179. Trauma, Control, and the Journey to Vulnerability, Trust – Insights from Gabor Maté, Daniel Goleman, Brené Brown

Have you ever found yourself working for or know a "control freak" – we tend to think they’re someone who engages in a series of behaviors that frustrate others and cause resentment. In this Sound Bite episode, which is a shorter episode about a topic we’ve previously covered, we’ll ask ourselves: What if there was more to understand about control? Topics Covered: Gabor Maté definition of trauma Daniel Goleman insights about control Brené Brown’s thoughts about vulnerability and trust when it comes to leadership         Healing strategies to find balance   Here are 3 takeaways:   1.    Controlling behaviors could be resulting from an underlying trauma. It’s good to take the time to learn more about that possibility and strive for balance. 2.    Vulnerability is a super power – a way to build trust and authenticity. 3.    Healing strategies include self-compassion and self-love. Mentioned in the Episode:   Gabor Maté’s Book: The Myth of Normal Daniel Goleman’s Book:  Emotional Intelligence Brené Brown’s Book:  Dare to Lead   Ep. 176 Mind Your Own Karma: Melissa Brunetti on Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery and Healing https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/o6yy7342uLb   Ep. 177 Worthy: Self Confidence, Self-Worth and Insights from Jamie Kern Lima’s Book. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/qiDwQ342uLb   Ep. 39 Be A Terri Cole boundary Boss in Training, Too! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5OIP0C02uLb   Ep. 76 “Don’t Take It So Personally!” & Emotional Intelligence https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xlad6DmWuLb    Ep. 77 AI & EI What Daniel Goleman Has To Say https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TQbkQDmWuLb   https://www.worthwisdomwellness.com/blog/let-go-of-control/   Psychology Today   Next Episode Topic   Toxic Positivity   How to reach Yo Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We’d love to hear from you!   email: [email protected]   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/