Defensiveness is one of the hardest traits to identify in ourselves, but learning to recognize and relax this type of activation is vital. It’s a huge blocker to our growth and ability to live the life we want, and now that I’m living proof of what’s possible when we’re able to shift out of defensiveness, I’m here to offer an alternative response.
I have the perfect guest on the podcast this week to talk about this: New York Times bestselling author, motivational speaker, and spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein. If you’ve been around self development for more than 30 seconds, you’ve likely heard of Gabby and her amazing work in this space. She’s here to discuss her new book, Happy Days: The Guided Path From Trauma To Profound Freedom And Inner Peace, and how we can all begin the work of healing our trauma.
Whether you’re currently dating, partnered, or have no intention of ever becoming partnered, you’re going to love and gain so much from this episode. Celebrity Dating Coach, radio host, and TV personality Damona Hoffman is on the show this week to share her wisdom on dating and how it can be the greatest tool for self-discovery.
Whether in the context of a romantic relationship, your career, family, or a physical goal you’ve set for yourself, the truth is that the emotional growth and self-development we want to experience does not feel good. That’s why most people don’t do the work. But in the same breath, fetishizing and valuing difficulty isn’t required either. So how do we discern when emotional difficulty is worth it?
We dissect the differences and similarities between coaching and therapy, and why there truly is no right answer.
I’m bringing you a conversation I had with cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and mental health expert Dr. Caroline Leaf. She has spent the last 30 years researching the mind-brain connection, and she has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn how to use their minds to detox and grow their brains to succeed in every area of life.