Insight Maximizers

In this episode, Suze and Jenni give personal examples of how to debunk irrational beliefs. First, they investigate the difference between a thought , a thought pattern or process, and a belief .  Despite their slight aversion to journaling, they both found a payoff again when they did the most recent Maxer Method challenge. Suze was able to identify a pattern with her thinking when she dug deeper...

Suze and Jenni continue to focus on thinking, and how it is impacted by emotions. While a mild emotional reaction causes thinking to become distorted, an intense feeling will make thoughts irrational. Suze describes the work that Albert Ellis PhD has done to identify 12 irrational beliefs, which Jenni and Suze have compiled for listeners in an easy-to-use handout. Please visit the Insight Maximize...

While practicing the most recent Maxer Method, Jenni and Suze realized that distorted thinking is a large part of their conditioned self . It was a good piece of insight for them that connected the coaching and therapy worlds. Suze worked heavily on jumping to conclusions, one of David Burns' distorted thinking patterns . Jenni realized that she was thinking in should statements, despite not using...

There are many tools available to help us understand how our thinking impacts our emotions, how our body feels and the actions we take or don't take. To continue our journey into our thinking, Suze discusses one too with Jenni, the 10 distorted thinking patterns identified by David Burns, MD. This episode's Maxer Method is more journaling, much to the chagrin of Jenni and Suze who remain journal r...

Jenni and Suze identified differences between coaching and counseling to inform listeners. They reviewed the Authentic Self and Conditioned Self, which they were identifying in their journaling with the last Maxer Method. Suze continues to struggle with journaling, though found this Maxer Method quite useful to gain insight and feel peaceful inside. Jenni was able to see her progress as she journa...

Jenni and Suze continue to explore thought patterns, this time shifting from a psychological framework to looking through the lens of coaching. Jenni educates us on the mindset of the Authentic Self versus that of the Conditioned Self from her coaching work. Suze relates how self-talk is a part of the work that some therapists do with their clients, noting how the coaching information could help h...

Suze and Jenni continue to practice what they preach, discussing how they both utilized the Maxer Method recommended to understand and benefit from Transactional Analysis of ego states . Suze briefly reminded us what Transactional Analysis was about before Jenni began with her experience.  Both shared intimate, emotional examples of how they identified ego states in themselves or others, and how t...

Jenni and Suze continue to learn more about psychological theory that helps us understand our thinking. They move into the 1970s with Transactional Analysis (TA), as it relates to Freud's theory of personality they recently discussed. TA has more user-friendly terms that help people understand what goes on inside them, as well as what happens when they interact with other people. The way we talk t...

Now that we understand what Freud taught us about the Id, Ego, and Superego , how do we use this information? Suze shared numerous observations from her practicing the Maxer Method , including a surprising unconscious little thing she has been doing that she can't unsee now. She describes being more aware of her Id than any other voice , which made her question if she has a conscience if she isn't...

Conscious change always starts by observing. Listen to Jenni and Suze share a simple framework for observing our thoughts. Suze presents the framework created by Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology. And Jenni brings in how the coaching profession incorporates Freud's concepts to help people observe their thinking to uncover limiting beliefs that cause them to feel stuck. The framework w...

  Suze and Jenni both admit that they hate journaling. Listen as they share why they hate it, did it anyway, and what they got out of it! Journaling was the Maxer Method for this episode. A "Maxer Method" is an activity that Suze and Jenni suggest for themselves and listeners to try so that they can get personal insights about life's events.  Is it worth it for you to do these Maxer Methods that t...

With Season 2 behind them, Jenni and Suze delve into thoughts, why they matter, and how they affect our lives. They look into the varied definitions of the word 'thought.' Jenni added a lot of nuances to the definition as she discussed coaching concepts related to thoughts. Finally, they work together to create the Insight Maximizer definition of thought. To be more aware or conscious of thoughts,...

Jenni and Suze share what they gained from Season Two. Both were pleased that they used new skills from the Maxer Methods to handle complex life events over the past few months.   They also outlined what you can expect from Season 3. It's time to bring thinking into the equation with our triggers, emotions, and feelings!   Maxers Community Facebook group continues to grow! Consider joining this pr...

