Episodes
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming my dear friend Paulina Równy, a burnout coach originally from Poland, now living in Edinburgh. We shared our personal journeys of healing and self-discovery, particularly focusing on the theme of rewriting our stories of worthiness.
Paulina opened up about her experience with burnout in the corporate world and how she took a year off to reflect and develop her practice. During this time, she faced significant identity challenges, which led to our collaboration on a program called "Rooted in Worth." This program aims to help individuals navigate their own struggles with self-worth and identity, drawing from our shared experiences and insights.
We discussed the impact of familial relationships, particularly the dynamics with our mothers, and how these relationships shaped our perceptions of worthiness. Paulina shared her realization about the disempowering nature of being labeled as "lucky," while I reflected on my own experiences of being a peacekeeper in my family.
Throughout our conversation, we emphasized the importance of acknowledging and embracing our emotions, rather than running from them. We also introduced the concept of our program, which is designed to guide participants through a journey of self-exploration and empowerment, using the metaphor of a tree to illustrate the layers of worthiness we will uncover together.
As we prepare to launch "Rooted in Worth" in January, we invite listeners to join us for introductory sessions to learn more about the program and how it can support their personal growth. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of our journeys and the transformative power of understanding our worth.
Get Updates on the Launch of Rooted In Worth and upcoming introductions: www.emergenthumans.co/rooted
Reach out with questions or comments:
Dr. Alex: [email protected]
Paulina: [email protected]
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In this episode, I share some exciting personal updates and invite you to reflect on your own life changes. After starting a master's program in positive psychology and reactivating my chiropractic license, I’m thrilled to return to practice part-time. This journey has been transformative, especially after experiencing burnout in my previous decade of practice.
As I navigate these changes, I’ve decided to adjust the podcast's release schedule. Starting in November, I will be releasing two episodes a month instead of weekly. This shift allows me to focus on the quality of content I provide, ensuring that each episode is meaningful and valuable to you.
I also discuss the importance of balancing commitments without feeling the need to drop everything for new pursuits. Instead of an all-or-nothing approach, I’m embracing a mindset that allows for flexibility and quality in my endeavors. I encourage you to consider where you might be focusing on quantity over quality in your own life and how you can create space for new opportunities without sacrificing what you already have.
Additionally, I invite you to subscribe to my newsletter, the Soul Shift Chronicle (www.emergenthumans.co/subscribe), where I’ll share curated content, including highlights from past episodes and insights from my studies. I would love to hear your feedback on the podcast—what you enjoy, what you’d like to see more of, and how I can better serve you. Please shoot me an email at [email protected] and let me know what you'd like to see more of so that I can bring this show to life in the best way for you.
Join me next week for a fantastic interview with my friend Paulina Równy, where we’ll discuss a collaborative project we’ve created together. Thank you for being part of this journey, and I look forward to connecting with you in the coming episodes!
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In this episode, Dr. Alex delves into her recent journey of starting a master's program in positive psychology, a field she has been passionate about for years. She shares insights from her studies, particularly focusing on the significance of positive emotions such as love, gratitude, and joy, and their impact on our overall well-being. Dr. Alex highlights the fascinating connection between the heart and emotions, explaining how the heart operates independently of the brain and has its own "heart brain."
She challenges listeners to start to explore their own relationship to their emotions with three simple exercises they can try over the next week. These include:
Removing significance from emotions by stating "I am noticing that I am feeling..." instead of "I am feeling..."
Starting to create a Positivity Portfolio (coined by Dr. Barbara Fredrickson) this can include photos, memories, smells, music etc that elicit positive feelings for you.
Write down Three Good Things (events) that occured that day.
Listen to the full episode to explore the profound relationship between positive psychology and our emotional health!
What method did you choose to try implementing this week? Send an email to [email protected] and let us know!
