S2E5 - You are NOT Broken with coach Anna Lang

"Stillness is the space between peace and action." - Anna Lang

In this episode, Sara is joined by coach Anna Lang where together, they offer a detailed exploration of how to understand and regulate our emotions, the transformative power of mindfulness, and practical strategies for nurturing a healthier relationship with ourselves.

What You Will Learn:

- The misconceptions around working with our inner critic, and the steps we can take to change our relationship with this part of ourselves.

- An in-depth look at personality testing: its role in personal development, its benefits, and its limitations in understanding our true selves.

- Self-rejection, the systems we subconsciously build to protect ourselves, and how these systems can end up limiting us in adult life.

- Engaging conversations about internal family systems therapy, offering an insightful framework for understanding and managing the multiple aspects of our psyche.

- Practical advice on emotional regulation, addressing societal stigmas attached to showing vulnerability, like crying, and advocating for authenticity in emotional expression.

- Proven techniques for engaging with and quieting the inner critic through mindful breathing practices and introspective dialogues, aiming to cultivate a nurturing inner environment.

- A thorough examination of negative self-talk archetypes such as the perfectionist, comparer, people pleaser, and catastrophizer, with strategies designed to mitigate their influence on our self-image and perceptions.

Whether you're struggling with self-criticism, looking to understand the roles of different parts of your psyche, or simply wish to cultivate more mindfulness in your life, this episode provides the awareness and tools you need on your journey toward emotional well-being.

Connect with Anna here: 

Email: anna@annalang.ca

Socials: @annalang

Website: https://www.annalang.ca/ 

Facebook: https://bit.ly/permissiontoshift

YouTube: https://bit.ly/PermissionToShiftYoutube

Host of: Permission To Shift Podcast (YouTube)

Freebie/Offer: 1-page tracker or the Negative Self-Talk Toolkit* - sign up for affiliate link on her website 

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