Omar Pinto Coaching

Tragedy can drastically increase the progression of alcoholism and substance abuse. When we don't properly deal with trauma, we begin to self medicate. In order to properly recover from alcoholism and addiction we must examine and heal from the underlying traumas.

In this week's episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Omar helps Dan examine his alcoholism and the reasons behind his alcohol abuse. Dan shares his long history with alcohol abuse, and discusses the problems he has identifying as an alcoholic. Omar helps Dan understand his alcoholism and the trauma that triggered it.

Tune in to hear about how trauma accelerates substance abuse, the struggle of labeling yourself , and the vital importance of addressing the issues that subsequently led to your substance abuse.

What you will discover:

• [2:22] Dan describes his history with alcoholism.
• [7:00] The tragic car accident that changed Dan's life.
• [19:23] The struggle that Dan has identifying as an alcoholic.
• [21:43] Omar helps Dan understand that his struggle with identifying as an alcoholic comes from a deeper issue.
• [24:10] Dan's aversion to commitment.
• [28:28] The lessons that Dan's mother taught him.
• [30:36] The guilt that Dan experiences due to the car accident that involved a tragic death.
• [36:34] Omar helps Dan forgive himself and challenges his self-deprecating thought process.
• [43:16] Omar and Dan discuss his daughter's death.
• [45:02] Omar shares the underlying realities of alcoholism and the importance of processing your feelings.
• [51:05] The group shares words of encouragement for Dan.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/062.

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This week's Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast features part two of Omar and Laura's previous episode-Identifying the Underlying Trauma of Addiction. Laura is the host and founder of the podcast Zen AF, a self-development podcast that helps listeners become more mindful and optimize their mental health and well-being.

Today, Omar and Laura continue to explore Omar's own journey and how he helps his clients through his own experiences. Omar and Laura break down the stereotypical beliefs surrounding addiction and trauma. Omar also explains how he began to reparent himself in order to process and heal from his own trauma.

Tune in to continue to hear more of Omar's story, how he has healed, and the process that he uses in order to help others.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [4:57] How the language of our childhood creates our adult narratives and beliefs.
• [9:39] The misconceptions surrounding trauma and addiction.
• [17:23] Omar explains how he helps clients identify their own underlying traumas.
• [25:43] Learning how to reparent yourself.
• [29:26] Physical actions that can help you reconnect with yourself.
• [33:14] Laura asks Omar a fun series of questions.
• [34:05] How meditation has impacted Omar's life and helps him to remain zen af.

Check out Laura and her podcast at here!

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/061.

For the show notes and links for part one of this episode go to omarpinto.com/058.

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Have you been allowing yourself to process your feelings, or are you always running away from them? Are you ready to start processing those emotions?

In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, we have Tori, she talks about her love for traveling and obsession with always being on the run. She explains why permanency and stability scare her because it means processing her feelings, which she doesn't want to.

Listen in to learn the importance of not identifying with a negative feeling and instead recognize it as an emotion you're trying to process. You will also learn how to be courageous in the middle of fear to achieve the safety you need in your life.

"You never know what you're going to receive when you give." [52:50]

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [0:19] Tori shares her love for traveling and discovering greener grass on the other side.
• [6:27] Why being on the run and not finding stability has been her thing for a long time.
• [15:30] What is it going to take for her to feel safe?
• [25:25] Learning to be courageous to process your feelings in the middle of fear.
• [31:39] Why she has to learn to trust somebody and not identify with the negativity she feels.
• [40:03] Ted shares his thoughts on Tori's pain and how as a dad that resonates with him.
• [51:28] The power of giving to others even in the middle of processing your emotions.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/060.

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Do you want to be the kind of person that promotes recovery or the one that lives recovery?

In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, we have Shauna, she explains her struggles with trying to help her husband to get on the recovery journey. We also have Stephanie explain her childhood traumas and how they've led to her having attachment avoidance.

Listen in to learn how to continue getting better in your recovery and living your best life to encourage others to follow suit. You will also learn how to let go of your self-sabotaging tendencies and allow peace and happiness to reign in your life.

"Nothing that happens inside of us is to harm us; the negative emotions, thoughts, and inner critic are all designed to protect us." [42:41]

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [0:20] Shauna explains her struggles with her husband not willing to get on recovery like she's doing.
• [4:23] She talks about her recovery and her husband's involvement with that process.
• [10:10] Allowing people with addictions to be really ready for their recovery.
• [13:10] Learning to be the kind of person that lives recovery over one that just promotes recovery.
• [17:50] How Shauna can continue to get better to encourage her husband to get on recovery.
• [22:38] The confusion of being with someone not ready to go down the recovery road.
• [28:57] Stephanie on her childhood traumas and how they lead to attachment avoidance.
• [42:27] Letting go of the chaos and the self-sabotage to find the peace and calm you need in your life.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/059.

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Often, we think that our addictions are the only problem. Many of us can relate to thinking that if we could just beat our addictions, then we would be okay. This type of thinking fails to address the underlying issues that create a desire to escape our emotions in the first place. Once our problem with substances is solved, we can be left feeling like something is still missing.

This week's Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast features Laura from The Zen AF podcast interview with Omar. Laura is the host and founder of the podcast Zen AF, a self-development podcast that helps listeners become more mindful and optimize their mental health and general well-being. Today, Laura and Omar sit down and discuss the traumas that are often behind our addictions. Don't miss this opportunity to hear more of Omar's personal journey and how underlying traumas can lead to addiction.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [4:40] Omar reveals what has led him to coaching and helping others overcome their addictions.
• [13:53] How trauma can lead to addictions.
• [18:50] Omar defines the label of addiction and how it can become an identity.
• [23:46] Learning how to feel again in early recovery.
• [25:19] Omar shares some of his childhood experiences that led to his inability to cope with emotions.
• [28:22] Omar and Laura discuss how childhood experiences can lead to avoiding processing emotions and how to begin to cope again.
• [36:02] The process of healing emotional trauma.

