School of Self-Image Tonya Leigh

The Responsible Hedonist: Balancing Pleasure and Responsibility
 
In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh explores the philosophy of hedonism and how it can be practiced responsibly. She discusses the importance of prioritizing pleasure and happiness in life, while also being ethical and making choices that positively impact the world. Tonya shares her personal experience of being accused of being a hedonist and how she embraces it as a compliment. Despite growing up in a culture that viewed pleasure as sinful, she believes in finding a balance and maximizing life's pleasures. Tune in to learn how to be a responsible hedonist and create a better, brighter, and more fulfilling life.
 
Episode Breakdown
02:51 Responsible hedonism.
07:34 Ultimate pain of unfulfilled potential.
10:26 Responsible hedonism.
14:11 Hedonistic budgeting.
20:58 Ultimate hedonism.
22:46 Your charmed life awaits.
 
Quotes:
02:46 - "But I also consider myself a responsible hedonist."
04:13 - "So many people have confused true pleasure, which is what I teach within the School of Self-Image, with escaping their lives."
07:34 - "That is at the end of your life, on your deathbed, looking back and realizing that you lived maybe 5% or maybe even less of what your potential held."
15:11 - "Allocating your pleasures wisely ensures the steady stream of joy throughout your life rather than a one-time explosion of happiness."
17:14 - "What I can tell you is that the more I savor my life, the more I enjoy it, the more I am present in it, the better my life gets."
 
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In this unscripted episode, Tonya opens up about her resistance to recording a very personal podcast. She discusses her journey of getting back to her roots and the challenges she has faced along the way. Tune in to join her as she shares her experience and reflects on the importance of embracing the unscripted moments in life.
Episode Details:
01:36 Moving back home and personal experience. 
06:39 A wild time in my life. 
09:29 Search for identity and purpose. 
13:55 Returning to my roots. 
19:22 Sense of community and longevity. 
24:26 Southern culture and alignment. 
28:08 Getting back to our roots. 
32:38 A charmed life.
 
Quotes:
 
"Maybe some of you are listening to this and you're thinking, I want to get away from this place as far as I can."
"We set off and we try on different things and we go on this great adventure, all trying to figure it out."
"I think when you are being true to yourself when you're being honest about what you desire; when you are not trying to follow everybody else, but you're listening to your own internal wisdom, I think that is always, always progression."
"But what's crazy is I'm coming back as a new version of myself."
"I have built a monster. I'm not happy. I want to burn it down."
"I believe that our roots will always help us grow."
"You know, when I think about Southern Charm, I think about taking the time to appreciate the little moments, the morning coffee, the smile from a stranger."
"Your nine-year-old self will raise a flute to you one day and say, well done, darling."
 
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Creating Your Couture Life: The Power of Dream Fittings!
 
In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of a "couture life" custom-made to fit our souls. She introduces the idea of "dream fittings" and emphasizes the importance of pursuing our dreams. 
Tonya also discusses the significance of working on one's identity and self-image. She points out that many people neglect this aspect of personal development, which can lead to feeling stuck and self-sabotage. By not working on our identity, individuals may struggle to create the life they truly want.
Tonya emphasizes the need to prioritize this aspect of personal development encourages listeners to explore their true desires and aspirations and explores the importance of tangible experiences, trying things on to test out dreams and goals. She encourages individuals to actively engage in real-world situations to gain a better understanding of what truly aligns with their passions and values. Enjoy this insightful 'Dream Fittings' episode 
 
Episode Details:
02:26 Appreciating the ordinary. 
05:58 A couture life. 
09:23 Fear of failure and confidence. 
13:48 Finding a fitting dream. 
8:00 Dream fittings and exploration. 
20:31 Blessings in disguise. 
30:47 Join to learn more.
 
Quotes:
"Because when you really appreciate the ordinary, that's when it becomes extraordinary."
 "It's why so many people sabotage themselves because they don't work on the number one thing that is determining the quality of their life."
"It's believing that no matter what's going to happen, you're going to be okay."
"I'm someone who's willing to fail."
"You're so afraid of being called flighty or flaky that you're not willing to experiment."
"You're going to have to go out there and try it on."
"Testing your dreams out in little ways to see how they fit is the key to living a couture life."
 
