16. Conquer Self Doubt By Building Community with Lynn Abaté-Johnson

In this episode, Lynn Abaté-Johnson shares her journey as a caregiver through her mother's passing and how it led her to connect more authentically with others to build better professional communities in her work. Lynn and Di explore ways to leverage social media as a tool for community building, rather than letting it use you. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of being authentic, starting the writing process, and overcoming self-doubt. More about Lynn Abaté-Johnson After being a primary caregiver for her mom for over six years, my guest, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, International Best-Selling Author, and Global Community Builder, Lynn Abaté-Johnson, understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that come with caring for a loved one. However, she discovered how to blossom through (and after) caregiving rather than let it drown her. Like most family caregivers, Lynn juggled caregiving duties with a full-time career. In her daily life, she’s a sought-after speaker, trainer, business consultant and global community builder. She specializes in mentoring & consulting with women to grow their leadership capacity.Lynn wrote the book, “Out Of Love: A Daughter’s Journey With Her Mom To The End” to normalize and de-stigmatize what many families may take for granted or miss in their often overwhelming and new experience as caregivers. Free Chapter for Indomitable Podcast Listeners (PDF/Audio) https://LynnAbateJohnsonBook.com/freechapter Additional Links Lynn’s courses and 1:1 offerings are available at https://www.lynnabatejohnson.com/ More information about Lynn's Book at https://LynnAbateJohnsonBook.com/freechapter Lynn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAJBiz Lynn on Instagram: https://instagram.com/LAJbiz Lynn on LinkedIn: https://linkedIn.com/in/LAJbiz Lynn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAJbiz Lynn on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynnAbateJohnson Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Background 01:29 – Connecting People and Building Community 03:00 – Navigating Caregiving and Work 04:12 – The Paradox of Trauma 05:12 – The Importance of Community 06:18 – Learning from Others' Stories 07:15 – Embracing Neurodiversity 08:29 – Understanding Personal Identity 09:25 – The Relationship with Lynn's Mother 10:24 – Gaining Awareness and Empathy 11:12 – The Impact of Caregiving on Perspective 12:31 – The Power of Connection 13:13 – Creating New Terminology 14:07 – Challenging Stigmatizing Language 16:18 – Embracing Curiosity and Authenticity 17:42 – Building a Solid Foundation for Business 19:12 – The Importance of Human Connections 20:26 – Being Mindful of How We Lean 21:53 – Challenging the Status Quo 23:14 – Navigating Social Media and Online Communities 25:01 – Fostering Warmth and Connection Online 26:20 – Dealing with Negative Comments and Stigma 28:12 – Translating Warmth and Connection in Digital Marketing 30:13 – Building Community and Support 31:04 – Using Social Media Effectively 32:18 – Creating a Safe Space for Authenticity 33:32 – The Importance of Trust and Verification 34:29 – Focusing on What Makes Us the Same 35:17 – Asking Questions Instead of Making Accusations 36:06 – The Need to Be Right 37:35 – Advocating for Neurodiversity 38:13 – Being Open to Learning and Different Perspectives 39:27 – Starting the Writing Process 41:18 – Being Authentic and True to Yourself 42:41 – Including Different Voices in Writing 44:25 – Overcoming Self-Doubt and Asking for Help 46:47 – Building Community and Making a Difference 47:54 – Working with Lynn Abaté-Johnson 49:23 – Closing Remarks