00:00:34 - Interest in Positive Psychology
00:00:56 - Positive Emotions and HeartMath
00:01:17 - The Heart's Independent Response
00:01:50 - Heart Development and Intelligence
00:02:11 - Accessing a Range of Emotions
00:02:22 - Society's Focus on Negative Emotions
00:02:55 - Personal Mindfulness Practice
00:03:16 - Building a Repertoire of Positive Feelings
00:03:27 - Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden and Build Theory
00:04:10 - Benefits of Positive Emotions
00:04:22 - Starting Points for Positive Emotions
00:04:42 - Activity 1: Noticing Your Feelings
00:05:28 - Activity 2: Building a Positivity Portfolio
00:08:03 - Activity 3: Three Good Things
00:09:19 - Impact of Positive Practices
00:09:30 - Connecting with Intuition and Heart Intelligence
00:09:51 - Recap of Activities
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In this episode, we welcome Lou O'Connell, a HeartMath practitioner and author, who shares her profound journey with adult ADHD and the impact of bereavement on her life. Lou opens up about her childhood experiences, including the loss of her brother at a young age and the passing of her mother when she was just 13. She also discusses the heart-wrenching loss of a partner due to an undiagnosed heart condition while serving in the British army. Through her story, Lou emphasizes the importance of being heart-centered and heart-focused, highlighting how these experiences have shaped her path towards healing and understanding. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, grief, and finding one’s true self amidst life's challenges.
[00:02:41] Bereavement and personal growth.
[00:06:38] Post-traumatic growth concept.
[00:10:25] Late diagnosed ADHD journey.
[00:14:36] Self-compassion and ADHD diagnosis.
[00:20:23] Identity shifts and personal growth.
[00:22:09] Distraction techniques and healing journey.
[00:25:56] Trusting your body’s guidance.
[00:30:25] Women, ADHD, and entrepreneurship.
[00:33:15] Rooted in Worth course.
[00:40:10] Emotional regulation and ADHD.
[00:44:09] Self-care and heart coherence.
[00:46:35] Heart-centered living and regulation.
[00:49:44] Women's guide to ADHD.
About Lou: Lou O'Connell MBE, otherwise known as the Mental Wealth Mentor, is a decorated veteran with over 28 years' service in the British Army and received an MBE for her work with bereaved military families. As a qualified mental health professional, Lou supports diverse clients, including LGBTQ+ members, bereaved individuals and students with mental health conditions, empowering them to thrive and navigate life's challenges with resilience and creativity. Much to her initial surprise, Lou received a diagnosis of ADHD at the age of 45, leading her down a rabbit hole of research. Initially to find ways of helping herself, however, the more she learnt, the more she found she was helping others going through late diagnosis. This led to her completing additional training in ADHD coaching and offering her coaching services within this field.
Connect with Lou:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lou.oconnell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_wealth_mentor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-o-connell-mbe-b50b5057/
To purchase Lou's Book-
Amazon UK https://amzn.eu/d/cDxGWWQ
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Amazon Canada https://a.co/d/b3eJJSR
"It is the book I wish I'd had at the start of my journey towards a late diagnosis of ADHD. In the book, people will learn to:
Explore the intricacies of ADHD, from diagnosis to coping mechanisms.Learn about the challenges in accessing a diagnosis and advocating for yourself within the healthcare system.Discover how female hormones affect ADHD symptoms and what helps mitigate these effects.Get practical tools and hacks for better memory and time management.Learn tips and techniques for emotional regulation and managing Rejection Sensitive Dysphora (RSD).Identify burnout in yourself and discover tips to avoid it by recognising and working with your strengths.Understand the challenges ADHD poses in relationships and find strategies to improve communication and reduce impulsivity.Learn about support systems at work and in higher education, including reasonable adjustments and government schemes.My hope in writing the book is that people feel empowered and equipped to manage your ADHD in a way that works for them. By the end of the book, they'll have practical strategies to enhance focus, productivity, and overall quality of life."
To connect with Dr. Alex visit www.emergenthumans.co or email [email protected]
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In this episode, Dr. Alex explores the transformative power of heart-focused living and the concept of coherence — the alignment of the heart, head, and nervous system. She discusses how most people operate under constant stress and emphasizes the importance of cultivating renewing emotions such as gratitude, love, compassion, joy, and appreciation to achieve coherence. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey over the last 220 days, during which she has intentionally worked on attaining coherence using a biofeedback device. She reflects on how this practice has influenced her work, and brought her back towards chiropractic after retiring three years ago. It also highlights the significance of addressing both emotional and physical aspects of healing. Tune in to discover how living and leading from the heart can create profound changes in your life and work.
Time Stamps
[00:00:23] Heart-focused living and coherence.
[00:06:13] Walls vs. Boundaries in Healing.
[00:10:16] Breaking free from limitations.
[00:11:31] Inner guidance and emotional healing.
[00:15:17] Boxes we exist in.
To connect with Dr. Alex visit www.emergenthumans.co
Or email [email protected]
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In this episode of "Live and Lead with Heart," Dr. Alex invites listeners on a personal journey of healing and vulnerability. She shares insights from her recent experiences, highlighting the importance of being open to receiving feedback, praise, and criticism. Despite hosting over 260 episodes and connecting with a global audience, Dr. Alex reflects on her struggles with truly engaging with listeners and understanding their perspectives. This episode encourages self-discovery and growth, as Dr. Alex emphasizes the significance of building a deeper connection with both oneself and the audience. Tune in for an authentic conversation about breaking down barriers and embracing vulnerability.
Time Stamps:
[00:02:30] Vulnerability and self-worth journey.
[00:04:49] Inner transformational healing journeys.
[00:10:02] Voicing our own greatness.
[00:12:10] Vulnerability and mental health.
To connect with Dr. Alex please send an email to [email protected]. She is the one who will read and respond, and would love to hear from you!
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In this episode, host Dr. Alex welcomes Valerie Hope, an Art Math Certified coach and TEDx speaker, to the show. They dive into the journey of living and leading from the heart, exploring how Valerie's upbringing in a practical, logic-driven family influenced her initial perception of emotions. Valerie shares insights on the evolution of her understanding of emotional intelligence in the corporate world, discussing how feelings can transition from being seen as liabilities to valuable assets. Join Alexandra and Valerie for an inspiring conversation about the importance of heart-centered leadership and the transformative power of embracing our emotions.
Timestamps
[00:02:27] Heart opening through divorce.
[00:04:37] Emotional expression in leadership.
[00:09:55] Repressed anger and healing.
[00:12:30] Assertiveness and emotional expression.
[00:16:25] Finding power in self-expression.
[00:21:37] Emotional guidance scale explained.
[00:25:43] Heart-centered emotional ownership.
[00:29:51] Quick coherence technique for emotions.
[00:32:45] Heart-focused breathing technique.
[00:35:48] Power of positive thinking.
[00:40:58] Vibrational energy in leadership.
[00:44:28] Trauma and operational coherence.
[00:46:05] Heart-centered paths and connections.
To Connect with Valerie visit www.valeriehope.com
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In this episode, Alex welcomes Diane Allen, an international speaker, violinist, and author with expertise in the flow state. Diane shares her insights on achieving peak performance through her three-step flow strategy system, designed to help individuals tap into their genius and find joy in their work. The conversation dives into their shared experiences with the violin, exploring how both Alex and Diane have navigated their musical journeys, including the challenges of traditional training and the liberation found in improvisation. Listeners can expect an engaging discussion about the importance of embracing one's unique talents and the transformative power of being in the flow.
Timestamps
[00:00:41] Flow state and creativity.
[00:04:58] The sandwich generation experience.
[00:10:09] Creative expression without constraints.
[00:12:47] Identity and personal growth.
[00:18:25] Flow state and self-expression.
[00:22:32] Flow state indicators.
[00:25:48] Flow state and career success.
[00:29:54] Juggling a soccer ball.
