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It is not easy to lead a life in recovery, and maintaining that life takes an extraordinary amount of vulnerability. Drinking and abusing drugs fosters a strong sense of shame and guilt that is not easy to overcome. We often feel as though we will never be good enough, or that we will always disappoint our loved ones. Furthermore, we are often afraid to even succeed. The reality is that in order to grow and change we have to become vulnerable and express these feelings to those who are close to us.
This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, features Omar’s discussion with Joe. Joe is struggling with alcoholism and has been having trouble with staying sober. He has been hiding the feelings of guilt and shame with alcohol. Omar helps Joe process the reasons behind his emotions. Omar tells Joe to figuratively put down the gavel and embrace his own imperfections. He also reminds him of the power of vulnerability and how it fosters connection. Listen now!
What You Will Learn in this Episode:
[2:19] Joe discusses his struggle with staying sober and avoiding a relapse. [3:13] Omar explains what rehab offers to people and the reasons behind Joe feeling trapped. [5:01] When Joe’s drinking became out of control. [10:36] The ways in which Joe’s previous job allowed him to feel connection and what Joe is trying to feel by drinking. [18:44] The guilt and shame that Joe is trying to bury with alcohol. [20:44] Omar helps Joe uncover the reasons behind his shame and guilt. [24:36] The things that Joe needs to forgive himself for. [32:39] Omar explains the fear of success and why we self sabotage.  [37:44] The power of vulnerability and how it fosters connection. [42:00] Omar reassures Joe that it is okay to be truly vulnerable with his wife. [43:03] The group shares how they relate to Joe’s experiences and gives him words of wisdom and encouragement. [48:53] Embracing the perfection of being imperfect and vulnerable. For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/082
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Some of us have loving, caring, and supportive parents. Unfortunately, there are those of us who have toxic parents. They might be addicts, narcissists, or generally abusive. As children we fall into the habit of trying to be seen and heard by our parents, but with a toxic parent that never happens. Once we begin to heal our childhood trauma, we may realize that it is time to start setting boundaries with a toxic parent. Breaking away from a parent that is causing chaos in our lives will bring up enormous amounts of emotions. It may lead to grief, anger, or resentment. Embracing our emotions surrounding our new found relationship with the toxic parent will help us to heal from our childhood family dynamics.
This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, features Shannon getting to the bottom of her recent binge eating. The biggest stressor in her life is the recent change in her relationship with her mother. Omar helps Shannon process her emotions surrounding setting boundaries with her toxic mother. He reminds her to honor her emotions and accept her mother’s inability to fulfill her needs. Omar emphasizes that she no longer needs to tolerate her mother’s behavior. Damian and Samantha also share their progress updates with the group. Tune in to learn how to handle a toxic parent in a healthy way and the updates on the rest of the group. Listen now!
What You Will Learn in this Episode:
[3:00] Shannon discusses her recent binge eating disorder diagnosis. [5:10] Omar explains that the first step is softening the pressure that Shannon is putting herself under in her weight loss journey. [7:27] Omar and Shannon discuss the recent stressor in her life that could be triggering binge eating - setting hard boundaries with her mom. [11:11] Honoring the feelings surrounding having a narcissistic mother. [16:10] Accepting that a toxic parent will never be able to fulfill our needs and understanding that we don’t have to tolerate that. [18:21] Damian updates the group on his progress from the last call. [24:12] Samantha shares a new situation that she and her husband are facing. She also discusses her new found peace surrounding their relationship. [38:31] The overarching theme of boundaries and the importance of having the ability to choose for ourselves.  [39:44] Julia shares her experiences with setting boundaries with her job. [45:19] Letting go of our need to be valued, needed, and prove ourselves. For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/081
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If you are struggling with your health and physical wellness it is important to understand that you are not alone. Admitting you have a problem is always the first step. The next step is figuring out how the problem started. The final step is creating a reasonable and sustainable solution. Just like drugs, food can be addicting because it generates positive emotions when we consume it. Food is necessary to sustain our lives, but just like anything else it can be abused in order to distract us from our feelings.
In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Omar helps Damian heal his relationship with food. Once Damien became sober he began to use food in order to cope with emotions. This is a relatively common experience for individuals who stop using alcohol and drugs. They look to fill the void that drugs and alcohol were filling, and they often turn to food. Omar helps Damian identify the childhood trauma and beliefs that caused the void to begin with. He then helps Damian create a sustainable plan for healing and change. Tune in to learn about how healing our emotional traumas creates healing for our physical health. Listen Now! 
