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We explore common life experiences, prune ourselves from the pain, and harvest the lessons. Every week, I'll share personal experiences, tips and resources I use to continue to grow from them. Let's grow together! Aṣẹ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growth-where-planted/support
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Coping With Constant Evolution: Friendships
Human connections shift and change all the time. Knowing how to identify and address those shifts can allow you to strengthen your self-awareness, respect and maturity. Has your friend group changed and you’re not sure how to manage the change? Tune in! Change is inevitable My friendship journey Observations and Learnings How to identify When a friendship has changed and why Focus on what changed vs. what went wrong Accepting the things you can not change Creating friend categories Communicating your needs Tweetable Quotes: “True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.” - David Tyson Resources: Never Unfriended by Lisa Jo Baker If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Juggling Act: Processing Life Imbalances
Life is a balancing act. Learning when and how to rebalance is vital for our success and happiness. Throughout this episode, we’ll be discussing how to work through those moments in life when things feel off and place yourself in the position for a lasting shift in the positive direction. I’m sure we can all relate so stay tuned. The Juggling Act Getting Caught Up In The Routine of Life The Importance of Resetting Story Time Framework For Checking In & Resetting Protecting Your Peace Journaling Self-Care and Accountability Resources and Close Tweetable Quotes: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin “Your peace and happiness as non-negotiable. ” - Breonna B Resources: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way by Judy Ho If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
It’s Not Working: Identifying & Exiting A Toxic Relationship
Let's get real about unhealthy relationships and how to safely make the transition to a more peaceful environment. Take a moment to take a listen! Unhealthy relationships The Importance of Exiting Unhealthy Relationships Story Time Dissecting and classifying an important relationship The Importance of Me Time Creating a support system of safety Creating an exit plan Tweetable Quotes: “Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” - John Mark Green “ There is always a way out.” - Breonna B. Resources: Freedom From Toxic Relationships: Moving On from the Family, Work, and Relationship Issues That Bring You Down by Avril Carruthers https://www.thehotline.org/ If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Take a Timeout: Self-Care
This episode is about discussing self-care and the importance to carve out time to invest in you. Be sure to check it out! Self-Care The Importance of Prioritizing Self- Care Story Time Dissecting Your Understanding of Self-Care Your self-care education What has prevented you from prioritizing your self-care? Are you waiting for permission to invest n yourself? Reframing self-care Establishing boundaries Resources and Close Resources for this episode See links below Final words/Announcement Tweetable Quotes: “A healthy self-love means we have no compulsion to justify to ourselves or others why we take vacations, why we sleep late, why we buy new shoes, why we spoil ourselves from time to time. We feel comfortable doing things which add quality and beauty to life” - Andrew Matthews “Guilt is not a tool of self reflection, it’s a debilitating net of confusion and one sided perception.” - Breonna B Resources: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story by Dan Harris If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
The Release & Reset: Healing From Life Changes
Life is full of unexpected changes. Sometimes those changes can knock us off of our feet and confused on how to move forward. Having a process for healing after those moments can create a space of natural recovery and personal understanding. Be sure to tune in! Healing - [00:01 – 03:30] Healing The Importance of Understanding Life Changes and Recovery Story Time Reflecting on major life events and how to reach recovery - [03:42 – 100:00] Think about a major life change and what emotions come up Word association, describing and dissecting the themes around the event Every event in life serves a purpose, negative or positive The importance of working with a mental health professional Minimizing trigger exposure Journal as you reflect Resources and Close - [10:00- 11:59] Resources for this episode See links below Final words/Announcement Tweetable Quotes: “Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When someone enters the pain and hears the screams, healing can begin.” - Danielle Bernock “You can not heal in the same space that hurt you. ” - Breonna B "As you're going through your healing journey or just reflecting on what you've been through, it's going to be important to minimize exposure, to known triggers as you work to recover.” - Breonna B. Resources: It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
