Embrace The Jiggle with Jade Kulia

In this episode I share a personal experience of where I was at when I truly hated my body. I find that there is a wide range of feelings towards our bodies: We hate them and can't stop thinking about them. We avoid them and fully disconnect (maybe out of no longer "hating" them and also maybe because we aren't ready to fully "love" them.) And loving them for what they do for us, in a nonjudgemental way. Where are you on your self love journey? Come listen to the 3 tools I've used to go from hating, to avoiding, the embracing my body as is. And as I recallibrate what this business looks like moving forward, make sure you are getting my emails here. Also, check back on the website to see what Holistic Hula classes you can join that will help you through this process!

Today is part 2 of this series breaking down the things you are feeling self critical of and bring a self compassionate perspective. We address not being very patient in our relationships, our income, and unkind feelings you think about yourself (I'm lazy, unintelligent, not graceful, too masculine and not eloquent, etc.) Stick around for a bonus episode coming that will address the #1 thing we are self critical over: Our bodies.

In this episode we address 3 of the bigger topics that came up when I asked you what you are most self critical of. Look past some of the weird edits as I had a major cough happening, I just really wanted to get this out to you and not wait until I felt better :) Self Compassion Foundation Perspective - 1:42 Motherhood - 8:49 Time management/productivity - 18:51 Home status - 24:40 Elizabeth Olson - Understanding your cycle (@withelizabetho) Ceri Payne - Time/Priority management (@ceripaynecoaching) Markell - Simplifying and organizing your home (@simply.stressless)

Learn the 7 steps to finding more JOY in your life with "The EMBRACE Approach." These are the tried and true steps I've taken to go from my postpartum depression to finding actual joy and fulfillment each day. Even amidst the tricky parts. Now I finally remember what it's like to feel like ME and that feels so wonderful! I hope it helps you too :) We will take a deeper dive into each step in the coming months. Emotions Mindfulness Blessings Reigniting your fire Activating your core Compassion Emerge enligtened Check out the current Holistic Hula classes at http://withjadekulia.com Check out Ceri Payne and her priority coaching here.

I know it can be really hard to imagine loving your body if you are in a space of obsessing and disliking it more often than not. I also know what has helped me move from dislike to love and acceptance. I want you to know this feeling of being okay in YOUR vessel (body) and wanting to change habits and patterns coming from a space of LOVE and not DISLIKE. This is why I teach my Hula & Mindfulness classes. So that you can practice happy movement and learn mindfulness tools to move past obsessing over your body and instead embrace it as is!! Check out any current classes at http://withjadekulia.com.

A new year brings reflection and mini adjustments around here, not huge massive goals! As I reflected on 2022 I recognized it was a year of WORK. Physical work, emotional work, spiritual work. And now I'm ready for some LIGHTHEARTED FUN! :) If you have found yourself in a situation where the emotion feels heavy and you are unsure how to feel lighter, this can help you. These 5 steps will not help you avoid the emotion, but rather notice the emotion and process it so you can move forward feeling lighter. 1. Stop being “busy” and allow yourself 10 minutes of intentional quiet time to pause. 2. Begin writing whatever comes to your mind. 3. Get yourself outside for a walk if you can. 4. Get out of your head and into your body. 5. Find support from those who are working on the same things. Check out my upcoming Holistic Hula classes at http://withjadekulia.com.

"I love you. I am listening" I recently had a beautiful meditation experience where this was the focus. And for the first time in a meditation, mid way through, we were guided to place our hands on our heart, and cradle our head down as if to bring our mind closer to our hearts. This new posture immediately brought me back to the days when my boys were babies and I would hold them at my heart and automatically cradle them with my head. It was an automatic expression of love. Of caring. And now I was doing that with my own heart... Beautiful. It was a way to connect to my body in a whole new light. It also had a Spiritual connection for me. While I attend the LDS Church, I have allowed myself to rebuild my foundation focusing only on Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother for quite some time. That is where I have chosen to place my energy and pin pointed focus on growing my testimony, and truly, it's been beautiful. As I created this posture within myself, I also was reminded of the loving heart and listening ear of each of those spiritual figures. I hope this helps you the way it has helped me as well. Current Hula & meditation Class Options at http://withjadekulia.com.

