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Unpacking Myself, 200 episodes. Page 2 of 2.

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INTUITION | Why we need to embrace not being able to explain decisions that come from our gut and intuition.

102

KNOWING vs LEARNING | Understanding, admitting and explaining our bad behavior is not enough.

103

DISAPPOINTMENT | When our expectations of others are beyond what they are capable of doing at that time in their life, who is to blame for our disappointment?

104

PROCRASTINATION | The real reason we avoid doing certain things and the impact that has on our confidence.

105

BEING CONTROLLING | Why do so many women think they have an unhealthy need to control everything… do we really or are we being told we do?

106

EXCUSES | How our natural instinct to soothe ourselves when we feel discomfort, can lead to excuses for the choices we make.

107

BIRTHDAYS | A powerful question to ask yourself every year to help gain perspective about where you are in your life today.

108

METAVERSE | A deep, hidden, spiritual life lesson the metaverse can teach us.

109

EPISODE 100: GOSSIP | Why do people gossip?

110

COMPARISON AND ENVY | Why do so many of us get caught up in the comparison trap? And how do we turn envy that stems from it into a positive emotion that helps us?

111

SELF-CARE | Has the term "self-care" become commercialized? Are our "self-care" routines actually serving the purpose of self-care?

112

LOVE | Why its always better to err on the side of love when we are feeling conflicted.

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SAYING 'I DON'T KNOW' and 'I WAS WRONG' | Our mind tells us these two statements make us look inferior but in reality they are a sign of intellect and self-awareness.

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DEFENSE MECHANISM | How our mind tells us it is protecting us but in reality it is blocking our heart from receiving more love.

115

TIMING | The comfort in reminding yourself that things are happening the way they are supposed to and to trust the timing of your life.

116

OPEN-MINDED | What happens when we aren't open to changing our beliefs and opinions based on new information and occurrences.

117

FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Why we should push through judgments and assumptions our mind makes before we even talk to someone.

118

FEELING HELPLESS | What do you do when you feel immense pain or sadness for yourself or for others, and can't do anything to change or fix it?

119

FEAR | How to use our fears to help us build confidence, grow and live a life that we never imagined.

120

CULTURE | The most powerful and meaningful part of the "culture" we grew up in often lies beyond the outfits, food and holidays. How do we make sure we keep those parts alive too?

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SAYING NO | Why is it so hard for us to say "no" and be selective about the things we say "yes" to?

122

ZOOMING OUT | When we are too "zoomed in" to specific incidents and interactions, we lose perspective of the entirety of our lives and experiences.

123

EGO & ENERGY | How our ego often makes us manipulate and steal energy from others (I know, that sounds a bit dramatic).

124

SETTLING | Life shouldn't be about settling yet we continue to settle in one or many aspects of our life. Why do so many of us accept this?

125

PASSION | Why we shouldn't settle for work feeling like a "drag" and how bringing passion to what we do daily can influence our entire life.

126

GUT FEELING | Why do we ignore things that we feel in our gut?

127

WOMEN | The mindset and beliefs in society that are still holding women back - beyond the seat at the table and equal pay.

128

INSECURITIES | The question isn't 'do you have insecurities,' it's what are yours and how can you turn them into strength and growth.

129

WALKING ON EGGSHELLS | How holding back who we are to avoid conflict creates artificial peace and moves us away from our authentic selves.

130

LONELINESS | How we can be surrounded by many people or people you love and still feel lonely.

131

MEDITATION | Sure it's become popular, but why is it so hard to do consistently despite the clear need and benefits in this day and age.

132

SOCIAL MEDIA with Amna Mazin | Forget the "good" or "bad" debate, notice YOUR relationship with Social Media and the effect it has on you.

133

ONE-SIDED COMMUNICATION | How to influence a relationship when the other person doesn't want to communicate or talk through things.

134

PAINKILLER vs VITAMIN | How are you living your life? Ignoring things until you need the painkiller or doing the subtle things that are impactful and meaningful.

135

BLINDSPOT | We all have them… what's yours?

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SUPERPOWER | How liberating it is when you are okay with not everyone liking you.

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NARRATIVE | How the stories we create in our mind can be a magnet for more similar experiences and how to break the pattern.

138

BEING BUSY | Are you in control of time or is time in control of you?

139

PURPOSE | Taking the overwhelm and intimidation out of "finding your purpose." What it truly means in a simple way.

140

BEING UNDERSTANDING | The misconception that in order to be "understanding" we must stay quiet and sacrifice our own desires and needs.

141

SELF-TALK | How to unpack the negative self-talk and narrative in our mind that we don't even realize is there.

142

TAKING ACTION | How inaction is the result of a setback or disappointment but in reality action is what makes us feel better.

143

APPEARANCE | The role women play in society's focus on the way women look and how it affects future generations.

144

UNPACKING OTHERS | Why taking the time to understand why someone is the way they are does not mean we have to ignore or make excuses for their negative behavior.

145

BREAKING RULES | How we get programmed from a young age to follow the rules and why it's sometimes good to break them.

146

WOMEN | Rather than proving we can do it all, let's first stop and ask whether we even want to do it all.

147

VICTIM MENTALITY | Why playing the victim card may seem comforting but in reality we are telling ourselves that we are not in control over our own lives.

148

INSTANT GRATIFICATION | The importance of long term plays & decisions in a world where short-term pleasures have become a way of life.

