Unbecoming With Phoebe Mroczek

I invited an amazing guest to the show, Ms. Christy Harrison MPH, to have an honest conversation and share an important message with you. This is an interview I've been looking forward to for many months! If you've ever struggled with your weight, been told to eliminate gluten, sugar, dairy or processed foods, tried a "wellness" plan, are an athlete or high achiever looking to hack productivity or performance, are nervous to fall off the wagon around the holidays, have said anything about being “good” or wanting to be “healthy,” judged people or yourself based on their weight.. THIS IS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!

Ten years ago, in the back of a restaurant in downtown Beijing, I sat down with a man who changed.. or better yet, confirmed.. my belief in "the other side."  I've never shared this very personal story until today.

On this episode, I’m opening up with a story I’ve never shared publicly in hopes that through my experience, you can connect to your own and also access a new level of connection and support. This is a conversation about investing in our intuition and bringing awareness to an additional resource that most of us don’t take the time to tap into.   *** To listen to past episodes and interviews, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com 

We’re constantly trained to look for tips and tricks to drive productivity and creativity, but Don Goewey believes there is a new way we’re not considering. He shares a simple exercise that will help you be happy and not stressed, at peace not in conflict, and accepting rather than rejecting. If you take his advice in this bonus clip, I guarantee you will feel more alive, more creative, at peace and fulfilled. This is a message that needs to be shared.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/158

On this episode, I'm interviewing Mr. Don Goewey, author and expert in alleviating stress and anxiety, and elevating people’s experience of work and life. If you’re feeling stressed or stuck in the same patterns or stories, this episode will help you break free from your inner programming and actually rewire your brain. He has worked with some of the most stressful situations on earth – with people facing terminal illness, parents struggling with the loss of a child, prisoners adjusting to a life sentence, and refugees of the genocidal war in Bosnia struggling with extreme post traumatic stress. Don spent six years integrating breakthroughs in neuroscience and psychology. From this work, a model was innovated for changing brain structure to extinguish stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that enables a human being to flourish.   *** To learn more about Mr. Goewey's work and to access all the links and recommended books he mentioned, please visit www.unbecomingpodcast.com/158

Several years ago, as I was motorcycling around Europe, I came across the term "Object Fixation." Immediately I knew it didn't just pertain to the way we stay safe on the roads, and could be applied to how we choose to live our lives. This bonus clip discuss how where we look affects how well we're able to navigate our lives.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com  

I'm sharing some new ideas around why you might not be creating the life, business, relationships, body or results that you want.. and why "creating" might be the wrong word altogether. If you've been taught to believe that the hustle, grinding it out, developing better habits, structuring a solid routine or being consistent will bring you more success, this episode is for you.   *** To access the full Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com 

In this bonus clip, Dr. Pepper confirms what it means to have a "normal" sex life and what to expect from marriage as you age. If you are in a relationship, or would like to be, this episode is important for many reasons!     *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/156

I’ve invited intimacy researcher and long-standing expert on Married at First sight, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, to the show to talk all things aging, sex and relationships. This episode distills wisdom from decades of Dr. Pepper's research so we can make better or different choices for ourselves and our loved ones. It might also challenge your beliefs about sexuality and perhaps change your mindset about your current or next relationship moving forward. Dr. Pepper Schwartz is a professor of sociology at the University of Washington. She is on the board of the University of Minnesota program on human sexuality, where a permanent professorship has been instated in her name. She is the author and co-author of 25 academic and popular books, including two that we’re on the New York Times Best Sellers list: The Normal Bar: The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and 10 Talks Parents Should Have with Children About Sex and Character. *** To learn more about Dr. Pepper's work, please visit www.unbecomingpodcast.com/156  

Which leaders are getting called out for bad behavior? Is it wrong or welcomed? In this bonus clip, we discuss the new wave of leaders emerging, community dealbreakers and how to replace cancel culture with a simple, yet uncomfortable call forward.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com *** Please join me in donating to Georgia’s two Senate runoff elections on January 5: http://gasenate.com/

Let's have a real heart-to-heart conversation. This episode is not what I planned to talk about on this episode, but it's too important not to. The cost of not saying something far outweighs the potential drawbacks of doing it, so it's time to have the talk.   *** Please join me in donating to Georgia’s two Senate runoff elections on January 5: http://gasenate.com/

This is a great clip from one of the most moving conversations I've ever had on the show. Listen in as we uncover what it's like to try to reconcile something big within yourself. Quan's courage is inspiring and is something we should all aspire to embody.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/154

On this episode, I’ve invited my friend, Quan Huynh, to share about his life sentence for murder and the fear, forgiveness and freedom he's found on the journey. While you may not be able to relate to the details of his exact experience, we all can resonate with his story at some level. Different person, different prison. This is a masterclass in vulnerability, one of the most captivating conversations to date and an interview that I’m especially proud to bring you along for today. To learn more about Quan's work, listen to our bonus session and purchase his book, Sparrow in the Razor Wire: Finding Freedom from Within While Serving a Life Sentence, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/154 

This is a clip from the full length episode that was released earlier this week in celebration of an important milestone: 1 year after surviving getting hit by a car. One of the most significant things that has changed, accelerated or deepened has been my spiritual gifts, which I've never talked about publicly like this before.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com

On today’s episode I’ve asked one of my closest friends, Amy Schuber, to help me celebrate a really significant one-year milestone. I invited her onto the show to talk about what has REALLY been going on and unfolding for me over the last year since I got hit by a car in October 2019. I truly hope that wherever you are, whatever you’re going through, that you not only connect with and learn from my story but more importantly, that you find peace, acceptance and healing in yours.   *** Please don't forget to check out Amy's work and her show, Inspired Conversations with Amy Schuber on social media @amyschuber and at www.amyschuber.com

While we support and lift up our friends, we very rarely give ourselves the same grace and understanding. Instead, we opt for harsh words or phrases that can be more harmful than helpful where motivation is the goal. Today's bonus clip is from my interview with Dr. Kristin Neff, an author, teacher and pioneer in the field of self-compassion research.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/152

If you tuned into your own inner voice, that unrelenting mental chatter, what would you hear? A harsh critic or a loving, nurturing voice? Most people experience the former, and my guest on the show is here to help us understand and create the latter. Dr. Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over fifteen years ago. This conversation will help you comprehend the significance of self-compassion and the role it can play in your life.   *** To access the Rapid Fire Business Segment with Dr. Neff, as well as all links mentioned on the show, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/152  

In this bonus clip, I help you not just identify personal and professional blindspots but to also design your future with intention. Spoiler: It's not about habits, vacations or purchasing another program. This is episode is all you need.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com

On today’s episode, I share some of the tough questions to dig deeper and get you thinking about how you’re choosing to live your life. There might be a few blindspots, some things you’re not seeing.. and if that’s the case, we’re going to find out what they are so that you can remember what it’s like to have fun, to feel fulfilled and have the freedom that you’re missing. If you're interested in a personal strategy session, I'm opening a few spots. Please visit www.unbecomingpodcast.com/coaching to apply. Please don't forget to rate and review the show, and share it with your friends. Thank you!

On this bonus clip with Mike Millard, we laugh about how kids these days wouldn't know much about a library card catalog or encyclopedias. The truth is that this instant gratification and access to information is not something we ever had to deal with. So, what does that mean for the next generation? How does this impact innovation? Find out on today's bonus clip.   *** To hear the full length episode that this clip was pulled from and the complete Unbecoming library, please visit: www.unbecomingpodcast.com/150