Shedding What No Longer Serves You - The Bobby Bones Show

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Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show – Episode: "Shedding What No Longer Serves You"

Host: Kristen
Release Date: January 9, 2025
Description: In this empowering episode, Kristen delves into the theme of shedding what no longer serves us. Through personal anecdotes, listener stories, and insightful discussions, she explores the importance of letting go to create space for growth and alignment in one’s life.

1. Listener's Journey: Kristen’s Transformation

Timestamp: [02:00 - 10:54]

Kristen begins the episode by sharing a heartfelt email from a listener named Kristen, who narrates her inspiring journey of personal growth and self-shedding. The listener recounts overcoming an eating disorder and anxiety, highlighting significant milestones such as:

Overcoming Eating Disorders and Anxiety:
- Quote: “Fast forward two years and I hardly recognized that person. I was journaling this morning about how far I've come with my eating disorder and anxiety in the past two years.” (02:00)
Embracing Freedom and Self-Love:
- Quote: “I’m buying new clothes without worrying about the size. I’m still a runner and care about my health, but I have freedom in those feelings.” (02:45)
Solo Travel and Finding Joy:
- Quote: “I’ve gone on countless trips to see friends and family, including four international trips. One being completely solo for two weeks.” (03:30)

Kristen expresses gratitude for the listener's courage in sharing her story, emphasizing how revisiting past episodes can reinforce personal growth and inspire others to shed their old selves.

2. Personal Decisions: Reducing Botox and Exploring Facial Fitness

Timestamp: [04:00 - 10:54]

Kristen transitions to her personal journey of reducing Botox usage and embracing facial fitness as a natural alternative to maintain facial health and aesthetics.

Switching to Facial Fitness:
- Quote: “I’m cutting back on Botox this year, and I’m giving facial fitness a try. It’s all about strengthening the muscles in your face, similar to how we exercise other parts of our body.” (05:00)
Benefits and Challenges of Facial Fitness:
- Quote: “Some of the exercises feel like a workout, and other stuff just feels so good, like you’re giving yourself this little massage every day.” (06:15)
Concerns About Botox and Muscle Atrophy:
- Quote: “Prolonged use of Botox can weaken the muscles that it's targeting because it temporarily paralyzes them... This can lead to muscle atrophy, which might cause the face to look less natural or saggy.” (08:30)

Kristen discusses the importance of moderation with Botox, advocating for low doses and spaced-out treatments to maintain natural facial expressions and prevent negative long-term effects. She highlights the necessity of consulting skilled injectors and combining Botox with holistic approaches like good nutrition and hydration.

3. Shedding Medications: Adderall and Spironolactone

Timestamp: [12:04 - 18:33]

Kristen shares her personal experiences with discontinuing certain medications that no longer align with her health and wellness goals.

Decision to Stop Adderall:
- Quote: “My Adderall was starting to not work. I knew I was going to have to increase my dose to feel the impact, and I had already increased before, and I swore I wouldn’t.” (13:30)
Exploring Alternatives for ADHD Management:
- Quote: “I’m trying alternatives like lion’s mane mushroom... time management techniques, making sure I’m getting sleep, a balanced diet...” (15:00)
Stopping Spironolactone for Facial Reasons:
- Quote: “I was taking it for vanity reasons and that wasn’t sitting well with me anymore. These medications were not life-saving for me in any way, shape, or form.” (16:45)

Kristen emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare providers before making any changes to medication regimes. She reflects on her journey of listening to her body and prioritizing alignment over convenience, encouraging listeners to do the same in their health journeys.

4. Inspirational Insights: The Necessity of Shedding

Timestamp: [18:33 - 19:54]

Concluding the episode, Kristen shares a powerful quote that encapsulates the episode’s theme of shedding the old to welcome growth:

Core Quote:
- Quote: “Shedding is necessary. Letting go of what no longer serves us creates space for growth and for new things to flourish.” (19:00)
Analogy to Skin Shedding:
- Kristen explains how shedding dead skin cells is crucial for maintaining healthy skin, drawing a parallel to personal growth. Letting go of outdated habits, fears, and expectations allows individuals to create room for new, positive changes.
Encouragement for 2025:
- Quote: “As we step into this new year, I encourage you to reflect on what you might need to shed in your own life... Letting go isn't about loss. It's about creating room for growth, for alignment.” (19:40)

She concludes by inviting listeners to engage with her on social media to share their own shedding journeys, fostering a community of support and mutual growth.

5. Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Kristen wraps up the episode by reiterating her word for the year, "alignment," and expresses her hope that listeners will flourish by letting go of what no longer serves them. She emphasizes that shedding is a personal and necessary process for continuous growth and self-improvement.

Key Takeaways:

Embrace Change: Letting go of outdated aspects of oneself is essential for personal growth and self-alignment.
Mindful Choices: Making informed and moderate decisions, whether it's about cosmetic procedures or medications, contributes to long-term well-being.
Holistic Approaches: Combining traditional methods with natural alternatives, such as facial fitness, can lead to more balanced and sustainable outcomes.
Community Support: Sharing personal journeys and supporting others fosters a positive environment for collective growth.

Notable Quotes:

“Shedding is necessary. Letting go of what no longer serves us creates space for growth and for new things to flourish.” – Kristen (19:00)
“I’m cutting back on Botox this year, and I’m giving facial fitness a try.” – Kristen (05:00)
“My medications were not life-saving for me in any way, shape, or form. These decisions are very personal...” – Kristen (16:45)

Conclusion:

In "Shedding What No Longer Serves You," Kristen masterfully intertwines personal anecdotes with listener stories to highlight the transformative power of letting go. Whether it's reducing dependency on medications, adopting natural health practices, or simply embracing personal growth, the episode serves as a guiding light for anyone looking to align themselves with their true selves in the year ahead.

