Part of being a human on Earth is dealing with conflict. The problem is that a lot of humans do not know how to deal with conflict in healthy ways. I know, you're not surprised. In today's episode, I talk about the 5 most common approaches to conflict and I give some practical tips on how to deal with the conflict in your life.

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Raise your hand if you are or know someone who is a people pleaser?! It's not inherently bad to care about other people, but being a people pleaser long term is not healthy! We have to find the balance of being supportive of others and prioritizing ourselves. In this episode I talk through the characteristics of a people pleaser, and then give some practical things you can do to set good boundaries!

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I know that as soon as you saw the word vulnerability in the title of this podcast you thought twice about checking it out! The truth is that vulnerability is key in cultivating deep relationships, developing self awareness and learning leadership skills. In this episode I talk about what vulnerability is and why it has value in your life!

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Are you feeling exhausted? Unmotivated? Can't focus? Are you constantly stressed? I know we are collectively on the struggle bus trying to just make it to 2021. Life has been a lot, and we are all trying to hold it together! If this sounds like you, then you might be experiencing burnout! In today's episode I talk about what burn out is, and how to over come it!

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Are you going in circles trying to solve a problem? Are you stuck and unable to figure out how to move forward? Do you find it easier to procrastinate, avoid, divert attention, ignore, or run away from problems? If you answered yet to any of these, it is likely that you're struggling with irrational beliefs. Beliefs are nothing more than repeated thoughts, but they determine what you do. If you want to change your life, then you have to DO something different. In this episode I talk about what irrational beliefs are and some steps in how to work through them.

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Affirmations are statements that you say to challenge negative thought patterns. I believe that if you change your thoughts and beliefs, then you change your life! Affirmations are a simple thing you can start using right now. Today I briefly talk about what affirmations are, and I lead you through an affirmation exercise that you can incorporate in daily routine!

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It's time to have an honest conversation about Emotional Triggers! The current state of our world has made it clear that we are all emotional time bombs waiting to go off. Identifying your emotional triggers and working through them can be a first step in healing old wounds. I promise, you can take that chip off your shoulder. the whole world is not against you. It is time that we take responsibility for our own emotional journey.

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On today's episode of Growth & Grace, I'm breaking down the difference in enabling behaviors and supporting/helping someone you love. There is a fine line here that is easy to cross. It is hard to watch someone you love struggle or suffer, and we want to 'help.' But what if I told you that you are actually causing more harm than good?

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Okay, I think it's time that we have an honest conversation about anger. It takes about 30 seconds on scrolling on FB to see that people are angry, and they are lashing out. Social media is getting nasty. Everyone is tip toeing around the elephant in the room. Let's face this head on. Let's talk about why people are angry, what do when you're angry and how to diffuse a situation when other people are angry.

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Do you feel like you have to be the strong one? Do you feel exhausted all the time? Is your self care routine not working? On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I talk to Neasel Connor, LPC. She is a licensed therapist in Austin, TX. Her practice Beyond the Happy, takes an honest and practical look at mental health. We chat about vulnerability, self care, being the strong one and run/walk therapy. This episode is jam packed with practical tips for literally everyone!

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