Being Fully Me

This episode follows episode 23 so please be sure to listen in that order. Here I offer 5 reasons why emotional honesty is important and also share how I prepare for an emotionally hard conversation.

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In this episode I address the 10 reasons why we struggle to have conversations where we need to speak our truth, state our needs, or hold someone accountable for their actions.

There are tender, frightened parts of you that are trying to protect you from doing it. Your Human Design holds the key to understanding these parts of you.

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In this episode I explain why committing to get off social media, then going back, and blaming yourself for your lack of willpower is pointless. It's not your fault and you'll know why when you listen.

The books that inspired me and tell the truth about social media addiction:

1. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

2. Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

My earlier episode on the pod: Why I Quit Social Media

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When we resist the season we're moving through, we create more suffering for ourselves. In this episode I share stories about what it means to honor the season you're moving through.

Wintering by Kathleen May

What's In The Way Is The Way by Mary O'Malley

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In this episode I share my self-care tips that help me stay calm and grounded as I navigate a big international move.

We're taking a break at the end of Season 2 and will return with fresh episodes for Season 3.

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Big announcement in this episode! After three years in Düsseldorf, Germany we're moving back to suburban Chicago.

• Our three international moves
• The challenges of moving during a pandemic
• The grief of a language barrier
• What I learned during this season of life
• What I'll miss about Germany
• What I'm looking forward to in Chicago

Vulnerability is a buzzword these days. Especially as a marketing tactic that coaches promise will bring in more followers, clients, and income. I share my thoughts on vulnerability in this episode.

• The 3 key elements of vulnerability
• What people who embrace vulnerability cultivate
• Why vulnerability as a marketing tactic can backfire
• The importance of your vulnerability guardrail

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Living life as a Human Design Projector has been a very satisfying experiment so far. Knowing the ebbs and flows of my energy; my strengths and shadows; my purpose and life of service; and how I am meant to make decisions has made all the difference. I experience more peace and flow in my life as a result of living this aligned life.

In this episode I dive into the 7 truths Human Design confirmed about me. It still blows my mind how accurate a system this is and how trusting my body's wisdom has brought me rich and deep rewards.

To understand the 5 Energy Types in Human Design: https://umagirish.com/2023/07/01/the-9-energy-centers-in-human-design/

To understand how to create opportunities with ease and flow for your type: https://umagirish.com/2023/06/12/human-design-strategy/

To understand how differently people are meant to follow their inner GPS is to make decisions: https://umagirish.com/2023/06/22/your-authority-in-human-design/

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In this episode, I unpack how my relationship with rituals evolved over time. Born and raised in southern India I brought a healthy rebellious spirit to practicing rituals that didn't feel meaningful to me. Now I love rituals because the practices I call rituals have little to do with complex astrology or cosmic alignment.

• How humans practiced rituals
• Why a life without rituals feels empty
• How rituals keep us connected to the sacred
• My favorite rituals today

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In this episode I share the top 5 values that have served as my guideposts in 2023. Instead of a word-of-the-year I find it useful to think about 3-5 values that will help me show up for my work, relationships, well-being, and life in general with integrity and ease.

1. My top 5 values

2. How each of these values impact my decision-making

3. The ways in which I infuse these values into my work

4. Why values are important guideposts

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