Join Emily as she welcomes back Liz Beecroft, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional landscape of pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Liz brings her expertise to unpack the common hurdles we face when striving for well-being, offering practical strategies for building resilience, managing expectations, and cultivating a kinder inner dialogue. Emily and Liz offer up insights on the challenges of burnout and struggling with identity, plus how to squash negative self-talk.
IN THIS EPISODE
(6:45) Liz talks about what it was like for her to play sports without the guidance of someone like a sports therapist
(7:06) Liz talks about what it was like for her to grow up with anxiety in a small town
(10:05) How to get to a place where you can be more present when anxiety feels heavy
(11:45) How to identify helpful versus harmful emotions
(16:30) Liz recommends an app called How We Feel
(20:00) How to avoid damaging your relationships by taking ownership over your actions while navigating burnout
(24:18) What the difference is between a sports therapist and performance coach
(35:50) Conversation on identity and how to cope with being a multifaceted person
(38:45) How to reflect on your core values and beliefs to articulate the different parts of your identity
(42:37) What It looks like for Liz to be a solopreneur and own her own practice
(46:55) What Liz struggles with when it comes to what she shares on the Internet
(51:10) What Liz sees when she looks in the mirror and why this question makes her emotional
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