EP:017 Parenting & Relationship Expert, Dr. John Duffy: Being Available To Yourself
Description
Remember when DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince took mainstream music by storm with their hit single entitled, “Parents Just Don’t Understand”? From toddler to teenager to young adult, kid’s lives do grow at a pretty rapid clip. And for the parent, the same goes…so it makes sense that they might lose themselves in the whirlwind of life, its milestones, and its unavoidable ups and downs.
Clinical psychologist, certified life coach, and bestselling author, Dr. John Duffy, looks to awaken your human connection to everyone, including yourself. Duffy shares his celebrated advice of breaking your pattern of availability and living your life more vulnerable, authentic, and accepting of yourself. A recurring parent and relationship expert featured on the Steve Harvey show, Duffy regularly contributes to various online publications such as The Today Show, Fox News, NPR, Huffington Post, Time, and more. Listen in to learn how to confidently embrace your unknown future by recognizing the power that’s already within you.
Key Takeaways:
- Being available and what it’s all about. [2:24 ]
- Acknowledging the reality that deep connections, including those with ourselves, are rare. [4:08 ]
- Disconnecting through fear, judgment, and ego. [9:33 ]
- Looking out for signs of self-destruction. [16:17 ]
- Releasing control and accepting your newfound self. [21:33 ]
- Discovering stillness and gratitude for what’s been there all along. [28:49 ]
Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!
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