personalized productivity they need to reach their goals. She currently lives in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba with her husband and their dog Leia.
Connect with Chelsey:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chelseyncoaching/
Website: www.chelseynewmyer.com
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
Special recognition to the following friends of the show:
@jyotilamba , @livinlikelarz, @halfthestory, @lindseyrosealt, @altcreativeagency
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Ever find yourself wishing that you could tap into a greater sense of peace and clarity?
Welcome to a captivating episode that takes you on a journey into the intricate world of the nervous system and its profound impact on our overall well-being.
Join hosts Ben and Paige as they dive into a wealth of valuable concepts and strategies. From exploring the window of tolerance to practicing the transformative Breath to Surrender technique, you'll gain practical tools to navigate the ebbs and flows of your nervous system.
Discover the power of mindfulness, grounding techniques, and the immense potential of embracing the present moment.
Explore the dynamic dance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) states. By understanding how these states shape your thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses, you'll learn to recognize and expand your window of tolerance, opening up new pathways to optimal well-being.
Get ready to uncover practical tools and insights to unlock a profound sense of peace, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being and presence in your life.
Quotes
- “Very rarely are we ever being chased by saber toothed tigers nowadays, and yet, news cycles, stress cycles, all of that stuff can come and trick us into stepping into a sympathetic nervous system where we are really good at running away and saving our lives, but we're not so effective at creative brainstorming or solving problems or connecting with people.” (4:15-4:39 | Ben)
- “It's really useful to be in the practice of noticing what's going on in your physiological state so that you can develop an awareness for when you're dysregulated and when you're not.” (16:59-17:11 | Paige)
- “We can use the breath as a way to kind of connect with our insides, and then that can be one of the ways that we can really regulate our physiology.” (23:46-23:54 | Ben)
- “I like to think of groundedness as taking a step out of mind, and coming into body, and noticing a sense of connection to the Earth.” (25:37-25:47 | Paige)
- “Too much future focus can create anxiety and too much past focus can create depression. And so one of the exit strategies from either of those two states is to come into the present moment.” (26:27-26:39 | Paige)
- “All of our physical power in the world comes from our connection to the Earth.” (27:19-27:22 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Whether you are a man or a woman, everyone has energetic cycles happening internally that match up with the cycles of the outside world. When you really look at it, everything in our world is cyclical. Cyclical living is all about aligning your actions with the cycle that you are in at the moment and scheduling things based as much as possible on that desire for alignment.
Today, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter share productivity tips based on maximizing your energetic cycles and discuss how the menstrual cycle could actually be viewed as empowering women with a simple mindset shift.
Using the natural cycles within your body to your advantage is a key component of creating your freedom. Take a look around and see where this concept of cycles fits in with your life. What is the world doing and what is your body doing? How is your energy, your appetite, your drive to connect or sleep, etc.?
Don't miss out on this enlightening episode as Ben and Paige unravel the mysteries of cycles, empowering you to embrace your cyclical nature and thrive in all aspects of life.
Quotes
- “Everything in our world is cyclical.” (3:11-3:13 | Paige)
- “Man or woman, old or young, we're still having energetic cycles that are happening in our bodies.” (16:06-16:11 | Ben)
- “It's not that you can't do anything at any time. It’s just that the cost of doing that thing goes up if it's out of alignment with the natural phase of our reality.” (21:41-21:53 | Ben)
- “There actually is a very real physiological thing that happens when your body loses resources and you have to regenerate them afterwards in order to get yourself back to baseline.” (30:04-30:13 | Ben)
- “I want to encourage everyone to notice where they are, where their energy is. Start taking account of what is happening around you.” (30:17-30:26 | Paige)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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The Buddha said that attachment is the root of all suffering. When you get too wrapped up in #perfectionism and #peoplepleasing due to your attachment to a certain outcome or a desire to maintain a certain identity, you are setting yourself up for potential suffering. You cannot control every outcome. And by being so caught up thinking about the future, you may miss out on all the good things around you in the present. Today, co-hosts Ben Easter and Clayton Olson discuss #detachment and how to overcome your #fearoffailure to let go of the fantasy of control.
The truth is that you cannot know the future in advance, so there is no use being so attached to certain outcomes. Ben explains that if you think about life like a game, the whole purpose of a game is not necessarily to win but to learn how to win. The enjoyment comes from overcoming challenges and it would not be as fun if those challenges did not exist. Life is much the same way in that you will likely not feel as successful without having to first overcome challenges. Clayton shares that one of the main problems with getting hung up on certain outcomes is that it can cause tunnel vision and you may miss out on other opportunities as well as set yourself up for sadness when the outcome differs from your expectations.
By embracing non-attachment, you open yourself up to feeling more gratitude in the present. Even situations that do not go the way you had hoped can still end up working in ways that lead you to your goal. You may not be able to control every outcome for your future, but you can control how you react and how you choose to feel about the outcome you do reach.
Quotes
- “The Buddha says all life is suffering because of that attachment, because we're attached to either the things that we want or the things that we don't want.” (6:34-6:43 | Ben)
- “There's something really beautiful about having a challenge that is in your way to try to accomplish some goal. And I think thinking about life this way is really, really useful.” (10:11-10:21 | Ben)
- “Where did you learn this distortion that you need to do all these things in order to experience peace?” (21:57-22:02 | Clayton)
- “Begin to question the fantasy that you've created.” (34:42-34:45 | Clayton)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Come along as co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter navigate the roadmap to freedom by sharing the most impactful highlights from every episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast. There is a full year of episodes to dive into exploring topics that will help you to #unleashyourpotential and find your #innerbadass.
Episodes Mentioned:
Zone of Genius with Sophie
Imposter Syndrome
Unworthiness with Clayton
Analysis Paralysis with Sophie
Setting Boundaries with Clayton
Resourceful Language 1 with Paige
Resourceful Language 2 with Paige
Exploring Frozen with Paige
Money Mindset Part 1 with Paige
Money Mindset Part 2 with Paige
People Pleasing with Clayton
Affirmations with Paige
Values-Based Communication with Paige
No Apology Necessary with Paige
Unlocking Limiting beliefs with Grace Clarke
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The #AIrevolution has been a major focus ever since the rise of Chat GPT. While some people are excited about #embracingthefuture, others are afraid of the #uncertainty that comes along with a rapidly #changingworld. Whether AI will lead to a beautiful utopia and ultimate freedom or a scary dystopian society like those in tv and movies is yet to be seen. Today, co-hosts Ben Easter and Clayton Olson discuss how to navigate the uncertainty of the AI Revolution.
AI offers an incredible opportunity to rethink how you choose to engage with your reality. While you could choose to hand over all of your agency to an AI and allow your adult consciousness to atrophy, you could instead use AI to further your own advancement. Take the time to really consider what you would be doing if you did not have all the responsibilities that come along with adult life. If you no longer had to work, or if money was no longer an issue, what would you choose to do with your time? Even if some avenues do end up taken over by AI, others will now be more open to you than before.
Ultimately, AI is here to stay and the technology will continue to improve at an incredible pace. It is up to you how you choose to engage with it and whether you choose to view it in a positive or negative light.
Quotes
- “AI, in its essence, is power.” (7:57-7:59 | Clayton)
- “One of the benefits of this technology is that in many ways it can free you to begin to really ask the question, ‘If I didn't have to do these things in my life, what is it that I really want to be doing?’.” (9:17-9:29 | Clayton)
- “There's almost two ways that we can use AI. One way is to remove all obstacles and make everything easy. And the other way is to buttress, to build the structures around the challenge such that we stay consistently in that challenge.” (19:18-19:35 | Ben)
- “The more powerful a tool gets, the more capacity that tool has for either great harm or great benefit in the world.” (23:26-23:34 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Having your own business opens up many opportunities for freedom in your life. Whether that be freedom to make your own schedule, financial freedom, or the freedom to pursue your passions. When you’re first starting out with your business, or if you are considering scaling, there are ways to build #financialfreedom directly into your business model. Today, Natalie Cook, CEO of Copper8 Strategies, LLC, joins host Ben Easter to discuss how to simplify your business, how to scale, when to hire, and how to achieve financial freedom.
It is important to determine your contribution margin analysis and then work backwards from there. Once you know how much money you need to spend to make each dollar, then you can use those numbers to make hiring decisions. Knowing your bottom line along with your overall business goal allows you to build that in from the beginning. When making hiring decisions, you can use these numbers to see how each hire will impact your bottom line. Consider bringing on a 1099 contractor at first to ensure the perfect fit for the position.
If you are ready to start or scale your business, getting clear on the numbers will be a huge help to making smart decisions. When you know how much you need to make each month in order to cover your expenses and pay yourself market rate, then you can work backwards toward the ultimate goal of financial freedom.
