Self-Coaching

Dr. Joe Luciani
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A revolutionary, new approach to alleviating life’s emotional struggles

  1. 9 июн.

    The Problem with Being Nice

    Are you being kind—or simply afraid to disappoint people? In this episode of Self-Coaching, Dr. Joe explores the hidden costs of being “too nice.” While kindness is a virtue, chronic people-pleasing often comes at the expense of authenticity, healthy boundaries, and self-respect. Learn how to distinguish genuine compassion from insecurity-driven approval-seeking, and discover how to be both caring and assertive without guilt.

    21 мин.

  2. 26 апр.

    What if Emotional Struggle is a Habit?

    Most people experience insecurity as something personal—as if it’s part of who they are. But what if it’s not a flaw at all, just a habit that’s been practiced over time? In this episode, I introduce what I call the stream of insecurity-driven thinking—the state where your thoughts feel urgent, convincing, and hard to step away from. The key isn’t to fight those thoughts, but to recognize when you’re in the stream. Because in that moment, you still have a choice. And while habits are stubborn and will continue to pull you back in, learning to step out of the stream—again and again—is how real change begins.

    20 мин.

  3. 12 апр.

    When Did Life Stop Being Fun?

    We tend to think growing up means becoming more serious—but what if it also means quietly losing something essential? In this Self-Coaching episode, we explore the shift from the spontaneous, carefree joy of childhood to the more measured, self-conscious way we move through adult life. Through everyday examples—and a simple visit to a playground—you’ll begin to see how natural playfulness doesn’t disappear… it just gets buried under habit, responsibility, and self-monitoring. This isn’t about trying to be a child again. It’s about recognizing that the spark is still there—and learning how to stop holding it back. You’ll come away with a fresh perspective on why we suppress lightness, and how small moments of humor, spontaneity, and ease can begin to re-enter your life—without effort, and without pretending.

    17 мин.

  4. 29 мар.

    When Life Can’t Compete—With Your Phone

    How far away is your phone right now? Within reach? Of course it is. This Self-Coaching podcast isn’t about addiction, and it’s not about telling you to use your phone less. It’s about something quieter—and possibly more important. What happens when something more engaging is always available? Something you can turn to instantly, fill a gap with, or simply check… just because it’s there. Maybe it’s not about distraction at all. Maybe our tolerance for boredom—for the slower, more mundane moments of life—is quietly shrinking. This episode explores that shift. Not dramatically. Not critically. Just an honest look at how our experience of life may be changing—and what we might want to hold onto before everything needs something more.

    16 мин.

  5. 20 мар.

    Life Is Short—Please Don’t Remind Me

    In this Self-Coaching episode, I take you inside Rome’s infamous “bone church,” a place that forced me to confront a truth we all quietly avoid: life is short. But this isn’t about death—it’s about how we live. Why do we push certain thoughts away? And what happens when we stop running from them? You may find parts of this unsettling—I did—but what lies on the other side of that discomfort may surprise you. Because sometimes, the very thoughts we avoid are the ones that wake us up, sharpen our priorities, and remind us what really matters.

    16 мин.

  6. 10 мар.

    Stop Obeying Insecurity

    Insecurity talks to all of us. Don’t risk that. Stay safe. Don’t say too much. Don’t let people see too much. Most of us assume those feelings are something we have to obey. But what if that isn’t true? In this Self-Coaching podcast, I explore a simple but powerful discovery: you can feel insecure without letting it run your life. The breakthrough isn’t eliminating insecurity—it’s learning that you don’t have to obey it.

    21 мин.

  7. 8 февр.

    Be Yourself. Stop Living a Lie

    Living a lie usually isn’t intentional. It grows out of a long-standing habit of feeling that, somehow, you’re just not okay as you are. To manage that feeling, you learn to monitor yourself, avoid conflict, and keep parts of who you are hidden to feel safe. Over time, adapting and self-editing can start to feel like maturity or self-control, rather than a cover-up. Over time, that way of living creates pressure. Constant self-monitoring can lead to anxiety, chronic tension, and a feeling of never fully being at ease. Decisions start revolving around what won’t upset, won’t expose, or won’t risk rejection. This Self-Coaching podcast looks at how that pattern takes hold—and how learning to be yourself again can ease anxiety and restore a sense of freedom and self-trust.

    20 мин.

  8. 28 янв.

    Why therapy doesn’t always work

    Therapy works. It can reduce suffering, offer clarity, and help people feel less alone in their pain. And yet, many thoughtful, self-aware people quietly ask a question they’re almost embarrassed to voice: If I understand myself so well, why hasn’t my life really changed? In this episode, I explore why therapy doesn’t always work—not because it fails outright, but because relief, insight, and safety are often mistaken for transformation. Feeling better is real progress, but it isn’t the same as living differently. In this Self-Coaching episode, we’ll look at how therapy can unintentionally become palliative—soothing distress without interrupting the habits that keep recreating it—why insight alone rarely sets us free, and how understanding the past can sometimes delay change in the present. This isn’t an attack on therapy. It’s an honest examination of its limits, and a conversation for anyone who’s been “doing the work” and still feels stuck. If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy is helping you cope—or helping you change—this episode is for you.

    24 мин.
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A revolutionary, new approach to alleviating life’s emotional struggles

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  • Автор
    Dr. Joe Luciani
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    238
  • Ограничения
    Без ненормативной лексики
  • Авторские права
    © 2020 by Joseph J. Luciani, Ph.D.
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    Self-Coaching

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