Summary

In this reflective podcast episode, Dr. Cielle Amundson shares her journey of reevaluating her self-worth and value over the past year, catalyzed by personal family experiences. She discusses the impact of relationships on her self-perception, the societal standards that challenge her worth, and the importance of recognizing her achievements. Cielle explains how her younger selves serve as a guide for her growth- and that she became the woman they hoped. She concludes with a hopeful outlook towards the future, embracing curiosity and the pursuit of financial abundance.

Keywords

self-worth, personal growth, relationships, family dynamics, societal standards, impact, coaching, value, emotional well-being, curiosity

Cielle reflects on her year-long journey of self-discovery.

"At what cost?"

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past Year

Summary:

In this episode, Cielle shares insights about decision-making. She dives into the real struggle of self-doubt after making choices, sharing the tip that we can choose to make our decisions "right" for us in that moment, and the value of trusting past decisions. Cielle also talks about why your journey and personal growth from making decisions matter more than the final outcome, encouraging you to embrace the process and the lessons you pick up along the way. Whether you're feeling unsure about a big decision or just want to learn how to trust your path, this episode has you covered.

Keywords:

decision-making tips for young adults, self doubt after decisions, trust yourself, genz, personal growth from decisions, embracing the journey, decision making, commitment, choices, life lessons, journey, self-reflection

Takeaways:

• Self-doubt loves to show up after we make a decision — it’s totally normal.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story

As always, a big thank you to my amazingly wonderful and very cute husband for the intro- and to my friends, Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes, for their song Effin' Groovy in the outro.  Both of these humans have NEW albums out now- that are REAL good- so go check them out too.  

Thank you for taking a listen!

Summary:

I know those Syllabi can be boring- and yet... the syllabus is basically a type of agreement or contract that you agree to by staying in the class. Yup- no signature required. You can also use it as the cheat code to ensure you survive (and thrive ;) in the class.

I'm breaking down the parts of the syllabus I highly suggest you read and how to use it to your advantage. Spoiler: Not all classes are the same, and neither are the instructors. So, pick the ones that vibe with your priorities! And always keep an eye on those emails from your prof—they can override anything in the syllabus. 

Tune in, and let’s make this semester your best one yet! 🚀

Keywords:

syllabus, college, student success, student support, agreement, contract, rules, consequences, grades, financial aid,  understanding, instructors, grading, attendance policies, communication, emails, learning preferences, addendums

Takeaways:

• Syllabi function as a type of contract between students and instructors in college

Sound Bites:

• "What people don't tell you about the syllabus is that it is basically a contract.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Syllabus as an Agreement

Special Thank You: 

To my amazing partner, Brandon Ward, for the intro. AND to the amazing Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for their tune Effin' Groovy in the outro.  So lucky!

Summary:

The purpose of the university is to serve and enhance the lives of students. Colleges and universities are tools that can be used to pursue interests, explore possibilities, and fulfill personal curiosities- for YOU. Students- you get to approach the college experience with meeting your needs and wants. The analogy of a restaurant is used to illustrate the idea that students have the power to choose their experiences and that it can be tailored to individual preferences, goals, and circumstances.  Make it fit you!

Keywords:

college, university, purpose, serve, enhance, students, tools, interests, possibilities, advocate, experiences, tailored, student success, college life

Takeaways:

• The purpose of the university is to serve and enhance the lives of students.

Sound Bites

• "The purpose of the university, aka the purpose of a job, can also be to serve you."

Chapters

00:00 The Purpose of College: Serving and Enhancing Students' Lives

Special Thank You:

To my amazing husband for the intro.  And to my amazing friends- Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for their tune, Effin Groovy, that is in the outro. I am surrounded by the best!

Summary

In this conversation, Cielle and Brandon discuss their relationship and the concepts of independence/freedom as it pertains to their marriage. They share their first impressions of each other and talk about their journey of getting engaged, moving in together, and how to keep a long lasting relationship from not 'getting boring'. They discuss the stereotypes and societal expectations surrounding marriage and highlight the importance of communication and transparency in maintaining a strong partnership. In this conversation, Cielle and Brandon discuss the challenges and joys of marriage, including the importance of investing in each other's passions and interests, the beauty of communal care,  the importance of assuming good intent, and being intentional in showing love.

Keywords

relationship, marriage, independence, moving in together, roommates, communication, transparency, marriage, challenges, joys, investing, passions, interests, communal care, financial independence, freedom, love languages, assuming good intent, intentional care, life coach, life coaching, colorado life coach, denver life coach, relationship tips

Takeaways

• Marriage is a choice and not necessarily a loss of independence (depending on the definition)

Sound Bites

• "Living together as a couple requires open communication and transparency."

Chapters

00:00 Intro

Mentions:

Thank you, Brandon Ward, for being my partner, being a guest on this episode, and also for creating the intro.  I love you.

Big thank you to Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for the music used in the outro Effin' Groovy.  AND, if you have not checked them out yet- they both have amazing music out with new albums and singles! Woot!

Summary:

This episode focuses on being at the helm of choosing whether college is right for us right now or not, feeling really good about the choice, and how not to be disappointed by the outcome. Dr. C emphasizes the importance of choosing either as a value add towards winning this game of life that we are playing. There are various reasons why people choose college, such as pursuing a specific career, exploring different interests, or fulfilling familial expectations. There are also various reasons why people choose not to go to college, such as not needed a degree to prove worth, which is also valid. Cielle encourages listeners to trust themselves and make decisions that align with their values and aspirations.

