Podcast Summary
Exploring travel dreams with booking.com and promoting wellness through self-care and herbs: Booking.com helps bring travel dreams to life with various accommodation options, while self-care and herbs promote wellness through CVS Health's healthcare services and personal experiences.
Whether it's planning unforgettable getaways with booking.com or prioritizing wellness through herbs and self-care, the importance of preparation and self-improvement was a recurring theme in this discussion. The speaker emphasized the role of booking.com in making travel dreams come true with its wide range of accommodation options, while also highlighting the various ways CVS Health is promoting wellness through healthcare services and herbs. The speaker's personal experiences with herbs and the importance of self-care were also shared, emphasizing the need to take care of both physical and mental health. Glennon Doyle, the guest on the podcast, was introduced as an activist, author, and founder of Together Rising, who has made a significant impact on women, families, and children in crisis. The discussion concluded with the excitement of finally having the opportunity to meet Glennon in person and learn more about her perspective on becoming "untamed." Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of planning, self-care, and making a positive impact on the world.
Navigating the Challenges of Pandemic Life and Early Sobriety: Acknowledging and sitting with vulnerability and discomfort is crucial during challenging times, even if it's difficult.
The current pandemic situation brings unique challenges, particularly in managing family life and dealing with the pain and vulnerability that comes with being stuck. Karen shares her experience of feeling both hopeful and overwhelmed during this time, and how it reminds her of being in early sobriety. She acknowledges that while there can be transformation and healing during this period, it doesn't make the discomfort any less. Karen also reflects on how society's emphasis on happiness can make it difficult to process and accept normal emotions, and how her own experiences with bulimia have shaped her understanding of this. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging and sitting with vulnerability and discomfort, even when it's difficult.
Feeling all your feelings is essential for growth: Embrace all feelings to grow and transform into better versions of ourselves, it may be uncomfortable at first but becomes easier with time and practice.
Feeling all of your feelings, even the difficult ones, is an essential part of living a authentic and fulfilling life. This concept was eye-opening for someone who had spent years numbing herself with substances and avoiding emotions. At first, the idea of fully experiencing emotions seemed daunting and painful, but as she began to practice feeling her feelings, she realized that it was through emotions that we grow and transform into better versions of ourselves. Avoiding emotions is like jumping out of the cocoon before becoming a butterfly. It's important to remember that all feelings are for feeling and that they serve a purpose in our lives. It may be uncomfortable at first, but with time and practice, it becomes easier to process emotions and grow from them.
Understanding and Overcoming Envy: Recognize envy as a natural emotion, address it to grow, and focus on admiration and appreciation for others' accomplishments.
Envy and jealousy are natural human emotions, but acknowledging and working through them can lead to personal growth and self-awareness. The Bhagavad Gita teaches that attachment and aversion are two sides of the same coin, and denying basic human emotions reveals a lack of maturity. Envy can disguise itself as criticism or justification, but recognizing and addressing it can guide us towards our purpose and admiration for others. It's not about eliminating these emotions entirely, but rather entertaining them for less time and focusing on the positive aspects they can bring. Sharing admiration and appreciation for others' accomplishments can help shift the focus from envy to abundance.
Accepting and moving on from past beliefs and emotions: Acknowledge and learn from past experiences, but don't get stuck in them. Create your unique path, neither fully obeying nor rebelling against childhood beliefs.
It's unrealistic and unhealthy to make certain thoughts or feelings eternally present or absent in our lives. Instead, we should acknowledge and accept them as part of our experiences, learn from them, and move on. Our childhoods play a significant role in shaping our beliefs and values, but it's essential to be aware of them and create our unique paths, neither fully obeying nor rebelling against them. This approach allows for creativity and growth, rather than being trapped in repetition or resistance. Additionally, it's important to recognize that rejecting something, even if it's an idea or belief we once held strongly, doesn't necessarily set us free. Instead, we should strive for self-awareness and make conscious choices based on our values and goals.
Childhood experiences and beliefs shape our trust in ourselves: Recognize how past experiences impact self-trust, heal old wounds, and prioritize mental and physical health for a better life.
