How to End Self-Criticism & Embrace Self-Compassion with Dr. Emma Seppälä

Dr. Emma Seppälä is a renowned author and psychologist from Yale and Stanford University she delves into the concepts of intuition, emotional and mental sovereignty, and how to liberate ourselves from societal and self-imposed constraints. Along with Dr. Stephanie, they discuss the impact of trauma, self-loathing vs. self-compassion, intrinsic worthiness, and methods for deprogramming negative imprints through gratitude, breathwork, meditation, and forgiveness. This episode offers valuable advice, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, on managing stress and reclaiming their intuitive strength. Tune in for an enlightening conversation aimed at improving your relationship with yourself and enhancing emotional well-being.Episode Overview:0:00 Intro/Teaser1:27 Guest Introduction: Dr. Emma Seppälä4:24 Exploring Emotional Sovereignty5:24 Impact of Self-Criticism and Self-Loathing7:11 The Power of Self-Compassion8:11 Claiming Sovereignty Through Self-Love11:28 Steps to Deprogram Self-Loathing14:40 Overcoming Shame Through Awareness18:03 Transitioning from Self-Criticism to Self-Awareness22:53 Harnessing the Therapeutic Power of Breathwork30:14 The Healing Potential of Breathing31:28 Unveiling Trauma Imprints Through Triggers34:44 The Power of a Clean House36:11 Victimhood and Self-Perpetration38:01 The Story of a Resilient Veteran47:32 The Wisdom of Forgiveness48:28 Positive Relational Energy in Action49:47 Trusting Your Intuition1:02:41 Strengthening Your Intuition MuscleResources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Seppälä's latest book, SOVEREIGN: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos - https://www.hayhouse.com/sovereign-ebookBreathing-Based Meditation Decreases Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in U.S. Military Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Longitudinal Study - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265091197Breathing Technique Shown Effective For Trauma  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/feeling-it/202209/breathing-technique-shown-effective-traumaShould I Go With My Gut? Investigating the Benefits of Emotion-Focused Decision Making - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51189959Bio:Dr. Emma Seppälä, a psychologist and researcher with dual appointments at Yale and Stanford, draws on ground-breaking new research from psychology, neuroscience, and leadership science, Dr. Seppälä introduces the new concept of “psychological sovereignty” to help people reclaim agency in every area of their life. Her book, Sovereign, offers a framework made for these times of uncertainty and anxiety. Find out more at https://www.iamsov.com/ We are grateful to our sponsors:BODYBIOFish Oil Plus, alongside the balance oil, are the two oils that I use for myself and my family on a daily basis. We take it straight up with a tablespoon, but it also mixes really well into smoothies and you can also drizzle it over your salad. Head over to https://bodybio.com/better and use code BETTER at checkout to get 15% off your first order. EIGHT SLEEPThe EightSleep Pod4 Ultra is proven to give you up to one more hour of sleep every night, reduce your snoring effortlessly by up to 32%, and give you 34% more deep sleep. So head over to https://eightsleep.com/better and use code BETTER to get $350 off the Pod4 Ultra.BIOPTIMIZERS MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGHIf you want to get all your magnesium in one supplement, you will love Magnesium Breakthrough. Each supplement itself is 500 milligrams of magnesium, which I feel is such a great dosage as a baseline for most women. So head on over to https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER for 10% off of any order, but make sure that the Magnesium Breakthrough is in your cart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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