278. The Gift with Edith Eger and Marianne Engle

Published: Nov. 23, 2022, 11:06 a.m.

As we go through life, we all have experiences, both positive and negative, that shape who we are. Sometimes, we focus too much on the negative experiences and start to think "why me?". In order to counter this negative spiral, we can choose to focus on the positive and use this to empower ourselves. Instead, ask yourself "what now?". You can improve your outlook on life by changing your mindset. This in turn will help free yourself from limiting beliefs, heal and move forward.\xa0\n\nWith great admiration and gratitude, we welcome an inspiring mother-daughter duo, Dr. Edith Eger, and Dr. Marianne Engel who through their expertise as Clinical Psychologists, work together to promote healing, positivity, and personal growth. In this deeply personal, yet profound interview, we take a look at the learnings presented in the latest edition of Dr. Eger\u2019s uplifting and actionable guide to healing, The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life.\xa0\n\nParalleled by lessons from the book, we also learn about Edith\u2019s courageous story of surviving Auschwitz and finding her path to freedom, as well as Marianne\u2019s own experience as the child of an immigrant parent and holocaust survivor, navigating marriage and raising children. Focusing on overcoming adversity, relationships, giving up shame, and living with purpose, we bring you a powerful and thought-provoking episode that inspires you to take on any obstacles life presents.\xa0\n\nListen and Learn:\xa0\n\nThe dangers of being a prisoner of your own mind\n\nSurvivor vs. victim mindset\xa0\n\nWhy Marianne is grateful to her mother for shielding her from her painful past\n\nWhat drew both Edith and Marianne to the field of clinical psychology\n\nThe best way to move towards readiness to confront trauma\n\nHolding your truth while relinquishing the need for power and control\n\nThe importance of flexible thinking in relationships\xa0\n\nWhy Edith believes people should give up perfectionism\n\nHow do we resist hating the haters, and we why should\n\nEdith and Marianne's tips for parents hoping to have close relationships with their children throughout their lives\n\n\nResources:\xa0\n\nTo learn more about Edith, visit: https://dreditheger.com/\n\n\nTo learn more about Marianne, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-engle-7b930a2b\n\n\nCheck out Edith\u2019s book, The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781982143091\n\nGrab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych, including Yael\u2019s new book, Work, Parent, Thrive!: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781611809657\n\n\nCheck out Debbie, Yael, and Jill\u2019s websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!\n\n\nAbout Edith Eger:\nDr. Edith Eger is a sought-after clinical psychologist and lecturer who brings a message of healing and personal growth in her speaking and in her books The Choice and The Gift. She uses her past as a Holocaust survivor and thriver to inspire people to tap their full potential and shape their very best destinies regardless of their circumstances. It\u2019s a message of CHOICE to move from recovery to discovery and beyond and encouragement to find the gifts of even the most painful situations.\xa0\n\nAbout Marianne Engle:\nDr. Marianne Engle, is Edith\u2019s daughter and collaborator. Marianne is also a psychologist with training in sports psychology. As a child, Marianne watched her mother struggle in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In fact, Edith didn\u2019t tell Marianne about her experiences in the Holocaust until Marianne discovered it by finding a book in her parent\u2019s collection and put the pieces together.\xa0\nEdith and Marianne are an inspiring mother-daughter duo working together to bring healing and positivity to the world and we\u2019ll be focusing on messages offered in the newest edition of Dr. Eger\u2019s book, The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life, which is colored with Marianne\u2019s influence\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices