You vs. You: Why Inner Conflict Makes Everything Harder with Dana Bernstein

About this episode

Cherylanne Skolnicki discusses inner conflict and self-discovery with Dana Bernstein, focusing on overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming personal power.

Ever find yourself stuck in an endless loop of overthinking, self-doubt, or battling between what you want and what you "should" do? To get to the heart of this inner tug-of-war, today, I'm joined by Dana Bernstein, principal of Dare to Live Brave and author of It's the Thought that Counts: Mastering the Art of YOU vs. You. Dana is a conflict resolution coach, helping professionals in high-stakes environments like universities, government, banking, and the court system. We're talking real-life inner conflict between ambition and self-doubt, or when your values feel like they're battling for control. Dana breaks down why labeling our emotions is magic and how knowing exactly what drives you can shift everything about how you show up, not just in tough conversations, but in your biggest moments. Join us if you're ready for powerful stories, actionable steps, and plenty of aha moments to reclaim your power and move forward as your most empowered, graceful self (even in the messiest moments) to the big, bold life you envision. Show Highlights: Understanding competing values in the "YOU vs. You" conflict. [02:40] Inner conflict in women and why self-discovery matters. [04:13] Discover…

People in this episode

Host: Cherylanne

Guest: Dana Bernstein

Topics covered

• inner conflict
• self-doubt
• self-discovery
• emotional intelligence
• personal development

Keywords

• conflict resolution
• ambition
• values
• emotions
• empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: It's the Thought that Counts: Mastering the Art of YOU vs. You

Books & works: Dare to Live Brave, It's the Thought that Counts

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