Elle Beecher, host of The Board Walks, joins the podcast to discuss the fear and empowerment of sharing vulnerable content on social media. They explore the value of writing about personal experiences and the power of personal growth. They also emphasize the importance of honoring the body's voice, receiving feedback, being present, and taking risks. The podcast covers topics such as writing about romantic love, trusting voices, finding one's own voice, and prioritizing your own voice over others. They discuss the concept of freedom, practicing leaving conversations, starting small to build confidence, and the importance of relationships in personal growth. They also delve into the differences between public and private conversations and the importance of meeting people where they're at.
Trusting oneself and overcoming self-doubt is essential for personal growth and success.
Embracing vulnerability and sharing personal experiences can be transformative both for oneself and others.
Allowing oneself to be fully seen and vulnerable can be a powerful and liberating experience.
The journey of self-discovery often involves honing the ability to listen to the body's voice and trusting oneself.
Creating a low-expectation environment when fostering personal growth and exploration of freedom can lead to deeper insights and self-discovery.
Deep dives
Trusting the body's voice and overcoming self-doubt
Trusting oneself and overcoming self-doubt is essential for personal growth and success. It involves recognizing the small, looping, negative self-talk and acknowledging that these thoughts are not a big deal. Taking the leap and sharing vulnerable experiences or creations, regardless of the fear or insecurity, can lead to incredible outcomes. Trusting the body's voice, following intuition, and embracing the unknown can bring about magical and transformative moments.
The power of embracing vulnerability and sharing personal experiences
Embracing vulnerability and sharing personal experiences can be transformative both for oneself and others. Writing and sharing one's most vulnerable thoughts and stories can lead to catharsis and self-discovery. It also has the potential to create a connection with the audience and inspire them to overcome their own insecurities. By shining a light on one's own negative self-talk and sharing the journey of growth, individuals can inspire others to do the same and fully embrace their own fullness.
The significance of being seen and the fear of judgment
Allowing oneself to be fully seen and vulnerable can be a powerful and liberating experience. It involves confronting the fear of judgment and embracing the power of sharing one's truth. The process of writing and sharing personal experiences allows individuals to confront and challenge their own negative self-perceptions and self-talk. By stepping out of their comfort zone and sharing in a place they feel comfortable, they can then challenge themselves further and share in spaces that are less familiar and more uncomfortable. This can lead to growth, resilience, and a greater sense of authenticity.
The journey of self-discovery and the power of listening to the body
The journey of self-discovery often involves honing the ability to listen to the body's voice and trusting oneself. Prioritizing the body's voice over the mind's constant chatter provides a sense of freedom and fulfillment. By recognizing that the mind's need to control is merely an illusion, individuals can relax and embrace the present moment. Understanding that every small action creates a unique path and surrendering to the present can lead to a deeper connection with oneself and the world around them.
Creating a Low-Expectation Environment to Explore Freedom
The speaker reflects on the importance of creating a low-expectation environment when fostering personal growth and exploration of freedom. By setting low expectations, individuals can approach new experiences without the pressure of specific outcomes or disappointments. This allows them to focus on their own journey and avoid comparing themselves to others. The speaker highlights their own experience with the weekly walks they organize, emphasizing that the goal is not to make friends or find a partner, but rather to engage in energizing conversations and personal growth. By removing expectations, individuals can approach these experiences with curiosity and openness, enabling them to learn more about themselves and others.
Making the Unconscious Conscious through Reflection and Practice
The speaker discusses the process of making the unconscious conscious by reflecting on one's thoughts, behaviors, and patterns, especially in relation to others. They stress the importance of using other people as mirrors to gain insights into one's own unconscious tendencies. By putting oneself in social situations and engaging with others, individuals can observe their reactions, triggers, and areas where they may not feel free. This process allows them to become more aware of unconscious patterns and make conscious choices in their interactions. Through practice and progressively increasing levels of engagement, individuals can build social confidence and integrate new behaviors.
Taking Action and Building Confidence through Progression
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action and building confidence through gradual progression. They suggest starting with small, low-stakes situations to practice stepping out of comfort zones and disrupting patterns. By increasing the level of challenge over time, individuals can expand their comfort zones and develop social confidence. The speaker presents the example of their own journey, starting with minor interactions like elevator conversations and gradually progressing to happy hours and other social engagements. They highlight that confidence is built through repetition and integration of new behaviors, and encourage individuals to take ownership of their experiences and choices.
Recognizing the Value of Relationships in Self-Discovery
The speaker acknowledges the transformative power of relationships in self-discovery and personal growth. They emphasize that awareness without action is self-destruction, suggesting that relationships are essential in helping individuals uncover unconscious patterns and gain deeper insights into themselves. By engaging authentically with others and embracing feedback and reflections, individuals can navigate their own personal journey more effectively. The speaker highlights the significance of relationships in providing mirrors for self-reflection and offering new perspectives and experiences that contribute to personal growth.
The Importance of Meeting People Where They Are
The podcast episode discusses the responsibility of meeting people where they are in order to create a meaningful and transformative experience. This idea is illustrated through the example of how the host shifted the physical location of the podcast to align with his authentic self, allowing for a more genuine and comfortable conversation. The concept of meeting people where they are extends beyond physical settings and includes understanding individual needs and doubts, and taking them by the hand to lift them up, even if it's just an inch.
Challenging Comfort Zones to Build Confidence
The podcast episode presents the challenge of embracing discomfort in order to build social confidence. It encourages listeners to become curious about moments of hesitation in their daily lives and to act on them, even in the smallest of ways. The example of participating in a workout class's Halloween theme is given to illustrate how taking a different path and stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to personal growth and a sense of empowerment. By incorporating more of these moments into everyday life, individuals can increase their social confidence and feel more at ease in various situations.
Elle Beecher is an incredible human. She is the founder of The Board Walks, where she's hosted 67 consecutive 5-mile walks on Saturday mornings. She's a student of communication + ideas, and she's been responsible for helping me create some of the biggest shifts in my life due to her incredible ability to mirror. When she's not hosting walks, deep in conversation, or writing, she's on the new products team at Meta.
Apologies in advance for the poor audio quality.
Connect with Elle here: https://twitter.com/ellebeecher or TheBoardWalks.com
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