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Handling Fear with Confidence
In this episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the topic of fear and how it is something that we will always experience to some degree. She emphasizes that being fearless is not realistic, but instead suggests that we can approach fear with style and grace. Tonya shares her insights on different types of fears, from normal fears to phobias, fear of failure, fear of rejection, and existential fears. She encourages her listeners to embrace their fears and find ways to navigate through them. This episode is part of Tonya's "Week of Calm" series and offers valuable insights on fear and personal development.  Join Tonya as she shares her wisdom on how to do fear in style.
Episode breakdown:
00:01:41 Fear of failure.
00:05:13 Overcoming fear and limitations.
00:09:39 Not being afraid of fear.
00:15:58 Style and dealing with fear.
00:19:30 Alter egos and power poses.
00:22:23 Courage through fashion.
Quotes:
00:20 - "I believe if we're going to do fear, we can do it in style."
03:36 - "It's really unfortunate that they don't teach us how to navigate fear when we're in elementary school."
09:49 - "I look fear in the eye and I say to it, I'm not backing down. Let's go."
11:53 - "When you reprogram your identity to be a match for what you want, what you want starts seeking you in return."
16:08 - "Style has actually helped me to not be afraid of being afraid and to deal with fear."
16:48 - "If I'm going to be afraid, I want to do it with some swagger."
21:19 - "I deserve to be seen."
24:02 - "Figuring out what style of clothing and what color of clothing helps you to feel confident and courageous can help you not be afraid of being afraid."
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Finding Calm in a Stressful World
 
In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of chilling out and finding relaxation in our lives. She shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the tendency to be intense and controlling. Tonya explores whether this mindset serves us and if we want to change it. She also touches on a conversation she had with Sarah and her boyfriend about anxiety and how it can push us forward. Tune in to learn more about finding calm and enjoying life.
 
Episode Details:
 
3:32 How to chill out. 
06:37 Learning to chill out.
11:00 Technology and relaxation.
13:11 Body conditioning and self-image.
20:28 Chilling out and productivity.
23:10 Can I be competitive and chill at the same time?
26:27 Not chill in the passenger seat.
31:10 Monitoring and questioning assumptions.
34:49 Healthy lifestyle choices.
 
Quotes:
 
"Anxiety keeps me going."
 "I was running from the fear of not being able to take care of my daughter."
"I'm blown away by how this is the missing piece that I just did not understand."
"Can I be competitive and chill at the same time?"
 "I want to practice being a Federer, not a McEnroe."
"Even at the end, I'm going to be right there with you going nowhere and just giving myself so much love and compassion and reminding myself in this moment, I am OK."
"Did they increase your negative tension or did they inspire you to take a deep breath and to chill out?"
 "One is there is no hurry because usually when I'm stressed, my brain wants to freak me out, tell me I need to hurry, hurry, hurry."
 
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Conscious Consumption: How Your Choices Impact Your Life
 
In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of conscious consumption. She prompts listeners to reflect on what they have consumed throughout the day and its impact on their lives. Tonya also introduces the upcoming "Week of Calm" workshop and shares her experience of finding calm amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about the power of conscious consumption and how it can positively shape your life.
What Tonya covers in this episode: 
01:04 Week of Calm. 
07:05 Conscious consumption.
09:22 Self-image and reference group.
15:11 Consuming sexy foods.
18:38 Letting go of consumption.
 
Quotes:
 
What have you consumed today? From the books you've read to the people you've hung out with to the music you've listened to, and even to the food that you've ingested.  I want you to think about the impact that those consumptions are having on your life. Are you consuming consciously?
If it's meant to be it's up to me.
If you want to change your life one of the quickest and fastest ways to do it is to start consciously consuming what you want to become.
I put myself in certain environments that instantly shook me up to potential new perspectives and new ways of thinking and therefore fast-tracked my growth and my experience in those areas.
Do you want to become that thing that you're consuming? Because if you don't, you need to stop consuming it.
A beautiful life has more to do with what you subtract than what you add.
 
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