149

HOLDING ON | How do you know when you are trying too hard to hold on to something or someone that is not meant for you?

150

OUR DREAMS | How we project our own dreams onto our kids and why we need to shift the focus back on us.

151

OTHERS INFLUENCE | Does your state of mind ever go through a rollercoaster of ups and downs based on someone else?

152

SELF-AWARENESS | Do you "own" the negative experiences, emotions & moments or do you shove it under the rug?

153

WORRYING | How finding something to worry about can become a habit or addiction.

154

CHANGE | How change can make us feel more alive and present even if our initial urge is to resist it and hold on to the past.

155

LABELS | How becoming emotionally attached to labels can make us lose sight of the power in who we truly are.

156

FRIENDSHIPS | Feeling a deep connection with friends is something we all want but sometimes not easy to cultivate. Why?

157

ENERGY | Do you influence the energy of those you interact with or do you allow yourself to get influenced by theirs.

158

FOMO | How to embrace JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) instead of any fears of missing out, not being include or not getting that invite.

159

EXPECTATIONS | How a shift in our expectations can put our mind at ease even when nothing changes on the outside.

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SHOWING UP | Boosting your confidence when you decide to "show up" despite the feelings of discomfort and insecurities.

161

NATURE | Why does nature make us feel in awe, at peace and like everything will be okay?

162

INNER PEACE | The greater the disparity between who you are on the outside and who you are on the inside, the greater the turmoil within you.

163

LOVE & FEAR | How all of human emotions can literally be broken down into either Fear or Love.

164

PRAYING | How I learned that prayer isn't about religion or God but rather a mindset that can teach humility, surrender and hope.

165

ADVERSITY | What if we went through life embracing hard moments versus being blindsided by them?

166

UNCONDITIONAL KINDNESS | How overthinking can get in the way of being kind no matter who, what, when, where.

167

SELF-PITY | What is it about a hard day and feeling like we deserve the Netflix binge, glass (or two) of wine or desserts?

168

NOT JUDGING "WHAT IS" | How much of our mind's clutter is tied to our personal reaction of "like" and "dislike" to the events in our life?

169

I TOLD YOU SO | How the urge to say "I told you so" is more self-serving than helpful.

170

MID-LIFE REFLECTION | What changes within us at 40? Are we meant to be on autopilot for the first 40 years of our life before we start questioning it?

171

ABUNDANCE MINDSET | How thoughts of "there isn't enough" can create scarcity throughout our life.

172

SOCIAL DRINKING | Noticing the influence alcohol can have on you and your life even when you are not under the influence.

173

CONSCIOUS DEBATE | Why do we avoid disagreeing with people but judge them in our minds later?

174

HAVING FUN | How being present can help us experience "fun" on a deeper level, and why this is so important.

175

SOLITUDE | Getting a glimpse into the quality of your life by noticing how you feel when you are alone with your thoughts.

176

REACHING OUT TO OTHERS | Why do we sometimes second guess ourselves when wanting to call or text someone?

177

ANGER | How do we become an observer of our anger versus letting it consume us.

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ROLES WE PLAY | Noticing when our actions & thoughts are motivated by deep-rooted expectations set by the external world.

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ENJOYING THE JOURNEY | When you feel like you are not moving towards your goals fast enough.

180

YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS | Running towards a finish line that you intentionally define so you don't aimlessly run through your entire life.

181

ACCOUNTABILITY with Linda Galindo | Asking "what role did I play in the result I got" (at work, at home, in all of life) instead of blame, fault & guilt.

182

MATERIAL THINGS | Becoming aware of moments when our self worth gets tied up in material things & money.

183

TAKING CHARGE OF 2021 | How do we ensure positive change for ourselves even if the year hasn't started off as expected?

184

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | Can you have a strong desire to be better without disparaging yourself?

185

SELF-CENTEREDNESS | Assuming that what others are saying or doing is about us when it's actually not.

186

NEW YEAR 2021 | How I'm using this New Year's as a checkpoint for 3 things to help me go into 2021 pumped & with a recharged mindset.

187

SELF LOVE | Cutting through the cheesiness to understand how "loving yourself" impacts everything.

188

TIFFS WITH OTHERS | Why it's better to address them quickly instead of letting them nag at you & take up space in your mind.

189

KARMA | Okay, but why do bad things happen to good people?!?!

190

ACCEPTING COMPLIMENTS | Why is it so hard to just say "thank you" when someone compliments us?

191

LEADERSHIP with Jonathan Ord | Why love, positivity & genuine care for others is the better, long-term approach to running a company.

192

PARENTING | Why does parenting bring out so much self-doubt, comparison & insecurities in us?

193

BELIEVING IN YOURSELF | Why we need people to believe in us and why you should do the same for others.

194

MAKING MISTAKES | Ownership vs Avoidance : How I respected myself more when I owned up to my mistakes

195

CANCEL CULTURE | Are we providing thoughtful, productive criticism in hopes of going beyond the disagreement or are we being reactive?

196

FORMING OUR OPINIONS | Do we actually process all information equally or do we just gravitate towards whatever aligns with our existing beliefs?

197

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN | How I learned to embrace my femininity & truly support other women in a way that counts.

198

DEATH | How I learned to use this difficult & often avoided topic to help me live a better life.

199

DIFFICULT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS | How permanently labeling people or our relationships leaves no room for growth or change.

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RELIGION | I'm not as religious as my parents but can I still learn the core life principles that help us throughout life?