Do you often say "I avoid confrontation!" as a personality trait? If so, you're
in luck! This episode aims to change the perspective of confrontation, the
difference between confrontation and conflict, and navigating how to communicate
gently but firmly.

109. Rethinking Confrontation

Today's episode is a pep-talk style episode where we keep it short, sweet, and
to the point. We're talking all things big confidence and how to switch the
perspective from feeling confident to being confident in your actions.
 

108. [Pep Talk] Finding Big Confidence

Today's episode is a very narrative explanation on how I avoid taking things
personally, how to communicate about it when people do take a swing at you, and
how boundaries is the root of all the things we do here.
I'd love to hear your takeaways over on Instagram here
[instagram.com/growingthroughitpod]! 

107. How I Navigate Taking Things Personally

Today's episode is all about my lessons learned from taking a break from the
podcast last week, the reminder we all need about rest, and how to change your
perspective about how your actions impact those around you.
as always, the discussion continues over on instagram
[instagram.com/growingthroughitpod]!

106. Be a Model, Not a Martyr

Guys, I can't believe I have the absolute honor to bring back my friend,
colleague, and professional growing-through-it BADASS Jennifer Lusinger, LCSW,
to the podcast! 
First and foremost - please go check out what Jenn is up to! Her website and
contact info can be found here [jenniferlusinger.com]. 
We mention a few products that have helped us be therapreneurs along the way. If
you are a therapist and interested in learning more, click here
[https://www.amberlyda.com/step-by-step-to-set-up], here
[https://jeanenewolfelcsw.com/peer-consultation-for-mh-professionals/], and here
[https://www.renegade-design.net/]! 
Lastly, today's episode is a realistic look at how your long-term dreams and
goals can actually take shape, change over time, and require so much diligence
in believing in yourself. 

104. Life Changes, Chasing Goals, & Growing Through it with Jennifer Lusinger, LCSW

Today's episode is a shift from our previous few weeks that were capitalizing on
all the energy and buzzwords that surround the holiday and new year season. This
week, I wanted to get intentional about creating space for the bad stuff - aka
negative thoughts, feelings, and memories, and how to acknowledge them without
personifying them always!
I mention a good friend of the podcast, Dr. Meghan Powell, and her amazing work
on journaling in today's episode. Click here
[https://www.meggymarie.com/guide-to-journaling] for her journaling mojo!
As always, therapy is a vital and necessary resource to tap into, especially
when you notice you're "getting stuck" around certain things that can be hard to
deal with.
Use a resource like Psychology Today [psychologytoday.com] to match with a
therapist in your area and use a filter to get a match who takes your insurance!
Want a little bit more depth? Mental Health Match [mentalhealthmatch.com] is
like a dating app but for clients and therapists to connect.
Need a more affordable option? OpenPath [openpathcollective.org] helps clients
find affordable therapy based on financial need.

103. Creating Space for the Bad Stuff

Today's episode is a spicy discussion about the difference between building
momentum and finding motivation to work towards our goals or intentions that we
have set for ourselves in life or in the new year!
Head over to Instagram to let me know what you thought of today's episode and
how you're going to harness momentum instead of chasing motivation! 

102. Momentum Vs. Motivation

OH I MADE THE TITLE RHYME so I'm going to sit here in this moment a little
longer --
Ok. We're good now. Welcome to our LAST EPISODE!!! of 2021. Today we're wrapping
up this mini-segment on actions and goals and values by talking about intentions
(words, phrases, etc) that will help tie us to values and keep us motivated to
continue to push forward, even on the dark days.
Credit where credit is due - Dr. Meghan Powell (aka friend and guest of the
show) was the inspiration for today's episode. You can get on her journal email
list here [https://www.meggymarie.com]! and check out our podcast here
[https://growingthroughit.libsyn.com/93-goals-tortoises-dreaming-on-with-dr-meghan-powell]! 

101. End of Year Reflection with Forward Intention

Today is episode 100 -- so first off, THANK YOU. Thank you for showing up, for
listening, and for laughing with me as we bloom where we are planted and grow
through what we go through. I cannot say thank you enough for all of the
relationships (both known and unknown) that the podcast has provided to me.
Secondly, today's episode is all about shifting your perspective for future
goal-setting to include a more values-oriented approach to not only
goal-setting, but decision making and boundary setting as well.
I mention several previous episodes of the podcast. You can find those here
[https://growingthroughit.libsyn.com/49-no-more-new-year-new-me], here
[https://growingthroughit.libsyn.com/setting-goals-that-make-sense], and here
[https://growingthroughit.libsyn.com/50-are-you-sabotaging-your-own-goals].
The link to the free values worksheet can be found here
[https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/values-clarification.pdf]. 

100. How to Bring VALUES Into Your Goals

Today's episode is a passionate, fiery discussion about leaving behind old
traditions that no longer serve you in pursuit of traditions that truly light
your soul on fire and bring you joy.
We're really getting into dissecting the thought of doing something "just
because that's the way it has always been done" (spoiler alert: I can't stand
that phrase.)
 

99. Creating YOUR OWN Traditions

"Growing Through It With Carleigh" is focused on helping millennials to address
a variety of topics, including mental and emotional wellness, physical wellness,
setting boundaries, and so much more. GTIWC is the intersection of mental
health, personal development, and the mouth of a sailor! Join in every Wednesday
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