Childhood experiences and beliefs can significantly shape our perception of ourselves and our ability to trust ourselves. The speaker shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with various illnesses from a young age and being labeled as "crazy" by her family and culture. This belief, deeply ingrained in her, made it difficult for her to trust herself and led to a challenging journey of self-discovery. Parenting, she adds, can be a catalyst for self-examination, as we strive to teach our children what is good and figure out our own beliefs and values. It's an opportunity to heal old wounds and create a better, more meaningful life for ourselves and our families. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to our gut instincts and taking care of our mental and physical health. In the end, it's essential to trust ourselves and believe in our abilities to make the best decisions for ourselves and our loved ones.
Embracing sensitivity as a strength: Redefine sensitivity as a strength, engage with and purify sensitive parts, and transform negative stories into positive ones.
It's important to embrace sensitivity and empathy instead of dismissing or judging it. The speaker shares a personal story about her daughter's concern for polar bears and how it resonated with her own deep feelings. She reflects on how our culture often labels sensitive people as broken or crazy, but argues that they are actually crucial to society as they can see and feel things that others may overlook. The speaker also shares her own experience of redefining her relationship with her sensitivity, recognizing it as a strength rather than a weakness. She encourages us to engage with and purify our sensitive parts, rather than hiding or suppressing them, and to transform negative stories into positive ones. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the value of emotional intelligence and the importance of recognizing and honoring the full range of human emotions.
Anxiety and sensitivity: fuel for creativity and passion: Anxiety and sensitivity, though often stigmatized, can drive creativity and passion. Embrace all aspects of the human experience for potential growth and impact.
Anxiety and sensitivity, though often associated with mental health struggles, can also fuel creativity and passion. The speaker shares her personal experience of dealing with anxiety and depression, which manifests in both deep sadness and intense energy. She acknowledges the challenge of staying grounded in the present moment and not letting her emotions sway too low or too high. The speaker also reflects on how her sensitivity has led her to become a successful artist and activist, as she is able to care deeply and inspire others to do the same. She believes that many artists and activists experience mental differences, and that these challenges can actually be a source of strength and purpose. The speaker encourages embracing all aspects of the human experience, including pain and passion, as they can both lead to meaningful and impactful work.
Suffering not required for growth: Choose joy for learning and growth, pain serves as a signal, everyone's journey is unique, and embracing uncertainty leads to growth
Suffering is not a prerequisite for artistic growth or personal transformation. It's important to remember that this notion of requiring pain for growth is an old story and not universally true. Instead, we can choose to learn and grow from experiences of joy, rather than just focusing on pain. Pain serves as a signal or an alarm, alerting us to pay attention to our bodies and minds. However, it shouldn't put undue pressure on individuals to constantly seek joy and learn from it. It's essential to accept that everyone's journey is unique, and some necessary pain may occur along the way. Ultimately, embracing the edge of uncertainty and finding beauty in the process can lead to personal growth, increased confidence, and greater creativity.
Embrace the pain of love and growth: Focus on experiencing the first kind of pain from taking risks and being open-hearted, while avoiding the second kind of pain from abandoning oneself. Express and survive suffering to ultimately serve others and find joy and creativity.
Being open-hearted and taking risks in life comes with the inevitable experience of loss. However, there is an optional pain that comes from not trying or not being true to oneself. The speaker encourages embracing the first kind of pain, as it is the price of love and growth, while avoiding the second kind of pain, which stems from abandoning oneself. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes the importance of expressing suffering, surviving it, and ultimately serving others as a means of finding ultimate creativity and joy in life. The speaker's own experience of shifting from focusing on personal projects to serving others during difficult times highlights the transformative power of service.
Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity for Personal Growth: Focus on the present, dedicate efforts to causes that matter, embrace imperfection and vulnerability, read 'The Gifts of Imperfection' for guidance, and use untamed language to connect with ourselves and others.
Focusing on the present and being authentic are essential for personal growth and connection. The speaker emphasized the importance of dedicating efforts to causes that matter, such as Together Rising, while also embracing imperfection and vulnerability. She highlighted the relevance of Brené Brown's book, "The Gifts of Imperfection," which provides guidance for living an untamed life and dealing with anxiety, fear, and transition. The speaker believes that everyone can benefit from the book, especially during challenging times, as it resonates with the child within us that needs support. Additionally, she introduced the concept of tamed and untamed language, which refers to the difference between suppressing emotions and expressing them authentically. By embracing untamed language, we can better understand ourselves and connect with others.
Living beyond limiting beliefs: Explore the truest, most beautiful version of your life, relationships, or jobs to bypass limiting beliefs and tap into inner potential.
