Ep.008 The Self Embrace Series: Guest Denese Duran
For the first time ever on a public platform, Denese shares her vulnerable story around her substance abuse problem with alcohol and her story of recovery the self-compassion she found along the way. Even though you may not have ever experienced this type of recovery, it is still a must listen with all the nuggets of wisdom Denese serves to us. Itā€™s an enlightening conversation that anyone can relate to.
Denese Duran is one of the founders of the Podcasters of NJ, a podcast incubator, Podcasters Unlimited, a podcast network and consultancy, serving as its CEO. One of the latest podcasts, Creencias, is their first bilingual podcast. Additionally, Denese and her Partner Ann Smith founded and created" PODWORK. "The Podcast Network Conference" is tailored to podcast networks and podcasters where they can connect. Her career, Denese holds her master's degree in social work from Kean University in New Jersey and is a Licensed Social Worker.
Below is a breakdown of the episode:
2:05 Denese introduces herself and reclaiming her power after newly turning 40
3:50 Reflects on her creative experiences turning into being a podcaster
8:48 Talks about her story about alcohol dependency and how resistance was a big part of her journey
11:55 When she came to terms with needing help
12:24 How resisting pain is actually NOT living life in integrity with yourself
16:42 The effect of holding onto a secret and not speaking up about it
18:05 The process of how Denese opened up and took accountability and realized how much she was hurting others
20:07 The Happiness Trap
22: 14 Taking ownership, the switch from powerlessness and victimhood
28:03 Formulating a new identity through self-compassion and self-love
29:53 Learning how to slow down and being alone and love yourself again
32:30 Accepting all of yourself at every moment
34:32 The difference between solitude vs being alone
35:38 The power of our thoughts and words
37:55 Gratidue and coming back to the present and your values
41:15 3 tips for someone going through breakdown
47:27 The importance of grounding our body
52:35 Vulnerability is courageous
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