On this episode of Perfectly Broken, we are discussing how vulnerability can be your very own super power. We talk about all the benefits of being vulnerable and how I’ve learned to cultivate it into my greatest strength to build deeper connections, gain accountability and support, and take away the power my deep, dark secrets and insecurities have had over me. This episode goes into my story on how I first found the courage to share my story in a real, vulnerable way and the various ways I strengthened it and utilized it as such a powerful tool for empowerment in my own life. I also include tips, reflections, and nuggets of actionable steps for you to start practicing it in your own life.
How I’ve used vulnerability to develop many deep friendships as an adult
How vulnerability can be used to gain support and accountability in your struggles
Why I’ve decided to niche down in my life coaching business to help my clients harness their own vulnerability
I share my own vulnerability journey from feeling like a fraud with my perfectly curated, fake social media to finally sharing my deep, dark secret and the result of that first scary post
What happened when I put away the façade of perfection and opened up to my humanity
How my response to negative comments shifted over time after sharing vulnerably
What I did to take back my power from the insults and judgement I received online
How I’ve learned to love my body after years of body dysmorphia
The breakthrough I had at my recent retreat
How sharing my embarrassing dance workout videos have taught me to let loose and play more
My hard realization that I still had disordered eating and how sharing something so personal helped me achieve the next step in my food recovery
Why vulnerability is the basis of progress
How our subconscious tries to protect us and create a resistance to stepping into the unknown
Tangible tips to change our language to empower us to create change and achieve our dreams
A quick homework assignment to practice beingvulnerable
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