Journaling as a Healing Practice

Learning to Trust Ourselves with Veronica Kirin

Links to resources mentioned: My Self-Love Workbook [https://wendigordon.gumroad.com/l/wvfnlc] (PDF download) Veronica's courses and guidebooks [https://vmkirin.gumroad.com/] Most of us (at least those of us in capitalist societies like the U.S.) grow up learning to conform, do what we’re told, and stay silent when something upsets us. We learn that it’s not wise or safe to express our thoughts or emotions. But masking our true feelings and pretending to be fine when we’re not comes at a cost. So does compromising our values to fit in with the crowd or advance our careers. This conversation explores why it’s hard to trust ourselves as well as why it’s so important to be vulnerable and authentic. The quality of our relationships with ourselves and others depends on our ability to trust, as the personal experiences we share demonstrate. Watch, listen, or read the transcript and share your takeaways in the comments! P.S. If you’d like extra support as you learn to find and trust your own answers and create a life that aligns with your values, Wendi’s 1:1 coaching via Zoom may be perfect for you. Check out Wendi’s private coaching page [https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/am-i-the-right-coach-to-help-you] or DM her on Substack for more information. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe [https://wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Journaling as a Healing Practice

This conversation about how journaling can improve mental and spiritual health includes me reading a letter to my inner child. I also describe my morning and evening journaling routines in detail to give examples of possible topics to write about. For more writing prompts, excerpts from my journal, and other practices to help you be more compassionate to yourself, see my Self-Love Workbook [https://wendigordon.gumroad.com/l/wvfnlc]. P.S. Want additional support as you work on loving yourself more and/or gaining the confidence to talk or write about personal experiences? My 1:1 coaching via Zoom [https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/am-i-the-right-coach-to-help-you] may be perfect for you! Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe [https://wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Exploring the Divine Feminine and Masculine with Katie Bryan

Links - Katie’s “The Joy Reset” book club: onegirlstanding.com/events [https://onegirlstanding.com/events]Wendi’s self love workbook: bit.ly/mylovebook [https://bit.ly/mylovebook] A powerful conversation between a former pastor (me) and an atheist (Katie) about rejecting patriarchal religious and cultural beliefs and embracing beliefs and practices that honor both divine feminine and divine masculine energies. Interested in a six-week small group on Zoom devoted to exploring your authentic spirituality and learning about others’? Comment below or DM Wendi on Substack for more details. P.S. Want 1:1 help from Wendi to navigate the spiritual wilderness between old religious beliefs and those you’re exploring now? Need support as you deal with people who think you’ll spend eternity in hell unless you share their beliefs? Get info about Wendi’s private coaching here: https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/am-i-the-right-coach-to-help-you [https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/am-i-the-right-coach-to-help-you] Know of an organization that might want to host or sponsor an in-person or online workshop about mental health and/or spirituality? Please share this link: https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/presentations-and-groups [https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/presentations-and-groups] Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe [https://wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

What Courage As Resistance Looks Like

Showing up for our local No Kings Day protests won't stop the horrible things happening now. But it will connect us, encourage us to persevere, and bring us joy as we admire the creative signs and costumes. Other ways to help create a loving and just world: 1. Donate to organizations helping immigrants or others harmed by the cruel and reckless actions of this administration. 2. Vote for candidates who will hold Trump accountable for his crimes and refuse to fund ICE. 3. Help with voter registration and mobilization 4. Have respectful conversations with friends and family members who support Trump about why you don't. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe [https://wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Courage to Reject Patriarchy, Love Your Authentic Self, and Change Your Life

Kelly shares parts of her recovery journey, including leaving a high-control religious environment and unpacking the conditioning that shaped her early life. I share my recovery from a severe depression and the religious beliefs I’ve rejected. Thankfully, we both got professional help, embraced Divine Love, and created better lives that include helping other people deconstruct toxic religious and cultural beliefs and reclaim their authentic selves. We discussed topics we’re both passionate about, like: * how patriarchal cultures shame women into self-hatred and submission * why self-love is essential and how it impacts our ability to love others * how dangerous it is to trust “gurus” who tell you what you must believe or do * why we need to equally value the Divine Feminine and Masculine within all of us Enjoy this conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below. P.S. Grab your copy of my self-love workbook here [https://wendigordon.gumroad.com/l/wvfnlc]. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe [https://wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]