Being in Possibility

Trauma doesn't discriminate.  Trauma could be affecting your son, your mother, your best friend, or your spouse. It's important that we increase our awareness around the issues of trauma so we can become a safe place for the folks in our life who are suffering.    In today's episode, I dive into how you can practically integrate more of a trauma-informed perspective into your daily life. I share the different tiers of the trauma-informed approach, a breakdown of the 5 guiding principles of being trauma-informed, and the impact trauma-informed living can have on reducing trauma impact and increasing resilience in the folks around us.  I'm exploring: A breakdown of the FIVE basic principles of being trauma-informed The 3 tiers of the trauma-informed approach A simple shift you can make TODAY to begin approaching others with a more trauma-informed lens Resilience & post-traumatic growth (and vicarious resilience & post-traumatic growth!) And so much more   Trauma Resources:  https://integratedlistening.com/what-is-trauma/ Trauma-Informed Organization Change Manual: socialwork.buffalo.edu/ittic Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Showing up for the children in our community is vitally important. But often, not knowing where to start or how to help becomes a barrier to getting involved. My guest this week, health coach and proud foster mama, Diane McMahan, is here to assure us that there is something we all can do to support these children (even if it isn't in the ways we expect)!    In today's episode, we dive into the journey of foster care - Diane's personal experiences as a foster mother, trauma-informed parenting, and how to get involved in the opportunity to break barriers and foster hope for the children in your community.  We're exploring: Diane's experience as a foster parent & how she started this journey The various ways you can get involved in the foster care system (and how to support the cause without fostering) The resources & training available to foster parents Trauma-informed parenting & some powerful insights on the role trauma could be playing around you And more   Connect with Diane:  Website: www.keepmovingwa.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/diane.makaeli Email: dmcmahan2019@gmail.com Private foster care agencies in Skagit County: Youthnet and Secret Harbor Wishlist: Diapers and wipes Foster Closet (take donations, the whole store is free to foster parents) - Amazon wish list https://foster-hearts.com/foster-closet/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

If you've been working towards a goal and you're almost there (or if you've just realized what your goal is and you're not sure where to begin) - you're standing at the edge of something. And the edge can get super messy.  But that's part of the process! The process of stepping into new possibility. In today's episode, I'm inviting you to explore your next evolution and giving you some ways to identify and take the aligned actions needed to step into the next phase of your life.    What are you calling in? Let's go to the show. Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

How can we take our leadership work and create more sustainable and healthy communities? In today's episode, I invite 25 year professor at Skagit Valley College, Dr. Laura Flores Cailloux, to share her wisdom on this subject, and more! We discuss the power of stories, creating safety & space in the classroom for vulnerability, and the ways we can incorporate deep cultural change work to have a broader impact on the world and create real shifts for marginalized groups.   We're exploring: Local storytelling as the primary way of understanding our own communities Creating space, vulnerability & safety in the classroom Acknowledging the invisible layer of labor and responsibility that marginalized groups carry The shift Dr. Laura is making in her leadership programs - from finite to a broader impact Creating deep cultural change through injustice and antiracism work And more Connect with Laura: Skagit Valley College: Lauracailloux@skagit.edu   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Access. Resources. Support.  We all need them. And in today's episode, we're exploring what we can do as coaches and mentors to ensure more people have access to the things they need. My guest this week, life and leadership coach Erica Wray, joins me to talk about being of service in the coaching industry. We discuss slowing down to allow for alignment and how to create a business that generates more possibility and more of a positive impact on the world.  We're exploring: Structures that allow for more access & alignment in coaching The beliefs and stories we hold around money and its connection to virtue How to be in a partnership with the things that scare you so you can take action toward your big dreams Erica's series of thoughtful children's books And more Connect with Erica here: https://www.ericajwray.com/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

How can we create change within ourselves and within our community? In a world where things are going wrong and feel as if they're falling apart, how can we take steps towards hope and healing?    Today, I'm joined by Kelly Childress. She's a Board certified chaplain, ordained minister, healthcare mediator, life-long activist, and certified professional life coach. Kelly works with leaders, creatives, and professionals looking to make and create change. She sits with people in the most painful moments of their life, but she has hope. Whether it's recovering from the impact of COVID-19 and the years of isolation, the pain of loss, or the trauma of many people's lived experiences, we can still find joy, light, and possibility.   We're exploring:  Turning the gaze inward, ending the war within ourselves, and changing the world  Practical ways we can practice self-care and why it's so important Kelly's activism: what she's passionate about and working for Creating positive energy in the midst of oppression and trauma Emotional work: how acupuncture and mediation work to relieve stuck emotions Where negative thoughts stem from and how to deal with them Questions to ask about what you consume and the thoughts you let ruminate within you  And more   For those looking to make and create change with Kelly, click here: https://kellychildress.com/   Check out the Revolutionary Love Project at: https://valariekaur.com/revolutionary-love-project/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

My guest this week, Dr. Terri Wattawa, entrepreneur and former principal, comes on the show to share her 25+ years of experience in education. In this episode, we examine what being educated really means and how we can begin to think about education differently to help inspire students and make a bigger, more inclusive, and equitable impact. We're exploring: How we can do education differently (and get more students engaged!) Equity & inclusion within education Terri's passion for getting better at the art and science of learning - and the impact this could have on the future of education And more   You can learn more about Consult Create Inspire LLC at www.consultcreateinspire.com   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

You are worthy of the things that you want. Exactly the way you are, right now.    But, trust me - I know that sometimes this can be easy to forget. So, it's important that we have safe environments to break down the stories of our pasts that are keeping us stuck in unworthiness and avoidance.    In today's episode, I dive into the topic of therapy - why it's a great place to start shifting some of the current patterns & beliefs that are keeping you stuck, and how it can help us all in our journey to more possibility in our lives.    I'm exploring: Therapy - and some reasons why you might want to consider it How dissecting a childhood story in therapy helped me understand THIS about myself Worthiness & avoidance - and how therapy can help Why I believe therapy made me a better parent (and a look at manipulation in parenting) And more   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

What if none of us are bad with money?  What if all we need is to learn some basic concepts, explore our goals, and start taking aligned actions toward them? In today's episode, I'm exploring some of my long-held beliefs around money, how they've held me back (and how they could be holding you back too!), and how a greater vision around money can help us reach our future financial goals. Join me as I dive into the practical steps to create an aligned financial plan so you can create the money breakthrough you need to live with more flexibility, freedom & possibility in your life. I'm exploring: Exploring your financial vision (and how to work towards it) Some disempowering beliefs around money - and how to release them How to create structures around money that work for you! The steps to creating a financial plan that actually moves you forward toward your big money vision My own financial plan for the near future (and an invitation to learn & grow with me further!) And more   Reach out to Erin if you are interested in joining her Money Conversations Group: erin@erinlongcoach.com   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Have you ever been made to feel wrong during the grieving process? Maybe you grieved “too long” for a pet, or maybe some of the physical reactions you had to your grief made others uncomfortable? My guest this week, podcast host, hospice social worker & army veteran, Halley Harris, is here to talk all about normalizing talk around death and dying and reducing the stigma around grief. In this episode, we dive into her passion for justice, some of the different ways grief can manifest, and the power you have to change your circumstances - even if it doesn't always seem like it!  We're exploring: Normalizing conversations around death, dying, grief & loss - this includes our loved family pets! Being okay with NOT being right all the time (apologize, but not for your own presence!) Some examples of the physical reactions/symptoms of grief The values of social work & how to shift your mindset around people who display toxic or abusive behaviors And more   Connect with Halley: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicehalley Twitter: https://twitter.com/somedaydeadpc   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

This week we are exploring community pride and sustainable design with my amazing guest, Julie Blazek! Julie is a partner at HKP Architects where they take a strategic and holistic approach to design to create uplifting architecture. We are discussing the importance of good design in rural areas, why representation in design matters, and how we can shift to more efficient & sustainable energy and resources in design.  We're exploring: Julie's current public project & how they are pushing for better sustainability measures! Bringing sustainability to tourism & community living Passive House - what it really is and the benefits of this design technology Some practical things you can be doing in your home to shift to more sustainable energy! Representation in design & civic pride in our communities (this is so important!) And more   Connect with Julie: Website: http://www.hkpa.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-blazek-aia-leed-ap-1058351a Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blazekhkp/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

