Welcome to another episode of the Me Skills Podcast, where we lean into self-love and great ideas that build a better life.
Today’s episode spins off of last week’s episode where we talked about abundance.
Join us as we confront societal pressures, the fear of judgment, and the struggles of prioritizing ourselves. Plus, we’ll reflect on inspiring stories, including Kelly’s late nephew’s adventurous life and a must-watch TED Talk by Rita Wilson.
(Note: this episode, as usual, contains swearing. 😉)
Note Worthy Timestamps:
- [00:04:16:] – Questioning the old story of doing something wrong.
- [00:13:29] – Inner supply shapes experience; curiosity leads to desire.
- [00:22:59] – Kelly chats about balancing her own needs and others’ desires.
- [00:26:27] – Some parents do this to their children (impose their expectations, rules, etc.) & why they end up pissed.
- [00:36:17] – Kelly talks openly about feeling confusion around her relationship with Bob & the question that brought clarity amid a messy few days!
- [00:48:18] – Choosing happiness now, focusing on current desires.
Key Takeaways:
Here are some key points you’ll take away from this episode:
- Importance of Identifying & Pursuing True Desires – the value of being open & honest with yourself.
- The Pursuit of Personal Desires and its Impact on Relationships – difficulty of acknowledging & pursuing desires, feelings of selfishness & their effects on relationships.
- Societal and Familial Expectations – complexity of determining desires according to societal approval, parent & family expectations imposing on children’s desires.
- Individual Autonomy & Happiness – importance of self-autonomy & prioritizing one’s happiness… despite other people’s opinions!
Mentioned In the Show:
Rita Wilson’s TedX talk – The Question I Almost Didn’t Ask And How It Changed My Life.
Taylor Swift Song (that mentions they raise you to cage you) – But Daddy I Love Him
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