In this episode you get to hear the words from my students and how the Healing With Hula Course impacted their lives. I feel so lucky to get to have expereinced this with them. They truly are incredible. I hope you find a new perspective on how Hula & Tahitian can truly change the way you view yourself and create a connection with your body that nothing else does. Learn more about current classes here. Registration For Healing With Hula starting in January 2023 is here! Sign up for my FREE Dec. 5th class at Jade Bloom in Draper, UT here. Sign up for my virtual 1 hour class with The House Of Clay Here on Dec. 13th here.

It keeps coming up in conversation again and again. Our bodies. And you know what, we are going to address it today. You move your body because you CAN!!! Period. Join me in my upcoming Holistic Hula class on Dec. 5th, 2022 in Draper, UT. Join my online class option on Dec. 13th, 2022.

One quick way to turn around your day and re-group is the 2 Minute Turn Around Trick. Grab paper if you want, but preferably the notes app on your phone. Set a 2 minute timer. Begin writing everything down that you are grateful for until the timer stops. Then, the next time that you are overstimulated, frustrated, sad, etc you can grab your phone and read through the things you are thankful for. Then, set a 2 minute timer again in that moment and continue your list. Do this again and again as many times as you need and create this beautiful list of all you are blessed with. Let your brain do it's job and begin learnign to focus on the positive and spend less time dwelling on the tough. Join the FREE Dec. 5th, 2022 Holistic Hula class in Draper, UT here! Sign up for the Online Dec. 13th class here!

Sometimes we fall into the pattern of putting on an outward smile while we actually don't feel "happy" inside. Is that a good thing to do? What do we do if we really are experiencing something difficult but don't want to open up about everything to everyone. That's okay. You don't have to "fake" happy. Come listen and learn what has helped me the most on my happiness journey traveling through depression and trying to find happiness day to day. Sign up for my free Dec. 5th, 2022 Holistic Hula Class at Jade Bloom Essential Oils in Draper, UT!! Sign up for my Dec. 13th Zoom Holistic Hula class with The House Of Clay here!!

Creating a mindful, daily gratitude practice is something that can change your life, truly. Your perspective, your focus and your daily habits can be affected with this one simple practice. It doesn't require much effort, and can be done so quickly. But the little habits over and over is what creates the change in mindset. Be sure to follow along and check out the links for the upcoming Holisitic Hula classes here!

As I have spent 3 weeks on a social media break, I have intentionally been looking for God in my life. I am confident that when we choose to slow down and look up, we will find our Divine and receive the direction we need. If you want to FIND God in the details, then you have to lift up your eyes and LOOK. Don't wait until AFTER you see something incredible… Try approaching your life actively LOOKING for your Divine and their role in your life. Be sure to follow along with me on IG @withjadekulia and add in your favorites so you can create the feed YOU WANT!

The cleanliness of your home is not a reflection of WHO YOU ARE. And, there is value to recognizing that when your space is cluttered, your mind becomes cluttered. Come listen to a bit of a pep talk and insight into my life this year amongst full on house renovation. I have had to let go of my need for CLEAN and embrace the dust filled footprints that constantly make their way into my living space. I know that you have the ability to find something small that brings clarity and cleanliness to your space and mind. I hope this helps. Be sure to follow along with me on IG @withjadekulia

Emotions can be hard to process. And sometimes we unintentionally over exaggerate or ignore them. In this episode I will give you 3 tools I have been using while I've been in a "just sit and process" stage in my life. 1. S.T.O.P. Practices 2. Get outside and look UP. 3. Accept that you can FLOAT. You won't sink. Be sure to join my email list here for additional helps and ways to Embrace The Jiggle of life!

I've been a bit MIA, and it's time to get back to normal. Using self compassion with the toughest year of my life thus far, I am sharing 3 ideas of what might help you identify if you are in the same low energy boat as me, and how to maybe get out of it. Ceri Payne @ceripaynecoaching (IG) is the time and priority management queen that has helped me check in time and time again! Be sure to be on my email list for any updates as I take a little break from Instagram. Sign up here!

