Season 2, Episode 39: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is dedicated to helping listeners to gain the strength and courage to being receptive to constructive criticism. By being able to receive feedback you are allowing yourself to develop personally and professionally. Although criticism may hurt your ego, embrace and apply the lesson learned in order to become a better you.
Our first caller Gerardo grew up with a family dynamic that when you ask for help it is a sign of weakness and is searching for a way to break that habit. Find out how Nancy reminds Gerardo that he is his own person and that by asking for help from others, he is providing them purpose and the opportunity to make a difference in his life.
Our second caller Lorillee is a film student looking to break into a competitive job market and is worried about not having enough work experience. Hear Nancy guide Lorillee to take the desire to succeed and apply it to her future, whether it is through an internship or finding a mentor.
Today’s inspirational guest is Austin Eubanks, who was shot in the Columbine massacre on April 20, 1999. Austin’s injuries and the trauma he felt from the shooting led him to become addicted to pain medication and opiates. Listen as Austin tells us his story and how he was able to overcome his addiction and live his life to help others recover from addiction brought on by trauma.
The last caller Ashley has recently opened up to her friends and family about being gay but is worried that her best friend’s family will disapprove of her sexuality. Tune in to the advice Nancy gives Ashley to be true to herself and to embrace her fears by creating letters to her friends family about her how being gay is a part of who she is.
An important step in receiving useful feedback, is having the ability to listen. By having listening skills you gain the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the suggestions given to you. Take the words of advice that are given to you and use it to self-improve and you will be that much closer to living your life full out.