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Relating to Self

The Self as a Fluid System {with Mary Bajorek}

Oct 10, 2023
53:31

In this episode of Relating to Self, I have a conversation with Mary Bajorek.

Mary guides professionals through transition points in their careers towards feeling agentic, confident, and capable so that their work can become aligned with who they are and the impact they want to make in the world. You can follow her on Twitter/X.


Topics mentioned in the episode:

  • Relating to self and the importance of relationships with others
  • Self-love and spending time with oneself
  • Identity, autonomy, and connection
  • Exploring and understanding different parts within oneself
  • Emotions and the importance of acknowledging and understanding them
  • Autonomy and making decisions for one's present self
  • Building intimacy with oneself and accepting all parts
  • The concept of 'nothing days' and indulging in leisure activities
  • Prioritizing self-love and self-care, setting boundaries
  • Authentic expression and exploring emotions
  • Managing difficult emotions through writing and self-reflection
  • Holding space for intense emotions in oneself and others
  • The value of experiencing a range of emotions in life
  • Nuanced understanding of emotions and connecting with the body
  • Practices for improving the relationship with oneself


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