From Bullying to Breakthrough: Shaun Zetlin on Embracing Emotional Fitness
Welcome back to "When Not Yet Becomes Right Now," the podcast where we dive deep into the moments of transformation—the times when "not yet" shifts into "right now" and everything changes.Our host, Jen Ginty, created this space to explore pivotal moments and diverse life journeys, ensuring listeners feel seen, understood, and inspired to continue healing and growing. This week, we bring you an incredibly powerful story of resilience and self-discovery with our guest, Shaun Zetlin.
Shaun shares his transformative journey from a bullied child with physical challenges to a successful personal trainer and author. His story is a testament to how embracing one's past and recognizing self-worth can lead to profound personal growth.
In this insightful episode, Shaun discusses the critical importance of emotional fitness, defining it as the connection between physical discipline and emotional strength. He highlights that this holistic approach is essential for overcoming trauma and building inner fortitude.
Key Takeaways from Our Conversation with Shaun Zetlin:
• Emotional fitness is about connecting physical discipline with emotional strength. This concept emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, where physical activity is intertwined with mental and emotional health.
• Authenticity is crucial for personal growth and healing. Shaun's journey underscores the necessity of being true to oneself to navigate life's challenges effectively.
• Vulnerability can lead to deeper connection. Sharing one's true self, even the difficult parts, can foster more meaningful relationships and support systems.
• It's important to separate one's identity from their parents' beliefs. This powerful insight encourages listeners to define their own self-worth and path, independent of external expectations.
• Clients often struggle with self-sabotage and need to confront their emotions. Shaun, as a personal trainer, observes this common challenge, highlighting the emotional barriers that can hinder progress.
• Facing discomfort is necessary for true healing and growth. This ties into the podcast's core message of moving past "not yet" moments, even when they feel like a leap.
• Self-love and positive self-talk are essential for mental well-being. These practices are vital for building resilience and navigating life's ups and downs.
Throughout the episode, Shaun inspires listeners to take charge of their lives and pursue their authentic selves by connecting their physical and emotional well-being. His personal experiences offer invaluable insights into how to overcome fear and embrace who you truly are.
Episode Highlights You Won't Want to Miss:
[12:32] Healing Through Vulnerability
[18:31] Understanding Trauma and Authenticity
[22:34] Creating Emotional Fitness
[30:49] Master Mantras for Emotional Fitness
[36:38] The Importance of Positive Affirmations
[43:47] Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity
[47:35] Connecting Through Fitness: The Mind-Body Relationship
Shaun's story is a powerful reminder that transformation often begins with a pivotal moment, and embracing your authentic self is key to living a life of fulfillment. Jen's podcast is dedicated to sharing such inspiring stories, providing encouragement, advice, and resources for listeners to face challenges and make changes they may have been putting off.
Tune in to this episode to hear Shaun's full journey and gain actionable insights into building your own emotional fitness!
Jennifer is a single mom and entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, Jen has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions.
Jen has faced obstacles in her healing journey - from becoming a mother without a healthy parental model of her own to overcoming her inner saboteur while coping with the symptoms of CPTSD and Depression. She has spent the last 4 years developing My Moody Monster - a pull apart plush toy that has helped children to get out their frustrations in a safe way and giving families a tool to talk about emotions and communication.
Jen believes by sharing her own story she can help others to know they are not alone. Her YouTube channel features her Moody Talks focusing on an emotion each month and teaching coping skills that have helped her with her own mental health.
After being featured on multiple mental health and parenting podcasts, Jen had a powerful realization: her story of pushing away the hard work of facing her trauma was just one journey, and there are countless other journeys out there—each just as important and impactful. This is what inspired her to create "When Not Yet Becomes Right Now", a space for exploring the many different paths we take in life.
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Send us a text Shaun Zetlin shares his transformative journey from a bullied child with physical challenges to a successful personal trainer and author. He discusses the importance of emotional fitness, authenticity and vulnerability in overcoming trauma and building inner strength. He emphasizes t…
