Embracing Our Past: How Childhood Shapes Women’s Lives and Relationships
Transforming Lives Panel Podcast
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**Episode Title:** The Roller Coaster Ride of Being a Woman
**Hosts:** Sharmin & Mitzy
**Episode Summary:**
In this episode of the Transforming Lives panel podcast, hosts Sharmin and Mitzy dive deep into the emotional and physical roller coaster that women experience from childhood to adulthood. As they reflect on their own journeys, they discuss the importance of healing from childhood trauma, the impact of significant relationships, and the lessons learned along the way. With a focus on International Women's Month, this episode encourages listeners to explore their own experiences and the belief systems that shape their lives.
**Key Topics Discussed:**
- The significance of grounding and centering before diving into deep discussions.
- Personal anecdotes about childhood experiences, including the joy of dancing and the innocence of youth.
- The role of music in evoking memories and emotions.
- The importance of teachers and mentors in shaping our lives and self-esteem.
- The impact of childhood trauma and the necessity of healing for a happier adulthood.
- The generational passing down of behaviors and beliefs, and how to identify and rewrite them.
- The complexities of being a woman and navigating societal expectations.
**Highlights:**
- Sharmin shares a heartwarming story about losing her wallet and the kindness of a stranger.
- Mitzi reflects on the transformative power of music and its ability to transport us back in time.
- Both hosts discuss their contrasting childhood experiences with teachers and discipline.
- The conversation touches on the importance of self-reflection and understanding the origins of our beliefs.
**Quotes:**
- "If we heal from those traumatic experiences, our lives would be much more comfortable and happier." - Sharmin
- "Our childhood impacts our adulthood, and we don't often take the time to think about where these habits or emotions come from." - Mitzi
**Listener Takeaway:**
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own childhood experiences, identify the origins of their beliefs and habits, and consider how these have shaped their lives as women. The episode serves as a reminder of the importance of kindness, self-awareness, and the power of community.
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Host: Mitzy Dadoun
Travel, Insurance, Seniors, Teens, Spirituality, Manifestation, Gratitude, Business, Real Estate, author of 6 books
http://www.wealthcreationconcepts.com/
http://www.smartseniorsrealty.com/
https://mdsocialsavvy.com/home
https://mitzydadoun.wearelegalshield.ca/
https://www.loveitreviews.com/
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**Disclaimer:**
- The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast.
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**Episode Title:** The Roller Coaster Ride of Being a Woman
**Hosts:** Sharmin & Mitzy
**Episode Summary:**
In this episode of the Transforming Lives panel podcast, hosts Sharmin and Mitzy dive deep into the emotional and physical roller coaster that women experience from childhood to adulthood. As they reflect on their own journeys, they discuss the importance of healing from childhood trauma, the impact of significant relationships, and the lessons learned along the way. With a focus on International Women's Month, this episode encourages listeners to explore their own experiences and the belief systems that shape their lives.
**Key Topics Discussed:**
- The significance of grounding and centering before diving into deep discussions.
- Personal anecdotes about childhood experiences, including the joy of dancing and the innocence of youth.
- The role of music in evoking memories and emotions.
- The importance of teachers and mentors in shaping our lives and self-esteem.
- The impact of childhood trauma and the necessity of healing for a happier adulthood.
- The generational passing down of behaviors and beliefs, and how to identify and rewrite them.
- The complexities of being a woman and navigating societal expectations.
**Highlights:**
- Sharmin shares a heartwarming story about losing her wallet and the kindness of a stranger.
- Mitzi reflects on the transformative power of music and its ability to transport us back in time.
- Both hosts discuss their contrasting childhood experiences with teachers and discipline.
- The conversation touches on the importance of self-reflection and understanding the origins of our beliefs.
**Quotes:**
- "If we heal from those traumatic experiences, our lives would be much more comfortable and happier." - Sharmin
- "Our childhood impacts our adulthood, and we don't often take the time to think about where these habits or emotions come from." - Mitzi
**Listener Takeaway:**
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own childhood experiences, identify the origins of their beliefs and habits, and consider how these have shaped their lives as women. The episode serves as a reminder of the importance of kindness, self-awareness, and the power of community.
