55. Starting Small: Act Two Habits to Anchor You with Dr. Rebecca Culver-Turner
Are you listening to your body, or just pushing through? Discover how tuning into your physical and emotional signals can transform your leadership, career, and personal fulfillment. Join the conversation with Dr. Rebecca Culver-Turner, a seasoned therapist, educator, and founder, as we explore the power of systems theory, the courage to start over, and the habits that support meaningful change.
Highlights
- Dr. Rebecca’s journey from academia to entrepreneurship and what inspired her leap
- How systems theory applies to both therapy and organizational leadership
- The impact of the pandemic and demographic shifts on higher education
- Recognizing the physical signs of stress and the importance of listening to your body
- Internal Family Systems therapy and the challenge of suppressing emotions in professional life
- The three identities: personal, professional, and positional—and how to balance them
- Habits for personal growth: pausing, journaling, community, and strength training
- Overcoming self-doubt and embracing lifelong learning at any age
- Practical ways to apply systems thinking to leadership and team dynamics
Chapters
00:00 – Meet Dr. Rebecca
02:21 – Dr. Rebecca's Professional Journey
04:02 – Challenges in Academia
04:47 – Applying Systems Theory
05:30 – Impact of the Pandemic
06:48 – The Perfect Storm and Transition
08:09 – Listening to the Body
10:03 – Recognizing Stress and Seeking Therapy
14:13 – Internal Family Systems Therapy
15:21 – Suppressing Emotions in Professional Life
16:27 – Emotional Agility and Energy Drain
17:44 – Identity Shift and Personal Realizations
18:31 – Balancing Personal, Professional, and Positional Identities
21:15 – Listening to the Body for Professional Decisions
22:06 – Finding Joy in Personal and Professional Life
23:00 – Listening to Your Body
23:35 – Postgraduate Supervision in Therapy
24:18 – Journaling and Self-Reflection
25:01 – Discovering Professional Joy
26:21 – Mental Notes and Casual Reflection
27:46 – Balancing Work and Personal Life
28:33 – The Importance of Pausing
29:20 – Supportive Habits for Personal Growth
30:11 – The Role of Community and Connection
31:17 – Prioritizing Physical Health
32:16 – Starting Over and Lifelong Learning
32:57 – Overcoming Self-Doubt
35:23 – Applying Systems Theory to Leadership
36:19 – Understanding Triangulation in Systems
39:28 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Resources
- Culver Turner Institute: culverturnerinstitute.com
- Dr. Rebecca Culver Turner on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
- Book: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté: Amazon Link
- Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: Amazon Link
- Martha Beck (on following joy and authenticity): marthabeck.com
- Diana Chapman (on professional decision-making and body wisdom): conscious.is
- Susan David (on Emotional Agility): susandavid.com
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