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Push Back to Power: Creating Empowered Relationships with the Author of PUSH BACK Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself, Tonya Lester

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In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with psychotherapist and author Tonya Lester, whose book PUSH BACK: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself is helping women reclaim their power without losing their compassion.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

  • When Tonya explains the real meaning of “shock absorbing”
  • Becca’s reflection on how physical pain revealed deeper stress
  • The power of noticing when you’re “rehearsing” conversations to keep the peace

About Tonya

Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Tonya Lester's Journey to Psychotherapy (00:00:39)

3. Common Relationship Dynamics in Therapy (00:01:18)

4. Empowerment and Personal Experiences (00:05:22)

5. Recognizing Early Warning Signs (00:10:38)

6. The Importance of Intentionality in Relationships (00:16:58)

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In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with psychotherapist and author Tonya Lester, whose book PUSH BACK: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself is helping women reclaim their power without losing their compassion.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

  • When Tonya explains the real meaning of “shock absorbing”
  • Becca’s reflection on how physical pain revealed deeper stress
  • The power of noticing when you’re “rehearsing” conversations to keep the peace

About Tonya

Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication.

Follow Becca Powers:

🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!
💬 Leaving a review is simple:

  1. Visit this link.
  2. Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.
  3. Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.

Your feedback helps us grow and continue delivering the content you love. Thank you for being part of our empowered community! 💖

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Tonya Lester's Journey to Psychotherapy (00:00:39)

3. Common Relationship Dynamics in Therapy (00:01:18)

4. Empowerment and Personal Experiences (00:05:22)

5. Recognizing Early Warning Signs (00:10:38)

6. The Importance of Intentionality in Relationships (00:16:58)

95 episodes

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