Wrestling With Life

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Wrestling with yourself? Other people? Life? You’re not alone – nobody has life figured out. Welcome to Wrestling With Life, where we get out of our heads together, baby!! I’m your host, EmLed, and I’m spilling all the tea on the ways I’ve struggled and how I’m stepping into the highest version of myself in the hopes it will help you do the same. Wrestling With Life is a community for ambitious people who want to get out of their head and start truly living! Learn to adopt the mindset shifts, habit changes, and self-talk of the people who truly love themselves and their lives so you can step into your most authentic self. We cover all sorts of juicy topics like how to stop caring what other people think, advocating for yourself, living a life that’s true to you, and so much more. Sometimes I drop these truth bombs solo and sometimes I bring in my favorite people to do the honors. But one thing is always the same: I keep it real with you guys and get really freaking vulnerable, own my shit, and challenge you to look at life through a limitless lens of who you could be. It’s time to get out of your head and grab life by the freaking balls!!! If you’re liking what you’re hearing, follow @wrestlingwithlifepod on Instagram and TikTok or leave me a 5-star review wherever you listen. Welcome babe - I’m so happy you’ve joined the wrestling squad! read less

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Wrestling with yourself? Other people? Life? You’re not alone – nobody has life figured out. Welcome to Wrestling With Life, where we get out of our heads together, baby!! I’m your host, EmLed, and I’m spilling all the tea on the ways I’ve struggled and how I’m stepping into the highest version of myself in the hopes it will help you do the same. Wrestling With Life is a community for ambitious people who want to get out of their head and start truly living! Learn to adopt the mindset shifts, habit changes, and self-talk of the people who truly love themselves and their lives so you can step into your most authentic self. We cover all sorts of juicy topics like how to stop caring what other people think, advocating for yourself, living a life that’s true to you, and so much more. Sometimes I drop these truth bombs solo and sometimes I bring in my favorite people to do the honors. But one thing is always the same: I keep it real with you guys and get really freaking vulnerable, own my shit, and challenge you to look at life through a limitless lens of who you could be. It’s time to get out of your head and grab life by the freaking balls!!! If you’re liking what you’re hearing, follow @wrestlingwithlifepod on Instagram and TikTok or leave me a 5-star review wherever you listen. Welcome babe - I’m so happy you’ve joined the wrestling squad! Follow Wrestling With Life

Episodes

45 | The Grass is NEVER Greener!!!! Comparison is the THIEF of Joy

45 | The Grass is NEVER Greener!!!! Comparison is the THIEF of Joy

BUY PODCAST MERCH The episode title says it all baby: We got unhappy single people out here longing for families and unhappy married people out here reminiscing on the good ole days when they could pee in peace. Poor people dream of mansions and fancy cars and rich people just wish they had the love and peace they had before money made them cold. No matter where you're at in your life, it's easy to think someone who has it different also has it better. But that's not necessarily the case babe! Tune in for some encouragement and ideas on how to water the grass you're standing on right now :) Follow Wrestling With Life

44 | Embrace Your Humanity and Stop Trying to Transcend, Perfect, and Deny It

44 | Embrace Your Humanity and Stop Trying to Transcend, Perfect, and Deny It

BUY WRESTLING WITH LIFE MERCH A huge shift is taking place in my heart y'all. My priorities are shifting. Things that used to keep me up at night just don't anymore. "Making it" by the world's standards and crafting a certain image for myself just feels like a silly waste of time. I'm saying goodbye to being obsessed with my own little world and myself, always trying to be right and justified in my perspective... When you operate from the ego, peace is not possible. You focus on things you think will ultimately make you happy but actually leave you empty: status, money, titles, self-importance, accolades, recognition, credit, and praise. I used to think humility was the opposite extreme of this: shrinking yourself, not caring about success at all, and operating from a place of low self-esteem. But it's not that at all. Humility is actually how we tame our ego and find true peace, wonder in the world, joy, contentment, and purpose. Tune in to hear more Follow Wrestling With Life Resources Mentioned in this episode: Crucial Conversations book

43 | Wrestling With Faith: Feeling Doubt, Shame, and Anger with God and the Church

43 | Wrestling With Faith: Feeling Doubt, Shame, and Anger with God and the Church

BUY MERCH: Wrestling With Life merch is finally here baby!!!!! Get your hands on a big comfy embroidered hoodie or trucker cap ;) More merch coming soon. Lesssss goooooo Today we got one of my besties, Baby Bri, on the mic for a vulnerable convo about faith: how we've both wrestled with doubt, shame, and anger towards God and the Christian church in general. Boy oh boy have I avoided this topic for a long time y'all. I have been so angry with the church for many years, but I'm finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Even if you're not a Christian and you don't believe in God, I encourage you to give this episode a listen. We cover: How judgmental people in the Christian church can be and why this is so harmfulHow it's easy to be turned off to faith for this reasonHow Christians can speak and model truth in love instead but still stay in your own lane Follow Wrestling With Life