Quotes
- “You should think about a financial adviser whether it's a formal CFO or just somebody who understands finance when you start.” (4:47-4:53 | Natalie)
- “Let's focus on the bottom line first. What is that supposed to look like? Profit.” (7:55-7:59 | Natalie)
- “I'd rather grow a business slowly that's profitable, that's a little more conservative in its growth, versus getting on the cover of Forbes because I made all this fantastic growth, but I was miserable and really wasn't taking home as much pay.” (18:31-18:49 | Natalie)
- “Every hire should impact revenue to some degree, either seen or unseen.” (23:07-23:13 | Natalie)
Links
Connect with Natalie Cook:
Website: https://www.copper8strategies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooknatalie/
Website: www.financefightclub.com
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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No matter what age you are, there are many lessons that can be learned from Disney’s Moana. From the #ancestorwisdom passed on from Moana’s grandmother, to Moana’s journey of #findingpurpose, and Maui’s struggle with #overcomingego, each character teaches the audience something different about life. Today, hosts Ben and Paige Easter talk about the life lessons they learned while watching Moana.
Moana spends the majority of the movie thinking that Maui is the hero. After all, he is a demigod and she is just a teenage girl. Unfortunately for Moana, Maui is less ready to actually do what it takes to be a hero as he is still caught up in his own ego. There are elements of #facingyourshadow when Maui encounters Tomatoa, a crab that is essentially a metaphor for pride. Maui is almost defeated by Tomatoa had it not been for Moana. Similarly, in the final battle, Maui is unable to defeat Te Ka, losing his most prized possession, his magic hook, in the attempt. In the end, it is Moana who chooses to step up and return the heart to Te Ka, quelling her rage and transforming her back into Te Fiti.
If Moana had listened to her father and not left the island, or if she had listened to Maui and given up, the world would have plunged into darkness. This is why it is so important to follow your own path and learn how to listen for that full body yes when figuring out what you are meant to do. When you can connect with your heart, that is how you can get beyond your ego and begin #accessing creativity.
Quotes
- “For Maui, the thing that he's most afraid of is being insignificant, being unloved and unworthy. And so when he acts out of that and he takes the thing, he becomes no one's hero. And that's the thing that he's most afraid of.” (14:52-15:07 | Ben)
- “So often, especially when we're dealing with building a business or something like that, there is the tendency to want to do it for status, for glory, to prove your worthiness to the world.” (16:43-16:55 | Ben)
- “The job is not to discover what is the purpose for your life or whatever, but to listen to your full body and connect to your heart. And that is the way that we turn the destructive nature of the ego into the life giving nature of creation.” (21:00-21:16 | Ben)
- “The message of Moana is, connect with your heart. And so, what grandmother is doing every time she's teaching Moana is she's listening to her and she's inviting her to listen to her own heart, rather than tell her what to do.” (24:25-24:37 | Ben)
- “At the end it is Moana that realizes actually she doesn't need anybody, she's the hero.” (25:00-25:04 | Paige)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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In order to achieve freedom and live your most authentic life, it is important to face your fears. Living a #fearless life can be daunting at first, but also incredibly rewarding. With the rise of AI technology and remote work, more entrepreneurs are shifting into a #digitalnomad lifestyle. Today, Diana Davis, business coach for creative entrepreneurs and host of the podcast Pollen, talks with host Ben Easter about how to live a fearless life, what it’s really like to be a nomadic #entrepreneur, and why establishing boundaries is so vital to preventing #overwhelm and #burnout.
Diana has always been in the creative industry, starting off as a photographer and graphic designer. She wanted to help other creatives to lead the lifestyles they wanted without having to struggle financially. Although nervous to take that first step, she gave herself permission to face her fears and do it anyway. She became a digital nomad, trusting herself to wing it and figure it out along the way. She explains that in order for creatives to share their gifts, they have to be willing to put themselves out there, be fearless, and follow their own unique path. She also talks about the tendency for creatives to be so excited to share their gifts that they overextend themselves. This is why boundaries are important to establish early on.
You don’t have to be stuck in the life you have created. You are allowed to write your path in pencil and change it later, even if that feels scary. Give yourself permission to go back to the sandbox and figure out your purpose by testing different options. You can accomplish anything when you are willing to be fearless.
Quotes
- “I used to be a photographer and a graphic designer. And that led me to really leading other creatives to be fearless and really put their gifts out into the
- “I think everything is just a reframe away from being positive.” (19:57-20:01 | Diana)
Links
IG @Thebpbrand Fb thebpbrand Thebpbrand.com l @dollymeckler l @jyotilamba (on Twitter, Instagram) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-lamba/
Connect with Diana Davis:
Camp Clarity: https://www.dianadaviscreative.com/camp-clarity
Greece Retreat: https://www.dianadaviscreative.com/retreat
Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ec57b49b825ad00277d84e2
POLLEN Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pollen-for-creative-entrepreneurs-with-diana-davis/id1620053047
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Developing #confidence and #clarity requires a lot of #innerwork and dedication. It’s easy to get caught up in your #ambition and constantly be looking ahead to the next project, especially as a high achiever. Learning to accept yourself, as is, in the moment is key for achieving greater freedom. Today Erin Falter, creator of WORKWORK, marketing director at Tydo, and founder at Pink Skies talks with host Ben Easter about what she has learned about developing confidence and clarity from her own coaching and personal development journey.
Erin is a busy, high-achieving entrepreneur, yet in spite of her accomplishments, she was still struggling with inner confidence and clarity. Often she was saying yes to requests that were outside of alignment with her values instead of being comfortable saying no. Instead of focusing fully on her current project, she was distracted by looking to the horizon, certain that her next project would be the one that finally made her feel happy and successful. Through her work with Ben, Erin learned how to take a step back and really listen to her inner self for guidance through practices like meditation and #journaling. She learned that she was still operating from a place of limiting beliefs that were no longer applicable. Realizing that those beliefs were no longer effective was a large part of being able to switch her mindset.
If you are struggling to develop confidence and clarity, take time to sort out your inner thoughts and overall mindset. Learn to make decisions from a place of true alignment with your inner values rather than out of urgency or scarcity.
Quotes
- “Anything that's asking you for your time or your energy doesn't [mean]... that you have to give to it.” (12:12-12:19 | Erin)
- “At some point you really do need to shift that mentality from yes to everything to no to everything and then having the discernment to say yes when it makes sense for you.” (14:21-14:30 | Erin)
- “We're always on the leading edge of creation and our reality, so the horizon will always stay on the horizon. And there will always be a distance between."
- “It's really important to take that time to look within and really question your thoughts, make sure you're thinking about things from the right perspective.” (23:51-23:56 | Erin)
- “Journaling, I think, is such an incredible tool and power.” (28:41-28:46 | Erin)
- “Sometimes people think you work through it and you're done. But it's not usually how it works as a human.” (32:03-32:09 | Erin)
Links
Connect with Erin Falter:
Newsletter: https://w0rkw0rk.substack.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-falter-4b454728/
Instagram: @erinfalter
Twitter: @erinfalter
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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The Enneagram is a tool that can help you build a life of #freedom and #authenticity. It differs from other personality typing systems like Myers Briggs and even astrology because the end goal is not the same. The goal of the Enneagram is to identify the strategy that you may have created for yourself as a child. When you identify this strategy, you can see where your #limitingbeliefs developed and no longer hold yourself back with outdated constraints.
Today, co-hosts Ben Easter, Paige Easter, and Clayton Olsen talk about how to free yourself from your trance through the use of the Enneagram.
There are many personality typing systems, but the Enneagram is a particularly useful one for #selfdevelopment because it aims to reveal your development trajectory. As a child, you develop armor to protect yourself in the world and this armor shows up as your personality. This armor served a purpose at the time, but now as an adult, it is helpful to peel it back to see your true essence underneath.
To get started, you can use one of the online Enneagram tests to determine your number from 1 to 9. Be aware that these tests get pretty deep and can reveal your hidden insecurities and vulnerabilities. As you learn more about the numbers, you will likely find that the description which triggers you the most emotionally is the category that you fall into.
Personality assessments can be useful tools, but rather than think of them as prescriptions for how you should behave, think of them more like descriptions for how you tend to be.
The Enneagram is different because it not only reveals the box that may be limiting you, but also shows you a pathway to freedom from that box. Learn more about the nine Enneagram types and what your type means for you, so that you can live a more authentic life.
Quotes
- “The aim of the Enneagram is to distinguish the box that you might be in so that you can create freedom in your life and actually not be constrained by it any longer.” (3:59-4:10 | Clayton)
- “The Enneagram is a way of talking about the different ways that we come up with to navigate reality such that we get to keep the body alive.” (25:13-25:22 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Finding your center is the key to #emotionalfreedom. The simple truth is that even though there is a common belief within our society that being self-centered is negative, that does not change the fact that you are the center of your reality. Radical self-center allows for true #freedom because it gives you permission to accept that you are the most important person in your reality and to live a life of #alignment with your #corevalues. Today, hosts Ben and Paige Easter talk about the concept of radical self-center and the value of #authenticity for achieving freedom.
Martyrdom, or the idea that sacrificing yourself for others, is inherently good and is an incredibly pervasive concept going all the way back to the Bible. The fact is that this belief is beneficial to those in power because it can cause people to be more compliant. In truth, you are the judge of ‘good’ or ‘bad’ in your own reality, and it is perfectly okay if your versions of ‘good’ or ‘bad’ do not match with what you believe society would think. Being self-centered is not synonymous with being selfish, regardless of what you may have been told. When you are living in alignment with your authentic self, you are more likely to find your tribe and contribute to the lives of others in ways that are unique to you.
When you are always sacrificing your own needs and desires for what you think other people would want, you are doing yourself a disservice. This behavior keeps you from finding your freedom and living a life of authenticity. Give yourself permission to accept that you are the center of your reality and make choices from a place of alignment based entirely on your own core values, not those of others.
Quotes
- “Radical self-centeredness is one of the key shifts to living a life of freedom and authenticity.” (2:27-2:32 | Ben)
- “What if you don't have to sacrifice your life for a greater good? What if you could just do things that were really wonderful and fulfilling for you, and then noticed the benefit that came to people around you when you were living a life of alignment?” (5:21-5:34 | Paige)
- “Radical self center is giving yourself permission to be the most important person in your reality, and to understand that you actually are, whether you like it or not, the most important person in your reality.” (8:18-8:28 | Ben)
- “What does freedom mean, if not authenticity, and really the ability to be yourself in any situation.” (10:35-10:42 | Ben)
- “You are the arbiter of what is good or bad in your reality.” (14:29-14:32 | Ben)
- “When people are talking about society and what society says, it’s almost always something that is keeping that person from having or doing something.” (17:11-17:21 | Paige)
- “There are great and tremendous opportunities for us when we are being ourselves.” (33:08-33:13 | Paige)
- “Commit to you being inherently valuable.” (34:13-34:16 | Paige)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige Easter:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
LWebsite:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has really beautiful themes representing the ways masculinity and femininity balance one another out. By showing Gaston as essentially an archetype for the #toxicmasculine and then countering that with the Beast who seems outwardly very masculine, but has a soft, tender heart hidden within, it comments on the value of #balance between the masculine and feminine in everyone. Today, hosts Ben and Paige Easter talk about transforming the toxic masculine through the lens of Beauty and the Beast.
Mensmentalhealth has been a particularly large topic in the aftermath of the pandemic restrictions, and it is intriguing to see the way this movie serves as a #metaphor for #overcomingisolation. Where the Beast chooses to hide away in his castle and shut himself off from the world in shame, Belle chooses to be herself openly in spite of the villagers believing she is odd. Additional themes are the villagers' resistance to a #changingsociety shown by their attitude towards Belle’s inventor father countered with the Beast’s initial resistance to change which shifts due to the influence of the feminine through Belle. The overall message is that if you #openyourheart to the feminine, it will temper and transform the masculine.
Through the lens of Beauty and the Beast, you can see the benefits of masculinity and femininity balancing each other within each of us. Gaston does not have enough femininity within himself to temper his masculine traits, so he comes off as an example of ‘toxic masculinity’. Whereas, the Beast appears aggressive and controlling at first, but under Belle’s feminine influence that masculinity begins to soften and transform into a more balanced version.
Quotes
- “I'm not a huge fan of the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’, but if there were anyone that it was ever going to apply to, it would be Gaston for sure.” (9:54-10:01 | Ben)
- “What the rose represents is the masculine's ability to find the feminine and come into balance with the feminine.” (12:20-12:27 | Ben)
- “All of us have varying degrees of distribution of masculine and feminine within us.” (14:03-14:08 | Paige)
- “The transformation of the masculine is how we get out of the objectification of other people and how we have a balanced relationship.” (26:46-26:55 | Ben)
Links
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Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
LWebsite:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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The language you use everyday with yourself often reinforces limiting beliefs. By shifting to using #empoweringlanguage, you can enter your #zoneofgenius and unlock yourself from those #limitingbeliefs. Today host Ben Easter talks with Grace Clarke, founder of GGC Consulting, about how to unlock limiting beliefs, the benefits of investing in coaching as an entrepreneur, and how the language you use can change your mind.
When you shift away from the limiting belief that everything ‘should’ be done a certain way simply because it was done that way in the past, or that is how you’ve observed other entrepreneurs doing it, you gain the space and freedom to choose your own path to excellence. Build your own strategies and work the way you want to work rather than worrying about the ‘shoulds’. When you reinforce #limitingbeliefs in your mind, your brain will look for proof in the world to back up those beliefs. Shifting language away from viewing yourself negatively will help to create a more positive reality.
Limiting beliefs can hold you back from entering your #zoneofgenius and reaching your goals. Unlock yourself from limiting beliefs by using more #empoweringlanguage with yourself, taking space to think about what is actually true, and investing in coaching to help adjust your mindset.
Quotes
- “We can completely define how we want our work to look and what we want our work product to be.” (10:21-10:26 | Grace)
- “Language shifting has been really important because that is the way that we speak to ourselves all day, every day in our own heads.” (14:22-14:28 | Grace)
- “Language does shape our reality, and if we reinforce certain things that create a positive mindset or a sense of possibility, our brains want to hang onto it.” (15:23-15:35 | Grace)
- “Things that I considered as limitations or frustrations about myself are actually some of my strongest qualities and the most valuable for clients.” (17:21-17:30 | Grace)
- “Being consistent and committing to not just showing up and being present in the session, but reinforcing what you're practicing in between, is the most value you can create for yourself.” (30:54-31:08 | Grace)
Links
Connect with Grace Clarke:
Website: grace-clarke.com
Twitter: Twitter.com/graceclarke
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@gracegclarke
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
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The flame of freedom is everywhere if only you know how to tap into it. When you shine your light brightly, you can spread that flame of freedom to other people who can in turn spread it to their own communities. Today co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter share how you can be the change by getting involved in Project Candlelight.
Project Candlelight is inspired by the candlelight service sometimes done at churches wherein everyone lights their candle from one initial flame. Instead of worrying about what you cannot control like systemic issues and policies, change your mind and the minds of others by embracing responsibility for only what you can control. Simply by being near another person’s light, you too can become ignited. This means that the more you are willing to show up in the world and shine your light of freedom, the more people you will inspire who can then go on to inspire others.
Freedom is contagious and once people see your light shining, they will desire it for themselves. To get involved in Project Candlelight, fill out the form linked below and submit your questions about the roadblocks that are stopping you from attaining freedom.
Quotes
- “We can spread the light of freedom to each other just by being free around each other.” (2:10-2:17 | Ben)
- “Our goal is to shine the light that we have as brightly as we can, and to let you, who is drawn to this podcast, listen, take anything that works for you and shine that light in your reality, because then I know that you're gonna go out and be a light in your community.” (4:36-4:51 | Ben)
- “If you're willing to listen and understand the best way that you can, and then be that light and shine that light in the world, you'll inspire other people. You'll illuminate other people's lives.” (5:12-5:22 | Ben)
- “It's really fun when we start demolishing those roadblocks and get out of our own way and release those limiting beliefs.” (9:15-9:23 | Paige)
- “Freedom is contagious.” (9:44-9:45 | Ben)
- “Share that form with other people that you love and care about and let them know that these questions are being answered and there's support on the way.” (14:49-14:58 | Paige)
Links
Join Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k
Connect with Ben & Paige:
Lucid Shift Coaching: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Do you find yourself frequently comparing yourself to others? Comparison is a totally normal part of human existence. It can help people to have more ambition and propel them into entrepreneurship and leadership positions. However, it can also be a damaging tool if used incorrectly. Today, co-hosts Ben Easter and Clayton Olson discuss how to stop comparing yourself to others and start centering yourself in your life experiences.
Comparison exists because humans are social creatures, and we rely on others to survive in the world. However, it can easily get out of hand. Especially in today’s age of social media and unfettered access to what we perceive to be other people’s realities. In truth, you cannot know someone else’s inner experiences and all comparisons you make are actually a projection of your own beliefs. To stop comparison when it becomes toxic, focus on your own progress rather than being in some fantasy competition with others.
Everyone compares themselves to others. It can be a great tool for motivating yourself and temperature checking where you stand in a group. But when comparison starts to feel bad or get in the way of your progress, that is when it is important to re-evaluate and center yourself in the reality of your life.
Quotes
- “Comparison is really a tool, and it can turn into a toxic tool if we’re not using it consciously.” (3:27-3:32 | Clayton)
- “Being a human is a really fragile experience. We really rely on other humans to just survive in the world. And I think because of that, our brains have evolved to be very sensitive to our inclusion in a group.” (4:06-4:22 | Ben)
- “We have access to so much more information, at least we think we can see so much more of what's going on in other people's realities, that we can start to compare ourselves in maybe unrealistic or unflattering ways.” (5:49-6:00 | Ben)
- “When we're comparing ourselves to somebody else's highlight reel, we're seeing only their highlights. But we're seeing our lowlights and our highlights. So of course we're going to find ourselves lacking in some way.” (12:10-12:18 | Ben)
- “Be in acceptance of the fact that you are the most important person in your world always and in every situation.” (17:13-17:20 | Ben)
- “The more that someone can actually be present to the progress they're making in their own life, the less they're gonna be comparing themselves to others.” (28:33-28:40 | Clayton)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Are you the kind of person who is always apologizing for every little thing, even just for taking up space? The truth is that apologizing is typically not the most effective way to communicate with others and can actually cause you to be out of alignment with your own values. Today, co-hosts Ben and Paige talk about the concept of forgiveness, how to properly apologize when it is warranted, and how to stop apologizing when it is not necessary.
