Are you struggling with loneliness, craving genuine friendships, or feeling stuck in the same old patterns? I'm here to help. Join me as we explore the importance of human connection, the challenges of making friends in adulthood, and practical steps you can take to create meaningful relationships. Whether it's through my coaching insights or personal stories, I'm dedicated to helping you break the cycle of loneliness and build the connections you crave. Tune in every week for new episodes, and don't forget to book a free consult if you need personalized support. Let's make a real change together! – Amanda Hess

00:00 Introduction and Personal Message

01:19 The Reality of Loneliness

02:32 Understanding Coaching

03:31 The Importance of Friendship

06:06 Challenges in Making Friends

13:08 Steps to Build Connections

24:18 The Value of Being a Good Friend

25:48 Creating a Friendship Fabric

29:08 Final Thoughts and Invitation

30:45 Introduction to Friendship Topic

31:12 Understanding Coaching and Its Role

32:47 The Importance of Human Connection

35:04 Challenges of Making Friends as Adults

42:18 Steps to Build Adult Friendships

53:42 The Value of Being a Good Friend

55:13 Creating a Friendship Fabric

58:36 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Kathryn's Journey: From Therapy to Coaching Transformation

In this heartfelt podcast episode, I, Amanda, welcome my client Kathryn, who shares her incredible journey over the past year through life coaching. Kathryn talks about her background as a clinical psychologist, the distinctions between therapy and coaching, and how small, enjoyable experiences have led to major life changes for her. She opens up about her struggles with a difficult divorce and feeling emotionally shut down, and reflects on the impactful shifts in her mindset and beliefs. You'll hear about the 'Rat Park' concept, layering positive experiences, and the importance of letting go of shame. We also discuss my unique coaching style and how anyone, at any age, can experience personal growth. This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone looking to transform their life.

If you are curious about working with Amanda, you can book a call to talk it over with her here: https://usemotion.com/meet/amanda-hess/call

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

02:15 Kathryn'sJourney to Coaching

03:32 The Impact of Coaching on Divorce Recovery

04:51 Understanding Emotional Barriers

07:38 Small Steps to Big Changes

11:45 The Rat Park Analogy

19:04 Releasing Shame and Embracing Pleasure

29:26 Shifting Perspectives and Expanding Capacity

32:09 Understanding Emotional Resistance

32:23 Growing Capacity for Emotions

32:41 Balancing Negative and Positive Emotions

33:17 Hyper Responsibility and Earning Joy

35:39 Parental Expectations and Happiness

37:23 Contentment and Optimism

40:23 Embracing Risk and Flexibility

48:32 Coaching vs. Therapy

52:41 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

When we start down the road of personal development - we quickly notice that negative self-talk is a problem. We see that our negative thoughts about ourselves create results that we don't want. The thing is, we think that what we need is to shut that voice up. But the problem is that we can't do it. I'm going to teach you what actually works.

Book a free call with Amanda: https://amandahess.ca/bookacall/