Erin Diehl || Laughing At Your Failures 101

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #64 with Erin Diehl.


Life is full of choices, and inevitably, some of those choices lead to failure. But that’s alright because failure is a natural part of our journey. What’s crucial is acknowledging the emotions that come with failure – be it sadness, anger, or fear – and taking the time to process them. When we don’t address these emotions, they can manifest as diseases or physical pain in our bodies. Understanding our feelings and their impact is essential for moving forward in a healthy manner.

Fortunately, there are numerous techniques to help you conquer failure and emerge stronger on the other side. Meditation is one effective approach, as it allows you to stay connected to yourself and find inner peace even during challenging times. Journaling is another valuable tool for processing thoughts and emotions as you navigate the road to recovery. And let’s not forget the power of laughter in calming your nervous system – so remember to take those much-needed laugh breaks!

In this captivating episode, we’re joined by Erin Diehl, a Failfluencer and the CEO of Improve it! Erin shares her personal experiences with failure and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She also delves into the benefits of laugh breaks and the magic of developing teams through play and improv.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into navigating failure like a pro. 

Tune in now!


During this episode, you will learn about:

[02:18] Welcoming our guest; Erin Diehl

[02:52] Previous episode with Erin: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/erindiehl/

[05:17] What Erin is currently working on 

[08:40] Erin’s experience with failure

[10:52] Does talking about failure cause more failure?

[14:42] Understanding the mind-body connection

[15:50] How Erin navigated through the failures in her life

[26:56] What is a laugh break? 

[30:09] Benefits of laughter

[32:00] The “yes and” improv game 

[43:04] Play your way into the wellness workbook; https://www.learntoimproveit.com/your-inner-child-guide

[44:28] Erin’s Podcast; https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast

[47:12] “Alphabet conversation” improv game 

[50:50] Final Thoughts


Watch The Episode on Youtube:


Key Takeaways:

  • Every failure is meant to teach you the lesson you are supposed to learn so that you can teach and failfluence others. [09:49]
  • “We all make choices, and sometimes those choices end up in failure, and that’s okay as long as there is a lesson, there is progress, and we can grow and continue to evolve from it.”~Erin Diehl [10:16]
  • Teaching about failure allows people to humanize themselves and show up authentically because life is about failure [11:44]
  • When we experience chronic pain in our body that is undiagnosable, it is most likely due to unprocessed emotions [15:27]
  • “It’s hard to see the forest when you are part of the trees.” ~ Ben Albert [18:26]
  • Who we are as a person and how we show up for ourselves, and our mental health makes us better business people [26:32]
  • “Communication is not about you; it’s about making the person on the receiving end feel seen, heard, and valued.” ~Erin Diehl [41:28]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

  1. When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection: https://bit.ly/3KCTFIo
  2. Tidying Up with Marie Kondo:https://www.netflix.com/ke/title/80209379

Keep In Touch with Erin Diehl: 

Website: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepinitrealdiehl/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/learntoimproveit


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