In this conversation, life coach Addison Shock talks about emotions. He’s a life coach who helps men develop their emotional intelligence and build healthy relationships. He shares his own experiences and journey towards emotional growth and highlights the importance of understanding and expressing emotions in a healthy way!

“No matter what age level we’re in, we're growing up."

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Understanding and Supporting Emotional Development

06:46 Managing Anger in Young Men

13:13 The Role of Mothers in Supporting Emotional Development

19:51 Reframing Anxiety and Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms

25:30 Embracing Emotional Intelligence and Taking Responsibility

27:03 The Power of Deep Breathing for Emotional Well-being

32:02 Making Decisions for Oneself and Owning the Consequences

36:07 Trust and Autonomy in Supporting Young Men's Transition into Adulthood

47:27 Facing Challenges and Accomplishing Tasks for Personal Growth

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Website: http://addisonshockcoaching.com/

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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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