Listen "11: How to Hack Your Brain for Happy Relationships | Kim Polinder"
Episode Synopsis
👉🏻 If you’re ready to expand your wealth and enhance your health, join our FREE online community for entrepreneursKim Polinder is a relationship coach and therapist with a background in IT and clinical mental health.In this episode, you're going to learn why understanding your emotional triggers is key to healthier relationships, why compassionate curiosity is critical for personal growth, how childhood experiences shape your emotional responses, why having a sense of belonging is essential for happiness, and how you can build better relationships by learning to regulate your emotions.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:15] How childhood shapes emotional regulation[01:10] Early challenges with hyper-independence[03:20] Understanding protective mechanisms[04:05] The brain's survival response[06:30] The role of shame in relationship struggles[08:15] The power of compassionate curiosity[10:35] Breaking through protective behaviours[12:55] The importance of self-reflection[15:30] Developing healthier coping mechanisms[17:15] The impact of community on personal growth[19:15] The connection between childhood and adult behaviour[21:10] The power of small daily changes[23:15] Creating meaningful, lasting change[25:20] Learning from past relationships[27:15] How to approach difficult emotions[29:15] Finding a supportive community[31:05] Understanding the roots of self-doubt[33:10] The role of introspection in healing[35:00] Practical steps to improve self-worth[37:15] Building a healthy relationship with yourself[39:00] How to strengthen emotional connectionsResources Mentioned:Compassionate Inquiry by Gabor Maté | WebsiteIf you want to learn more about Kim’s work, visit her website. You can also follow her on Instagram, visit her YouTube channel, and listen to her Podcast, Engineering Love, on Spotify or AppleFind more from Madhu:Madhu | InstagramMadhu | LinkedInMadhu | FacebookMadhu | YouTube👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free strategy call with Podigy
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