In this powerful episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with transformation coach Karen Yates, who opens up about the moment in 2019 when everything seemed to be falling apart—financial stress, a near-divorce, and the uncertainty of what was to come next. But instead of taking the "easy" way out, Karen and her husband made the bold decision to rebuild. Less than a year later, they had sold almost everything and began traveling the world full-time with their two children.

Karen shares her journey of healing, growth, and what it really takes to embrace change when everything in you wants to run. Her story is a testament to what's possible when you finally start listening to the voice inside.

In this episode, we explore:

• 🧭 The courageous choice to stay and rebuild instead of walking away
• 🌍 What full-time travel revealed about Karen's identity, relationships, and resilience
• 😨 The biggest fears that stop people from embracing change—and how to move through them
• 🔊 How "selective hearing" of our inner truth can either keep us stuck or set us free

This conversation invites you to stop avoiding the discomfort and start tuning into what your soul has been trying to tell you all along.

🌐 Connect with Karen Yates :https://inspiremydreams.com/ 🎧 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com

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In this powerful episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar is joined by a truly dynamic guest—a former award-winning cultural anthropology professor who boldly transitioned into life coaching, full-time nomadism, and dance. With deep roots in mental health through both family and academic influence, Jonathan Marion shares how he tuned out societal expectations to tune into his soul’s calling.

Together, they explore what it means to shed outdated roles, embrace purposeful change, and use grief, movement, and global exploration as catalysts for healing. This conversation is a masterclass in conscious transformation.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• 🎓 The journey from academia to becoming a transformational life coach and nomad
• 🧠 How a lifelong immersion in mental health shaped his coaching philosophy
• 🌍 Why “selective hearing” can be a healing practice—and when it becomes a barrier
• 💃 How dance, travel, and embodiment practices support emotional and mental well-being

Listen now to learn how to shed who you’ve been and step boldly into who you’re becoming.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Jonathan S. Marion:http://stepsalongtheway.global/ 🎧 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com

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This week on Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with Dr. Emily Gordon—a psychologist who specializes in adolescent mental health and eating disorders—to explore the powerful connection between parenting, self-awareness, and teen well-being. As a mother of three young adults and a passionate advocate for proactive parenting, Dr. Gordon shares her personal and professional insights on how families can break harmful cycles and build healthier relationships.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Breaking Generational Patterns Around Food: How parents and even grandparents unknowingly pass down harmful beliefs and habits—and what we can do to change that narrative.
• What Proactive Parenting Really Looks Like: Real-world insights into the daily actions and attitudes that help teens feel seen, supported, and safe.
• Recognizing Our Own Patterns: Why self-reflection is essential for effective parenting, especially when it comes to modeling healthy behavior and communication.
• Tuning into What Really Matters: How to strengthen the ability to listen to your own voice—and help your teen do the same—amid all the external noise.

This compassionate and practical conversation offers hope, clarity, and actionable tools for any parent navigating the complexities of raising teens today.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Emily Gordon: www.dremilygordon.com 🎧 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com ✨ Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs it.