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MYBREATHINGMIND
by Ruth
Living in Modernity Without Losing Yourself
Episodes
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Burnout Isn’t the Problem: What It Means to Belong to Yourself | #100
You've been told that turning inward is a luxury. That self-reflection is navel-gazing, something to get to once the "real" work is done. So you push through, optimize, and keep going—and somewhere along the way, you start running on empty. But what if burnout was never the actual problem? What…
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Why You’ve Stopped Believing Yourself | #99
There's a particular kind of erosion that happens when you make enough promises to yourself and don't keep them. This episode is about what's actually happening when that occurs—and the three things that rebuild it. Find out why you're still exhausted: mybreathingmind.com. My Breathing Mind…
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Why Doing Less Isn’t Fixing Your Stress | #98
When you're stressed, the standard advice is to reduce what's on your plate. And sometimes that's the right call. But if you've ever found yourself cutting things back, only to end up in the same place a few months later—this episode is for you. There's a simple way to look at stress that most...
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Why Boundaries Are Actually an Honesty Problem | #97
We talk about boundaries constantly—but most of what we hear focuses on self-care, people-pleasing, or learning to prioritize yourself. In this episode, I want to offer a completely different lens. One that reframes why boundaries are hard, what's actually at stake when we don't hold them, and…
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If Sensitivity Is a Feature, Why Do We Keep Treating It as a Bug? | #96
Somewhere along the way, sensitivity became something to hide — especially at work. But what if that framing is exactly backwards? In this episode, we look at what sensitivity actually is (not what we've been told it is), why certain environments systematically train it out of people, and what…
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Are You Making Data-Informed Decisions If You’re Ignoring This? | #95
You've been taught to trust the research, follow the data, and defer to the experts. And most of the time, that's reasonable advice. But there's a type of data most of us have been quietly trained to leave out of the equation—and it's the one that's most specific to you. In this episode, we look…
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Can You Selectively Numb Unpleasant Feelings? | #94
Most of us were taught that some feelings are acceptable and others need to be managed, minimized, or explained away. This episode looks at what that habit actually costs us, why the popular framing of "emotional regulation" may be backfiring for a lot of people, and what it looks like to treat...
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When Your Job Stops Being Something You Do | #93
Most people would say they know their worth. And they mean it. But somewhere between the culture that tells you to bring your whole self to work and the feedback you've been told to receive as a gift — something quietly shifts. This episode is about that shift, how it happens, and what it costs…
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The Skill That’s Making You Vulnerable | #92
There's a skill that helped you get where you are. It's also the reason you're running on empty. In this episode, we're talking about what actually drives burnout — and it's not what most people think. It's not a lack of boundaries, better time management, or learning to say no. It's something...
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Do We Still Own Ourselves if We Outsource Our Truth? | #91
We live in the golden age of answers. Google, Reddit, experts, AI — there's always somewhere to look. But what happens when we get so good at looking outward that we stop being able to hear ourselves? This episode digs into one of the quieter costs of modern life: outsourcing not just the…
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The Plant and the Pot: A Fresh Look at Burnout Recovery | #90
Introduction Burnout isn't something we typically prevent—most of us only recognize it once we're already experiencing it. This episode explores burnout as more than temporary stress or fatigue, but as a serious cumulative condition affecting our psychological and physical wellbeing. As Christina...
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Removing the “ick” From Self-love | #89
Episode Summary This episode tackles the visceral discomfort many high-achievers feel when confronted with the concept of "self-love." Rather than dismissing this reaction, we examine its origins and offer a perspective shift: self-love isn't about adding another task to your already full plate -...
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Why Do We Struggle with Self-Compassion Despite Caring for Others? | #88
Episode 88: Why Do We Struggle with Self-Compassion Despite Caring for Others? Episode Summary In this episode, we explore why many of us find it easier to show compassion to others than to ourselves. The key insight centers on perspective - we can see others objectively as part of their...