[00:34:58] Self-actualization through personal challenges.
[00:39:41] Sharing experiences through storytelling.
[00:46:01] Selfless syndrome and caregiving.
[00:50:10] Heart space and group flow.
[00:52:53] Introvert's guide to leadership.
[00:56:34] Creative side and musicality.
International speaker, violinist, and author Diane Allen, is a global authority on the flow state. She is known for her experiential Keynotes, Training, and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™, featuring her three-step Flow Strategy™ system, which empowers people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love what they do.
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In this episode, Dr. Alex explores the importance of bodily awareness and emotional recognition. She reflects on her personal journey with anxiety, revealing how she has become more attuned to the physical sensations associated with it, such as tight shoulders and chest discomfort. Dr. Alex discusses the role of tools like the Oura ring in monitoring stress levels and emphasizes the need for self-check-ins to understand and manage emotions better. The episode encourages listeners to consider their own body awareness and offers insights into developing a deeper connection with their emotions.
Time Stamps:
00:00:35 - Question on Body Awareness
00:01:07 - Personal Experience with Anxiety
00:02:20 - Importance of Emotional Awareness
00:03:14 - Guided Body Scan Exercise
00:05:30 - Breathing and Heart Connection
00:06:24 - Setting Intentions and Gratitude
00:08:05 - Daily Practice and Benefits
00:09:31 - Living and Leading from the Heart
00:10:33 - Personal Progress and Oura Ring Insights
00:11:16 - Newsletter and Substack Invitation
Mentioned in this episode:
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Tune in to this episode where host Alex delves into the power of intuition with HeartMath practitioner, Andrea Bezak-White. Together, they explore the journey of listening to one's inner voice amidst the chaos of everyday life. Discover how Andrea's experiences since 2016 have shaped her connection to intuition and learn valuable insights on following your heart's calling. Join the conversation on embracing intuition and letting go of control in this insightful episode.
Timestamps:
[00:03:25] Journey towards listening to intuition.
[00:06:25] Following intuition and healing.
[00:08:40] Trusting and following intuition.
[00:15:32] Gut instinct vs. intuition.
[00:17:55] Intuition and decision-making.
[00:20:44] Tapping into feminine energy.
[00:28:13] Panning for gold.
[00:29:03] Purging emotional baggage.
[00:35:42] Childhood conditioning and emotions.
[00:37:07] Training ourselves in new perspectives.
[00:42:22] Cultivating relationship to intuition.
[00:45:36] A nonlinear path.
About Andrea: Heart Math Certified Trainer, co creator of Mentorship through Menopause Call, a place for women to connect through conversation, Yoga teacher specifically guiding Yoga Nidra.. Passionalte about personal growth, health and wellness. Loves to explore the forest barefoot and embraces cold plunging. She's on this path dancing between learning ,unlearning, remembering and participating with life. To connect with Andrea email [email protected]
To view the full show notes visit www.emergenthumans.co/blog
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of leadership and what it truly means to be a leader. This topic was inspired by a recent conversation with a client who was grappling with the traditional, often patriarchal, notions of leadership. Many of us have a stereotypical image of a leader as an assertive, authoritative figure, often embodied by a white male CEO in a power suit. This can make those of us who don't fit that mold feel inadequate or pressured to be someone we're not.
I shared personal stories to illustrate the difference between forcing oneself into a leadership role versus naturally embodying leadership qualities. In high school, I aggressively pursued the role of soccer team captain, which led to a less authentic and more competitive approach. In contrast, years later, I was unexpectedly voted for a Leadership and Entrepreneurship Award in chiropractic school, a recognition that came naturally without me striving for it.
The key takeaway is that true leadership comes from being authentic and connected to our inner strengths and genius. It's about showing up as our true selves rather than conforming to external expectations of what a leader should be. I encourage listeners to reflect on their own leadership roles and identify where they might be forcing themselves to fit a certain image, and instead, find ways to lead authentically.
