{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 83 - Cai Graham - Walking to the Beat of Your Own Drum","description":"As adults, we carry around with us many unresolved events and issues that, upon reflection, shape the way we behave as adults. Loss, betrayal, fear, trauma (to name but a few)\u2026 all take their turn in determining particular limiting beliefs and coloring our values. &amp;nbsp; Our perception of ourselves changes and we start living by the stories we create about ourselves. This is not always terribly helpful. Much of this boils down to the feelings of not being \u2018good enough\u2019 and self-judgment. &amp;nbsp; Last week I was at a retreat where I was given the opportunity to rewrite some of the stories I was holding about myself since childhood.  How brilliant it would have been if this emotional baggage was dealt with when I was younger. &amp;nbsp; How brilliant if we could teach our children how to deal with their emotions in a more healthy way. We can! Want to know more? Then Grab a cuppa - and keep listening. ~~~\u2028I Am What I Am Gloria Gayner I am what I am I don't want praise, I don't want pity I bang my own drum Some think it's noise, I think it's pretty And so what if I love each sparkle and each bangle? Why not try to see things from a different angle? Your life is a sham till you can shout out &quot;I am what I am\u201d &amp;nbsp; I am what I am And what I am needs no excuses I deal my own deck Sometimes the ace, sometimes the deuces It's one life and there's no return and no deposit One life so it's time to open up your closet Life's not worth a damn till you can shout out &quot;I am what I am\u201d &amp;nbsp; I am what I am And what I am needs no excuses I deal my own deck Sometimes the ace, sometimes the deuces It's one life and there's no return and no deposit One life so it's time to open up your closet Life's not worth a damn till you can shout out &quot;I am what I am\u201d &amp;nbsp; I am, I am good I am, I am strong I am, I am somebody I am, I do belong I am, I am good I am, I am strong I am, I am somebody I am, I do belong I am, I am useful I am, I am true I am, I am worthy I am as good as you I am, I am useful ~~~ If your life feels all up in the air - why not take my Parenting Quiz? It will help you recognise the areas that need your attention and believe me - you\u2019ll soon realise that not everything is broken : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/quiz ~~~~~ My Anxiety course provides you with support by :\u2028\u2028\u2714\ufe0f Recognising the triggers Understanding Anxiety - and why we don\u2019t want to get rid of it all together Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it\u2019s tracks How as a parent, you can support your anxious child \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/anxiety  If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/breathe * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : \u201cMy child won\u2019t speak to me\u201d or \u201cI know something\u2019s not quite right - but they won\u2019t tell me what\u2019s wrong.\u201d\u2028\u2028Well, I have a resource for you. \u2028Download this FREE Resource : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! ~~~~ If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you\u2019re more likely to alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/teencall Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com  Music Credits : MBB : https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/mbbofficial\/happy ","author_name":"The Parent &amp; Teen Toolbox","author_url":"https:\/\/www.caigraham.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20788148\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/113308532"}