By Leannah Lumauig
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In my interview with Daniel Bilog - men’s coach and hypnotherapist, he shares how looking through our ancestral lineage can help us find the clarity, freedom and self-awareness to direct our lives in intentional ways. That the trauma of colonization, wars, immigration and other adverse experiences generations before us went through were imprinted in their DNA passed onto us and can impact how we experience our lives today.
We also talk about masculinity and how it has gotten a bad rep over the years. He explains why he doesn’t use the word “toxic” to describe modern day masculinity, how men as a collective are evolving today and advice for men who want to become more conscious, empathetic and loving beings.
Listen to episode #78 now
In my conversation with Agnes Purwakusuma, we talked about our journey working together over the last year. There was a big learning curve for the both of us and some growing pains too. We share in detail what worked, what didn’t and the things we’re constantly trying to improve on.
When you listen to the episode you’ll learn how to hire an assistant, what to look for, how to start delegating and lots of other tips on how to create a symbiotic relationship.
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If you’re not sure if you should hire someone, here are 5 signs you might need to:
1 - You do everything on your own.
2 - You wish your life was more organized.
3 - You are busy and are never complete with your to-do list.
4 - You don’t get enough sleep because there is too much to do.
5 - You have high expectations of yourself which takes up too much time and energy on even the smallest tasks.
“Anyone who isn't embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn't learning enough.” - Alain de Botton
Think about the person you were last year. 5 years ago. 10 years ago.
What were you like?
Do you ever look back to a moment in time when you did something so shameful that it still stings to this day?
There were things I did that were outright obnoxious, selfish and even cruel and I still cringe thinking about them.
But it’s really no use dwelling on stuff you would have done differently.
Back then, your decision making and emotional capacity were limited to where you were in life. You did the best you could. And like the quote above says, “if you’re not embarrassed, you’re not growing”.
No matter what you’ve done, how bad you think you acted, you deserve grace and self forgiveness.
You deserve to feel worthy of love and belonging.
We as human beings have the ability to learn from our mistakes, evolve and grow. So let’s celebrate that!
Carrying the weight of shame and self loathing doesn’t serve anyone.
It only limits your capacity to love yourself and other people.
In my interview with Dean Powell, a mentor who helps men stand up unapologetically in their power, he shares his story of addiction, infidelity and how he was able to transform his life in a completely new way.
He believes that everyone deserves a second chance, no matter what they’ve done.
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If there’s something you need to forgive yourself for, remember the four R’s of self-forgiveness:
Hope these help.
In my conversation with Lily Lawes, she shares her inner work journey to becoming a self-love coach. Starting in children's publishing, to working at an NGO in Uganda and living a glamourous life in Dubai were all phases of her life in which she was deepening the relationship with herself and doing her inner work. This path eventually led her to doing the purposeful work she does now.
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We are constantly evolving. Who you are now isn’t the same person you were years ago. The decisions you make today will lead you towards the person you are becoming.
When you do your inner work, the choices you make are more in alignment with what you really want. You will have more claritypeace and fulfillment being on the right path. And when more of us are fulfilled in life and work, the world is a better place.
In my interview with Cathy Trinh, author, speaker, entrepreneur, humanitarian, she tals about her road to recovery after addiction to alcohol, drugs and sex and love. After hitting rock bottom there was no place else to go but up.
When you listen to her story, it’s hard not to be inspired by her family’s escape from Vietnam during the war and spending time in refugee camps, or her struggle of being a single mom while her ex-husband was in and out of jail, or her journey recovering from cancer.
Cathy is a living example of perseverance and resilience.
Listen to episode # 74 now.
Claire Sanders is the queen of being comfortable in uncertain situations. In our conversation, she shares how she made several life changing decisions for the unknown: leaving her high powered career in London, initiating a divorce after 10 years of marriage, starting from scratch and becoming a coach and relocating to Cornwall with a new partner after the age of 40.
She shares her secrets to pivoting successfully and coming out of the other side unscathed.
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In my interview with Mark Reid, trauma coach & healer, he shares his personal story of healing through a wide range of traumatic experiences: a rare form of skin cancer, lymes disease, drug/alcohol/sex addiction, a failed engagement, divorce and losing a child.
He believes his experiences are gifts from the universe that have helped him awaken and commit to doing daily inner work to transform his life and the lives of his clients.
In his career, Mark has been a school teacher, sports coach, DJ, personal trainer, business coach, practitioner of human design, tantra, breathwork, meditation and energy healer.
Listen to episode #72 now
Experiencing hardship isn’t something to wish for. But I can see how going through it helped shape the person I am today. It also makes me a better person, friend and coach. I have more access to empathy and a deeper understanding of people’s life’s journeys - pain and joy.
If you’re going through a tough time now, I’d like to remind you that everything is temporary. You might not be able to see the sun above the clouds, but it’s up there. And it’ll shine when you’re ready.
In my interview with rap artist, Eddie Douglas, he shares his story of how he transformed his life by getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Growing up in a gritty town in North Carolina, he faced a lot of adversity. And instead of letting it get the best of him, he leaned into these experiences and leveraged them to become more loving and kind.
He went on a spiritual journey that led him to change his life and career. He now lives in Bali where he enjoys life and creates hip hop music.
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What is your relationship like with discomfort?
Mine is a little different these days. Because I learned the hard way that avoiding hard things doesn’t solve my problems, I’m more willing to face them.
Here are 3 practices I use personally to help me get through uncomfortable situations:
Do you have any tips of your own for how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Send us a DM @theundercurrentpodcast and share your thoughts!
I interviewed Kate Smith, remote career coach at the Remote Nomad and she teaches professionals how to land remote jobs with clarity and confidence.
She tells her personal story of how she spent nearly all of her savings to land a remote job and ended up starting a remote business of her own. Kate also shares her 6-step process for how to land a remote job and why applying to as many jobs as possible doesn’t work.
At the end of the episode Kate shares a couple of free resources 1) The Remote career playbook to take you more in depth through Kate’s signature process and 2) A resume revamp checklist specific to remote jobs. Download these here.
Listen to episode 70 now.
Now that I’m my own boss, I work harder and longer hours on some days and other days I rest.
I choose the days according to the natural rhythm of my life. Having the autonomy to do this helps my mental health and overall well being.
How do you design your days and weeks? Send me an email and share with me :)
I told myself to find what feels good. That’s it. No forcing or trying too hard anymore.
The trick is: if something feels good, natural and sustainable, it’s going to be easy to be successful.
In my interview with Suzana Lebrecht, creatrix, mentor and women’s coach, she shares her personal story of how she followed what feels good, even if it didn’t make sense to design a life that feels natural, flowy and joyful.
She has a background working in corporate in Brazil and felt chained to her 9-5 job with no way out. She eventually got through and found herself in the process. Since then, she’s lived in different continents and is now settled in Bali where she creates retreats, art and experiences inspired by energy and nature.
Listen to episode #69 now
Do you feel like you’re forcing things to happen in your life?
What would happen if you let go a little?
The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.