The Mindset of Money : Budgeting Like A Pro
Welcome back to another episode, Growth Where Planted. Today, we are joined by none other than David Mulonas to talk about managing your finances better and budgeting like a pro. David provides a refreshing view on personal finance with a side of humor. He also shares offbeat current events and real-life experiences. He and his producers crack jokes while also diving into financial literacy and success. This podcast finds the perfect balance between having a laugh and getting down to business. David is a published author and accomplished corporate project manager in the IT field. His book I'm Not Flipping Burgers When I'm 70! explores personal finance, budgeting, homeownership, and investing for the future. David also launched a project called the Personal Finance Squad, in which he offers guidance on all areas of budgeting and achieving financial freedom. You don’t want to miss this episode, so stay tuned! Budgeting Like A Pro - [00:01 – 05:34] Insight into the episode. Introduction to our guest, David Mulonas. Background and Passion. The importance of budgeting. Society facts on budgeting. A hidden epidemic in this country. The Positive Mindset of Money - [05:35 – 17:09] David shares his story with money. How he builds his way of thinking with money The mindset of money. Life is a collective piece of things. The value of working hard and being smart. David’s first formal introduction to budgeting. David shares his biggest mistakes and learnings along the way. Final realization. You have to care; if you don’t, you won’t do it. Managing Good Debt - [17:10 – 25:30] Debt to income ratio. Managing the good debt. Understanding assets and liabilities The financing and debt strategy. Resources and Close - [25:31 – 27:51] Budgeting App resources for this episode See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Take away the material side of things when you are just starting out.” - David Mulonas. “Unless something happens to you catastrophically, there is no reason for you to have a credit card debt.” - David Mulonas. “It’s not frugality, but understanding what you have with the money to make good choices with it.” - David Mulonas. Resources: Mint Intuit Budgeting App Good Budget App David’s Budget Worksheet Templates You can follow David on Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and Facebook. Be sure to check out his Youtube and visit his website at www.somethingonmymind.net. If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow; check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Overthinking or Oblivious: Self-Awareness
Being self-aware requires balance. A balance of personal escape and accountability. Maintaining that balance can allow for personal growth, healthy relationship and personal peace. We could all learn a thing or two, so keep listening. Self-Awareness - [00:01 – 03:13] Self-awareness Internal & External Awareness Story Time Understanding and improving your internal awareness and - [03:13 – 07:43] Rate your level of awareness Would you consider yourself as a forgiving person? To yourself as well? How do you receive advice or feedback? Just from people close to you? Do you find difficulty apologizing? Do you apologize frequently for everyday actions? Create an honesty circle The importance of working with a mental health professional Journal to process through common fears Resources and Close - [07:44 – 08:34] Resources for this episode See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Find out who we are and do it on purpose” - Dolly Parton “Being self-aware requires balance. A balance of personal escape and accountability.” - Breonna B "Create an honesty...two to three people that you trust that can give you the real, the truth and not truth to hurt you, not using truth as a weapon, not taking jabs at you, but being very clear with you about who you are as a person from their vantage point.” - Breonna B. Resources: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think by Tasha Eurich The Self-Awareness Podcast by Aaron Dodge If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Boundaries In The Bedroom: Sexuality