Every interaction you have with another person teaches them something about who you are. By always apologizing for things like simply taking up space, you are teaching people that you are a burden to be around. Most apologies are not genuine or made with intention, but instead are about overcoming guilt or shame. Instead of being a person who feels guilty simply for being yourself, try to behave as a person who is comfortable taking up space in the world.
The most effective apology is the one you make to yourself. If you do something that you later realize was not in alignment with how you want to show up in the world, then go ahead and apologize! But that apology is for your benefit, not the benefit of others. Learn more about the trap of over apologizing, the importance of communicating with intentionality, and how to build your self-esteem so that you can stop apologizing for just being yourself.
Quotes
- “You’re telling other people how to see you all the time, in every way that you’re showing up, in every interaction.” (15:45-15:49 | Ben)
- “Behave as though you are the kind of person who belongs at the center of the room. Behave as though you are the kind of person who is comfortable having eyes on you. Behave as though you are the kind of person who takes up space in the world, that you have a right to take up space in the world.” (17:34-17:51 | Ben)
- “If the tendency to apologize is part of your common vernacular, figure out what you can replace that with so that every time you say ‘sorry’ you can say something else instead.” (19:06-19:17 | Paige)
- “A true apology is about realigning yourself with who you really are and coming to a new awareness about yourself, so that you show up in a different way in the world.” (25:55-26:06 | Ben)
- “My rule of thumb is that all apologies are actually apologies to yourself.” (28:17-28:21 | Ben)
Links
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Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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The trick to better relationships is better communication, and the trick to better communication skills is using values based communication. Today, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter explain the benefits of switching to a values based model of communication.
When you enter a conversation from a place of knowing your values and understanding your personal responsibility for getting those values met, you will have more meaningful communications. Instead of making demands of others, reword your conversations into requests. By giving people the chance to decline a request without risk of consequences, you are respecting their agency and enabling them to make choices that are in alignment with their own values.
If you want to strengthen your interpersonal relationships and feel like your values are being met, you can benefit tremendously from switching to a values based model of communication. Learn the four steps to values based communication and how to begin implementing them in your daily interactions.
Quotes
- “If you just take nothing else from this podcast, and you start thinking of communication in terms of what do I want from this, what is important to me about this conversation, and what's important to that person about this conversation, your conversations are likely to go up in quality.” (8:35-8:49 | Ben)
- “I think about from there what that does to the quality of the relationship and then how willing I am to engage with that person when the impact of spending time with them is having this feeling that I don't get to have my values met, because I have to do something a certain way.” (13:09-13:26 | Paige)
- “If I can figure out a way to invite somebody to contribute to my reality in a way that will also contribute to their reality, that is a win-win.” (16:40-16:47 | Ben)
- “Maybe you can welcome me into an alternate reality where I see things from your perspective, and then it's no longer a problem for me.” (23:12-23:18 | Paige)
- “Am I believing right now that I'm okay if this person says no to this request? Because if not, then it's a demand.” (24:23-24:29 | Ben)
Links
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Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Hypnotherapy can be a great tool for transforming limiting beliefs. Today, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter dispel some of the common misconceptions around hypnotherapy, explain how hypnotherapy actually works, and talk about the benefits of hypnotherapy for personal transformation.
Rapid Transformational Therapy is a form of hypnotherapy designed to help solve a problem within one to three sessions. After your sessions, you will continue to experience transformation thanks to the 20 minute audio recording created while you are still in a subconscious state. By listening to this recording daily for 21 days, you can expect to see improvements in the areas you were working on in hypnotherapy. While hypnotherapy does drop you into a subconscious state similar to one attained through meditation, it cannot make you do anything that you wouldn’t normally be aligned with.
If you are struggling with making a change in your life, hypnotherapy can help. Often we are being held back by limiting beliefs that we don’t even realize are there. Through hypnotherapy, you can find the root cause of that belief and show your brain that it is running outdated software.
Quotes
- “Being in a hypnotic state is not the same as surrendering your autonomy, you will only make the kinds of decisions that are already in alignment for you.” (2:41-2:52 | Paige)
- “The last phase before coming out of a hypnotic state is to create the transformation, and this is a 15 to 20 minute recorded audio of all the things that the person wants to see transformed in their life.” (18:14-18:27 | Paige)
- “Everybody wants the pill, the push button solution to things and what hypnosis can do, especially this process where you get the recording, and then you listen to the recording over and over again, what it can do is sort of give you the easy version of transformation.” (20:10-20:25 | Ben)
Links
Connect with Ben and Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Schedule a Hypnotherapy Intake Call with Paige: https://calendly.com/paigelucidshiftcoaching/hypno-intake?month=2023-01
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Affirmations are a very useful tool for becoming the person you want to be in life, but you may not have tried them simply because the concept sounds a little woo-woo at first. However, the impact of simple affirmations are very much based in neuroscience. Today, co-hosts Ben and Paige Easter talk about the scientific approach to affirmations and the way that they can benefit your personal development.
The way you talk to yourself matters, and oftentimes, it is easier for us to be negative towards ourselves. By practicing affirmations, you learn to replace those ingrained negative thoughts with something positive. In order to understand the world around you, your brain uses shortcuts called cognitive biases, which often cause us to believe things about ourselves and the world that are not true. When you create an affirmation, you are priming your reticular activating system to instead look for evidence that back up that positive affirmation thought. To create your affirmations, it helps to engage in visualization and think hard about that ideal version of yourself so that you can work backwards from there.
Affirmations are powerful tools for changing the way you think about yourself and show up in the world. They may seem very metaphysical and woo-woo, but they are actually rooted in science.
Quotes
- “What we're really trying to do when we're creating an affirmation is we're priming our brain, we're priming that reticular activating system to look for evidence that the affirmation thought is true.” (8:08-8:20 | Ben)
- “When we feel different, we show up differently. And we can increase our likelihood that we'll have the requisite internal resources to go out and act in a way that gets us the kind of results that we want in the world.” (13:54-14:06 | Paige)
- “You'll know your affirmation is starting to really take root when you find yourself thinking the thought without intending to think it.” (15:33-15:39 | Ben)
- “Saying nice things to yourself is better than not saying nice things to yourself. But if those affirmations aren't in perfect alignment with your vision for yourself and your future, they're going to be a little bit less impactful.” (18:59-19:10 | Ben)
- “It might be super easy and be a really seamless transition to start thinking positive thoughts about yourself and taking on an affirmation practice. But if it isn't, just know that something in you is trying to keep you safe. Your brain is trying to save energy by doing things the way it's always done.” (33:09-33:23 | Paige)
Links
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Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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“People pleasing brings a ton of limitations and really gets in the way of us being able to create adult relationships where there's vulnerability, authenticity, transparency, and a resilience in the connection where both people can be seen and actually loved,” explains co-host Clayton Olson. If you have a tendency toward people pleasing, you are likely not being your authentic self and may even be struggling to find your tribe. Truthfully, it takes a lot of inner work to reverse the childhood conditioning that reinforces people pleasing behaviors, but it is worth it to build better relationships. Today, co-host Ben Easter talks with Clayton about why people pleasing exists and how to stop people pleasing and start forming more authentic relationships.
When we are children, we rely on the relationship with our caregivers for everything. This means that we tend to learn pretty quickly that it works in our favor to try to please them. However, this type of relationship is very unbalanced and doesn’t work in adulthood. If we constantly try to please everyone, we can never show our true selves. And instead of attracting our tribe, we will attract the tribe that fits the false self that we created to please others. In order to stop people pleasing and start living authentically, we must figure out what our own principles are and stick to them.
People pleasing can be a really problematic tendency for many people because it is a survival technique we learn in childhood. Even though people pleasing may seem harmless, it tends to lead to resentment, poor boundaries, and inauthentic relationships.
Quotes
- “People pleasing brings a ton of limitations that we're creating and really gets in the way of us being able to create adult relationships where there's vulnerability, authenticity, transparency, and a resilience in the connection where both people can be seen and actually loved.” (12:07-12:23 | Clayton)
- “At its essence, people pleasing is about love. It’s a desire for love. It’s a desire to feel worthy of love.” (12:27-12:34 | Ben)
- “People that are not people pleasers typically have a set of principles that they operate from regardless of what the external world is doing.” (29:56-30:02 | Clayton)
- “Your authentic self is the homing beacon that dog-whistles out the people that are your actual tribe.” (35:10-35:18 | Clayton)
Links
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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“Get really curious about why we are the way that we are with respect and awareness. And then with a sense of embracing and honoring, ask where is it that we want to go? Who do we want to be? And if we had full agency to create that, what would that look like?”, asks co-host Clayton Olson. Today, co-host Paige Easter picks Clayton Olson’s brain on the steps to end the war within ourselves so that we can move forward in our lives and become the person we want to be. Taking examples from her own life and experiences with hypnotherapy, Paige asks Clayton to walk her through how he would coach someone in her position of wanting to be a more confident person. Clayton explains the model of logical levels, developed by Robert Dilts, to showcase the six levels of ways reality can be organized and uses it to illustrate where limiting beliefs come from.
