Joachim answers Mary Bajorek's questions {turning the tables}
Relating to Self
English - December 12, 2023 11:12 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode of Relating to Self, recorded on 17 January 2023, the wonderful Mary Bajorek (S03E05) comes back to ask me questions about how I relate to myself.
Topics mentioned in the episode:
How my understanding of Relating to Self keeps changingRelating to Self as being truly present to what is real in the momentBrutal honesty with the self as an act of kindnessThe gradual path of leaning into that honesty with oneselfMy light switch moment during his very first meditation retreatPractical thoughts on being more honest with oneself, how?Physical manifestations of not being entirely truthfulConversations in my mind with the parts of myself that represent othersHow do we improve our relationship with ourselves?Stories, tension, suffering, and compassionSelf-compassion as a practice that improves compassion with othersGiving protector parts new jobs, asking your demons what they need, the hero narrative of our parts, shadow workThe biggest lies I've told myself over the years (juicy!)Tough love vs Brutal honestyTime as a relentless force for changeThe first time I set a boundary (spicy!)Boundaries with the self"We are processes", the boundaries exist to support usMy desires for the next phase of my relationship with myself (juicy again!)If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️