Level Up Growth
By Kelsey Harris
Level Up GrowthMay 31, 2023
13. Working on Body Image Part 2
As promised, our continuation of last week's episode about body image. This week Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss strategies they've used with themselves as well as strategies they use with clients to help with body image and self-worth when it comes to appearance. There are a ton of approaches out there, so these are just a few for you to consider if you're struggling with body image.
In this episode we discuss:
approaching body image with self-compassion approaching body image with values a few other techniques for working with body imageFollow the show on Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast
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12. Working on Body Image Part 1
So many of us struggle with body image. In a previous episode, Grace Ni, ND mentioned how she really dislikes when people speak badly about their bodies in front of her. And so, she and co-host Kelsey Harris, RCC dive into why that is and much, much more on body image.
In this episode we discuss:
what body image is unhelpful perceptions, thoughts, feelings and behaviours body image for other bodiesTW: eating disorders
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11. How to Regulate Your Emotions
Emotional Regulation is a big topic, and there are lots of ways to learn to regulate your emotions. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC share some personal stories and discuss different ways to regulate your emotions. There's no way they could share all the ways, so this is just a snapshot.
All information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace therapy or any type of healthcare.
In this episode we discuss:
Empathy What emotion regulation is Ways to regulate your emotionsTrigger warnings: suicide, substance use, domestic violence
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Check out Kelsey's YouTube channel for ACT-based coping skills
10. How Do You Know if Your Doctor or Therapist is Right For You?
Many people struggle in finding the right fit when it comes to healthcare - family doctors, therapists/counsellors, naturopathic doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, etc. There are a few things to look for and consider (in yourself and them) on this journey. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss the struggles of finding healthcare practitioners and how to make it easier on yourself.
In this episode we discuss:
Biopsychosocial approach to health Trauma-informed care How change can be slow Factors of health outcomesFollow the show on Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast
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9. 3 Reasons to Try Something New Today
We all get a little nervous when trying something new for the first time. It's pretty normal. Sometimes it can deter us from trying the thing, and other times it might not. Interestingly one of the reasons to try new things is (at least one) answer to a question we often get asked - "how can I be more self-confident?" In this week's episode Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss the top 3 reasons you should consider trying new things (activities, food, travel, etc.) and how it might benefit your overall well-being and personal growth journey.
In this episode we discuss:
3 reasons why trying new things is helpful types of new things you could try ways to overcome the anxiety around trying new thingsFollow the show in Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast - and let us know your thoughts on the show and what topics you'd like to hear about!
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8. What if You're More Creative Than You Think?
Creativity encompasses a lot more than we often think, both inside and outside of the arts. It can also be extremely helpful for both personal growth and mental health. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC share their personal (and somewhat conflicting) views of what creativity is, what it can encompass, and how it can be helpful for you on your personal growth journey!
In this episode we talk about:
what creativity is different ways to be creative how creativity improves mental health why you might be engaging in more creativity than you think you areFollow the show on Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast - and let us know your thoughts on the show and what topics you'd like to hear about!
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7. How to Combat Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever suffer from imposter syndrome? If you have you're not alone because we do all the time and so do a lot of people we know! Yet, we all feel quite alone, like we're the only ones struggling with it. Why do we get imposter syndrome? How is it similar and different from other anxieties? Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss their own experiences with imposter syndrome and provide answer to these questions.
In this episode we discuss:
what imposter syndrome is and why we have it common humanity a skill to help with imposter syndrome and anxietyFollow the show on Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast - and let us know your thoughts on the show and what topics you'd like to hear about!
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6. How Well Do You Know Yourself?
"To know ourselves is to know that we don't know ourselves." This is a quote by Socrates and was the inspiration for this week's episode. Personal growth is a lifelong journey where we learn more and more along the way, but can we ever truly know ourselves fully? Can personal growth or self-actualization or whatever you want to call it truly end? Can we achieve such things? Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss this quote and how they see it as a way to inform their own personal growth journeys.
In this episode we discuss:
Socrates' wisdom Ways to self-reflect Implicit biasesFind the feelings wheel: https://feelingswheel.com/
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5. Setting Boundaries is Hard!
Do you struggle to set boundaries with other people or even yourself? If you do, then you are definitely not alone! Most of us find it very hard to set boundaries and even if we manage to, we find it at least as hard to reinforce them. Just because we know it might be important or helpful to set the boundary in no way makes it easier to do so. This week Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss why we might need to and how we can set boundaries and stick to them. Warning ahead, there's no clear cut here are the 5 steps to boundary setting (anyone that is selling that is kidding themselves!).
In this episode we discuss:
why we might need or want to set boundaries getting comfortable with uncomfortable feelings games our minds play with us around boundariesFollow the show on Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast - and let us know your thoughts on the show and what topics you'd like to hear about!
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4. Not Your Typical SMART Goals
So we've figured out our very general goals for personal growth for the year... Possibly through connecting with our values and what's important to us. Now what? How do we actually going ahead and set some goals that we can actually accomplish? Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss their different approaches to goal setting and the importance of flexibility with it.
In this episode we discuss:
SMART goals Goal Hierarchies How to Overcome Barriers to GoalsFollow the show on Instagram @levelupgrowthpodcast - and let us know your thoughts on the show and what topics you'd like to hear about!
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3. What Areas of Personal Growth Are You Working On?
There are so many options of where to start with personal growth, it can feel impossible to know what to work on first. In this week's episode we explore a few ways to narrow down what to work (hint: values) and approaches to personal growth goals that may be a bit different than the ways our minds tell us to approach them, like using self-compassion and remembering that personal growth is 100% optional and is best when it's fun! Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC share their own personal goals and ways they approach personal growth and they have a conversation about the first step of goal setting: figuring out a very general idea of what you want to work on and why.
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2. Is Social Media Helping You?
Social comparisons are a common and natural part of being human. It seems that with social media we are making more than we ever have before. We all use social media for a variety of reasons - to get information, to engage with others, for inspiration, for distraction. How can we know if our social media use is helping us or harming us? Grace, ND and Kelsey, RCC discuss the impacts social media have had on themselves, their personal growth journeys, and brainstorm ways to use social media so that it is the most helpful it can be.
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1. How to Be More Self-Compassionate
Welcome back to Level Up Growth. In this episode hosts Grace Ni and Kelsey Harris discuss self-compassion. What it is, why its important, what our common misconceptions are about it, and how it is an essential part of our personal growth journeys. They share times when they've struggled (and continue to struggle) with self-compassion and the ongoing process of it. They share tools and strategies you can use to develop more self-compassion. Grace focuses on Compassion-Focused Therapy, while Kelsey comes from a perspective of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion.
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Are You Ready to Level Up?
Welcome to the Level Up Growth Podcast! Friends and colleagues, Grace Ni, naturopathic doctor, and Kelsey Harris, registered clinical counsellor host this show all about how to get more out of your personal growth by sharing their own journeys and discussing a variety of personal growth topics. This podcast will discuss information of interest to anyone currently on a personal growth journey, regardless of what stage you're at. Podcast content will include conversations between the hosts as well as interviews with others in the health and wellness industry and a variety of other professionals who have done a lot of personal growth work on themselves. If you're ready, let's level up our growth.
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