In Episode 7 of Season 2, Natalie & Chelsea recap their discussion with guest Ariel (S2 Ep6), touching on their own difficulties with body image and distorted eating as young women and take a deeper dive into the challenges that have been created for women to feel valued and seen by society.

Show Notes:

Hosts:  

- Natalie M.

- Chelsea M.

Timestamps:

**00:00 ** - Introduction 

**00:31 ** - Beginning of Episode

**01:49 ** - Natalie and Chelsea recap their discussion with Ariel (S2 Ep6). They talk about how they each relate to different parts of her story, discuss their own history with body image, and take a deeper dive into the challenges that have been created for women to feel valued and seen by society. 

**30:06 ** - Break

**30:36 ** - Natalie and Chelsea discuss the importance of cultivating confidence through positive self-talk, a healthy relationship with exercise, and the partner and community you choose to move through life with. 

**50:08 ** - Natalie asks Chelsea if she had to give up one of her five senses, which one would it be. 

**1:00:05 ** - End of Episode

**1:01:15 ** - Stay Tuned 

**1:01:54 ** - Outro

Key Takeaways:

1. “Fixed Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits are fixed or inherent and cannot be significantly changed.

Example: Avoiding challenges for fear of failure.

2. “Growth Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits can be developed and improved through effort and learning.

 Example: Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.

3. **Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset**

Self-Awareness

- Identify Your Fixed Mindset Triggers: Recognize the situations that trigger a fixed mindset (e.g., challenges, setbacks, or criticism).

- Reflect: Make it a habit to reflect on your thoughts and feelings regularly, identifying instances where a fixed mindset held you back.

Change Your Language

- Switch Your Language: Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never . . .,” say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I am moving towards . . . .”

- Embrace Constructive Feedback:  When you or others fail, #failforward by focusing on what can be learned from the experience.

Reframe Challenges and Setbacks

- Stretch Goals:  Set an objective that pushes you out of your comfort zone.

- Reframe Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth, not as a validation of an inability or shortcoming.

Embrace Feedback and Prioritize Learning Over Validation

- Constructive Criticism:  Actively seek out feedback that helps you improve or refine your skills.

- Encourage Open Dialogue: Create an environment or cultivate relationships where open and constructive feedback is welcomed and regular.

- Value the Process: Prioritize learning and improving over success or perfection.

- Focus on Yourself: Prioritize yourself, focus on your personal development, and celebrate your achievements.  Avoid seeking approval or validation from others.

Additional Resources:

Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck 

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