Judith Belmont's guest appearances

Judith Belmont

Relationships 2.0 With Dr. Michelle Skeen

An Uncluttered Life

Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide

SFC Radio Presents

WSOU: Thank God For Monday

Susan Anderson

Wendy Behary

Natalie Sisson

Stan Tatkin

Nick Turner

Byron Katie

Debi Silber

Michael McNulty

Donald Altman

Tim Grahl

Arielle Ford

John Lee Dumas

Srinivas Rao

Allie Rowbottom

Tammy Strobel

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Holding on to the past may seem like gaining power over things that cannot be changed, but the opposite is true. Judith Belmont, motivational speaker, author, and psychotherapist for 40 years, advises that forgiving makes you and your relationship happier and more loving. Forgiveness is essential to become free of the pains of the past. The hurt may never leave, but it can be managed positively so that you no longer have to bring it into your relationship and instead focus on the here and now. Judith is the author of 9 mental health and wellness books and therapeutic card decks, including Embrace Your Greatness and The Anxiety and Stress Solution Deck. Her books cover self-help, personal development, and tips and tools for therapists working with clients. Check out the transcript to this episode in Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode:  04:17 Introduction to Judith Belmont 06:43 Forgiving does not condone an action that was taken. What it does is allow you to move on from your past and prevent another person from gaining power over you. 10:28 Reliving the hurt of the past means that you will never be free of it. This is the opposite of mindfulness which is defined as non-judgmental awareness. 15:41 People don't want to be wronged. Forgiveness may seem counterproductive to this sense of righteousness, but it allows you to overcome a former way of thinking that is no longer relevant to you and your life today. 17:02 In relationship, living your partner's narrative of you makes you at the mercy of someone else and distorts your self-esteem. 20:07 The hardest thing for most people is forgiving themselves as people are notoriously less forgiving of themselves than others. 23:31 Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Forgiveness is giving up your righteousness that you were wronged or you wronged yourself, accepting what happened and growing from it. 28:58 Reclaim your power over your feelings. It is YOU who allowed yourself to feel something with someone else's actions. Be a victor instead of being a victim. 33:15 Feeling hurt is necessary to let you know that something wrong happened. In fact, some situations will deepen you because of the hurt. You can manage hurt instead of carrying it. 37:29 Judith's tips and strategies for forgiving others and yourself 40:11 Information on Judith's books, therapeutic cards, and website Mentioned  Judith's website What is Your Forgiveness IQ? by Judith Belmont Judith's Amazon author page ERP 026: How to Repair &amp; Resolve Hurt in Relationship ERP 123: Forgive For Love with Dr. Fred Luskin ERP 153: How to Repair a Breach of Trust in Relationship ERP 158: How to Resolve Resentment in Your Relationship Shifting Criticism for Connected Communication by Dr. Jessica Higgins  Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!  

