Get Out of Your Own Way with Brittany A Johnson

 "I almost lost my life" I had to pivot. In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Podcast Producer Portia Booker about pivoting and the grief that occurs as a result of the pivot. The conversation went deep into grief and how grief impacts our lives and careers. Portia shares her story of going from a TV Producer for a major network into entrepreneur and the grief that occurred as a result of it. About Portia:Portia Booker, better known as Portia the Producer, is an Award-Winning Journalist, Storyteller, and Podcaster from Cleveland, Ohio. She is the host of Groove with Portia Talk Radio Show and Podcast which airs every Wednesday on WOVU (95.9 FM) to over 90,000 listeners locally. Portia's show features guests who have turned adverse circumstances in their lives into an opportunity. She is also the host on the Soulful Conversations Podcast with Dawn Airhart Witte and Natashah Khan. Portia is the author of Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition...My Transformation, a personal narrative on how to see the benefits held within the grief process instead of the societal narrative of holding a heavy deficit. Aside from her own book, she is a contributing author in Believe: A Collection of Faith, Hope and Love by Dawn Airhart Witte. Portia is passionate about mental wellness and changing the narrative after dealing with her own struggles of depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Being prescription medication free for four years, she believes the power of storytelling can help with overcoming mental wellness obstacles. When Portia is away from hosting Groove with Portia, she can be found coaching new or veteran podcasters, attending concerts or festivals, taking photos, listening to audiobooks, visiting museums, hitting the road for a road trip, and walking her furry companion Mr. Fletcher Blaze.https://www.instagram.com/portiatheproducer/https://www.facebook.com/pbookali/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pabooker/Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany spends time talking to Joanne about her journey from teaching to becoming a copywriter and copy coach. Pivoting looks different for everyone. Listen to Joanne talk about her experience and how she "found copywriting" or maybe copywriting "found her". Joanne (she/her), founder of Desk Plant Creatives, is an email copywriter, copy coach, and obsessed storyteller for heart-centered women entrepreneurs and coaches in wellness, well-being, and mindset. With 15 years of experience creating aligned messaging as a former master teacher, her mission is to elevate her clients' stories to connect, compel, and sell with integrity and impact. She's a momma of two little ones and loves a good cup of chai to fuel her creativity and passion for human-to-human marketing, email-style.Find Joanne Here:https://www.facebook.com/deskplantcreativeshttps://www.instagram.com/desk.plant.creatives/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannehomesteadcopywriter/Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Ucheonye about how she made the pivot from her corporate job after 26 years. Ucheonye and Brittany discuss how being high achievers play a roll in the hesitation to pivot.  During the discussion Brittany and Ucheonye discuss the importance of listening to your body and the signs that a change is needed.  Ucheonye Maple is a transformational speaker, women's leadership development specialist and author with 2 decades of industry experience.  She is the founder and Managing Director of Aghaeze-Maple Enterprises, a leadership and personal development training company.  She founded the Women's Business Accelerator TM , where he helps professional senior level women turn their unique gifts and abilities into a profitable business so they can live the life they want and love the work they do.  She built the Women's Business Essentials Starter Kit, a series of online courses guiding emerging women entrepreneurs through the steps of starting a small business.  In 2020, she started the LEAP Forward TVTM , a VLOG platform for thought leaders, change agents and trail blazers who are providing thought provoking conversations to help people leap forward in their lives.Additionally, she is the author of Better Not Bitter and the co-author of Resilient: The Keys to Being Brilliant.She travels and has spoken on the topics of transformational leadership, empathy is the new workplace currency and leading in todays marketplace.  https://www.facebook.com/ucheonyemaplehttps://www.instagram.com/ucheonye_maple/https://www.linkedin.com/in/uche-maple/Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany spends time talking to Stephanie about how she turned gift giving into a way of life and the lessons she learned in the process. Often times we don't realize that giving to others also gives to us. Stephanie discusses the lessons she has learned during the process and gives the listeners tips to incorporate gratitude into our daily living. Stephanie L. Jones gave a gift every day for 522 days, and that journey changed her life. She is on a mission to inspire others to give and practice gratitude daily. She hosts an inspiring podcast, Giving Your Best Life. As a TEDx speaker, she loves sharing her message from the stage in schools, colleges, churches, and businesses. Stephanie is a best-selling and award-winning author of six books. She lives out her dreams with her hubby, Mike in Indiana.Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In today's episode Brittany has a conversation with Melissa about changing her relationship with food and how it created a place of peace both internally and externally. From there it helped her change her self-image and the love for herself changed. While the topic is self love this episode discusses how self love through the food lens can change your physical and mental health. Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women find freedom and feel at peace with food, their bodies and their lives.  She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin.  After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food.  As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same.  She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching.  She is a proud Boilermaker alumna living in Arizona with her husband, Chad and two kiddos.Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany and Ann discuss how one conversation Ann had with her husband changed the course of their life.  