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Don't Cut Your Own Bangs

By: Danielle Ireland
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  • The space between where you are now and where you want to be can feel daunting and lonely. This podcast is the remedy to comparison and feeling like everyone else has it figured out but you.
    2024
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  • 157. The Right Kind of Hard: Radical Acceptance

    157. The Right Kind of Hard: Radical Acceptance
    May 27 2024
    Please note: This episode includes a discussion of pregnancy and miscarriage. Our series on “The Right Kind of Hard” would not be complete without an examination of radical acceptance. It's probably the hardest to do, which makes it the rightest of the hardest to do. Ultimately, I think, the degree of difficulty makes radical acceptance most worthy of our energy and exploration. How does radical acceptance apply to everything that we've explored so far? Why is it hard? Why do we avoid it? What does it really mean? When we’re faced with a new reality that we don't like — a reality that hurts — we often try to negotiate with that reality. We focus on what was or what we think should have been, or we create a future that is not based in reality. Our other option is to recognize that our new reality is the right kind of hard. Only after we allow ourselves to sit with the discomfort can we accept it and perhaps even embrace it because only then can we see that we have choices. As always, thank you so much for listening. I hope you’ve found value in this series on “The Right Kind of Hard.” I'll be back with new episodes in July after taking a short break. In the meantime, give yourself a therapeutic experience: feed the birds, tell jokes, make bad art, be silly. Let yourself play. RESOURCES Listener’s Favorite (ep. 35): You Are Not Alone. A Miscarriage Solocast https://dontcutyourownbangs.libsyn.com/listeners-favorite-ep-35-you-are-not-alone-a-miscarriage-solocast FOLLOW DANIELLE ON SUBSTACK I’m now on Substack and I’d love for you to check it out. Substack is its own platform that is teeming with my favorite thought leaders, writers, and authors—incredible people out in the world who are asking interesting questions and exploring interesting answers. I'm throwing my hat in the ring and putting engaging content out there, too. So, click the link (https://danielleireland.substack.com/) to subscribe. You’ll stay up to date and never miss out on the best new material. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the “Don't Cut Your Own Bangs” community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website: https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal: https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack: https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog: https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured
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    26 mins
  • 156. The Right Kind of Hard: Rethinking Unconditional Love

    156. The Right Kind of Hard: Rethinking Unconditional Love
    May 13 2024

    Pursuing a goal. Chasing a dream. Improving your life. You're working hard to achieve something, but how do you know if you're making progress or even if you’re on the right track? My goal is to help you answer these questions with our series, “The Right Kind of Hard.”

    This exploration hinges on a specific quote. (I think I heard it from Wayne Dyer.) Here it is: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” It’s a smart take on perspective. Let's use it to view unconditional love from a different angle.

    People often refer to unconditional love as the pinnacle, the ultimate love. But think about your relationships. Do healthy relationships rely on structure, rules, and boundaries? If so, what does that tell us about unconditional love? Can unconditional love co-exist with conditions? What conditions help you thrive?

    I invite you to join me in re-thinking one of our most cherished assumptions as we continue to pursue the right kind of hard.

    As always, thank you for listening.

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    CONNECT WITH DANIELLE

    I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the “Don't Cut Your Own Bangs” community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below.

    Website: https://danielleireland.com/

    The Treasured Journal: https://danielleireland.com/journal

    NEW! Substack: https://danielleireland.substack.com/

    Blog: https://danielleireland.com/blog/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW

    Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured
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    18 mins
  • 155. The Right Kind of Hard: Take a Pause

    155. The Right Kind of Hard: Take a Pause
    May 6 2024

    Our series on “the right kind of hard” has made clear the need to actively take breaks. When I'm in the middle of processing something—whether I’m cooking up a new idea or trying to keep an idea alive or trying to push something over the finish line—I want to honor the process and let things rest when needed. Taking a pause actually can be the most effective way to move forward.

    So I'm taking a moment to pause and reflect and use a more consistent and deliberate way of checking in with myself. Perhaps you need a pause, too. If so, here are a few questions to consider. Think about them. Jot them down. Maybe even turn them into a journal exercise.

    1 - How much time have I spent on (or avoiding) this thing?

    2 - Have I defined what progress looks and feels like?

    3 - Do I have or need an accountability buddy?

    4 - How am I feeling before, during, and after?

    5 - What do I really, really want?

    Balancing creativity and ambition with periods of pause can help us maintain focus and momentum without becoming overwhelmed. So, if you want to reignite your creative spark or simply find a healthier pace in life, join me as we explore the transformative power of taking a break, a concept far more beneficial than mere rest.

    Thanks for listening!

    THE TREASURED JOURNAL - https://danielleireland.com/journal

    I believe in the power of journaling to achieve the clarity needed for personal growth. It’s just that simple. The questions, prompts, and sentence stems in The Treasured Journal will help guide you as you examine the important themes in your life. Learn more about this specially designed journal and its companion, the Meditation Series, at https://danielleireland.com/journal.

    CONNECT WITH DANIELLE

    I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the “Don't Cut Your Own Bangs” community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below.

    Website: https://danielleireland.com/

    The Treasured Journal: https://danielleireland.com/journal

    NEW! Substack: https://danielleireland.substack.com/

    Blog: https://danielleireland.com/blog/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW

    Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured
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    16 mins
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