The Nancy Levin Show

Do you find yourself taking responsibility for other people's unhappiness? Do you often feel like it's your job to fix things whenever someone else is dissatisfied or uncomfortable? In this episode, I coach Jen, a student in my Levin Life Coach Academy who's getting certified as a life coach. She has a tendency to put herself in a place of suffering in order to make others feel better. It's one of the hallmark traits of a people pleaser—and I've got some experience with that. Listen in for a peek behind the curtain into a coaching session where I help her explore this tendency and gain more insight into some of the unconscious motivations behind her behavior.

Intimate relationships are such a vital part of our lives, and yet from time to time we all struggle to maintain an honest, trusting relationship with our partner. I know I did. I was married many years ago, and as a people-pleaser, I suppressed my personal wants and needs in order to fulfill my husband's. If this is an issue for you, you've got to listen to today's episode with Alexandra Stockwell, M.D., best-selling author of Uncompromising Intimacy. She sheds light on common relationship pitfalls, such as high-performing women who don't feel they get the support they need. Alexandra and I talk about how to grow a more passionate and fulfilling relationship—one where both partners receive the support they need to thrive individually and together.

People often question whether they need a therapist or a life coach, and many don't know what the difference is between the two. Additionally, many therapists wonder if they should become certified to offer life coaching to their clients and what the benefits would be. In this episode I discuss the answers to these questions and much more as we explore the key differences between coaching and therapy. Additionally, I'm discussing the growing trend of therapists integrating life coaching into their practices and what that experience looks like for many therapists. You'll learn the differences between therapy and life coaching, how they compliment each other, and the specific benefit each has in people's lives.

When you're an empath and people pleaser, burnout can be hard to detect and overcome. Even if you're on a purposeful path, you may be shocked to discover that purpose does not equal limitless energy. My friend Anne Bérubé joins me to discuss her new book The Burnout Antidote: A Spiritual Guide to Empowerment for Empaths, Over-Givers and Highly Sensitive People. Anne has a unique ability to awaken inner wisdom in others and help people to realize the highest calling of their souls. With her new book, Anne offers those experiencing burnout a process for identifying the signs and going deep to overcome limiting beliefs and come out stronger and more resilient on the other side.

Do you ever just feel...stuck? I know I do. And I know all too well the chain reaction of guilt and remorse that accompanies feeling like I "should've" accomplished more. If you can relate, you're going to love my guest on episode 41 of Your Permission Prescription. Britt Frank is an accomplished clinician, educator, trauma specialist, speaker, and now the author of the upcoming book, The Science of Stuck. Today, she busts some of the most common mental myths that are keeping us stuck in our lives. Listen now for her advice on how to break out of old habits, gain perspective on past experiences, and take more control over your actions.

Even with 2 brothers diagnosed with ADHD during childhood, Kate Moryoussef's own symptoms were overlooked. As a young girl, Kate felt overwhelmed by schoolwork, struggled to focus and turn assignments in on time, and was often caught daydreaming. The missed diagnosis negatively affected Kate's self-esteem, as she did not realize why everything was so much harder for her than it was for other people. An ADHD diagnosis in adulthood offered Kate answers, alongside freedom to be the most authentic version of herself. She shares her personal story, shedding light on why so many young girls struggling with ADHD are so often overlooked and what can be done about it.

In this culture that is constantly wanting instant gratification, I'm here to tell you it's okay to wait. If you're someone constantly in reaction mode, Episode 39 of Your Permission Prescription is the one for you. Whether it's work, saying "yes" because you're afraid to say no, or any other tasks you turn to to stay busy, listen in to create a framework for setting the right productivity boundaries for you, so that you can put a stop to feeling like you're always scrambling.

The power of community can't be matched; the right one will give you permission to explore new possibilities for yourself and leverage that wisdom and strength to encourage others. To understand how strong, sustainable communities are built, my dear friend and Levin Life Coach Academy collaborator Linda Perry joins me in Episode 38! Linda is a Master Coach & Business Strategist, and she's bringing lessons learned from years of experience in helping build powerful communities. When we met, Linda and I both admit we were not "group people." However, our perspective quickly changed when we learned that groups can serve as powerful scaffolding around us as we are rebuilding or reinventing our lives.

If we don't love ourselves, we are incapable of fully allowing in love from others. That's why I am so thrilled to share with you my absolute favorite meditation. It's a self-love meditation, and I invite you to integrate it into your daily life. In this meditation, you'll be able to take note of what it feels like to receive your own powerful love, and anchor into this feeling. You are absolutely your greatest love. Through this powerful self-care exercise, you'll be able to settle in and ground yourself in the peace and love you deserve. Listen now to relax and enjoy my guided self-love meditation.

Today I am talking with two different Natalies who share a similar struggle of allowing the opinions and needs of others to influence their actions. First is Natalie S, who is afraid she does not have a clear vision. She's been putting the needs of others ahead of her own for so long, she's unsure how to start putting her own needs first. Together we uncover that the lack of life and excitement she's feeling inside is actually due to her not paying attention to the parts of herself that are most alive — and how to remedy that. The second, Natalie G., is a new life coach who is looking for guidance on how to change the lens through which people see her. She knows authenticity is the key to connection, and recognizes that the vulnerability that comes with it can be an uncomfortable feeling to face.