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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
From Family Secrets to Self-Discovery: How Understanding Our Past Heals Us with Carmen Rita Wong
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1 hour 6 minutes
1 week ago
From Family Secrets to Self-Discovery: How Understanding Our Past Heals Us with Carmen Rita Wong
In this episode, Carmen Rita Wong shares her journey from learning family secrets to self-discovery and how understanding our past heals us. She delves into forgiveness, personal responsibility, and the impact of upbringing, as well as practical strategies for self-examination and habit change. Carmen shares how therapy, compassion, and embracing her complex heritage helped her build resilience and authenticity, offering listeners insights on navigating identity, breaking cycles, and finding peace with the past.
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Key Takeaways:
Exploration of complex family history and identity
Discussion of the memoir "Why Didn't You Tell Me"
The parable of the two wolves and its relevance to personal growth
Themes of forgiveness and personal responsibility
The impact of childhood experiences on adult life
The role of therapy in healing and self-examination
Navigating multicultural identity and heritage
The process of uncovering family secrets and understanding one's origins
The importance of empathy and compassion in human relationships
Strategies for habit change and personal transformation through small, intentional actions
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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