I also introduced the Women's Leadership Lab, a new initiative launching in September. This hybrid between a mastermind and a membership aims to help women discover and embrace their authentic leadership styles. For more details, listeners can visit emergenthumans.co/links.
I hope this episode inspires you to rethink your approach to leadership and find ease in being your true self in any leadership role you undertake. Join me next week for more insights and a special announcement for our podcast listeners.
Timestamps:
00:00:13 - Traditional Perceptions of Leadership
00:00:35 - Resisting Traditional Leadership Roles
00:00:55 - Redefining Leadership
00:01:07 - Stereotypical Leadership Image
00:01:28 - Authentic Leadership vs. Forced Leadership
00:01:39 - Personal Reflection on Leadership
00:01:59 - Everyone as a Leader
00:02:10 - High School Soccer Captain Experience
00:02:42 - Reflecting on Forced Leadership
00:03:04 - Authentic Leadership in Chiropractic School
00:03:25 - Unexpected Leadership Recognition
00:03:57 - Natural Leadership vs. Forced Leadership
00:04:18 - Bridging Authenticity and Leadership
00:04:50 - Self-Reflection on Leadership Roles
00:05:11 - Women and Leadership Challenges
00:05:31 - Definition of True Leadership
00:05:53 - Inner Strengths and Authentic Leadership
00:06:24 - Authentic Leadership in Practice
00:06:46 - Self-Examination of Leadership
00:07:07 - Personal Leadership Challenges
00:07:28 - Owning Your Leadership Style
To learn more about the Women's Leadership Lab mentioned in this episode visit www.emergenthumans.co/links
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In this episode, I delve into the importance of tuning into our emotions and connecting with our hearts. I share my personal journey of realizing how disconnected I was from my feelings and how this disconnection manifested as anxiety and physical symptoms like heartburn. I discuss my recent commitment to a 30-day challenge inspired by HeartMath research, where I spend 30 minutes each day focusing on my emotional landscape.
Throughout the episode, I reflect on my childhood experiences that led me to intellectualize rather than feel my emotions. I talk about the various coping mechanisms I developed, such as overachieving and avoiding conflict, and how these have shaped my adult life. By intentionally connecting with my heart and emotions, I've started to uncover deep-seated habits and childhood wounds.
I encourage listeners to join me in this 30-day challenge, suggesting practical steps like reading a list of emotions daily and paying attention to bodily sensations. I emphasize that connecting with our hearts is a muscle that needs to be developed and that doing so can lead to profound changes in our stress levels, relationships, and overall well-being.
I invite listeners to reach out and share their experiences as we support each other in this journey of emotional exploration and heart connection.
Key Timestamps
00:00:35 - Heart's Role in Emotions
00:00:55 - Childhood Lessons on Emotions
00:01:15 - Intellectualizing Emotions
00:01:46 - Anxiety and Physical Symptoms
00:02:08 - Coping Mechanisms
00:02:30 - Awareness and Emotional Work
00:04:29 - Benefits of Emotional Awareness
00:05:02 - Personal Commitment to 30-Day Challenge
00:05:33 - Techniques for Emotional Connection
00:06:05 - Discovering Inner Warrior
00:06:27 - Childhood Coping Mechanisms
00:07:09 - Overachieving and Proving Worth
00:08:01 - Peacemaker and Conflict Avoidance
00:08:46 - Nurturing the Inner Child
00:09:28 - Befriending Inner Parts
00:10:00 - Developing a Relationship with Emotions
00:11:04 - Daily Emotional Check-In
00:12:06 - Heart Connection and Intuition
00:12:48 - Relationship to Money
Inspired to join me on a 30 day challenge of connecting to your emotions everyday? There's nothing official for this. Let's just encourage each other. Connect with me in one of the options below and let me know you're taking it on with me!
With love,
Alex.
