Unlocking Emotional Presence - Josh Connolly | EP 186

North Star Conversations with Will Polston

Unlocking Emotional Presence - Josh Connolly - North Star Conversations with Will Polston

Episode Notes

North Star Conversations with Will Polston - Episode - 186 - Unlocking Emotional Presence - Josh Connolly

Join me as I dive into a profound conversation with Josh Connolly, where we explore the depths of emotional presence and how influence shapes our lives. Through discussions on personal struggles, overcoming adversity, and the power of somatic practices like breathwork, this episode provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to understand and improve their emotional well-being.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Debating the Term "Mental Health"

5:45 - The Significance of Etymology

9:30 - Will's Early Life and Societal Expectations

13:15 - The Turning Point: Quitting Alcohol and Panic Attacks

18:25 - Transformative Experience with Children

22:10 - The Importance of Finding "The Truth"

26:40 - Emotional Awakening and Connection

29:55 - Impact of Early Experiences and Sobriety

34:12 - Psychological Safety and Open Communication

37:50 - Personal Development as an Ongoing Process

42:05 - Josh Connolly's Book and Approach

45:30 - Introduction to Somatic Practices

49:18 - Breathwork: Altering Biochemistry and Emotional Release

53:10 - The Vegan Influences Experiment

57:25 - Psychology of Suggestion

1:01:45 - The Push on Netflix Recommendation

1:05:20 - Balancing Present and Future in Business

1:09:30 - Personal Struggles with Presence

1:14:50 - Work-Life Balance and Finding Personal Satisfaction

1:18:33 - Flexibility and Kaizen for Continuous Improvement

1:22:10 - Aligning Actions with Personal Values

1:25:40 - Coaching Daughter's Football Team as Personal Presence

1:30:25 - Link Between Alcohol, Churches, and Hope

1:34:15 - Spirituality and the Duality of Self

1:38:50 - Perception of Reality and Personal Viewpoints

1:42:30 - Judgement as a Reflection of Self

1:46:00 - Moral Complexity and Ethical Slippery Slopes

1:50:25 - Psychological Experiments and Identity

1:54:00 - Closing Remarks and Reflection

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Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations

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