Oct 2024
59m 48s
In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving JJ Flizanes, an empowerment strategist, shares her story and the work she does to help people understand their patterns and beliefs that lead to self-sabotaging behaviors. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing the core wounds that drive our actions. JJ discusses the power of being the creator of our own reality and the need to understand our own perspectives as well as empathize with others. She also highlights the value of acting classes in developing the skill of seeing the world through different lenses. Astrology is one of the tools she uses to understand and communicate with her clients. In this conversation, JJ Flizanes and Dr. Natalie discuss the importance of understanding and healing core wounds in order to create lasting change. They explore the limitations of traditional talk therapy and the need for neuroplasticity to break free from old patterns. They also touch on the challenges faced by women in midlife, such as feeling stuck and unfulfilled, and offer insights on how to love the life you're in and create a more empowered future. Keywords empowerment, self-sabotage, self-awareness, core wounds, beliefs, patterns, reality creation, empathy, acting classes, astrology, core wounds, talk therapy, neuroplasticity, women in midlife, self-empowerment Takeaways - Self-awareness is key to understanding and changing self-sabotaging behaviors. - Recognizing core wounds and understanding our beliefs and patterns is crucial for personal growth. - We have the power to create our own reality and should take responsibility for our choices. - Developing empathy and the ability to see the world through different perspectives is a valuable skill. - Acting classes can help develop the skill of understanding and embodying different perspectives. - Astrology can be a useful tool for understanding and communicating with others. Understanding and healing core wounds is essential for creating lasting change. - Traditional talk therapy may not be effective in breaking old patterns; neuroplasticity is necessary for change. - Women in midlife often face challenges related to identity and purpose, but it is possible to love the life you're in and create a more fulfilling future. - Feeling stuck and unfulfilled can be a sign that old patterns and beliefs are no longer serving you. - By practicing self-awareness, taking responsibility for your own happiness, and focusing on how you want to feel, you can create the life you desire. _ JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/762561/109840834025752017/share _ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com, NatalieMarrCounseling.com, and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741