Holding on to the past may seem like gaining power over things that cannot be changed, but the opposite is true. Judith Belmont, motivational speaker, author, and psychotherapist for 40 years, advises that forgiving makes you and your relationship happier and more loving. Forgiveness is essential to become free of the pains of the past. The hurt may never leave, but it can be managed positively so that you no longer have to bring it into your relationship and instead focus on the here and now. Judith is the author of 9 mental health and wellness books and therapeutic card decks, including Embrace Your Greatness and The Anxiety and Stress Solution Deck. Her books cover self-help, personal development, and tips and tools for therapists working with clients. <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/erp-271-how-forgiveness-plays-a-powerful-role-in-relationship-an-interview-with-judith-belmont/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the transcript to this episode in Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.</a> In this episode:  04:17 Introduction to Judith Belmont 06:43 Forgiving does not condone an action that was taken. What it does is allow you to move on from your past and prevent another person from gaining power over you. 10:28 Reliving the hurt of the past means that you will never be free of it. This is the opposite of mindfulness which is defined as non-judgmental awareness. 15:41 People don't want to be wronged. Forgiveness may seem counterproductive to this sense of righteousness, but it allows you to overcome a former way of thinking that is no longer relevant to you and your life today. 17:02 In relationship, living your partner's narrative of you makes you at the mercy of someone else and distorts your self-esteem. 20:07 The hardest thing for most people is forgiving themselves as people are notoriously less forgiving of themselves than others. 23:31 Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Forgiveness is giving up your righteousness that you were wronged or you wronged yourself, accepting what happened and growing from it. 28:58 Reclaim your power over your feelings. It is YOU who allowed yourself to feel something with someone else's actions. Be a victor instead of being a victim. 33:15 Feeling hurt is necessary to let you know that something wrong happened. In fact, some situations will deepen you because of the hurt. You can manage hurt instead of carrying it. 37:29 Judith's tips and strategies for forgiving others and yourself 40:11 Information on Judith's books, therapeutic cards, and website Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://belmontwellness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Judith's website</a></li> <li><a href="https://belmontwellness.com/forgiveness-self-test-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What is Your Forgiveness IQ? by Judith Belmont</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Judith-A.-Belmont/e/B004CRN10I%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Judith's Amazon author page</a></li> <li><a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/erp-026-how-to-repair-resolve-hurt-in-relationship/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ERP 026: How to Repair &amp; Resolve Hurt in Relationship</a></li> <li><a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/erp-123-importance-of-forgiveness-in-relationships-with-dr-fred-luskin/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ERP 123: Forgive For Love with Dr. Fred Luskin</a></li> <li><a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/erp-153-steps-to-rebuilding-trust-in-a-relationship/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ERP 153: How to Repair a Breach of Trust in Relationship</a></li> <li><a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/erp-158-dealing-with-resentment-in-relationships/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ERP 158: How to Resolve Resentment in Your Relationship</a></li> <li><a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/shifting-criticism-for-connected-communication" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shifting Criticism for Connected Communication by Dr. Jessica Higgins</a></li> </ul> Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjessicahiggins/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/drjessicahiggins</a> Podcast: <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/DrJessHiggins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@DrJessHiggins</a> Website: <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/1cee07aed4f714529e68184a2637e3ca090cf73b?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrjessicahiggins.com%2F&amp;userId=3518992&amp;signature=9552b7d993cf042e" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">drjessicahiggins.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:jessica@drjessicahiggins.com" rel="noopener">jessica@drjessicahiggins.com</a> If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/ask-dr-jessica-higgins/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-relationship-podcast/id969874173" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.  Thank you!

ERP 271: How Forgiveness Plays A Powerful Role In Relationship - An Interview With Judith Belmont

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Judith Belmont, MS author of Embrace Your Greatness: 50 Ways to Build Unshakable Self-EsteemAbout the book:It’s time to start feeling good about yourself! In this go-to guide, a licensed professional counselor offers 50 quick tips and tools to help you overcome self-doubt, silence your inner critic, be assertive, boost your self-esteem, and embrace your greatness.In our image-obsessed world, it’s easy to compare yourself to friends, celebrities, and models. Social media has skewed our perception of reality by only offering images of people at their best. But the truth is that most people struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt—at least some of the time. So, how can you stop paying attention to your inner critic and start focusing on what makes you truly great?In Embrace Your Greatness, you’ll find powerful—yet incredibly simple—tools grounded in mindfulness, acceptance, self-compassion, and positive psychology to help you start feeling good about yourself. The book includes unique and engaging activities and exercises to help you put a stop to that nagging inner critic, overcome perfectionism, and develop lasting self-confidence. You’ll also discover ways to be more assertive, develop healthy relationships that support a healthy you, and cultivate an unshakable sense of optimism about yourself and your life.If you need a quick confidence boost, this fun guide offers 50 ways to nix your nagging inner critic and start loving who you are.About the author:Judith Belmont, MS, LPC, has been a psychotherapist, motivational speaker, workplace wellness consultant, and mental health coach. Her message of positivity, healthy communication, stress resilience, and self-empowerment has reached thousands nationwide through her books, consulting, and interactive presentations.She is author of seven mental health and wellness books that offer therapists and their clients, as well as self-help readers, practical solutions to deal with common problems such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In her books, she offers practical skill-building resources using experiential activities, visualizations, handouts, and worksheets.Belmont is founder of Belmont Wellness (www.belmontwellness.com) where she offers a variety of mental health and wellness presentations, as well as personal and professional coaching. Her mission to share important life skills and promote self-empowerment and positivity is followed by a wide audience due to her active social media presence on various sites, such as Facebook and Pinterest.

