Keywords

both/and practice, duality, grief, radical acceptance, personal growth, systemic injustice, emotional resilience, leadership, family dynamics, life lessons

Summary

In this conversation, Burgandy Holiday discusses the concept of the 'both/and' practice, which encourages individuals to hold two opposing truths simultaneously. She shares a personal story about her aunt's passing on her birthday, illustrating how she navigated grief while embracing personal growth and leadership within her family. The discussion emphasizes the importance of radical acceptance in recognizing both the challenges of systemic injustice and the moments of joy in life.

Takeaways

The both/and practice helps in holding dual truths.

Grief can coexist with personal growth.

Embracing leadership roles in family dynamics is vital.

Radical acceptance allows for a balanced perspective. The

negativity bias can be countered with conscious choice.

Personal stories can illustrate broader emotional truths.

Finding gratitude in difficult moments is empowering.

Acknowledging systemic injustice is important.

Emotional resilience is built through acceptance.

Life's challenges can lead to new opportunities for growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Be True Counseling

04:19 Crisis Energy Rest

06:17 BOTH/AND Thinking

12:15 Internal Family Systems brief overview

14:15 Boundaries are Life Preservers

18:03 Gratitude from the Inside, Out

18:58 Science as Receipts

19:55 Episode review

21:25 Credits