Eps 369: Rachel Macy Stafford teaches us how to Soul Shift

My guest today is Rachel Macy Stafford. 
 
Rachel joins Casey today to share about her new book, “Soul Shift,” and how to find joy and get back to yourself. Rachel shares the painful truth that started her journey. Casey and Rachel connect over the challenges that raising teens can bring, and how we can be present, relationship-focused, and connected with them during the tough times. Rachel shares a beautiful story about how being human and vulnerable with your teens allows them to be authentic with you, too. They touch on the messiness of teens and how we need to deeply know our children so we can best support them. Rachel shares some of her best practices to find self-worth & growth, like speaking to yourself compassionately and taking time for yourself.  
 
Takeaways from the show

Cultivating the practice of presence 

Asking yourself and owning why you do what you do 

Finding time to nurture yourself 

Uncovering and responding to one’s deepest truths 

Connecting with your teen through presence 

Being real, authentic, & vulnerable with your teen 

Presence as a door opener for your teen 

Letting go of distractions and prioritizing connection 

Finding your self-worth 

Being in your experience vs. observing the experience

 
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My guest today is Rachel Macy Stafford. 

 

Rachel joins Casey today to share about her new book, “Soul Shift,” and how to find joy and get back to yourself. Rachel shares the painful truth that started her journey. Casey and Rachel connect over the challenges that raising teens can bring, and how we can be present, relationship-focused, and connected with them during the tough times. Rachel shares a beautiful story about how being human and vulnerable with your teens allows them to be authentic with you, too. They touch on the messiness of teens and how we need to deeply know our children so we can best support them. Rachel shares some of her best practices to find self-worth & growth, like speaking to yourself compassionately and taking time for yourself.  

 

Takeaways from the show

Cultivating the practice of presence 
Asking yourself and owning why you do what you do 
Finding time to nurture yourself 
Uncovering and responding to one’s deepest truths 
Connecting with your teen through presence 
Being real, authentic, & vulnerable with your teen 
Presence as a door opener for your teen 
Letting go of distractions and prioritizing connection 
Finding your self-worth 
Being in your experience vs. observing the experience

 

For more show notes including full transcripts, visit our website here. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices