Stressproof Podcast

In last week’s Weekend Wellness we discussed the 3 TYPES of Thinking, and this week on the podcast we’re now discussing the 3 LEVELS of Thinking. Most people are living in Level 1 where they believe everything they are thinking to be true and even a fact in their life. The risk we take when we remain in Level 1 is that we automate our day and how we show up without even questioning, “Is this the kind of result I want today?” or the even deeper question, “What am I creating that is allowing for this experience?”. Once you realize this isn’t about rearranging your environment or your outer world so that you can be at peace, but rather, this is about a deeper freedom within you already… That’s when the game really begins to change. Tune in to learn more about each level so that we can create our life from a much deeper purpose. YOU are the answer. Listen now.

By popular request I am sharing a simple yet highly effective concept that will help you shift your perception so that you can get through tough times and get what you truly desire. This episode has helped people through busy times at work, get that well deserved promotion, and even make it to CEO.  Just because something feels hard doesn’t mean it’s not meant for you. In fact, this just might be what is required so that you can finally become who you truly want to be. You got this. Listen now.  

In this special podcast I give a mini update, plus read the last month’s worth of Weekend Wellness, a juicy newsletter of short stories and wisdom that gets sent out to subscribers! From worthiness, being a vessel for the BEST case scenarios, people pleasing and so much more! Listen as I ask you insightful questions that can help you move past your current blocker. You got this.

If you’ve ever asked yourself the questions such as: “Why did I do that?” “How could I have been so stupid?” “What’s wrong with me?” “How could I have missed something like that?” THINKING that these questions are somewhat logical or useful to repeatedly ask yourself… Well, this is a form of talking negatively towards yourself because the question (and answer) is rooted in lack. This is why (surprise surprise) we never feel good about ourselves when we ask such questions. In this week’s episode we break down negative speech towards ourselves and how we can break this pattern so that we can start thinking in a solution oriented way that gets us closer to who we want to be and our precious goals. Listen now.

Why do we suddenly feel like an imposter and lose our confidence when something shifts at work? Maybe it’s a new project, new boss, new JOB that makes us wonder, “Do I really have what it takes to do this?”. What’s funny is that up until this point you (and others) considered yourself a bad a*$ that can handle anything that came your way. And yet, where did that energy go? After all, you have the same brain and technical skills… so, what happened? In this episode I’ll be discussing this and how it all comes down to your Personalization and why we need to shift this BACK to your personal power, your inner authority, instead of constantly relying on an external source to validate our next step. If you’ve been struggling with a shift in your job that is having you question your life, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Listen now.

We think we’re being logical when we are thinking about a problem inside our mind but is that really true? Is hashing out a worst case scenario and a thousand mitigation plans (over and over again) really solving anything… now? Believe it not, we can listen to the voice inside our head and get lost with too many options and very little action. This is when the External Voice comes into play. And by that, I mean being your own mediator OUT LOUD. Listen as I share this simple yet highly effective tool for being able to bring yourself back into THIS moment, where YOU are, so that you can take real action that makes an impact. You got this.

Many people thought they’d find relief from not seeing ‘that’ stakeholder in meetings, especially when the pandemic hit. And yes, relief ensued! That is, until people got over the novelty of virtual meetings. Surprisingly, many people came to discover that despite the physical distance between themselves and the people they were meeting… The stress and anxiousness also returned. In this episode, we’re breaking down why physical distance doesn’t matter and more importantly, what to do in virtual meetings so that you have more peace and more confidence. Listen now.

When we’re navigating NEW territory, sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what we should be thinking or what we should be doing because hey, we’ve never done this before right? And when we’re not careful, we can lean towards shame, guilt, or imposter syndrome because of this internal state of confusion as we search for the truth. In this episode of the Stressproof Podcast, we’re diving into understanding exactly what IS the truth. By the end of this episode you’ll have a deeper appreciation for your process, AND you will better navigate situations when multiple people are sharing a variety of opinions. You got this. Listen now.

If you’ve ever felt helpless while encountering a problem at work, then you want to learn about Problem Ownership. Oftentimes when we lack Problem Ownership, we give our agency over to the world or to other people, and on a subconscious level we’re saying that how we get to feel, what we get to do with OUR OWN LIVES, is up to the other person and how THEY show up. Problem Ownership is about realizing your own options and owning up to your own inner authority so that you understand just how much more control YOU have. Listen now and share this with someone you love. You got this.  

If you’ve ever wondered, “But IS that really possible for ME?”, you need to keep listening to this podcast. Yes, you can be happy. Yes, you can be strong and confident. Yes, you can be who you know you CAN be. This isn’t about giving up or continuing to doubt yourself, this is about asking yourself the question, “How do I want to show up now? Is this really how the story ends?”. I’m including stories and examples of possibility because…. Yes, YOU can! For a limited time only, for those that are truly serious → book a Strategy Session here (and look for the large orange button that says, “BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION”) Spots are extremely limited so book fast. You got this.  

We’ve heard of seasons but how about slumps?  Today I’m introducing an eastern perspective on how to manage slumps in our lives and how taking this fresh approach to these weird periods can actually help you make the most of this time. What if this IS the flow of life? What if this is natural? What if this was supposed to happen? How would that change the way you look at what is happening? All this and more. Listen now.

Consider this your pep talk if you’ve been feeling as if life is happening all at once! In this episode, I’m sharing my top 6 tips to get through a time crunch or when life feels a little chaotic. When we make these slight shifts it’s amazing how much energy we can conserve (especially from the constant worrying), as well as how much better we can feel about a particular situation. If you’re starting to wonder how you’ll get through it all, listen to this episode first. And it’s a feisty one! You got this.  

Ever feel nervous before an important meeting, starting a new role, or trying to meet an audacious goal? And if we really knew what we were doing shouldn’t we feel confident instead? Wrong. In this week’s podcast we explore the idea of that nervous feeling being 100% normal and how it might be our *thinking* that actually creates even more feelings of nervousness that then creates even bigger problems like answering the question, “What’s wrong with me?”. Oh, and once you understand this concept you’ll see that this applies to almost every other feeling such as anxiety, sadness, anger, etc. Listen now.  

This week I have the honor of speaking with Heather, who shares her Before & After experience after having gone through a 3 month coaching experience last summer! We discuss what Heather was experiencing prior to engaging with coaching, self management, confrontation, what it means to ‘have’ your goal, breaking emotional patterns, glitches, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this insightful conversation. And if you’re ready for a VIP coaching experience, complete this form to get started! https://susanchoi.typeform.com/to/aBbXXm   

If you’ve ever spent a lot of time, money, and way too many emotions on something you have in your life, chances are it takes a lot to walk away and so what most people do is - we try to make it worth it. And yes, sometimes it is, and most of the time it isn’t. So how can we discern between what our brain is likely saying, “C’mon you spent years to get to this place!” or “What if you need this in the future” or “But you X number of dollars!”. Vs. what that more quiet pulse, voice, that deeper knowing is also saying? We discuss this and more in today’s podcast. Let’s go!  

Listen to this all the way through! If you’ve ever struggled with feedback, what someone thinks about you, or constructive criticism (compliments even!) you may be stuck in the Approval and Validation cycle. Most people would say they could care less what people think about them, but if you’ve ever been hurt by invalidation (disapproval), then we might have unknowingly been participating in Approval and Validation. Learn the three components that exist in this cycle and how you can identify each one so that you stand more in YOUR TRUTH before believing (or being affected by) what anyone has to say about you. Let’s go.

That’s right. What if your automatic response of stress was just a habit? If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I know this doesn’t have to stress me out” or “This situation doesn’t require this level of control or worry”, then this week’s podcast is for you. What further complicates and solidifies our response is when we make it **mean** something much more than what is actually happening. Suddenly, we start to view life through the lens of a stressed or worried person and now we’re trying to solve a much bigger problem of “what’s wrong with me?”. What if nothing was inherently wrong? What if your response was just a habit? What if all you had to do was break this habit so that you can see the truth of who you really are? Don’t miss this one. This one’s for you. Listen now.

If you’ve ever desired, achieved, or actively strive to maintain Problem Free Days, and yet still feel as if something is missing… this podcast is for you. While it’s ok for Problem Free Days to be a goal, the biggest reason why this doesn’t satisfy most smart, high achieving professionals as the main target, is because it’s not THE goal that will ultimately fulfill a deep burning desire from within. Learn more about what it means to go beyond a problem free day and discover what real joy looks and feels like for you as we slowly step into a new calendar year. And besides, you are meant for so much MORE. Let’s go.

(Warning: you may want to listen to this **at least** 2-3 times.) In this week’s episode I’m reviewing a very important concept that can help eliminate up to 90% of everyday stress. Most people operate from the assumption that their thoughts are facts. But the truth is, these two are very important things and once you can delineate between the two BEFORE taking action… you can start seeing and experiencing life with neutrality instead of constantly feeling as if you are at the effect of what is happening around you. Take this episode slowly and repeat it if you need to. Let’s go.  

It’s not easy saying goodbye, whether it’s a job you’ve worked the last decade, an old career, someone you love, a dear community you’ve been a part of… sometimes goodbyes are confusing and when we aren’t careful- can be more painful and extended than we needed it to be. In this episode of the Stressproof Podcast, I’m reviewing the 3 ideas that have helped to gain a deeper understanding of goodbyes, so that we can experience the inevitable with less pain and much more grace. Goodbyes have been and will be a part of our life for as long we live. Let’s learn how to embrace and experience them so that we can live more in the beauty of this experience.