Eager to Please Podcast

Episode 23 - Time for a Life Audit

If it doesn't serve you, it's time to let it go.  
It’s a simple, yet powerful reminder for all of us to recognize what’s draining our energy, preventing growth and hindering our happiness - whether it’s a relationship, habit, belief or physical possession.
When was the last time you checked in with yourself to identifying which areas of your life are not serving your well-being?
It's time for a life audit.
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Episode 22 - His Story

You’ve probably heard the old saying - there’s 2 sides to every story - yours and mine. But I’d venture to go even further and say there’s a 3rd side that lies somewhere in the middle where both sides collide. It’s called the truth.
Join me in this episode as we begin to analyze this month's new theme "Letting Go and Moving On" with a new song - His Story co-written with my friend and producer, Charles Mansour.
 
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Episode 21 - Avoidance & Control

In this episode we dig into the interrelationship of avoidance and control.  
Have you ever been guilty of procrastinating on tasks, avoiding social settings or pushing away difficult feelings that feel overwhelming so you can feel in control of your life?
I know I have! And I came to find out there was an underlying reason I was doing it.
Join me in this episode as I share what I found out about my avoidance issues.
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Episode 20 - Megan Flores on Avoidance

Joining us on this episode as we continue our conversation on avoidance is listener favorite, Megan Flores, LPC-MHSP.
She describes the difference between willful and blind avoidance (and yes, there's a difference!) as well as sharing some advice on how to address avoidance in a healthy way.
Her thoughts:
1) Are you able to be honest with yourself?
2) What would you say to yourself 1 year from now, 5 years from now, 10 years from now and would you still like your answer? 
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Episode 19 - The Art of Avoidance

Let's be honest. We've all been in situations where we have either intentionally or unintentionally avoided doing something. Maybe it was a conversation we know we should have had or procrastinated on a task that's unpleasant or overwhelming (like work, studying or exercise)!
But did you know there are different types of avoidance?!
In this episode we take a closer look at some of those types and the meaning behind them. I'm willing to bet you fall into more than one of those categories just like I do.
The key is becoming self-aware of these patterns and understanding different strategies to help you manage your avoidance behaviors. 
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Episode 18 - Stay Busy

In this episode of the Eager to Please podcast we start our deep dive in to our new theme, AVOIDANCE, and you know what that means! A new song!  
"Stay Busy" written with the infamous Steve Seskin, thoughtfully points out why people stay busy (to avoid pain or dealing with situations they don't want to deal with) but it also calls the listener to action.  
You don't have to stay feeling stuck. You can choose to work through the tough spots and find yourself on the other end of something more peaceful. The choice is yours.
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Episode 17 - Make It Personal

In this episode, we reflect on all we’ve talked about as it relates to the “I’m Fine” phrase and why people tend to say it.
It starts with emotional wellness and according to Holly & Scott Stoner, licensed marriage and family therapists, we need to start making our emotional wellbeing personal.
Ask yourself these questions:
Is there a particular emotion that is challenging for you to express? 
Is there a specific emotion that makes you uncomfortable when expressed by others? 
Do you see a connection between your two answers to these questions? 
To check out more of Holly & Scott's work,  head on over to The Wellness Compass
 
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Episode 16 - I'm fine, Everything's Fine with Michelle Costa

Why do we feel the need to tell people we're fine, everything's fine, when it's really not?
In this episode we sit down with my sister, Michelle Costa, who has lived out this phrase her entire life.
Sharing from personal experiences, she digs into why people do this and why it's so important to listen to your "gut feeling" when things aren't fine.
Learning to lean on those people who love you most, and not push them away was a pivotal moment for her, as was learning to accept that it's OK to not be OK. 
Maybe you relate?
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Episode 15 - No, I'm Really Fine!

Change is never easy. In fact, it's terrifying!
But, for the first time in my life, I truly mean it when I say I'm fine. Join me in this episode to find out why!
 
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Episode 14 - Camelot

Perfect. Balanced. Happy. That's what I used to think Camelot was until I figured out that place does not exist.
Sure, it's fun to imagine yourself there, but the reality is that those qualities can't be found externally. In order to find peace, balance and happiness, you have to find that within yourself. You have to learn to love and take care of the person who looks back at you in the mirror every day.
I hope Camelot brings you that reminder that it's OK to not be OK.
Written by Natalie Otto & Phil Madeira
Produced by Charles Mansour
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