Come listen to the 3 ways I have learned that movement is therapeutic. Over and over again my students describe my Hula & Meditation classes as therapeutic and it got me thinking... Why? Well, I think I have figured it out and I want to show you the 3 reasons I think movement really is therapeutic. *For the record, I am a Hula & Tahitian expert with countless hours of research in the mental health world. I am not a licensed therapist or life coach, and I have the upmost respect for them and the schooling/training they've completed in their areas. Checkout my upcoming monthly Women's Hula & Meditation Class here.

This is an action episode. "me time" is important, but it's important that it is actually filling your cup and rejuvenating you somehow rather than supporting avoidance of life. So, give it a listen and then go calendar your "me time" in the next 7 days!!! When are you filling your cup? Be sure to follow along with me on IG @withjadekulia.

Have you found yourself unsure of what you like to do anymore?? Or you don't actually take the time doing it?! Well there may be a few reasons that your cup isn't feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I'll help you identify why that has happened and give you some ideas on what to do to fix it! Let's get you intentionally spending time doing something that fills you up :) Check out in person Hula & Meditation classes with Jade or her online Hula Course option here.

Are you an exercise lover? I have to say, I am not. I ebb and flow when it comes to structured daily exercise routines. But, I know the value of JOYFUL MOVEMENT! Hip shaking reminded me that movement and exercise is supposed to be fun! So often we just focus on needing to lose weight, but I've learned that thinking never actually served me. So instead, now I listen to my body and move it how she wants. If you are looking for a fun way to move your body and want to try some basic hula, check out my Online Hula & Tahitian Basics course on my website here. Or, go snag yourself a free into to a Hula Core video here!

You deserve to wake up and feel excited about something, truly happy, and these questions can help you get there. So often life gets busy and takes over and distracts us from something that should come so automatic, but doesn't always... Happiness :) In this episode I will pose 3 questions to help you think about what makes you happy and how to try and implement a little bit of selfish "me time" into your day. maybe even from the floor of your bathroom ;) Remember it's important to breath, to have some stillness and be grateful. Then, let's get you creating and finding something that lights you up!! I know other things take your energy, and a lot of them are good, worthwhile things. But don't forget your own individual happiness along the way :) Come check back with me on Instagram and tell me what makes YOU HAPPY!!! :)

Have you gotten so busy in your regular day to day that some of your most important relationships feel like they aren't getting the love and attention they need? If so, I hope you tune in and ask yourself these 3 questions to consider. So often we unintentionally begin to loose connection, real authentic loving connection with ourselves, others, or personal spirituality. This episode will give you some questions to consider to really dig deeper and see if you are avoiding/ignoring connection that your heart needs. Remember: "True connection is feeling comfortable enough to just BE. It's letting go of critiquing and questioning; and feeling completely comfortable to be YOU, just as you are, right then." - Jade

This is a tough episode for me. I have layers and layers of thoughts on this that frankly can't be wrapped up into 20 minutes. But, to any friends who have a hard time on Sundays, especially those of us who have a Christian LDS background, I see you. I struggle too. Here are 3 things that have helped me find a more authentic spiritual connection to my Divine and I hope it might help you too. Remember, it's okay to embrace the jiggle of your personal spirituality. Some times it's really hard, and other times it feels so good! Embrace the up's and downs and find supportive people who will always be in your corner as you navigate your spirituality. And if you want to read a really long, quite aesthetically ugly blog post about one of my most impactful spiritual experiences, read here. Some resources that have helped me in this time: "The Universe Has Your Back" by Gabrielle Bernstein (book) "Beautiful Outlaw" by John Eldredge (book) "Think Like A Monk" by Jay Shetty (book) "Faith Matters" (Podcast) + Lot's of Heavenly Mother resources, music, etc that you can message me on IG about and I'd be happy to share!

This episode starts a new month and a new topic all about CONNECTION!! First this week, we talk about connection to our bodies. So often we become disconnected from our bodies and may not even realize it. How confident do you feel about knowing exactly what your physical body is telling you? For years, I definitely didn't. And even now, I've spent lot's of time practicing and trying to understand my body and I know I still have so much practice to go. But the good news is that there are really super simple tools you can use to begin that connection. So come listen to my favorite 3 ways to begin to connect again with your physical body. Let me know which is your favorite or which you want to work on over on Instagram @withjadekulia.