Socials:
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCvHpiH1ROjGb8qP9MqAAFVQ
Host: Sharmin Prince
Coach, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Trainer, Content Creator, SoulHealer.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharminVanPrince
https://www.facebook.com/eaglessoarN413805Y
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088212
X: https://twitter.com/SharminPrince
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharminprince/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eagles-empowered-to-soar-inc-eets
Website: https://www.sharminprince.utobo.com
https://www.sharminprince.com
https:www.eaglessoar.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagles_soar_inc/
https://www.instagram.com/sharmin_vp/
Host: Mitzy Dadoun
Travel, Insurance, Seniors, Teens, Spirituality, Manifestation, Gratitude, Business, Real Estate, author of 6 books
http://www.wealthcreationconcepts.com/
http://www.smartseniorsrealty.com/
https://mdsocialsavvy.com/home
https://mitzydadoun.wearelegalshield.ca/
https://www.loveitreviews.com/
Connect with Us:**
- Follow the Transforming Lives panel podcast for more episodes featuring inspiring guests and transformative stories.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvHpiH1ROjGb8qP9MqAAFVQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578282042447
**Disclaimer:**
- The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast.
**Call to Action:**
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media, and join the conversation about the roller coaster ride of being a woman!
Welcome to another episode of the Transforming Lives panel podcast! I'm your host, Sharmin, alongside my co-host, Mitzy. In today's episode, we dive into the emotional and physical roller coaster of being a woman, reflecting on our journeys from childhood to adulthood. As we celebrate International Women's Month, we share personal stories that highlight the complexities of our experiences, from the joys of dance and music to the challenges of childhood trauma and the impact of influential teachers. Join us as we explore how our past shapes our present and the importance of self-reflection in understanding our beliefs and values. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Sharmin and Mitzi: A Journey of Connection and Reflection
Sharmin and Mitzy are dynamic hosts of the "Transforming Lives" panel podcast, where they explore the complexities of womanhood and the shared experiences that shape our lives. With a background in public service, Sharmin brings a wealth of personal stories and insights, including her transformative experiences from childhood to adulthood. Her passion for healing and understanding the impact of childhood trauma resonates deeply with listeners.
Mitzi, on the other hand, draws from her rich tapestry of life experiences, including the influence of strong women in her family and the pivotal role of caring teachers during her formative years. Together, they create a safe space for reflection, encouraging their audience to delve into their own pasts and recognize the connections between their childhood experiences and present selves. Through laughter, vulnerability, and heartfelt discussions, Sharmin and Mitzi inspire listeners to embrace their journeys and celebrate the roller coaster ride of being a woman.
Welcome to the Transforming Lives panel podcast. I'm one of your hosts, Sharmin.
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And I'm one of your hosts, Mitzy.
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And we are here for another episode, but before we continue, just join us in taking a few deep breaths so that we can become grounded and centered together by taking a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. In again through your nose and out through your mouth. And if you take the other inhale, just pause for a moment and think about the things that you're carrying, that you carry through the day. And on the exhale, just let it go. Let go of the tension, the stress. and everything else that this day, you know, carried with it.
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And when you're finished, just join us back into the podcast. Mitzi, how was your week?
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I had a great week, a very busy week, but a great week. How about yourself? You were traveling.
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01:23 - 02:02
Yeah, it was. And I've had, an excellent time in Texas and also great experience where I lost my wallet and a woman named Lisa, in the excitement I forgot to ask her her last name, Lisa found it and searched until she found me. and returned the wallet to my hotel. So there's still good, honest people out there that is filled with integrity.
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02:03 - 02:24
That is so awesome. When you're traveling and you lose your wallet, like, you know, panic hits you and that somebody found it and They had to work to find you and that they put in that effort. You know, like you said, it just goes to show that there are a lot of great people out there. Keep putting forward great things and then you'll get great things back.
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02:25 - 02:55
Yes. Yes. I mean, I shared her on, on Facebook and a few people said to me, Oh, it's because of your goodness. Um, you know, you, you. you give that and you receive that. But I was so excited when she called before all she said, it's hello, this is Charmin. I said, you have my wallet. But thank you so much for asking.
