Create My Headspace

today we talk about self-doubt and how it not only 1: determines the decisions we make, but also 2: blocks us from experiencing fulfillment and happiness. we all come onto this planet with our own special traits and talents that are meant to be expressed to benefit the collective. when you ALLOW yourself to work towards something (even though you aren't getting the response you wished for right away) you are telling the universe that you trust the process and are ready to receive its gifts.when we doubt ourselves and stop working towards what matters to us, we're essentially saying 'NO' to life and agreeing to never meet the version of ourselves that we desire to be. this episode talks about:1) why letting yourself fail is important2) how having a purpose leads to life satisfaction3) what self-doubt is and how it impact our decision-making4) the importance of nourishing that which matters to you5) navigating the limiting beliefs that come with self-doubtand 6) a little thank you and word of encouragement.If you have listened to the podcast before and enjoyed it, the best way you can support the podcast is by leaving a RATING and REVIEW anywhere you listen to podcasts, or by subscribing to this channel. this helps get the podcast into more people's ears! Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/0BoVemI6LjwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rT9VFS3cfmjLlCj2REg48?si=bd57ebd4b3014e2aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affirmed/id1583513296connect with me:personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandy.grove/podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/ much love and until next week,brandy maria

Chat with me about oversharing, why we do it, and how we can stop. I share some practical tools to help you live a more private life, and protect the intimate details about yourself from people who don't deserve to know them.If you liked the episode, the best way you can support this podcast is by leaving a RATING and REVIEW. Especially a written review, if where you listen offers that. Also, be sure to subscribe to the show and get notified so you don't miss out on any episodes. Watch on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wWLEDg6pUNASocial mediahttps://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/brandy.groveListen to 'The Courage to Be Disliked' for free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YK3JC1k4rTg?si=8l4_N5hZHm2HTDSePodcast LinksSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rT9VFS3cfmjLlCj2REg48?si=c37b4ca7b23442eeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affirmed/id1583513296Listen anywhere: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1846168.rsshave a lovely day and remember that not everyone deserves to know you on an intimate level.much love and until next week,brandy maria

Now more than ever we must remember to be compassionate towards our inner child. We have access to what feels like an abundance of ways we can 'fix' ourselves, grow, and change. Initially, this is exciting because we are eager to grow as a person, but after a while, we may find ourselves becoming exhausted and discouraged. Today I share with you the essence of our inner child and how you can be kind to yourself as you are working through challenges, changing, and growing. Friends, if you enjoy this podcast please leave a rating and review, especially a written review! In doing this, I will be able to continue creating episodes that encourage you and affirm you along your journey. If you'd like to see this episode in video, watch it on YouTube, and subscribe, like, and comment your thoughts on the episode: https://youtu.be/yyO9UGm3vqE?si=H49EmM-KVFX2rb0JInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/much love and until next week,brandy maria

Many people feel alone or left out. Even though it feels like only you experience this, that only you are the outcast or the only odd-one-out, I can assure you that every 1 in 5 people you cross paths with feel similarly. This episode discusses coping with feeling left out, the human need to belong, and much more. If you feel open to it, please share your experience with feeling alone or left out by commenting under this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PKd1HcOVINk, you never know who else feels the same. This is a universal experience that is nothing to be ashamed of. I myself have gone through this, and promise that It's not always as personal as it seems. You can support this show by leaving a rating and review, especially a written review if where you listen offers that. This would mean the world! You can also support by subscribing on youtube:  watch this episode on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/PKd1HcOVINkconnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/much love and until next week,brandy maria

How do you be yourself when you're struggling to know who you are?hang with me as we chat about knowing yourself, identifying your values/interests, self-compassion, and much more. This is a universal experience, and you are not alone in feeling disconnected from who you are! Trust me. Listen to the end for journaling practices and affirmations to strengthen your self-concept & be who you are anywhere you are. If you enjoyed the episode, you can support me by leaving a rating and review, especially a written review if you're listening on a platform that offers that. You can also see the video version of the podcast on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/KwVh6HxSAww?si=w0t3VKx_1wCCjGmXmuch love and until next week,brandy maria

