POP Coach Life

In this episode Sharon identifies the fallacy of constantly seeking or trying to be ideal and the pressure it puts on us and our relationships. She encourages us to understand the place of idealism but to let ourselves and others connect genuinely in "the real."

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In this episode Sharon defines adversity, helps us understand how it can teach and develop our psyche, and encourages us to know the difference between adversity and inconvenience. She explores how that’s important for mental well-being and resiliency. She finishes strong with a call to continue fighting the good fight in adverse situations in our lives.

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In this episode Sharon gives us permission to be comfortable with our own emotions and be with others in their emotions without feeling the pressure of trying to fix anything. She explains the continuum of affective response, normalizes emotional responses to big and small life events, and encourages us to be ok with that. She offers a clear and simple solution to deal with self and others with grace.

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In this episode Sharon defines stewardship and how it applies to our lives, encourages us to identify where we struggle and to make one small consistent change in that area.

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In this episode Sharon shares about a friend having the courage to wonder aloud, "Will you still like me?" after spending time and getting to know each other better. Sharon argues that this is the question deep down inside of all of us as we share more of who we are and that the question itself is a request to be fully known and fully accepted for who we are.

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In this episode Sharon want to talk about grace... but not really. She explores the challenge giving the grace we all want with some honesty and humor.

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In this episode Sharon explores how "listening to understand" leads to the ability to be discerning. Knowing what to do with it is wisdom, and that has specific benefits for our relationships and mental health. Please listen and Share.

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In this episode Sharon explores how to change our thinking and take action to make healthy change. She normalizes the fear and insecurity that can get in our way and encourages us with specific steps we can take to move in a new direction. New doors require new keys.

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In this episode Sharon explores the difference between failing and "being a failure," how we may have learned to internalize mistakes in a negative way, and the truth about success in our relationships and endeavors.

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Do you struggle to meet deadlines and follow through? Do you feel like a failure? Sharon explores how unmet needs translate in our heads to the negative belief of failure and how to take it hostage and replace it with a positive label that enables us to achieve our goals.

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