Episode
6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
1:37:28
Published: Mon Mar 28 2022
Description
I receive a lot of messages from my listeners - which I’m always grateful for. A lot of you mention feeling lost in life right now. You feel stuck in a situation that you can’t see the way out of. A lot of us have been there and you’re not alone. In today’s episode I wanted to bring together some extremely impactful conversations from women on the show in honor of Women’s History Month to help you find yourself and start loving yourself again. In this episode we discuss:What it means to truly belong with Brene Brown.How to advocate for yourself with Sarah Jakes RobertsHow to stop self sabotaging with Mel RobbinsThe importance of owning your truth with Laverne CoxWhy you need to stop putting pressure on yourself with Marie ForleoThe importance of being able to respond instead of react with Candance Parker.And so much more! For more go to: For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1246Brene Brown's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/899Sarah Jakes Roberts' Episode: www.lewishowes.com/1105Mel Robbins' Episode: www.lewishowes.com/452Laverne Cox's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/974Marie Forleo's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/847Candace Parker's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/1057
Chapters
This podcast episode features conversations with inspiring guests about topics such as belonging, self-advocacy, overcoming self-sabotage, owning your truth, releasing pressure, and responding instead of reacting.
00:00 - 03:24 (03:24)
Summary
This podcast episode features conversations with inspiring guests about topics such as belonging, self-advocacy, overcoming self-sabotage, owning your truth, releasing pressure, and responding instead of reacting. It also highlights the importance of Women's History Month, self-love, and finding yourself.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Belonging isn't just about having a big group of friends or feeling like a cool kid.
03:24 - 08:12 (04:48)
Summary
Belonging isn't just about having a big group of friends or feeling like a cool kid. It's deeper than that and can sometimes require leaving behind a group that no longer feels like a fit.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The struggle of trying to fit into a mold that society creates for you often leads to feeling like you don't belong anywhere.
08:13 - 12:57 (04:44)
Summary
The struggle of trying to fit into a mold that society creates for you often leads to feeling like you don't belong anywhere. It's important to take the time to discover who you really are and what makes you happy in order to belong everywhere.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of providing unconditional love to children is discussed, highlighting the benefits for their growth and development in various aspects of life.
12:57 - 15:31 (02:33)
Summary
The importance of providing unconditional love to children is discussed, highlighting the benefits for their growth and development in various aspects of life.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the valuable lessons he learned from his parents about parenting and how it never really ends even when kids leave.
15:31 - 19:42 (04:11)
Summary
The speaker talks about the valuable lessons he learned from his parents about parenting and how it never really ends even when kids leave. He shares his family motto and the importance of allowing kids to continue exploring and learning in life.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker acknowledges that parents do not intentionally harm their children; they might be conditioned by their upbringing, fear, or even ignorance.
19:42 - 22:46 (03:04)
Summary
The speaker acknowledges that parents do not intentionally harm their children; they might be conditioned by their upbringing, fear, or even ignorance. However, to learn new and better ways, parents must be receptive to learn and accepting that what has worked for them to this point might not be optimal.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their journey of falling in love with themselves after confronting their own doubts and self-worth issues, and how this newfound confidence helped them value their life and relationships.
22:46 - 27:22 (04:36)
Summary
The speaker shares their journey of falling in love with themselves after confronting their own doubts and self-worth issues, and how this newfound confidence helped them value their life and relationships.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares her experience of how she was able to overcome negative self-talk by tuning into her faith and questioning the beliefs she had about herself.
27:22 - 30:28 (03:06)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience of how she was able to overcome negative self-talk by tuning into her faith and questioning the beliefs she had about herself. She encourages listeners to stop accepting damaging thoughts as truth and to find a way to speak back to them in order to change the narrative.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about accepting insecurities and coming to terms with not being able to see certain aspects of ourselves or our children, and reflects on the importance of letting positive affirmations penetrate our minds.