Check out Laura and her podcast at here!

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/058.

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Have you ever rewarded yourself for being consistent in the lifestyle you're creating? It is important that you start focusing on your accomplishments and avoid having a failure mindset.

In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, we have Ted and Travis as they talk about the struggles they're facing in their recovery journey. Ted explains his struggles after 78 days of sobriety, getting older, and his need for external validation. Travis shares his struggles with instant gratification and seeking outside validation.

Listen in how to recognize you're doing things for yourself and have to remove yourself from the child-like state of needing external approval. You will also learn the importance of compromising with instant gratification and rewarding yourself to avoid falling back into your addictions.

"The things that provide me with instant gratification provide me with short-term results and the things that I get through delayed gratification have much more sustainable results." [31:36]

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [0:17] Ted shares his struggles after 78 days of sobriety and getting older.
• [3:04] How he's expressing himself and exercising consciousness with his actions to stay sober.
• [8:29] How he's focusing on doing the right thing at the present moment without thinking of the past or the future.
• [13:17] The negative consequences of seeking external validation and approval.
• [20:57] How to remove yourself from the child-like state of needing approval and recognize you're doing things for yourself.
• [27:06] The difference between things that give you instant gratification vs. delayed gratification.
• [39:20] How to change your mindset about consistency plus the importance of rewarding yourself.
• [45:37] Divorce the idea of tying your self-worth to the outcome to stop feeling like a failure.
• [52:20] Why connecting with people is a great way to stay accountable.
• [57:56] Start focusing on everything you've accomplished and the lifestyle you want to build.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/057.

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Have you ever felt completely alone in a crowd? Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, even when we are surrounded by friends and family. Overcoming our fear of connection with others can lead us to develop deeper relationships and lead more fulfilling lives.

In this week's Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Paul discusses his fears surrounding connecting with others. During this coaching session, Paul begins to realize that he is struggling with imposter syndrome and how it is impeding his ability to create genuine and authentic relationships.

Listen in to learn how to overcome social anxiety and foster deep relationships with others.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [1:00] Paul discusses a recent social event which triggered feelings of loneliness, even though he was surrounded by good friends.

• [5:45] Paul explores the reasons behind his feeling of disconnection.

• [10:18] Paul explains how childhood experiences have led him to always feeling separate from others.

• [21:00] How lack of trust and fear of being taken advantage of can lead to superficial relationships.

• [30:59] Paul begins to explore the reasons why he doesn't allow himself to receive love.

• [38:00] The fear of the unknown and disappointment.

• [40:14] How confidence and faith can help overcome fear of rejection.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/056.

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Do you focus on the negative or the positive in life? Where is the focus of your energy on a daily basis? Manifestation can be an extremely important tool, but it can also be extraordinarily detrimental. Once you take accountability and realize you have the power to manifest your own reality, then you have the power to change it.

In this week's Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Omar sits down with Anthony Vicino to discuss the power of manifestation. They explore the power of both positive and negative thinking, how to take accountability, the practice of visualization, and so much more!

Tune in to learn how to take control of your thoughts and start manifesting the life you have always wanted.

What You Will Discover:

• The power of both positive and negative thinking.
• Omar and Anthony discuss the concept of "what you seek is seeking you".
• How to take accountability for your own life and thinking.
• The power of visualization and how to start implementing it into your life.
• How to change your belief systems in order to manifest the life you have always wanted.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/055.

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For many of us, the recent pandemic has led us to live very reclusive and introverted lives. Isolating is often a response to our hidden fears of rejection and embarrassment. How can we learn how to overcome our fear of failure in social settings?

In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, we have Travis, he shares how the Covid-19 pandemic has surfaced the issues surrounding his introverted tendencies. Omar helps Travis shed his fears surrounding social situations and learn new communications techniques that can help him flourish socially.

Listen in to learn about the beauty of connecting with others, developing communication skills, and how accepting the truth of who you are can help you flourish.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [0:18] Travis explains the struggles he faces socially as an introverted personality.
• [5:06] Travis shares the childhood experiences that fostered his fear of rejection and social awkwardness.
• [8:44] Travis discovers the ways to overcome his fears-trust yourself, have confidence, and don't be afraid to fail
• [17:11] The purpose of intrusive and self doubting thoughts.
• [26:23] How to adapt and learn new communication methods.
• [34:35] The group shares how they can relate to Travis' struggles with social situations.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/054.

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Is there a little voice in your head that tells you that it's unsafe to receive love? Do you often struggle to accept love from others in a physical or mental capacity?

In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, we have Jackie, she shares her struggles in giving or receiving love and being vulnerable around people. Omar explains how to practice receiving love through the 30 seconds hugs to start believing that you deserve it.

Listen in to learn about the beauty of holding a baby and how the experience teaches you love and joy in its purest form. You will also learn the importance of risking receiving love in a joyous manner without conditions.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [0:28] Jackie shares her struggles with being vulnerable with people and in community settings.
• [5:19] How to allow yourself to receive love through the physical practice and mental component.
• [9:54] How Jackie can start building and opening herself up for love in environments she feels safe.
• [20:15] The practice to help her discover the benefits of actively interacting with people and being authentic to receive love.
• [36:34] The issue of impostor syndrome that stops us from receiving love.
• [42:20] How we've been conditioned to give without expectations and in the process deny ourselves of receiving love.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/053.

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