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About this foundational episode: We start in Episode 0 with a real, honest conversation about what truly matters when building the inner foundation that carries us through life’s hardest seasons. This foundational episode sets the stage for our entire series by exploring the frameworks that shape how we understand worth and introduces a new, modern approach to human value and worth – the starting point of our 5-part journey on Building Unshakeable Self-Worth, where we learn how to build a foundation resistant to the turmoil of this era.
- Show Notes
- Download Materials – Definitions List / Reframe Concepts
Building Self-Worth – Foundations
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Here’s what we’ll explore together in this foundation episode:
- Recap Ep1: We’ll recap the work and concepts we introduced in episode 1 (Excavating Your Inner Gold) and provide a stronger foundation into “WHY” this is important
- Deconstructing definitions: We’ll talk about why the worth and value words and definitions we use today trap us into conditional thinking and limit our ability as human beings to see ourselves in a more expanded, holistic way.
- Reframing Journey: We’ll go on a visual journey to reframe definitions and introduce new concepts that shift perspectives from the OLD model (building from external validation – shaky foundation) to a NEW model (building from an unshakeable foundation up to authentic engagement).
- The Foundations journey ahead: This episode sets the groundwork for the rest of the Building Unshakeable Self-Worth / Value series, Episodes 1-5.
🗝️ Check Out: The Download Materials tab above for your supporting materials!
⭐ Remember: Your worth isn’t something you earn – it’s something you already have. The gold has always been there, you just need to excavate it and then share it with the world (if you so choose ….).
⚡ Your Turn – Questions? Thoughts? Insights?: Feel free to leave a voice note, share your insights, or drop a comment about what resonated most. For deeper conversations you can reach me at carmen@thecrv.com.
Supporting Materials – Definitions and Reframe Journey
Supporting materials to help you navigate our 5-Part Series on Building Unshakeable Self-Worth
Episode Materials (3 Total):
- Download #1: Definitions Reference Guide – traditional definitions and important constructs we’ll be using in this series
- Download #2: Reframe Definitions – side-by-side definitions reframing how we’ve been taught to understand self-worth and value
- Download #3: Reframed Self-Worth Concept – side-by-side models reframing self-worth and value from the OLD version (outside-in) to a NEW version (inside-out).
⭐ Use these downloads to:
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- Reference key concepts as you progress through Episodes 1-5
- Identify which model you’re currently operating from
- Understand why external changes can’t help you build a solid foundation
- Begin visualizing what building from foundation (vs. building from external validation) looks like
- Track your journey from OLD to NEW thinking
- Help you in understanding why you may have felt “lost in the sauce” when external circumstances changed, and use them to support your rebuild into a stronger foundation as we progress on our 5-part journey. Let’s do this together.
- NOTE: These concepts may be refined over time – stay tuned as we evolve!
Click to download the definitions list
Click to download the reframed definitions
Click to download the reframed self-worth concept
🔔Stay Tuned: With the foundation now set, in Episode 2, we continue our journey towards Building Unshakeable Self-Worth and discuss healing as a powerful phase in this process.
⚡Your Turn – Questions? Thoughts? Insights?: Feel free to leave a voice note, share your insights, or drop a comment about what resonated most. For deeper conversations you can reach me at carmen@thecrv.com.
