The Fully Lived Life

Self-mastery isn’t about being perfect. It’s about taking the time to recognize where we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or helpless, and choosing to grow anyway.

Whether it’s emotional triggers, unhealthy patterns, or just a feeling that you’re not living authentically as your true self, it's about identifying these areas without judgment and working with through it. We know we will never have it all figured out, but when we commit to the process of becoming more self-aware, and more intentional (even when it’s messy) we are confident we will all be better for it!

Ask yourself this - In what area of life do you find the greatest degree of helplessness?

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#selfmastery #locusofcontrol #growth #betteringyourself #feelingstuck #helplessness #overwhelmed #selfaware

EPISODE REFERENCE - LOCUS OF CONTROL

Are the stories we tell ourselves keeping us stuck in fear, doubt, or self-sabotage? Are they holding us back and preventing us from opportunities, relationships or truly understanding ourselves?

On this week's episode, we're diving into the power of our internal stories. Everything from the truths, the lies, and the biases that shape them.

Now let's consider, how do we rewrite our stories? Maybe you know from experience, or maybe it's something that feels like a work in progress. What's that belief you know you need to unlearn? Leave us your comments below! We always love hearing from you!

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Trust is the foundation of so many relationships, but what do we do when that trust is broken? How do we rebuild it? And how does it effect us throughout our lives?

On this week's epsiode, we're discussing how we untangle our trust issues and learn to move forward. Although it's not an easy process and it can involve confronting some hard truths, learning to trust others again can be such a healing and important next step.

Based on your own experience, what advice would you give to someone trying to rebuild trust after it’s been broken? We'd love to hear from you, so please leave us your thoughts below!

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GREAT NEWS! Dr. Merry is back and your favourite duo is here to help you start off this new year in the best way!

On this week's episode, Gillian and Dr.Merry continue working through Dr. Merry's recent book release of #rebecoming and focusing on what it means to step out of our shadow self and into who we truly are. Although our shadow self may often look like us, it's actually a broken reflection of who we truly are and we hope this conversation can help you to dig deeper and discover what parts of you that are ready to be discovered in their truest form.

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How does shame show up in your life, and what would it feel like to let it go? In this episode, we explore the deep, often hidden impact of shame—where it originates, how it shapes our thoughts and actions, and why it can feel so overwhelming. Together, we’ll uncover ways to recognize shame’s influence and take steps toward releasing its hold. Whether it’s tied to past experiences or societal expectations, shame doesn’t have to define your story. 🎙️ Join us as we discuss how to lighten the weight of shame and embrace a more authentic, liberated self.

💬 What’s one fear you’re ready to overcome? Let's declare those together and drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Fear is a powerful force. Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown, it can hold us back, magnify risk, and make progress feel impossible. Thankfully, the good news is that the fear we experience doesn’t have to control us!

In this week's episode, Gillian & Laura talk about the recognized and unrecognized ways that fear impacts our lives and brainstorm the ways that we can release our fears and embrace the unknown. It’s time to stop letting fear dictate our choices and start living with intention and courage.

💬 What’s one fear you’re ready to overcome? Let's declare those together and drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Have you ever felt like your brain is stuck in 'survival mode'? This week, Gillian and Laura are back, and they are diving into the first chapter of Dr. Merry's book "Rebecoming". This episode discusses our 'Stone-Age Brain' and how living in survival mode has shaped us and how it still influences us today.

Learning more about our survival instincts and understanding the emotions that trigger them provides us with opportunities to reflect and address how we desire to change and grow in this stage of our lives. So, what's your survival instinct? How has it impacted you and your relationships over time? As we take this journey of #rebecoming together, consider what responses are no longer serving you and how you might want to make changes in this area of your life. Lastly, we are not going to be covering Chapter 2 on the podcast as it's a review of the attachment theories, which we covered in a previous episode with great insight from Dr. Merry. Check out Season 1 - Episode 019, as it will give great context about attachment and be very helpful as we continue to reflect on #rebecoming together!

Our secret's out! We are so excited to officially welcome our guest co-host Laura Alexander to the podcast! Laura will be joining us for the next 4 episodes as we start diving into Dr. Merry's book "Rebecoming" from the reader's perspective. Join us for this episode as we get to know a bit about Laura, as well as get an overview of where we are headed in the weeks to come while we work through the initial chapters of #rebecoming and discover the things we're ready to bring out of hiding!

Have you ever considered the true cost of “showing up”? For some of us, that may be the way we show up online and for others, it’s the way we show up in our workplace or relationships. When we share our story, it often comes with a mental and emotional toll that some may not fully understand. In this episode, @drmerrylin is getting honest about the process of writing of #rebecoming and the true cost that’s come with sharing her story. Join her for an honest conversation about the vulnerability, resilience, and the power of storytelling as she discusses the struggles, the wins, and everything in between. If you haven’t checked out the first episode of season 6, we highly recommend doing that first! You won’t wanna to miss it!

HELLO SEASON 6! That's right, we're back! Or should we say, Merry is back!As you will see and hear, the first half of this season is going to look a little different. Don't worry, you will see Gillian's face again very soon too, but we've had to make some temporary adjustments so we didn't keep you waiting longer!To find out more, tune in to today's first episode and stay tuned for more exciting updates in the weeks to come!

HELLO SEASON 5 FINALE! It's hard to believe this season is already coming to a close, but we promise it's not without some exciting news and a great final episode!

If you've been following along throughout season 5, you know that owning your truth, reclaiming your agency and allowing your true self to shine have been common themes of conversation.

Today, let's consider the parts of yourself that you hide from those around you. Not because you have to. Not because you want to, but because at some point in your life, a narrative was created that caused you to doubt and fear that people won't accept you for who you are. Can you identify that moment? How far back does it go?

Join us as we dive into what 'Come Out of Hiding' means for us both in this next season and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek from Dr. Merry about her new & upcoming project!

You won't want to miss it!

Have you ever wondered if your gut feelings are real or just a myth?

On today’s episode, Dr.Merry is going to her happy place and bringing us the science behind ‘gut feelings’. She helps us to understand what happens inside our body when that gut feeling kicks in, and what else we need to be aware of. 

• Are gut feelings real? 
• Can they be relied on at all times? 
• Are they present-focused, future-focused or can they be both? 
• Are gut feelings ever wrong? 
• What is “The Wise Mind” and how do our emotions play a factor in this? 

As promised, we’ve included a great resource from this week’s episode below. Check it out and let us know in the comments if it’s something you’ll be using! We love to hear from you always! ♥️ 

Welcome to The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, Dr. Merry, and a life coach, Gillian - talk about life, love, and purpose - with wisdom, humor, and transparency -  through the lens of science, psychology, and faith. Links: Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefullylivedlife Dr. Merry’s website: https://drmerry.com Dr. Lin & Associates: http://drlinandassociates.com Gillian’s Website: https://gillianmcshane.com