The Way Forward

Fliss Goldsmith
The Way Forward

The Way Forward Podcast is your direct link to the Emotional Wellbeing support you need right now. Empowerment committed guests along with host Fliss Goldsmith deliver honest exploration of those under-discussed issues that influence our Emotional, Physical and Mental Wellness daily. This is your opportunity to gain impactful ideas and gently begin making those changes today – so that you move forwards into the life you deserve. Your most optimal life, whatever that looks like for you.

  1. 10/16/2024

    33: Looking Back to Move Forwards

    Looking Back to Move Forward Today I am blessed to be joined by Storyteller and Emotional Wellness Researcher Lalith Wijedoru. Having met at a conference this year we knew instantly that we had a mutual appreciation and a Podcast episode to share. Using both our personal childhood experiences and looking at the roles of our Father’s in our upbringing we find out why looking back is essential if we ever want to move forwards. So today we are going to walk you through the following: • How our father’s own upbringing affected their parenting styles • How we saw our father’s growing up • How we felt they saw us as children and how this shaped our view of our self • The impact of unexpressed or poorly expressed emotions • Why Pride can be a scary emotion • What our 8-year-old and 80-year-old selves may think of us now. You’ll leave with: • Ideas around the importance of emotional literacy • Understanding intergenerational trauma • Learnings on how to begin to heal emotional wounds • Insights into self-image and self-worth • Why Leadership is not perfection but authenticity • How to lean into forgiveness of yourself and others With Love and Empowerment X Fliss X Find Fliss and more Emotional Empowerment over at www.codesignwithfliss.com Email: hello@flissgoldsmith.com Or connect on Socials. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codesignwithfliss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fliss-goldsmith-2110752 Contact Lalith Wijedoru here: www.behindyourmask.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lalith-wijedoru-88b30a/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.instagram.com/lalithwijedoru/

    32 min
  2. 10/02/2024

    32: Anger and Co Part 2

    ANGER AND CO PART 2. Anger is a very visceral emotion, I bet just thinking about anger can bring on that feeling of things bubbling over into arguments, misunderstandings and even fights. I see anger as a red-light warning that there is something going on underneath the anger – and researchers are split on whether it is a primary or secondary emotion. Luckily the tools and techniques to processing anger in a healthy way don’t rely on the category it falls in to. One of Anger’s near neighbours is Contempt (and that requires a pinch of disgust) so we are going to put it under the microscope to find out why we so often go there. (If you haven’t listened to Anger and Co Part1 it’s really beneficial to start from there and listen in sequence to the Episodes to extract the most from them) So today I am going to walk you through the following: What contempt is and how it physically feels Why contempt focuses on the inadequacy of others How creating a superiority/inferiority dynamic is damaging What external actions signal our contempt How contempt signals a need to reframe How contempt and anger on a chronic basis lead to physical ill health Why repeatedly processing anger with contempt damages mental health. You’ll leave with: The confidence to correctly identify contempt The skills to utilise the right tools from your emotional backpack to remedy it Higher level of Emotional Literacy Remedies for frequently frequented contempt pitfalls Ways to use contempt to provoke healthy change With Love and Empowerment X Fliss X Find Fliss and more Emotional Empowerment over at www.codesignwithfliss.com Or connect on Socials. Instagram and Facebook: @codesignwithfliss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fliss-goldsmith-2110752

    22 min
  3. 07/17/2024

    30: Overwhelmed with LIFE!

    OVERWHELEMED! Let’s face it – every single one of us is facing a sense of chronic overwhelm. But just thinking about overwhelm is – well OVERWHELMING! Fear not, I am here to guide you through understanding what it is and most importantly what we can do about it. By listening to this episode you are prioritising your wellbeing and that positively impacts everyone you connect with – you are literally making the world a better place 😊 We will take a look at: What overwhelm is – visceral definition incoming! The difference between overwhelm and stress Why it is SO BAD for our health, emotionally, mentally and physically Why we are stuck in an overwhelm cycle How to recognise overwhelm and deal with it effectively 5 top tips to reduce the frequency and impact of it on our lives. Why trusted friends are VITAL and why we aren’t all everyone’s trusted friend (it’s OK!) Why I roll on the floor, dance in the supermarket and may be asking you to join me! You’ll leave with: The confidence to correctly identify overwhelm and the triggers The skills to utilise the right tools from your emotional backpack to remedy it Ideas to ensure you can practice prevention as well as cure Remember to check out past episodes – especially the tremendous 2 part offering on Self Compassion – it will boost your emotional skills backpack enormously! With Love and Empowerment X Fliss X Find Fliss and more Emotional Empowerment over at www.codesignwithfliss.com Or connect on Socials. Instagram and Facebook: @codesignwithfliss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fliss-goldsmith-2110752

