In this episode, Cher Anderton, a mental health therapist, shares her journey of transforming discomfort into a tool for growth. She emphasizes the importance of observing discomfort, wielding the power to shift thoughts and feelings, naming the desired direction, implementing small changes, and training oneself to embrace discomfort. She also discusses the “Own It” framework, which empowers individuals to own their discomfort and turn it into a superpower. 

“Own your discomfort before it owns you.”

 

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction: Cher Anderton’s Journey

01:21 Embracing Discomfort as a Tool for Growth

03:14 Parenting and Navigating Discomfort

06:09 The Influence of Trauma on Discomfort

08:46 The Own It Framework: Owning Discomfort

12:19 Implementing Small Changes and Embracing Discomfort

23:59 Embracing Discomfort and Building Resilience

25:33 Choosing Discomfort and Building Capacity

27:36 Challenging the Stories We Tell Ourselves

36:34 Redefining Resilience and Crafting Our Narrative

40:16 Daily Practices for Embracing Discomfort

42:24 Creating Safer Spaces in the Corporate World

 

Book Cher for a workshop or speaking event! Email her at cher@cheranderton.com

 

Read Cher’s book Could It Be Better? An Unorthodox Approach to Experiencing More Joy and Connection in Relationships

https://www.cheranderton.com/book

 

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