30:28 - 34:57 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker talks about accepting insecurities and coming to terms with not being able to see certain aspects of ourselves or our children, and reflects on the importance of letting positive affirmations penetrate our minds. They also mention their use of a childhood photo to work through personal issues.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The pandemic has caused many individuals to experience increased anxiety, but for some, it has only amplified existing issues.
34:57 - 39:56 (04:59)
Summary
The pandemic has caused many individuals to experience increased anxiety, but for some, it has only amplified existing issues. One individual shares how the pandemic has led her to realize that her nervous system has never truly reset back to a calm state since childhood.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The belief that one is unworthy of love and connection deepens shame and leads to self-sabotaging behaviors.
39:56 - 45:14 (05:17)
Summary
The belief that one is unworthy of love and connection deepens shame and leads to self-sabotaging behaviors. Changing the negative self-talk and actively cheering oneself forward can help overcome these patterns of behavior.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast host shares his thoughts on achieving goals and how it's important to think about the next phase of life, not just material success.
45:14 - 48:25 (03:11)
Summary
The podcast host shares his thoughts on achieving goals and how it's important to think about the next phase of life, not just material success. Health and personal lifestyle choices are key factors in considering what life will look like going forward.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The guest and the host discuss the myth of "black on black" crime and advice for people struggling with coming out or feeling shame about their identity.
48:25 - 53:07 (04:42)
Summary
The guest and the host discuss the myth of "black on black" crime and advice for people struggling with coming out or feeling shame about their identity. The guest shares her experience with a gender nonconforming family member and offers tips for supporting loved ones.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker encourages people to embrace their true selves and not change to meet cultural expectations or others' opinions, even if this leads some people to shy away from them.
53:07 - 1:02:31 (09:24)
Summary
The speaker encourages people to embrace their true selves and not change to meet cultural expectations or others' opinions, even if this leads some people to shy away from them. The speaker also shares examples of cultures where trans individuals are revered and held in a sacred place.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the importance of work-life balance, supporting team members, attracting the right talent, and keeping an inner compass in check to explore and learn new experiences.
1:02:31 - 1:09:52 (07:21)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of work-life balance, supporting team members, attracting the right talent, and keeping an inner compass in check to explore and learn new experiences.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speakers highlight the importance of having discussions around productivity, business growth and priorities in a respectful manner, urging people to refrain from engaging in contentious conversations on social media.
1:09:52 - 1:14:25 (04:33)
Summary
The speakers highlight the importance of having discussions around productivity, business growth and priorities in a respectful manner, urging people to refrain from engaging in contentious conversations on social media.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the advantages of being single and childless, including the freedom to pursue personal goals and gratitude for not being on the dating scene.
1:14:25 - 1:20:46 (06:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses the advantages of being single and childless, including the freedom to pursue personal goals and gratitude for not being on the dating scene.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The idea of not letting opportunities pass you by can be tempting, but it's important to take a step back and evaluate if saying yes is truly beneficial.
1:20:46 - 1:29:20 (08:34)
Summary
The idea of not letting opportunities pass you by can be tempting, but it's important to take a step back and evaluate if saying yes is truly beneficial. It's also essential to recognize that getting beaten up and bruised can actually lead to greater success in the long run.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A sports psychologist recommends practicing like it's a game to bring up your energy, but to then calm down and be in the flow during the actual game.
1:29:20 - 1:32:14 (02:54)
Summary
A sports psychologist recommends practicing like it's a game to bring up your energy, but to then calm down and be in the flow during the actual game.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the challenges she faced when people doubted her and how she overcame those obstacles.
1:32:15 - 1:35:27 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges she faced when people doubted her and how she overcame those obstacles. She also talks about motivating oneself to achieve goals, as well as persevering through difficulties.
Episode6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246
PodcastThe School of Greatness
WNBA star and mother, Candace Parker, emphasizes the importance of shifting the perception of athletes in parenting and being present for their children.
1:35:27 - 1:37:18 (01:50)
Summary
WNBA star and mother, Candace Parker, emphasizes the importance of shifting the perception of athletes in parenting and being present for their children. She urges for more examples of paternity leave and athletes prioritizing their families alongside their careers.