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"Self-doubt occurs when we lack confidence or feel incapable of doing things we need to do. People who doubt about themselves experience uncertainty around things they can’t control or worry about things not going according to plan."

We ALLLL deal with doubt in one way or another, but we does it hold us back, so much? Doubt is an obstacle we all face on this journey and it is up to us to make sure we are making room to grow, learn and surprise ourselves. We are more than capable and uniquely equipped to take on whatever life throws at us. In this episode we get into how doubt can hold us back, why we should overcome doubt, and how we should all run our own race to get to where we want to be. 

Articles referenced:

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The Words with Me podcast is a space for thought and curiosity. It’s the mission of the podcast to connect people and cultivate community through insightful conversations on a range of hot topics including healing, growing and being a late bloomer. Life can be hard, so it’s important to surround yourself with things and people that affirm and encourage you. If you are looking to enter a space to become the highest version of yourself, check out the Words with Me podcast! Remember to share, rate and review the podcast. You can find me on Instagram @wordswithmepodcast or @karstenashleybush for more uplifting content.

We all get to a point where we may realize we've been the thing that's been holding us back. Being open to life and staying open to our desires may cause us to encounter things that can be challenging, demanding or difficult. Being open can also cause us to see and experience things we've only dreamed of.

In this episode of the podcast we get into opening yourself up to your desires, walking in your brilliance, and touch a bit on reality TV dating shows because who doesn't love some reality TV?

Podcast Mentioned:

I am Living in My Brilliance - Affirmation Pod

Book Mentioned:

Bamboozled by Jesus - Yvonne Orji

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The Words with Me podcast is a space for thought and curiosity. It’s the mission of the podcast to connect people and cultivate community through insightful conversations on a range of hot topics including healing, growing and being a late bloomer. Life can be hard, so it’s important to surround yourself with things and people that affirm and encourage you. If you are looking to enter a space to become the highest version of yourself, check out the Words with Me podcast! Remember to share, rate and review the podcast. You can find me on Instagram @wordswithmepodcast or @karstenashleybush for more uplifting content.

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I can think of so many things I've experienced when it comes to my own healing journey and mental health. I know that there is one constant I can think of... fear!

We all know what fear feels like, but what exactly is fear? According to the Oxford Dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

We experience fear in so many ways and living in fear can cause us to adopt beliefs about ourselves, the world and people around us (limiting beliefs) that aren't healthy and don't really serve our best interest.

In this episode I get into my own experiences with fear, share my experiences with insecurity and doubt and provide tips on how to overcome those things. I even get a little vulnerable and talk about one of the toughest periods of my life dealing with ILVEN! I've discussed this in detail on my old blog and I've never really gone into detail here. This was an important episode for me to make and I genuinely hope you can take something great away from it. These can be hard things to deal with, but they can be overcome!

Articles Referenced:

Here is a link to worksheets I've used to identify my own limiting beliefs from PositivePsychology.com 

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The Words with Me podcast is a space for thought and curiosity. It’s the mission of the podcast to connect people and cultivate community through insightful conversations on a range of hot topics including healing, growing and being a late bloomer. Life can be hard, so it’s important to surround yourself with things and people that affirm and encourage you. If you are looking to enter a space to become the highest version of yourself, check out the Words with Me podcast! Remember to share, rate and review the podcast. You can find me on Instagram @wordswithmepodcast or @karstenashleybush for more uplifting content.

Hey everyone and welcome back to the podcast! I know I've been away for a bit, but it's for a good reason. While I've been away I've actually passed 200 plays! In this episode I talk about quieting the mind, monitoring your self-talk and gaslighting yourself. It's easy for us to get in our heads and be our own worst critic. 

One thing we have to do in life is learn how to work with difficult people. Whether it's a family member, friend, colleague, etc. we have to be able to make sure we can accomplish our goals and tasks. In my own personal experience there are certain people who will act harshly either because they don't care or they have nothing to lose. In other cases it could be something deeper than that like maybe projecting an insecurity. So how do we deal with people who may have difficult personalities, how do we know when someone may be projecting and what does America's Next Top Model have to do with any of this? 

It's important to know how to deal with difficult people, but it's just as important to know when we're being difficult and when we're the ones doing the projecting. In this episode I talk about signs of a difficult personality, ways to deal with difficult personalities, coping with strong emotions, knowing when someone is projecting and of course America's Next Top Model. This episode was definitely a fun one to make and I would love to hear about your experiences with difficult personalities or maybe even your thoughts on the show! I enjoy watching reality T.V. as much as the next person, but I always think there's something to learn from observing other people's reactions. 

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The Words with Me podcast is a space for thought and curiosity. It’s the mission of the podcast to connect people and cultivate community through insightful conversations on a range of hot topics including healing, growing and being a late bloomer. Life can be hard, so it’s important to surround yourself with things and people that affirm and encourage you. If you are looking to enter a space to become the highest version of yourself, check out the Words with Me podcast! Remember to share, rate and review the podcast. You can find me on Instagram @wordswithmepodcast or @karstenashleybush for more uplifting content.