127. WEBS OF TRUTH: Unpacking the "Should" Story with Lindsey Lockett

The Emotional Alchemy Podcast

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As the first month of the year sweeps in with its gust of self-improvement demands, we—Kat and Lindsay—invite you into our conversation about the relentless tug-of-war between aspirations and the realities of self-discipline. Have you ever found yourself caught in the undercurrent of 'should', where every cell in your body resists the societal pull towards productivity, yet your mind chastises you for every unproductive moment? Together, we walk through the shadows of perfectionism that linger from childhood, discussing how they shape our lives and contribute to the anxiety that often comes with the pursuit of a polished exterior.
Our journey doesn't stop at the surface struggles; we plunge into the deep waters of shame, guilt, and self-doubt. Sharing stories close to our hearts, we shine a light on the often-invisible burden these emotions place on our day-to-day lives, from the dishwasher left unloaded to the gym membership card gathering dust. We grapple with the dichotomy of desire and guilt, the magnetic pull of both, and how they shape our relationship with self-discipline. Our candid tales weave through emotional resistance to exercise and the surprising revelations of bodily communication, hoping to strike a chord with those who have ever felt the weight of their own expectations.
As we wrap up this episode, we turn the lens towards self-compassion and balance. We reflect on our own journeys with exploringthe delicate dance of managing weight in a way that honors our health and well-being while not bypassing the emotional tumult of communicating with our bodies, . Embracing the Yang energy of new beginnings, we ponder the nuanced interplay of hormones, stress, and self-care, offering insights into a more harmonious way of navigating life's intricacies. Join us for a heartfelt exchange that promises more than just solace—it offers a shared path to understanding and, hopefully, a little laughter along the way.
Lindsey Lockett is a trauma educator and coach who specializes in working with the autonomic nervous system. Through private and group coaching and one-of-a-kind workshop experiences, Lindsey guides her clients and students toward building trusting relationships with their bodies. She is the host of the Holistic Trauma Healing podcast and lives on the North Shore of Lake Superior on her 5-acre homestead with her husband, 2 teenagers, 2 dogs, and 10 chickens.

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Kat HoSoo Lee is an Emotional Alchemy Coach, Spiritual Business Mentor and host of The Emotional Alchemy Podcast.
She loves playing in the space where science and spirituality converge because this is where we get to experience emotional alchemy. In her work, she educates space-holders about somatic physiology and environmental biology so they can deepen their practices of listening and presence which ultimately helps them expand their capacity to hold space for others.

As a Spiritual Business Mentor, she guides soulful entrepreneurs to approach their business as a spiritual practice. The work bridges the emotional landscape with practical tools which allow them to cultivate businesses that are rooted in conscious values, relational marketing and purposeful service.

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This podcast is made possible with sound production by Andre Lagace.

Chapters

1. Navigating the Shoulds and Self-Discipline (00:00:01)

2. Exploring Patterns of Perfectionism and Anxiety (00:12:54)

3. Overcoming Productivity Anxiety and Self-Doubt (00:28:27)

4. Navigating Shame and Guilt Daily (00:32:49)

5. Exploring Guilt and Desire in Self-Discipline (00:38:41)

6. Struggle With Exercise Desire and Guilt (00:46:28)

7. Exploring Movement and Self-Reflection (00:56:13)

8. Unintentional Weight Loss and Body Communication (01:09:12)

9. Navigating Weight Loss and Body Image (01:13:10)

10. Podcast Coaching and New Offerings (01:26:23)