    33 min
  4. 06/12/2024

    28: Shame, Shame, Shame on Who? You (and me!)

    Shame, Shame, Shame on Who? You (and me!) Did you know that the majority of our negative behaviours are rooted in shame? Just the word shame evokes a pain so raw and visceral that Author of finding fish, Antwone Fisher describes how he would choose being repeatedly physically beaten over experiencing shame. Ouch indeed. If we can address our shame, our processes and reactions to it – then we have the key to more positive, productive and supportive behaviours going forward. Like the sound of that? Me too! So where are we journeying to in today’s emotional adventure? • We will explore what shame is and why it creates a feeling of UNWORTHINESS within us. • What connection FEAR has to shame and our sense of place and belonging. • We identify the 3 ELEMENTS Shame requires to thrive • I’ll explain how ‘SHAMELESS’ has been wrongly used for centuries • I reveal what the ANTIDOTE to shame is • And the strategies you need to work through and OVERCOME shame in any situation. All your relationships (including the one you have with yourself) will thank you for it. So, let’s set off together and unearth some truths to ensure your tomorrow is brighter than today. Because YOU deserve the most optimal future, whatever that looks like individually to you. It would certainly be a SHAME to miss out on this one. With Love and Empowerment X Fliss X Find Fliss and more Emotional Empowerment over at www.codesignwithfliss.com Or connect on Socials. Instagram and Facebook: @codesignwithfliss

    29 min
  5. 05/15/2024

    26: Eco Living - Planet positive changes for your life

    Eco – Living – Marisha Kay Marisha Kay joins us to talk about the realities of eco-living and how each and every one of us can start making a positive impact for positive change right now. She and her partner Andy own a beautiful Eco Living shop in Belper which is making life super easy with it’s online availability too. Earth Harmony is a star of the Belper green scene. This shop has everything from shampoo, toilet roll, fabric softener and toothpaste to wine, chocolate, and period products. A community owned, zero waste venture that puts its customers first Offering online ordering and local delivery means that shopping from the likes of Amazon can be a thing of the past. We talk about the financial cost of earth friendly shopping as well as how our time strapped society can also benefit from slowing down while they make conscientious choices for their lives and community. We get very honest about the practicalities that people are facing and how we can take our own personal situation and adapt something we are already doing, for an eco-alternative without suffering a loss of time or finances. You’ll find out how to easily analyse the raft of ‘green’ products on the market and find out the credentials of the company offering them, the ingredients and the ethics that make up the whole package. ethicalconsumer.org is the website for all your questions easily answered! You can join their co-operative from just £50 for the year and get 10% discount on everything you purchase. Local businesses can also benefit getting their membership at £100 for the year and 20% off everything. Earth Harmony puts people before planet and profit, sharing any surplus between their founders, workers, customers, and investors. So, the more you shop, the bigger the return – how brilliant is that?! With Love and Empowerment X Fliss X Find Fliss and more Emotional Empowerment over at www.codesignwithfliss.com Or connect on Socials. Instagram and Facebook: @codesignwithfliss You can start making a difference and connect with Marisha here- Website: earthharmony.online Instagram and Facebook :@earthharmonybelper For Product Credentials check out: ethicalconsumer.org

    38 min

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The Way Forward Podcast is your direct link to the Emotional Wellbeing support you need right now. Empowerment committed guests along with host Fliss Goldsmith deliver honest exploration of those under-discussed issues that influence our Emotional, Physical and Mental Wellness daily. This is your opportunity to gain impactful ideas and gently begin making those changes today – so that you move forwards into the life you deserve. Your most optimal life, whatever that looks like for you.

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