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Today's episode delves into the concept of emotional vanity, exploring how it relates to our sense of self and true essence. Dr. Alex discusses the idea of over-identity with our perceived worth and the impact of societal influences on our self-perception. By connecting to the heart, we can cut through these false identities. The focus shifts to desire vanity, a form of emotional vanity that affects how we seek approval and communicate. This thought-provoking discussion prompts deep introspection and personal growth.
00:00:23 - Understanding Emotional Vanity
00:00:55 - The Core Self vs. Shell Identities
00:01:17 - Connecting to the Heart
00:01:29 - Introduction to Desire Vanity
00:02:00 - The Role of Desire in Our Lives
00:02:31 - Consumerism and Ego Identities
00:03:03 - Entitlement Vanity and Its Consequences
00:03:14 - Balancing Desires with Heart's Intuition
00:03:56 - Personal Reflections on Desire Vanity
00:05:00 - Anxiety and Physical Manifestations
00:06:06 - Setting Up a New Office Space
00:06:47 - Heart's Desire vs. Societal Expectations
00:07:29 - Reflections on Past Business and Burnout
00:08:00 - Emotional Impact of Business Failure
00:08:42 - Reading from Overcoming Emotional Chaos
00:09:06 - Hurt and Desire Vanity
00:10:00 - Heart's Intelligence and Connection to God
00:10:54 - Ego Hurt and Healing
00:12:18 - Vanity and Emotional Pain
00:13:01 - Guilt, Regret, and Moving Forward
00:14:14 - Personal Journey of Guilt and Shame
00:15:06 - Physical Manifestations of Emotional Pain
00:16:17 - Compassion as a Key to Healing
00:17:10 - Self-Compassion Practice
Download the Self Compassion Practice: www.emergenthumans.co/links
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Exploring the transition from physical to emotional healing, hosts Alex and guest Catalina Milan share their journeys of moving from traditional massage therapy to inner world work focused on the heart. Catalina emphasizes the importance of somatic healing and recognizing emotional pain in the body, while both guests highlight the power of working with the mind and heart. Join the conversation on leading and living from the heart in this insightful episode.
Timestamps:
[00:03:16] HeartMath for personal resilience.
[00:06:27] Inner work and self-reliance.
[00:08:38] Learning to slow down.
[00:12:23] Physical manifestations of emotional pain.
[00:19:03] Digestive health and SIBO.
[00:20:23] Digestive issues and emotional trauma.
[00:26:53] Heart and gut connection.
[00:29:11] Accessing intuition for true health.
[00:31:49] Following your inner knowingness.
Connect with Catalina:
www.mindbodysoulsynergy.com
Connect with Alex:
www.emergenthumans.co
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Exploring the theme of feeling like an imposter and not truly believing in oneself, this episode delves into the disconnect between how we present ourselves to the world and how we feel internally. Dr. Alex shares a personal epiphany about never feeling "enough" and the impact it has had on her achievements. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what truly drives them and consider the role of self-belief in their accomplishments.
00:00:30 - Feeling Like an Imposter
00:01:02 - Epiphany on Self-Worth
00:01:22 - Achievements Driven by Lack
00:02:03 - Cyclical Self-Doubt
00:02:35 - Starting a New Business
00:03:06 - Core Belief of Not Being Enough
00:03:27 - Self-Sabotage Patterns
00:03:48 - Upper Limit Problem
00:03:59 - Attitude Breathing Technique
00:04:20 - Breathing Confidence
00:04:52 - Soccer Memory for Confidence
00:06:06 - Finding Your Confidence Memory
00:07:00 - Rebuilding Neural Pathways
00:07:32 - Aligning Inner and Outer Self
00:07:53 - Resources and Conclusion
Connect with Dr. AlexEmail: [email protected]
Resources to get started: emergenthumans.co/links
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In this episode of Live and Lead with Heart, Dr. Alex delves into the impactful book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. We explore the concept of an upper limit problem and how our subconscious minds can hinder us from breaking through to our full potential. Dr. Alex shares insights on integrating heart-centered approaches to personal growth and highlights the book's discussion on illness or accidents as a pattern to pay attention to. Tune in to learn how to overcome self-imposed limits and embrace transformative change.
