This week I’ve made so many mistakes! I wonder if I’ll ever learn! Ever feel this way? This episode is raw, y’all. I’m coming at you with my mistakes, losing my cool, dealing with “toxic” people and situations and the lessons (if any!) I’ve learned along the way. Short answer: we need to be good listeners. Yes, for others but mostly and surprisingly, we need to be the best listeners when our true self is speaking to us. Then, finally, (maybe??) We speak up and the mistakes will stop? Who knows?? Let’s figure this one out together! ******In this episode we will learn: **Why mistakes are actually lessons and how to learn them the easier wayWhy “toxic” people aren’t really a thing~How to turn around a long bout of mistakes ~Why being a good listener helps you speak up and be your true self ~davidji Sacred Questions Meditation ****The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author ***Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains****) *or ** At the beach****) Love the show? Please rate and review us! Quotes:* *“If you’re not sure if your true voice is speaking, ask someone who loves you.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW*Interesting Mentions:*davidji**) * *Heartwood Retreat Center *): *location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats ********The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria RothenburgerWebsite: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/)Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium)Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/) ****)**Stay in touch with Cheri) and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook) Linkedin) Website) YouTube) **Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!) Register for a meditation and yoga retreat) in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains **and **walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat) on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.*Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here) to schedule a free 15 minute consultationFollow Cheri Flake on GoodReads****) Buy Cheri's book)*: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to **www.iLoveTherapy.com) to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.