There is a magical place - where things flow, feel more natural, and where you feel like you are exactly where you're meant to be. My guest this week, social justice advocate & storyteller, Lorena Perez, shares her journey to finding this magical place and creating more magic in the world as a passionate travel enthusiast, artist, and champion for social justice. In this episode, we dive into the power & healing that can come from travel, supporting others in moments of crisis and vulnerability, and using art as a form of expression and a tool to help others,   We're exploring: Lorena's travel stories, her video storytelling & the lessons she's learned along the way Finding your magical place of inner peace Social justice advocacy work and using art as a tool to help others How Lorena sees her role in impacting the world - and why she has to push through societal norms to do it! And so much more!   Connect with Lorena:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/przlorena8/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Do you feel like you are working and working and working - and you aren't getting any closer toward your soul's purpose and the impact you want to make? In today's episode, I invite the person who has walked this journey of possibility with me from inception to where we are now - my life coach, Linnea Jensen! Linnea is a yoga teacher, educator & facilitator, and trauma-informed coach who is helping people step into their power & purpose with her embodied, relational, and systemic work. Join us as we discuss human design, the WHY behind the work we do, and how you can take more aligned action in service of your soul's true purpose.    We're exploring:  How to operate in the world in more alignment with your well-being & your purpose! The intersection of coaching, yoga & meditation, and human design in Linnea's work A breakdown of the 5 Human Design energetic types - and the powerful tool it can be to help us operate using our given gifts Creating structures in your life to avoid burnout (and still make the big impact you want to make!) What abundance really means - and how to get it and feel it in your life! How to create boundaries while avoiding hurt feelings & resentment And so much more!  Connect with Linnea:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linnea.jensen/ Website: http://linnea-jensen.com/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

How do you show love for your community, your world… yourself? In today's episode, I invite the wonderful Germain Korneygay on the show to have a conversation about personal activism and how she is moving in the world. We discuss her pet grooming business, her role as the first woman and person of color on her city's public utility commission, and her efforts to be an advocate for herself & others in public health matters and beyond!  We're exploring: Germaine's personal story, business, and new role on the Skagit County PUD Commission! The shocking story of a bad doctor experience (and how she advocated for herself!) Some of the challenges she has faced on her personal activism journey And more!    Connect with Germaine: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/animalhousepetgrooming/ Skagit Country PUD Commission: https://www.skagitpud.org/ City of Sedro Woolley: https://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

I'm here to stand for your possibility and for what you want to do in the world. And in that journey towards creating a collaborative, more abundant world - WE Ignite was born. In today's episode, I am sharing all about our WE Ignite women's empowerment conference and all the amazing ways you can experience our speakers, panels, workshops & more! Ready to be in more possibility and build more powerful and meaningful connections? Let's dive in.    We're exploring: The WE Ignite conference - the history, this year's event highlights & more! Collaboration vs. comparison and creating more opportunities for partnership between women Discussions on gender inequality in the workplace Imposter syndrome, shutting down negative thoughts & pursuing our big dreams And more!    Come experience WE Ignite! www.weignitewa.org   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

What is truly possible when you approach life from curiosity? Well, my guest this week, Sunaina Virendra, architect of learning (and newcomer to my hometown!), is here to tell us all about that and more on today's show! In this episode, Sunaina dives into her pivot out of a 25-year corporate career, the amazing bachelor's program she created at Skagit Valley College, and the joy that can be found when you are living your purpose.    We're exploring: Sunaina's pivot point after 25 years in a corporate career How to establish credibility and earn trust as a newcomer The process of creating a new bachelor's program at Skagit Valley College (why and how she did it!) How Covid affected her plan for the college & what “online with a difference” means! And more!   Skagit Golf Club: https://www.skagitgolfclub.com Skagit Valley College: https://www.skagit.edu Sunaina's email: bachelors@skagit.edu Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

