The Missing Why

Annheete

Every event has a story. But the story isn’t the reason it happened. The Missing Why explores real situations — strange decisions, public incidents, conflicts, and moments people can’t explain — and uncovers the human behavior underneath them. Each episode follows a narrative from beginning to end, then reveals the psychology, incentives, and unseen pressures that made it inevitable. Not self-help. Not news. Not true crime. This is about understanding people. If you’ve ever asked “why would someone do that?” — this show answers it. New episodes weekly.

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  2. 08/08/2024

    Navigating Guilt, Shame, and Self-Blame: Healing Through Heart Connection

    Today's episode delves into the concept of emotional vanity, exploring how it relates to our sense of self and true essence. Dr. Alex discusses the idea of over-identity with our perceived worth and the impact of societal influences on our self-perception. By connecting to the heart, we can cut through these false identities. The focus shifts to desire vanity, a form of emotional vanity that affects how we seek approval and communicate. This thought-provoking discussion prompts deep introspection and personal growth. 00:00:23 - Understanding Emotional Vanity 00:00:55 - The Core Self vs. Shell Identities 00:01:17 - Connecting to the Heart 00:01:29 - Introduction to Desire Vanity 00:02:00 - The Role of Desire in Our Lives 00:02:31 - Consumerism and Ego Identities 00:03:03 - Entitlement Vanity and Its Consequences 00:03:14 - Balancing Desires with Heart's Intuition 00:03:56 - Personal Reflections on Desire Vanity 00:05:00 - Anxiety and Physical Manifestations 00:06:06 - Setting Up a New Office Space 00:06:47 - Heart's Desire vs. Societal Expectations 00:07:29 - Reflections on Past Business and Burnout 00:08:00 - Emotional Impact of Business Failure 00:08:42 - Reading from Overcoming Emotional Chaos 00:09:06 - Hurt and Desire Vanity 00:10:00 - Heart's Intelligence and Connection to God 00:10:54 - Ego Hurt and Healing 00:12:18 - Vanity and Emotional Pain 00:13:01 - Guilt, Regret, and Moving Forward 00:14:14 - Personal Journey of Guilt and Shame 00:15:06 - Physical Manifestations of Emotional Pain 00:16:17 - Compassion as a Key to Healing 00:17:10 - Self-Compassion Practice Download the Self Compassion Practice: www.emergenthumans.co/links

    Navigating Guilt, Shame, and Self-Blame: Healing Through Heart Connection

  3. 01/08/2024

    Finding Balance: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul with Catalina Milan

    Exploring the transition from physical to emotional healing, hosts Alex and guest Catalina Milan share their journeys of moving from traditional massage therapy to inner world work focused on the heart. Catalina emphasizes the importance of somatic healing and recognizing emotional pain in the body, while both guests highlight the power of working with the mind and heart. Join the conversation on leading and living from the heart in this insightful episode. Timestamps: [00:03:16] HeartMath for personal resilience. [00:06:27] Inner work and self-reliance. [00:08:38] Learning to slow down. [00:12:23] Physical manifestations of emotional pain. [00:19:03] Digestive health and SIBO. [00:20:23] Digestive issues and emotional trauma. [00:26:53] Heart and gut connection. [00:29:11] Accessing intuition for true health. [00:31:49] Following your inner knowingness. Connect with Catalina: www.mindbodysoulsynergy.com Connect with Alex: www.emergenthumans.co

    Finding Balance: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul with Catalina Milan

  4. 25/07/2024

    Overcoming the Inner Critic: Embracing Unshakable Self-Belief

    Exploring the theme of feeling like an imposter and not truly believing in oneself, this episode delves into the disconnect between how we present ourselves to the world and how we feel internally. Dr. Alex shares a personal epiphany about never feeling "enough" and the impact it has had on her achievements. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what truly drives them and consider the role of self-belief in their accomplishments. 00:00:30 - Feeling Like an Imposter 00:01:02 - Epiphany on Self-Worth 00:01:22 - Achievements Driven by Lack 00:02:03 - Cyclical Self-Doubt 00:02:35 - Starting a New Business 00:03:06 - Core Belief of Not Being Enough 00:03:27 - Self-Sabotage Patterns 00:03:48 - Upper Limit Problem 00:03:59 - Attitude Breathing Technique 00:04:20 - Breathing Confidence 00:04:52 - Soccer Memory for Confidence 00:06:06 - Finding Your Confidence Memory 00:07:00 - Rebuilding Neural Pathways 00:07:32 - Aligning Inner and Outer Self 00:07:53 - Resources and Conclusion Connect with Dr. AlexEmail: dralex@emergenthumans.co Resources to get started: emergenthumans.co/links

