Ep. 98: The Power of Self-Validation & Reframing Your Mindset | Emmalee Rainey, LMSW

 

Episode 98: On this week’s episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers welcomes her friend and sorority sister, Emmalee Rainey, LMSW, to share her journey from a decade in teaching to becoming a licensed mentalhealth therapist. They discuss how therapy can help reframe identity, the role of resilience in young people, and the importance of self-validation. Emmalee also shares practical insights for overcoming self-doubt, distinguishing between jealousy and envy, and embracing authenticity in your own life.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Social Work

03:30 Teaching Experiences and Challenges

05:47 Adapting to Virtual Learning

08:35 Reflections on Personal and Professional Growth

13:44 Navigating Chaos in Education

16:26 Meeting Students’ Needs Beyond Academics

18:56 The Power of Resilience in Young People

22:28 Building Self-Worth Through Action

26:17 Reframing Negative Thoughts

30:57 Processing Emotions and Grief

35:32 Finding Balance in Caregiving

42:08 Prioritizing Self-Care for Effective Parenting

43:36 The Journey to Internal Validation

46:31 Navigating Jealousy and Envy

50:59 Finding Direction When Feeling Lost

59:04 Reframing Perspectives for Personal Growth

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