What You Will Learn in this Episode:
[2:19] Damian tells the group about the trouble he is having in regards to his health. [6:54] The consequences of not taking care of your health. [8:52] The way food helps us seek pleasure or avoid pain. [12:24] Omar walks Damian through the last time he felt joy. [16:22] The ways that Damian’s belief that he is not wanted has affected his life. [24:06] How reaching for food can provide us instant gratification. It makes us feel alive and excited. [26:26] The importance of developing a routine that includes joy and excitement. [34:29] Omar helps Damian create a sustainable plan for his health. [42:58] Damian shares some healthy things that he can begin to incorporate into his life. [47:13] The importance of being mindful of nurturing your brain's rewards system when you are trying to reprogram your thinking.  [52:39] The group shares their thoughts, words of wisdom, and encouragement for Damian. For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/080
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If you choose to be a parent, then raising your children is one of the most important jobs that you have, but it is also one of the hardest. Family dynamics can be complicated, but it is vital that we don’t pass along our generational trauma. Having the awareness to not repeat negative patterns in our parenting will help our children grow and thrive. As we deal with our own childhood, we simultaneously become better parents.  
This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, features Omar’s interview with Sterna Suissa. Sterna Suissa is a parent coach. She focuses on helping parents develop deep emotional connections with their children. The work that she does with parents enables them to foster a calm and loving home where your children can thrive. In this interview, Sterna and Omar discuss the importance of dealing with your own childhood issues in order to break generational trauma. Tune in to learn how to make sure your children feel seen and heard, how to cope with generational trauma, and how to create a loving and healthy home for your children. Listen now!
What You Will Learn in this Episode:
[4:38] Sterna discusses the factors that go into having a large family. [7:58] A child’s need to be seen and heard and how having that need unfulfilled can affect them in adulthood. [11:15] Generational trauma and the importance of boundaries in family relationships. [17:51] How to see and accept who your parents are and the importance of having compassion for them. [21:08] Sterna discusses how she became a coach for parents. [31:25] Serna’s advice on how to incorporate religion into parenting and the importance of not shaming your children. [33:50] Omar and Sterna discuss the impact of childhood trauma. [39:01] How to reparent ourselves in the ways we never recieved from our parents growing up. [41:25] The ways in which we can own our behaviors as parents and take action to change them. [50:44] How to hold space for our children and practical techniques for healthy parenting. [58:23] Sterna lets us know how to connect with her and shares her final thoughts! Learn more about Sterna here: https://sternasuissa.com
For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/079
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Self love is the biggest gift that we can give ourselves. We can often find ourselves looking for love from anywhere, but from ourselves. We try to seek validation from our partners, our jobs, society, parents, and many other outlets. Unfortunately most of the places we turn to are incapable of offering us complete approval and unconditional love. We find that the void simply cannot be filled, until we finally accept that the unconditional love we seek can only come from within ourselves.
This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, starts with Omar and Patrick's discussion on how to navigate Patrick's one year anniversary. It later turns into Omar teaching the group not only the importance, but also how to achieve self-acceptance and self love. Tune in to hear how to stop looking for outside validation and start recieving love from within.
What You Will Learn in this Episode:
[2:29] Patrick wonders how to celebrate a milestone in his sobriety in a healthy way. [5:08] Patrick discusses why it is so important to him that his wife recognizes his accomplishment of staying sober for a year. [8:38] Omar questions how much Patrick accepts and loves himself. [13:45] How our childhood experiences can set up expectations for our adult relationships. [20:46] Samantha shares her thoughts on Patrick’s situation and how she has managed the unrealistic expectations in her own marriage. [31:55] The cycles of communication in a long-term relationship. [35:00] Julia talks about her realization about how lonely she is and the unhealthy distractions she has developed. [44:56] Omar discusses the importance of realizing that we are enough and breaking through old belief systems that have fostered self-judgment. [50:30] The group shares their final thoughts, encouragement, and compassion with each other. For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/078
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Growth and change can be difficult. Most, if not all, people find change to be extremely uncomfortable, but it is a necessary evil in order to continue on the self-development journey. Ironically, we can often feel the change coming. Before major growth we usually feel restless, irritable, and discontent. This is the time when meditation and connection becomes extremely important. We have to reconnect with our truest intention and purpose in order to manifest the positive change that we need to make in order to keep growing.
This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching, features Omar’s interview with Chase Tolleson on Chase’s podcast Primal Man Pathway. Chase and Omar discuss the importance of self awareness and understanding when we need to take time to take care of ourselves. 
Listen in to learn how to take care of yourself even when caring for others and how to pivot your life in order to meet your own needs in a healthy manner.
What You Will Learn in this Episode:
[3:20] When Omar realized that personal growth and high level change was important. [7:32] Why consistent growth is important. [10:21] The fulfillment of divorcing yourself from the outcome and marrying the process. [17:40] Omar gets vulnerable about the place he has been in regarding changes that are coming up in his life. [27:11] How healing others can become draining and the importance of making space for taking care of ourselves. [36:28] Looking at how we can make space instead of what we can get rid of. [42:45] The dragon and the lion analogy. [55:25] Omar and Chase share their final thoughts on healing, recognizing limitations, and the importance of creating boundaries. [1:00:18] The meaning that primal has to Omar. For More Information on Chase Tolleson:
chasetolleson.com
@coach_chase_tolleson on IG
For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/077
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