Stand Up For Yourself (The Right Way) with Amy E. Smith

Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, master certified hypnotherapist, speaker, and personal empowerment expert. She is also certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, commonly called Tapping, and Inner Child Work. In the episode, we discuss- 

Amy's story and why she chooses to focus on this area

How did Amy initiate change in her life that was more reflective of who she was at her core? 

How to stand up for yourself without being a jerk

Resolving issues with parents

Choosing to share based on the other person’s perspective

How to become your own anchor and approaching communication from a place of strength

Why personal development lessons may not be enough and what else you can do to live a more successful life

Making choices that support the self without feeling selfish

Why it’s so important to speak and live your truth

Why it’s so important to teach emotional intelligence to your children

Resources mentioned during the episode-

Daring greatly by Brené Brown

Dare to lead by Brené Brown

Gifts of imperfection by Brené Brown

Amy's website- https://thejoyjunkie.com/

The Joy Junkie Show Podcast- https://thejoyjunkie.com/pods/

Amy's FREE eWorkbook, Stand up for Yourself without Being a Dick-

http://thejoyjunkie.com/workbook

Follow Amy on Instagram - http://instagram.com/thejoyjunkie

Empathy in children -

https://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/28/science/researchers-trace-empathy-s-roots-to-infancy.html

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski

Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski

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