Empowerment Solutions With Dr. Friedemann

During a time of uncertainty, where many of us feel anxious, insecure and powerless, courage and trust in ourselves can bridge the gap between fear and fearless living. But how do you access the courage and trust to take life in your own hands, when so much appears out of your control? My special guest on this next episode of Empowerment Radio, airing March 19th at 9AM PT, Noon ET, is best-selling...

With the coronavirus epidemic dominating the news and the upcoming election just around the corner, for many people, the list of things to worry about just keeps getting longer. Do you spend more time worrying about the future than enjoying the present moment? Or, do you try hard to ignore your emotions, because they may only distract you from making sure that all your obligations and expectations...

We all want to love and be loved. But many people, who have experienced disappointment, pain or betrayal in relationships keep their hearts somewhat guarded so that they don't get hurt again. Are you afraid of falling in love? Maybe you have been rejected or wounded one time too many and are no longer willing to make yourself vulnerable. Or, maybe you felt suffocated and controlled in your previou...

Do you ever have intrusive thoughts seemingly out of nowhere popping into your head? You may be preparing dinner in the kitchen, when suddenly your mind conjures a scary image or crazy idea that leaves you wondering about what just happened. The thought could be about harming a loved one, wondering if you have cancer or worrying what happens to your children when you die. Sometimes you may be able...

It s the beginning of a new year, a clean slate, a new beginning and another chance to reach your goals. So with renewed motivation, you are choosing your goals for the next 365 days. However, chances are that, like so many others, you will give up on your resolutions within the next 30 days, leaving you feeling defeated and not good enough. Yet, the most common reason why people don t reach their...

Do you also find the beginning of a new year one of the most anxiety-triggering times? Whether it is about facing the big unknowns this year may bring, or the sense of having to climb another mountain of obligations and challenges; or whether it is the worry that you won t reach the goals and desires you have for the next twelve month, the list of reasons to be anxious seems endless. Based on my a...

Does the world appear to you less coherent and more divided; less predictable and more chaotic; less about decency and love and more about profit and hate? Yet, in the midst of seemingly unsurmountable challenges, there is a growing desire to find a greater meaning a higher perspective and a deeper purpose for our existence. Many of us are on a quest to connect to an undeniable truth within, a div...

Isn't it mind-boggling that 2019 is already coming to an end? It feels like time is speeding up and we can barely catch our breath to keep up. Yet, one of the ways to slow down time is to look back at all that this year brought us. We can think about the blessings and everything that happened, that we are grateful for. We can contemplate the goals we have reached and the obstacles we have overcome...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life s challenges? Lost when it comes to finding your path? Confused about the meaning of it all? In our fast-paced society, with little time and even shorter attention-spans, we are more and more losing the ability to sit with suffering or patiently observe our own distress. The goal is more to avoid discomfort at all costs, whether through distractions, pharm...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life s challenges? Lost when it comes to finding your path? Confused about the meaning of it all? In our fast-paced society, with little time and even shorter attention-spans, we are more and more losing the ability to sit with suffering or patiently observe our own distress. The goal is more to avoid discomfort at all costs, whether through distractions, pharm...

For most of us, the fear of death is almost as inevitable as the event itself. It is a fear that makes us want to eat healthier, drink less, work out more and maybe, once in a while, even get a colonoscopy. Yet, no matter what we do, we can't avoid the fact that we all have an expiration date. This is why, for most of us, avoiding thoughts about death seems like the best option to cope. However, w...

Many people are afraid of the inevitable changes that come with getting older. Whether it is the physical decline, the wrinkled face or the loss of relevance, the golden years are often perceived as a nightmare waiting to happen. For some the fear of aging even starts already in their early twenties. Yet, since we can t avoid the aging process, what if we could embrace our maturity with joy and co...

