Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Knomii Podcast - where we have important conversions on how to better understand ourselves. Today, we're diving deep into our need for labels and credentials, the pitfalls of putting ourselves into boxes, and the magic of embracing an ever-evolving identity.

Episode Highlights:

The Pursuit of Validation

• Why do we chase after labels and credentials?
• The external pressures driving our need to prove ourselves.

The Double-Edged Sword of Labels and Diagnosis

• The pros: validation, understanding, resources, and community.
• The cons: confinement, over-identification, and potential misrepresentation.

Trying On New Identities

• Giving ourselves the freedom to experiment.
• Letting go of fixed definitions and allowing growth.

Mental Flexibility: Embracing Fluidity

• Strategies for resisting rigid self-definition.
• The importance of being adaptable in a constantly changing world.

Four Pillars of Wisdom

• Physical wisdom: understanding and listening to our bodies.
• Emotional wisdom: navigating and validating our feelings.
• Mental wisdom: developing perspective and cognitive adaptability.
• Spiritual wisdom: connecting with our inner self and the universe.

The Art of Asking Over Knowing

• Why the right questions can be more enlightening than the answers.
• Shifting from a mindset of certainty to one of curiosity.

Join Cynthia (LMHC), Madeline (CPCC), and Kate (LICSW) as they share personal stories, professional insights, and actionable tips to help you break free from labels and embrace the power of questions. Whether you're redefining your identity or just beginning to question it, this episode offers guidance, inspiration, and support.

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More About Kate:

Kate Stacom, MSW, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker, evidential medium and founder of Clinical MediumshipTM, the practice of bridging mental health skills and mediumship to support life-changing healing and growth.

She is also an experiencer of neurodivergence, sudden loss of a caregiver as a child and perinatal trauma. Kate experienced her mediumship as a very young child and she was called to strengthen this connection with Spirit after the challenges she faced through the perinatal period including the diagnosis of a life-threatening congenital anomaly of her first-born child.

Previously, Kate worked in psychiatric emergency services, community based mental health care and as an outpatient psychotherapist in her own private practice. Within her practice, Kate specialized in adolescents and young adults who did not fit into societal expectations and norms.

Today, Kate combines her clinical skills with evidential mediumship to help others reduce barriers and live more soul-centered lives. By combining the spirit of intuitive sessions with the processing, safe space and evidence based clinical skills of traditional mental health she has witnessed her clients heal lifetimes of emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns which has given them the freedom, clarity and confidence to live out their soul’s purpose.

Hosts & Guests

Cynthia Garrett, LMHC  Host

Madeline Farquharson, CPCC   Host

Kate Stacom. Guest

Information

Show: The Knomii Podcast

Published 10/23/2023

Season 1

Rating: Clean

Frequency: Updated Bi-monthly

Length: 32 min

Episode 30

Copyright, All rights reserved

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Identity exploration, mental flexibility, self-labeling, personal growth, emotional wisdom, spiritual connection, mental adaptability, self-definition, redefining self, labels in society, authentic self-discovery, evolving identity, cognitive adaptability, questioning norms, fluid self-concept, personal validation, breaking stereotypes, inner connection, pursuit of credentials, and power of questioning are among the central themes and concepts discussed in this episode, making it a must-listen for anyone on a journey of self-awareness and growth.

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