42 | Choose Authenticity Over Acceptance: Go Where You Can Be All of You

42 | Choose Authenticity Over Acceptance: Go Where You Can Be All of You

The people we hang out with, the places we go, and the choices we make all shape how in touch with our true selves we really are. A lot of times we sacrifice our authentic selves so we can fit in. Tune in for a SUPER simple mindset shift you can make that will help you stop trying to fit in places where you don't belong and prioritize authenticity over acceptance. P.S. We are back to episodes on Tuesdays!!! Stay tuned for my Patreon dropping soon which will give you the option of a paid subscription with bonus content Follow Wrestling With Life DISCLAIMER: The Wrestling With Life podcast and any content posted on my channels is presented solely for general informational and educational purposes. The use of this information is at the user's own risk and should not be substituted for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling with your mental health, please consider seeking professional help or contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Please don't try to get through things by yourself, you are not alone

41 | Stop Trying to "Fix" or Change People: Inspire Them Instead

41 | Stop Trying to "Fix" or Change People: Inspire Them Instead

This one is for all my "fixers" out there :) Anybody with high standards for themselves (AKA all of you beautiful people) likely has high standards for the people in their life, too. That's why it can be so frustrating when we think the people around us are slacking. A lesson I've learned the hard way: you cannot fix or change people. They have to want that for themselves. In this episode we discuss why being a fixer is actually toxic and how you can inspire people to be better instead :) Follow Wrestling With Life

40 | Stop Doubting Yourself and Remember WHO TF YOU ARE!!!

40 | Stop Doubting Yourself and Remember WHO TF YOU ARE!!!

👑 Do you know how BAD ASS you are to be chasing after what you want even when nobody else gets it? Even when you're wrestling with your own limiting beliefs and doubts and fears IN ADDITION to living in a super judgmental world where everyone else is constantly projecting THEIR OWN self-doubt on you??? I don't think you do babe, so I'm here to remind you. Tune in for the pep talk you didn't know you needed today and pointers on how to stop doubting yourself :) Follow Wrestling With Life Resources mentioned: Why High Achievers Struggle with Self-Doubt

39 | Living a Life of Integrity with LED Himself! (AKA my dad)

39 | Living a Life of Integrity with LED Himself! (AKA my dad)

We got LED himself guest starring on the pod baby!!!! My dad has always had a pristine reputation everywhere he goes as a reliable man who follows through on his word, doesn't speak poorly of other people, and always strives to do the right thing. Led is here to spill the tea on how and why it's so important to live a life of integrity and share practical ways you can do the same. Let's get into it baby!!!! Follow Wrestling With Life

38 | Nothing is Personal: Why You Should Stop Taking Rejection and Mistreatment Personally

38 | Nothing is Personal: Why You Should Stop Taking Rejection and Mistreatment Personally

You ready for the biggest truth bomb I've ever learned in my life? NOTHING. IS. PERSONAL!!!!!! The way people treat you has nothing to do with you. Getting rejected romantically or by friends or for a job has nothing to do with you!!!! Tune in to hear why Resources Mentioned in this epi: The Four Agreements Follow Wrestling With Life

37 | Redefining Success: Don't Get Caught Up in the Numbers

37 | Redefining Success: Don't Get Caught Up in the Numbers

How do you define success... In the gym?At work?In your lifestyle?At school?In your side hustles? If you're a success-driven person, it's likely that you've gotten caught up in the metrics usually associated with success in these endeavors: how heavy your lifts are, how high your salary is, the cost of the home you bought, your GPA, the engagement you're getting on social media... If you have, you're not alone. We're living in a digital age where numbers are everywhere and it's really hard not to focus on them. This episode encourages at you to define success a lil differently baby Follow Wrestling With Life

36 | How You Talk to Yourself is Everything: How to Eliminate Negative Self Talk

36 | How You Talk to Yourself is Everything: How to Eliminate Negative Self Talk

How you talk to yourself is everythinggggggg you guys. In this Monday Motivation, I'm spilling the tea about 10 mentalities you must embrace so you can correct your negative self talk. Have the bestest week ever y'all ilysm Follow Wrestling With Life

35 | Advocating For Yourself and Navigating Conflict with Special Guest LIZZY!

35 | Advocating For Yourself and Navigating Conflict with Special Guest LIZZY!

My bestie LIZZY!!! is on the pod to give you the 411 on advocating for yourself when... People cross your boundariesPeople hurt your feelingsPeople are disrespecting youYou need help ...while also keeping in mind: There are two sides to every storyPeople who love you don't intend to hurt youComing in HOT is not the best approachAnd more We giggled the entire way through this episode and Lizzy dropped some amazing truth bombs of wisdom you don't wanna miss! Follow Wrestling With Life

34 | How to Make Magic Wherever You Go

34 | How to Make Magic Wherever You Go

Is life feelin a little mundane, boring, or repetitive for you lately? This Monday Motivation is here to give you 10+ ways to SPICE UP YOUR LIFE and create MAGIC everywhere you go :) Happy Monday y'all! Follow Wrestling With Life

33 | You Teach Others How to Treat You: Setting Boundaries and Standards in Your Relationships

33 | You Teach Others How to Treat You: Setting Boundaries and Standards in Your Relationships

It's soooo important to demand respect from the people in your life. But be warned: there are two extremes when it comes to setting boundaries and standards in your relationships: High standards and no graceLow standards and too much graceBoth of these extremes are SO unhealthy and lead to either having no solid relationships or letting people walk all over you. In this episode we discuss what a healthy middle ground looks like :) Let's gooooooo baby!! Follow Wrestling With Life

32 | There are two types of people in life -- which do you want to be?