Welcome back to another episode Growth Where Planted. Today we are joined by none other than Rebecca Lowrie. During this episode, we’re exploring how to listen to your body and create a safe space in the bedroom. You don’t want to miss this episode, so stay tuned. Boundaries and Consent - [00:01 – 12:33] Insight into the episode Introduction to our guest, Rebecca Lowrie Background Definition of Boundaries Importance of Establishing Boundaries Story Time Diving Into the Challenges of Establishing Boundaries Learning Full Bodied Responses - [12:44 – 20:16] Acceptance of where you are: What was your introduction to sex? How would you rate your overall boundary setting skills 1-10? With your partner, are conversations about sex open? Leveraging Therapy to Unpack Struggles with Consent Learning and Practicing Full Bodied Yes, Nos and Maybes Resources and Close - [20:18 – 22:12] Resources for this episode See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: "You have the right to feel comfortable and respected in every aspect of your life. Especially in the bedroom.” - Breonna B. "Know that you matter, your thoughts and feelings matter, your sexual needs and wants matter, your sexual boundaries and sexual health matter. -That is the definition of sexual empowerment." - Miya Yamanouchi “If you don't know that you have bodily authority, and if you don't know how to express your boundaries, it's going to lead to some trouble and trauma and upset for sure.” - Rebecca Lowrie “[It's] our absolute God given right to say yes or no to what happens to us and how we express ourselves.” - Rebecca Lowrie Resources: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself 101 Meditations for Life, Business and Bedroom Success You can follow Rebecca on Instagram. Be sure to check our her podcast and visit her website. If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
The Balance of Disappointment and Trust : Honesty
Living in the full breath of honesty can be difficult. In this episode of Growth Where Planted Podcast, we’ll be talking all about Honesty. Honesty - [00:01 – 02:20] What is Honesty? Trustworthy Loyal Fair Sincere Story Time Gravitating Towards a life of authenticity and honesty - [02:21 – 0:0] What does honesty mean to you? What’s your example of honesty? Your example of living in the truth Identify people in your life who are unapologetically themselves and honest Have conversations and learn from them The importance of being you! Understand that being honest may not work for everyone and that’s okay Resources and Close - [06:39 – 07:45] Resources for this episode See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “If there is one lesson I've learned from failure and success, it's this. I am not the outcome. I am never the result. I am only the effort. - Kamal Ravikant “Disappointment and building upon trust are two key elements to honesty that can allow you to live unapologetically, and build genuine relationships.” - Breonna B “Be mindful of how honesty can be used as a weapon.” - Breonna B “Avoiding living in your truth is a self-sabotaging behavior.” - Breonna B “You should never stop being you!” - Breonna B Resources: Radical Honesty: How to Transform Your Life by Telling The Truth - Brad Blanton Living The Truth: Transform Your Life Through the Power of Insight and Honesty - Keith Ablow MD If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
The Rewarding Journey: Managing Depression
Welcome back to another episode Growth Where Planted. Today we are joined by none other than Bobi Gentry Goodwin. This week, we’re talking about how to prepare yourself for the journey of managing depression. You don’t want to miss this episode, so stay tuned. Depression - [00:01 – 07:44] Insight into the episode Introduction to our guest, Bobi Gentry Goodwin Background and Passion Definition of depression Managing depression and pain Story Time Owning your experiences The Rewarding Journey - [07:45 – 16:03] Acceptance of where you are: What’s your current understanding about depression? What is your current understanding about managing depression? Do you know anyone who has been professionally diagnosed with depression? Being strategic on how you manage your depression If you believe you may have depression or you’re struggling mentally, please seek professional support An important tip from Bobi Managing Depression requires introspection Resources and Close - [16:04 – 18:31] Resources for this episode See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Any time in your life there can be emotional pain, physical pain, spiritual pain, and I think that is a strong indication that something is under the surface.” - Bobi Gentry Goodwin “If you don’t manage depression it will manage you. And it tends to get worse over time if it is unmanaged, and it can really impact the quality of your life.” - Bobi Gentry Goodwin “Take one or two steps towards the path that you want to go. And patience is essential in that, because you might not land where you want to land. It might not be immediate, but those ripples can sometimes turn into waves, and those waves can definitely bring you to the place where you want to go.” - Bobi Gentry Goodwin “Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.” - Khalil Gibran Resources: The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time by Alex Korb Crisis Text Line Psychology Today You can follow Bobi on Instagram. Be sure to check our her Youtube and visit her website at https://bobigentrygoodwin.com/ If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
The Cynical Cycle: Self-Sabotage
