Over This Should
Welcome to Over This Should, the podcast where we ditch societal expectations, challenge the "shoulds" holding women back, and embrace life on your own terms. Hosted by Pamela Meadows, this empowering series features inspiring conversations, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you set boundaries, boost confidence, and live authentically.
Designed for women ready to step into their power, Over This Should covers topics like self-love, emotional intelligence, navigating relationships, and achieving personal and professional growth. Whether you’re redefining success, balancing life’s demands, or seeking inspiration, this podcast provides the tools and support you need to create a fulfilling, unapologetic life.
Join us every week for uplifting stories, actionable advice, and thought-provoking interviews that empower you to live boldly and authentically. Let’s redefine what it means to thrive—together!
Over This Should
Steps to a More Authentic Life with Jonathan Marion
In this episode of Over This Should, I sit down with Dr. Jonathan Marion, a transformational life coach, who introduces his BEING model, a powerful framework that helps individuals live authentically. Dr. Marion shares how a spinal injury forced him to confront and redefine his sense of identity and self-worth, challenging everything he had identified with. He also reflects on his journey from academia to life coaching, discussing the importance of self-awareness in navigating life’s challenges, and how shifting from external validation to internal validation can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Key Takeaways:
- Aligning your life with true values leads to greater fulfillment.
- Childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping identity.
- Authenticity begins with understanding how you want to show up in the world.
- Mindfulness helps you respond rather than react in difficult situations.
- The concept of "should" can lead to resentment and disempowerment.
- Embracing your identity as a "human being" rather than a "human doing" enhances self-worth.
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are skills you can develop over time.
- Internal validation provides lasting fulfillment, while external validation is fleeting.
- Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
This episode is packed with insights for anyone seeking to align their actions with their values, develop emotional intelligence, and redefine what fulfillment looks like. Whether you're navigating life’s challenges, exploring your identity, or striving to live authentically, this conversation provides actionable steps and inspiration. I’d love to hear what you enjoyed the most from this episode—please share your thoughts!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Transformation
01:52 - Journey from Academia to Life Coaching
06:10 - The Impact of Childhood Experiences
08:56 - Understanding Authenticity
11:48 - The Importance of Relationships
15:04 - Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
18:06 - Future Casting and Emotional Intelligence
23:47 - Redefining Identity Beyond Accomplishments
28:33 - The BEING Model: A Path to Authentic Living
37:10 - Exploring Fulfillment: Internal vs. External Validation
43:25 - Navigating Life's Challenges: Embracing Authenticity
49:20 - The Importance of Asking for Help
55:04 - Next Steps: Taking Action Towards Your Best Life