Episode 06: Reframing, Reflecting, & Re-Imagining
A week of big feelings and experiences for Natalie & Chelsea
In Episode 6, Natalie and Chelsea sit down to reflect on the last few guest episodes, dig-into their emotional weeks, and look towards the rest of Season 1. Plus, what are the gals having for dinner tonight?!
Show Notes:
Hosts:
Natalie M.
Chelsea M.
Timestamps:
**00:00** - Introduction
**00:26** - Natalie & Chelsea reflect on the last few guest episodes and what they personally took away from those conversations.
**17:17** - Natalie & Chelsea discuss learning to celebrate yourself for your accomplishments.
**20:35** - Natalie & Chelsea reflect on the themes that have naturally arisen in the latest episodes of the Podcast.
**22:22** - Natalie & Chelsea discuss the fear around having the beautiful parts of your life taken away from you and how to reframe that mindset.
**32:23** - Chelsea reflects on her 33rd birthday and her feelings around who she was as a young adult and she and Natalie discuss how to have grace and love for yourself as you go through experiences that shape you.
**39:24** - Natalie discusses letting go of control and she and Chelsea touch on authenticity, growthing older, and that there’s no deadline on having your life “figured out”.
**44:39** - Break
**45:00** - Chelsea asks Natalie what she learned from having to say goodbye to her childhood home in CO.
**1:02:22** - Natalie & Chelsea touch on next week's episode and what’s to come for the rest of Season 1.
**1:05:00** - What are the Gals having for dinner?
**1:06:47** - End of Episode
**1:06:59** - Stay tuned for next week
**1:07:49** - Outro
Key Takeaways:
1. “Fixed Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits are fixed or inherent and cannot be significantly changed.
Example: Avoiding challenges for fear of failure.
2. “Growth Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits can be developed and improved through effort and learning.
Example: Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.
3. **Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset**
Self-Awareness
Identify Your Fixed Mindset Triggers: Recognize the situations that trigger a fixed mindset (e.g., challenges, setbacks, or criticism).
Reflect: Make it a habit to reflect on your thoughts and feelings regularly, identifying instances where a fixed mindset held you back.
Change Your Language
Switch Your Language: Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never…” say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I am moving towards . . . .”
Embrace Constructive Feedback: When you or others fail, #failforward by focusing on what can be learned from the experience.
Reframe Challenges and Setbacks
Stretch Goals: Set an objective that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Reframe Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth, not as a validation of an inability or shortcoming.
Embrace Feedback and Prioritize Learning Over Validation
Constructive Criticism: Actively seek out feedback that helps you improve or refine your skills.
Encourage Open Dialogue: Create an environment or cultivate relationships where open and constructive feedback is welcomed and regular.
Value the Process: Prioritize learning and improving over success or perfection.
Focus on Yourself: Prioritize yourself, focus on your personal development, and celebrate your achievements. Avoid seeking approval or validation from others.
Additional Resources:
Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck
Product Mentioned: Palermo Aromatherapy
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