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Our energy fields naturally interact with those around us, making it vital to protect our vibrational balance when supporting loved ones through hard times. Helping others can be deeply fulfilling but often tests our energetic boundaries. Setting boundaries through practices like grounding, visualization, and meditation shields your energy from negativity while maintaining empathy. Grounding anchors your energy, and visualizing a protective light helps you stay aligned without being overwhelmed. These techniques ensure your energy remains balanced, allowing you to support others without losing yourself. Join Katherine MacLane as we explore ways to protect your energy in challenging times.

Katherine MacLane is an Energy and Life Coach, Energy Healer, Reiki Practitioner, and Keynote Speaker. She creates virtual and in-person experiences to help individuals and organizations discover their highest potential through energy work and scientific frequency tools. With over two decades of experience in transformational change and communications, Katherine uses a scientifically-backed method to elevate vibrations and unlock your most authentic self. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, CBS Sunday Morning, and Forbes. Katherine is a Southern Methodist University and Kellogg School of Management graduate and is a certified Reiki practitioner, Energy Healer, and Coach.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest, Katherine MacLane
• [03:22] What is energy healing, and why would you reach out to Katherine
• [08:24] Ways to offer emotional and energetic support to someone going through hard times
• [19:33] Connect with the frequency of love instead of the pain of the person you are helping
• [23:57] Common everyday energy drains to be aware of
• [29:35] Pitfalls you can easily fall into as you protect your higher energies/frequencies
• [32:30] Distinguishing between energy drain vs normal stress
• [37:50] Why it is hard & necessary for empaths to set healthy & energetic boundaries
• [41:55] How visualization can be used to help a loved one come out of a hard situation
• [45:08] How the energies we project during visualization can impact the outcomes for others
• [51:00] Episode wrap-up and call to action

Standout Quotes:

• “Our bodies and minds can heal themselves. However, the greatest impact occurs when we connect to the right frequency to get there.”- [10:02]
• “Two frequencies cannot occupy the same space together.” [13:34]
• “The people around you are the primary energy drainers you need to be vigilant and aware of.” [29:18]
• “The vision of how you want to feel in the future is your roadmap and north star, keeping you tethered to the journey and the feelings you have already worked so hard to unlock.” [49:05]

Let’s Connect

Katherine Maclane

Website: https://www.katherinemaclane.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepettymaclane/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpmaclane/

Email: kpmaclane@gmail.com

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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Have you ever stopped to listen to the way you talk to yourself? Those quiet whispers of self-doubt or harsh criticism can shape your reality in ways you may not even realize. Negative self-talk isn’t just a fleeting thought—it’s a pattern that can erode confidence, fuel stress, and hold you back from living the life you deserve. But here’s the good news: with awareness and the right tools, you can challenge and transform those inner messages. Imagine replacing self-criticism with curiosity, kindness, and self-compassion and turning your inner critic into your greatest advocate. The journey starts with one simple truth—what you say to yourself matters.

In this episode, we talk about what negative self-talk looks like, how it might impact you, and how you can address it in your own life with a returning guest, Jen Baumgold. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in trauma treatment. She is certified in EMDR and works with clients to help untangle the knots of trauma while finding a path toward healing and resilience. After graduating with her master's in social work, Jen began her career at the New York Fire Department counseling service unit, where she worked until 2016. During her time there, she provided crucial mental health support to FDYN members and their families.

In addition to her private practice, Jen is an active member of the Fair Field Trauma Response team, a volunteer alliance of mental health professionals committed to aiding first responders and the local communities in healing from trauma, tragedy, and stress.

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Jen Baumgold
• [04:17] What EMDR is and how it works in healing trauma
• [06:59] Negative self-talk and how it manifests in our daily lives
• [09:40] How negative self-talk starts and is reinforced in our life
• [15:31] The most prevalent root cause of negative self-talk
• [17:33] How EMDR addresses negative self-talk and why it’s so effective
• [21:41] Common examples of negative self-talk and how they show up in day-to-day
• [27:19] Cultivating self-awareness in looking out for your own needs
• [30:15] How negative self-talk differs from healthy self-reflection or criticism
• [34:33] How to use curiosity as a tool for kindness and empathy
• [38:23] Long-term emotional and mental impact of negative self-talk
• [42:05] Steps to take to challenge and improve your self-talk
• [43:47] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “EMDR allows things to integrate between cognitive and emotional brain so that you start to believe more adaptive message.” [18:41]
• “Our brain in trauma and survival mode don’t have access to the rational brain, so it’s going with messages of survival; when we desensitize, it allows us to connect the true beliefs about ourselves.” [20:39]
• “If we talk to ourselves in a negative, critical, and punitive way, it’s not in the service of self-improvement; it will only induce shame and survival.” [31:18]
• “Curiosity is not survival; when we’re in fight or flight mode, we can’t be curious about ourselves or anybody.” [34:59]

Let’s Connect
Jennifer Baumgold
Website: https://www.lotuspsychotherapyfc.com/jennifer-baumgold-lcsw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-baumgold-b6ba8077Chandler Stroud
Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/
Mixing, editing and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.