In this latest episode of The Bunker Talk, we sat down with women’s leadership coach Suzette Bravo to discuss the subconscious “stories” that drive our suffering and the importance of self-leadership.
Episode Highlights: In this conversation, we dive deep into emotional intelligence and the road to healing. Here are some of the key takeaways:
- The Work of “Is It True?”: Suzette introduces the four questions of Byron Katie to help listeners dismantle the false narratives that cause anger and resentment.
- Pain vs. Suffering: A powerful distinction—while pain in life is inevitable, the suffering we endure around that pain is often a choice based on the stories we tell ourselves.
- The Glass Case of Emotion: Suzette shares her raw journey through grief after losing her husband and how sobriety became her path to authentic presence.
- Non-Violent Communication: How to use the phrase “The story I’m telling myself about this is…” to resolve conflict in relationships without being defensive.
- Swimming Upstream for Youth: Insights into Suzette’s new project to help teenage girls build strong belief systems before they reach adulthood, countering the “comparison culture” of social media.
Listen to the Full Episode: You can catch the entire conversation with Suzette Bravo by clicking here to watch the episode on YouTube.