The School of Healing
The School of Healing is for women entrepreneurs ready to embrace their next level but hesitant to take the leap. Hosted by Dominiece Clifton—a somatic practitioner, author, and founder—the podcast offers tools to help you navigate your journey of growth and transformation.
Each week, you’ll explore healing modalities to release, reconnect, and remember your power. Expect guidance on self-discovery, overcoming fear, and making a meaningful impact. Your soul has a unique blueprint, and Dom will guide you to rediscover it. Together, we'll evolve and make the most of this beautiful lifetime.
The School of Healing
56: Solo Jam: Coming Clean About My Depression, Anger, and Fear of Success
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal struggles with depression, anger, and fear of success. She was inspired by an article about spiritual leaders practicing disclosure and transparency. Dominiece discusses her own experiences with low-grade depression, a dark depression that required medication, struggles with managing anger, impatience, and a low tolerance for incompetence. She emphasizes the importance of being transparent about these struggles and not putting spiritual leaders on pedestals. She also shares seven helpful tips for dealing with these human traits. In this conversation, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal journey of growth and self-discovery. She discusses seven traits that make her human, including fear, self-sabotage, burnout, and loneliness. Dominiece also shares seven strategies that have helped her navigate these challenges, such as self-compassion, self-awareness, and daily practices of nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own humanness and explore areas for growth and self-improvement.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
- What are the challenges associated with managing anger and impatience, particularly within the context of parenthood or caregiving
- How does transparently sharing personal struggles help break down the pedestal effect and foster more authentic connections
- What strategies can individuals employ, such as self-care, setting boundaries, and finding healthy outlets for emotions, to navigate personal challenges effectively
- Why is fear considered a normal part of being human, and how do successful individuals differ in their approach to working through fear
- What role do self-compassion and self-awareness play in personal growth and managing challenges effectively
- What benefits can medical intervention, including therapy and medication, provide in managing mental health challenges
- Why is self-discovery important for self-care and preventing burnout, and what steps can individuals take to better understand their own traits and needs
Fire Soundbites You Don't Want To Miss!
"I am coming clean about my depression, anger, and fear of success"
"Believing that a teacher is emotionally composed at all times will only lead to disappointment for the student."
"Our brains are designed to think. That's what they are designed to do."
"Having grace and compassion is key to the journey"
"Succeeding and being fully seen by the world has scared the sh** out of me"
Check out this Article:
https://tricycle.org/dailydharma/why-i-come-clean-to-students-about-my-insomnia-anxiety-and-sobriety/
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