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Episode Synopsis
"I’m gonna live before I’m gone."It’s easy to dismiss a comment or label — until it hits something tender inside. In this conversation, Walker shares what happened when someone called him a “thrill seeker” and the reactive words that tumbled out. Theresa and Walker explore the difference between reacting from an old wound and responding from an intentional place of clarity.They discuss what it means to protect your dreams, how labels like “reckless” or “thrill seeker” can feel like judgment, and why integrity sometimes means pausing before we speak.We explore:→ Why certain comments feel like they take something from us→ The difference between little-boy dreams and adult plans→ Practical ways to stand in your truth without defensiveness✨ Subscribe, comment, or share with someone who’d connect with this conversation. We’re so grateful you’re here. And if you’d like more ways to keep exploring, we’ve linked our free mini-course and YouTube series below.Episode Links & ResourcesFree Mini-Course – 5 Foundations for Healthier RelationshipsYouTube Series – Conversations We Needed With Our Parents Growing UpJoin us in the 10 Essential Skills to Build Stronger and Healthier Relationships courseConnect with My Inner Knowing!Watch the episode on YouTubeMy Inner Knowing Full episode linkMy Inner Knowing websiteMy Inner Knowing FacebookMy Inner Knowing InstagramMy Inner Knowing LinkedInSign up for the My Inner Knowing newsletter and receive a free 30-minute meditation!Episode Chapters00:00 Free mini-course on healthy relationships00:41 When a comment feels like judgment02:22 “I’m gonna live before I’m gone”05:40 Little-boy dreams vs adult plans11:15 Reckless or resilient13:29 Standing your ground with intention18:02 Choosing curiosity over defensiveness24:26 Setting boundaries without justifying32:19 Integrity and self-reflection38:45 The Tom Cruise example43:54 Playing the moment back again47:31 Integrity with ourselvesTopics we explore in this episode include:reactive communication, reclaiming personal power, integrity in relationships, handling judgment, authority and inner child dynamics, healthy boundaries, choosing curiosity, emotional self-awareness, responding vs reacting, standing in your truth
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