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The Roots of Self-Love: Where We Learn to Care for Ourselves | #87
Episode Summary Where did you learn to love yourself? For most of us, this question is surprisingly difficult to answer. In this episode, we explore how our earliest experiences shape our capacity for self-love, the myth that self-love reflects our worthiness, and why our ability to care for...
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When Doing Less Gives More: Trading Overfunctioning for Peace | #86
Episode Summary In this episode, we explore how we've been taught to treat our souls like companies that need constant optimization and productivity. This mindset leads to "overfunctioning" - taking on excessive responsibility and deriving our worth from productivity. I share why this approach...
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The Two Faces of Stress: Embracing Growth Without Self-Harm | #85
In this episode, we dive into something that impacts everyone's lives: stress. Over the years, I've realized that part of fostering self-love is knowing the difference between helpful and harmful stress, especially given our contradictory cultural messaging around performance. In this episode…
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Reclaiming the Parts You Hide to Become Whole | #84
Think of a trait that you don't like about yourself - something deemed "bad," too vulnerable to show, or not accepted by others. We all have these parts, and we've learned to cast them out, repress them, or tuck them away in the shadows. In this episode: Why rejecting parts of ourselves creates...
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From overeating to over-consuming: What Our Hunger Really Craves | #83
We live in an over-consumption culture where the modern human seems caught in an endless cycle of wanting more - whether it's shopping, social media, information, food, or experiences. But what drives this constant hunger? In this episode: The underlying belief that we don't have enough How...
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Executive Presence: What Your Company Workshop Won’t Cover | #82
The episode challenges the very concept of "executive presence," predicting its eventual demise in the corporate lexicon. Why do leaders covet it and managers attempt to teach it when most struggle to define it? The answer lies in our tendency to focus on the external manifestations rather than…
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Having Needs Doesn’t Make You Needy | #81
We're kicking off Season 9 and peeling back the layers of self-love beyond the social media-worthy indulgence and pampering. Throughout my coaching practice, I've noticed a common thread weaving through clients' distress - the reluctance to acknowledge their basic needs. In this first episode of...
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The Pain We Avoid When We Procrastinate | #80
Episode Summary In this season finale exploring purpose and meaning, we dive into the surprising truth about procrastination. Rather than being a simple time management issue, procrastination often signals something deeper—we're avoiding the emotions associated with specific tasks. This episode...
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Comparison is the Thief of Purpose… Maybe | #79
A myth, a block, and shift to better understanding how best to use comparison as a tool to serve your purpose
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How to Self-Care a Job You Hate | #78
A myth, a block, and a shift to take your well-being to the next level.
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Reclaiming Your Power & Purpose | #77
Exploring a myth, a block, and a shift to experiencing inner power.
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What Happens When Your Purpose Changes? | #76
Exploring a myth, a block, and a shift to make sense of our purpose when it changes.
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Figuring It Out Versus Feeling It Out | #75
Exploring a myth, a block, and a shift to figuring it out so you can take your next step.
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Do What’s Meaningful or Find Meaning in What You Do? | #74
When there isn't a clear answer for you, do you continue to look for what's meaningful or do you find meaning in what you're already doing?
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The Wisdom of Pain | #73
What would it look like if pain serves a purpose and contains wisdom?
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Redefining Your Rich Life | #72
Knowing what would make you happy and a myth, a block and shift toward experiencing more richness in life, based on your own definition that satisfies your core.
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The Privilege to Pursue Purpose | #71
Is the search for purpose and meaning a first-world problem? We're covering a myth, a block, and a shift to embrace this gift and privilege to pursue purpose.
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Reclaiming Self-awareness | #70
Episode Summary In this enlightening exploration of true self-knowledge, Ruth challenges the common misunderstanding that self-awareness means primarily focusing on our flaws and weaknesses. Drawing from her extensive coaching experience, she reveals how many seemingly self-aware individuals have...
