Sally Kohn: I was in this place of deep insecurity, talking to another parent who was a professional psychologist and essentially asking them for permission. It's really interesting because the credential that this organization thought that she needed to have was actually a master's in counseling or some sort of social work counseling. So even that community was not really interested in the particular thing that I was doing. She says as a highly sensitive person, sometimes an intuitive sense of whether a container is safe isn't always what we think it should be. The idea of normalizing showing up in your life right now? We'll talk more about one of our favorite topics later.
Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the very thing you’re struggling with all figured out? These misconceptions can lead us to isolate ourselves and feel shame about our own struggles. Ginny and Brandi are here to share the power of normalizing our human experiences and how it can dissolve shame and create meaningful connections between us. This is the first episode of a special 5-episode series we’re releasing called “Something To Normalize”.
- Embracing the universality of human experiences that lead to deeper connections
- Defining what it means to “normalize” something and how powerful it can be
- Recognizing and learning to tackle the risks associated with normalizing detrimental behavior and attitudes
- Harnessing the strength in vulnerability and cultivating spaces for open honesty
- Talking about difficult experiences as an antidote to shame
- Opening up about personal journeys while safeguarding your growth with healthy boundaries
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