How to Align Your Ambition with Your Empathy, a Story of Grief, Growth and Grit with Dr. Stephanie Grunewald

In this episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins warmly welcomes Dr. Stephanie Grunewald, an alignment strategist, and psychologist, to discuss her inspiring journey from a successful psychology practice to founding Ancorio, an organization dedicated to empowering ambitious women, especially empaths. They delve into the challenges of balancing personal and professional fulfillment, the impact of grief, and the importance of setting boundaries and self-care. Dr. Grunewald shares her insights on the complexities of being an empath, the necessity of self-awareness, and the value of forming supportive communities. Tune in for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation!

In this episode we discuss: 

• Transition from practicing psychologist to alignment strategist and founder of Ancorio.
• Empowerment of ambitious women, particularly those who identify as empaths.
• Challenges faced by empaths, including emotional absorption and people-pleasing tendencies.
• Importance of setting boundaries and self-care for personal and professional fulfillment.
• Impact of grief on personal growth and the need for self-awareness.
• The significance of community and support for women carrying emotional burdens.
• The process of forming new habits and the misconception of habit formation timelines.
• Navigating difficult conversations and the importance of effective communication.
• The role of vulnerability in building confidence and overcoming self-deprecation.
• The value of retreats and community programs for personal reset and growth.

Connect with our here:
https://ancorio.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephanie-grunewald/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.grunewald/

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