This four-part journaling exercise will help you release any emotions, fears, worries, or anxiety that present themselves in your life. This is a practice that allows you to not only understand what you're experiencing but also RELEASE it, and TRANSFORM it into the answers you need.Four-Part Practice:1) Witness your thoughts for 3-5 minutes2) Write what you witnessed from a 'third-person point of view3) Describe what you would have witnessed if you no longer had those same thoughts (write the reverse of your worries)4) Take time to study the 'reverse description' and use it as your guidelineIf you put this practice to use or found the episode useful, let me know by leaving a rating and written review of the podcast. If you like what you heard and don't want to miss out on any upcoming episodes, subscribe to the podcast. Connect with me!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brandymariagrove/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/Personal Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brandy.grove/See you next week,Brandy Maria

I have some very exciting news!! This episode is the first episode I have recorded on video. If you're interested in seeing the video, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/LzEuJ5Tvub. This topic was inspired by something I realized the other day. It came to my attention that there is one very simple way you can recognize whether or not something serves you. To know this simple method, take a listen.If this episode helped you in any way, please let me know by leaving a rating and review. If you like these topics and want to hear more, subscribe to the podcast so you can listen to upcoming episodes! I also would love to hear your thoughts on the show or your own personal experiences- so reach out to me on Instagram or leave a written review. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandy.grove/Youtube: https://youtu.be/LzEuJ5Tvub4

You can be a confident person and get insecure. You can be a patient person and get impatient, or angry. This week I elaborate on the idea of accepting yourself fully, no matter how you currently feel. I also offer you a simple written exercise that will help you be more aware of the beliefs that cause you harm--which can be used in your journal, posted somewhere in your room, or carried around with you in your pocket.Thank you for spending some time thinking with me. I want to ask, if you enjoyed or resonated with this episode, please let me know by leaving a rating and a written review! This helps me continue to share more ideas with you. If you want to hear more from me, subscribe to the podcast to not miss out on any episodes. You can also support by sharing the episode, this way more people can discover it!  Follow along as I share ideas on personal growth, love, and more: https://www.instagram.com/brandy.grove/https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/see you next week friends,brandy maria 

What if outgrowing your environment was an invitation letter to you that new, positive experiences are soon to come? When you first begin to feel like you don't 'belong' in your previous environments, it can make you question the trajectory of your life. By accepting this experience of not feeling that you 'belong' where you used to, you ACCEPT the invitation to change.Outgrowing your environment is an invitation letter to something better and new. Follow along as I share ideas about being human: https://www.instagram.com/brandy.grove/https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/Thank you for taking the time to hang out and listen to me! If you resonated with or felt touched by this episode, please leave a written review so I can continue to share these ideas with you, and so more people can discover it! The best way you can support the show is by sharing it and letting me know what you think.xoxo brandy maria

What is the secret to having a strong and balanced relationship?This week's episode explores how having autonomy, and encouraging our partners to have autonomy, benefits the relationship dynamic.  We discuss the importance of being able to find fulfillment beyond the context of a relationship and the value of nurturing the things that matter to you.If you at all resonated or felt moved by this episode, please leave a 5-star rating, a written review, or share the podcast so I can continue to share more ideas with you!If you'd like a daily dose of food for thought, follow my Instagram where I write about all things being human:https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/Mentioned literature: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThank you and see you next week,brandy maria

The words we recite hold much more power than we can imagine. How do we finally free ourselves from beliefs that distance us from our higher selves?In today's episode, I talk about the book 'The Game of Life and How to Play It' written by Florence Scovel Shinn in 1925. I elaborate on her idea of "the power of the spoken word" and offer you practical tools and reminders that will help you stop engaging with the urge to recite negative phrases and words that do not serve you.  Free audiobook link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJa5Ch0O4BIIf you like the content on this podcast, please leave a rating and a written review so I can continue to share more ideas with you! After so long I am happy to be recording again, this time with new music, better audio quality, and a lot more ideas to share!If you'd like a daily dose of food for thought, follow my Instagram where I share writing focused on well-being and self-improvement:  https://www.instagram.com/theaffirmedpodcast/Thank you and see you next time, brandy maria

In this episode I get five reasons why it's essential to keep a journal when learning about and deepening the connection with yourself.The more time we spend sitting with our perspectives, the deeper sense of appreciation we have for what we have been through and the more value we feel that we have to share with the world around us.I also mention in this episode the breath course launched by Breath Coach Lynar De Luca called “Breathe and Move 1”. This course is aimed at making you feel better by drawing awareness to the breath and taking control of your breath cycles. Within the course there are four chapters, and each chapter contains the following: Guided breath practiceBrief lesson about the breath/body connectionRecorded her breath practices to guide your weekly homeworkYoga sequence is designed to deep in the body/breath connection+ bonus materialEmail Lynar: lynar@thebreathacademy.comGet Access To The Course/Sign Up Now: https://breatheandmove1.thinkific.com/?ref=81fe19Disclaimer: This podcast is under the works and aims at consistent innovation and improvement. The podcasts audio quality is guaranteed to improve in the near future as listeners keep supporting the podcast by tuning in each upload. Thanks for your support!Contact Information:Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandsmariaaEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.com

