The Pursuing Perspective Podcast
The Pursuing Perspective Podcast
Shantell Thaxton Blake
This podcast brings together people who actively pursue growth and those who want to help others do the same. Helping you grow and expand through actionable principles that take you from where you are at to where you want to be.
27. Arm Yourself - Victim to Victor Part 4
In this episode we review the victim triangle and the roles we play. We learn how to arm ourselves with practical tools to help us step out of, and stay out of, the victim triangle. We begin to consciously respond rather than unconsciously react. We claim our power and face our challenges. We become victorious.
Jun 22, 2020
38 min
26. Battling Fear: The Connection Between Our Fear Response and the Victim Triangle Part 3
In this episode we look at our automatic reactions to fear–fight-flight- freeze–and the results of each one. We explore the connection between these fear responses and the roles in the victim triangle. We clearly identify the importance of this connection and how we can act from faith, empowering ourselves to face situations and consciously respond rather than unconsciously react.
Jun 8, 2020
30 min
25. Victim to Victor Part 2: Moving Out of the Victim Triangle
In this episode we review the victim triangle and the roles we all play. We learn about the thoughts and behaviors associated with these roles and how to begin to change them so we can move out of the triangle. When we move out of the triangle, we can show up in our relationships in a healthier, more grounded way. This is a vital action to move from victim to victor.
May 11, 2020
52 min
24. Victim to Victor Part 1: The Victim Triangle and the Roles We Play
In this episode we talk about the victim and victor within each of us. We explore the victim triangle and the roles we all play. We learn about conscious actions to move out of the victim triangle and begin the journey of victim to victor.
Apr 27, 2020
41 min
23. The 2 Words on My Wrist That Changed Everything
In this episode I share a very personal experience that was pivotal for me on my journey. I talk about the two most powerful words in existence and how they can be an anchor amidst the storms of life.
Mar 9, 2020
30 min
22. Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Face
In this podcast we talk about how we react to fear and stress, and the ways we can more effectively respond. We cover how stress affects individuals with dyslexia due to emotional reactivity and how to help. We discuss learned helplessness, the victim triangle, and how we can start to break those pattens and shift our experience.
Feb 10, 2020
41 min
21. Work Through The Scar Tissue
In this episode we talk about some of the realities of healing. The initial state of healing is a state of basic survival, with minimal functioning and lots of scar tissue. We dive into how this relates to emotional healing and why we need to understand the difference between damaging pain and healing pain, take responsibility for our healing, and work through the scar tissue to move towards wholeness.
Jan 20, 2020
40 min
20. We Are All Paralyzed with Brandon Sulser
The guest in this episode, Brandon Sulser, shares his powerful story of enduring four near-death experiences. As he recounts these experiences, he shares the difficulty in the darkest moments and the fight to seek for and hang on to the light. He greatly exemplifies the Hero’s Journey as he chooses faith over fear, conquers his thoughts and perspective, and chooses to live rather than just survive. His inspirational story reminds us all of the healing powers of hope and love.
Dec 16, 2019
1 hr 23 min
19. You Are Enough with Jerrilyn Shaw
In this episode, our guest Jerrilyn Shaw shares her powerful redemptive story and lessons learned from surviving and rising from abusive relationships.
Dec 9, 2019
39 min
18. The Hero's Rise with Jeremy C. Holm
In this episode, American bobsled athlete and published author, Jeremy Holm, shares his experiences and insights about how we rise through hope, connection, and choosing to be the hero of our own story.
Nov 11, 2019
48 min
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