Finding FreedomHow to Live Unapologetically with Steve Anderson
What does it really mean to be free? Former nonprofit director Steve Anderson joins Dawn to share his perspectives on embracing emotional freedom, overcoming fear and self-doubt, and living life unapologetically as your true self. Steve reflects on his personal journey to express himself openly without anxiety, gain confidence in his emotions, and let go of expectations. Find out about taking risks, making space for failure, and questioning self-limiting beliefs, the balances between freedom and responsibility in relationships, parenting, and professional roles, and making responsible choices.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Freedom means taking responsibility, setting boundaries, and deciding based on internal values. Steve stresses saying "no" as vital for maintaining freedom—protecting individual needs, resisting external pressures, and fostering authenticity in the journey of self-discovery.
- While freedom of speech is widely supported, concerns arise over self-censorship among students. Embracing diverse perspectives becomes crucial for true freedom, encouraging open dialogue and enriching the learning environment.
- Balancing parental responsibilities and personal freedom is essential. Releasing guilt is key, enabling a more focused and fulfilling commitment to family life. This delicate equilibrium promotes a healthier and more harmonious parenting experience.
- Emotional freedom is voicing feelings without fear of judgement. Steve values spaces that allow sharing perspectives, fostering understanding, and discovering common ground. This openness contributes to a supportive and emotionally liberated environment.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Freedom is when I go, Oh, this is what I think this is what I feel this is what I'm interested in. And I have the ability to act on it’
‘Freedom requires effort and choice, but fear can hold us back’
‘They say you should have a plan. But I don't always have a plan’
EPISODE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE GUEST
Steve Anderson is married and has two sons. He is the former director of the nonprofit Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota, where he led national and international transformational weekends for boys. He has over ten years of experience working with men and boys, developing the emotional awareness and skills they need to reach their full potential. He also has over 20 years of experience teaching people how to be more effective communicators. He lived through his dad’s spectacular burnout as a teenager and works with fathers to help them avoid doing the same in their own lives. He is a certified professional coach with training in applied neuroscience.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Welcome to Finding Freedom, the show exploring diverse perspectives on freedom—what it is, what it isn't, and the ways it can be attained or restricted in physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions. We'll delve into challenging topics that prompt reflection and reconsideration. Whether in life, business, or love, achieving freedom means expressing oneself authentically, choosing a life aligned with personality, and breaking free from societal expectations. Join us as we navigate the facets of freedom and discuss the paths to liberation. Are you ready to find your freedom?
ABOUT THE HOST
Dawn Morgan, hypnotherapist and business mentor, guides individuals in discovering personal and business freedom amid life's challenges. Having faced trauma, attacks, divorce, and more, she believes in learning and growing from every experience. Life is for living, and Dawn helps uncover the innate qualities within—hope, resilience, compassion, wisdom, and confidence—empowering others to choose growth and find their freedom.
CONTACT METHOD
EMAIL ME - dawn@findingfreedom.academy
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