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Big Feelings With Jennifer Ginty Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Big Feelings With Jennifer Ginty Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Jennifer Ginty joins us for episode #277 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast.

Jennifer is a Mental Health Advocate and the founder of My Moody Monster, a pull apart toy for kids to help them better cope when those BIG feelings come up.

Jennifer is a single mother and survivor of childhood trauma living with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. Throughout her healing journey, Jennifer has learned many coping skills to help through the difficult symptoms of her Mental Health Diagnoses. During a particularly hard period, Jennifer created My Moody Monster, a pull apart plush doll, to help children to better cope with their own frustrations in a safe way. Families, therapists and teachers have found Moody to help with communicating with children about their emotions and helping them understand that all feelings are valid.

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Career Satisfaction With Anthony Kuo Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Career Satisfaction With Anthony Kuo Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Anthony Kuo joins me on episode #276 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast.

Anthony is a Career Satisfaction coach and he believes that the perfect career in which you can thrive and feel completely alive is out there and within reach for each and every one of us.

Anthony Kuo, a career satisfaction coach, shares his personal journey of leaving a successful corporate career to pursue his passion for helping others thrive. He emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in work and the difference between being good at something and being interested in it. Anthony provides practical guidance for those who are on the fence about their current job, suggesting small changes that can make a big difference. He also highlights the significance of defining career satisfaction for oneself and embracing one's unique qualities and interests. Anthony concludes by reminding listeners that career satisfaction is closer and more possible than they may think.

Takeaways

• There is a difference between being good at something and being interested in it.
• Small changes in your current job can make a big difference in your satisfaction.
• Defining career satisfaction for yourself is crucial.
• Embrace your unique qualities and interests in your career.
• Career satisfaction is closer and more possible than you may think.

Sound Bites

• "There is a really big difference between being good at something versus being interested in it."
• "A much smaller change will solve the problem."
• "No experience is ever wasted."

To learn more about Anthony check out his site and be sure to take his 60 Second Quiz at this link here.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Anthony's Backstory

03:02
The Difference Between Being Good and Being Interested

06:05
Navigating the Corporate World and Small Changes for Job Satisfaction

10:04
Defining Career Satisfaction for Yourself

13:02
Embracing Your Unique Qualities in Your Career

15:16
Career Satisfaction: Closer Than You Think

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Get Over Indulgence With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown

Get Over Indulgence With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown joins me for episode #275 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast. Duncan is a speaker, author, advocate and Morris Dancer.

His books 'Get Over Indulgence' and 'Real Men Quit: The Armchair Macho Guide To Beating Booze And Finding The Life You Want.'

Duncan believes sobriety is the ultimate in life and is on a mission to guide as many people as possible to it.

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown shares his personal journey of quitting alcohol and finding a better life. He started drinking as a teenager to cope with anxiety and socialize, but it eventually led to isolation and misery. The turning point came when his wife had a miscarriage and he realized he needed to make a change. Duncan has been sober for almost nine years and has never looked back. He emphasizes that alcohol is not necessary for creativity, socializing, or handling stress. Duncan provides guidance for those struggling with alcohol and encourages them to challenge their beliefs and seek support from group programs, therapy, or coaching. He also highlights the importance of educating friends and family members to provide understanding and support. Duncan is working on a new book about staying sober and is involved in programs to make workplace wellbeing initiatives more alcohol-aware.

Takeaways

• Alcohol is not necessary for creativity, socializing, or handling stress.
• Challenging beliefs about alcohol is crucial for quitting and staying sober.
• Support from group programs, therapy, or coaching can be helpful in the journey to sobriety.
• Educating friends and family members about alcohol-related issues can lead to understanding and support.
• Quitting alcohol can lead to a better, more fulfilling life.

Sound Bites

• "Oh yeah, I still know how to party."
• "Alcohol is presented in a way that relates it to success and power."
• "There is an alternative, there is another way."

