Ok everybody, let’s get rid of the “Crazy Aunt in the Attic” once and for all — that’s what best-selling author and brilliant life coach Geneen Roth calls the punishing inner voice we each have; the one that fills us with self-doubt, criticism, sadness, even fear. In Part 2 of Sheri and Nancy’s chat with Geneen, she shares her treasure trove of insights about dialing up living, dialing down complaining, and she offers some practical tips we can all use to jump away from our old rutted lanes of habitual thinking and into new neural pathways of joy and gratitude.

Takeaways:

[1:18] Sheri and Nancy share stories about how their recent cleanses have improved their bodies and spirits. Sheri stayed true to her commitment of being vegan and alcohol-free for 90 days! She is working on how to bring back the foods and drinks she loves with a balance of what is best for her health. Nancy joined up for the final 30 days and traded in her nightcap of a Real Housewife-sized glass of wine for a cup of chamomile tea.

[14:05] Change is possible for anyone, and it’s never too late to work toward what you want. Using food as an example, Geneen talks about focusing on moving toward what makes us feel vibrant and energetic. When Geneen started to incorporate an anti-inflammatory diet into her lifestyle, she felt so good that it overpowered any feeling of deprivation or loss.

[21:08] It’s okay to shift the stories we tell ourselves to make those stories kinder and more compassionate.

The less you pay attention to the “Crazy Aunt in the Attic” the less impact that inner voice will have on our thoughts and actions.

[23:55] Notice how often in daily life you are complaining, expressing dissatisfaction, reliving old hurt and anger. In Geneen’s words, when you do this you are “at war with what already happened”, and just creating more momentum toward the unwanted.

[29:59] When you stop complaining, you create light and space around yourself, and open up new neural pathways that lead you toward that which is in alignment with your highest self.

[33:25] Geneen is doing a free video class for anyone who purchases her new book, This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide. The class is called “Women, Weight, and Power — Releasing the Energy of Obsession.” See the link below!

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This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide, by Geneen Roth

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