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Purpose: From Watching the Clock to Being One With Time | #69
You don't have to know your "true purpose" in order to live a meaningful life. The opposite is also true, just because you can name your calling, doesn't mean you're experiencing purpose.
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Driving Clarity With Others | #68
Most of us intuitively know clarity is essential when working with others. However, many of us continue to find ourselves in misaligned situations. In this episode, we talk about one misconception, one block, and one shift that can create more alignment.
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A Misconception About Getting Triggered | #67
How to stay present rather than get hijacked by our emotions. One misconception and strategy that can improve our emotional regulation.
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What You Miss When You Only Do What’s Urgent | #66
Strategy guides you to your destination. But what happens when you're too busy putting out fires and tackling the never-ending to-do list to ever get to your strategy?
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What Does It Mean When We’re Stubborn? | #65
What makes us rigid versus adaptable has to do with what we prioritize. What we prioritize becomes our strategy - either intentionally or unconsciously.
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“Let Go” to Build Resilience | #64
Talking about the misconception, the block, and something to experiment with that will build your resilience.
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Free Yourself With This Type of Growth Mindset | #63
Episode Summary Growth mindset has become a buzzword in personal and professional development, but many misunderstand its true power. In this episode, we explore how the popular concept introduced by Carol Dweck is often misconstrued as simply "loving to learn" when its real value lies in…
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Apply Mental Brakes to Focus Better | #62
Have a mind a race car and the brakes of a bicycle? We talk about one misconception about focus, what continues to block your focus, and one thing to shift your experience.
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Let’s Stop Hacking Productivity | #61
We're dedicating Season 7 of the podcast to exploring behaviors that allow us to do our best work. Kicking off with the topic of productivity - why hacking productivity is short-sighted and how conscious productivity is more powerful and sustainable. we're talking about one of its biggest...
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The Inconvenient Truth About Recovering From Burnout | #60
Episode Summary In this transformative finale to the burnout recovery series, Ruth reveals the often-avoided truths about what genuine recovery demands. Moving beyond surface-level wellness tips, she illuminates why burnout is actually a message from your deepest self seeking attention—and how...
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Burnout: When Your To-Do List Wins | #59
We want you to win - not your to-do list. An effective way to use a to-do list to improve your life, not to drive your life.
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5 Mental Blocks that Create Burnout | #58
We're talking about the underlying mental and emotional blocks that can lead us into or keep us in environmental mismatches that create burnout.
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Are Your Rewards Creating Burnout? | #57
We talk about the sixth and final mismatch that leads to burnout: reward. The effects of external vs. internal rewards. Signs of recharge vs depletion.
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Burnout: When Things Are Unfair | #56
Unfair situations create deep distress that can lead to burnout, be it at work, in relationships, or at home. How to recognize signs of unfairness and the first step to creating more balance.
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Burnout: When You Lose Control | #55
Part of what makes burnout so intolerable is that we lose ourselves in the process. We lose ourselves when we lose our autonomy. our choice. our authenticity, our unique style. Our individual preferences. Our voice. Our power.
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Burnout: When Personal Values are Misaligned | #54
Clarify your values and elevate your energy, motivation, and well-being - no matter what situation you’re in right now.
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Relationships That Protect Versus Promote Burnout | #53
One of the factors that create burnout according to research is a lack of social support. However, not all relationships are created equal. Differentiate relationships that create versus curb burnout.
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The Tipping Point that Creates Burnout | #52
The stress equation and the tipping point that turns a healthy dose of stress into painful burnout.
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Burnout’s Not for the Weak | #51
The real reason why you're burnt out (or on your way to burnout) is not what you think it is. We are dedicating Season 6 to exploring the root causes of burnout, including the 6 environmental mismatches, underlying mental blocks, and other factors. Kicking off the season with the most common root...
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Living in Modernity Without Losing Yourself
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