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Episode 46: Being Your Own Best Friend with Dr. Gerald Stein Part I
Wynne Leon is with co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson and psychologist and blogger, Dr. Gerald Stein. In this podcast, which is episode two of a two-part series, Dr. Stein walks us through his list, How to Become Your Own Best Friend. This is one of our favorite essays from Dr. Stein which is saying a great deal given the depth and breadth of his wisdom.
He opens the list with the question, “Who is the person closest to you?” If we are going to be our own best friend, how do we start?
Dr. Stein suggests that we start from by being good company. If we expand our interests, push our boundaries, and investigate new ideas, we can fill up from the inside out.
And when we grow, we will sometimes makes mistakes. Dr. Stein beautifully expands on his instruction that “Mistakes are inevitable. Master them. Please take steps to skip over their repetition.”
The next few instructions that Dr. Stein offers center around knowing our own place and value in relationship to others. His beautifully communicated points about having limits, becoming independent and pursuing advice speak the balance of knowing how to advocate for ourselves. If we are truly our own best friend, would we stick up for ourselves more?
I know one thing that my friends consistently help me with is with the timing of life. Dr. Stein exhorts us to be in the game of life and not to overthink. This gem of an instruction, especially paired with the others, speaks of being active participants in the events of life.
This is a great episode full of the warm and wise advice of Dr. Stein. He proves an excellent guide past the pitfalls and into the fullness of a wonderful life. We know you’ll love it!
And then come back next week for the second episode of Being Your Own Best Friend.
On a programming note, we will only be producing two more episodes in 2023 after this one so that we can take a break for the holidays.
Links for this episode:
Episode 46 show notes
Dr. Gerald Stein's Blog: Dr. Gerald Stein
How to Become Your Own Best Friend by Dr. Gerald Stein
Other podcast episodes with Dr. Stein:
Episode 37: The Waiting Game with Dr. Gerald Stein
Episode 29: Accidental Philanthropists with Dr. Gerald Stein
Episode 20: The Art of the Interview with Dr. Gerald Stein
Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue
Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith
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By SharingHoTMWynne Leon is with co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson and psychologist and blogger, Dr. Gerald Stein. In this podcast, which is episode two of a two-part series, Dr. Stein walks us through his list, How to Become Your Own Best Friend. This is one of our favorite essays from Dr. Stein which is saying a great deal given the depth and breadth of his wisdom.
He opens the list with the question, “Who is the person closest to you?” If we are going to be our own best friend, how do we start?
Dr. Stein suggests that we start from by being good company. If we expand our interests, push our boundaries, and investigate new ideas, we can fill up from the inside out.
And when we grow, we will sometimes makes mistakes. Dr. Stein beautifully expands on his instruction that “Mistakes are inevitable. Master them. Please take steps to skip over their repetition.”
The next few instructions that Dr. Stein offers center around knowing our own place and value in relationship to others. His beautifully communicated points about having limits, becoming independent and pursuing advice speak the balance of knowing how to advocate for ourselves. If we are truly our own best friend, would we stick up for ourselves more?
I know one thing that my friends consistently help me with is with the timing of life. Dr. Stein exhorts us to be in the game of life and not to overthink. This gem of an instruction, especially paired with the others, speaks of being active participants in the events of life.
This is a great episode full of the warm and wise advice of Dr. Stein. He proves an excellent guide past the pitfalls and into the fullness of a wonderful life. We know you’ll love it!
And then come back next week for the second episode of Being Your Own Best Friend.
On a programming note, we will only be producing two more episodes in 2023 after this one so that we can take a break for the holidays.
Links for this episode:
Episode 46 show notes
Dr. Gerald Stein's Blog: Dr. Gerald Stein
How to Become Your Own Best Friend by Dr. Gerald Stein
Other podcast episodes with Dr. Stein:
Episode 37: The Waiting Game with Dr. Gerald Stein
Episode 29: Accidental Philanthropists with Dr. Gerald Stein
Episode 20: The Art of the Interview with Dr. Gerald Stein
Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue
Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith