Beyond the Table Podcast

The Dark Night of the Soul: Empowering Women Through Adversity


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 In this episode of Women Beyond the Table, hosts Meg King and Tammy Cohen engage in a heartfelt conversation with Bridget Sobus, a breast cancer survivor and trauma-informed leadership coach. They discuss their health journeys, the importance of resilience, and the transformative power of self-love. Bridget shares her experiences of overcoming adversity, the role of ego in decision-making, and the hidden patterns that many entrepreneurs face. The conversation highlights the importance of mindset shifts, the influence of NLP, and the need to validate oneself in the process of personal and professional growth. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Personal Check-In 

02:47 Health Journeys and Resilience 

05:51 Introducing Bridget Sobus 

08:37 Bridget's Journey Through Adversity 

11:17 The Dark Night of the Soul 

14:18 Ego and Decision Making 

16:58 Letting Go and Moving Forward 

19:06 Navigating Business Transitions 

21:51 Understanding NLP and Its Impact 

26:08 Common Hidden Patterns in Entrepreneurs 

28:39 The Connection Between Stress and Health 

32:00 Mindset Shifts for Empowerment 

35:02 Advice to My Younger Self 

Takeaways

Health journeys can lead to profound personal growth. 

Self-love is essential for healing and empowerment. 

Ego can hinder decision-making and personal growth. 

Hidden patterns often affect entrepreneurs' success. 

NLP can help reframe negative thought patterns. 

People pleasing is a common issue among entrepreneurs. "Do not become a closet people pleaser"

Mindset shifts can lead to significant breakthroughs. 

Validation must come from within, not from others. 

Connection and community are vital for personal growth. 

 

Connect with Brigette 

@coachbrigettesobus Instagram 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigettesobus/ 

https://www.facebook.com/brigette.sobus 

https://www.facebook.com/powerandjoycoachingacademy/ 

https://powerandjoycoachingacademy.com/ 

 

About Brigette 

Brigette Sobus is a powerhouse coach, international speaker, and the founder of Power and Joy Coaching Academy. A former salon owner and 13-time Salon Today Top 200 award winner, Brigette brings over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation. After overcoming $1.3 million in debt, bankruptcy, and beating breast cancer twice, she reinvented her life and business through the powerful tools of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and Hypnosis. Brigette blends trauma-informed coaching with proven business strategies to guide women from survival to soul-aligned success—with more joy, profit, and peace. 

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https://www.megkingconsulting.com/podcast

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