Self improvement begins with taking responsibility for yourself and your life instead of continuing to blame external factors. Many of the beliefs holding you back are actually beliefs that were created during childhood. And when you realize these are outdated, then you can start to see your present situation differently. In order to make changes at the identity level, you need to fully embrace your vision for who you want to be and the life you want to have. If you are still in a victim mindset, you will not be ready to step into your journey of self improvement. Personal development requires you to look at those beliefs from your past through a lens of curiosity rather than judgment.
Stopping the war with yourself requires you to take agency for your present circumstances. Learn more about the model of logical levels, the ways childhood experiences can cause our past selves to get ‘stuck’, and how to use enhanced awareness and curiosity to propel your personal growth forward.
Quotes
- “Having that sense of responsibility that I am the one that's creating this is a foundational platform from which to jump into the personal development work.” (4:48-4:57 | Paige)
- “When someone is going into a place of self-judgment, one of the tools that I love to employ is to begin to help them see how whatever pattern they are creating in their life that is currently unwanted, is actually a protective mechanism, or a pattern that was useful at one time earlier in their life.” (9:10-9:40 | Clayton)
- “We can absolutely at times create a change in our environment. Which creates new behaviors. Which actually will trickle all the way down to our identity if we do it enough times.” (20:25-20:34 | Clayton)
Connect with Clayton:
Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Paige:
Website:https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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“There's so many people out there that have money mindset problems because they strongly believe that what they should be doing is giving away what they have for the sake of other people,” explains co-host Paige Easter. Also, the wife of host Ben Easter, Paige, returns for part two of the Money Mindset series. Today, they discuss changing your relationship with money to provide yourself with true financial freedom.
While analyzing the classic “Robin Hood” story, Paige and Ben find that it overemphasizes “need” as a higher value than creating. If we actually stole from the rich to give to the poor, then there would be less resources for those who create systems for societies to function. Instead, Paige and Ben encourage listeners to use their money to benefit themselves but also invest in the causes they care about. By taking care of ourselves, we can create the value to help the world.
Having a financial mindset shift can lead to great benefits. Learn more about value creation, the mistrust around sales tactics, and how investing can have positive outcomes.
Quotes
- “The only way that we can give to the needy is if we have first figured out a way to survive.” (7:09-7:14 | Ben)
- “There's so many people out there that have money mindset problems because they strongly believe that what they should be doing is giving away what they have for the sake of other people.” (10:42-10:52 | Paige)
- “There's this really big incentive to sell in a way that is emphasizing the generation of income for a person, and not the generation of positive relationships.” (14:58-15:08 | Paige)
- “By keeping yourself from providing a service and having the experience of fulfillment that you want in your reality, you are also keeping other people from getting the beautiful benefit of the work that you do in the world.” (24:32-24:44 | Paige)
- “One of the things that I really love spending my money on our money is investing in, like learning and education. And there's such a, an amount of gratitude that comes from one that I have the resources, and two, that I can exchange them in three, that the person who created that content is available for me to consume. And when I'm putting my money into that, then I'm creating more space for other people in the world to be creating that kind of value that I can then go and consume, and have kind of a reason for going out and creating value for other people so that I can have access to all these really exciting things. And I love this as kind of a framework for how freedom can work in a really concrete way.” (25:39-26:25 | Paige)
- “As we create abundance in the things that we really care about, we get more energy, more time, and more value to create those things in the world.” (28:28-28:37 | Ben)
- “Asking people to invest in the service or product that you provide is actually in service to them. Because when you give it away for free, they don't value it as much. And then they might not actually extract the benefit of it.” (28:57-29:15 | Paige)
Links
Connect with Paige Easter:
Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/
Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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In this episode, we talked about the role of money in our lives and how our beliefs about money can impact our experience of it.
Money is a way to exchange value and it can be used to facilitate trust between people, even if they do not know each other. However, because of this abstraction of value, we can wind up telling a whole lot of stories about money that don’t contribute to its flow through our lives.
Our beliefs about money and value can influence the economy and shape our experiences with scarcity or abundance. Conflicting beliefs about money and values can lead to inaction, so recognizing and addressing these conflicts can allow us to take aligned action towards abundance.
If you want to create more abundance and value in your life, then check out part 1 of this 2 part discussion of money mindset.
In this episode we discuss:
8:42 - money was never bartering
10:15 - how money gets into circulation
12:01 - keeping money in flow: currency
13:20 - that time that toilet paper was money
16:32 - the solution to recession
20:00 - do you have these limiting beliefs about money?
29:50 - Exercise: discovering your beliefs about money
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If you've ever wanted to become the best version of yourself, this episode could be especially helpful to you.
In it, Clayton and I discuss the practices we use to improve their mental health and well-being. The importance of setting clear intentions in the morning, incorporating meditation, breath work, and free writing into your daily routine, and finding a routine that works best for you (whether that be in the morning or at night). We also discuss the value of setting aside time for reflection and intention setting before or after sleep.
These practices can help to reduce stress and increase feelings of calm and clarity, allowing you to approach your day with a sense of purpose and intention. Treat this episode like a buffet of ideas: Take what resonates and discard the rest in order to find what works best for you.
Whether you're a morning person or a night owl, there are suggestions for practices that can fit into your daily routine and help you to feel more grounded and centered.
3:45 - Clayton's morning practices
5:30 - the 8 areas of human balance and practices that support
10:25 - opening your creative channel
13:15 - focus your mind with meditation
15:00 - the practice of powerful questions
17:30 - becoming the best version of yourself
19:20 - cultivate your keystone habit
22:00 - use the power of environment to charge your practice
24:40 - getting out of your head
27:00 - movement for creativity
29:00 - thought practices
Resources:
Wheel of Life
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet by Byron Katie
The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan
Connect with Clayton :
Website | YouTube | LinkedIn l IG
claytonolsoncoaching.com
youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
lucidshiftcoaching.com
Lucid Shift Coaching IG
instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Have you ever felt like there was something fundamentally wrong with you? That no matter how hard you try, you'll just never be good enough, smart enough, strong enough? If so, you're not alone. This is one of the most common challenges that I see people face in personal development.
In fact, it's one of the major themes explored in the Lion King.
We all know it's a classic movie, but did you know that it's a rich source of lessons about our own journeys to freedom and transformation? In this episode of the Shift to Freedom Podcast, we discuss the movie's themes of balance, responsibility, worthiness, worry, and the importance of pain in healing.
(11:00) - Scar: the harbinger of death
(12:30) - the problem in leading by fear
(14:00) - is there something fundamentally wrong with me?
(17:30) - the importance of insight PLUS practice - make sure to future pace
(20:40 - waking yourself up from your trance
(21:50) - don't take anything personally
(25:01) - the pros and cons of Hakuna Matata
(29:15) - the role of pain in healing
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Most business owners know that starting up can be challenging. Fear of failure, burnout, and making mistakes can be a normal part of the journey. And even though the journey to build a business you love can feel lonely, you're not alone!
In this episode, I talked to Emma Grace Moon about her journey in building a badass Affiliate marketing agency. We discuss how to identify clients who are out of alignment with your business, how to build a supportive team, finding your "butterfly" clients, and a lot of the other early stage challenges that business owners face.
In this episode, you can discover things like:
(6:45) - Running a business that feels good
(9:00) - the doubts, 'shoulds', and mental blocks
(11:45) - avoiding burnout and the stark female founder image
(14:30) - mistakes as learning opportunities
(17:00) - Finding your "butterfly clients"
(22:30) - breaking through the "always on" mindset
(25:00) - serving more clients in less time
(29:00) - building the "puzzle" of your life
Connect with Emma Grace Moon:
emmagracemoon.com
IG
https://www.instagram.com/emmagracemoon/
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lucidshiftcoaching.com
Lucid Shift Coaching IG
https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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We all know the feeling of being stuck in a cycle within a disempowering relationship. It can be like walking into a scene from a movie where you play out the roles of Victim, Villain, or Savior over and over again.
The Drama Triangle is real and it’s not just limited to relationships! The truth is, this dynamic is everywhere and it prevents us from true freedom and transformation. That’s why I think it's so important to learn about this dreaded triangle - so we can recognize when we’re in it and start shifting our perspective.
We discuss:
(7:08) - the paradigm of blame
(10:30) - That this triangle is everywhere
(13:20) - how it might show up in a relationship
(15:40) - the center of co-dependent relationships
(22:45) - the fine line between the champion and perpetrator
(23:45) - Flip it over! The Empowerment dynamic
(32:45) - rock bottom can be your friend
(36:20) - the daring act of courage
(39:30) - recognizing the role that fear is playing in your reality
Connect with Clayton :
Website | YouTube | LinkedIn l IG claytonolsoncoaching.com
youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
lucidshiftcoaching.com
Lucid Shift Coaching IG
https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
Learn more about the Dreaded Drama Triangle: https://theempowermentdynamic.com/about/
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You're probably familiar with the age-old dilemma of fear vs. love. It's a choice we all have to make every day, in every decision we make.