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What's our topic today? So today we are talking about the roller coaster ride of being a woman, sort of that journey you take from being a child to becoming a woman and that wonderful roller coaster that we get to go through along the way. And
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it's so appropriate because it's International Women's Month. And I think it's only right for us to have this discussion, because it's not something we talk about. Because some of us find it difficult to talk about childhood to now, because it has been a roller coaster. I can speak for myself. It's been a roller coaster. And To get where I am has been a long journey, especially trying to navigate systems that no one taught you how, and you have to charge your own course.
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04:14 - 04:16
I think that's true for everybody. You have to charge your
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own course. The importance of healing from childhood trauma and how it affects us in our adulthood, no one gives us a blueprint or share the importance of doing that. And even now, I'm in my late fifties. It's something that I share with my young clients, how important that is. Cause I believe that if we heal from those traumatic experiences, our lives would be much more comfortable and happier. If I can say that, but I love this topic and because there are so many complexities to to unravel, so I'll turn it over to you.
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05:20 - 06:19
You know, that's so right, right? Because there is, there's the emotional roller coaster as you experience different traumas and as you experience wonderful things as well. But there's also the physical roller coaster that we go through as we age and our body changes and things don't work the way they used to, or all of a sudden things that we hadn't experienced or been prepared for come about. So the discussion sort of reflecting back on our childhoods and kind of pulling ourselves through the journey, so to speak. Sharma, when you're sort of thinking back to childhood, what are the significant things that come to mind that were either emotionally uplifting or emotionally challenging or physically traumatizing or exciting?
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06:21 - 07:17
So exciting, I'm gonna start with the fun stuff. My mother was a public servant and annually the public service union would have a tea party. And that was one of my highlights of the year because my mom would ensure that I have a new outfit and I would be attending that tea party. Mitzi, I kid you not, when I get to that tea party, I would not sit down for one moment because I do not like to let music waste. So I will dance from the time I get to the tea party until it ends.
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And my mom had a colleague, I think she had like five sons. And I would dance with George. I would dance with the other one. I would dance with the other one. I'll dance with all five of them because I never liked the music to waste. And as I'm sharing that, I remember an incident. I think I had to be age four. And back then in Guyana, we would have, we call them rum shops because they sold alcohol. But in each of them, they had jukeboxes. And, you know, jukeboxes would be playing music. And my older sister, Marlene, took me for a walk.
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And every rum shop I passed that was playing music, I would have to stop and dance. And when the song changed, then I'll walk away. And I guess after the third time, She was so embarrassed, she walked home, but we were living a block away. And I didn't notice that my sister left me because I was engrossing my dancing and my music. And when I lifted my head, my sister wasn't there, but I knew to walk the block and I'll get home. And it's something that I tease her about today that she was embarrassed of me dancing in the street as a four year old and she abandoned me.
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You
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know, I had one of those abandonment issues too. I had had surgery or something on the way to school. I passed out and my sister left me there because she didn't want to be late for school. Right. So yeah, I can relate. But
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09:27 - 09:45
you know, the results, we can laugh at it, but, um, I, at that moment, because of her behavior, I just knew that whenever you hear music, you're supposed to dance despite where you are.
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Right. I agree a hundred percent. I love to, I love to dance too. And you know what, as you were telling your story, I was really thinking about how transformative music is and of itself, because no matter what age you are, there are certain songs that you will hear and they will instantly transport you back to a moment in time where you heard that music or where you were at an event or something like that. And it just, instantly takes you there. And that's why they use it in with Alzheimer's and to help people with memory because those music memories stay in there much more.
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10:28 - 10:44
And when we were kids, my dad managed a hotel and they had a jukebox. And so at one point he ended up bringing one of the jukeboxes home and we'd get all of the records at home. So I'd be dancing at home, listening to the music on the jukebox. So that's what I was picturing as you were saying that.
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It's amazing because when you mentioned the memories, I think at four, the lyrics was not the thing that caught me. It's the instrument, the percussion, the drums, that once I hear the music, I don't have to know the words, the rhythm. I guess it's connected to some an ancestral connection because I just have to hear a beat and I am ready to dance.
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11:29 - 12:11
That that is so true. And also, again, when you were speaking, it was remind me of the sort of the innocence of things. I was in the car with my kids who were probably about, I want to say, 13 and 14, 15, 16, something around that. And some songs came on and I don't even remember what the particular song was, but it was, you know, songs from my era, so to speak. And what I realized was, you know, as a child and even as a young adult, so many of the songs I listened to that had, you know, shall we say sexual undertones or whatever, I never realized because it was just the both the music and the beat for me.
