51 ~ Reflecting and Accepting Our Past

Desire As Medicine Podcast

Have you ever found yourself interacting with your inner critic, and punisher as if they were your only friends? In this episode we talk about those moments in time when you are questioning the decisions that shaped your life. Those questions really lead to nowhere as the past is long gone, yet we do get stuck there sometimes.
Brenda and Catherine bring you into their world of reflection and discovery as they share their personal stories of regret and self-doubt. Embrace the raw honesty as Brenda offers compassionate wisdom on navigating powerful emotions, while Catherine opens up about confronting unexpected self-doubt despite her usual glass half full outlook on life. Their heartfelt exchange reveals that such struggles are universal, transcending age and experience.
Life's boldest decisions often come laden with emotional weight. Look through the lens of Brenda and Catherine’s experiences with significant life changes—whether it's leaving a career or ending a marriage. By reflecting honestly on who and where they were at the time they made said decisions, they are able to remember the context and the emotional states that influenced their choices at said time. They remind us to extend self-compassion and to recognize that past decisions were made with the best knowledge available at the time. This compassionate perspective can help break the relentless cycle of personal bullying, second-guessing and judgement, fostering a more accepting view of our life’s journey.
Lastly, explore the duality of life paths and the “sister life” concept inspired by Cheryl Strayed's "Tiny Beautiful Things." Brenda and Catherine discuss the grief associated with the roads not taken and how high achievers often battle with feelings of inadequacy, drawing from Dan Sullivan's (and Dr. Benjamin Hardy's) insights on "The Gap and The Gain". They stress the importance of measuring progress against our past selves, not against an ever-elusive ideal.
This conversation reinforces the value of personal growth and self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys towards true contentment and self-discovery.

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Chapters

1. 51 ~ Reflecting and Accepting Our Past (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Life's Decisions With Wisdom (00:00:08)

3. Navigating Life's Bold Decisions (00:10:41)

4. Navigating Life's Inner Demons and Gains (00:14:55)

5. Embracing Reality and Self-Acceptance (00:23:10)