I know it can be tempting to just say - forget last year, what does this new year have to offer me? But I want to take a minute to celebrate this past year and the opportunities and gifts it brought. In today's episode, I invite you to join me to sit in remembrance and joyful celebration of 2021, and reflect on how you can step into more possibility in your life to create opportunities in the new year to change the world (because the truth is, you have the power inside you to do it)!   WE Ignite:  Email: erin@weignitewa.org Website: www.weignitewa.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/weignitewa/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/weignitewa   Erin Long Coach: www.erinlongcoach.com erin@erinlongcoach.com   Toastmasters: Find a club near you! www.toastmastersinternational.org   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Are you done with doubting yourself, burnout culture, and feeling not good enough? Ready to lean more into the things that are important to you this year? In today's episode, I speak with a couple of amazing coaches - Jen Westra & Jaclyn Easton - about cultivating more authentic connections between people, how society shapes us as women (and the ways we can break free!), and getting really clear on how we spend our energy so we can use more for the things that really matter. We're exploring: A deep dive into hustle & burnout culture - how to recognize if you're in it, and ways to get out! Why we sometimes stay STUCK instead of reaching for more possibility (hint: it's about comfort!) Imposter syndrome, socialization for young women & mentorship Corporate structure and the male-dominated workplace Some tips to help you balance being “productive” with work that actually fulfills you And more!   Connect with Jen: Website: https://lifeonpurposecoaching.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen.m.westra   Connect with Jaclyn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyneaston/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaclynlynneaston Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Feeling concerned about your health? Maybe you're tired all the time or have trouble staying focused? Maybe you think you have ADHD or have been diagnosed with anxiety, but it feels like there is something more that is being missed? Life & parenthood as a neurodivergent isn't always easy - but there are ways to ask for what we need and advocate for ourselves! My guest this week, author, speaker & activist, Arianna Bradford, joins us to talk about neurodivergent parenthood, understanding your ADHD diagnosis (or lack of one!), and how to get more people talking about these important issues.    We're exploring: Neurodivergent life & parenthood - and how to get more people talking about this important topic!! Arianna's ADHD diagnosis and her journey with medications & not feeling served Some of the BIGGEST reasons she decided to leave the U.S. for Costa Rica A life-saving tip if you ever find yourself forgetting to take your medications Some tools if you are concerned about having ADHD And more!   Connect with Arianna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theariannabradford/ Website: https://theariannabradford.com/home/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thearibradford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theariannabradford Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Are you doing things differently in your life? Maybe you've chosen to pursue coaching instead of a traditional corporate job or you're simply choosing to put intention on the things that matter most to you. My guest this week, executive coach & trainer, Laura Cabral Fink, definitely followed her own path and she is here to share her journey with us on today's show! We discuss the human connection in coaching, some powerful insights from her childhood as an immigrant, and where she is creating possibility in her life.    We're exploring: Laura's pivot from social work to coaching and her journey to leadership Choosing a different path (whether it's your job, parenting, or something else!) The BIGGEST difference in the client boundaries in social work vs. coaching Growing up in an immigrant family and how she showed up in the world as a result Clearing, reiki & more!   Connect with Laura: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurafinkcoaching/ & https://www.instagram.com/laura.c.fink/ Website: https://coachlaurafink.com/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Have you ever been perplexed by the way your young boy reacts to something? Or maybe you've felt frustrated with your male partner because he doesn't seem to be listening during a conversation? My guest today, Janet Allison - Founder of Boys Alive and Co-Host of the ON BOYS Parenting Podcast - shares how we can get more curious about understanding the boys & men in our lives better because, although there is no steadfast rule for all boys, there are some KEY factors that can help us live more harmoniously and parent our boys with a deeper understanding. Let's dive in! We're exploring: Some of the KEYS to effectively communicating and interacting with boys & men Janet's journey to founding Boys Alive as a mother of 2 girls! An IMPORTANT tip if you're asking your man a question (especially if you expect an answer right away!) Montessori and Waldorf education and the differing trajectories of boys and girls Some POWERFUL facts about boys and their education How to manage screen time with your kids And more!   Connect with Janet: Website: https://www.boysalive.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boysalive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boys.alive/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

