Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Deborah Brown and Sue discuss the concept of finding your voice and its importance in personal growth and relationships. They explore the factors that can affect the development of one's voice, such as past experiences and societal influences. They also highlight the connection between voice and self-esteem, emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and self-worth. The conversation concludes with practical steps for individuals to start finding their voice, including introspection, seeking therapy, and embracing new experiences. In this conversation, Sue and Deborah discuss the concept of finding your voice and the importance of expressing your needs and desires. They explore the awakening that often occurs in midlife, where individuals question societal expectations and seek new experiences. They also address the resistance that may arise from others when you try to find your voice and the importance of healthy communication and debate in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the significance of transparency, authenticity, and resilience in finding and using your voice. They encourage individuals to dream together in relationships and prioritize mental health and self-esteem.
Takeaways:
• Finding your voice is an ongoing process that requires self-reflection and self-awareness.
• Past experiences and societal influences can impact the development of one's voice.
• Voice is closely tied to self-esteem and self-worth.
• Prioritizing self-care and self-compassion is essential for finding and expressing your voice.
• Practical steps for finding your voice include introspection, seeking therapy, and embracing new experiences. Finding your voice is a personal journey that involves questioning societal expectations and expressing your needs and desires.
• Midlife often brings an awakening where individuals reevaluate their lives and seek new experiences.
• Resistance from others is common when you try to find your voice, but it's important to prioritize your own needs and not let others define your worth.
• Transparency, authenticity, and healthy communication are key in relationships to ensure both partners can express their needs and desires.
• Labeling and expressing emotions is crucial in finding your voice and connecting with your true self.
• Resilience is essential in the journey of finding your voice, as it involves trying, failing, and getting back up again.
• Dreaming together in relationships and carving out time to discuss and pursue shared goals and dreams is vital.
• Changing the way we look at mental health and prioritizing our own well-being is crucial in finding and using our voice.
• Empowering women to find their voice and prioritize their own needs and desires is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.
Chapters:
00:00. Introduction and Personal Experiences
02:54. Defining Voice and Its Importance
07:14. Factors Affec
Meet your host:
Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!
You can learn more about Sue on Instagram
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