life unpotted

In this episode, we explore the deep intricacies of our existence, the nature of reality, and the journey towards mental liberation. We re-examine the fundamental aspect of enjoying life: the powerful practice of detaching ourselves from our thoughts and embracing the expansive reality beyond our minds.

Struggling to focus on your work or creative endeavors? Feeling overwhelmed by self-imposed pressure and constant overthinking?

You're not alone. In this insightful episode, we discuss how we can overcome creative blocks and tap into flow state. We discuss the critical step of shedding self-critical mindsets rooted in academic expectations from our younger years and the power of charting unique paths in both our personal and professional lives.

Join us as we unpack the influence of ego in the learning process, confront the challenges of a competitive environment, and underscore the importance of cultivating patience during creative pursuits.

This episode may be helpful for anyone seeking to break free from the constraints of limiting beliefs and narratives. We put a spotlight on the limitless potential within each of us, advocating for a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and the joy of embracing every step of the learning process.

In this episode, we dive into the insights gained during a few weeks caught up in our thoughts. We explore the role we play in our suffering, discuss victim mindset and emphasize the importance of taking accountability as a means to break the cycle of perpetual suffering.

In this episode, we discuss the listener question, “What does it mean to be self-aware?” We open the conversation by questioning if we have always been self-aware. The answer is no, and we reflect on the pivotal time we began to shift our awareness.

What does it mean to be self-aware? What does a lack of self-awareness lead to? How can self-awareness improve our relationships? Can cultivating self-awareness lead us to take accountability for ourselves? Does living in a state of 'non-awareness' force us to act out of reaction?

We discuss our take on these questions, and ultimately, we come to the realization that it is up to each of us to continue to cultivate a sense of self-awareness and take accountability on a daily basis in order to tap into our fullest lives.

In this episode, we reflect on getting lost in thought amidst the pressure of the new year. We discuss self-imposed pressures, the importance of feeling and staying open amidst uncertainties, and the mental challenges that come with resisting life's flow. We explore the ongoing process of becoming aware of our tendencies to close off.

Our discussion highlights the beauty of expressing our true selves and reflects on the struggle of being preoccupied with our thoughts and missing out on enjoying the present.

In this episode, we reflect on our journey leaving our careers to follow our passions and live a purpose-driven life.

We reflect on many of the insights we have learned from our experience, including:

• Making money doing what you love and breaking free from the grind
• Learning to put a price on your skills and valuing your own service.
• Recognizing money as a powerful energy and reshaping your relationship with it.
• Tackling the false ideas that you can't profit from your passion and asking for payment doesn't make you greedy.
• Overcoming fears and limiting beliefs.
• Stepping outside the fear zone, embracing change, and realizing that learning new things can transform your life.

In this episode, we discuss a question from a listener who asks, 'How do you deal with impulses or distracting thoughts when trying to be present, journal, or meditate?'"

You know when you’re in a work flow and your mind tells you to check your phone? Or something doesn’t go well and you assume yourself a failure? We discuss several ways to break the cycle of getting sucked in by your thoughts, such as:

• Becoming the Observer: Recognizing ourselves as observers, separate from thoughts.
• Acceptance: Understanding that thoughts aren't inherently bad; resistance hooks us.
• Understanding the Difference: Distinguishing between experiencing and thinking.
• Isolation: Recognizing thoughts and impulses as separate.

• Being Present: Accepting ever-present thoughts, and learning to keep them at arm's length.

This excellent question created the space for us to discuss this extremely important question - one of understanding that will deliver us to inner peace and happiness. 

In this episode Daisy and Sophie reflect on an impactful year of change, challenge and healing. This has been a year of taking the next step, feeling terrified all the while. We've continued to show up, ask the hard questions, take accountability, and find answers within ourselves.

This episode is a healthy reminder that change happens when you are ready to sit within the discomfort of uncertainty and trust that you will figure it out despite not yet “having” the answers. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation to remind you that you are whole and complete without the accomplishment of any new years resolutions, and the real, sustainable change begins when you are ready to face the challenges head-on and take accountability for your life in this exact moment.