While we often encounter external boundaries in life, it’s important to recognize when we’ve created our own barriers. Today we’ll be talking about how to break the Cycle of Self-sabotage, whether it be procrastination, or remaining in toxic environments. We could all learn a thing or two, so keep listening. Self-Sabotaging Behavior - [00:01 – 05:31] Self-sabotaging Behavior Common Self-sabotaging behaviors Procrastination Self-medication with drugs/alcohol Comfort eating Self-injury Story Time The source of our self-sabotaging behaviors - [05:32 – 10:54] How would you rate your self-awareness? What self-sabotaging behaviors do you identify within yourself? What does self-love look like to you? The importance of working with a mental health professional A mantra to help you achieve self-love Resources and Close - [10:55 – 12:04] Resources for this episode See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Withholding love is a form of self-sabotage, as what we withhold from others we are withholding from ourselves.” - Marianne Willamson “You cannot make progress in life if you’re constantly standing in your own way.” - Breonna B “Oftentimes, self-sabotage begins with a lack of self-love.” - Breonna B “While we often encounter external boundaries, it’s important to identify when we’ve created our own barriers. As it can help increase your self-awareness, self-love, and more clearly help you identify and resolve unhealthy relationships with others.” - Breonna B “Life will continue to bring you situations to learn lessons. And if you don’t learn them the first time around, you will be presented with the same scenario until you identify and apply lessons.” - Breonna B Resources: Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way - Dr. Judy Ho, PhD Crisis Text Line US and Canada: text 741741 UK: text 85258 Ireland: text 50808 If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Community Influences: Personal Identity
Welcome back to Growth Where Planted Podcast! For this episode, we welcome one of our first guests in our show, Jim Shoopack, as we talk about Personal Identity and how it can play a role in how you look at yourself and how you view others looking at you. 20 years ago, Jim suffered all of the symptoms of depression. It is miraculous that he didn’t take his own life. He prayed and prayed and prayed, and even had what would be considered an out-of-body experience that gave him hope for the future. Once he had that experience, things started to improve. Personal Identity - [00:01 – 08:32] Introduction and background of our guest, Jim Shoopack The Definition of Identity Working through and learning from challenges that life presents us Story Time Journey to develop personal identity Developing and Maintaining your Personal Identity - [08:33 – 13:52] Seeing people who do not have a grasp on their personal identity The role of your public self and your private self in your identity Surrounding yourself with the right people Resources and Close - [13:53 – 16:48] Resources for this episode Connect with Jim See Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “It’s important to have a plan. But you have to realize that life doesn’t work the way you want it to, and you have to be prepared for disappointment and how you roll with that disappointment.” - Jim Shoopack “Not every day is gonna be a good day. You’re gonna have bad days. It’s the beauty of life, it’s the beauty of the journey of life.” - Jim Shoopack “In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.” - Erik Erikson Resources: Mental Health Musings The Power of Understanding Yourself by Dave Mitchell Connect with Jim, send him an email at jimshoopack@gmail.com or visit http://mhmusings.com/. You can also follow him on Instagram (@mhmusingsblog) If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Scattered Resources: Career Navigation
In this episode, we’ll be talking about careers, jobs, how to make money, and how to define your success when there’s not really a road map for the career you’re interested in. Career - [00:01 – 05:06] Definition of Career Story Time Finding my career path The Process of Forgiveness and Managing - [05:07 – 13:17] Your definition of success Doing what you enjoy The beginning can be quite uncomfortable and that’s okay Create quarterly and annual learning goals Maintain a running list of things you’re doing well Ask for feedback Take the time to analyze your blockers Constantly advocate for yourself Resources and Close - [13:18 – 14:12] Resources for this episode Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Defining a career path can be challenging, especially if there’s a lack of representation in the field or industry.” - Breonna B “Creating learning goals and actively working towards them can help move you along to where you wanna be and present things that you may not be aware of.” - Breonna B “We often see ourselves in the best light better than other people can. So getting an outside perspective, can give you a pragmatic view of how well you do.” - Breonna B “You do not attain success when you associate with those in high positions, It comes when you accept yourself and realize that only you can take yourself to where your heart truly lies.” - Michael Bassey Johnson Resources: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life - Bill Burnett and Dave Evans The Career Manifesto: Discover Your Calling and Create an Extraordinary Life - Mike Steib If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Repetition Is Key: Forgiveness
People in our lives can end up hurting us. With the pain you feel, you have the choice to either hold on to your anger, resentment, and thoughts of revenge — or you can choose to forgive and move on. This week’s episode is all about the process of forgiveness and the emotion management that comes along with it. Forgiveness - [00:01 – 03:42] What is Forgiveness? Story Time The Process of Forgiveness and Managing - [03:43 – 09:34] Evaluating your knowledge of forgiveness Why you should forgive Deciding to forgive someone and addressing them Establishing your boundaries and the need for respect Resources and Close - [09:35 – 10:36] Resources for this episode Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” - Corrie Ten Boom “Forgiveness meant that you could continue to bring up someone’s transgressions over and over and over again, because you were wronged by that person.” - Breonna B “Forgiveness is not for them, it’s solely for you. You have to heal, you have to let it go.” - Breonna B “If you don’t forgive, if you don’t let it go, if you don’t move on, it can leave you stuck for years.” - Breonna B Resources: Emotional Detox by Sherianna Boyle - https://amzn.to/32UYt5n If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Personal Prison: Guilt
This episode is all about how to escape the Mental Prison you’ve created with self-sabotaging behaviors, and learn how to hold yourself accountable. [00:01 – 01:01] What is Guilt? I introduce the topic for this episode The definition of Guilt Understanding guilt to develop healthy accountability habits and identify unhealthy and toxic relationship structures [01:02 – 03:07] Story Time How I was introduced to the concept of guilt The Favor system [03:08 – 08:48] Tips on how to escape your guilty mental prison Identifying what makes you feel guilty Differentiating Guilt and Accountability Make a list of 3 actions you will take and how you will take micro-steps daily towards those actions Calling out people who are using false guilt to control your relationship [08:49 – 09:45] Resources and Close Resources for this episode See Links Below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Understanding how guilt can serve as a track, weapon, or path to nowhere, can help you develop healthy accountability habits with yourself and others.” - Breonna B “Accountability is very different from feeling guilty. Accountability is about taking action, guilt is about self-sabotaging your growth.” - Breonna B “Guilt isn’t always a rational thing. Guilt is a weight that will crush you whether you deserve it or not.” - Maureen Johnson Resources: Guilt, Shame, and Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming Negative Emotions - https://amzn.to/3sUCia5 Let Go of the Guilt: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Take Back Your Joy - https://amzn.to/32IlVCQ If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
No Means No: Personal Boundaries
Setting your personal boundaries is necessary to help you keep a healthy and positive self-image. In this episode, we’ll be exploring, how to stand firm in our boundaries and how to avoid falling victim to guilt. [00:01 – 01:21] Personal Boundaries and Guilt I introduce the topic for this episode What are Personal Boundaries? What is Guilt? [01:22 – 02:22] Story Time My own sense of personal boundaries Instances that helped me establish personal boundaries [02:23 – 04:58] Setting Your Personal boundaries and Strengthening our ‘NO’ muscle Questions to get you started and understand what you know about personal boundaries Understanding your relationships with people around you and how they respect your personal boundaries How to establish your personal boundaries Determining the reason behind your “NO” Discuss these thoughts in therapy [04:59 – 05:50] Resources and Close Resources for this episode See Links Below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “No means No. No is a powerful world, and No is a complete sentence.” - Breonna B. “Discuss your lack of boundary setting, the way that you set boundaries, your hope in setting boundaries in therapy, because someone can help guide you through that process and not only establish those boundaries, but they can also help you understand exactly why you have those issues in the first place.” - Breonna B. “It’s really important to understand your education around personal boundaries, and they also help you truly understand how people have leveraged that within your life. If they know they can always rely on you, and you never say No, they can abuse that.” - Breonna B. Resources: I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t) Setting Boundaries: Info and Practice Woksheet If you want to support what we do here, then Subscribe, Share, and Leave a Review on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
