Embracing Self Love: Finding Courage to Be Real

Rachel Madorsky is a psychotherapist, executive coach, and author who specializes in helping high-level executive women transform their self-relationship and achieve their dreams. Her book, "How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also For the Rest of Your Life," offers a variety of simple yet powerful insights and exercises to foster self love, a gift that Rachel notices many of her clients struggle with regardless of their level of success.This episode dives deep into the realms of authenticity and personal growth, exploring the power of genuine gratitude, self love visualization techniques, and compassionate self reflection. Learn the true source of people-pleasing tendencies, and why courage is essential for expressing our true selves.Rachel also shares quick, practical tips for stress relief and ways that small shifts in our mindset can lead to profound personal evolution. Get ready to embrace a new perspective on self-worth and instill the essential habit of celebrating your wins.Inside this episode: 00:00 Self-love influences all aspects of relationships.04:29 Prioritize quick, impactful growth without lengthy investment.10:03 Build empathy and grace for personal growth.12:51 State of being determines actions and perception.16:09 Women thrive when prioritizing their own needs.20:22 Embrace growth: Your ceiling becomes your floor.22:25 Growth involves discomfort and evolving goals.25:23 Attention amplifies,positive or negative. It’s science!28:16 Envision desires through meditation for self-love.32:01 People pleasing may not be what you think it is.35:57 Self-love includes honesty, boundaries, and authenticity.Connect with Rachel online at rachelmadorsky.comCurious about the meditation speakers Rachel mentioned?  Learn more here.   Leave a comment on this episode at happifiedlife.com or join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.  The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice.  It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production.  Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!