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Today's episode delves into the concept of emotional vanity, exploring how it relates to our sense of self and true essence. Dr. Alex discusses the idea of over-identity with our perceived worth and the impact of societal influences on our self-perception. By connecting to the heart, we can cut through these false identities. The focus shifts to desire vanity, a form of emotional vanity that affects how we seek approval and communicate. This thought-provoking discussion prompts deep introspection and personal growth.

00:00:23 - Understanding Emotional Vanity

00:00:55 - The Core Self vs. Shell Identities

00:01:17 - Connecting to the Heart

00:01:29 - Introduction to Desire Vanity

00:02:00 - The Role of Desire in Our Lives

00:02:31 - Consumerism and Ego Identities

00:03:03 - Entitlement Vanity and Its Consequences

00:03:14 - Balancing Desires with Heart's Intuition

00:03:56 - Personal Reflections on Desire Vanity

00:05:00 - Anxiety and Physical Manifestations

00:06:06 - Setting Up a New Office Space

00:06:47 - Heart's Desire vs. Societal Expectations

00:07:29 - Reflections on Past Business and Burnout

00:08:00 - Emotional Impact of Business Failure

00:08:42 - Reading from Overcoming Emotional Chaos

00:09:06 - Hurt and Desire Vanity

00:10:00 - Heart's Intelligence and Connection to God

00:10:54 - Ego Hurt and Healing

00:12:18 - Vanity and Emotional Pain

00:13:01 - Guilt, Regret, and Moving Forward

00:14:14 - Personal Journey of Guilt and Shame

00:15:06 - Physical Manifestations of Emotional Pain

00:16:17 - Compassion as a Key to Healing

00:17:10 - Self-Compassion Practice

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Exploring the transition from physical to emotional healing, hosts Alex and guest Catalina Milan share their journeys of moving from traditional massage therapy to inner world work focused on the heart. Catalina emphasizes the importance of somatic healing and recognizing emotional pain in the body, while both guests highlight the power of working with the mind and heart. Join the conversation on leading and living from the heart in this insightful episode.

Timestamps:

[00:03:16] HeartMath for personal resilience.

[00:06:27] Inner work and self-reliance.

[00:08:38] Learning to slow down.

[00:12:23] Physical manifestations of emotional pain.

[00:19:03] Digestive health and SIBO.

[00:20:23] Digestive issues and emotional trauma.

[00:26:53] Heart and gut connection.

[00:29:11] Accessing intuition for true health.

[00:31:49] Following your inner knowingness.

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Exploring the theme of feeling like an imposter and not truly believing in oneself, this episode delves into the disconnect between how we present ourselves to the world and how we feel internally. Dr. Alex shares a personal epiphany about never feeling "enough" and the impact it has had on her achievements. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what truly drives them and consider the role of self-belief in their accomplishments.

00:00:30 - Feeling Like an Imposter

00:01:02 - Epiphany on Self-Worth

00:01:22 - Achievements Driven by Lack

00:02:03 - Cyclical Self-Doubt

00:02:35 - Starting a New Business

00:03:06 - Core Belief of Not Being Enough

00:03:27 - Self-Sabotage Patterns

00:03:48 - Upper Limit Problem

00:03:59 - Attitude Breathing Technique

00:04:20 - Breathing Confidence

00:04:52 - Soccer Memory for Confidence

00:06:06 - Finding Your Confidence Memory

00:07:00 - Rebuilding Neural Pathways

00:07:32 - Aligning Inner and Outer Self

00:07:53 - Resources and Conclusion

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In this episode of Live and Lead with Heart, Dr. Alex delves into the impactful book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. We explore the concept of an upper limit problem and how our subconscious minds can hinder us from breaking through to our full potential. Dr. Alex shares insights on integrating heart-centered approaches to personal growth and highlights the book's discussion on illness or accidents as a pattern to pay attention to. Tune in to learn how to overcome self-imposed limits and embrace transformative change.

00:00:23 - The Concept of Upper Limit Problem

00:00:54 - Integrating Heart into Personal Growth

00:01:25 - Illness and Accidents as Subconscious Barriers

00:02:09 - Personal Experience with Illness

00:03:33 - Reflecting on the Cause of Illness

00:04:14 - Processing Deep Emotions

00:04:45 - Physical Reactions to Emotional Stress

00:05:07 - Awareness of Avoidance Patterns

00:05:39 - Heart-Focused Breathing Technique

00:06:10 - Achieving Coherence for Better Decision Making

00:06:42 - Recognizing Patterns of Self-Sabotage

00:07:14 - Overcoming Anxiety and Fear of Change

00:07:57 - Taking Action Despite Fear

00:08:28 - Connecting with Your Heart for Guidance

00:09:10 - Practical Steps to Avoid Self-Sabotage

In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal story about encountering a herd of caribou on a challenging road trip, highlighting the balance between allowing things to happen naturally versus trying to force outcomes. The narrative prompts reflection on areas in life where you may be pushing too hard instead of going with the flow.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Allowing vs. Forcing

00:00:12 - Personal Shift and Awareness

00:00:23 - Connecting with the Heart

00:00:34 - Story: 4th of July in Eagle, Alaska

00:01:37 - Reflection on Forcing Outcomes

00:01:57 - Inner Work and Somatic Exercises

00:02:30 - The Cathartic Cry

00:03:23 - Forcing vs. Allowing in Weight Loss

00:04:05 - Emotional Weight and Stress

00:04:26 - Inquiry into Forcing Outcomes

00:04:48 - Heart-Centered Breathing Exercise

00:05:10 - Identifying Areas of Force

00:05:56 - Overachiever Mentality

00:06:50 - Invitation to Reflect and Let Go

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We all have moments of feeling stuck. Today we're unpacking what it looks like to approach getting unstuck from the heart instead of your head.

Dr. Alex shares her recent journey and realizations with this process when following the suggestions of one of her own coaches before realizing adding heart added a lot more depth and a faster, deeper shift in the stuckness than just thinking through it.

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