Episode 120: Beyond Buzzwords: Practical Tools for Inner Growth In this episode of "Your Inner Advocate," host Kimen Petersen demystifies common self-help buzzwords and offers practical, down-to-earth strategies for personal growth. Kimen discusses grounding, mindfulness, positive self-talk, resilience, intentional living, emotional intelligence, and forgiveness, providing simple hacks and relatable stories for each. The episode encourages listeners to move beyond vague advice and embrace small, consistent actions to foster authenticity, joy, and inner peace.    0:00 – 0:40 — Introduction to the podcast and its purpose: inspiration, soulful insights, and meaningful life lessons. 0:41 – 1:20 — The problem with generic self-help advice; promise to break down buzzwords into actionable steps. 1:21 – 3:15 — Grounding: What it really means and a simple exercise to become present by focusing on your feet. 3:16 – 7:00 — The power of asking better questions; how the quality of your questions shapes your mindset and life. 7:01 – 9:50 — Positive self-talk: Becoming your own best friend and shifting negative inner dialogue. 9:51 – 12:00 — Mindfulness: Simplifying the concept to “doing what you’re doing when you’re doing it.” 12:01 – 14:00 — Meditation: Letting thoughts flow without attachment; the “leaves on a stream” visualization. 14:01 – 16:00 — Resilience: Building strength by overcoming challenges and focusing on what you can control. 16:01 – 18:00 — Intentional living: Accepting your habits, living purposefully, and making conscious choices. 18:01 – 21:00 — Emotional intelligence: Responding instead of reacting, assuming positive intent, and creating space between stimulus and response. 21:01 – 23:00 — Peace and forgiveness: Redefining forgiveness as letting go of the need to be right, and finding peace in acceptance. 23:01 – End — Final thoughts: Transformation comes from gentle, consistent steps; encouragement to keep building your inner advocate; outro and call to action.