Becoming Undamaged

I'm so thrilled to share my interview with Ruth Hotson, owner of Finding Balance Kinesiology. Ruth has had a profound impact on my personal growth, and this was a great opportunity to ask Ruth about her work and why she is so passionate about kinesiology. I hope you enjoy the episode!Finding Balance Kinesiology | A holistic approach to dealing with stressRuth Hotson (@findingbalancekinesiology) • Instagram photos and videosfinding balance kinesiology - Search Results | FacebookSupport the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

In this episode, I discuss the different types of boundaries and offer tips to set personal boundaries. Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

In this episode, I discuss boundary setting and encourage you to think about how setting boundaries can help you to take control of a situation and feel empowerment in your life and relationships.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Picture yourself standing in an expansive hallway, filled with hundreds of doors. In this episode, I encourage you to either close the doors that are not for you or start knocking on doors of opportunity.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

What are you currently putting off? Is it a big project or change, all the little insignificant jobs, or maybe you're avoiding an uncomfortable conversation?  Tune in to hear tips for working out what needs to be done and there are some small steps you can take to move in a forward motion towards your goals.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

One of the best books you can read if perfectionism prevents you from enjoying the awesome parts of life, or stops you from taking the big leaps in unknown territory.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

A meditation to reflect on how kindness is showing up in your life in the moment. Practice showing kindness and compassion towards others, and yourself. Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

This 5-minute meditation is designed for a quick energy reset. Bring yourself back to the present moment, tune into your breath, move through your day with a renewed sense of calm.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

So many of us feel trapped when we perceive we are going backwards in a certain area of our lives. Sometimes this is an active choice, but often it is circumstances thrown upon us. This episode challenges the notion that it can often be necessary to go backwards in order to move forward to better and brighter things ahead.Grab a pen and paper to answer some thought-provoking questions about going backwards to go forwards in your life!Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

This meditation is designed to help you invoke a feeling of calm throughout your body when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Welcome to Becoming Undamaged: a podcast dedicated to sharing stories, strategies, tools and techniques to help unlock unlimited potential and discover who you are truly meant to be.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

As we approach 2024, this is the perfect time to consider the fears that are holding you back from the life you want to create. This book will have you flipping your mindset and pushing yourself towards whatever your heart desires!Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

How we can turn deep moments of loneliness into positive experiences of solitude.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

The impact of physical and emotional scars on our sense of acceptance and self-worth.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Are you annoyed at your own self for not doing the things you know you need to do? This book may help you to see the power in your thought patterns and allow you to move closer to the life youwant. Even if you are not ready to do the hard work, you will absolutely learn something new and fascinating about the mind and body connection!Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

In Part 2 of Living Your Truth I talk about noticing people around you who aren’t living their truth; how you can live yours without the negative influences of others; and how you can start taking steps towards living a true and authentic version of yourself every day.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

In this episode I share the story about the person who inspired me on the journey to live my truth and how doing so has allowed to me accept and celebrate who I truly am, while showing up authentically to those close to me. `     Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Obsession with Perfection details the ways in which perfectionism shows up in daily life and how it can have a detrimental impact on overall mental health and wellbeing. The episode rounds out with some useful tips for recognising perfectionism and strategies to achieve a happier existence in accepting that being perfectly imperfect is good enough.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience is a valuable resource to help understand specific feelings and where they might be coming from. Her insight into the emotional human experience is eye-opening.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

In this episode I share one of the lowest points in my life in the hope that it might help others who are struggling, and bring an awareness to the darkness that some of us carry. It comes with a warning as it covers the topics of depression and suicide.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

James Clear’s Atomic Habits is a great resource if you are ready to make some changes in your life but you’re not sure how to go about it. Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

How we cause damage and can be damaged by our family relationships. Navigating difficult issues in family relationships to understand ourselves and each other better.Tuning into our own behaviour in family relationships by taking responsibility for our actions.Accepting and understanding one another for who they truly are, whilst maintaining our own sense of self.Showing compassion, kindness and love when building self-protective boundaries with family members.Checking in and expressing gratitude in our family relationships to build deeper and more meaningfulconnection.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Jay Shetty’s 8 Rules of Love is an amazing book if you are looking to improve your relationship with yourself and your significant other.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

How we cause damage and can be damaged by our intimate relationships. Navigating difficult issues in relationships to understand ourselves and each other better.Tuning into our own behaviour in relationships by taking responsibility for our actions.Accepting and understanding one another for who they truly are, whilst maintain our own sense of self.Checking in and expressing gratitude in our intimate relationships to build deeper and more meaningful connection.A reminder for singles to go and do something kind and loving for themselves.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Eddie Pinero’s Your World Within is a podcast of inspirational and motivational speaking set to carefully crafted background music. It’s impossible to listen to any of Eddie’s episodes and not feel like you can go forward and tackle your day!You can also watch Your World Within on YouTube.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

How we cause damage and can be damaged by our friendships.Navigating the difficult times in friendships to gain a better understanding of friendship dynamics.Tuning in to our own behaviour in friendships by taking responsibility for our actions.Accepting and understanding one another for who they truly are.Checking in and expressing gratitude in our friend relationships to build deeper and more meaningful connection.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

The Mel Robbins Podcast is full of wise advice without the fluff!Key episodes I found valuable:The “Let Them" TheoryThe Only Way to Stop Procrastinating3 Things You Need to Accept About Other People3 Simple Steps to Change Your LifeSearch - melrobbins.com for more information Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Viewing ourselves as damaged and/or broken. Is this ok?How we might damage others: friendships, relationships, family, strangers/acquaintances, work colleagues.Following three steps to work through the damage to you and to the damage you may cause others:1. Acknowledge2. Accept3. ProcessReflecting on how we have caused damage, how we carry damage and how we can get better at viewing difficult times with gratitude.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

Craig Harper's The You Project is an awesome podcast to help you get out of your own way and stop making excuses for the things in life that aren't currently working for you. He focuses on improving overall health and fitness, as well as building a positive mindset, in order to achieve the best out of yourself and your life. Early episodes of value in The You Project are:#17 A free couching session#23 Coaching session: managing you#41 and #42 20 questions for humans#52 10 steps for getting sh*t done#68 Craig's 15 self-management tools Search - craigharper.net, The You Project with Craig Harper, LIFE Craig Harper     Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

How do you know if you are making the right decision?What type of decision-maker are you?How has indecision affected you and the people around you?What are the benefits to quick and effective decision making?How can we improve decision making so we can get on with living life?Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

How we speak about ourselves, how we allow others to influence our own thoughts, taking back your power!Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966

In this first episode I introduce myself, explain the idea behind Becoming Undamaged and I give a snippet of what's ahead for this podcast about healing and self-worth.Support the showhttps://becomingundamaged.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/becoming.undamaged/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556647332966