This is the greatest analogy that has helped me shift my mindset and explore what voice inside I really let run my life. If you can use this 3 chair perspective and apply it to your specific situations/feelings you will be able to build a better relationship with YOUR compassionate observer. Do you let "The Criticizer" encourage change with harsh "motivation?" Do you let "The Criticized" get squashed and trampled every single day trying to make the changes and deal with the thing rather than hiding away? Or do you allow "The Compassionate Observer" take the leading role in your self talk story and validate, understand and support each piece with kindness? *This analogy comes form Kristin Neff's book, "Self Compassion."

It's easy to get so busy that we may go throughout our entire day not really pausing to stop and notice something to be mindful of... Be grateful for... Or even notice about how our actual body is even feeling. Think right now, are your shoulders lifted and tight? In this episode I will share with you 5 of my favorite really quick mindful moment techniques that help me live in a more mindful space. Why do we need to live in a mindful space? So that life doesn't pass us by and we add years on top of years not remembering of being thankful for the tiny moments. It can also help us tap into how our body is feeling and really work towards connecting with it. Women's Hula & Meditation Class in Draper, UT June 27th: https://withjadekulia.com/product/womens-hula-meditation-class/ Little Girls 6 Week Summer Hula Course: https://withjadekulia.com/product/little-girls-6-week-hula-course/ Online Hula & Tahitian Basics Course: https://withjadekulia.com/product/online-hula-tahitian-basics-dance-workout/

Which type are you? DO you lose your temper multiple times a day over and over again in a cycle? Or do you tend to stay patient for the most part stuffing your frustration down, until you explode? I get it, I have had times where I do both actually! In this episode you will be reminded of just how "normal" it is to overreact and lose your temper. And, you will learn my favorite phrase, or mantra, to use to help myself feel grounded in those tough moments. I know it takes practice, but you can get to a point where you find less OVERreaction, and more RESPONDING. Be sure to follow along with me on IG @withjadekulia for more self compassion and mindful ways to embrace the jiggle of your life, physically and emotionally! :) And if you missed episode 14 go back and take a listen here. This month we are talking all about mindfulness :)

Come learn my favorite ways to become more present and mindful in those moments you are feeling empty or disconnected from what is going on around you. It's the beginning of Summer and I want you to be able to practice enjoying those little moments of happiness with as much mindfulness as possible! It takes some practice, but I know you can do it. 1. Use your breath to slow down and be more centered 2. Find your "10 Minute Minimum" 3. Ask yourself questions Learn more about these 3 tools to help you be a more present person and remember, it's okay if you need to use them multiple times a day :) Be sure to add this podcast to your liked podcasts so you know when a new episode comes out each Tuesday!

Mistakes happen, in fact, I don't like to call these experiences of withdrawal/frustration/misbehavior mistakes. I like to think of them as MINDFUL MOMENTS. Jade shares 3 personal stories that you may be able to relate to: A story of withdrawal, a story of frustration and a story of not behaving like an actual adult when parenting. The hopeful thing is that these stories have something in common - they all can be handled with compassion. Come enjoy relating to these stories as we continue our month of discussing compassion in parenting and HOW it can all feel a little less heavy when we apply self compassion to our life. Be sure to jump on Jades email list here and receive your first little guide to emotional and physical peace! Get Your Guide Here!

The newborn years of mother hood are hard, and also wonderful. Let's talk about some of the things that can help us stay grounded as we go through parenting that can help at any stage of motherhood. Being aware of your feelings and your needs before it goes too long can be really helpful as a self compassionate mom. Recognizing your divine femininity that is already there to help you know what you need can be a helpful parenting tool. Writing, talking and expressing your thoughts and feelings to someone you trust or in your own notebook can be helpful as well! And always, be aware and touch base with your doctor even if you don't think mental health challenges will affect you. Postpartum depression, anxiety and OCD are so real and often so ignored because we think we can just handle it on our own or figure it'll get better someday. Get the help. Be sure to follow along on IG @withjadekulia and tune in here every Tuesday for a new episode about embracing the jiggle of life, physically and emotionally!

