In this episode of Lessons in Leverage, host Spencer Lowe interviews Dr. Michelle P. Maidenberg, a mental health expert and author of 'Ace Your Life'. They discuss the transformative ACE method, which focuses on acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. Dr. Maidenberg shares her personal journey, the importance of understanding one's values, and how to cultivate confidence. The conversation emphasizes the significance of aligning behaviors with personal values, the utility of guilt and shame, and the balance between quality and quantity in parenting and work. In this conversation, Michelle Maidenberg discusses the complexities of human emotions, the importance of aligning actions with personal values, and the challenges of sustaining behavioral change. She emphasizes the need for self-acceptance and compassion, while also exploring the evolution of values over time. Additionally, she shares insights about her nonprofit, 'Thru My Eyes,' which helps chronically ill individuals create video legacies for their loved ones, highlighting the emotional impact of such connections.

Takeaways

• Our journey is constantly evolving and never ends.
• Regret often stems from not recognizing past experiences shaped us.
• Every relationship teaches us something valuable.
• Confidence is cultivated over time, not inherent.
• Understanding our core values is essential for fulfillment.
• Guilt and shame can be useful indicators of our values.
• It's important to align our behaviors with our values.
• Quality time with loved ones is more important than quantity.
• We must appreciate the valid reasons behind our past decisions.
• Living in conscious awareness helps us align with our best selves. Circumstances can hinder our ability to feel good, creating pressure to be happy.
• Thoughts and feelings can spiral, leading to anxiety and sleeplessness.
• Pain often indicates a misalignment with our values.
• Realigning with our values requires constant recalibration and self-awareness.
• Self-worth influences our decisions and behaviors in relationships.
• Sustaining behavioral change is often more challenging than initiating it.
• Acceptance does not equate to mediocrity; it's about awareness and compassion.
• Emotions are key drivers of behavior and should not be dismissed.
• Values can evolve over time, reflecting personal growth and change.
• Creating video legacies can provide emotional closure and connection for families.

Episode Resources

Guests Links 🔽

• Connect with Dr. Michelle PMaidenberg on LinkedIn
• Learn more about ‘Ace Your Life’

Podcast Links 🔽

• Connect with Spencer Lowe on LinkedIn
• Learn more about SOLVD.cloud