To learn more about Duncan click here.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:00
The Journey of Excessive Drinking

04:18
The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety

05:42
Life After Quitting: The Benefits of Sobriety

08:48
The Influence of Culture and Media on Alcohol Consumption

09:10
Alarming Statistics: Heavy Drinking in Society

10:41
Social Pressure and the Fear of Missing Out

11:28
The Perception of Alcohol as Sophisticated and Glamorous

13:05
The Status Symbol of Expensive Alcohol

14:37
The Illusion of Moderate Drinking

15:36
The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep and Stress Levels

16:18
The Paradox of Alcohol as a Stress Reliever

19:17
Helping Loved Ones: Understanding and Guidance

24:57
The Process of Coaching and Changing Beliefs

28:19
Different Approaches to Sobriety: Group Programs, Therapy, and Coaching

35:08
The Transformation of Life After Quitting Alcohol

40:02
Future Projects and Making Workplace Wellbeing Alcohol-Aware

40:33
Closing Message: You Are Enough

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Stronger You With Justin Brien Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Stronger You With Justin Brien Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Justin Brien joins us for episode #274 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast.

Justin is an Author / Motivational Speaker / Transformational Coach / Mental Health Advocate and the founder of the Stronger You Project.

Author of the Amazon best selling book;

Chasing Shadows: Fighting the Monster Within.

However to be able to put those titles in front of my name I had a 16 year long battle with addiction and a lifelong battle with my own Mental health and self worth.

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Overcoming Betrayal With Dr. Debi Silber Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Overcoming Betrayal With Dr. Debi Silber Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Episode #273 Dr. Debi Silber joins us to discuss Overcoming Betrayal.

Dr. Debi is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of "Trust Again," and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of "The Unshakable Woman" AND "From Hardened to Healed."

On This Episode
Dr. Debi Silber discusses the stages of healing from betrayal and the importance of post-betrayal transformation. She shares her personal experience of betrayal and how it led her to study and understand the psychology of transformation. Dr. Silber explains that betrayal is a different type of trauma that shatters the entire self, and healing from it requires a unique approach. She outlines the five stages of healing: before it happens, shock and trauma, survival instincts, finding a new normal, and healing, rebirth, and a new worldview.

Takeaways

• Betrayal is a different type of trauma that shatters the entire self.
• Healing from betrayal requires a unique approach called post-betrayal transformation.
• There are five stages of healing from betrayal: before it happens, shock and trauma, survival instincts, finding a new normal, and healing, rebirth, and a new worldview.
• Repeat betrayals indicate that the initial betrayal has not been fully healed.
• Fully healing from betrayal involves addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
• Time alone does not heal the wounds of betrayal; deliberate and intentional healing is necessary. Healing and rebuilding trust after betrayal requires personal growth and self-healing.
• Forgiveness is a crucial part of the healing process, but it is for the sake of the individual, not the betrayer.
• There are different stages of healing, and it is important to move through each stage in order to fully heal.
• Empathy is essential for both the betrayed and the betrayer in order to understand and heal from the pain of betrayal.
• The PBT Institute offers programs and support for individuals and companies dealing with betrayal and its aftermath.

Sound Bites

• "Betrayal feels intentional, we take it personally. The entire self gets shattered."
• "Betrayal is a different type of trauma. You're creating a new life and rebuilding the self."
• "Repeat betrayals mean the betrayal is not healed. There's a profound lesson waiting to be learned."
• "to create something that otherwise would never have been able to be birthed had that not happen."
• "Forgiveness really is for you."
• "Rebuilding a new relationship that has so much to do with the other person."

To learn more about Dr. Debi click here.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:03
Personal Experience of Betrayal

09:14
The Five Stages of Healing from Betrayal

12:49
The Importance of Post-Betrayal Transformation

23:12
Building a New and Better Version of Yourself

24:31
Healing and Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal

27:42
The Role of Forgiveness in the Healing Process

29:41
The Stages of Healing and Personal Growth

30:18
The Importance of Empathy for Both the Betrayed and the Betrayer

37:59
The PBT Institute: Supporting Individuals and Companies in Healing from Betrayal

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