“You will go from feeling completely selfish to being completely selfless. So, first get your breath back, and always navigate by checking inside first.”
In this episode of the “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast, Glennon Doyle welcomes back renowned sociologist and life coach Martha Beck for another inspiring discussion. They build upon their previous conversation and dive deeper into the concept of selfishness, self-sabotage, trauma, decision-making, and accessing inner wisdom.
Martha shares her unique perspective on selfishness. She suggests it arises when individuals disconnect from their authentic selves. Martha emphasizes the importance of nurturing one’s true needs and desires. This leads to a more open and loving approach to others. The discussion also touches on the impact of trauma and the power of finding moments of “okayness” within painful experiences. The episode explores the crucial role of parenting in fostering self-connection and resilience in children. Martha and Glennon highlight the significance of asking children about their feelings and encouraging them to honor their responses.
At rooh, we highly recommend this episode because:
- Martha’s insights offer practical tools for understanding how to get to a baseline of feeling joyful when we’re disconnected from ourselves.
- The episode’s emphasis on self-compassion serves as a much-needed counterpoint to the many cultural messages that encourage self-abandonment and living for external approval.
- Glennon, Abby, and Amanda share personal stories that demonstrate the universality of the struggles we all face in life, despite coming from different walks of life.