Whether you were the victim of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, whether you were molested as a child or tormented as an adult, the emotional and psychological wounds that have been inflicted on you, may have become a constant reminder of the traumas you went through. Despite your efforts to move beyond the past, the abuse may have become your identity, as you see yourself either as a victim or...

Whether you are dealing with pressure at work, challenges with your kids or worry about your finances, you probably have your fair share of stress on a daily basis. And while everybody tells you that you should exercise, meditate or take up yoga to destress, you can t find the time or motivation to put another item onto your chore list. But what if there is a way to manage your stress the moment i...

When you watch the rain-forest fires, children of immigrants separated from their parents, glaciers in Greenland disappearing or politicians acting selfishly, do you also feel sometimes so overwhelmed by emotions that it is hard for you to shake them off and focus on what was right in front of you? You may have struggled with your emotions for a long time, and often wondered, how you could finally...

If you have suffered heartbreak, are troubled by anxiety, depression, loss, grief, if you question your self-worth, or are caught up in addiction or obsessive/compulsive behavior - all of these struggles share a common theme: They reflect a broken relationship to the core of your being, your own 'healing heart, sacred heart.' But how do you reconnect to the innate wisdom and truth of your heart, w...

Do you feel often mentally and physically exhausted? Unable to motivate yourself to attend to your tasks and obligations? Have you been dealing with chronic stress and now feel emotionally and energetically sapped, unable to meet the constant demands in your life? If so, you may be dealing with Burnout syndrome. You are not alone; millions of people struggle with burnout, which is why World Health...

Life in the Information Age allows us to connect with each other 24/7 because of our phones, computers and other devices. Yet, many of us have fallen into the habit of relying too heavily on technology, which has not only increased our stress levels, but also our sense of loneliness and isolation. We seem to have lost the art of human connection and the ability to have conversations, from the impo...

Have you ever noticed that your being on vacation persona differs quite a bit from the everyday self? For most people vacation, it also means taking a break from their usual ways of being. You may be more open, curious and ready to find enjoyment in almost everything you do. Or you may be more relaxed, easy-going and not so hard on yourself. In the vacation state of mind each day appears more free...

Are you struggling with headaches, brain fog, insomnia and joint pain? We often think these health challenges are due to gluten intake,too much sugar or too little exercise. But there is a missing, and crucial, piece to the health puzzle that can no longer be overlooked. Hydration. With the summer and its heat around the corner, many of us are significantly harming our bodies by simply not drinkin...

Do you wish sometimes to take more risks and step out of your comfort zone, but you don't know how to find the courage to do those things? Here is the problem: most people see building courage as a matter of pushing through their fears. And since most prefer to avoid their fears rather than facing them, becoming more courageous appears a nice but rather unrealistic idea. But what if becoming more...

We are living in a world that has many challenges to deal with climate change, energy and water shortages, inequality of wealth, racism and other prejudices, etc. Without being overly judgmental, the fact is that all of these problems arose under the command of the patriarchy. But rather than bringing the world back into balance by empowering women as equals and seeking their advice and leadership...

Whether you are afraid of speaking up in front of your co-workers, or not being invited to a party of your friends, you are not alone. The fear of missing out (FOMO) and the fear of standing out (FOSO) are some of the most pervasive forms of social anxiety. FOMO and FOSO have two things in common: they trigger in us tribal-consciousness rooted fears of abandonment and not belonging; in response, t...

Our generation has more anxiety, depression, and stress than ever before recorded. We have come to a tipping point in our current world, and it seems many of us are trying to find a way back to the secrets of inner peace, simplicity, and connection. Over the past few years, the word mindful has become quite a buzz word in our culture. It has often been associated with the practice of slowing down...

What do you think about your subconscious mind, and the role it plays in your life? Do you trust this part of your mind, or are you more wary of it? Do you utilize its potential, or do you accuse it of keeping you stuck in irrational anxiety and self-sabotaging patterns? When it comes to their subconscious mind, people often feel a mixture of wariness and blame. They feel powerless, because their...