In this episode, the speaker discusses how an early experience of insecurity or shame can lead to an unhealthy relationship between work and self-esteem. The speaker shares how someone helped him overcome his insecurities and focus his energy in the right direction.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how self-awareness can help individuals recognize their negative behavior and strive for personal growth. They encourage listeners to ask themselves why they feel a certain way and be curious about themselves.
Jeselnik admits to Halston that he felt like he wasn't treating him like a person at one point, but valuing him for his humor alone helped him feel appreciated.
Embracing challenging activities, such as training hard or learning a difficult skill, can have benefits beyond just physical results. Learning to enjoy the process of hard work can build confidence and provide a sense of fulfillment.
Fonda discusses her personal life experiences and inspirations, from rejecting scripts to go gray and embracing aging to the influence of Annie Lamont's words on her life.
In this episode, Shankar Vedantam explores the concept of future selves, and how our present selves often make decisions that our future selves may not agree with. He suggests that we should be proactive in crafting the person we want to become in the future.
By setting personal standards for how you want to be treated, you will attract and maintain healthier relationships. This is especially important in situations with power dynamics, where people may take advantage of their perceived authority.
The importance of not being over combative in discussions and the need to move forward when tackling different challenges in life is discussed.
The podcast discusses the importance of consistent daily actions for personal growth and warns against red flags such as buzzwords and complicated language in the self-improvement industry.
The conversation discusses a person's well-being and the aftermath of a heroic act. The person is reportedly excited about their job, losing weight, and starting new friendships, but also had concerns about someone described as a grandiose narcissist.
The host shares his personal journey of how his mother’s influence led him to focus on health and wellness. He also talks about his family and their connection with organized crime.
The host plans to share personal stories and struggles in an effort to provide additional content to their listeners.
In this podcast, the speaker reflects on the evolution of a person's confidence building and empathetic behaviours, after knowing him for 15 years. The speaker admires the level of maturity and willingness to resolve conflicts and grow, while building up their confidence and empathy along the way.
The speaker talks about not accusing someone even when they have reason to, because of the hurt it can cause. They also mention being a good fighter in the past.
The speaker shares a personal story about his father's behavior and how it shaped his life decisions.
The speaker reflects on the experiences that helped them overcome their trauma and how they learned to use it as an opportunity to grow in consciousness and find their purpose.
The act of criticizing someone's behavior can accidentally turn into an attack on the person themselves. Instead, it's important to separate behavior from the individual and try to understand what led them to act that way.
A discussion about the balance between hard work and reaching your personal goals in life.
The speaker discusses how personal, private sins may hurt not only oneself but also others, and how the pursuit of virtue can help to mitigate this impact.
The ability to listen to people with opposing views is essential for personal growth and progress, but many people have become too comfortable in their echo chambers. Practicing discomfort can lead to important conversations and transformative insights.
The speaker shares advice on how to support a friend going through personal changes. It's important to approach the situation with support and guidance, rather than scolding or pressure.
A discussion about the doubts of success of individuals and how they can overcome it through hard work and dedication.
The speaker discusses working hard to earn gas money in their teenage years, as they were about to graduate high school and pay for everything on their own.
The speaker encourages people to let go of past grudges and avoid blaming others for their misfortunes.
The speaker discusses the adoption of morning exercise routines during lockdown and her experience as a perfectionist teacher's pet in high school.
This podcast episode discusses how the need to be liked by everyone can be detrimental and ultimately, how to overcome it. It also touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the default behavior to staying home.
The podcast has won an AMBI award for best health and wellness podcasts and now has two Webby awards, but it is up to the listeners to vote for the upcoming award. Despite having bad habits, it is vital to realize one's potential and choose to be good.
The speaker talks about feeling like they are in a better place after losing their father and reflecting on their personal struggles, while acknowledging that they are not perfect but always striving to improve.
The notion of a midlife crisis is antiquated - in this episode, host discusses why he prefers the idea of a midlife assessment.
Reflecting on personal experiences and societal conflicts, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel pain as a catalyst for personal growth and social change.
Jason drops out of high school after realizing his new one is more advanced, and shortly after meets a woman who turns his life around.
The speaker discusses the envy of individuals who were able to find their passion early on in life and achieve success, while many others struggle to figure out their path. They also mention the concept of renting out space to other independent operators.
Personal growth and the ability to move beyond challenges and stress require effective reflection and asking empowering questions about the experience. Recovery and distilling emotions around the experience can help with reflection and proactive growth.
The speaker shares a personal reflection on overcoming self-doubt and becoming a better friend, ultimately realizing a sense of interconnectedness with those around them.
The speaker shares her journey of overcoming drug addiction, going back to school, having a healthy relationship, and finding happiness through her career and new husband, despite bashing men and gender roles in the past.
The speaker reflects on the differences between her 20s and 30s, acknowledging the uncertainty of early 20s and the financial stability that comes with being in your 30s.
The host discusses her experience of being bullied in a sorority during her time at the University of Oregon, how it shaped her into the person she is today, and highlights the importance of standing up for oneself.
The speaker shares about her experience attending a graduate student mixer and her realization that the deeper the root of her struggles, the harder it is to overcome them.
The speaker makes some personal admissions about his life, including being fired and stealing from an employer, and reflects on the importance of talking with someone he trusts about difficult thoughts and feelings.
Learn the value of doing the opposite when it comes to lying, negative self-talk, and negative behavior patterns in this episode.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of individual growth and not conforming to societal norms or gender roles. They mention that personal growth is a non-linear process and should not be rushed.
The speaker notes that while they have become more open to new experiences, the other person has become more set in their ways, avoiding going outside and trying new things.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of trusting your intuition and continuing to learn and grow in all areas of life. They welcome comments and questions from listeners as they navigate their own paths.
Discussing personal growth, the speaker reflects on how they have learned from past mistakes and are more self-aware, calling out problematic behavior and taking feedback more seriously.
The speaker describes how watching a documentary and taking a dance class helped him turn his life around, going from a life of crime to improving his emotional intelligence and vulnerability.
The speaker acknowledges that although having supportive parents helped her, the world can still dim our light from time to time. She encourages listeners to navigate life's uncertainties and continue to let their light shine.
This podcast is about how saying "no" can be a powerful tool in setting boundaries and prioritizing your own needs.
