Inspiration vs. Comparison: How to Find Yourself Through Curiosity About Others | Ep132

00:00 — Intro00:41 — Silly arms & pigeons: today’s body connection practice04:30 — Letting movement interrupt the mental spiral07:00 — How someone else’s self-care revealed a hidden need09:00 — Why some people panic when asked “what do you need?”12:00 — Copycatting as survival vs. self-discovery15:00 — Georgianna’s parenting overwhelm & how she found her way19:00 — “Shopping” for traits in group work — trying on new ways of being22:00 — Procrastination, perfectionism & putting the plate in the kitchen25:30 — Steph’s story of learning that ideas don’t always mean action28:00 — How we learn each other and build more spacious friendships30:00 — Consciousness in a mountain: creative closing embodimentIn this episode of Wholehearted Loving, Georgianna and Steph explore how we discover more of ourselves by observing others — not to perform or conform, but to get curious.Steph tells the story of a simple jaw massage on a group call that became a catalyst for someone else’s self-awareness; Georgianna opens up about the early overwhelm of parenting and how "trying on" traits from others helped her build a way of being that actually worked for her; together, they reflect on their own friendship and the many micro-habits they’ve picked up from each other — from putting dishes away to softening into self-expression.With play, story, and body-based insight, they share how imitation can become a tool of self-discovery — especially when done with gentleness, choice, and a sense of humor.Discover how:Copycatting can be healing — when it’s done with curiosityTrying things on can help you figure out what’s actually yoursFriendships become richer when we stop comparing and start co-regulating"Like finding gold." – Alma W."The best therapy I've ever done for myself." – Sanjeev B.Join our monthly membership for LIVE calls & practice:http://bit.ly/4eF86reGet our Self-Compassionate Body-Based Toolkit:https://bit.ly/40Vnz3bEvery episode begins and ends with a body-based self-connection practice, so you can grow your capacity to be with all that life brings. We also include self-reflection and journaling prompts each week, posted on our Instagram @wholeheartedloving. New episodes every Sunday at 10am PT.Learn more about us and how you can practice with us LIVE at wholeheartedloving.comWith love,Georgianna & Steph