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Episode 105: Mental Beauty Segments
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As we go forward to equalize the unique concept of mental beauty, episode 105 of the Dare To Share Your Untold Story Podcast, Mental Beauty Segments, focuses on navigating family dynamics. In relation to the episode topic, the prior episode 82 has been selected for further exploration and deeper dive. In episode 82, titled: “A Mother Learning to Effectively Parent Children with Mental Health and Addiction Challenges”, with guest Maureen Towns. Her journey is a powerful example of how to navigate complex family situations, especially when mental health and addiction issues are involved. Her story, which she frames as, ‘we see others as we are, not as they are’, highlights the importance of understanding our own perceptions and reactions in family dynamics. She also shares the importance of managing family relationships while maintaining your own well-being. This episode provides valuable lessons for anyone who is facing a similar challenge in their own family unit. She opens up about her journey from codependent parenting style to learning how to effectively manage these complex situations while taking care of her own mental well-being. Maureen's story depicts clearly a shift in her perspective. This reframing helped her to see the beauty in everyone's experience, regardless of diagnosis or challenges. Listen to this episode as we take a deeper dive into this topic.
3 Practical ‘Mental Beauty Tips’ inspired by Episode 105:
- Set Healthy Boundaries, by clearly defining what behaviours and interactions are acceptable to you and communicating these effectively.
- Practice Self-Care and Mindfulness, prioritizing activities that nurture your emotional and mental well-being.
- Seek Support and Perspective, allowing yourself to put in place help and support to guide you along your journey is an essential part of healing and staying connected.
Episode 105 Takeaway:
- Create a ‘Personal Time Block’, follow these steps:
- Choose a consistent time slot in your day.
- Plan enjoyable activities for this time.
- Protect this time as a sacred appointment with yourself.
- Make it a daily habit.
By committing to your own personal time block, you ensure that you are prioritizing your needs and taking intentional steps to nurture your mental, emotional and physical health. By practicing this tool, it will help you to maintain balance and resilience, enabling you to handle all things unexpected that life surprises each of us with!
Of course, remember, if you want to share something amazing that you would like to have a shout out for on your behalf, just send an email to [email protected].
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