The words we use, such as "good," "bad," "should," and "can't," are culturally constructed ideas that can limit and tame us, rather than guiding us towards living our most authentic and beautiful lives. The speaker shares her personal experience of being trapped in a broken marriage to a good man, feeling the pressure to stay because of societal expectations and beliefs about what a good mother should do. She realized that these ideas were not pure, but rather, they were shaping her and limiting her potential. To break free from this taming, she encourages asking ourselves what the truest, most beautiful version of our lives, marriages, or jobs looks like, as this can help us bypass the limiting beliefs and tap into our inner blueprint for living. Ultimately, the goal is to live fully and model healthy, loving relationships for our children, rather than passing down the legacy of slow disappearance and martyrdom.
Embrace authenticity in motherhood: Examine deeply-rooted beliefs, have difficult conversations, and trust oneself for a more authentic and fulfilling life
Motherhood is about being true to oneself and one's desires, rather than settling for less. This means examining deeply-rooted beliefs and conditioning, especially in relationships, and having difficult conversations to create a more authentic and beautiful life. This process can be emotionally challenging and may require significant time and self-reflection before sharing it with others. Ultimately, it's about trusting oneself and living authentically, even if it means making difficult decisions and having hard conversations. The journey towards this authenticity may involve significant changes, such as dismantling one's life to be with someone new, but it can lead to a more fulfilling and true relationship with oneself and others.
Being true to oneself and taking responsibility for one's life: Navigating difficult decisions, fear, and societal norms to live authentically and honor parents
Being true to oneself and taking responsibility for one's life are essential components of growing up and becoming an adult. This can involve making difficult decisions, such as announcing a divorce, even if it goes against societal norms or the expectations of loved ones. The fear and concern of those we care about can be just as challenging to navigate as criticism or rejection. It's crucial to recognize that our fear and struggles are not burdens for others to carry and to strive for authenticity and self-respect. By living our lives authentically and trusting in the people who raised us, we can honor our parents and create a foundation for healthy relationships.
Embracing honesty in relationships: Focusing on being okay and proving it through actions fosters healthier, more authentic relationships rooted in honesty, even when it's challenging
Honesty is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of authentic relationships. We claim to desire honesty in our partners, but we're not always ready to receive or give it. Fear of rejection and hurt can prevent us from embracing honesty, which can ultimately hinder the growth and development of our relationships. Our loved ones, including family members, want us to be okay and genuinely support us, even when we face difficult decisions. By focusing on being okay and proving it through our actions, we can foster healthier and more authentic relationships. Ultimately, the truest form of marriage or love is rooted in honesty, even when it's challenging. It's essential to remember that if one person doesn't belong in a relationship, neither does the other. By embracing honesty and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, we can create deeper, more meaningful connections with those around us.
Unlocking inner freedom through Dan's words: Through honest self-examination and courage, we can unlock our inner freedom and live more authentic lives.
Engaging with the work of authors like Dan, who encourage self-reflection and authenticity, can lead to significant personal growth. Dan's gentle yet powerful approach to writing resonated deeply with Glenn, and his emphasis on truth-telling and embracing one's inner child struck a chord. The importance of being untamed, of breaking free from societal conditioning and connecting with our true selves, was a recurring theme. Dan's book, "Untamed," serves as a guide for those seeking to unlock their inner freedom. Through honest self-examination and courage, we can all strive to live more authentic lives. Dan's words left Glenn feeling inspired and reinvigorated, and he hopes that his audience will experience the same. As Dan himself said, "My emotions, my intuition, my imagination, my courage, those are the keys to freedom. Those are who we are. Will we be brave enough to unlock ourselves?"
Discover your perfect travel or health solution: Booking.com offers diverse travel options, CVS Health prioritizes accessibility in healthcare, and BetterHelp provides mental health support – all making life easier.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway in the countryside or an exciting adventure in the city, Booking.com provides a wide range of options to help turn your travel dreams into reality. With accommodations across the US and an easy-to-use app, planning your next trip has never been simpler. Meanwhile, at CVS Health, they're making health and wellness more accessible than ever before. From virtual care and in-home evaluations to mental health support through Aetna, they're meeting individuals' needs in various ways. Another important takeaway is the significance of mental health support. Everyone can face mental health challenges, and having access to affordable, flexible, and convenient options like BetterHelp can make all the difference. So, whether you're planning your next adventure or prioritizing your health and well-being, remember that resources like Booking.com, CVS Health, and BetterHelp are here to help you along the way.
