The Greg McKeown Podcast 19. What's Essential: An Essential Intervention with Joanna Davey
Oct 5, 2020
Joanna Davey, an advocate for Essentialism, shares her journey of transformation and life-changing decisions. She discusses how prioritizing emotional health helped her recover from burnout. The conversation touches on navigating societal expectations in family life and the importance of self-reflection during transitions, particularly for women. Joanna also highlights the power of storytelling in fostering connections and emphasizes the role of clear responsibilities in enhancing family dynamics.
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Life-Changing Hospital Visit
- Joanna Davey read Greg McKeown's book and realized she needed to change her workaholic lifestyle.
- This led her to prioritize visiting her sick mother in the hospital, where she had a life-changing experience.
Shifting Priorities
- The question "What's the most important thing?" can have different answers over time.
- Prioritizing can shift from work to self-preservation to family, as illustrated by Joanna's experience.
Prioritizing Grief
- Embrace grief fully instead of suppressing it.
- Joanna prioritized grieving her mother's death, recognizing it as essential for her well-being and future.
