Chris and Jen in the Morning: Self-Care Conversations on Personal Growth, Happiness, and How Our Brains Work
Two friends with a podcast about gratitude, self-care, personal growth, and finding happiness - all with a side of levity and laughter.
Long-distance friends, we shorten the miles between DFW and NYC in our weekly podcast where we focus on self care, seeking happiness, and trying to live our best life. We add in a splash of neuroscience and talk about what happens in our brains, why we feel and react the way we do, and how to live better, more authentic, more fulfilling, happier lives.
In our middle-life years, we decided to share our conversations about adulting, chasing joy, being part of the LGBTQ+ community, parenting, personal growth, awkwardness, anxiety, mental health, and so much more to help others who can relate find kinship and a sense of community.
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Chris and Jen in the Morning: Self-Care Conversations on Personal Growth, Happiness, and How Our Brains Work
Overcoming Self Untruths: Break Free from Limiting Self Beliefs
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In this episode of Chris and Jen in the Morning, the hosts explore the "untruths" and subconscious stories that act as barriers to a fulfilling life. They discuss how automatic social comparison can lead to feelings of jealousy and FOMO, explaining how our brains often misinterpret a "highlight reel" as an attainable reality without considering the trade-offs. By moving away from "autopilot" through intentionality and a dedicated gratitude practice, listeners can challenge their limiting beliefs and reclaim charge over what they truly want.
Three Pivotal Points:
- Unmasking Internal 'Untruths': We often live by subconscious stories that tell us what we can or cannot do; identifying these as "untruths" is the first step toward living the life we actually want.
- The Zoom In, Zoom Out Perspective: When we focus too closely on someone else's success (zooming in), we miss the "peripheral" trade-offs and cons that come with that lifestyle, leading to unfair self-comparison.
- Choosing Intentionality Over Autopilot: Living on "autopilot" means going where jobs or people take us without question; breaking this cycle requires the intentional practice of gratitude and self-honesty.
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Chapters
00:00 Conclusion and Future Topics
09:21 Understanding Limiting Beliefs and Desires
14:25 The Intersection of Self-Awareness and Intentional Living
21:08 The Role of Social Comparison in Our Lives
26:37 Curiosity as a Pathway to Overcoming Barriers
33:17 Awareness and Intentionality in Pursuing Happiness
37:41 Giving Yourself Permission to Pursue Your Desires
44:55 The Power of Connection
48:04 Navigating Social Environments
49:38 Reframing Limitations
50:37 The Five Whys Technique
51:58 Career Aspirations and Self-Reflection
54:11 Unlocking Potential Through Mindset
55:04 Intentional Living and Curiosity
55:52 Community Engagement and Support
58:05 Outro
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