While fear can be a powerful motivator - It can keep us safe and help us avoid making mistakes. It can also hold us back from living our best lives and activating our true superpowers.
Love, on the other hand, is often seen as weak or naïve. But it's actually the most powerful force in the universe. And when we choose love over fear, we open ourselves up to beautiful possibilities.
In this episode, Paige and I discuss the movie Frozen and how it explores the consequences of behaving out of fear, what it means to embrace our uniqueness, and becoming your own hero.
You’ll hear us discuss:
1:30 - Ben crying (in movies and this podcast)
8:25 - the demonization of feelings
12:30 - are you hiding your superpowers to keep others safe?
13:30 - the law of fear
15:40 - what we resist persists
18:30 - you are the source of what you are looking for
25:20 - how to just go for it
28:00 - getting sold on yourself
29:00 - the choice of love or fear
Links from mentions in Podcast:
Ep 23: The Power to Change the World with Clayton Olson podcast episode
https://shows.acast.com/the-shift-to-freedom/episodes/the-power-to-change-the-world-with-clayton-olson
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If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to improve your skills. And one of the best ways to do that is through practice.
But practices aren't just a way for us to improve. We can also use practices to maintain our center, find balance, and tap into our true essence as human beings.
The thing is...
You are always practicing something. Whether you're engaged in some activity to return to your essence and remember who you are, get better at some skill, or even just practicing doom-scrolling on IG, you're honing and refining neural pathways in your brain.
You’ll find out:
7:40 - How to use practice to remember who you are
15:00 - How practice works in the brain
16:15 - That you are always practicing something
19:50 - The 2 kinds of transformation
27:00 - How to practice while you sleep!
39:00 - One of the biggest obstacles to practice
45:49 - The Secret of life (don’t skip ahead to this one!)
Connect with Clayton :
Website | YouTube | LinkedIn l IG claytonolsoncoaching.com
youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
Connect with Ben:
lucidshiftcoaching.com
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Being a business owner can sometimes feel really challenging. It can be lonely, as you often feel like you're the only one who understands what you're going through. It's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of your larger goals.
Wouldn’t it be nice to stay focused on what's important and to find support from others who understand what you're going through?
In this episode, Lindsey Alt and I talked about overcoming Analysis Paralysis, comparison to others, slime-free sales, taking risky action, and much more:
4:15 - overcoming analysis paralysis
6:15 - the story of the #girlboss CEO
8:40 - from need to want
12:50 - confidence instead of comparison
15:40 - keeping sales slime-free
27:00 - the most important part of the freedom journey
29:00 - 3 key take-aways from Lindsey’s journey
Connect with Lindsey Alt:
altcreativeagency.com
Alt Creative Agency (business - on all socials)
Lindsey Rose Alt (personal socials)
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lucidshiftcoaching.com
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If you're like me, you love learning new things that can help you in your life. If you haven't caught last week's Shift to Freedom yet, we talked all about how to use empowering language to create the life you love. But there were just too many for one episode!
That's why I'm excited to share with you the latest episode. In this episode, we discuss four more of the most common language patterns of limiting beliefs and how you can talk to yourself instead.
In this episode you’ll discover:
2:15 - how can’t never could
4:50 - that time Ben broke the rules
6:15 - How you create the world with language
10:20 - What to do when you don’t know
13:00 - How to just quit trying
18:35 - By all means, lie to yourself
23:00 - How to fail spectacularly!
Connect with Ben and Paige:
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We've all heard "glass half full/empty" as an analogy for optimism and pessimism. But really think about it for a second. When you are looking at the glass as half-full, you have a genuinely different perspective on the world than when you are seeing it as half-empty.
There are lots of different ways that we can use language that accidentally limit our possibilities in the world. It might sound minor, but I can't stress the impact of this enough.
Empowering language is one of the master keys to creating the life you want. It can be the difference between feeling stuck and feeling motivated, between feeling victimized and feeling empowered.
In this episode, we discuss:
2:14 - the importance of language
3:40 - a ‘bad’ place to get started
9:27 - ‘should’ you even listen to this part?
11:37 - 3 intrinsic motivators and how to counteract them
15:40 - this could ‘make you’ a bit uncomfortable
19:10 - you mean, like, the cult of positivity?
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lucidshiftcoaching.com
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Ever feel frustrated or resentful at the way things seem to work in the world? What if I told you that there was an art to changing all that. And just like watercolors or charcoal, you can get better and better at it the more you practice.
In this episode, Clayton and I start off a bit philosophical so that we can lay out some foundational thinking patterns that can help to shape the world into a VERY useful place, no matter what your current circumstances.
You’ll discover things like:
3:45 - Reality? What reality?
4:45 - Understanding the gap between our minds and reality
7:30 - Why believing is seeing
9:15 - Which truth will you choose?
14:23 - How to love yourself with an idea
17:05 - An allegory that can change your perspective on everything
18:30 - Re-interpreting reality, Clayton’s case study
Connect with Clayton:
Website | YouTube | LinkedIn l IG claytonolsoncoaching.com
youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrA
linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/
instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/
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Website l IG
lucidshiftcoaching.com
instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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Many business owners reach a point in their businesses where they either start to lose that magical feeling that they had when they started out.
Maybe you start to feel overwhelmed, maybe you want more balance, or maybe you just start to become so expert at what you are doing that you get a little bored with the day to day. Does any of that sound familiar?
In this episode, I chat with Julianne Fraser all about building a business that works for you. Things like:
3:35 - How boredom can come from brilliance
7:00 - The stories that keep us trapped
17:45 - Being a business owner and a parent
23:30 - Building a team you can trust
32:23 - Crafting a life you love
Connect with Julianne:
dialoguenyc.com
Dialogue IG - https://www.instagram.com/dialoguenyc/
Julianne IG - https://www.instagram.com/juliannefraser/
Connect with Ben:
lucidshiftcoaching.com
Lucid Shift Coaching IG - https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/
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How cool would it be to stumble onto a wizard in the woods and have him tell you he's been waiting to magically guide you on your path to greatness?
For our newest podcast episode, we watched the old Disney movie, The Sword and The Stone again (my first time as an adult) and I never realized how deep it is! It's a story of the tension between knowledge and wisdom, brains vs. brawn, and the importance of walking the path in front of you (even when it people are telling you it's not the right one).
At it's core, it's about facing risk and paradox to become the kind of person who can take leadership in your life.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
7:20 - brain v brawn
11:10 - walking your path even when it’s not the “right” one
14:20 - knowledge vs. wisdom 15:30 - developing comfort in paradox
16:30 - finding a mentor for YOUR path
18:00 - the problem with contemporary education
20:00 - the value of work?
26:02 - Becoming the kind of person who leads
28:30 - the entrepreneurial journey and facing the unknown
31:00 - forging relationships that challenge you
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What if the way that your life is right now, exactly the way it is, is the answer to a few key questions you've been asking yourself? Now, what if I told you that all you have to do in order to change your life is to ask yourself more useful questions?
In this episode, Clayton and I get into a flow about how questions work in our lives. How they shape our reality, and how we can use them to our benefit. We also share some of the questions that have helped us create amazing freedoms in our own lives.
Some of the key points are:
2:30 - What’s a powerful question?
4:20 - the care and maintenance of your RAS (reticular activating system)
8:54 - If your life is the answer, what are the questions?
12:20 - It’s definitely not lying to yourself
16:15 - THE MOST USEFUL QUESTION YOU CAN ASK YOURSELF
20:55 - There’s always more evidence
22:06 - You think that’s air you’re breathing right now?
26:25 - Less resourceful questions and what you can ask instead
31:32 - Ok, Ben. Now you’re yelling.
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Ever met someone who likes playing the blame game? You know, the one. Where one person does something, and then the other one gets to tell them how they did it wrong and why it's their fault? Fun!
It can be a fairly destructive game, not just for the person being blamed, but the one doing the blaming, as well.
A challenge is that when we play the blame game, we give away our power. We make them a villain and ourselves the victim. And there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s that, for many people, when they feel like a victim, they feel powerless. It’s unresourceful.
In this week's episode, Sophie and I dive into the concept of blame: what it’s there for, what it costs us (you'll probably care), and what you can do about it if you catch yourself caught up by it.
2:32 - the ego’s protection game
4:06 - “look Blame, you’re doing your best”
5:58 - power and responsibility
10:31 - obstacles… at their real-est
11:52 - I mean, you could always start a revolution…
19:59 - who invited radical commitment to this episode?
38:04 - author’s note - a softening
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In Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ariel makes a proverbial deal with the devil to get out from under the oppressive rule of her father and follow her highest excitement. In this episode, Paige and Ben discuss the challenges of following your heart, enrolling a supportive team, and the power of radical commitment. Join us for another Disney deep-dive as we explore:
(6:51) - Security vs. Freedom
(9:15) - The dangers of stranger danger
(12:50) - How to Risk it for the biscuit, aka Radical Commitment
(15:45) - Three different entrepreneurial archetypes
(20:45) - The power of enrollment (finding your conductor)
(22:25) - The ideal and the horizon
Clayton and Ben are back with another episode and this time they're talking about the importance of boundaries. Setting boundaries is key to having a meaningful life. They allow you to create space for the things that matter most to you. They protect your relationships. They save you time.
