This week on the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast, Alix and David take a deep dive into how self love can help you recover from loss, by teaching you to trust yourself and build resiliency. Our hosts walk through their experiences with anxiety, fear, perfectionism, mindfulness, coping strategies, self-trust, and boundaries. You don’t want to miss a moment of this insightful episode as Alix and David share their personal experiences and reflections, with a focus on self-love and surrendering.
First, David kicks off the discussion with his personal insights on anxiety and fear, and how it affects daily life. We want our listeners to know that they’re not alone in their anxiety! Most people are basically anxious, and very few have learned to let go of their daily anxiety and find true peace and mindfulness. If you’ve ever thought about how you process the chaos around you, from news media to thriller movies, you’ll want to hear what David has to say on this subject. Alix also shares her experience with bed rest and the challenges it brings.
Next our hosts delve into the subject of perfectionism and self-love. Calling all current and recovering perfectionists! This discussion is for you. Did you know that perfectionism is rooted in fear and anxiety? David explains the concept of asymptotic perfection and its unattainability. And Alix talks about the importance of self-love and trusting oneself.
The subject of perfectionism segues naturally into mindfulness and body awareness. If you listen to the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast often you already know that mindfulness practices are so so important for your mental and emotional wellbeing. David shares his struggle with mindfulness and the difference between practice and reaction. Meanwhile, Alix explains the concept of body habitus and how it reflects one's inner state.
One way to help yourself through times of deep anxiety or grief is by supplying yourself with tools and coping strategies for resilience. David shares his experience with dissociation and its impact on his life. He also talks about how helpful it can be to have actionable items you can use as effective coping strategies. In this same vein, Alix talks about the importance of somatic work and grounding exercises.
If you’re trying to work on self-trust and setting boundaries, you’ll want to stick around for the end of the podcast. No spoilers here, but Alix shares her mantra for self-trust and its significance. And David talks about the challenges of letting go and the process of surrendering.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
This clip from Eckhart Tolle - a short and truly powerful reminder
Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Michael A. Singer’s The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection
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