The Futur podcast is a show that explores the interesting overlap between design, marketing, and business.Our host (and CEO of The Futur), Chris Do, holds candid conversations with inspirational people from the worlds of design, technology, marketing, business, philosophy and personal development.These conversations go deep. With the aim of understanding who these incredible people are, what drives them to do what they do, and what can we—the listener—learn from it all.Visit thefutur.com/podcast for show notes and additional information from each episode.
330 - Break Free from Emotional Patterns - With Melanie Whitney
In this episode, I sit down with communication coach and mindfulness expert Melanie Whitney to explore the power of emotional regulation, mindful communication, and overcoming core wounds. Melanie shares her personal journey, from struggling to find direction after graduate school to discovering her passion for helping others build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
We dive into practical strategies for self-awareness, recognizing emotional patterns, and understanding how past experiences shape our present reactions. We also break down her P.E.A.C.E. framework — a tool to help individuals identify and heal from core wounds like unworthiness, rejection, and grief.
This conversation is packed with insights on how to show up authentically, communicate with intention, and lead a more empowered life.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:45) - Melanie’s backstory and education journey
(08:30) - Emotional regulation and communication
(16:00) - Patterns and ego in communication
(23:00) - Emotions as records of the past
(31:45) - Identifying core wounds
(40:30) - The P.E.A.C.E. framework explained
(50:15) - The power of self-awareness
(58:00) - How attachment affects growth
(01:06:30) - Practical steps for emotional regulation
(01:15:15) - Empowerment through self-compassion
(01:25:00) - Final reflections and closing thoughts
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