Understanding the Layers of Growth: Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning ft Krystal Williams Payne

Join me and guest Krystal Williams Payne as we unpack the layers of learning, unlearning, and relearning, and be prepared for a shocking personal revelations. We share our lives transparently and apply our learning to what it means for people in the workplace. Find out how we navigate the emotional and physical challenges of growth and change.

 

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore the dynamic cycle of learning, unlearning, and relearning to propel your transformation.

• Realize the intriguing link between physical engagement and an effective absorption of knowledge.

• Navigate the three critical stages in the learning realm: Receiving fresh knowledge, shedding prior assumptions, and embracing renewed outlooks.

• Participate in an encompassing physical connection during your learning journey for an all-rounded internalization.

• Cultivate a sense of trust and openness to establish a conducive space for self-evolution.

 

The guest for this episode is Krystal Williams Payne

Step into the fascinating mind of Krystal Williams Payne, a licensed marriage and family therapist, yoga instructor, and sound healer. She brilliantly integrates these aspects, painting a picture of what it means to truly be connected with ourselves. She espouses a refreshing focus on challenging established narratives and getting closer to a healthier relationship with our bodies and minds. Proactively engaging with her expertise, Krystal shines a light on the trials of personal growth, making way for a journey of discovery and enlightenment.

 

One of My Fave Moments: The Challenges of DEI Work DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) work can be immensely rewarding but also quite rigorous. It requires an ongoing and layered process of learning. It challenges frames, reframes, and shifts perspectives on things that are personal to people, inviting professionals to constantly question, reassess, and adjust their attitudes and approaches. Krystal and I discuss the unique challenges DEI practitioners face. We emphasize the critical need for self-exploration and emotional resilience in our professions. Krystal and I highlight that practitioners should commit to deeply understanding and managing their emotions, capable of sitting with discomfort. This forms an essential bridge to facilitate growth in others, underlining the need for DEI practitioners to practice what they preach consistently.

 

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To get in touch with Krystal Williams Payne, you can contact her here:

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Setting the Stage

00:04:55 - Introduction to Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning, 00:06:52 - Nuances and Complexities of Learning, 00:10:01 - The Physical and Emotional Experience of Unlearning, 00:12:28 - The Challenges of DEI Work, 00:13:14 - The Importance of Experiencing the Ring, 00:14:50 - The Reluctance to Enter the Ring, 00:16:28 - The Invitation to Trust, 00:19:31 - The Role of Consultants, 00:21:00 - Process Over Destination, 00:22:17 - Personal Example: Relationship with Food, 00:29:55 - Benefits of Embracing a New Perspective, 00:32:05 - The Ongoing Process of Relearning and Unlearning, 00:34:27 - The Complexity of Personal Growth, 00:37:01 - Applying Personal Growth to Professional Settings, 00:38:36 - Tangible Steps for Personal Growth, 00:45:40 - The Importance of Feeling Emotions, 00:47:59 - The Scary Process of Feeling, 00:48:52 - Communicating and Recovering from Intense Feelings, 00:49:47 - Going to the Depths for Real Change, 00:51:37 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information,