S1E17 The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence with Sadie

Do you ever feel like you are going around in circles, constantly revisiting old memories or events? In today’s episode Sadie and I explore this idea in relation to building emotional intelligence, or EQ, and talk about how to invite curiosity into those uncomfortable spaces. 

 

Resources:

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Out of Love by Hazel Hayes

Mindsight by Dr. Daniel J Siegel 

 

What you’ll find in this episode:

3:00 Having new perspectives on old experiences. 

11:00 Vertical Integration and Mindsight by Dr. Siegel

14:20 Checking in with our bodies to see how we are doing and connecting to parts 

21:35 Developing curiosity and trust in yourself to do the work

29:00 Discomfort doesn’t have to be a bad thing

31:42: Noticing deeply held beliefs in new situations

37:08 Mindfulness as a lily pond and being flexible within your experience

46:14: “The goal of life isn’t to love yourself, it’s to love being yourself.” 

101:45: How I have shifted towards body positivity while my body changes.