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Amy Brown Happy Thursday. Four Things. Today's episode is all about exploring, shedding what no longer serves us. I've got an email from a listener that is so inspiring. She sheds so much of herself she doesn't even recognize herself. And I'm not talking about looks wise, I'm talking about inside Internally. For me, I'm going to talk about Botox and facial fitness. Also, I've personal a decision to quit taking certain medications that are not needed. For me, they're not life saving in any way, shape or form. Always consult a doctor if you're considering this. I certainly have. And then we're going to wrap things up with a quote that will help you kick off 2025 if you're looking to be more in alignment and you're looking for growth. So let's get started first thing that's right. So I got one of the best emails ever of my entire radio career. The email fits the theme of shedding things because you're about to hear that. Well, when I read it that this listener has been in the process of shedding her old self, her old ways, and she's been so successful at it that she barely recognizes how she used to be. Now, before I read it, it's probably helpful for me to set up that over Christmas break I had a few episodes that were what we call best ofs or reruns because, well, vacation. So keep that in mind when you hear the email. Okay, this is from a listener named Kristen and here's what she sent in. Hey. I was nonchalantly making dinner on a Thursday evening and catching up on the four Things podcast and played the newest one. All of a sudden I hear a story about a runner with an eating disorder. I took a few seconds to realize it was my story. Fast forward two years and I hardly recognized that person. I was journaling this morning about how far I've come with my eating disorder and anxiety in the past two years. It's the holiday season and I didn't spend the whole time analyzing caloric content or having near panic attacks thinking about being out of my normal routine. I'm buying new clothes without worrying about the size. I'm still a runner and care about my health, but I have freedom in those feelings. I still have thoughts about my body but don't think about restricting and remind myself how happy I am now. It was meant to be that this episode was replayed so that I can really see how far I've come. In the last two years, I've gone on countless trips to see friends and family, including four international trips. One being completely solo for two weeks. I am learning to find the joy in the now. I'm single, I'm a 34 year old woman who is over dating apps and I am open to what the next minute, day or year brings me. After hearing that episode again, I felt like I had to reach out and just say thanks one more time. Happy Holidays to you and your family, your friend Kristen. So there you go. That's Kristen's email. And Kristen, if you're listening right now, thank you so much for sending this update. You sharing your story and then me revisiting it here. Now. Being able to read this email I know is going to encourage and inspire and impact another listener somewhere. And congratulations on living in the now Finding the joy in the now and being curious and excited about what's next in the next minute, the next day, or the next year. I love that you wrote that part and that you got to listen to the rerun. And I really need to travel. Seeing that you've gone on four international trips in two years and one being completely solo for two weeks. Ah, I'm jealous. It's awesome. Thanks, Kristin. All right. I touched on this on Tuesday with Kat during the fifth thing, but I'm cutting back on Botox this year, and I'm giving facial fitness a try. If you're not familiar with facial fitness, maybe you've seen it labeled as face yoga or maybe even face Pilates or face gymnastics, but it's all about strengthening the muscles in your face, similar to how we exercise other parts of our body now. Some of it is about working the muscles, and then there's other areas that you really want to just relax. So some of the exercises feel like a workout, and you're like, oh, wow, I can really feel that. And other stuff just feels so good, like you're giving yourself this little massage every day. And I've just been doing different videos on YouTube. I'll link a few of them in the show notes if y'all want to give them a try. It's been an adjustment for sure, working this into my routine, and it's a process. You do have to do it every day, so I'll share updates as I go, but I'm looking forward to exploring this path and seeing where it takes me. Some of my friends have asked, like, why in the world are you doing this? Especially my kids when they see me in the mirror doing it. But I'm enjoying it so far, and I'm curious. I think that's. That's the best thing. I don't really talk to my kids about the Botox part, but my friends that have been asking, I'm like, yeah, you know, I do love me some Botox. And honestly, I will likely still get more in the future. I just want to sort of get it out and then assess things and do a reset of sorts, like see the true baseline again and then maybe add to it with more intention, with the theme being less is more. And I want to reset because I've had several conversations, even with people that. That administer Botox, about the amount going in our faces and it eventually having the reverse effect on us as we get older. So I just want to be thoughtful about the amount being injected now. Pausing on Botox for me That's a personal decision. I'm not anti Botox, so I'm setting that clear right here. Again, I mentioned that I may get some later. I just want to get less if I do get it. And I mentioned having conversations with people about the reverse effects. And there are also a lot of articles discussing this. I was reading a whole article in the Atlantic talking about muscle atrophy, and that is one of my personal concerns. And in a nutshell, prolonged use of Botox can weaken the muscles that it's targeting because, well, what it's doing is temporarily paralyzing the muscles. So over time, this can lead to muscle atrophy, which might cause the face to look less natural or saggy as the underlying muscles lose strength. Now this, this is what I'm talking about. This is what I want to avoid. And I'm going to talk to my injector about this. But if you want to avoid muscle atrophy but you still want Botox, you can make sure you're getting a low dose. Like, using the minimum effective dose reduces the risk of over relaxing the muscles. So if you want to maintain natural facial expressions and muscle function, go with a low dose. You can also space out your treatments. This allows your muscles to regain strength. You can do a targeted approach like work with your injector to focus on problem areas rather than over treating. And you definitely want to avoid preventative Botox in areas where it may not be necessary. And then if you're talking with an injector, make sure they're in alignment with what you want. You're talking with a skilled injector. I know personally my girl Carrie, the Nashville beauty girl. I can say to her exactly what I'm feeling, thinking, and she's going to do what is best for, for me. And I'll talk to her about this, that I want to avoid the whole muscle atrophy thing. And the article in the Atlantic also talked about how experts suggest that as we age, we can focus on overall skin health and natural approaches like facial fitness, which I've been doing. Good nutrition, hydration and skin care. All of that can be helpful. And Botox, again, it's great. It can be super safe when administered correctly, and it can still be effective for people of all ages. Maybe you have a completely different experience than me or you're not scared of muscle atrophy, I don't know. But the key, I think, is moderation and working with a skilled provider and combining it with other holistic approaches to support natural aging. And that's what feels in alignment for me in 2025?