But it can be difficult to set boundaries with other people. We want to be liked, we don't want to rock the boat. We're afraid of what other people might think or say. So how do we find the balance between building solid relationships and protecting what’s important?
In this episode we discuss:
- 1:21 the consequences of ineffective boundaries
- 7:23 what boundaries are (and aren’t)
- 10:06 the root of effective boundaries
- 14:30 the beliefs that get in the way of boundaries
- 18:30 the two kinds of boundaries
- 21:37 the 3 properties of a core value
In most early-stage businesses there comes a time when there is more to get done than any one person can accomplish. This is when most business owners start to look to grow their team. But if we're not careful we can wind up spending as much time on managing as we were on the work itself.
In this week's episode, we're dealing with some of the mindsets that come up when business owners are thinking about team-building. In our conversation, Sophie and I discuss the challenges of keeping work on track, finding vs training talent, and enrollment vs. delegation.
5:30 - enrollment without micromanagement
7:45 - The three “hats” of team
11:30 - different skills vs. different levels
14:00 - hiring talent vs. training talent - a continuum
22:00 - the importance of a vison
26:00 - hard work vs valuable work
32:49 - practical steps
Reference:
Sarah Neumann - Elevation Business Management & Consulting
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Sophie: Website l IG | Podcast
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All of us experience breakups throughout our lives. These aren't necessarily breakups with a significant other, although they can be. Various life circumstances can be viewed as breakups, whether it's deciding to leave a career, a relationship, or a bad habit. Today’s focus is on the types of breakups we may experience in life and how to use them to grow in our freedom. In this episode, Ben is joined by Clayton again as they have a conversation about mindsets, experiences and breakups in life.
12:23 getting fired/ getting broken up with
15:30 the hero’s journey through the breakup
22:37 Why it’s so hard to leave a relationship
28:07 Judgment creates stuckness
30:46 turning toward the pain
33:04 freedom and grief
35:07 the freedom to feel anything
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In this episode, we explore what the story of Aladdin can tell us about each of our journeys to stay focused, build community, and ultimately achieve our heart’s true desire.
Aladdin is the very image of an entrepreneurial spirit. He’s freedom loving, goal-oriented, and solution-focused scrappy.
But it’s not all rooftop adventures and magic carpet rides for the hero. Throughout the movie he struggles with his own sense of worthiness and value, isolation, and the distractions of shiny objects.
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In this episode, you’ll discover:
Synopsis of Aladdin (01:15)
The tension between freedom and security (4:00)
Money mindset, bravado, and the value of genuine expression (08:15)
Authenticity and worthiness (10:40)
The dangers of shiny object syndrome (18:30)
The power of community and how darkness cuts us off from our friends (25:57)
How life improves in the pursuit of a goal (28:49)
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Lucid Shift Coaching - Website | YouTube l IG
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In this episode, Ben is joined by Clayton again as they have another conversation about mindsets, experiences, egos, and uncertainty in life. A lot of us experience adversity and multiple challenges in our everyday life. It is up to us to be resilient and look forward to a brighter tomorrow. Today, Ben and Clayton will focus on anti-fragility, its definition, and its various concepts.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Defining Anti-Fragility [01:57]
- Engaging with uncertainty [05:53]
- Fragile Mentality [07:26]
- Ego & Metaphor [09:23]
- Success [13:49]
- Identity [17:10]
- Proximal Development [19:32] - The anti-fragility mindset can be described as developing a new relationship with uncertainty—one where you welcome uncertainty into life. Clayton references Jordan Peterson: with the zone of proximal development. It’s the line between order and chaos. Where you’re in the unknown and then you venture into the unknown, it completely blows you into pure chaos and disintegration.
- Transformation [36:12]
- Annihilation [46:03]
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This week is the turn of Lady and the Tramp to go through our critical lens. We take a moment to analyze this entertaining and full of interesting messages story. The first thing that pops up, literally, is the Disney disclaimer warning us about the existence of harmful stereotypes.
After a quick recap of the main plot, highlighting the most controversial and engaging parts of the story, we analyze the messaging involving the social and cultural clash depicted in the movie.
We observe the dichotomy proposed by the story between "having a collar," both the highest honor a man can give to a dog and a symbol of control, and the unfortunate destiny of being a stray dog, ownerless, and condemned to prison if captured by the dog pound.
We also explore the contrast between the safety of following the rules and making our own, how it can be translated to the battle between having a 9 to 5 job or starting a business, and how we tend to judge and desire what we lack in others.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Disney's responsible approach to stories written more than half a century ago (2:27)
- A quick recap of Lady and the Tramp's plot (3:56)
- About the feminine and masculine hero's journey (5:13)
- The dichotomy between having a collar and being free (11:47)
- An interesting take on how we tend to look down on what we can't have (13:11)
- The clash between the safety of a regular job and becoming an entrepreneur (17:08)
- Tramp being a natural salesperson (22:34)
- Following the rules vs. following our desires (30:08)
Resources:
- Book: Viktor Frankl - Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust
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Are you someone with a million good ideas of what you could do while walking the earth, or have three or four projects ready to go but can't decide which one to start next, and despite having all these possibilities, you are stuck in analysis paralysis?
In this episode, we are joined by Sophie to talk about analysis paralysis, why it shows up, and what we can actively do to stop suffering from it. We tackle this issue using several analogies to help us understand why we get paralyzed before making life choices and what analysis paralysis is trying to protect us from.
In addition, we explore several powerful resources to deal with analysis paralysis, like accepting there is no downside, the Good from the Bad game, picturing a clear goal, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About the self-worthiness issue that hides behind the doubt analysis paralysis brings up (4:15)
- How to realize there are no wrong answers when it comes to deciding what experience we choose to have (7:19)
- Sophie talks about the swing analogy and how it can help us determine what to do next (13:19)
- What is the difference between taking A next step and The next step (16:16)
- How to restart our system every time analysis paralysis hits (22:15)
- The Good from Bad game (25:45)
Resources:
- Active Ingredient Podcast
- The Wheel of Life tool
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Today, in our third episode analyzing the myths, the symbols, and the metaphors in Disney movies, we take a deeper look at the story of the wooden boy, Pinocchio. Paige joins me again to explore the novel written by the Italian journalist and writer Carlo Collodi, published entirely for the first time in 1883, right at the beginning of the second phase of the industrial revolution.
As usual, we compare the original version with the one recreated by Disney, where we can observe both the adaptations made to fit the modern world and the sticky metaphors that transcended time.
We explore the story's invitation to reflect on cultural clashes, the desirable attributes an individual should aspire to have to become a contributor to society's flow, and the tension between self-centeredness and community. We also navigate the subtle difference between selfishness and self-centeredness, the negative connotation society attributes to the latter, and the fascinating way fairy tales model and shape heroic attributes and characteristics.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A quick recap of Pinocchio's journey (2:34)
- About the historical context of the book and how society worked back then (5:09)
- The tension between the individual and society. What one wants and what society expects us to want (10:41)
- About Pinocchio's path to coming into awareness (17:56)
- A closer look at the heroic ethics depicted in fairy tales (21:30)
- Selfishness vs. self-centeredness (25:20)
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Ironically, acceptance is one of the most resisted concepts when it comes to wrapping our minds around it. It's an idea that is hard to grasp without confusing it with something else like tolerance, resignation, or agreement.
Today, I'm joined by Clayton Olson to talk about one of the 7 radical shifts we can make to change our world: radical acceptance. We delve into why it is so hard to connect with radical acceptance and embrace it in the present moment without feeling we are losing something.
Together, we uncover the several meanings we tend to attribute to acceptance that doesn't necessarily describe what it is and how it can serve us. We pay attention to the language we use to describe acceptance and get in touch with how those words land within ourselves and make us feel. We also go through some practical and philosophical ways to embrace acceptance in the present moment and learn how to be friends with the things we want to change in ourselves and the world around us.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Some of the things acceptance is NOT (2:41)
- It's practice until it's not. What happens when we decide to embrace acceptance (3:53)
- About the language, we wrap around acceptance and how it makes us feel (9:06)
- For how long we can resist the river flow (12:36)
- What else do we resist when we try to fight reality (15:12)
- What is acceptance's essence (17:57)
- Practical and philosophical ways to embrace and connect with radical acceptance (25:29)
- How to be friends with the things we want to change (33:15)
Resources:
- Clayton Olson Coaching website
- Book: James Clear - Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Connect with Clayton:
- YouTube
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Although success and failure are antonyms, in practice, they are complementary. In any endeavor, failing is the most logical way to reach success. The truth is that accomplishing something we want badly has more to do with the will to succeed than how and how many times we fail at trying.
