Guru Please
Tools for Love and Self-Esteem with Harry Uddoh
Episode Summary
If you're going through emotional pain and turmoil, this is a must-listen (whether or not it's relationship issues). Get the guidance and inspiration you need to create change and transcend your pain.
Episode Notes
If you're going through emotional pain and turmoil, this is a must-listen (whether or not it's relationship issues). Get the guidance and inspiration you need to create change and transcend your pain.
Harry is a relationship coach who helps people take charge of their romantic life, from breakup recovery and confidence building to better dating and effective conflict resolution.
Quotes to remember:
“Transcendence is moving forward in spite of the pain.”
“Whatever you experience is preparing you for the next juncture of your journey.”
“There is something liberating about acknowledging where you are, as opposed to trying to delude yourself.”
“Nobody is immune to a tough time.”
Takeaways:
- A successful relationship is defined by the response to issues, not the absence of them
- When you acknowledge another person’s perspective, they are more inclined to listen to what you have to say
- We all have needs--emotional and psychological needs
- You can use pain as a probing tool to discover something about yourself and your situation
- Looking at your pain and taking steps to address it will cultivate your self-esteem
- Don’t dismiss what you’re feeling; there is a reason for it
- Just because you are going through tough times doesn’t mean you are less-than
What you’ll learn:
- About the myth of the perfect relationship
- The distinction between complaint and criticism
- How to recover from relationship problems and resentment
- How Harry’s 5-year relationship fell apart despite his extensive self-education
- How he took the pain of the breakup and found the opportunity within it to begin coaching
- About Harry’s response to being bullied and sexually abused
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