Parenting is beautiful, and hard. And so rewarding, often... in time. I truly believe these kiddos are sent to us for a reason. Like our souls have truly always been connected. And in the sweet, tuck them in moments and they are sleepy and calm, it's like you can FEEL that! Right?? In this episode, you will be reminded of the GOODNESS you have just because you are their mom. Through the hard parenting moments, learn what I believe can help you find a bit more direction and purpose in your parenting. I know there are a million "How To Be A Good Parent" helps out there... This is not one of them. This is here to help you keep perspective through the tough parts. I know you can get through it, with compassion. Be sure to follow along on Instagram @withjadekulia for more self compassion tips! And if you'd be willing to leave a rating or review I would appreciate it so much!!

Creating boundaries is a really individual experience and yet, I know how important they are! Join me as we discuss WHY you need to have boundaries, HOW you create the boundaries and WHAT TO DO when it's HARD to set the boundaries. So often we allow little annoyances to turn into resentment... Which can lead to much bigger problems with lots of relationships in our lives. So before we get to that point, let me help you recognize the red flags so you know WHEN it is time for you to have the conversation or set the boundary. Remember your mental health matters. And when you stop to consider what you can say NO to and what you want to say YES to, your life can feel more fulfilled! Be sure to follow along with me on Instagram @withjadekulia and check out any classes being offered that may help you right now! I have in person Hula & Meditation classes, classes for little girls, and even a basic online course that you can access for the basics of Hula & Tahitian that will help you begin to EMBRACE your body with self love! You can find information on any of those at http://withjadekulia.com.

Forgiveness can be a tricky and sometimes painful process. Come join me as I share the 3 things I've learned about forgiveness and how it can help you to not only forgive YOURSELF, but also others as needed. I have seen the beauty forgiveness can play in a relationship and know that you can feel that too! Compassion, humility, space and time are the greatest things in my opinion that can help us move through forgiving ourselves and others. Please join me over on Instagram @withjadekulia and let's talk more about this and help you begin to process some personal forgiveness first!

I asked you about a month ago what you were most self critical about. In this episode, we will address 11 common critical thoughts we have and I will help you shift from the negative to the positive thinking. Buckle up, it's a longer episode than normal but I wanted to be sure to help you see positivity with your life, body, self love, parenting, relationship, fears, friendships and so much more. If you enjoyed this break down, be sure to follow me on Instagram @withjadekulia and snag your spot for my upcoming April Women's Class where we will jump in to YOUR specifics and how to welcome more compassion. Get your spot here for April 15th, 7-9 pm in Taylorsville, UT!!!

Relationships can get tricky, and beautiful, and complicated, and fun and hard and great! What could happen if you began to use more compassion in your marriage? Maybe first towards yourself when you are the cranky dramatic one, so there is less blame placed on your partner for your feelings. Then maybe towards your spouse when they are overreacting and could actually just use someone to help them figure out what's going on inside of them? Do you think compassion could help you become closer? I sure do. After 10 years of marriage (as of the day this episode releases) Neal and I have put compassion at the front and center of our marriage from just a few months in, and we haven't looked back. There are times when it is easier to use compassion with each other, and harder times. But overall, it's been one of the greatest tools we've used to help our marriage in a healthy way. I hope you can listen and relate to some of my dramatics, and how compassion always helps us move forward. Be sure to snag your ticket here to my April 15th Self Compassion Through Hula Movement Girls Night Out coming up! :) Remember to come hang out with me on Instagram @withjadekulia!

Self love is a hot topic these days, but let's address some of the myths about self love and rephrase those into realities. You see, self love is not a selfish thing to focus on. In fact, it's really easy to fall into the trap of "take care and serve everyone else" that you fall off of your priority list! So, let's change that and recognize that you are not selfish. You are not rude by placing boundaries that welcome positivity over negativity. And the MEN in your life are just as in need of self love as you are, they just might need your help opening that door in a safe way. Be sure to hang out with me on Instagram @withjadekulia where we will continue talking about self love & self compassion, through the beauty of Hula & Tahitian dancing! PS: Stick around for next month as we dive into how to have compassion in different relationships. It's going to be good!

