Grounded Confidence

22: Inspired Action: Turning Dreams into Reality with Dr. Tanya Raquel (Performance & Executive Coach)

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In this conversation, Dr. Tanya Raquel and I explore the transformative journey of moving from a high-achieving, work-focused, and performance-driven life to one filled with mindfulness, self-love, and fulfillment. 

Tanya shares her pivotal life moments, including the unexpected passing of her father, which prompted her to reassess her priorities and seek a more meaningful existence. 

They discuss the importance of dreaming, taking inspired action, and overcoming people-pleasing tendencies to cultivate self-worth and joy. 

The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional living and the power of self-reflection in creating a fulfilling life. 

In this engaging conversation, we explore the themes of self-love, parenting, authenticity, and the importance of self-affirmation. 

We discuss the challenges of prioritizing oneself while raising children, the significance of modeling self-love for the next generation, and the balance between authenticity and attachment in relationships. 

The conversation emphasizes the necessity of self-acknowledgment, the role of support in personal transformation, and the power of stillness and solitude in self-discovery.

00:00 The Journey of Transformation

04:51 Pivotal Moments in Life

09:47 Finding Fulfillment Beyond Work

15:05 Dreaming and Desiring a New Life

19:56 Taking Inspired Action

24:52 The Shift from People-Pleasing to Self-Love

30:02 Tools for Building Self-Worth and Joy

38:58 The Struggle of Self-Prioritization

41:07 Modeling Self-Love for Our Children

43:17 Authenticity vs. Attachment in Parenting

45:10 The Importance of Self-Affirmation

49:23 Navigating Relationships and Self-Trust

52:00 Following Your Knowing: A Journey of Self-Discovery

56:23 The Role of Support in Transformation

01:01:55 Embracing Alone-time and Stillness

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