Episode 52: Lessons Learned From Year 1 of Podcasting

This episode was very special because former guest, Colleen Underwood, guided me in reflecting and sharing about my first year of podcasting. I share from my heart things I have learned about myself, the power of consistency, believing in yourself, and embracing identify shifts.

Key Takeaways:

• When we act upon our deepest callings and engage in the process with consistency the outcome is beautiful. There is self growth, self-love, and healing to be had.

• The message "you're not alone," provides freedom from the “lie” that you are the only one having a certain experience and it gives permission to navigate challenges and emotions.

• Overcoming the challenge of showing up consistently, especially when you are unsure if anyone is listening or seeing what you are doing, requires a deep alignment with your personal motives, vision, and your why.

• When your motives gets off track, you will experience feelings of depletion and questioning the worth of your effort.

• It's important to focus on the process of creation and the joy it brings, rather than solely fixating on achieving specific outcomes like success or recognition. The desire for success should not overshadow the love for the creative process.

• Stepping into a new role or identity involves overcoming self-doubt and acknowledging that you are allowed to take up space. When you proclaim that space and that new role over and over again, that path you choose becomes a road and the ground you take becomes a home. 

• Identity and growth are not static; they're continuous processes. You're neither who you were in the past nor who you will become in the future.
  
  The Voyage: By Amanda Cook (lyrics mentioned)
  
  ”Speak, even if your voice is trembling
  Please, you’ve been quiet for so long
  Believe, it’ll be worth the risk you’re taking
  
  You’re afraid, but you can hear adventure calling
  There’s a rush of adrenaline to your bones
  What you make of this moment changes everything
  
  What if the path you choose becomes a road
  The ground you take becomes a home”
  
  Episodes referred to:
  Episode 22: The Power of Celebration with Colleen Underwood
  Episode 39: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy
  Episode 46: 5 Ways to Experience Accountability
  Episode 43: Adapting to Life’s Unexpected Circumstances
  
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