Maybe the heavy feelings you struggle with every morning are more universal than you think?

Jesse addresses a client's direct question about dealing with depression, sharing his experience with morning anxiety and the daily pressures of adulthood. He takes you through his grounding rituals that help transform his mindset before stepping into work.

Reflecting on personal growth and self-image, Jesse encourages you to embrace self-reinvention without fear.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Knowing Podcast

00:48 Facing Morning Depression and Anxiety

03:06 Morning Routine for Mental Clarity

05:12 Power of Daily Gratitude Practice

06:19 Prayer and Meditation Rituals

07:30 Morning Coffee and Daily Reset

08:58 Managing Adult Bills and Procrastination

11:08 Authenticity in Podcast Content

12:43 Normalizing Universal Life Struggles

14:18 Overcoming Fear of External Judgment

15:54 High-Profile Client Story from New York

20:46 Breaking Free from Social Conformity

23:28 Final Thoughts on Self-Acceptance

What if the harsh words you say to yourself are actually harming the people you love most?

Host Jesse de Leon explores the hidden emotional ripple effect of negative self-talk and reveals how personal insecurities inadvertently lower the self-esteem of children and friends who look up to you. Through reflections on body dysmorphia, aging, and childhood expectations, Jesse offers advice to interrupt self-criticism in real-time, rebuild inner confidence, and practice genuine self-compassion.

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00:00 Welcome to The Knowing Podcast

01:12 Identifying Negative Internal Dialogue

02:18 Overcoming Aging and Insecurity

04:45 Understanding Body Dysmorphia Symptoms

06:05 Protecting Children from Self-Criticism

08:07 Unpacking Childhood Family Expectations

10:34 Rewriting Past Mindset Patterns

12:02 Recognizing Value Through Others

13:35 Disrupting Negative Self-Talk Patterns

15:18 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Daily

17:19 Embracing the Self-Love Challenge

18:21 Overcoming Hesitation to Produce Content

In this episode of The Knowing: A Life in Stories, host Jesse de Leon shares step-by-step practical kindness—from supporting siblings through sudden health struggles, like snake bites and vision loss, to taking on quiet, practical chores for loved ones in need. Discover how practicing love enriches both the giver and the receiver. Also, hear about why stepping past your ego to accept help when you need it is just as important for your emotional health. 🌿✨

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Knowing Podcast

00:48 Introducing the Meaning of Kindness

02:08 Acts of Kindness for Siblings

03:00 Navigating Vision Loss and Health Struggles

04:59 Overcoming a Snake Bite Experience

06:29 Defining Sacrificial Love at Home

08:21 Morning Sunshine and Vitamin D Benefits

09:58 Stepping Up During Family Struggles

11:33 How Helping Others Boosts Dopamine

13:39 Overcoming Ego to Accept Help

15:10 Dictionary Definition of True Kindness

16:41 Final Thoughts and Community Call to Action