Marilyn Shannon, our special guest today, is a seasoned speaker, author, coach, and facilitator, Marilyn brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. She's passionate about squashing stigmas and fostering deep listening, and she'll share why these practices are essential for personal growth and transformation.

Marilyn's bestselling book series, "In Just One Afternoon - Listening into the hearts of..." goes into the experiences of diverse individuals of men, twins, millennials and to those impacted by opioid addiction and beyond. Through these stories, she aims to shed light on the human experience and inspire compassion and understanding.

Show Notes

2:10 - maintaining a good work-life balance through listening to the world’s feedback

4:35 - The evolution of “Listening to the Hearts of…” book series; the suppressed desire to be heard and visible (Men, Twins, Opioid Addiction, Black Daddies)

8:45 - Childhood trauma and unlearning the hurts

10:50 - Mental illness initiated by trauma & opioid addictions

12:07 – Helping to ease the mind and open the eyes

13:05 – Diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at 10 months

16:05 – Dental issues due to all of the medications prescribed

18:00 – Cataract surgery and post-op surgical MRSA infection; the importance if informed consent

22:40 – Learning to trust yourself and learning from all situations

25:45 – Freedom comes from pain

31:30 – Learning to walk away and empowering others to do more

38:00 – accepting pain but finding joy in spite of it

40:50 – Not focusing on the limitations

44:20 – Spoon theory and prioritizing the more meaningful activities

47:40: The importance of looking at things holistically

Contact Info:

https://www.marilynshannon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/marilynlistens/

email: [email protected]

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