On this show I have spoken to many amazing heart-centered women about stepping into possibility and doing the thing that their heart is drawn to do. But how has this path looked in my own life? And what does being in possibility mean to me? In today's episode, I turn the tables and interview myself to show you that taking a step into a brave place isn't always easy, but it brings us one step closer to the collaborative and compassionate world that we want to live in!   I'm exploring: My being-based life coaching and my passion for bringing more possibilities to the world! The mission of the WE Ignite platform Diversity, equity & inclusion work - and how I incorporate this into my life and business What I am doing to try to change the world! One of the MOST POWERFUL exercises I've learned in my life A vulnerable and powerful story of trauma that impacted my life forever And more!   WE Ignite: www.weignitewa.org  FB: https://www.facebook.com/weignitewa IG: https://www.instagram.com/weignitewa/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Are you ready to own your heart's deepest desires and create your land of plenty? My guest this week, intuitive magician Faith Marie Agee, shares what it takes to manifest what you really want from life. In this episode, Faith dives into getting in touch with your heart's deepest desire, the bravery it takes to pursue it, and finding the path to get there.    We're exploring: Faith's pivot from a 6-figure corporate job to manifesting her truest desires How Faith discovered her heart's deepest desire and why she had to let go of THIS to get there! Personality profiles - and how they relate to shadow sides and survival mechanisms Different levels of consciousness and how to navigate that in relationships with others Why sometimes we manifest things - and then lose them (and what to do about it!) Using tension as a tool to get what you want! Why positive thinking doesn't always work - and what to shift to get results And more!   Connect with Faith:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saryana_council_of_light/ Interested in the CYD course? https://www.naturalsuccess.io/cydonline?r_done=1   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

When we use our own invisible, we can make the impossible possible! Ready to learn more about your “invisible” and how to use it to create more possibility in your life? My guest this week, Rebecca Pierce Murray - professional speaker and edutainer - shares her wisdom on the business of selling invisible things and how to harness your unique gifts to overcome shame & doubt and embrace the confidence to make your dreams come true.    We're exploring: The concept of the invisible - what it means and how to use it to create more possibility in your life Rebecca's 1st invisible job and experience with selling peace of mind & confidence What often holds us back from putting ourselves out there (and what to do about it!) Some powerful advice if you struggle with receiving negative feedback - don't worry, you are not alone! And more!   Connect with Rebecca: Website: www.rebeccapmurray.com or www.showcaseyourshine.com   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Digging deep into our patterns to get to the ultimate truth of who we are - it's important healing work! In today's episode, I share space with transformation and leadership coach, Lynn Denise, as we discuss harnessing our anger (and ultimately, our power!), being witnessed in our truth, and processing and releasing our grief, trauma, and old patterns so we can live free and rise together as women.    We're exploring: Lynn's powerful journey to transformation and healing How equity and inclusion is being honored in the HR world  One of her earliest lessons in motherhood NPE, what it is and why being in community with this is so healing What happened when Lynn wrote a letter to her biological father Her collaboration project, the book “Woman Rise” And more!   Connect with Lynn: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynn.denise11   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

There is so much possibility available to us if we stay open and grounded to the world around us. We are never stuck - there is always another way! My guest this week, Laura Cathcart Robbins - freelance culture writer and podcast host - comes on the show to share her wisdom and how she is making change in the world. We're discussing culture, intent v. impact, sobriety, and so much more!    We're exploring: The evolution of Laura's popular podcast “The Only One in the Room” Her new memoir “Stash” and how it came to be  Intent v. impact and becoming more conscious of the language we use Laura's experience with spirituality & religion How she sets up her meditation space (and how simple it is to start!) And so much more!   Connect with Laura:  Website: https://theonlyonepod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauracathcartrobbins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauracathcartrobbins Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

