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Finding Your Light When the World Feels Heavy

Kim Romain & Louise Neil Episode 132

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In this heartfelt and timely episode, we explore personal stories and practical strategies for overcoming emotional overwhelm during challenging times. With global stressors, personal hardships, and the U.S. elections as a backdrop, this conversation centers on how to regulate your nervous system, build emotional resilience, and find balance amidst the chaos. 

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by personal challenges or the weight of the world (or both!), this episode offers encouragement, practical advice, and compassionate support to help you find your center and take back control of your emotional well-being. Tune in for this warm, honest, and empowering conversation designed to help you thrive in tough times.

“We can hold the heaviness and still find light.” - Kim Romain

"Empowerment is nothing without action. It's about knowing yourself and aligning your choices with who you want to be, especially in those tough moments." - Louise Neil

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Recognizing when you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
  • Why community and connection are crucial during stressful periods.
  • Practical tools for regulating your emotions, including mindfulness and presence.
  • The difference between resilience and simply pushing through adversity.
  • The power of acknowledging and accepting your reality to reclaim your sense of peace.

KEY MOMENTS:

[00:00] Introduction and Setting the Stage

[03:45] Navigating Crunchy Times

[09:00] Celebrating Resilience

[15:30] How Do You Know You're in Overwhelm?

[21:45] Community and Connection in Stressful Times

[27:00] Resourcing Yourself in Chaos

[35:45] Embracing Multiple Emotions at Once

[43:00] Taking Ownership and Empowerment

[51:00] Small Practices to Regulate in Real Time

[55:00] Final Thoughts

Are you ready to reclaim your power and live (and work) with more ease? Discover your unique blueprint to do just that with Kim's Strengthscape Self-Mastery Profile.

Looking for something different and feeling lost about where to start? Rediscover your purpose and how to craft a career that makes sense. Check out Louise's Midlife Career Mastery program.

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