Happy Smiling People

#105 Dr. Leslie Newman - How to Stop Living on Autopilot

Happy Smiling People

Show Notes

Dr. Leslie Newman is a psychologist, speaker, and author.

In this episode, we discuss: how we can feel more connected with ourselves when we stop being so busy, the impact of having a faith, the Gen Z interest in religion and seeking a deeper meaning, managing reactions and emotional resilience techniques, aligning your morning and daily habits to ground your emotions, understanding and managing our emotional reactions, the impact trust and self-awareness can have on your life, and much more!

Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠

Find Leslie online: Website: https://drlesliebnewman.com/

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Leslie Newman 02:17 How can we feel more connected with ourselves when we stop being so busy 07:54 The impact of having a faith 10:23 The gen Z interest in religion and seeking a deeper meaning 12:44 Managing reactions and emotional resilience techniques and aligning your morning 17:40 Practicing emotional release and safe expression 22:29 Grounding techniques and connecting with the earth 27:52 Chakras, love, and the power of sound and intention 31:10 Direct knowing and intuition as pathways to guidance 36:45 The importance of creativity, play, and self-expression 51:10 Practical steps for habit building and self-trust 52:38 Encouragement and trusting your life journey

energy work, consciousness, meditation, self-awareness, spirituality, emotional resilience, habits, authenticity, grounding, healing

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