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12:11 - 12:44
And we were talking in the car. And, you know, my son commented on the fact that, you know, this song and that song, and this is all about sex. And I was like, Really? And then I went back and I listened to these songs. I was watching. I was like, Oh, my God, he's right. But I just never associated them that way it was more about the rhythm and the beat and the music and how it made me feel and so I just never even it didn't even register and it was like embarrassing that my 16 year old kids like you didn't know that this is about this right I was like yeah okay that makes sense.
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12:46 - 13:42
And and it's true I think it our era it There was a level of innocence indeed, because I went to a 90th birthday party and the DJ commented on that, like, oh, you guys criticize the young people music and listen to the songs that just played. The sexual overtone was subtle. It was not blatant. You know, you had to listen and think, but now you don't have to listen and think it's just playing. Yeah. Right. So I think that was the, that's the different with music, but back to our topic. You asked about, um, like emotions.
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13:43 - 15:07
I don't want to deal with traumas today. I don't want to touch that. But I remembered in kindergarten, I went to a private school called Teacher Georgie. And once a year, she would hold a concert for her school. And it kept at City Hall. Now, City Hall is the mayoral office And she would teach us the dance. And as I reflect on that, I think she gives me boldness and courage that now in my adulthood, I can reflect on how powerful those moments were with the ability to express myself with music, express myself through dance, express myself in front of a crowd.
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And it has allowed me to be expressive verbally and not be afraid to share how I feel. And I've never made that connection until now.
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That's really interesting. You know, again, as you were sort of talking, I was sitting there and I was thinking about the fact that for me, one of the great blessings that I had in my life is I had my great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my aunt who were these women who had, you know, they'd had some really tough times in their life, but they were strong and they, I got so much love and encouragement from them that even when I was getting and feeling very beat up from other places, emotionally and whatever, it was that gift that they gave me of knowing that there was that unconditional love and that ability, you know, to sing and dance and play and be with them that gave me the strength and, you know, eventually over time, Unfortunately they passed away, but that strength I got from that time when I was young, it's carried me through, you know, my entire life.
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And I was very blessed again, when I was going through a really, really tough time, my mother had a lot of health issues and we had financial issues and stuff. And I was very, very blessed in grade seven and eight. I had an amazing teacher who, um, Her name was Sharon Bullock, now Sharon Delene. She was there and she listened and was a very tough teacher, but you could, everybody could tell she really cared. And, you know, being a teenage girl and our bodies are going through transformations and you're feeling like an ugly duckling and, you know, all of those sort of things that go on.
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if you're lucky enough to have someone who cares and goes that extra mile. And that's why teachers are so important. I think every student probably has at least one or two teachers that if they weren't there, God only knows what things would look like. Again, as I say that sort of at those critical moments in time, and it's if you don't have those key people, then that's when people fall into gangs. and bad influences, because everybody goes through that emotional and physical roller coaster at different points in their life. And you need somebody who's, you know, throwing you that safety line, that safety net to help guide you to get through that, whether it be a physical trauma or an emotional trauma, as you say, or something that's fun and uplifting and stuff, and it just shows you that other side.
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18:36 - 19:49
It's amazing that you can reflect on teachers in grade school. I guess because I was a rebel academically, but behaviorally, I don't remember maybe in, we call it second standard, there was an Indian teacher missing. Other than that, I can tell you about some traumatic experience. I recall it being benched in school, you know, um, with corporal punishment with a, young bamboo, they call it wild cane. And you will get bench where they will hold your skirt and beat you on your butt, six lashes or in your hand. And if you miss one, you get it around your back and you cannot go home and tell your mom.
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or your parents that you were whipped in school because they automatically believed you were bad, so you'll get licks at home again, so you wouldn't tell your parents. But I think when I got to the University of Guyana, what you describe of your seventh grade teacher, I found in one of my professors, Stella Odiali, and I think I honored her three or four years ago for International Women's Day because of her impact in my life. Um, but I, I was just fortunate to, to experience that in college, even when I got here. Dr. Claire Henry at Nia College, she was that to me.