The journey to healing is not an easy one. Releasing our shame and healing from our trauma can be some of the hardest work of our lives - but it is SO worth it. In today's episode, I share a beautiful conversation with Stephanie Good, life and mindset coach, as we discuss her powerful story of transformation and how possible it is to change the trajectory of your life and heal your wounds through the vulnerable sharing of your unique story.    We're exploring: Releasing shame and finding healing through our shared stories Stephanie's powerful transformation and healing journey Why I love brainstorming during acupuncture One of the BIGGEST things we miss out on when we're not present in the moment  Creating and finding safe spaces in your life - and the power this brings! What happens when we allow our intuition to be accessed (on our own behalf!!) Why now might be the time to step into your healing journey And more!  Connect with Stephanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephgoodcoaching/ & https://www.instagram.com/stephwanders_/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Get uncomfortable - and then get curious! My guest this week shares this and more wisdom on managing your emotional wellness and bringing more healing and peace to women so we can break barriers and build a more humane and compassionate world! Amanda Ferrat - emotional wellness counselor, advanced EFT practitioner, and speaker - joins me to talk about her healing journey and her work as a generator of positivity, grace, and comfort. You don't want to miss this one!    We're exploring: Amanda's healing journey and using her privilege to create more possibility for others! What EFT is and how she uses this practice in her work How to get more intentional about the spaces that you're in (this is SO IMPORTANT!) Equity, inclusion, and white privilege - and how they play a role in her counseling work How Amanda manifested her move and why we both love vision boards! The difference between being a coach and being a counselor Resurfaced trauma and why trauma is unavoidable for all humans And more!   Connect with Amanda: Value Yourself Counseling: https://campsite.bio/vyc   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Parenting is hard! And without a toolkit to support you - it can be easy to lose your joy along the way. My guest this week, Tiffany Kilpatrick - creator of The Mom Toolkit - is here to talk to us about slowing down and connecting back to the joy of parenting (and of life)! Tiffany dives into The Mom Toolkit online course, her thoughts on adoption and her passion for helping at-risk mothers, and how to put more intentionality into raising your kids and living a joyful life.  We're exploring: Tiffany's Mom Toolkit - and the 6 important areas it covers Why she embraces change and pivots (and the amazing reason she is going back to school for social work!) Urban homesteading and homeschooling and how they play a role in her life Her thoughts on adoption trauma - and her passion for helping at-risk women And more!   Connect with Tiffany:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanykpdx/ Website: https://www.themomtoolkit.com/   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Ready to get so comfortable talking about money that it feels like a brunch chat with your girlfriends? My guest this week, Lisa Brumm - CEO, national speaker, and author - is here to show us what is possible when we break the generational silences and traumas around money and start talking about it in real-life terms! In this episode, we dive into Lisa's long range mission for improving financial literacy, how to get more women and BIPOC folks access to financial resources, and the opportunities that are available when we shift our mindset around our relationship to money.    We're exploring: How Lisa is transforming the money conversation into a girlfriend chat!  Expanding the reach and access of financial education & freedom for EVERYONE One of her favorite proverbs about the true power of women The catalyst that led to Lisa's business, My Financial Girlfriend! Why Lisa believes in collaboration over competition in her industry And more!   Connect with Lisa:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myfinancialgf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabrumm Website: https://myfinancialgirlfriend.com/ Visit the website to get your “My Financial Girlfriend Top 15 Money Hacks”!    Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Ready to get in touch with your creative side? My guest this week, Alana McKenzie - creative potential coach and creator of The Art of Feminine Seduction - shares her passion for empowering others to tap into their creativity and personal greatness to create the life of their dreams! In this episode, we dive into masculine/feminine energy dynamics, connecting to your own unique creative potential (because we all have it!), and finding the empowerment to create a life where you make all the rules!  We're exploring: Alana's many creative projects - and her passion for empowering those around her to create the life of their dreams What equity and inclusion look like in her life and business How you can start creating in your life - even if you think you AREN'T creative! What could be holding you back from moving forward with a big dream or a new path (and what to do about it!) Empowered surrender - what it is and the power it can have in your life Masculine and feminine energy traits and how Alana applies these concepts in her course And so much more!    Connect with Alana: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avesselforlove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avesselforlove/ Affiliate Link:  https://erinlong--avesselforlove.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-feminine-seduction-course/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

