In this episode, Cher Anderton, a mental health therapist, shares her journey of transforming discomfort into a tool for growth. She emphasizes the importance of observing discomfort, wielding the power to shift thoughts and feelings, naming the desired direction, implementing small changes, and training oneself to embrace discomfort. She also discusses the “Own It” framework, which empowers individuals to own their discomfort and turn it into a superpower.

"Own your discomfort before it owns you."

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction: Cher Anderton's Journey

01:21 Embracing Discomfort as a Tool for Growth

03:14 Parenting and Navigating Discomfort

06:09 The Influence of Trauma on Discomfort

08:46 The Own It Framework: Owning Discomfort

12:19 Implementing Small Changes and Embracing Discomfort

23:59 Embracing Discomfort and Building Resilience

25:33 Choosing Discomfort and Building Capacity

27:36 Challenging the Stories We Tell Ourselves

36:34 Redefining Resilience and Crafting Our Narrative

40:16 Daily Practices for Embracing Discomfort

42:24 Creating Safer Spaces in the Corporate World

Book Cher for a workshop or speaking event! Email her at cher@cheranderton.com

Read Cher's book Could It Be Better? An Unorthodox Approach to Experiencing More Joy and Connection in Relationships

https://www.cheranderton.com/book

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In this episode, Samantha Tridelius shares her journey. She’s a single mother and entrepreneur who founded the Sparkle Foundation to support single mothers and their children. She discusses the challenges of single parenthood and the importance of building a supportive community. Samantha also provides practical advice on time management and finding balance as a multi-passionate individual. If you’re some juggling too many plates, this one’s for you!

"If it stops being fun, I stop doing it."

Highlights:

1:17 Challenges of Single Parenthood

08:05 Building a Supportive Community

10:29 Finding Balance as a Multi-Passionate Individual

17:22 What Does it Mean to Prioritize Joy?

23:50 Juggling Multiple Passions and Responsibilites

30:57 The Power of Motherhood in Shaping Identity

34:52 Hardships are What Make You Who You Are.

37:42 Leaving a Little Sparkle and Making an Impact

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In this episode, Jillian and her husband Mike discuss the significance of clarity in personal goals, relationships, and life direction. They share their experiences, like identifying stressors and understanding our emotional responses to them. Highlighting the importance of positive emotions and resilience, they emphasize the importance of reassessing our goals regularly.

“You put a blindfold on somebody. They’ll never hit the target.”

Highlights:

(01:47) What Clarity Sessions Can Do

(05:07) Identifying Stressors

(10:43) Understanding Feelings Towards Stressors

(14:16) How Your Partner Can Help if They Understand You

(18:41) Identifying What Fills Us Up

(25:13) What Emotions are Leading Your Life?

(29:28) Clarity Sets You in the Right Direction

(32:28) Heart Mapping and Annual Reassessments

(35:47) The Value of Mentors to Finding Clarity

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