32 | There are two types of people in life -- which do you want to be?

Listen to this for some motivation to get your week started right! The gist of this epi... There are two types of people in life: Those who RKO the shit out of lifeThose who let life RKO the shit out of themSuffering is involved in either choice. Which do you want to be? Follow Wrestling With Life

31 | Giving the Middle Finger to Societal Expectations with JLED!

31 | Giving the Middle Finger to Societal Expectations with JLED!

We got a beautiful soul on the mic today: JLED! My big sister Jenna lives and works in Glacier National Park and now lives a life full of adventure and grizzly bears :) She has been a shining example for me of what breaking societal expectations and chasing down the kind of life you want looks like. In this episode we discuss: Jenna's struggles growing up and into adulthoodHow we have both struggled with people pleasingOvercoming societal expectationsLiving a life that's true to you even when your closest people don't support you Follow Jenna on Instagram Follow Wrestling With Life

30 | How to Slow Down and Tap Into The Present Moment

30 | How to Slow Down and Tap Into The Present Moment

Welcome to the FIRST EVER Monday Morning Motivation episode on Wrestling With Life!! Want to start your week off with a pep talk full of encouragement and wisdom? I got you babyyyyy. This week I'm telling you to slow TF down. Listen to find out why Follow Wrestling With Life

29 | Get Out of Your Head: Recenter Yourself by Practicing Gratitude

29 | Get Out of Your Head: Recenter Yourself by Practicing Gratitude

Are you focusing on all your problems? What hasn't been going well? How you've failed? Where you're "behind"? Me too dude. I've been so in my head lately and in such a funk. God really spoke to me the last few weeks and showed me that my attention has been centered around all the wrong things. In this episode we talk about: How hyper-fixating on our problems is counterproductiveHow we can pull ourselves out of scarcity mindsetHow to practice gratitude for what you DO have, what you ARE doing right, and how you HAVE grown & improved Your emotions and problems are always valid bb. But letting negativity and darkness consume you will only destroy you in the long run. Let's get out of our heads together today Follow Wrestling With Life Resources mentioned in this episode: 2 billion people don't have access to clean water1.6 billion people don't have adequate shelter60% of people suffer from chronic disease

28 | Letting Go of Outside Opinions and Accepting Your Struggles with DUVAN!

28 | Letting Go of Outside Opinions and Accepting Your Struggles with DUVAN!

DUVAN IN THE HOUSE!!! My college bestie of 7+ years joined me on the pod for a hilarious but also real ass conversation. We discuss: How Duvan was effected growing up in poverty and being bulliedHow he overcame these feelings and stopped caring about what others thinkHow we both struggle with: Trusting peopleFeeling "behind" in lifeBelieving it's okay to not be okay We also reminisce on Duvan's player days and both of our party days. This episode is full of a lot of laughs, wisdom, and way too many F-bombs. Follow Duvan on Instagram Follow Wrestling With Life

27 | Persevering Through Hate and Setbacks with TikTok Star (and also my lil bro) BEN LED!

27 | Persevering Through Hate and Setbacks with TikTok Star (and also my lil bro) BEN LED!

Please welcome the TikTok star (who also happens to be my little brother) Ben Led to the mic!!! Benny and I bring you our best crackhead energy and advice in this episode while talking about: Responding to Internet hateGetting back up again after job lossPursuing your dreams even through setbacks and criticismOur childhood mems Stick around for some silly lil bloopers at the end! So incredibly proud of my brother and the way he has worked to shift his mindset through everything he has faced in the last few years. Follow Ben on TikTok or Instagram Ben's Twitch Ben's screaming TikTok LOL Follow Wrestling With Life

26 | Healing Isn't Linear

26 | Healing Isn't Linear

Anybody else down bad in the trenches rn? I've had a rough start to 2024 -- but I'm here to tell you it isn't the end of the world. Here's some words of wisdom from my favorite people who have been picking up my pieces: Healing isn't linearIt's not weak to ugly cry You don't lose the healing progress you made just because you have a few bad nights or weeksGive yourself graceRemember you're only human and this is your first time every doing any of this shitKnow when to take breaks and take a step back from thingsLet yourself feel your emotionsIt's okay to slip back into old patterns as long as you catch yourself and correct yourself P.S. Wrestling With Life will be pivoting to guest episodes for the foreseeable future. I'm so excited for this next season of the podcast and I hope you are too :) Follow Wrestling With Life