Ep. 371 Say It Now: Embracing Authenticity with Walter Green

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

I am sincerely honored to connect with Walter Green today. Walter served as the Board Chairman and CEO of Harrison Conference Services for 25 years and played a significant role in the Young Presidents Organisation. Since selling his company, he has dedicated himself to supporting various nonprofits, focusing on education and health for the underserved. Walter’s work is powerfully inspiring. I initially heard him on one of Peter Attia’s podcasts, which moved me so profoundly that I shared it with anyone willing to listen. In our conversation today, Walter shares his background and we discuss how I took purposeful action after hearing him talk on the podcast. We dive into gender socialization and emotional expression, the value of authenticity and integrity, the concept of saying it now, and the importance of intentionality and boundaries. We also discuss crucial elements of making meaningful connections, cultivating deep, authentic friendships, and transforming our lives to become agents of change. Having this conversation with Walter was invaluable for me, and I have no doubt you will also love it. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Reflecting on his 60 years of marriage, Walter highlights the importance of deep passion and respect in enduring relationships. Walter offers his perspective on authenticity and openness in relationships, emphasizing the importance of being true to yourself. How Walter values authenticity in his relationships and finds it hard to be open and vulnerable with those who are not candid and authentic How Walter’s career in finance influenced his relationships Walter talks about gratitude and shares how at the age of 71, he shared stories with people he loved on Zoom, inspiring the Say It Now movement. Walter shares his journey of intentional living, explaining the importance of thinking backward and aligning your actions with your ideal outcomes. Why it is essential to consider the context of every decision you make in all aspects of life The importance of finding your purpose and living in the present The benefits of developing deep and long-lasting relationships How to identify those who have made a difference in your life Walter discusses love languages, sharing the importance of understanding how others prefer to receive love and affection. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Walter Green On Just Say It Now website On This Is the Moment website (For Walter’s book) Walter’s Ted Talk: Why We Should Eulogize the Living Peter Attia’s Podcast: The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally with Walter Green

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor of connecting with Walter Green. He was the chairman of the board and
0:34.4	CEO of Harrison Conference Services for 25 years. He's been active for years in the
0:39.4	young president's organization and since selling his company he has devoted himself to
0:44.1	supporting various nonprofits with a focus on education and health for the
0:48.3	underserved. I have first heard Walter and his work on Peter Attia's podcast and I listened not once not twice but three times I was so moved by his message that I
1:00.3	shared the podcast with my entire team, my husband, and any friend that was willing to hear me out.
1:07.2	His work is so impactful and I know our conversation today will be impactful for you as well. We discussed his background, how I took
1:15.2	inspired action after listening to his conversation on Peter's podcast, how
1:20.4	genders are socialized and is suppressing or expressing their emotions,
1:24.4	the value of authenticity, candor and integrity, the concept of saying it now,
1:30.0	the value of intentionality and boundaries,
1:32.8	key elements of creating meaningful connections
1:35.2	and cultivating deep authentic friendships, agents of change,
1:39.2	and how we can help shift our lives.
1:41.8	I found this to be an invaluable conversation as I know you will as well.
1:49.2	Well I'd love to start the conversation you know you have an incredible trajectory of your life.
1:55.2	It's clear that your choice of partner has had a huge impact on your life.
2:00.1	And so I would love for you to really start the conversation giving us a bit about your background which is significant but also the role of being a parent and being having a successful marriage throughout your life how much that has made an impact
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