201. How To Prioritize Connection with Yourself and Others Featuring JF Benoist

In this transformative episode, we delve into the essential art of connection—both with ourselves and those around us. Uncover powerful strategies to deepen your relationship with yourself, fostering self-awareness and personal growth through the mindful embrace of your emotions. Learn to navigate and honor your feelings, turning them into a source of strength and clarity. We also explore effective techniques for nurturing meaningful connections with others, transforming your interactions into uplifting and empowering experiences. Whether you're aiming to enhance your personal relationships or improve your emotional intelligence, this episode provides the insights and tools you need to prioritize and enrich all aspects of connection and emotional resonance in your life. Tune in and start building stronger, more authentic relationships today!

Jean-Francois (J.F.) Benoist has been counseling people struggling with addiction, mental health, and relationship issues for over twenty years. He co-founded The Exclusive Addiction Treatment Center, a non-12-step residential addiction treatment center, with his wife, Joyce, in 2011.

JF Benoist is a celebrated author and speaker with over twenty years of experience in counseling on mental health, addiction, and relationships. After running an addiction treatment center for 12 years, he identified the lack of connection and sense of belonging as critical to happiness and mental health. This insight led him to create Experiential Engagement Therapy™.

He authored the bestselling self-help book, “Addicted to the Monkey Mind,” which has sold over 45,000 copies and is set to release “Avive la Vie: An Adventure in Belonging” in 2024. JF has led diverse workshops and spoken at major conferences, including the 2022 NAADAC. He shares his expertise through continuing education workshops, podcasts, and contributions to sites like Parade and Mic.

JF specializes in helping people quiet their negative inner voices and develop a transformative mindset for lasting change.

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10:22 How to parent with awareness and connection

16:02 Prioritizing connection in relationships

28:00 How to navigate relationships with someone who is emotionally invalidating

40:16 Moving through the discomfort of emotions

51:55 Navigating changes in your relationships

56:02 How to connect with JF

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