Vulnerability & Personal Growth with Aubrey Shaffner

EP 211 with Aubrey Shaffner

Host, Pastry Chef, Educator

In this heartfelt episode of The Golden Approach, host Aubrey reflects on personal challenges with vulnerability, self-expression, and control, sharing insights from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). As the new year approaches, Aubrey encourages personal reflection, gratitude, and grounding practices for growth. The episode explores setting goals, understanding the root of desires, and focusing on impact over perfection, with the aim of building better relationships and a kinder, more curious world.

EPISODE OUTLINE

[00:00:00] Welcome to the Golden Approach

[00:00:26] Overcoming Childhood Fears

[00:02:53] Personal Reflection and Gratitude

[00:05:37] The Impact of DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy)

[00:07:40] Going to the Root

[00:20:03] Playing the Infinite Game, Learning Daily Improvements

[00:30:35] End of Year Reflections and Announcements

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Simone Biles Rising

DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy)

Infinite Games by Simon Sinek

EP 204: Call of our Soul with Elyse Preston

Sunny Side Creative

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