    Overcoming the Inner Critic: Embracing Unshakable Self-Belief

  5. 18/07/2024

    Navigating Illness and Growth: A Heart-Centered Approach

    In this episode of Live and Lead with Heart, Dr. Alex delves into the impactful book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. We explore the concept of an upper limit problem and how our subconscious minds can hinder us from breaking through to our full potential. Dr. Alex shares insights on integrating heart-centered approaches to personal growth and highlights the book's discussion on illness or accidents as a pattern to pay attention to. Tune in to learn how to overcome self-imposed limits and embrace transformative change. 00:00:23 - The Concept of Upper Limit Problem 00:00:54 - Integrating Heart into Personal Growth 00:01:25 - Illness and Accidents as Subconscious Barriers 00:02:09 - Personal Experience with Illness 00:03:33 - Reflecting on the Cause of Illness 00:04:14 - Processing Deep Emotions 00:04:45 - Physical Reactions to Emotional Stress 00:05:07 - Awareness of Avoidance Patterns 00:05:39 - Heart-Focused Breathing Technique 00:06:10 - Achieving Coherence for Better Decision Making 00:06:42 - Recognizing Patterns of Self-Sabotage 00:07:14 - Overcoming Anxiety and Fear of Change 00:07:57 - Taking Action Despite Fear 00:08:28 - Connecting with Your Heart for Guidance 00:09:10 - Practical Steps to Avoid Self-Sabotage

    Navigating Illness and Growth: A Heart-Centered Approach

  6. 11/07/2024

    The Power of Surrender: How to Stop Forcing and Start Living

    In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal story about encountering a herd of caribou on a challenging road trip, highlighting the balance between allowing things to happen naturally versus trying to force outcomes. The narrative prompts reflection on areas in life where you may be pushing too hard instead of going with the flow. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Allowing vs. Forcing 00:00:12 - Personal Shift and Awareness 00:00:23 - Connecting with the Heart 00:00:34 - Story: 4th of July in Eagle, Alaska 00:01:37 - Reflection on Forcing Outcomes 00:01:57 - Inner Work and Somatic Exercises 00:02:30 - The Cathartic Cry 00:03:23 - Forcing vs. Allowing in Weight Loss 00:04:05 - Emotional Weight and Stress 00:04:26 - Inquiry into Forcing Outcomes 00:04:48 - Heart-Centered Breathing Exercise 00:05:10 - Identifying Areas of Force 00:05:56 - Overachiever Mentality 00:06:50 - Invitation to Reflect and Let Go Connect with Dr. Alex: dralex@emergenthumans.coLinkedInFacebook Instagram Learn more about The Shift: www.emergenthumans.co/shift

    The Power of Surrender: How to Stop Forcing and Start Living

  7. 27/06/2024

    The Heart Approach to Getting Unstuck

    We all have moments of feeling stuck. Today we're unpacking what it looks like to approach getting unstuck from the heart instead of your head. Dr. Alex shares her recent journey and realizations with this process when following the suggestions of one of her own coaches before realizing adding heart added a lot more depth and a faster, deeper shift in the stuckness than just thinking through it. Connect with Dr. Alex: dralex@emergenthumans.coLinkedInFacebook Instagram

    The Heart Approach to Getting Unstuck

  8. 20/06/2024

    When Instinct Calls... But You Ignore...

    This week we're tuning into those moments in life when our gut/heart/intuition has spoken to us, but we've for some reason or another ignored it. Dr. Alex shares one of her earliest experiences of this from her career in a story about her first and only boss post chiropractic school that involves, guns, jail time and a hit man. While entertaining, this short episode is also an invitation to you to look for your own gut reactions and instinct calls in your history and start to explore what had you not trust them if you didn't follow their call . Have your own story? Share them with Dr. Alex via email or by connecting with her on social media. dralex@emergenthumans.coLinkedInFacebook Instagram

    When Instinct Calls... But You Ignore...
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About

Every event has a story. But the story isn’t the reason it happened. The Missing Why explores real situations — strange decisions, public incidents, conflicts, and moments people can’t explain — and uncovers the human behavior underneath them. Each episode follows a narrative from beginning to end, then reveals the psychology, incentives, and unseen pressures that made it inevitable. Not self-help. Not news. Not true crime. This is about understanding people. If you’ve ever asked “why would someone do that?” — this show answers it. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Annheete
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Missing Why