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119. Seb Lavoie Returns
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In this conversation, Seb Lavoie discusses his experience with the opioid crisis and the importance of pain management and proper tapering off of opiates. He also shares his insights on dealing with anxiety and the importance of being mindful and engaging in uncomfortable situations to build resilience. Seb emphasizes the need to be one's own advocate in the medical journey and the importance of education and research. He also discusses the opportunities for personal growth and new goals that can arise from challenging experiences. Seb contemplates the possibility of pursuing a PhD and his desire to travel and help others through coaching and mentoring. In this conversation, Seb Lavoie discusses the importance of living life on your own terms and finding fulfillment beyond financial success. He emphasizes the need to control emotions and engage in critical analysis to navigate the current landscape of polarization and division.
Stoicism is highlighted as a valuable tool for recognizing and setting aside emotions to make better decisions. The conversation also explores the dangers of comfort and the importance of facing adversity to find purpose and growth. Ultimately, taking action and finding purpose are key to overcoming challenges and making a positive impact in the world.
Takeaways
- Proper pain management and tapering off of opiates are crucial in addressing the opioid crisis.
- Engaging in uncomfortable situations and being mindful can help manage anxiety and build resilience.
- Being your own advocate in the medical journey is essential for optimal recovery.
- Challenging experiences can lead to personal growth and the discovery of new goals and opportunities.
- Education, research, and a holistic approach can enhance recovery and overall well-being. Live life on your own terms and seek fulfillment beyond financial success.
- Control emotions and engage in critical analysis to navigate a polarized world.
- Recognize and set aside emotions to make better decisions.
- Face adversity to find purpose and growth.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
03:00 - The Opioid Crisis and Pain Management
07:00 - Dealing with Anxiety
09:00 - Mindfulness and Overcoming Anxiety
16:00 - Acceptance and Attitude Towards Recovery
26:00 - Being Your Own Advocate in Medical Journey
30:00 - Finding New Goals and Opportunities
35:00 - Considering a PhD and Future Plans
36:33 - Living Life on Your Own Terms
37:13 - The Current Landscape and Mindsets
38:19 - Maintaining Emotional Control
39:44 - The Importance of Critical Analysis
40:47 - The Heat is Rising
42:29 - Stoicism and Emotional Recognition
43:20 - Controlling Emotions in a Divided World
46:35 - Gaining Perspective through Stoicism
48:00 - Finding Purpose and Overcoming Adversity
51:19 - The Dangers of Comfort and the Need for Balance
54:10 - Using Perspective to Overcome Self-Pity
59:07 - Taking Action and Finding Purpose
01:03:10 - Helping Others and Coaching through Life
01:05:20 - Gratitude and Appreciation for Seb Lavoie
Links
Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app today!
Thank you to our heCast Season 2 sponsor Innov8 Digital Solutions. Visit them today https://innov8.ca/
141 episodes
Manage episode 405892290 series 2806063
In this conversation, Seb Lavoie discusses his experience with the opioid crisis and the importance of pain management and proper tapering off of opiates. He also shares his insights on dealing with anxiety and the importance of being mindful and engaging in uncomfortable situations to build resilience. Seb emphasizes the need to be one's own advocate in the medical journey and the importance of education and research. He also discusses the opportunities for personal growth and new goals that can arise from challenging experiences. Seb contemplates the possibility of pursuing a PhD and his desire to travel and help others through coaching and mentoring. In this conversation, Seb Lavoie discusses the importance of living life on your own terms and finding fulfillment beyond financial success. He emphasizes the need to control emotions and engage in critical analysis to navigate the current landscape of polarization and division.
Stoicism is highlighted as a valuable tool for recognizing and setting aside emotions to make better decisions. The conversation also explores the dangers of comfort and the importance of facing adversity to find purpose and growth. Ultimately, taking action and finding purpose are key to overcoming challenges and making a positive impact in the world.
Takeaways
- Proper pain management and tapering off of opiates are crucial in addressing the opioid crisis.
- Engaging in uncomfortable situations and being mindful can help manage anxiety and build resilience.
- Being your own advocate in the medical journey is essential for optimal recovery.
- Challenging experiences can lead to personal growth and the discovery of new goals and opportunities.
- Education, research, and a holistic approach can enhance recovery and overall well-being. Live life on your own terms and seek fulfillment beyond financial success.
- Control emotions and engage in critical analysis to navigate a polarized world.
- Recognize and set aside emotions to make better decisions.
- Face adversity to find purpose and growth.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
03:00 - The Opioid Crisis and Pain Management
07:00 - Dealing with Anxiety
09:00 - Mindfulness and Overcoming Anxiety
16:00 - Acceptance and Attitude Towards Recovery
26:00 - Being Your Own Advocate in Medical Journey
30:00 - Finding New Goals and Opportunities
35:00 - Considering a PhD and Future Plans
36:33 - Living Life on Your Own Terms
37:13 - The Current Landscape and Mindsets
38:19 - Maintaining Emotional Control
39:44 - The Importance of Critical Analysis
40:47 - The Heat is Rising
42:29 - Stoicism and Emotional Recognition
43:20 - Controlling Emotions in a Divided World
46:35 - Gaining Perspective through Stoicism
48:00 - Finding Purpose and Overcoming Adversity
51:19 - The Dangers of Comfort and the Need for Balance
54:10 - Using Perspective to Overcome Self-Pity
59:07 - Taking Action and Finding Purpose
01:03:10 - Helping Others and Coaching through Life
01:05:20 - Gratitude and Appreciation for Seb Lavoie
Links
Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app today!
Thank you to our heCast Season 2 sponsor Innov8 Digital Solutions. Visit them today https://innov8.ca/
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