In this community series episode, we address a question from a listener who is looking to set boundaries with their partner after recently moving in together. A few notable take-aways are the following:

• Take accountability for your own growth so you know your needs and dislikes and can communicate these to your partner before resentment forms.
• Create an intentional space to have the hard conversations early on with your partner to cultivate a safe and comfortable environment to coexist in.
• Avoid relying on your partner to make you happy; instead, take accountability for cultivating your own happiness, in doing so you can show up for your partners out of love and not out of need.
• Maintain alone time to preserve your sense of independence and separateness.

Ultimately, we end on the reflection that relationships can be an incredible opportunity to learn about ourselves, especially when we have the difficult conversations and work through our insecurities in the process of voicing our needs.

Join us in this episode as we honor the depth of our emotions and emphasize the significance of accepting the current season of life. Explore the transformative power of acceptance as the key to propelling yourself forward. Together, let's unravel the narrative we've woven and discover that moving beyond limitations involves proving the story wrong through intentional action. Tune in for an insightful conversation on acceptance, personal growth, and the empowering force of taking the next step.

In this episode, we delve into a listener's question about navigating discomfort amid life changes. Our discussion touches upon:

• The challenges of deviating from a familiar past and stepping into uncertainty, exploring the discomfort associated with significant life changes.

• Emphasizing the need to acknowledge that growth and progress are gradual processes; being in a state of uncertainty doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of progress.

• Encouraging the recognition that change is an inevitable part of life, and the more we embrace it, the greater freedom we experience.

In this episode, we cover a variety of topics in a thought-provoking conversation, with a key takeaway: healing and growth are anything but linear.

Here's what we discuss:

• You can't look for happiness in the future without looking for it in this moment
• Sitting through uncomfortable emotions offers valuable insight and perspective
• Healing is on ongoing process
• Our fears about the future are often distorted and overblown.
• You can separate yourself from your anxiety and stress - you are not your thoughts.
• Many of our fears are rooted in the fear of death.

In this episode, Daisy walks Sophie through the importance of self-compassion as Sophie is caught up in the depths of her thoughts and anxiety. We talk about the importance of learning to feel our emotions throughout the work week, the pressures of the corporate world and the expectation to change yourself, and healing from self-created judgments and pressures. Sophie dives into a deep reflection on her career as a lawyer and the pain associated with living a life that was not true to her.

Why do we care so much about what other people think? Why are we so scared to be seen as our true selves? In this episode, we delve deep into these questions and discuss how we can set ourselves free from self-judgments and get comfortable showing up in the world as who we really are.

In this episode, we tackle a question from a listener who asks, "When should I change my mindset and see things differently, and when should I sit with my feelings and work through them?" 

We explore the constant back-and-forth of our thoughts, recognizing that sometimes we're aware that our thoughts don't define us, but other times we get caught up in familiar patterns. We talk about the process of changing these patterns—how it involves breaking away from the usual mental paths, facing the discomfort of breaking free from automatic reactions, and looking to our bodies for answers. 

We dive into the challenge of unlearning deep-seated habits and highlight the importance of balancing our mind and body as we navigate these mindset shifts. 

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of societal conditioning, taking a closer look at the educational system and its role in instilling feelings of shame and fear of failure, which can impede personal growth. We discuss the constant pursuit of external validation and the corporate-driven world that fosters a never ending search for more.

Drawing our experience moving from NYC to Austin, we share insights on liberating oneself from the treadmill mentality. We emphasize the importance of personal evolution as a catalyst for positive change on a global scale. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation about shedding societal expectations, fostering self-trust, and the empowering act of questioning the systems that influence us. 

In today's episode, we explore a question from a listener who asks: "How do you unlearn the belief that money is required to be happy, fulfilled, and live purposefully?"

Join us as we navigate societal expectations and cultural influences shaping our views on success and self-worth. We discuss how the pursuit of money can lead disconnect from our true selves. We unravel the impact of cultural messaging on our perceptions of wealth and success, exploring the idea that the highest highs in life are not purchased—they are felt.

