Navigating Life's Tides: Overcoming Toxic Relationships with Amanda Kirkland

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Dec 20, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Mya Fields interviews Amanda Kirkland, a personal growth coach, about successfully navigating difficult relationships. Amanda shares her journey from real estate development to coaching and how she discovered her purpose in helping others with toxic relationships. They discuss the difference between coaching and therapy, the importance of caring what others think, and the role of personal work in coaching. Amanda emphasizes the need to understand the unconscious mind and the power of authenticity. The conversation also touches on the beauty of diversity and the challenges of changing others. The episode concludes with Amanda sharing her contact information for those interested in her coaching services.

Takeaways

Toxic relationships can have a significant impact on our lives, and it's important to recognize and address them.
Caring what others think is a natural human response and can serve as a defense mechanism to protect ourselves.
Coaching focuses on goal-oriented results and provides tools and accountability to help individuals make positive changes.
Understanding the unconscious mind can provide valuable insights into our behaviors and help us break free from negative patterns.
Embracing authenticity and recognizing the beauty of diversity can lead to personal growth and healthier relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Amanda's Journey to Personal Growth Coaching

03:01 Discovering Dysfunctional and Toxic Relationships

05:39 Recognizing Dysfunction in Work Environments

08:19 The Importance of Caring What Others Think

12:59 Understanding the Role of Personal Work in Coaching

14:19 Exploring the Unconscious Mind

18:09 Arriving at Purpose and Authenticity

20:10 The Beauty of Diversity and Perspective

23:07 Difference Between Coaching and Therapy

24:38 Coaching as Goal and Results-Oriented