Are you somewhere on a self love journey? If you are, awesome! And if this is new, stick around. I will teach you the 3 things I did that helped me break down the wall of negatively focusing on my body, to a new place of humble, genuine self love and acceptance... All of this being done at my largest size! It is so possible to live a life where your body doesn't dictate your mood, attitude or activities for the day! You are more than your body, and we are laying the ground work to help you stop making IT your focus. Be sure to hang out with me on Instagram @withjadekulia and come tell me what you LOVE about YOU!!!

If you are in need of a mindset shift, or you find yourself stuck on the negative self talk train, please listen up. The practice of self compassion will change everything for you. The way you speak to yourself will be kinder, you will catch the negative junk that happens before you even realize it, and you will recognize that you do not have to isolate through your struggles. Learn the basics of Self Compassion (Mindfulness, Common Humanity, and Self Kindness) and begin to transform your inner dialogue. So much incredible research comes from Kristin Neff. I will link her ted talk that introduced me to this world below. Watch Kristin Neff's Ted Talk on Self Compassion Here!! Don't forget to come hang out with me on Instagram @withjadekulia to hear me scream this message louder and louder until every one starts treating themselves kinder! ;)

You may or may not like feelings haha and both are okay! The thing is, we all have stuff that weighs us down with stress/anxiety/overwhelm and often times we may not even realize the toll it's taking. By practicing meditation and mindful living we make a little space to recognize what is going on, and begin to move through it to a place of peace. This is why I incorporate Hawaiian Meditations that I've written into every class I teach/event I speak at/etc. It is so important to take the time to slow down, notice our breath, and feel the things. Then, we come out feeling so much happier and more fulfilled :) ACCESS YOUR FREE DAILY HAWAIIAN MEDITATION HERE!!

Remember that you do not need to be a dancer to be here and begin to shift your mindset to accepting all parts of you. These first few episodes lay the foundation of the things that have helped Jade embrace the up's and down's of mental health/physical health and is laying a foundation for you to come back to as you embrace the rollercoaster of your life. This episode does reference Hula and how I utilize dancing to embrace my body, however, listen to the end. You will see that there is such beauty in not making your BODY the focus, but rather accepting that there is so much more beauty in your brain that wants to be noticed and admired! Access Jades Online Hula & Tahitian Basics Course HERE!!! Be sure to hang out with Jade daily on IG @withjadekulia!

Get to understand some of the background as to why this Podcast and Jade's business, Holistic Hula With Jade Kulia, was created. Relate as you hear the real life up's and downs of being young and carefree, then getting married + kids + house + school + work + all the things begin to take over as highest priorities, leaving you and your mental health potentially at the bottom of that priority list. Stick with Jade as she explains some of her transformation from her darkest moments during perinatal/postpartum depression to a present, happy life filled with love!! Andf not only for others, but for herself too. You can feel the same! Stick around friend :) Don't forget to sign up for Jade's email list (and free guide to more physical and emotional peace) so you can receive written inspiration and updates about her Hula & Meditation Business. Click here to download it now!

Aloha! I'm Jade, your Mindful Hula Mentor, who is going to help you learn how to be kind to yourself! Because frankly, you are amazing, and I really want you to feel that! This podcast is all about Embracing the Jiggle through life! We will talk about Self Compassion and how this practice can truly be life changing by helping you notice and change the way you speak and treat yourself. We will also talk about how you are so much more than your body, and that your life, stresses and decisions DO NOT have to be based on the size or shape you are. My gosh, your brain is so much more interesting than your pant size my friend :) And trust me, I say that with a heart full of love. You can also count on discussions about how you can embrace some of the emotional jiggle that follows you around day to day, and I will help you begin to move through the junk with lot's of joy! So stick around, I'll have a new episode for you each week where you can learn to embrace the world of Self Compassion while you do dishes and laundry, and begin to truly cultivate a compassionate love for yourself and remember, how to be the best version of you.