This podcast first aired on 3/11/24

In this conversation, Dr. Natalie and her sister Leigh discuss various topics related to personal experiences, challenges, and self-growth. They touch on job downsizing, growing up in an alcoholic family, and the importance of self-worth. They also explore the concepts of blame shifting, self-betrayal, and making empowered decisions during midlife transitions. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the need to take control of situations and focus on personal growth and self-awareness. Dr. Natalie's sister, Leigh, shares her experiences of feeling overwhelmed and drowning in work. She discusses the importance of resilience and how she developed it, telling us about the influence of her upbringing and the lessons she learned early in life. She emphasizes the importance of being a difference maker and leading by example. She concludes by offering advice for those feeling stuck and the importance of self-care. You won't want to miss this fun discussion between sisters. We hope you enjoy it! Takeaways from Today's Podcast: - Personal experiences and challenges can provide valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. - Trusting others and making decisions based on self-worth are important aspects of personal development. - Blame shifting and self-betrayal are unproductive behaviors that hinder personal growth. - Recognize when you are feeling overwhelmed and drowning in work. Take steps to separate yourself from the situation and make changes. - Develop resilience by focusing on life rafts rather than dwelling on the feeling of drowning. - The ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks is often influenced by upbringing and the lessons learned from parents. - Being a difference maker means making a positive impact on others' lives, even through small actions or words. - Taking care of yourself first is crucial for maintaining strength and energy to continue making a difference. - Creating a clean and organized space can help clear the mind and improve overall well-being. - When feeling stuck, focus on what you need and take care of yourself. - Determine the next right thing to do and take action. ___________________________________________________________ JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at https://learntoloveyourstory.com ________________________________________________________ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com, NatalieMarrCounseling.com,⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠ ⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠⁠ Text HOME to 741741