Normal Lies

Episode 8-  Ileana Ferreras is a trauma-sensitive coach who is also NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) certified and an ICF credentialed  Professional Certified Coach. 

Ileana talks about how her experience of suffering 5 losses in 50 months led her on a personal journey of healing. Instead of letting her grief and trauma define her, Ileana did (and continues to do) the personal work necessary to heal. She guides us through this important conversation of trauma with ease and provides practical advice on healing trauma in our own lives. 

While trauma  is not a topic we think of as fun and light, it is one we need to address. We  are currently exposed to the likelihood of trauma associated with Covid & the pandemic as well as  racism/racial violence and mass shootings occurring here in the US. That's in addition to any personal trauma we may be experiencing. There is hope for healing from trauma but first we need to talk about it. 

Episode 7- Michelle Wescott thought that “driving and striving” to get more degrees was what kept her from living under a bridge, until she started coaching. Michelle talks about why she chose to coach with Linda and the impact coaching had on her. Michelle provides an honest assessment of what it took to transform her life with the support of Linda as her coach.  Linda also talks about the difference between, coaching, therapy and consulting, offers tips on choosing the right coach and how to know whether coaching is right for you, right now.

This  conversation picks up where we left off in episode 5.  Kathy explains why we shouldn't use  the term, "tribe" unless we're a native American, that meritocracy is a lie and what has the power to end racism.  Get ready to open your heart and your mind to what's being said and be willing to doubt your current beliefs about racism.

Get ready to have your current beliefs about race and racism challenged. In part one of this two part conversation, Linda's guest is Kathy Castania.  In this episode, Kathy shares how some policies meant to help people of color,  like affirmative action,  actually caused more harm than good. She also explains why white people have a hard time understanding the extent of racism and why it is a white problem. Linda also recounts the moment when her eyes were opened to the depth of racism in our country. This is not a feel good conversation and I hope you have the courage to listen. I invite you to open your heart and your mind to what's being said and be willing to doubt your current beliefs about racism. Kathy Castania is a diversity consultant who retired from Cornell University after 23 years as a Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Migrant Program. Kathy has facilitated racism and diversity workshops at both the National and State levels and served as the Multicultural Education Coordinator for the NYS Migrant Education Program for 12 years. Kathy is one of the founding members of SURJ ROC (Showing Up for Racial Justice) and is co-chair of the Education Committee.

In this episode, Hannah Morgan,  job search strategist and founder of CareerSherpa.net,  shares how the old truths about job search and careers are no longer valid in the current work climate.  Hannah not only  relates  helpful tips and creative strategies when it comes to the current job search arena, she also provides valuable insight into the future of jobs and careers in our country.

 Hannah Morgan provides ambitious professionals with help and hope as they look for new opportunities and maneuver through today’s unfamiliar job search process.  She founded CareerSherpa.net to combine her career expertise with her love of writing, speaking and social media. She is a nationally recognized author and speaker on job search strategies, was previously a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report.  She has been quoted by media outlets, including Kiplinger, Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.

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Linda's special guest is  Amanda Harrington,  a wife, a mom to a two and a half year old son, who somehow finds time to lead a product strategy team as a senior product manager at an international tech company. 

Linda & Amanda discuss the joys and  struggles of motherhood,  mom-shaming and being a working mother in this day and age.  There are a few twists and turns in this episode as an unexpected guest shows up and Linda is confronted with the good and the not so good of her own motherhood experience. 

Shame and vulnerability researcher, Dr. Brené Brown coined the term, vulnerability hangover. It refers to the time after we take an emotional risk and we are uncertain of the outcome. That is exactly how Linda felt after this interview. 

In this episode,  you will come away understanding exactly what "normal lies" are and the harm they cause us. We also delve into 10 principles that have consistently come up in my work over the years.  From,  #1- It’s all about you to #10- Find your people, these principles provide a framework that help you uncover and begin to break up your “normal lies.”  They also offer action steps so you begin making positive changes in your life, immediately.

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This is a brief overview of the Normal Lies podcast with host, Professional Certified Coach, Linda Heeler. 

Have you ever felt like you just don't fit in, like there's something wrong with you? That's exactly how Linda Heeler felt not only as a child but the majority of her life. Even though she had it all, a loving husband,  two healthy kids,  a house, and  a good job,  something was missing.  In this episode,  Linda relates the story of her struggle with paralyzing anxiety, fear, guilt, perfectionism,  people-pleasing,  how it developed, and her journey to “fix” herself.  Also, listen how Linda’s search to heal herself, not only led to her happiness, but also her purpose.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I promise you that I read every single review and even select one review to read on the podcast every month.

Find the episode show notes and all the links mentioned on the podcast at Normal-Lies.com.