How She Really Does It

In this interview I talk with author Emily Esfahani Smith about meaning. In her book The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness, Emily argues the unending pursuit of happiness has distracted us from what really matters – the search for meaning in life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/emily-esfahni-smith-ww/

In today's episode, I'm sharing the kinds of overwhelm I've been dealing with lately and how I'm choosing to break through the confusion. Seeing things clearly comes from learning. So I'm sharing some of the ways you can reduce your overwhelm by learning from compassionate and non-judgmental people and places. And, I'm talking about the power that comes with finally making a decision. Get full sho...

Harriet Lerner, Ph. D is a beloved and respected relationship expert. An author, speaker, and psychologist, Harriet Lerner is best known for her work on the psychology of women, marriage, and family relationships. Get full show notes and more information here: [ https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/ harriet-lerner-anger-clarity-ww / ]

My friend, it takes bravery and courage to commit to decisions, to apply the knowledge you've learned, and to create the space and structure to try. It might take weeks, months, or even years. In today's episode, I'm sharing the ways I'm being compassionate and giving myself grace for the gap between my intellectual knowledge and applied knowledge. It's the same grace I teach my clients and my swi...

I want you to know that I see you. I'm listening. And I'm learning what I can do by using my voice. Join me in today's episode as I process the emotions I felt last week of resistance, fear, and shame. I will make mistakes as I learn to use my voice, but I will rise back up to help create change. I invite you to be willing to get uncomfortable and have uncomfortable conversations with me.

In today's episode, I'm sharing how I've been handling uncertainty lately and the ways I've been working through my resistance. I talk about the change in my local gas station's brand that sent me for a loop and the amazing conclusions I drew from that. We can't control this virus or the changes it causes, but we can control our mindsets and where we focus our brains. Get full show notes and more...

What would it be like to lose the internal dialogue in your brain and experience the world like an infant? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard trained neuroanatomist, had this experience when she had a stroke at age 37. It gave her an opportunity to study her own brain from the inside out.  Get full show notes and more information here: [ https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/dr-jill-bolte-taylor-ww...

In today's episode, I'm talking about the things I choose to feed my brain with and the things I try not to. I want to help you declutter your brain and intentionally choose what you fill it up with. Listen in as I share how to come out of your lizard brain and away from the shame storm by consuming energies that inspire you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2WKlW6J

In this podcast Hiro Boga shares and walks us through her own practice for uncertainty. Find a place where you can get comfortable and grounded, then press play. When you are done, save this episode so you can come back to the meditation practice again and again. Get full show notes and more information here: [ https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/hiro-boga-uncertainty-ww/ ]  

As children, we would ask someone with more power than us for permission to play outside, to have a snack, to go to the bathroom. Today, you are the person with power in your own life. In today's episode, I'm unpacking what it means to give yourself permission. I'm sharing how I took small steps to give myself permission to leave the prison of my emails. By circling back on what you learned, allow...

Elizabeth Lesser is the co-founder of the Omega Institute for holistic studies. For the past 30 years she has studied and worked with leading figures in the field of healing, healing self and healing society.  Get full show notes and more information here: [ https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/ elizabeth-lesser-ww / ]

In today's episode, I'm talking about coping with feeling like you're living on a razor's edge. It takes courage to explore your darkness and discover your emotions. But when you acknowledge your truth, you're able to accept all parts of you. And if you're lonely, being accepted is all you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2YD5OW4

Dr. Krisin Neff is a researcher, professor, and author. In this interview we discuss self-compassion as a motivator for change. You'll learn ways to practice self-compassion and how to identify what's getting in your way. Get full show notes and more information here: [ https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/ kristin-neff-ww / ]

For me, there are four things I try to do every day that give me a structure to support my mindset. In today's episode, I'm talking about how to give yourself the space for structure so you can support your mindset during this time. I'll share the things I do each day for more clarity and peace, and ways for you to add self-care to your life, drawer by drawer. Get full show notes and more informat...

In today's episode, I'm talking about the things you need to fully believe in yourself. This is your one precious life and the world is missing out if you don't use your voice. I'll talk you through some journaling prompts, my experience with imposter syndrome, and ways to root yourself in love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/34SqkDc

What are some things you think you know, but could probably be a bit better at? Perhaps it's being compassionate, giving yourself grace, or allowing yourself to feel like a newbie. In today's episode, I'm talking about the tendency over-achievers have to treat marathons like 200-meter sprints. During this pandemic, what would happen if you slowed down your pace, gave yourself grace, and dug deeper...

As Brené Brown said, vulnerability is the path to the life you desire. In this week's episode, I'm asking you what you need. And, I want you to answer. I'm giving you three ways to figure out what you're needing and a long list of things that might meet those needs. Sometimes, all you need to do is ask for what you need from someone you trust. I'm talking about how to embrace vulnerability and ans...

In this week's episode, we're talking about what grace is, how to practice it, and why it's so necessary during this time. We'll chat about gaining perspective through being a compassionate observer and how to move through this period with resilience. And, I'll give you some practical ways to ground yourself and manage your mindset with grace. Get full show notes and more information here: https:/...

In this week's episode, we're talking about being influenced by the energies of those around us. Although it's easy to pick up what they're feeling, you don't have to. We'll chat about the power of grounding ourselves and approaching others with compassion. I'll give you some methods for working through emotions and holding space for others to feel theirs. Get full show notes and more information...

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the cloak on perfectionism. I want you to notice the ways you've been disguising it in your life and start owning your story. We're talking about unpacking your mistakes and embracing the lessons they bring. I want to share how you can be more shame-resilient by becoming more compassionate and loving towards yourself. Get full show notes and more information he...

In this week's episode, we're talking about why our brains like to worry about the worst that could happen instead of thinking about all the good things in our lives. We'll chat all about why trying to "prepare" ourselves for bad things to happen actually takes the joy + peace out of the good times, and I'll give you some ideas for redirecting your brain. And we'll talk about committing to the bes...

Today we're talking all about Think Time and its role in not just the creative process, but in self-care. I'll tell you about my journey with Think Time, how I realized that it was available to me, and some of the benefits I've seen from this practice already.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/39pft5l

In this week's episode, I want to talk in-depth about getting other people to believe in you vs. believing in yourself. I'll share some of my stories about self-belief with you and tell you how I learned that believing in myself was the missing ingredient to my success. And we'll also talk about why leaning on other people's belief can be another way for us to hustle for worthiness, instead of bel...

In this episode, we're breaking down the idea that "it's supposed to be easy" and talking about why all the great things we want require some vulnerability + effort. I'll remind you why people want connection, why it's not so easy to find a want match with other people, and how you can manage your mind so that you can connect with others more often and more deeply. Get full show notes and more inf...

In this week's podcast episode we're diving deep into shame and why courage is the only real antidote for it. We'll talk about why it's important to remember that we all deal with shame and discuss some of the ways we confront it. We will also chat about why things outside ourselves - like money, jobs, and accolades - can never banish shame from inside of us. And finally, we'll dive into courage a...