Are you struggling with accepting and moving on from a devastating loss in your life ?

In this episode, Mitra and Ben explore how to find meaning and healing during times of loss and adversity. Mitra shares practical tools like zooming in to process emotions and zooming out to see the bigger picture. They talk about the power of neutrality, imagination, and self-compassion in navigating challenges. The episode offers hope, reminding listeners that even in hard times, there are opportunities for growth and connection.

What You’ll Learn:

• Discover how to balance processing emotions while taking initiative to find solutions through Mitra's "zooming in and out" approach
• Receive a short 5 minute guided meditation on getting to neutrality
• Gain practical insights on how self-compassion and curiosity can help you navigate life’s toughest challenges.

If you’re someone who ….

• Was impacted by any of the recent natural disasters, including the Los Angeles Fires, or
• Feels stuck moving past your grief, or
• Is just curious about who to enhance your personal development journey

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : Acknowledging Loss: Do We Truly Lose Everything?

00:46 : Starting Point: Recognizing What We Still Have

03:58 : The Balance of Zooming In and Out

04:50 : The Neutral Room: A Place of Clarity

09:01 : Guided Meditation: Getting to Neutrality

15:49 : Another Tool for Getting to Neutrality

19:48 : Finding Connection Amid Chaos

24:23 : Shifting Perspective: Seeing the Bigger Picture

27:28 : Inviting Curiosity: What Can Adversity Teach Us?

31:45 : Growth Through Loss: Lessons from Hardship

Links :

Mitra’s Website : https://mitramanesh.com

Social Media:

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Are you going through an experience that has left you feeling like you’ve lost everything?

When such devastation shocks us, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by emotions like grief, guilt, and anger. Many of us try to "tough it out" or jump straight into problem-solving mode, but what if that’s stopping us from truly healing? In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional aftermath of the Los Angeles fires and explore how to process grief in a way that allows us to move forward with compassion, resilience, and grace.

Here’s what you’ll learn :

1. Understand the significance of giving yourself space and permission to undergo a process of grieving after losing your home
2. Get clarity on the common blocks one could experience in navigating the grief, including guilt and premature problem solving.
3. Practical tools and resources to help you process grief

If you’re someone who ….

• Has lost your home or something deeply sentimental to you, or
• Struggles with connecting with your grief, or
• Has someone close to you who was impacted by a natural disaster

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : Intro

00:24 : Step 1 is Acknowledging Your Emotions

02:42 : Understanding Loss as a Form of Death

06:43 : The Non-Linear Nature of Grieving

08:41 : Self-Compassion as the Cornerstone of Healing

12:00 : For Men: How to Connect with Your Emotions

13:09 : Connecting with Your Own Emotions By Helping Others

19:16 : Dealing with Guilt: Why Its Debilitating & How To Overcome It

22:10 : Getting Comfortable with Discomfort

32:27 : Practical Tools To Help You Work Through Difficult Emotions

36:46 : Key Takeaways

38:22 : Closing

Resources :

Men of Means is hosting free men’s circles to support men who have been impacted by the Los Angeles fires: https://bit.ly/42e2PnJ

Mitra’s Self Coaching Program : https://mitramanesh.com

Huberman Labs podcast episode on Grief : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzOvi0Aa2EA

Ben’s Decompress Music Playlist to Support Your Process: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7joMsyAvS0jMde5CLkENzz?si=byWR6e1fSGuE35btDuQJgA&pi=u-JEa9JTa-Scyz

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Are you currently suffering from high levels of anxiety or feelings of guilt or shame?

In this episode, we speak with Harvard-trained Cardiologist/Heart Doctor and author, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, about the path to healing your heart–physically and emotionally. Dr. Fisher discusses how the heart, mind, and our emotions are all intimately connected. He shares his personal experience of coping with and overcoming intense levels of anxiety as well as the debilitating emotions of guilt and shame, which have damaging impacts on the heart. There are practical and scientifically backed methods you can use to help you in your healing journey, which he shares in this episode. Self compassion and re-parenting your inner child are key and we go in-depth on those topics in this conversation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Methods and perspectives for alleviating your anxiety, including regulating the nervous system
• The essential role of courage in opening the heart
• Techniques for self-compassion and re-parenting, which are essential to healing

If you’re someone who ….

• Is seeking relief from your anxiety
• Struggles with shame and guilt
• Is curious to get a more holistic understanding of your heart

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:08 Dr. Fisher's Journey: From Anxiety to Healing
06:06 The Role of Courage and Warmth in Heart Health
17:23 Mindfulness and Body Practices for Anxiety
21:20 Guilt, Shame, and Self-Compassion
34:43 The Healing Power of Self-Caress
35:54 The Science Behind Relaxation Techniques
39:01 Creating Space and Doing Less
45:09 Generational Perspectives on Achievement and Rest
57:31 Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Wholeness

Links :

Dr. Fisher’s Book (Just One Heart) : https://a.co/d/iUVbcbb

Dr. Fisher’s Website : https://www.drjonathanfisher.com

Social Media:

@happyheartmd (https://www.instagram.com/happyheartmd/)

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Bio:

Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness teacher, author and renowned public speaker dedicated to transforming heart health through integrative approaches. He is the author of Just One Heart, a book that reveals how emotions impact heart health and offers tools to master stress and cultivate traits like Stability, Wisdom, and Courage. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he specializes in stress management and emotional well-being as crucial components of cardiovascular care. Dr. Fisher is a passionate advocate for blending modern medicine with mindfulness and compassion-based practices to empower patients in their healing journeys. He frequently shares his expertise at global conferences, offering insights into the mind-heart connection and the science of stress resilience.

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