In your day to day life, do you feel AWAKE? Awake to all of life's beauty and the connection between your mind, body, and spirit? My guest this week, Maria Ji - holistic life and leadership coach - talks to us about this Mind Body Spirit connection and her work towards helping others awaken their inner wisdom. In this episode, we dive into what it really means to heal pain from the inside out and the opportunity we all have to heal and rise - together.  We're exploring: Maria's passion for holistic coaching and mind, body, spirit alignment How fear could be affecting your health (mentally AND physically!) An example of how her work is changing the world! How energy plays a role in chronic pain - and what you can do about it Why equity and inclusion work is an IMPORTANT opportunity How a prayer healed Maria's chronic pain (such a powerful story!) And more!   Connect with Maria: Email: MARIA@MARIAJICOACHING.COM Website: http://mariajicoaching.com/ Check out her course here: https://mariajicoaching.mykajabi.com/pain-free-from-the-inside-out-sales-page Maria Ji, Life and Leadership Coach Mari Ji Coaching: Holistic Coaching, Mind-Body-Spirit Alignment  Maria Ji's background is in corporate leadership development, financial planning, luxury travel, neuroscience of conversations, family reconstruction therapy, holistic health. She is committed to awakening the inner wisdom of human beings. Maria believes that life is too precious to wait and focuses her coaching on supporting people to create the life of their dreams, now.  Maria has recently launched an online course called  'Pain-Free From the Inside Out' that supports people to heal chronic pain by reprogramming their mind and body. Today Maria wants to share with all of you the possibility of holistic healing through the lens of her course 'Pain-Free From the Inside Out'.    Why I create the course - According to studies that 20% of the population that lives in chronic pain.   When pain persists, it can affect all aspects of one's life, including work, school, play, caregiving, and community participation. Living with unmanaged pain can lead to sleeplessness, hopelessness, depression and anxiety, diminished quality of life, and isolation.  Financially, annual health costs averagE $3,000 with production losses around $20,000. For some, unmanaged pain has led to poverty, homelessness, and even suicide. Our relationship to mind, body, spirit shapes our reality. This course is a reminder that we really have the power to create our own reality.  Albert Einstein said: "The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking."  I would add that by transforming our mind, body and spirit connection, we make the foundational change possible, and we really can become Pain-Free from the Inside Out. Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Does the thought of travelling alone trigger feelings of fear for you? You are definitely not alone here, but don't worry - there are ways to bust through this block! My guest this week, Meg Jerrard - co-founder of Solo Female Travelers and travel writer - shares her unique journey as a travel blogger and champion for female empowerment. In this episode, Meg dives into how we can change the world through travel and the mindset and perspective shifts you can find from travelling solo!    We're exploring: Why it is SO great for women to travel solo! The region that Meg has travelled to that had the kindest people Meg's TOP 5 places in the world that women should travel to The long range impact she is having on the world through her work One of the greatest challenges that humanity has to face - and how travel can help face it!  The country with the BEST food!!  And more!    Connect with Meg: Email: megan@mappingmegan.com Website: https://www.solofemaletravelers.club/ and https://www.mappingmegan.com/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Are you looking for a new way to incorporate more self-care into your life? Ever wondered if acupuncture is right for you? My guest this week, Amanda Anuraga - practitioner of acupuncture and owner of Tacoma East Asian Medicine - joins us to talk all about how she is changing the world through different healing modalities. In this episode, Amanda shares her passion for acupuncture, the beauty of East Asian medicine, and why focusing on community and leaning into your self-care can bring hope and healing to your life.    We're exploring: How acupuncture helped Amanda out of a cycle of pain (and some trauma!) and the powerful story of how she got into medicine  The current medical structure in the U.S. and the beauty of East Asian medicine Some of Amanda's tips for quieting the mind and tuning into your inner wisdom The importance of community - and why reciprocity is a big theme here How to assess if acupuncture is right for you (and what an experience in Amanda's clinic looks like!) And more!  Connect with Amanda: www.TacomaEastAsianMed.com

