Jan 22 2025 77 mins
Michael Ostrolenk is a therapist and life coach—losing a childhood friend to murder and a beloved mentor to suicide—his entire life changed in an instant. These devastating events forced him to reevaluate everything, leading him to leave his MBA program and embark on a life's journey of healing and purpose. What he discovered along the way about resilience, connection, and inner peace will leave you questioning how you show up in the face of adversity.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Defining Moments and Personal Growth
00:46 A Tragic Turning Point
01:29 Early Influences and Spiritual Journey
02:08 Pursuing a New Path in Therapy
06:31 Graduate Studies and Specializations
10:41 Transition to Coaching
14:17 Understanding and Managing Emotions
30:57 The Exhaustion of Anger
32:05 Road Rage Incident
33:02 Managing Internal States
33:30 Changing Your Mindset
33:44 Client's Adventure Mindset
34:46 The Power of Walking
37:14 Emergent Human Concept
39:10 Memento Mori: Living Fully
43:25 Human Resilience 2.0
46:57 Asking for Help
48:29 Removing Self-Imposed Limits
52:03 Dealing with Discouragement
55:36 Final Reflections and Questions
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