In this episode I talk about learning how to let go of resentment and envy. We discuss why exactly we experience envy and resentment, and how to accept those emotions, to then create peace within. And we also bring light to how latching onto these emotions minimizes space for love in your heart. if you like what you heard on the podcast, please feel free to leave a rating and review! You doing this not only keeps a podcast going, but helps me understand what interests you as a listener. If you want to reach out to me personally, or have suggestions of topics you want to hear on the podcast, feel free to send me a personal email, or reach out via the social medias linked below.Thanks for listening!Contact Info: Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandsmariaaEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.com

What does it mean to be emotionally mature? How can we get closer to becoming emotionally mature? Does people being there for us implying that they are truly our companions? Take a listen and understand how to channel into your own wisdom, seek refuge from within, own your individuality, and more. Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandsmariaaEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.com

How to use the law of attraction to detach, stop overextending, relieve yourself from suffering, and attract positive experiences and people into your life effortlessly.If you like what you heard on the podcast, leave a rating and review!!! Instagram (personal): https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandsmariaaEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.com

I talk how being a perfectionist hinders us from growth and personal evolution. We talk how to change our perspective of perfectionism, and invite our own personal “flaws”Being flawed is just human nature. So how do we embrace that? How do we cut ourselves some slack, and show up as our authentic selves? Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandsmariaaInstagram: https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Email: createmyheadspace@gmail.comDon't forget to leave a rating and review if you like the content on this podcast! Thanks for listening

We talk why people stay in trauma bonded relationships, what a trauma bonded relationship looks like, and the nature of the bond. We also talk what to consider if you yourself are experiencing a trauma bond and ways to heal from it.leave a rating & review if you liked the content on this podcast! Thanks for listening. Email: createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_link personal: https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?utm_medium=copy_linkTwitter: https://twitter.com/cmheadspace?s=21

In this episode, I give you the tools on how to get closer to who you truly are when you feel like you don't know who you are. Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandy.grove?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_linkEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about the tendency to want to return to previous connections because of loneliness. We let go of connections because we know they are distasteful, just to grow lonely and seek them once more.We talk inner knowing, why we return to unloving connections, and what to keep in mind when we have the urge to. If you like the content of this podcast, feel free to leave a rating and review! Thanks for listening. Email: Createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_link

This episode we talk about the difference between friends who genuinely support you, accepting that you are a flawed human, versus friends that enable you, and potentially feel comfort in seeing you consistently self destruct. Why do we run to only specific people after self destruction? Contact infoEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_link

We talk what limiting beliefs are, how they look in our lives, whether they hold us back or make us feel poorly physically.  How do we change or look deeper into our belief systems? Specifically the ones that create tension in our lives. We also talk journaling + why affirmations don't always work.Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_linkEmail: CreateMyHeadspace@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about how labels limit us, and often how once we identify a label towards ourselves, there is a subtle obligation to adhere to that label indefinitely. we have to let parts of ourselves die in order to evolve deeper into our existence. There is not one destination to reach, but sometimes strictly adhering to a label can limit this.Contact: CreateMyHeadspace@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode we talk about factitious disorder, the difference between self imposed factitious disorder and factitious disorder by proxy (imposed onto another)I also talk about how HBO's tv series “ The Act” is in fact about and an example of factitious disorder by proxy. Listen to learn more about what Gypsy Rose had to endure because her mother falsely claimed she had various illnesses. 

