The podcast episode discusses Dr. Natalie's personal experience of feeling shut down and invalidated when someone questioned, 'Shouldn't you have known better?' She shares her story and provides insights on overcoming shame, reprogramming conditioning, and embracing failure as a part of growth. The conversation emphasizes the importance of adopting a growth mindset and seeking excellence over perfection, especially during midlife. It encourages listeners to challenge societal norms and live a centered life thriving.
Keywords
vulnerability, shame, growth mindset, conditioning, midlife crisis, resilience, self-compassion, failure, perfectionism, societal norms, centered life thriving
Takeaways
- Feeling shut down and invalidated by comments like 'Shouldn't you have known better?' can trigger shame and self-doubt.
- Overcoming shame and reprogramming conditioning involves embracing failure as a part of growth and adopting a growth mindset.
- Challenging societal norms and embracing a philosophy of seeking excellence over perfection is essential for living a centered life thriving, especially during midlife.
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