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So, I didn't experience that in childhood, but I did in adulthood. And it's moments like that, where you cherish teachers or educators and the impact in your life. So thank you for raising that.
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You know, as you were talking about the bench and the strap and things like that, I was just sitting there like, my mind was kind of blown because like hopefully that wasn't anything that existed in my childhood. Like I remember one time my father got mad at me and he was gonna you know spank me or something and my grandmother happened to be visiting at the time and I remember my grandmother grabbing a hairbrush and chasing my father saying don't you ever hit that little miss Mitzi and I mean, that was the one time, and I don't even think he was really going to hit me, quite frankly.
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21:57 - 22:47
I mean, I think it was just sort of an exasperation, kind of a frustration sort of thing. But we didn't have corporal punishment or anything like that when I was growing up, like in school or anything. But there were definitely some teachers that were, you know, stricter and I do remember actually funnily enough in grade seven as well we actually had one teacher who got extremely mad at a student and he hit one of those like pointers things that they would use for like the chalkboards and things and he smashed it down because he was angry at somebody but unfortunately the thing snapped and broke it flew off and it's it impaled one of the students and you know whatever temperaments or whatever were there, that was like the end of it.
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22:47 - 23:12
Cause like, that was like the, you know, the school obviously came down hard. Cause I mean, that was like really, really scary for obviously the kid who got hit, but for everybody else too. Like, I mean, it was, it was horrible. Um, but yeah, I, I was really like, I like, as you were saying that you didn't remember teachers from childhood. Like I can think of a whole bunch of my teachers that had impact for different, that had different for, for different reasons.
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23:14 - 24:18
I don't remember teachers, but all of them, and there is one particular teacher that I don't even like to hear her name. You know, because I think she was so abusive and I, I was afraid of her and I was not afraid of many people. And, um, I remember on Monday. Uh, we were in her afternoon lessons and she would check your fingernails. And we were six or seven-year-old kids. She'd check your fingernails. She'd check your ears. And if it was dirty, you would be spanked by her. And we had notebooks, and they had soft covers.
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24:19 - 25:16
And because of the softness of the book and the regular usage, years of the, it would fold. We call it dog ears. Now you would be whipped if your books had dog ears and if your fingernails and your ears was dirty. And I could remember I'm online waiting for her to check my homework. And some of the kids in front of me were being spanked and I got nervous and peed on myself. And you think that saved me from not being whipped? I got whipped and was sent to get the pill and the mop to clean up the classroom because I peed on myself.
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25:17 - 25:58
You know, it just shows you, right? Like everybody grows up in completely different environments and, you know, kind of reflecting back to COVID, right? Like, you know, we were all experiencing COVID, but everybody was experiencing it in a completely different way because depending on what resources you had or didn't have, depending on what occupation you did or didn't have, you know, those things made huge differences. And depending on what part of the world you were in, also made huge differences, right? So we go through these events, not just as women, but as children, as men, as people.
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25:58 - 26:44
And, you know, you might all be experiencing something, as an example, COVID, which was a global pandemic, but everybody's experience with it was different. Some people lost family, right? Other people, it didn't impact them really at all. Right. So it, and when you were talking, you know, your experience as a child, like, and I was just thinking how different it was from my experience as a child. And yet here we are together. You know, we've been together for I think two and a half, three, three years, maybe a bit longer doing stuff. We very different, but we come together and we celebrate each other and we pull out the best from each other from those very diverse and different experiences.
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26:46 - 28:21
But in closing, I just want to say those experience like learning at a very young age that it was my responsibility to keep my nails clean. It was my responsibility to keep my ears clean. It was my responsibility to ensure that my notebooks were tidy. It gives me a form of OCD where things have to be in a certain order. That's what that taught me. And you have to be responsible because of what my teacher taught me. She didn't give me a list of things to believe but from that attitude it was my responsibility because I think that you should call my mother if my nails are dirty and say okay you need to ensure that your your daughter whatever but that wasn't my just placing that burden that onus on me has caused me to be, I wouldn't say OCD, but extremely organized.
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28:22 - 28:27
So looking back on it, are you glad you had that experience or? No,
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28:28 - 29:01
I'm not glad because I don't like that teacher, even though I'm an adult, but I'm saying that is the end result. That's where it led me. that was the result of that. And this is a very revealing episode because this is like my third aha moment where I made some connections of childhood and adulthood.
