Becoming Who You Are
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#102: The Art of Pivoting in Life and Work with Jenny Blake
Change is an inevitable part of life, so how can we give ourselves the best chance of navigating big transitions as smoothly and constructively as possible? In today's episode, I'm joined by Jenny Blake to talk about her latest book
What Happens When You Change Your Questions?
This is a guest post by Johanna Schram. The questions we ask shape our perspective on the world and our beliefs about ourselves. While some questions have clear-cut answers, most of our internal questions are more of a lifelong prompt for ...
#101: Dealing With Self-Censorship and Resistance in Journaling
One of the most common obstacles I hear about when it comes to journaling is self-censorship. I recently received an email from a reader about their struggles with resistance and self-censorship as a result of a past situation in which someone ...
Your Resentment Is a Message. Are You Listening?
Every so often I’ll have the following kind of conversation with a client: They’ll be talking about how someone is messing them around, wasting their time, or disrespecting their boundaries. I’
#100: “What Does Becoming Who You Are Mean to You?” 20 Coaches and Creatives Share Their Answers
Welcome to episode 100 of the Becoming Who You Are podcast! When I started this show way back in 2012, episode 100 wasn't even on my radar so this is a special episode to honour this milestone. The show is still going because of you, so thank you ...
7 Personal Growth Blogs to Enrich Your Summer Reading
As an avid reader, I love books and blogs in equal amounts. The internet is a noisy place and there are thousands upon thousands of personal growth blogs out there to choose from (so a huge thank you for reading this one!
3 Steps to Emotional Freedom from Guilt, Shame and Anxiety
I don't know about you, but guilt, shame and anxiety are probably my least favourite and most uncomfortable emotional experiences. That's why, for this month’s book summary, I’m sharing 10 key lessons from Guilt, Shame and Anxiety: ...
99: Making the Most out of Life’s Plot Twists with Jake Desyllas
This week I'm sharing a conversation I recorded a few weeks ago with my husband, Jake, about a big development in our lives, several changes that have happened as a result, and making the most out of life's plot twists. Can you guess what
9 Books That Will Kickstart Your Personal Growth
Books have been my gateway to personal growth. They were how I became interested in psychology, self-reflection and self-awareness and have continued to be the number one way I educate myself. I find it amazing that, within
How to Make Friends with Your Shadow Side
“To confront a person with his shadow is to show him his own light. Once one has experienced a few times what it is like to stand judgingly between the opposites, one begins to understand what is meant by the self. Anyone who perceives his ...