It's okay to lose your close friends. Naturally our paths change. But how do we look at loosing close friends when we are left by ourselves?   Connect with me!Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_linkGmail: Createmyheadspace@gmail.comI appreciate each and every one of you

In this episode we talk about why it feels impossible to heal an unhealthy relationship. I discuss the Jenga analogy I came up with in order to bring light to how it feels to mend long persisting issues. I also slightly tough on narcissistic personality disorder and what it means for a personality disorder to be egosyntonic. Instagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_linkEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about codependency, signs of codependency, and ways that our body reacts to it. Though codependents believe they are drawing themselves closer to their friends/partners/peers, often times the limitless boundaries create a gap.Reach out or take a look at my Instagram for psychology and mental health insight :) Email: Createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/createmyheadspace?utm_medium=copy_link

Hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are addicting. Why do we seek to feel stressed? Why do the dynamic of our friendships/relationships involve inducing others to accompany us down this emotional-addiction path? What can we do to build trust in our ability to keep pushing forward? How do we keep going at what we started? What we KNOW we want. Email: createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: @createmyheadspace

In this episode, we talk about humanistic psychology; debriefing Carl Rogers (humanistic psychologist 1902-1987), modern theories of the "self-concept", and how inflated self-importance can manifest in adulthood. We also talk the "ABC" model used in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and how you can apply it in moments of assumption, social anxiety, and more. Contact me! Email: createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: @createmyheadspace

In this episode, we talk loneliness. Usually through loneliness, we isolate ourselves from others or we suppress the underlying reasons of why we feel lonely to begin with.But, what if we took being alone as a reflection of us outgrowing our current surroundings? whether it be losing long-term friends, growing as an individual, trying to fill the void through people we actually don't really care about (or who don't care about us), loneliness can surface in many ways. What if we trusted that this time being alone can actually benefit us? Guided Meditation: https://youtu.be/l76-r01hCoQPSA: if you would like to recommend a topic for the podcast, please feel free to DM me or email me. I'm also looking to have people share personal stories, where I will share anonymously or non anonymously on the podcast! Instagram: @createmyheadspaceEmail: createmyheadspace@gmail.combesos , Brandy

In this episode, we talk determining whether or not our partners actions (or actions we take on our partner) are coming from a place of genuine love, or control. Relationship characteristics portrayed on social media are: spending excessive time together, having the person cut ties with friends of the opposite gender, codependency (your life revolves around your partner), and more. Controlling traits are normalized and even put out as comedic content. Truth is, shit can be pretty funny sometimes, and we can laugh, but let's just be aware of the long term damage it can have if we replicate what's so commonly seen on social media. We can all capable of adopting controlling behaviors, especially in monogamous relationships. If you'd like to catch onto some of these behaviors your partner, or even you, may be having, tune into the podcast. If you'd like to contact me, please feel free to email me at createmyheadspace@gmail.com, or dm me on instagram @createmyheadspace!

In this episode, we talk how getting cat-called actually goes a lot deeper than it seems, as silly as it sounds. Where are we looking for love? How attached are we to outcomes and the actions people take? We discuss how we often are looking for love in all the wrong places, and again and again are disappointed in failing dates/relationships. Through that, I offer some insight in where to look for love, knowing what you're looking for, and releasing people who don't align with what you need emotionally and spiritually. Practicing Non-attachment means detaching oneself from thoughts and emotions that cause suffering. The beautiful part? We all have the ability to do it. If you'd like to contact me, please feel free to email me at createmyheadspace@gmail.com, or dm me on instagram @createmyheadspace. In soon to come episodes, I'm hoping to create a series where I read stories on the podcast, so if you're interested in having your story be told, please send inquires! (anonymous and non-anonymous) 

What does it mean to be open-minded? Being open-minded means carrying a willingness to surpass your current belief system by inviting new ideas, possibilities, and information that may not align with you presently. Learning to be open-minded can be a challenging task. It may take a lot of work, particularly if you have deep rooted beliefs or were raised in a family unit that shuts out ideas beyond their own belief system. In this podcast episode, I dive into the various approaches you can take in order to promote open-mindedness in your day to day life. I talk the narrow approach of the school system, how we're wired to think in one way, and even discuss the many pro's that come along with being an open-minded person.If you'd like to contact me, share ideas, a story, or content you'd like to hear on the podcast, please reach out to me! I would love to hear from you. Email: createmyheadspace@gmail.comInstagram: @createmyheadspacetwitter: @cmheadspace

In this episode, we will discuss the four different parenting styles: Authoritarian, Permissive, Negligent + Authoritative. I will unravel what each of these means, and allow listeners to discover what parenting style their parent offered to them in their upbringing. We also discuss commonly found self-limiting behaviors/thoughts found in adults whose parents offered similar parenting styles, and discuss ways we can rewire those prompts. I also talk not being a fan of high school, being present, appreciating and finding beauty in our surroundings + share a short meditation practice with you guys.