Lael Stone

In the words of her own child, Lael Stone “works for the kids”. But while Lael is technically a therapist who supports parents in understanding their children, everything Lael talks about in this edition of The Academy of Imperfection could easily be applied to all of us in understanding the people in our lives - no matter what age. Whether that be our friends, parents, colleagues or even ourselves. Through her work, Lael helps adults process their own childhood trauma, and creates education systems that value emotional awareness, demonstrating why it all comes back to connection and compassion. Oh, and listen out for the dramatic moment when Ryan swoops in and inadvertently steals Josh’s “Good Question” (patent pending).   To learn more about Lael’s work please visit her website at: https://laelstone.com.au/ To watch Lael’s Ted Talk please follow this link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6fL09e8Tm9c&feature=emb_imp_woyt To learn more about Lael’s school please follow this link: https://woodlineprimary.com.au/ To watch It’s Not About The Nail, please follow this link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay so quick brag… last year’s episode with parenting expert Lael Stone was 2022’s #1 Most Shared Episode on Apple Podcasts, which you can listen to at the link below. 💁‍♀️But now, Lael is back for a brand new b-b-b-bonus ep with Hugh, Ryan and Josh to talk all about YOU! Well… you and your kids and your loved ones and some other very shareable things that you might be verrrrrry interested in.As your kids start a new year of school and you start a new year of… you… you might be a lil overwhelmed with… everything. But as Lael explains, self-care is important. Because when we’re at our best, we bring the best version of ourselves to our family, friends and work. Thanks Lael… we LOVE this one.To listen to Lael's previous Imperfects episode, 'Creating Emotionally Intelligent Humans' follow this link: https://apple.co/3HMCbH5To purchase Lael's book, follow this link: https://amzn.to/3WWCpReTo learn more about Lael's work, follow this link: https://laelstone.com.au/To watch Bluey episode, 'Facey Talk', on abc iview, follow this link: https://ab.co/3Yi5ojzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lael Stone, an educator and author of 'Own Your Story,' dives into the art of combating overthinking and self-doubt. She shares two pivotal questions that shift perspective: 'What am I making this mean?' and 'What do I want this to look like?' Lael explains how childhood imprints influence our beliefs about work and relationships, and emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries as an act of self-love. Her insights empower listeners to find joy in creativity and navigate life's challenges with clarity.

In this conversation, Lael Stone, an educator and author of 'Own Your Story', discusses the pivotal question that can shift our mindset from fear to possibility. She explains why our brains naturally focus on danger and introduces a transformative reframe: instead of asking 'How bad could it be?', try 'How good could it get?'. Lael also dives into how family narratives influence our definition of success and the guilt that can lead to self-sabotage, providing a practical exercise to help break free from limiting beliefs.

Lael Stone, an educator and author of 'Own Your Story', dives deep into personal boundaries and the importance of saying no when it really matters. She discusses how family imprints can shape our decisions and redefine our notions of success. Listeners learn about the concept of a 'full body yes' and practical strategies to realign with their true desires. Lael also emphasizes the value of listening to understand, rather than to fix, fostering genuine connections in both personal and professional realms.