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Episode Synopsis
(0:00) Introduction to “Episode 14: Interview with Jess Durando” (IG is @mindbody.mamatherapist) and Announcements. She is a licensed clinical therapist and a certified nutrition and pre/post natal coach. (3:48) Biggest mindset blocks regarding fitness and nutrition and how to learn from them (6:26) How 2020 affected our mindsets and needs when it comes to wellness (hint: it’s not just about the food!) (8:56) Redefining self-care (14:33) Finding the balance between the pursuit of our goals and mom/dad guilt (19:35) Modeling self-care for your spouse and children to make it a less guilt (23:05) Facing the immigrant mindset of downtime guilt (25:36) As coaches, we can’t make the change for our clients…but we can ask “Is this still working for you?” and guide them through the process of breaking unhealthy cycles (27:43) Being mindful of the emotions of food, and allowing for there to be room for nostalgic or ritual or traditional family foods (30:34) Discussing the non-negotiables and the WHYs behind them (33:26) Routines and how they can affect mental health (37:20) Having routines is putting holes in the stress bucket (37:53) Calming paralysis by analysis (39:38) The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin is a framework designed to help you understand how you and others take actions and meet goals based on placing people within four categories: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. Using these can help immensely as a coach and in personal relationships. (50:21) Conclusion Referenced in the pod (39:38) , Gretchen “The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)” Take the “Four Tendencies Quiz”.
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