Learn about the power of self-awareness and how understanding our emotions can reshape our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. Can true happiness be bought, or does it stem from a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us?

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In this episode, we explore the challenges of finding relaxation and calm in our day-to-day lives. We explore the societal norms that glorify overworking and the creation of industries that often leave little time for personal relaxation. Our conversation centers on cultivating a sense of calm within our minds, even amidst demanding work schedules.

We discuss the interconnectedness of our minds and bodies, highlighting the impact of stress on our physical well-being and the importance of releasing this tension. We share insights on letting go of the past, shedding preconceived notions about ourselves, and embracing a more enjoyable life.

We touch upon the role of cannabis and mushrooms in uncovering patterns that hinder our ability to relax.

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In this episode, we explore a question from a listener who asks, 'What is a self-care or mental health habit you've had to learn to maintain even during the lowest points?'

Join us as we navigate how to work through our low moments in life. 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of processing emotions, letting go of control and worry, and trusting ourselves to let things happen naturally. We explore the freedom that comes when we let go of control and allow ourselves to embrace the unlimited potential that is happening in the present moment. Join us as we learn to let go of rigid thinking and societal conditioning, and embrace life's flow.

In this episode of the Community Series, we delve into a question from a listener who has been pondering the connection between acceptance and forgiveness. We explore how healing our own pain can liberate us from the anger, resentment, and pain that we harbor towards others. Ultimately, we affirm that acceptance is synonymous with forgiveness. It is only when we forgive and accept ourselves that we can foster love and acceptance not only for those who have hurt us, but for the world at large.

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In this episode, we explore how society often expects us to always be "happy". We discuss why it's important to acknowledge and feel all our emotions, not just the "positive" ones. By doing this, we can normalize the full spectrum of emotions and have a more authentic and fulfilling experience during our life.

In this episode of the Community Series, we explore a listener's question who is struggling to connect with her intuition and discern what she truly wants in life. We discuss the importance of striking a balance between external validation and cultivating a deeper connection with oneself in an effort to recognize that all the answers we ever need are within us.

We explore how many of our answers that we seek cannot be found using our logical mind. Instead, we need to allow ourselves to feel all the uncomfortable emotions, step outside our comfort zone, and ultimately tap into our inner knowing.

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In this episode, we discuss various topics, such as holding onto feelings to avoid confronting our emotions, the importance of vulnerability, and the dangers of fixating too much on our ever-changing emotional states and trying to control our moods, with a major theme in letting go of attachment.

Ultimately, we shed light on the importance of shifting our focus from self-absorption to a deeper connection with others, cultivating a greater sense of love and empathy for both ourselves and the world around us.

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In this episode of the Community Series, we explore a listener's struggle with imposter syndrome in her new endeavor. Join us as we unravel the roots of this common experience and share practical strategies to foster self-confidence and turn self-doubt into a powerful force for growth.

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Have you ever felt stressed and worried about finding time to relax and unwind? Do you often feel that you can only unwind after work, or when you are not engaged in household tasks or other routine activities?

Why is this the case? Why is it so challenging for us to feel relaxed? In this episode, we explore this blind spot and discuss ways to allow ourselves to relax into each moment of our lives. We recognize that life is a continuous process of letting go and working through our thoughts, and in order to fully enjoy life, we need to cultivate our minds to learn how to relax no matter where we are or what we're doing.

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In this week's episode of the Community Series, we explore a question from a listener who is questioning her tendency to be a people pleaser and is seeking a new and more authentic way to interact with the world.

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We all have different triggers in life. You know, the stuff that happens that makes you want to cry and scream.

It's easy to feel extremely reactive to things that bother us, trying everything we can do to change and control our external environment, and ultimately projecting our pain onto others. But the truth is, we can spend our entire life trying to change our external world when, in reality, the answer lies within. By diving deep and asking: why do I feel so triggered by this? What is this really rooted in? Which emotions have I suppressed that are linked to me reacting this way?

As we go deep within, the more that we can recognize the emotions that are beneath our triggers and ultimately heal and move forward.

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