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29:04 - 29:46
And again, you know, as you were speaking, my host was sort of more chaotic and again, personally, because I think my, because my mother got started to get ill when I was around nine. Um, but, and, and, and so I was sort of had to be an adult and I always sort of hung around with people who were older than me and, and gravitated towards that and took responsibility, but I'm not, I'm for sure not OCD because, you know, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm organized chaos is how I would describe it. If I compare that to my husband, his mother did everything for him.
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29:46 - 30:33
I mean, he is complete chaos. He's brilliant and he runs a business and he's loving to pieces and he's great at that. But I mean, he is complete chaos. Whatever he finishes using is right at that spot where it is. I mean, it drives me insane. But on the other hand, I have a friend, a very close friend and her, significant other is very OCD and you know it's like everything has to be in exactly the same spot and I remember visiting there and I know I put something in one camera and she was like freaking out because she thought her significant other was going to like go ballistic on her because I had put the tea over where the coffee went or something like that.
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30:33 - 30:48
And I thought to myself, as much as I can't stand the chaos from my husband, that complete and utter OCD of where if it's not an exact place, your spouse goes ballistic, that would be way harder for me to live with. Could not do it.
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30:50 - 31:44
Yeah, yeah. So I think that there are a lot of things in our childhood that resulted in who we are today. And we may not make the connections because I thought my OCD was because of the chaos on our home. But it's not even that. It went all the way back to school as a child. And I couldn't wait to be aged 12 or 13 so I could turn things around in the home and drive everyone crazy with my obsession for neatness and order.
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31:44 - 32:30
It's really interesting. You know, you bring up that great point, but right. Like our childhood. impacts our adulthood and we don't often take the time to sort of really think about where is this habit or where is this emotion coming from? We're traveling back in our mind's eye and thinking about where did this originate? Whether it be something that's good or something that's bad and You know, they always say, right, like with wisdom, with age comes wisdom. We all remember things that were so important to us when we were a teenager, we thought we would just die if this didn't happen.
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32:30 - 33:12
You can't even remember them as an adult. Right. And then there's other things that you think were completely insignificant yet. 50 years later, they're still having a massive impact on you. So hopefully as listeners are listening to this. particular episode, they take some time and do some of that self reflection on habits they have good and bad or reactions to specific events that they have. And where does that really come from? Is it something that's of yours? Or is it something that is someone else's and it's channeling through you and you don't need it anymore?
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33:13 - 34:21
Beautiful. That is so beautifully put. Wow. Yes. Because it's something that I'm working on with a group. A lot of our belief systems are not ours. Exactly how you phrased it. That's it. It's what was modeled, what was said to us. Some things we just heard and we craft it into value systems and belief systems, and we're embracing it in our adulthoods. And, you know, now that I'm nearing my fifties, I'm like, um, no, no, no, no, no. That's not mine. That's not what I believe in anymore. That's not my value. Then I trace it back to where I learned it and I try to change, rewrite my belief system and my value systems.
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34:21 - 34:28
It's difficult because I've spent most of my life embracing it and now I'm letting it go.
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34:31 - 35:14
Yeah, that's so true. You know, as you were saying that, I remember one particular event that popped into my mind. So as a kid, I was roughly 10. My mom was mad about something and she was yelling at me and she was kind of like waving her finger as she was yelling at me. And then all of a sudden in the middle of it, she kind of like caught herself and she said, oh my God, when did I get my mother's finger? You know, cause she obviously, remember that kind of experience with her mother to her and so now you fast forward and I'm doing something with my kids and something's happened and all of a sudden I'm you know yelling at something and I'm waving my finger and all of a sudden I'm like oh my god when did I get my mother's finger and start Right?
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35:14 - 35:26
And it's like, oh my God, that generational passing down, whether they be good things or bad things, it happens in our subconscious. And it's just all of a sudden, it's just there and in your face.
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35:28 - 35:58
That's the roller coaster of being a woman. That it is. And on that note, we want to thank our listeners. for this moment. Thank you for suggesting this topic, Mitzi, because I just had a few moments where I made connections and I hope that our listeners are able to do that