Who We Are with Rachel Lim

Dynamic leader Karen Tay discusses her transition from the Singapore Government to Silicon Valley, emphasizing the challenges of balancing professional ambitions and family responsibilities. She shares insights on empowering women in the workplace, embracing life's messiness, and recognizing inherent value.

Renowned psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher discusses anxiety disorders, therapy benefits, tips on seeking help, and personal therapy journey. His candid insights offer valuable advice, inspiring listeners to prioritize mental wellness and seek support.

Today, I am thrilled to have Eli Harwood, a leading expert in attachment relationships, join us. With 17 years of experience as a licensed therapist, Eli has devoted her career to understanding how we connect and heal. Join us as we embark on a journey from theory to practice, exploring the importance of secure attachment and its impact on relationships and parenting. In this episode, Eli shares her extensive experience and expertise, offering insights gleaned from years of attachment research. From debunking cultural myths surrounding attachment parenting to defining the core concepts of attachment theory, Eli guides us through the intricacies of forming secure bonds with our loved ones. Discover practical strategies for navigating modern parenting challenges, including realigning with your children after conflict, and striking a balance between attachment and independence. Explore the CALM approach to regulating a child's emotions and learn how to address the legacy of insecure attachment with compassion and understanding. Let’s dive in. 00:00 Introduction 02:01 The Importance of Secure Attachment 05:58 Eli Harwood’s Journey in Attachment Research 08:29 Debunking Cultural Myths of Attachment Parenting 12:05 Core Concepts of Attachment Theory 22:02 Defining Secure Attachment 22:49 Modern Parenting Challenges in Achieving Secure Attachment 27:24 Realigning with Your Kids After Conflict 30:12 Balancing Attachment and Child Independence 35:00 Benchmarking Secure Attachment 37:22 Repairing the Parent-Child Bond After Conflict 38:03 Regulating a Child’s Emotions: The CALM Approach 42:21 Addressing the Legacy of Insecure Attachment 43:40 Building Secure Attachment 46:15 Final Thoughts Follow Rachel here: https://www.instagram.com/ms_rach/ Follow Eli Harwood here: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentnerd?igsh=ZGdraWpkYnJnOG90 Purchase her latest book 'Raising Securely Attached Kids' here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CPDP7DT5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Expert Joyce Chen from The Conscious Leadership Group discusses shifting from scarcity to sufficiency mindset, highlighting toxic fears and beliefs that drive scarcity. She shares practical strategies to cultivate sufficiency, emphasizing gratitude and inner riches over constant wanting. Joyce introduces the three truths of sufficiency, guiding individuals toward an abundant mindset and addressing common misconceptions about sufficiency.

Former top PSLE scorer turned 31-year-old retiree, Ashish Kumar, shares his unconventional perspectives on life and work. Topics include his formative years studying overseas, challenges in the civil service, early retirement, societal expectations, personal freedom, and living authentically. Prepare to be inspired, provoked, and enlightened on this thought-provoking journey.

Join Rachel Lim for a chat with James Sexton, America's top divorce attorney, as they unravel the root causes of marital breakdowns, discuss red flags in relationships, emphasize effective communication, and explore the art of reverse-engineering relationships for lasting connections.

Leo, the podcast host's husband, joins her to discuss the 5 Apology Languages. They share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and how understanding each other's apology language can enhance relationships. They cover expressing regret, accepting responsibility, making restitution, planned changes, and requesting forgiveness, showing how these languages can transform conflicts into growth opportunities.

Join Pat Law, founder of GOODSTUPH, as she shares her 14-year entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on hard lessons, loneliness, and leadership. Learn about her childhood selling spiders, key principles that drove her success, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Learn from emotional intelligence expert Joyce Chen as she discusses the importance of understanding and managing emotions for personal and professional success. Discover practical strategies to enhance emotional awareness, improve relationships, and make better decisions. Gain valuable insights on emotional intelligence and its impact on thriving in today's fast-paced world.

Renowned personal growth expert Robin Sharma discusses the 8 Forms of Wealth and redefining success. He shares insights on personal development, avoiding burnout, and the key qualities of exceptional individuals. The podcast explores the obstacles to true wealth, hidden habits of the truly rich, and living a purposeful life.