Dr. Heather Browne: Facing Fear and Speaking with the Heart Episode 204 The Focused Mindset Podcast

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In this conversation, Cher Kretz interviews Dr. Heather Browne, author of Speaking with the Heart. They discuss the importance of authentic communication and compassion in relationships. Dr. Browne shares her personal journey of growing up with a mother who had paranoid schizophrenia and how it influenced her work as a psychotherapist. They also explore the power of choosing to change and create new pathways in our minds to improve our relationships. In this conversation, Dr. Heather Browne and Cher Kretz discuss the importance of approaching relationships with love and compassion. They emphasize the need to remember that both partners in a relationship should strive to love each other better and be open to making corrections when needed. They also highlight the significance of communication and the power of approaching conversations with hope rather than fear. Dr. Browne shares a simple exercise that can be done daily to strengthen relationships and ensure that both partners feel seen and loved. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of leading with love and compassion in all relationships.
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00:00Introduction and Background
01:14Meeting and Connection
03:14Becoming a Psychotherapist and Writer
04:09Authenticity and Making a Difference
05:15The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships
06:22Working with Couples
07:41Hope for Lifetime Relationships
08:54Compassion in Communication
10:40Approaching Fear and Honoring Past Experiences
13:19Taking Action and Changing Future Experiences
17:28Honoring Fear and Choosing Compassion
20:07Creating New Pathways in the Brain
21:25Changing Trajectory and Empowering Yourself
22:28Choosing to Take Care of Yourself
24:04Creating New Pathways in Relationships
25:19The Importance of Love in Relationships
26:26Miscommunication and Different Ways of Showing Love
27:18Approaching Conversations with Hope Instead of Fear
28:13The Power of Compassion in Relationships
29:02Shifting from Fear to Hope in Relationships
30:23Crawling Out of Emotional Holes
30:56The Difference Between Problems and Solutions
31:44The Magic of Shifting Energy and Perspectives
34:35Approaching Conversations with Compassion
35:18Honoring Where You Are in Relationships
36:06Being Gracious with Yourself in Relationships
37:28Practical Exercise: Checking In with Loved Ones
39:03The Power of Daily Check-Ins in Relationships
39:39Extending Love and Care in Relationships
42:41Applying the Lessons in Different Relationships
44:09Connecting with Dr. Heather Browne
45:25Leading with Hope and Love in the World