The Addiction: Social Media
Throughout this episode, we’ll be getting real about Addiction to Social Media and how to start establishing healthy boundaries. Are you guilty of the endless roll of app switching? Keep listening. [00:01 – 01:09] Addiction I introduce the topic for this episode The definition of addiction [01:10 – 02:41] Story Time My addiction to social media 3 years ago Tracking my usage Understanding my connection to social media [02:42 – 06:31] Restructuring your relationship with social media Questions to ask in order to understand the level of your connection to social media Structuring your time to add barriers between you and social media An easy way to distance yourself and take a break from social media [06:32 – 07:47] Resources and Close Resources for this episode See Links Below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “One should be careful not to buy into the notion that someone else’s life is somehow more complete or fulfilling than yours, based solely on what you see online.” - Germany Kent "As a way to add barriers between you and social media, you have to start structuring your time.” - Breonna B. “Work through any unhealthy emotions, experiences, avoidant behaviour, and insecurities in therapy. Having someone who is trained, and knows how to help you untangle yourself from that web can be vital to give you a different perspective, on not only whatever it is that you’re addicted to, but everything else in your life.” - Breonna B. Resources: Hooked: Overcoming Social Media Addiction - Bernard Kelvin Clive Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business(and in life) - Thomas Erikson If you want to support what we do here, then Subscribe, Share, and Leave a Review on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Recover and Reconnect with Your Garden: Therapy
Welcome back! Today we’re discussing how to move past your discomfort surrounding Therapy, and embracing the process of understanding every aspect of you. We go over the process of restructuring your mindset regarding therapy. [00:01 – 02:02] What is Therapy? I introduce the topic for this episode The definition of Therapy [02:03 – 04:51] Story Time Suppressing any and everything I felt Not effectively communicating my feelings Going to therapy [04:52 – 11:58] Restructuring your mindset regarding therapy Breaking down our view and understanding on therapy Ponder over how you currently see and have experienced and witnessed therapy Reframing the function of your support system Being patient and taking the time to find the right therapist for you Be the example to encourage healing and growth Entering Therapy with a blanket of trust [11:59 – 13:42] Resources and Close Resources for this episode See Links Below Final words Tweetable Quotes: "Friends and Family are not committed to walk through treacherous subjects with you. There’s only a level of comfort or discomfort that they’re willing to endure in order to support you.” - Breonna B. “When you’re looking for a Therapist, please keep in mind that it can take up to two to three times to get the right Therapist. So be patient through the process.” - Breonna B. “Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” - Shannon Alder Resources: Psychology Today Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori Gottlieb If you want to support what we do here, then Subscribe, Share, and Leave a Review on all major podcast platforms. Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Establishing Boundaries: Work & Career
On this episode of GWP, we’ll be exploring boundaries and how we should leverage them throughout our careers.Thanks in advance for listening. Remember, if you want to support what we do then share, subscribe, and leave a review over major podcast platforms. Don’t forget to follow-us on instagram at growthwhereplanted! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Eating For Your Soul: Healthy Diet
This episode, we’re diving into the importance of breaking bad eating habits and nourishing your soul. Thanks in advance for listening. Remember, if you want to support what we do then share, subscribe, and leave a review over major podcast platforms. Don’t forget to follow-us on instagram at growthwhereplanted! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
Slow & Steady: Stress Management
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the process of mastering stress management. Thanks in advance for listening. Remember, if you want to support what we do then share, subscribe, and leave a review over major podcast platforms. Don’t forget to follow-us on instagram at growthwhereplanted! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growth-where-planted/support
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