Understanding Anxiety and Embracing Transformation with Arda Ozdemir
Description
In this enlightening episode of "CMT 4 Me," hosts Chris and Elizabeth welcome Arda Ozdemir, a spiritual mentor, executive life coach, and author. Arda shares his transformative journey from a finance executive to a life coach, and how understanding and managing stress can lead to better health and wellbeing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the emotional challenges of living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding your stress and the role of repressed feelings in our reactions to life situations can lead to better health and wellbeing.
- The grieving process is a crucial part of coming to terms with a diagnosis like CMT. Acknowledging one's emotions and feelings is an important step towards acceptance and new beginnings.
- Arda's journey from a finance executive to a life coach demonstrates the power of personal transformation and the potential to find new purpose in life.
This episode is a testament to the power of personal transformation and the importance of emotional wellbeing. Whether you're living with CMT or know someone who is, Arda's insights offer a fresh perspective on navigating life's challenges. Don't forget to share this episode with your community and help spread the message of hope.
Timeline Summary
- 00:00 - 02:30 : Introduction of hosts Chris and Elizabeth and guest Arda Ozdemir.
- 02:30 - 10:00 : Arda shares his personal journey from being a finance executive to becoming a life coach.
- 10:00 - 25:00 : Discussion on understanding stress and the role of repressed feelings in our reactions to life situations.
- 25:00 - 40:00 : Arda talks about the grieving process when diagnosed with a disease like CMT and the importance of acknowledging one's emotions and feelings.
- 40:00 - 52:25 : Closing remarks, Arda's final thoughts, and outro.
Resources
- Learn more about Arda and his work at Rise 2 Realize
- Check out Arda's books, including "The Art of Becoming Unstuck," available on Amazon
- Read more about Arda's journey and his approach to coaching on his About page
CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, including board members, branch leaders, and CMTA team members. Have a story you’d like to share? Write to info@cmtausa.org. You may be our next guest on the new CMT 4 ME podcast! For more information on the CMTA, please visit our website: cmtausa.org
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