Imagine if you got more curious in your life - about your own self-care, your relationship to alcohol, or maybe even going all-in on a dream you've always had, but never pursued - what might be possible? My guest this week, feisty entrepreneur and incredible life coach Mari Wuellner, shares her powerful journey as a curious student of life. In this episode, we dive into how Mari impacts the world - her upcoming (epic!) retreat to help women build their self-care muscle, how to experiment in your life to learn more about who you are, and how to live purposefully and with curiosity so you can start bringing more amazing opportunities to you!  We're exploring: Mari's mindset blocks around hosting her first Living on Purpose Retreat (and how she busted through them!) Her recent alcohol-free experiment - and what it has taught her Why she sees her kids as her teachers for exploring life Her podcast “Living on Purpose” and how it inspired THIS podcast!!  Why she is so grateful for her anxiety (it's true!) What “being in possibility” means to Mari And more!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariwuellner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mari.anniswuellner Website: https://www.mw-coach.com/ Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

Are you wanting to diversify your network or business, but wondering how to get started? My guest this week—strategist, writer, and coach Abbi Wood—is having the hard conversations to be unapologetically herself as she creates a movement of belonging for women and BIPOC who want to be seen, and those who want to connect with them. In this episode, Abbi dives into her passion for lifting the voices of the people who are silenced, her thoughts on making diversity about communicating with the global majority, and why she wants people to recognize that with the right intentions, you CAN create safe spaces to honor ALL marginalized people.   We're exploring:   Why accessibility is KEY to amplifying the voices of marginalized people How Abbi found that a diverse network DOES exist—you may just have to look a little harder Why it's OK to be exclusive about where you lift your voice  The issues of safety and equality that women of color face in the workspace Why you should be asking women and people of color THIS question (and REALLY listen to what they have to say!) How to choose words that speak to (and from) the heart And so much more!   Connect with Abbi Wood: See My Colour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemycolour/ Website: www.abbiwood.com Biznality™: www.biznality.com

Do you know (or care for) someone who has dementia? Are you wondering how you can better support them? My guest this week is podcaster and licensed mental health counselor specializing in geriatric mental health, Laura Vaillancourt. As the founder of Eldercare Counseling & Guidance Services, she helps caretakers and family members navigate the complex ups and downs of a dementia diagnosis. In this episode, she shares how dementia changes family roles, the power of making human connections, and why working with those impacted by dementia is not a one-sided conversation.   We're exploring:   The MOST impactful lesson Laura has learned Why she's taking the steps to find more balance in her personal and professional life How an astrology reading turned into her ultimate validating moment The #1 thing she believes our culture still lacks in regards to end of life The importance of addressing the “shadow side” What NEEDS to be done for an aging LGBTQ community (and how dementia complicates old traumas) My revelation about the power of shifting terminology And so much more!   Want to know more about supporting individuals and family members impacted by dementia? Connect with Laura Vaillancourt! Website: www.edlercarecounseling.com Listen to her podcast Life on Repeat wherever you stream your podcasts!

Your subconscious holds answers you may not know are there...are you ready to tune in and listen? I'm joined this week by my very first guest, Katie Lehive, a Conscious Integration Coach who uses a trauma-informed approach to help people find healing within themselves. In this episode, she opens up about her decision to become a coach (and how divine timing stepped in), why she wants to transform the physical impact of trauma for her clients, as well as her TOP TIPS to help you tap into your subconscious and explore your emotions!   We're exploring:   How to find out what your subconscious patterns are telling you What Katie realized after she opened up to visibility and vulnerability How she wants to maximize her impact Why relationships can REALLY highlight your patterns (and what you can learn from them!) The uniquely human experience of trauma And so much more!   Connect with Conscious Integration Coach Katie Lehive: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katielehivecoaching/