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Judith Belmont, MS author of Embrace Your Greatness: 50 Ways to Build Unshakable Self-Esteem About the book: It’s time to start feeling good about yourself! In this go-to guide, a licensed professional counselor offers 50 quick tips and tools to help you overcome self-doubt, silence your inner critic, be assertive, boost your self-esteem, and embrace your greatness. In our image-obsessed world, it’s easy to compare yourself to friends, celebrities, and models. Social media has skewed our perception of reality by only offering images of people at their best. But the truth is that most people struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt—at least some of the time. So, how can you stop paying attention to your inner critic and start focusing on what makes you truly great? In Embrace Your Greatness, you’ll find powerful—yet incredibly simple—tools grounded in mindfulness, acceptance, self-compassion, and positive psychology to help you start feeling good about yourself. The book includes unique and engaging activities and exercises to help you put a stop to that nagging inner critic, overcome perfectionism, and develop lasting self-confidence. You’ll also discover ways to be more assertive, develop healthy relationships that support a healthy you, and cultivate an unshakable sense of optimism about yourself and your life. If you need a quick confidence boost, this fun guide offers 50 ways to nix your nagging inner critic and start loving who you are. About the author: Judith Belmont, MS, LPC, has been a psychotherapist, motivational speaker, workplace wellness consultant, and mental health coach. Her message of positivity, healthy communication, stress resilience, and self-empowerment has reached thousands nationwide through her books, consulting, and interactive presentations. She is author of seven mental health and wellness books that offer therapists and their clients, as well as self-help readers, practical solutions to deal with common problems such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In her books, she offers practical skill-building resources using experiential activities, visualizations, handouts, and worksheets. Belmont is founder of Belmont Wellness (<a href="http://www.belmontwellness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.belmontwellness.com</a>) where she offers a variety of mental health and wellness presentations, as well as personal and professional coaching. Her mission to share important life skills and promote self-empowerment and positivity is followed by a wide audience due to her active social media presence on various sites, such as Facebook and Pinterest.

Guest: Judith Belmont author of Embrace Your Greatness: 50 Ways to Build Unshakable Self-Esteem

Episode 47 comes to you from Tangier, Morocco. Today we're talking about why you should expect a few pits in your life and how to dig out when you land in one. Each of us has fallen into one of life's holes and then beaten ourselves up about how we could be so stupid. In this episode we discuss why we should stop being so hard on ourselves and accept that we are not perfect. We will make mistakes and how we recover from them is more important than getting down on ourselves from the mistake itself. Today's guest, Judy Belmont, provides her keen insights and experience gleaned from 35 +years as a psychotherapist. As a public speaker and corporate wellness trainer, she offers practical strategies to boost personal resilience. Her latest book is The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life. You can find out more about Judy's practical strategies to boost your own resilience at BelmontWellness.com.

Episode 47 comes to you from Tangier, Morocco. Today we're talking about why you should expect a few pits in your life and how to dig out when you land in one. Each of us has fallen into one of life's holes and then beaten ourselves up about how we could be so stupid. In this episode we discuss why we should stop being so hard on ourselves and accept that we are not perfect. We will make mistakes and how we recover from them is more important than getting down on ourselves from the mistake itself. Today's guest, Judy Belmont, provides her keen insights and experience gleaned from 35 +years as a psychotherapist. As a public speaker and corporate wellness trainer, she offers practical strategies to boost personal resilience. Her latest book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMN2VI4?tag=delinc-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B00AMN2VI4&amp;adid=19VVD2GE9HSFDN1JRWZJ&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life</a>. You can find out more about Judy's practical strategies to boost your own resilience at <a href="http://BelmontWellness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BelmontWellness.com</a>.

How to Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck in Them (Podcast #47 with Dr. Judith Belmont)