15 - Interview with Courtney Edwards on Meeting Guilt with Grace

Do you ever find yourself longing to feel more freedom and acceptance in your life? Behavioral health coach and owner of Alchemy Coaching, as well as the host of the Pragmatic Alchemy podcast, Courtney Edwards came on the show to talk about finding greater internal balance and freedom. Courtney blends her background in psychology and counseling with the practical framework of coaching to help folks invite more mindful wellbeing into their everyday life. In this episode, Courtney talks about the difference between guilt and shame, and her own struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned on her journey to greater internal balance and freedom. Key Takeaways: It can be very useful to connect with a trusted person and share your feelings of guilt in order to receive support and to prevent guilt from turning into shame. When we are feeling guilt, relating to ourselves and asking questions from a lens of curiosity as though we are talking to a child, can help us reach self compassion and growth. Meditation and mindfulness can help slow the mind down and help calm and shift feelings of guilt. Resources: Pragmatic Alchemy Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticalchemy Alchemy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemybhc Alchemy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alchemybhc Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyredwards/ Website: www.shineandsoar.com