In this episode of "That's Where I'm At," host Laura interviews Lynda Sunshine West, who shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to personal transformation. Lynda recounts running away from home at age five, overcoming years of fear and low self-worth, and breaking through one fear every day for a year. Her story highlights healing from past trauma, building healthy relationships, and finding purpose as a bestselling author and book publisher. The conversation offers hope and practical tools for women seeking to overcome fear, embrace self-acceptance, and create a fulfilling, authentic life.

Key Topics & Timestamps

Origin of the Name "Sunshine" (00:03:16) Lynda explains how she adopted the name "Sunshine" during her year of breaking through fears.

Running Away at Age Five (00:04:31) Lynda recounts running away from home at age five and the emotional impact it had on her life.

Childhood Family Dynamics & Self-Worth (00:06:53) Discussion of Lynda's family environment, feelings of neglect, and how these shaped her self-worth.

Personal Growth & Marital Challenges (00:15:39) Lynda shares how personal growth affected her marriage and her husband's reaction to her transformation.

Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse (00:18:59) Laura discusses gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, and her book on reclaiming self-worth.

Catalyst for Change at Age 51 (00:28:18) Lynda describes the breaking point in her career and the decision to hire a life coach.

The Power of Choice & Self-Discovery (00:33:22) Discussion on human choice, self-discovery, and the importance of making life changes at any age.

Marriage, Support, and Tough Love (00:34:36) Lynda shares a story about her husband's tough love regarding her health and the lessons learned.

Breaking Through Fear: The 365-Day Challenge (00:40:32) Lynda details her year-long challenge to break through one fear every day and its impact.

The Fear of Judgment & People-Pleasing (00:43:32) Lynda identifies fear of judgment as the root of many of her fears and how she overcame it.

Seven Simple Steps to Break Through Fear (00:45:55) Lynda introduces her seven-step method for overcoming fear and explains its logic.

Becoming a Book Publisher (00:50:19) Lynda shares how her journey led her to become a book publisher and help others share their stories.

Powerful Quotes from the Episode

Lynda, 'At five years old, gone a week, nobody came to get me. That belief was established: they didn't come because they didn't love me or want me around.'

Lynda, 'I believed I was stupid because he told me this every single day. I believed I was ignorant. I believed nobody liked me and that people were only nice to me because they felt sorry for me.'

Lynda, 'I hate my life. I hate everything I'm doing. I hate this job. Why am I doing this? Why am I here on this planet? What's my purpose?'

Lynda, 'I didn't know I was in the dark until I was in the light. I was in the dark for 51 years.'

Lynda, 'I have so many fears that are stopping me from living my life. I'm going to break through one fear every day this year.'

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• COACH WITH LAURA: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/coachwithlaura
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Connect with Lynda

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/lyndasunshinewest
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lyndasunshinewest
• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/lyndasunshinewest
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@actiontakerspublishing
• Website: https://actiontakerspublishing.com
• Download a free copy of Lynda's book, Do It BECAUSE You're Scared, at https://actiontakerspublishing.com/doit, and break through the fears that are holding you back.

"Courage isn't the absence of fear — it's choosing to move anyway."

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