Carmen Rita Wong shares her personal journey of unearthing her shifting identities and how she learned to cultivate compassion towards herself and others. She discovered how to embrace the opportunities for personal growth that arose from her childhood trauma and inner conflicts. Her story will inspire you to see how growth and transformation are possible, e ... Show More
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How to Stop Feeling Bad About Feeling Bad | Mariana Alessandri
In this episode, Mariana Alessandri explores how to stop feeling bad about feeling bad, and why difficult emotions don’t mean there is something wrong with you. Drawing from her book, Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods, she discusses how the pressure to stay positi ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 6
The Quiet Age: How to Find Calm When Life Won’t Slow Down | Cory Allen
In this episode, Cory Allen explores how to find calm when life won’t slow down and the pressure to keep doing more feels constant. Drawing from his new book, The Quiet Age, Cory shares how the tension we carry shapes our experience and why low moods can tell convincing lies abou ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2
Enough as You Are: How to Grow Without Shaming Yourself | Scott Stabile
In this episode, Scott Stabile discusses how to be enough as you are and how to grow without shaming yourself. He explores how self-love and self-acceptance can support meaningful change, as well as how to practice self-compassion when it feels out of reach, recognize the small w ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2023
embracing your crazy while falling apart and coming back together
<p>In this insightful episode, I sit down with Taune Lyons, a licensed marriage and family therapist whose mission is to empower individuals to uncover the healing potential within themselves. Together, we dive deep into transformative practices for managing emotions, confronting ... Show More
1h 34m
May 2025
How to Alchemize Wounds Into Wisdom | Rupda
<p>From abandoned child to internationally renowned trauma expert, Rupda shares her transformative journey of resilience and healing.</p><br><p>Learn powerful practices for self-belonging, embodying trust, and creating authentic community that allow you to break free from limitat ... Show More
59m 23s
May 2023
finding a sense of self as a trauma-dumping emotional vampire
<p>In this listener Q&A episode, we explore profound and complex themes around self-identity, relationships, forgiveness, and the search for emotional stability. Each listener brings a unique perspective and challenge, from grappling with the Buddhist concept of “no-self” to ... Show More
57m 48s
Sep 2023
How to Let the REAL You Shine | Spotlight Convo
<p>When was the last time you felt truly seen, flaws and all, without pretending or minimizing yourself? For many, those moments of radical self-acceptance are rare.</p><br><p>Today we're sharing stories from three inspiring women - author <strong>Alex Elle</strong>, teacher <str ... Show More
53m 11s
Dec 2024
Embrace Growth Through Self-Compassion
Discover how self-compassion helps you learn and grow. Sam explores how being kind to ourselves, rather than critical, fosters safety, acceptance, and empowers us to overcome challenges with resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m 57s
May 2023
1970: Transforming Challenging Situations Through Acceptance
<p>On today's episode, Erica addresses a listener's question about the challenges of navigating family dynamics as an empathetic person, including the difficult decision to let go of people who do not support personal growth, and also coping with the emotional and social complexi ... Show More
21m 28s