Dr Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray join us to discuss how our core beliefs shape the way we respond to situations. When taken too far, empathy and helping people can be a big cause of stress. In addition, we also talk about we can learn to reframe and reassess their core beliefs. 

If you want to know how to help people without absorbing their emotions, stay tuned to this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Understand the connection between people-pleasing and stress triggers. 
2. Discover how to care less about what others think, so you can do a better job and feel fulfilled. 
3. Learn techniques like shadow work and develop a beginner’s mind for a happier life. 

Resources

• Connect with Dr Karen: LinkedIn I Twitter  
• Connect with Chrissie: LinkedIn I Bell Lane Physiotherapy 
• Develop resilience with Resilient Practice! You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.    
• How to Rise: A Complete Resilience Manual by Dr Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray 
• Episode 10: What We're Talking About When We Talk About Compassion Fatigue With Rachel Otzelberger 
• Registration for Summer 2022 is now open at the Shapes Toolkit. There are also a few slots left for Spring 2022. 
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Episode Highlights

[05:29] What’s Happening in the Healthcare Industry? 

[07:42] How Core Beliefs Affect Us

[09:34] What Really Causes Stress 

[12:34] How We Develop People Pleasing 

[15:42] How to Respond to Complaints 

[19:33] Stop Absorbing People’s Emotions

[25:36] How to Turn Empathy to Compassion

[29:24] Link Between Triggers and Shadow Work 

[31:57] How to Know What You Need to Work on 

[33:54] Develop a Beginner’s Mind

[36:02] How to be Free from Triggers 

[42:27] How to Do Inner Work 

[45:29] Chrissie and Karen’s Tips

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