435: How to get over hurtful experiences with Lindsey Schwartz
Oct 17, 2019
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Lindsey Schwartz, an expert in getting over hurtful experiences, joins the podcast to discuss being addicted to drama, letting go of the small stuff, playing decisions out to the end, accepting responsibility for mistakes, and finding true friendships. Lindsey and Lori also share their excitement for their 'Event Love' project and discuss the importance of embracing authenticity and setting boundaries. They announce an upcoming event where they will teach participants how to be confident speakers and monetize their ideas.
To overcome the need for external validation, focus on your greater vision and purpose.
Take responsibility for your actions and feelings, and find compassion for yourself and others.
In order to build authentic connections, set boundaries, discover self-worth, and be authentically yourself without seeking validation or changing for others.
Deep dives
The Importance of Personal Development
This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of personal development as the foundation for a fulfilling life. The speaker introduces Growth Day, an all-in-one personal development app, which offers tools, classes, and coaching to help individuals improve their motivation, mood, productivity, and overall well-being. The speaker highlights the importance of consistent journaling, habit tracking, goal setting, and learning from empowering mentors to achieve happiness, health, and success.
Overcoming the Fear of Judgment
The podcast explores the topic of not being petty or getting stuck in the opinions and judgments of others. It acknowledges that many people, especially women, have a tendency to be people pleasers and fear hurting others' feelings. The speakers share personal stories and provide insights into how to overcome the need for external validation and embrace one's authentic self. They encourage listeners to focus on their greater vision and purpose, and to understand that not everyone will accept or understand who they truly are.
Dealing with Hurt and Betrayal
The episode delves into the pain and challenges of experiencing hurt and betrayal from close friends or loved ones. The speakers recount their personal experiences of feeling misunderstood and misrepresented, and the emotional toll it took on them. They share the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and feelings, and finding compassion for oneself and others. They highlight the power of silence, inner reflection, and allowing oneself to fully feel the pain, in order to move forward and rediscover self-acceptance and self-love.
Opening Up to New Relationships
The podcast discusses the process of opening up to new relationships after experiencing pain or betrayal. The speakers share their personal journeys of learning to trust women and build authentic connections. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, discovering self-worth, and being authentically oneself without seeking validation or changing for others. They encourage listeners to be open to new relationships and friendships, and to find those individuals who appreciate and value their true selves.
Navigating Expectations and Boundaries in Business
The episode explores the challenge of navigating expectations, people-pleasing tendencies, and boundaries in a business setting. The speakers share their experiences of trying to please others, overextending themselves, and losing sight of their true selves in business relationships. They stress the importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries, both for oneself and with clients and collaborators. They remind listeners to prioritize their own growth and authenticity, rather than trying to please everyone or sacrificing their well-being for the approval of others.
In this episode Lindsey Schwartz joins me to talk all about stopping petty things get in our way. We share our personal experiences of being kind of addicted to the drama of people saying bad things about us. It is only through stepping into our highest purpose that we have learnt to let this small stuff and other people’s opinions of us go. Don’t miss this conversation if you are longing for a best friend, if you have trouble trusting women or if you find yourself pleasing other people more than yourself.
Guest Bio:
Lindsey Schwartz is an entrepreneur, top podcast host, and best-selling author. She is the creator of the popular Powerhouse Women brand, podcast, events, and community. Lindsey has not only been running her own profitable events for the past three years, but she’s been attending, volunteering and helping run events behind the scenes for nearly a decade. She’s never been “too good” to play any role in producing an event and is the first person to support her friends in their endeavors. She prides herself on knowing the ins and outs of how heart-centered events should run, and understanding how to gain the attention of the media and get people excited about whatever she’s involved in.
After being behind the scenes for years helping to produce successful events, Lindsey knew that, despite her fears, it was time to come out from behind the curtain. With her ability, knowledge, charisma and attitude of “everything can be figured out” she launched her annual Powerhouse Women event and it took off. Her Powerhouse Women events have become top events in the business and personal growth world, helping countless women launch the brand or passion project of their dreams. She is a sought-after speaker, traveling around the world teaching and helping other women host their own events so they can create the community and careers they’ve always dreamed of.
