712. The Power of Vulnerability, Service and Forgiveness w/ Vishen Lakhiani, Anne Lamott & Lewis Howes

Hey Heal Squad, get ready to heal, transform and grow through the power of vulnerability and surrender with Heal Squad All Stars Lewis Howes, Annie Lamott and Vishen Lakhiani. We discuss equating surrender with weakness - which I was guilty of until I learned to embrace the power of vulnerability. We also discuss confronting suppressed memories, particularly around sexual abuse, and the scarcity of representation, struggles with self-abandonment and repetitive relationship patterns, engaging in an inner dialogue with our younger selves to unveil deep wounds, and empowering commitments to radical self-love and authenticity. The episode also explores the enriching experiences of cultural diversity during travels, spreading hope and empathy, lessons learned from engaging with older adults and the significance of sharing love and acts of service. If you seek inner peace and meaning, this Heal Squad All Stars is a must!   Vishen Lakhiani Power of Focus in Meditation: focus on healing or personal growth makes longer meditation sessions more manageable.  Benefits of Short Meditation Sessions: just 15 minutes of the 'six phase' practice yields benefits for brain cognition, productivity, and clarity. Rectify with Ability and Equanimity: allowing individuals to forgive past traumas, let go of negativity, and reduce the need for constant recognition. Transcendent Healing Influence: focused forgiveness practices lead to unexpected healing.  Profound Reach of Forgiveness: a practice that can transcend space and time beyond scientific measurement leading to mutual healing.    Anne Lamott Changing Perspective on Surrender: a path towards peace of mind and letting go of weapons rather than a display of weakness. Radical Self-Love and Self-Care: instead of seeking external achievements or possessions, nurture oneself and become attuned to the source of love and peace within. Shifting Focus from Receiving to Giving: fulfillment comes from what is given.  Honoring the Elderly: connecting with and learning from them provides insights to enrich life. Spreading Hope: being a source of hope for others creates a collective atmosphere of optimism, thereby reinforcing the shared hope. Lewis Howes Power of Vulnerability: the concept of vulnerability as transformative begins the journey. Challenging False Confidence: false confidence and ego-driven behaviors are defense mechanisms born from past traumas and the need to appear tough and competent. Addressing Childhood Sexual Abuse: the lack of representation and societal expectations hinders the ability to confront trauma.  Inner Child Dialogue: therapeutic technique of conversing with your inner child allows suppressed emotions from childhood to surface and induce healing. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: https://www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: https://www.noom.com Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.