In today's episode, we discuss radical commitment, the only tool we need to go through, manage, and conquer anything we put our minds into. We analyze the power of radical commitment, go through the four steps to choosing it to be our opt-out to failure, and learn how to put failure in perspective and change our perceptions about it. In addition, we explore and understand why sometimes it is so hard to commit to something.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What is radical commitment, and how can it serve us to reach our goals (2:05)
- What are the three main reasons why we have a hard time committing to something (3:09)
- Would you do something knowing you'd fail a thousand times before succeeding? (5:51)
- The importance of picturing a possible path for us (7:39)
- Burn the ships! Setting ourselves for success (11:38)
- The true meaning of committing. It's not about sticking to something (14:07)
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Every time we are about to take a big step, and we question ourselves if we are on the right track or making the right choice, where does that voice come from? Is it fear of failure? Is it self-doubt, our gut waving at us, trying to stop us from making a mistake, or is it just us getting in our way?
In this episode, I'm joined by Sophie Weill to identify where this voice comes from, how to avoid falling into a plateau in our personal and professional growth, determine if we are making decisions out of fear or love, and identify self-doubt's red flags.
Together, we discuss the importance of recognizing the authority and autonomy over our life choices and the need to stop seeing failure as an end and understand it as part of every process. We also explore the concept of externalizing authority, building external and internal self-trust mechanisms, and developing the strength to be ready to face the risk and the consequences of our actions.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Every time we ask a question, we are making an assumption (5:05)
- The baby and the cliff. Why do we tend to check with an external source if we are making the right choice (6:57)
- About what we choose every time we make a decision (16:17)
- How to detangle ourselves from the need for an external authority guiding us to the right path (21:13)
- Are we acting out of love and alignment, or fear and avoidance (24:39)
Resources:
- Active Ingredient Podcast
- Crawling experience predicts avoidance of real cliffs and water cliffs: Insights from a new paradigm. - Burnay, C., & Cordovil, R. (2016).
Connect with Sophie:
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Unworthiness is a layered and complex feeling; it can also be manifested in different ways, from overworking ourselves to exhaustion, imposter syndrome, or paralysis.
In this episode, Clayton Olson helps me unravel unworthiness' tricky ways. We learn about the concept of worthiness, how it might be showing up in our lives, and what we can do to reverse unworthiness symptoms and effects.
Throughout our conversation, we analyze some of the typical responses to feeling unworthy, like overworking or procrastination, their origin, and what they are trying to protect us from. Clayton shares Richard Schwartz's fascinating view of humans as a constellation of parts. We take a deeper look at these parts separately, unravel their original intentions, and figure out why they might not be helping us move forward.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Clayton's look of worthiness (2:12)
- Why we don't do the things, we are supposed to do. The feeling of guilt and obligation (3:45)
- What are overworking, procrastination, and the imposter syndrome protecting us from (4:25)
- The use of the word "should" and the oppressive approach to our tasks (9:31)
- At what point in their lives does someone lose their worthiness, and why (19:27)
- The power of affirmations, visualization, and taking action (22:58)
Resources:
- If you'd like to enter into a one-on-one dialogue with Clayton about what you can create in your business or relationship, click here.
Connect with Clayton:
- YouTube
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I'm joined by my beautiful wife Paige again to discuss the symbols, the metaphors, and the message behind the story of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.
Together, we take a closer look at both the Disney version and the one published by the Grimm Brothers in 1812 and spot the main differences. We unravel the meaning behind every character's actions, the real reasons behind them, and what we believe the story's author is trying to tell us.
We analyze the fairy tale's messaging on value, presence, communion with nature, and acceptance of the inevitable passage of time. We also touch on the cultural differences the tale showcases, especially on how men are women are represented.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Before we start, a bit of context about the world in which the story was created (2:01)
- A quick recap on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (3:18)
- The differences between the Grimm brothers' version and the one publicized by Disney (6:52)
- About the battle against time and the price we pay for fighting it (9:35)
- What Snow White actually represents (12:06)
- About what we can learn from how we show up in the world and how we deal with our emotions from the woods scene (13:35)
- Why do people resist fairy tales so much (21:11)
Resources:
- Book: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm - Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales
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Most entrepreneurs, especially those who reach a certain level of success, sooner or later experience a sense of disbelief in their abilities and unworthiness of what they've accomplished; they feel like a fraud.
These feelings are best known as imposter syndrome. Although we are beings having human experiences, and it's completely normal to feel like this, there are ways to mitigate these sensations and slowly but surely, erase them from our system.
In this episode, we delve into why we experience imposter syndrome and why it's so common among successful people. We talk about the "curse of knowledge" and its role in creating the feeling of unworthiness, and we go through some practical ways to deal with it.
We acknowledge that our world is shaped by what we are looking for, and we analyze the importance of celebrating our wins and appreciating our progress.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- If you are experiencing imposter syndrome, you are not alone (1:48)
- About the "curse of knowledge" and how it affects us (3:11)
- A couple of practical ways to deal with the "curse of knowledge" (6:51)
- What is a "personal badassery list," and how it can serve us (8:01)
- The myth about levels of mastery and incorporating new knowledge (13:32)
- The importance of looking at our wins and celebrating them (15:01)
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Joining me today to talk about the zone of genius is Sophie Weill, Founder of the PR Agency Nude Nation Relations and host of the Active Ingredient podcast.
Together, we unravel this fascinating topic. We delve into what is the zone of genius, why it is often related to the Japanese "Ikigai" concept, and what we can do to operate 100% of the time in it.
We discuss what it takes to hone the skills that belong to our zone of genius, why we feel miserable when we spend too much time out of it, and why, by doing this, we end up blocking others from accessing their own. We also differentiate zone of genius from zone of excellence, analyze the "know every moving part of your company" business model, and introduce the concept of enrolling as an upgrade of the word, delegating.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What it means to operate in our zone of genius (2:02)
- Does our "original setup," or how we are hardwired, affect how we connect with our zone of genius (4:59)
- How do we block others from operating in their zone of genius when we decide to work out of ours (9:23)
- The importance of checking in with ourselves regularly (20:25)
- The differences between zone of genius and zone of excellence (27:56)
- When we feel effective and impactful yet not productive, how can we change that mentality (31:45)
Resources:
- Nude Nation Relations website
- Active Ingredient Podcast
- Book: Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap
Connect with Sophie:
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Although evolution and change have been the leading force on earth since the beginning of times, some millennial stories, myths, and metaphors stand out for their longevity and relevance. Some of them went through slight modifications to land better in present times, but all maintained their core message.
In this episode, I'm joined by my wife Paige to discuss the metaphors in Disney movies; we analyze their long-lasting nature and their power to teach us about ourselves and the world around us.
We delve into the possibilities of rewriting our hero's journey by reflecting on myths and metaphors, the vast amount of wisdom in them despite their simplicity and their massive staying power. We also talk about Disney stories' influence on social roles and social constructs, the impact of feminine and masculine energy on them, and the powerful trait of playing, suspending disbelief.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What is it that Disney stories have that makes them stick around for so long (2:16)
- About the collective and individual experiences in the world (4:46)
- The value of play and its capacity to suspend disbelief (6:56)
- About the staying power of myths and metaphors (10:16)
- Using metaphors as principles (18:02)
- Feminine and masculine energy, and a world existing between their extremes (19:43)
Resources:
- Book: Joseph Campbell - The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph
- Book: Anne Miller - Metaphorically Selling: How to Use the Magic of Metaphors to Sell, Persuade, & Explain Anything to Anyone
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Approaching every aspect of life as a zero-sum game not only adds unnecessary pressure, but it chops off our creativity and forces us to operate from a scarcity mindset.
Today, I'm joined by Clayton Olson to talk about the limitations of having a zero-sum game mindset, how it impacts our professional and personal lives, and how to avoid being trapped in it.
Clayton is an International Relationship Coach, Author, and Facilitator. He has over 15 years of experience optimizing human behavior and social dynamics, a Master's Certification in Transformational NLP (Marin-style), and is accredited by Coaching Training Alliance (CTA).
Our conversation revolves around how we are socially conditioned to operate from a zero-sum game mindset, the debilitating and daunting tendency of setting external mile markers, and the distinction between what we need and what we want. We also touch on how the zero-sum game mindset affects our sentimental, professional, and personal lives and what are the most effective motivators to reach our goals.
In addition, Clayton shares a powerful framework to transform external mile markers into internal ones by celebrating small victories and focusing on the path behind us.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What the zero-sum game mindset is and how it affects the way we approach our goals and challenges in life (1:33)
- How the zero-sum game mentality affects us in our relationships (3:23)
- How external mile markers hold us back (5:17)
- The competition looks utterly different when looked at it from outside the zero-sum game mindset (8:39)
- What can we do to avoid falling into the zero-sum game mentality trap (16:17)
- We are so busy trying to get there that we don't realize we already are there (21:41)
Resources:
- Clayton Olson Coaching website
- Book: Daniel H. Pink - Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
- Lucid Shift Coaching website
- Lucid Shift Coaching Facebook
- Lucid Shift Coaching YouTube channel
Connect with Clayton:
- YouTube
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The Shift to Freedom podcast — a weekly podcast series hosted by Ben Easter and his weekly co-hosts unpacking the discussions of the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back from achieving true freedom.
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