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Ep. 36: Get free or die trying.
It's Juneteenth, and there couldn’t have been a more perfect time to talk about something our community holds onto quite dearly—FREEDOM.
Nina Simone said: "I'll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear." It’s a powerful statement that we came to unpack today, among other things:
What does it look like to be our most authentic and best selves?
What does it look like to live, not just exist? To thrive, not just survive?
How do we come alive again?
Come join the conversation. We’d love to hear about your freedom journey.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
What it means to be free [6:38]
Who am I as a person? Am I living my freest version, politics aside?
Am I to the best of my ability?
Are the plans I made for myself going to happen?
Freedom = no fear
Freedom = giving yourself permission to just live and be on the journey
Freedom in action [12:20]
Not being too hard on yourself
Getting rid of self-judgment and self-doubt
Refraining from trying to meet ridiculous standards
The haze of obtaining freedom [22:34]
It’s not something that you achieve; it’s a state of being
The courage to become vulnerable
The inner critic that fosters self-doubt
The difficulty of letting go of the guilt and shame
Navigating through the haze [27:58]
Finding new information (books, therapy, etc.)
Meditation and prayer
Learning to have complete confidence in yourself
Lesson about freedom [32:58]
Freedom is a choice
You can embrace the experience of all your emotions, but don’t be controlled by them
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Secret Lives of the Super Rich
Listen to Free by Perri Jones
The Slight Change of Plans - Podcast by Maya Shankar
TO STAY CONNECTED:
Spotify Playlist - Music for this moment.
Follow @iamshate on Instagram
Follow @scotthayes_lcsw on Instagram
If you'd like either of us to join your next panel or event, please email us at [email protected].
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By Scott and Shaté HayesIt's Juneteenth, and there couldn’t have been a more perfect time to talk about something our community holds onto quite dearly—FREEDOM.
Nina Simone said: "I'll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear." It’s a powerful statement that we came to unpack today, among other things:
What does it look like to be our most authentic and best selves?
What does it look like to live, not just exist? To thrive, not just survive?
How do we come alive again?
Come join the conversation. We’d love to hear about your freedom journey.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
What it means to be free [6:38]
Who am I as a person? Am I living my freest version, politics aside?
Am I to the best of my ability?
Are the plans I made for myself going to happen?
Freedom = no fear
Freedom = giving yourself permission to just live and be on the journey
Freedom in action [12:20]
Not being too hard on yourself
Getting rid of self-judgment and self-doubt
Refraining from trying to meet ridiculous standards
The haze of obtaining freedom [22:34]
It’s not something that you achieve; it’s a state of being
The courage to become vulnerable
The inner critic that fosters self-doubt
The difficulty of letting go of the guilt and shame
Navigating through the haze [27:58]
Finding new information (books, therapy, etc.)
Meditation and prayer
Learning to have complete confidence in yourself
Lesson about freedom [32:58]
Freedom is a choice
You can embrace the experience of all your emotions, but don’t be controlled by them
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Secret Lives of the Super Rich
Listen to Free by Perri Jones
The Slight Change of Plans - Podcast by Maya Shankar
TO STAY CONNECTED:
Spotify Playlist - Music for this moment.
Follow @iamshate on Instagram
Follow @scotthayes_lcsw on Instagram
If you'd like either of us to join your next panel or event, please email us at [email protected].