Transforming Beliefs: Shelly Lefkoe's Insights
Episode Overview
Beliefs formed in childhood can impact addiction. Changing negative beliefs is crucial for recovery. Self-identification plays a role in mental health. Shelly Lefkoe's methods eliminate harmful beliefs. Listeners are encouraged to transform their lives.
Who I am is not an addict. Who I am is a powerful being.
In this compelling episode of the Addict II Athlete podcast, host Coach Blu Robinson engages with Shelly Lefkoe to delve into the profound impact of beliefs on addiction and recovery. Shelly Lefkoe, a renowned expert with over 35 years of experience in helping people eliminate beliefs that cause suffering, shares her insights on how beliefs formed in childhood can significantly affect one's life trajectory, especially in relation to addiction and personal well-being.
Shelly explains how childhood experiences shape beliefs that often lead to feelings of inadequacy, self-loathing, and other negative emotions. These beliefs, if left unchecked, can become detrimental to one's sobriety and mental health. Shelly emphasizes the importance of identifying and changing these negative beliefs to foster healing and personal growth. She shares anecdotes from her practice, illustrating how deeply ingrained beliefs can sabotage individuals' lives, from affecting relationships to hindering professional success.
Coach Blu Robinson supports these insights with observations from his experience working with athletes, noting how addiction often stems from core issues rooted in childhood. They discuss the role of self-identification in addiction, encouraging listeners to see themselves as powerful beings capable of transformation rather than being defined by their addictions. Shelly introduces her book, "Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs that Sabotage Your Business and Your Life," which serves as a guide for those seeking to overcome limiting beliefs.
The episode is a call to action for listeners to examine their beliefs and strive for personal growth. Both Shelly and Coach Blu suggest practical steps for individuals to reshape their self-worth and identity, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and empowered life. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the content, reflect on their own beliefs, and share the podcast with anyone struggling with mental health or addiction issues.
Shelly Lefkoe's presence and expertise offer hope and inspiration, underscoring the message that everyone has the power to transform their life by changing their beliefs.