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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 49 MIN

Episode 32: Passive or Active? Which is most appropriate?

from True You Podcast · host Bill Tierney and Martin Kettelhut

In this episode, Bill and Marty explore the intricate balance between taking action and practicing acceptance in various aspects of life. From business leadership and career transitions to personal relationships and spiritual growth, Bill and Marty share insights and personal anecdotes to help listeners navigate these complex dynamics. Discover how inner wisdom and core values can guide decisions and enhance connections. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds01:07 Catching Up: Personal and Professional Updates04:31 Group Coaching and Leadership Insights06:06 The Importance of the Right Role in Business09:52 Personal Stories and Relationship Dynamics13:50 New Projects and Future Plans15:58 Main Topic Introduction: Passive vs. Active24:31 Exploring Spirituality and Personal Growth25:10 The Balance of Passivity and Activity in Coaching25:42 The Challenge of Surrender in Personal Development26:47 Writing as a Dance Between Surrender and Creation28:24 Overcoming Resistance and Shame in Writing30:34 Navigating Passive and Active Approaches in Life32:32 The Wisdom of Knowing When to Act or Let Go37:41 The Role of Al-Anon in Personal Transformation41:19 The Journey to Sobriety and Connection48:21 Concluding Thoughts and Future TopicsLinks and Resources:• True You Podcast Facebook Page - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/trueyoupodcast⁠⁠ • If you would like to be a guest on the True You podcast, please complete this guest application: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbHITeLbAD98TRhFPZzK2kStuHos5HFjOGBWAaTJjgVcEAGA/viewform⁠⁠  • Internal Family Systems - ⁠⁠https://ifs-institute.com/⁠⁠ • Compassionate Results Coaching - ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/⁠⁠ • Bill’s book, ‘Compassionate Results Guidebook’ - ⁠⁠https://compassionateresultsguidebook.com⁠⁠ • ‘Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - ⁠⁠https://www.listeningisthekey.com/⁠⁠ • Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO⁠⁠ • Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd⁠⁠ • Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - ⁠⁠https://www.partsworkpractice.com⁠⁠ • Contact Marty - ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠• Contact Bill - ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠🔗 Compassionate Results Coaching links: ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/links⁠⁠➡️ To learn more about the Internal Family Systems Model, visit ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/about-ifs⁠⁠ ➡️Join the Parts Work Practice Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/partsworkpractice⁠⁠🔗 Parts Work Practice page: ⁠⁠https://www.partsworkpractice.com/⁠⁠📖 Get the Compassionate Results Guidebook here: ⁠⁠http://compassionateresultsguidebook.com/⁠⁠➡️Attend IFS Coaching Groups: ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/coaching-groups⁠⁠📞Take the Coaching Readiness Assessment, go to ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/contact⁠⁠🎙️Listen to True You Podcast at ⁠⁠https://trueyoupodcast.com⁠⁠ available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube! #recovery #ifs #internalfamilysystems #ifscoach #ifscoaching #ifsmodel #partswork #partsworkcoach #podcast #ifspodcast #selfhelf #selfimprovement #leadership #richardschwartz #groupcoaching #ifsgroups #compassionateresults

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