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A micro-dose investment in you - Improved relationship (part 5)

Today we focus on enhancing personal growth through three pillars:
1) Developing self-awareness by managing reactions to stimuli and evaluating self-talk using Stephen Covey/Viktor Frankl principles
2) Releasing negative patterns through physical movement and micro-dosed wellness practices
3) Implementing accessible self-care actions tied to neurotransmitter release and stress reduction.
In this episode you'll hear:
Start by focusing on your relationship with yourself. Responsibility is framed as the 'ability to respond,' emphasizing personal agency in managing reactions to external stimuli.
Create space between stimulus and response to evaluate internal reactions and shift beliefs or focus. Inspired by Stephen Covey and Viktor Frankl's work.
Evaluate self-talk using a three-step framework: identify what works, what needs improvement, and what harmful patterns to eliminate (analogous to radio 'air checking').
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
 
 
 
 

A micro-dose investment in you - Improving Health (part 5)

The session emphasizes health as the foundation for ending generational dysfunction, highlighting mindset shifts (e.g., epigenetics, bodily perfection affirmations), actionable steps (diet, sleep, community), and the role of being a 'transitional character' to positively impact future generations. 
In this episode you'll hear: 
Health is foundational to ending generational dysfunction and requires proactive care.
Mindset shifts (e.g., affirming bodily perfection, epigenetics) can influence physical health, supported by examples like meditation curing ailments.
Professional guidance (e.g., Dr. Robert Todd Hurst) and actionable steps (diet, sleep, community) are critical for health improvement.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
 

A micro-dose investment in you - Spirituality (part 4)

In this episode we explore spirituality as innate intelligence governing biological processes and universal order. Demonstrated inner voice awareness through 'silent happiness' exercises. 
In this episode, you'll hear:
Spirituality is framed as an innate intelligence governing biological processes and universal order, emphasizing its non-religious, non-dogmatic nature.
Demonstration of inner voice awareness through the 'silent happiness' exercise highlights the distinction between conscious thought and pure awareness.
Emphasis on being the observer of mental chatter rather than identifying with it, aligning with core principles of major spiritual traditions.
Discussion of quantum potentiality and attention's role in manifesting realities through reticular activation system principles.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
 
 

The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: Finding Growth After Pain with Dr. Edith Shiro

The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: Finding Growth After Pain with Dr. Edith Shiro
In this episode, you'll hear: 
Practical steps to move from trauma to post-traumatic growth
Tips for identifying a support group that truly aids your healing journey
How generational trauma is passed down through genetics and the power you have to break the cycle
Dr. Edith Shiro is a highly respected clinical psychologist, author, and speaker specializing in trauma and post-traumatic growth. She co-founded the Trauma and Resilience Center in Miami, Florida, and is the author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Post-Traumatic Growth. As the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor and a Syrian refugee, Dr. Shiro's personal history deeply informs her work, inspiring her mission to help individuals break cycles of generational trauma. Growing up as a Jewish woman in Venezuela before immigrating to the U.S. to pursue her education and career, she embodies resilience and transformation. 
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave Leicken, and Dr. Edith Shiro dive into the complex and deeply personal topic of generational trauma, exploring how it is not only passed down through learned behaviors but is embedded in our genetics. Dr. Shiro shares the stages needed to get to post-traumatic growth, starting with radical acceptance of one's experiences. They explore the idea that trauma, though painful, can hold unexpected gifts. The conversation sheds light on the inevitability of trauma as part of the human experience, how its impact is deeply subjective, and what it takes to shift from suffering to growth. They also discuss the importance of timing, knowing when you’re truly ready to heal, and the difference between letting go and not caring. Finally, they address the critical role of support, distinguishing between helpful and harmful support groups and how to recognize if the people you turn to are aiding your healing or keeping you stuck in pain.
“Let’s understand what trauma is…Anything that can happen to you that shakes or shatters your belief system about yourself, about the other, about the world, for which you don’t have tools or you don’t have resources to deal with.” -Dr. Shiro
“Time is a myth because you can’t say ‘Time heals all’. It’s what you do with time.” - Dr. Shiro
“Yes we get passed on traumas, but we also get passed on treasures, and we also get passed on wisdom.” -Dr. Shiro
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Resources:
The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth By Dr. Edith Shiro
Dr. Edith Shiro’s Website
Dr. Dave Leicken
 
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