Pre-Holiday Insights It's their Season Two finale, and Suze and Jenni quickly look back at their deep dive into emotions and feelings! What's the difference between the two? Why bother with them? And how do they affect our bodies and our relationships? Tis the giving season. And Suze and Jenni announce their new Maxers Community Facebook group! It's a private group for fellow insight seekers to gi...

Suze and Jenni practiced the Maxer Method by completing the Distraction Action Assessment , which can be retrieved at www.insightmaximizers.com. Neither was too surprised by the information they learned, yet they could see that working on themselves has paid off over time. They realized they didn't use some of the distraction actions they used to use. It can be confusing what to do with some of th...

In this episode, Suze and Jenni talk about a potentially unhealthy coping strategy that they call "distraction actions." Jenni educated us on how we can use distraction actions as a means to avoid feeling emotions, including how they can become habitual and even addictive. To help us change our distraction actions, they provide an assessment with insight and action-oriented questions for the Maxer...

Suze and Jenni agreed that working on coping strategies and distractions simultaneously was a bit cumbersome. They focused only on coping strategies for this Maxer Method, and both had experiences to discuss. Suze struggled a bit with being honest about an unhelpful coping strategy, and Jenni could relate to what she discussed. Both realized they have a habit of eating mindlessly and noticed how c...

  We all need ways to deal with our emotions, and Jenni and Suze share therapy and coaching strategies for coping mechanisms and distractions. They describe ways that they cope, constructively and potentially destructively, and they introduce a worksheet for Maxers to evaluate how they cope or distract themselves from feelings. Look for the new worksheet at www.insightmaximizers.com on the handout...

Are you biofeedback deficient? Do you notice how emotions affect you physically? Listen to Suze quickly review the types of feedback our bodies give us. Jenni and Suze share their stories of practicing the Maxer Method from episode 21. They realized that they both had similar childhood experiences and input, to ignore what their bodies tell them and push through the hurt and pain. They share the h...

In episode 21, Suze and Jenni discuss in more detail the part our body plays in helping our minds understand emotions and feelings we have. They discuss resources and just a few of the many therapies available that help us understand what our body is saying, and what to do with that information. They commit to practicing the Maxer Method, observing our biofeedback so we can understand what emotion...

Jenni and Suze discussed practicing the Maxer Method from episode 20. For Suze, she realized that she wakes up low on the Emotional Set Point Chart most mornings. Ouch! Despite how hard it was, Jenni navigated a crisis well. Both continue to navigate their emotions to learn what information they are supposed to learn. Win, win! Download your copy of the Emotional Gauge and Emotional Set Point Char...

Suze and Jenni continue to discuss emotions and feelings, utilizing a tool from Jenni called the Emotion Set Point Chart. We look at how emotions are energy in motion, that we can move from feeling powerless to powerful on the chart, as well as understanding the difference between power and force. Ready to give the Emotion Set Point Chart a whirl? Download your copy on the Insight Maximizer websit...

Jenni and Suze tell the story of how a conflict between them gave them a chance to practice what they've been preaching. This was their first event since they've known each other that they've reacted to each other.  They share how they used what they've been learning through this podcast to work through it. And how they got to an even better place with new and creative ideas on how they could hand...

Do you ever wonder where your behavior comes from? Jenni and Suze did! Over time, Suze learned the value of thinking about the intensity of the emotion or feeling she was having, and she shares with Jenni the tool she acquired and fine-tuned to help gauge emotional intensity.  Jenni and Suze recreated the tool Suze had, making it an Insight Maximizer resource you can download from our website, ins...

In our last episode, the Maxer Method expanded our connection of emotions, feelings, and physical sensations. Jenni and Suze find that they both had similar physical sensations and emotions at a similar time in their days. Suze decided to feel her feelings, and Jenni waited. Much to their surprise, they ended up with the same result—a better understanding of themselves and what they needed. What i...