00:00:23 - The Concept of Upper Limit Problem
00:00:54 - Integrating Heart into Personal Growth
00:01:25 - Illness and Accidents as Subconscious Barriers
00:02:09 - Personal Experience with Illness
00:03:33 - Reflecting on the Cause of Illness
00:04:14 - Processing Deep Emotions
00:04:45 - Physical Reactions to Emotional Stress
00:05:07 - Awareness of Avoidance Patterns
00:05:39 - Heart-Focused Breathing Technique
00:06:10 - Achieving Coherence for Better Decision Making
00:06:42 - Recognizing Patterns of Self-Sabotage
00:07:14 - Overcoming Anxiety and Fear of Change
00:07:57 - Taking Action Despite Fear
00:08:28 - Connecting with Your Heart for Guidance
00:09:10 - Practical Steps to Avoid Self-Sabotage
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In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal story about encountering a herd of caribou on a challenging road trip, highlighting the balance between allowing things to happen naturally versus trying to force outcomes. The narrative prompts reflection on areas in life where you may be pushing too hard instead of going with the flow.
00:00:00 - Introduction to Allowing vs. Forcing
00:00:12 - Personal Shift and Awareness
00:00:23 - Connecting with the Heart
00:00:34 - Story: 4th of July in Eagle, Alaska
00:01:37 - Reflection on Forcing Outcomes
00:01:57 - Inner Work and Somatic Exercises
00:02:30 - The Cathartic Cry
00:03:23 - Forcing vs. Allowing in Weight Loss
00:04:05 - Emotional Weight and Stress
00:04:26 - Inquiry into Forcing Outcomes
00:04:48 - Heart-Centered Breathing Exercise
00:05:10 - Identifying Areas of Force
00:05:56 - Overachiever Mentality
00:06:50 - Invitation to Reflect and Let Go
Connect with Dr. Alex:
[email protected] InstagramLearn more about The Shift: www.emergenthumans.co/shift
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We all have moments of feeling stuck. Today we're unpacking what it looks like to approach getting unstuck from the heart instead of your head.
Dr. Alex shares her recent journey and realizations with this process when following the suggestions of one of her own coaches before realizing adding heart added a lot more depth and a faster, deeper shift in the stuckness than just thinking through it.
Connect with Dr. Alex:
[email protected] Instagram
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This week we're tuning into those moments in life when our gut/heart/intuition has spoken to us, but we've for some reason or another ignored it.
Dr. Alex shares one of her earliest experiences of this from her career in a story about her first and only boss post chiropractic school that involves, guns, jail time and a hit man.
While entertaining, this short episode is also an invitation to you to look for your own gut reactions and instinct calls in your history and start to explore what had you not trust them if you didn't follow their call .
Have your own story?
Share them with Dr. Alex via email or by connecting with her on social media.
[email protected] Instagram
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As we celebrate our 250th episode we are exploring the theme of personal growth journeys. Sometimes in the process of our next level we outgrow certain aspects of our lives and have to clear space for change.
With the milestone of the 250th episode, I have reached one of those pinnacles where it is time to leave my role of podcast host behind and instead lean into the mediums of writing and becoming a guest rather than a host. It is with a lot of gratitude, a little sadness and a whole lot of excitement that I share the final episode of this show.
The existing 250 episodes will live on, we will just no longer be adding new episodes. Here's to the growth and changes each of us embraces when we truly lean into the guidance of our heart and allow ourselves to shift in the next version of who we're meant to be.
The show may be ending, but I would love to stay connected with you! Find me on LinkedIn or visit www.emergentwomencoaching.com/links to subscribe to our new newsletter-The Heart of It.
HeartConnect Thursdays will still be streamed live to LinkedIn and YouTube, so make sure you connect with us there.
With love, appreciation and fond farewell,
Dr. Alex
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