In this podcast episode,  MJ continues a conversation with Hedy Schleifer, an internationally renowned relationship builder and motivational speaker. Hedy introduces the latest iteration of ECT (Encountered Centered Transformation), emphasizing that peace begins with the family through strong, committed partnerships. They discuss the process of hosting and visiting different 'neighborhoods' within each other's worlds, both precious and challenging, and explore concepts like generative speaking and listening, the Hero's Journey, and the importance of maintaining a sacred space. Essential insights on relational growth and longevity are shared, focusing on deep connections within families and communities. Special thanks to Elly Wynia and MJ's grandson, Neel, for their contributions.
Website: https://hedyschleifer.com/
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEaERAnIqsY

00:00 Introduction and Recap
01:09 Understanding Precious Neighborhoods
03:06 Generative Speaking and Listening
05:55 Exploring the Neighborhood of Challenge
11:13 The Hero's Journey
15:01 Making Requests in Relationships
20:15 Creating Sacred Space
33:05 Final Thoughts and Insights

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Summer! Summer! Summer! MJ will be sharing some of her favorite episodes with you while she takes a bit of a break, tapes new episodes, swims in her favorite outdoor pool, babysits her grandson Neel and continues to work on the Inner Challenge Master Class! Thanks for all the support this year where listenership continues to steadily climb. This is really fun!

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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 45,000 hours of therapy sessions. After 7 years of clinical work (1993) MJ realized that her clients knew very little about Mental Wellness which led her to create Inner Challenge. Inner Challenge brings practical understanding and skills rooted in neuroscience as well as MJ’s clinical and educational wisdom to help people cultivate mental wellness. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.

About Inner Challenge:
Inner Challenge was created in 1995 as a summer camp for girls, and spent 20 years being tested and refined in junior high classrooms, businesses, and community organizations. In 2017-2018 Inner Challenge was a class for freshman football players at the University of Notre Dame. In May 2022 the Inner Challenge Podcast debuted continuing the initial aspiration to bring Mental Wellness knowledge and skills to all! #stopfeelinglikecrap!

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