Keywords:

college, college experience, intrinsic motivation, career, exploration, familial expectations, end goal, trust, decision-making, first gen, gen Z, young adults, adulting, empowerment, redefine success, purpose driven, personal growth, live on your own terms, authentic self, mindfulness, break the stigma, life coach, fulfillment, personally meaningful life

Takeaways:

• Choose college for yourself and find intrinsic motivation.

Sound Bites:

"There are a variety of ways to do this thing called life, there are a variety of ways to even do this thing called college, that will have it so that either you get to graduation and you have it feel really luscious and fulfilling, or there are ways to go through it where you get to that graduation and it feels empty and it feels disappointing."

"There are ways to choose not to do college and have it feel life crap, like you're a disappointment, like you let people down. And there are ways to choose not doing college that fills you up with respect and feeling proud of yourself"

"College becomes a value add in the game of life."

"A job is not guaranteed; because college degree equals job is not a formula in the real world."

Chapters:

00:00 How to Make the College (Not College) Experience Feel Worthwhile for You

Mentions:

As always, thank you to the amazing Brandon Ward for voicing the into (he is a wonderful husband too)- and to the amazing Bobbo Byrnes and Miracle Laurie for their song Effin' Groovy in the outro.  It is pretty Effin' Groovy!  Heehee.

Summary

In this conversation, Cielle interviews her first guest, Blake Casias-West, who was a student in her class before the pandemic. Blake shares his journey of questioning the traditional education system and ultimately deciding that college was not for him. He talks about the pressure to conform and the realization that he didn't need a degree to validate his artistic abilities. They explore the struggle of always striving for extraordinary while spending most of our lives in the ordinary and separating our worth from college degrees. Blake shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding happiness by pursuing his passion for art and tattooing. 

CW: Mention of Suicide Attempt and Sexual Assault

Keywords

podcast, guest, support, conversation, education system, college, questioning, artistic abilities, conformity, limitations, pursuing one's own path, extraordinary, college degree, accomplishments, pressure, restart, exhaustion, confusion, social media, expectations, personal meaning, challenges, happiness, art, tattooing, self-acceptance

Takeaways

• The limitations of the education system and the pressure to conform

Sound Bites

• "I don't need a degree to prove to me that I'm a good artist."

Chapters

00:00 Introductions and Finding Your Own Way

Thank you to Brandon Ward for the amazing intro and to Bobbo Byrnes and Miracle Laurie for their song Effin' Groovy that plays during the outro.

Summary:

In this episode, Cielle discusses the importance of building trust with ourselves by embracing that our thoughts, feelings, and reactions are valid and make sense. She explains that anxiety is a natural response to threat and danger, and procrastination can be a symptom of flight, freeze, fight, or fawn stress cycle responses. By understanding the root causes of our anxieties and procrastination, we can make conscious choices. This episode is perfect for Gen Z, college students, and young adults looking to understand (and unshame) their own anxieties and procrastination. By gaining self-awareness and making choices that serve us best, we can build trust and confidence in ourselves.

Keywords:

trust, self-validation, anxiety, procrastination, flight, freeze, fight, fawn, self-awareness, self-confidence

Takeaways:

• Anxiety signals threat and danger;  it is not a sign of weakness or inadequacy.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Concept of Making Sense

Mentions:

Thank you always to my wonderful husband, Brandon Ward, for the intro. And to the amazing duo Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for the song Effin' Groovy used in the outro. Appreciate you all. 

Summary:

This conversation is about young adults leading meaningful lives, overcoming self-doubt, and creating social change. Cielle addresses common concerns of young adults, such as self-doubt, negative self-talk, fear of change, and feeling enough. She emphasizes the power young adults already have to make positive change and challenges the marginalization of young adults in society by focusing on themselves and reimagining what a personally meaningful life can look like. Dr C. encourages young adults to trust themselves, validate their experiences, and embrace their unique ways of doing things. The conversation also touches on the importance of dismantling oppressive systems and reimagining the future.

Keywords:

young adults, meaningful lives, self-doubt, social change, power, marginalization, confidence, trust, validation, oppressive systems, reimagining, Gen Z empowerment, reimagine future, positive impact

Takeaways:

• Young adults often struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, and fear of change. This is normal. You are not the only one. Promise.

Special thank you to Brandon Ward for the intro and to the wonderful Bobbo Byrnes and Miracle Laurie whose song Effin Groovy plays during the outro. 

Summary:

In this episode, Cielle explores the question of how to know what's right and how to make decisions that feel good and fulfilling. She emphasizes the importance of trusting ourselves and creating our own standards and values. Cielle shares personal anecdotes and analogies to illustrate her points, including the role of a coach in supporting and providing different perspectives. She encourages listeners to treat themselves like they matter and to filter outside opinions as one would listen to a consultant rather than as absolute truths. Ultimately, she highlights the importance of making choices based on what feels good and aligns with our own vision and values.

Keywords:

decision-making, trust, standards, values, coach, perspective, opinions, fulfillment, life coach, choices, adulting

Takeaways

• You can begin to trust yourself and create your own standards and values

Sound Bites:

"What if you treated yourself like you mattered?"

Chapters:

00:00 Beginning to Trust Ourselves with Decisions

The coach I mentioned in the podcast is the wonderful Marriage and Relationship Coach Maggie Reyes. Highly Recommend. https://maggiereyes.com/

Music:

- Thank you to Brandon Ward for the intro

- The music in the outro is Effin Groovy by the amazing Bobbo Byrnes and Miracle Laurie