Kyira Wackett - Do You Romance the Destruction of Your Life?

The Deborah Peters Show

"Learn to accept what's out of your control, and decide how to control the things that you can.” -Kyira Wackett

Are you constantly looking for external factors to make you feel good or secure?

Are you ready to face your shame and start showing up authentically?

In this episode, we delve into the toxic cycle of the culture of hustle and mental health struggles. Discover the ways in which societal pressure has led to burnout and anxiety, leaving individuals feeling the need to constantly chase external validation. But fear not, as we also learn about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the importance of seeking help when needed.

Kyira Wackett is a mental health therapist, facilitator, and creator based in Portland, OR. She is the founder of Adversity Rising, which aims to empower individuals, companies, and communities to live a life on purpose. Kyira's work is inclusive of all learning styles and specializes in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma. She also supports other mental health professionals through resource development and sharing, continuing education courses, and public speaking engagements. Kyira's current research and training focus on shame, forgiveness, burnout, and grief. She believes in the power of radical acceptance and the capacity of every individual to author their own stories and overcome shame, fear, and anxiety.

Episode Highlights:

-The hustle culture: A recipe for mental health issues

-Battling to be okay: The pressure of external validation

-The root of our cultural problems

-Breaking free from a culture of normalized dysfunction

-The role of shame in high achievement

-Choosing to compete with yourself instead of others

-Prioritizing systemic change for employee well-being

-Recognizing the importance of rest and boundaries

-Herding the cattle in corporate culture

-The dangers of disconnecting from your authentic self

-The turning point for self-discovery

-Facing Shame: Learning to deal with a universal emotion

-Taking ownership of the decision

Know more about Kyira

Website: https://adversityrising.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqCNF8lI6hq8U2GNQsAJkQ

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