Episode 9 - Choosing You Every Time: A Conversation About Resilience with Kara Hardin
Channel: Kalaida Marie  Holmes
Date: 2024-03-12

In this episode of "Your Work Aunty" podcast, host Kalaida Marie Holmes engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Kara Hardin from The Practice Lab (www.thepracticelab.org). Kara Founder and CEO of The Practice Lab, is a mental health educator, Registered Psychotherapist, and former practicing corporate and securities lawyer, who works at the intersection of mental health and performance. Kara’s core values are learning and kindness. 

They discuss topics such as resilience, persistence, and understanding the difference between enduring and being resilient in various aspects of life. They also touch on the importance of self-assessment, breaking free from limiting labels like introvert or extrovert, and the significance of kindness and self-compassion.

Find Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karahardintpl 

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Chapters:
00:00 Unpacking Resilience and Identity with Cara Harden on the Work Auntie Podcast
03:32 Navigating Endurance vs. Resilience in Work and Life
07:48 Embracing Change and Pursuing Fulfillment in Your Career
12:00 Choosing Yourself Over Perfection: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
16:53 Navigating Career Choices and Self-Esteem: A Personal Journey
23:12 Empower Yourself: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Phenomenon
27:19 Embracing Imperfection and Confidence in Professional Settings
31:12 Embracing Complexity and Kindness: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
34:19 The Importance of Self-Kindness and Unlearning Childhood Patterns
38:15 Breaking Free from Labels: Embracing the Complexity of Human Identity
45:02 Exploring Adulting, Choices, and Self-Reflection with Kara Hardin

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