![Don’t Take the Bait: From Peace Activist to Life Coach, Bonny King-Taylor on Personal Agency and Breaking Free from Planned Overwhelm [Ep. 22]](https://s3.castbox.fm/1d/ba/0f/e98551475d290ebeec4c38085e33a08820_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Don’t Take the Bait: From Peace Activist to Life Coach, Bonny King-Taylor on Personal Agency and Breaking Free from Planned Overwhelm [Ep. 22]")
Don’t Take the Bait: From Peace Activist to Life Coach, Bonny King-Taylor on Personal Agency and Breaking Free from Planned Overwhelm [Ep. 22]
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"Every moment that you don't spend in your head is a gift to humanity."
This quote from Bonny King-Taylor stopped me in my tracks during our conversation, and it might do the same for you.
Bonny’s story is extraordinary. She survived childhood trauma that “most people don’t survive,” became a professional peace activist, walked 3,742 miles from LA to DC, earned a degree in Soviet dissident literature (more relevant today than ever), and has spent over 25 years as a life coach helping people break free from what she calls “planned overwhelm.”
Her message is clear: we are being intentionally flooded with chaos to keep us spinning. But there’s a way out.
In this episode, we explore:
- Finding your still point, the place where you can observe the storm without being battered by it.
- Why the space between stimulus and response is where your freedom lies.
- The 90-second rule of emotions and what really happens after.
- Why focusing on what you don’t want keeps you trapped, and how to flip it.
- How to tell when your body is signaling manipulation.
Bonny’s approach isn’t about bypassing real problems. It’s about remembering that your sense of self is your responsibility, and that maintaining it is a gift to everyone around you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the world while trying to build something meaningful, this conversation will help you find solid ground and reclaim your personal agency.
🌸 About Bonny King-Taylor
Bonny King-Taylor is an award-winning life coach, counselor, and consultant specializing in emotional integration and personal evolution. For over 25 years, she’s guided high-performing professionals through critical turning points in life and work. Known as “compassionately intolerant,” Bonny won’t let you stay stuck; she creates a steady space where overthinkers become confident decision-makers and well-grounded humans.
🌐 Resources & Links:
- Download Bonny’s free resource: See the Bait, Just Don’t TAKE the Bait
- Website: https://www.bonnyking-taylorcoaching.com/
- Instagram: @bonnykingtaylor
✨ Work With Me
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- Learn more about my signature coaching program: The Freedom Incubator
- Book a single 1:1 Business Clarity Session for focused support
- Connect with me on Instagram: @curious_hannele
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