As a result of their conversation Ann and her family created not just a business but a movement to help others have pivotal conversations. Today Ann and her family offer multiple options to help individuals and couples learn the value of conversation and ultimately problem solving. Ann Visser has been equipping individuals and organizations for over 20 years with the skills to communicate in a way that aligns with their values.She is a Certified John Maxwell Team Life Coach, Speaker and Trainer with 4 Better 4 Ever, which she co-founded with her beloved husband of 42 years.She has trained couples, young people, students, addicts in recovery, Christian women and professionals..... in the areas of communication, leadership, relationships, mindset and personal growth.Prepare for your next Pivotal Conversation with my FREE 7-Day ChallengeFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/4better4ever/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annlvisser/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-visser-4better4ever/Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany is joined by Siobhan Cunningham. Brittany and Siobhan discuss Siobhan's mission to help women who served in the military find life after. Brittany and Siobhan discuss the path that lead to Siobhan to enlisting in the military and her journey post the military. This conversation sparked a lot of questions, thoughts and emotions because far to often women are not included when we think about veterans and their needs. Siobhan Cuningham, LCSW, is a US Air Force veteran and the Founder and CEO of EmpowerWomenVeterans.com. She is a fierce advocate for diversifying the zeitgeist of the female military experience. She helps women veterans overcome the emotional barriers that block business success and mission completion. She is a 2x International Best-Selling author with four books, including, Leadership Without Borders and 30 Days to Courage. She is a mentor expert with Powerful Women Today, where she helps startup founders find value in their voices. In 2021, she won the Women Veterans Alliance Small Business Award. She used her network to launch Women Veteran Influencers, a safe community for women veterans to inspire change with the power of their voices. Featured on podcasts, radio, and live audiences, Siobhan enjoys doing free training on military service, imposter syndrome, and authenticity.I help women veterans launch businesses. Linkedin.com/in/siobhandeannReady to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In today's episode Brittany has a conversation with Coach Dana Spencer. Dana talks about her decision to leave corporate America and start her career in real estate. Dana's mindset on using real estate to solve problems and her ability to do what it takes while maintaining her values is inspirational. This short episode gives you an introduction to Dana. Dana is on a mission to help 1k single mothers invest in real estate to start their journeys to financial freedom Dana Spencer spends her days doing what she loves: hanging out at the coffee shop, creating, speaking, coaching, educating on the benefits of ownership, and staying connected with family and friends.  She is the single mother of her only son, Justin.  She advises on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Master Builders Academy.  She partners with lenders, real estate agents, and credit counselors to educate the community about the importance of ownership.  Before leaving corporate America after more than 25 years of service, Dana was a Senior Technology Implementation Professional for 10 years.  She believes that the technology skill sets from corporate easily transfers to real estate.As mentioned in the episode here are the links to Dana's book, her website, and the pre-sale link for her upcoming course.Here is the link to her book: A Beginners Guide to Financial Freedom Through Real Estate  Here is the link to her course Financial Freedom Cheat Code Online Course. Use code CHEATCODE2023 By using the code and ordering on the pre-sale you save $900Coach Dana's website: https://www.coachdanaspencer.com/Ready to change how anxiety impacts your relationship? Download this anxiety tracker today to take back your life and relationships from anxiety. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany discusses Performative Friendships. Brittany gives insight into what performative relationships are, what they look like and how to identify if you are in one now. Brittany gives questions to ask yourself to see if you are currently in a performative relationship and what you can do to change it if that is your goal. www.lifesavher.netInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonTiktok: @brittanyajohnson

No new episode this week. Take this time to listen to old episodes and let me know your favorite moments.  Just a few announcements for next season:If you have topics you want discussed next season please email info@brittanyajohnson.com  Brittany will be rolling out a program for Women with anxiety. This will not be therapy but will have Brittany's therapeutic knowledge and experience. Ready to create goals for 2023? Setting goals can be easy but we often forget to plan for anxiety and sabotage.  Click here to schedule your one hour sabotage free goal setting meeting. https://calendly.com/consult-with-brittany/goal-settingwww.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany discusses the topic of wrapping things up and changing direction. Brittany discusses the background of wrapping up such as in business when you do end of quarter or end of year wrap up as well as when you are working on projects or other events. Brittany discusses the anxiety and sabotage factors that typically show up when we decide to change directions when a project or goal aren't finished.  Ready to create goals for 2023? Setting goals can be easy but we often forget to plan for anxiety and sabotage.  Click here to schedule your one hour sabotage free goal setting meeting. https://calendly.com/consult-with-brittany/goal-settingwww.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this Episode Brittany is joined by Dr. Tonia Winchester. Dr. Tonia and Brittany discussed how to use natural and homeopathic methods to help with brain functioning and to change our thinking and behaviors.  Dr. Tonia provides insight and information regarding how she helps her clients target anxiety and decision making. Dr. Tonia Winchester has been in practice as a Naturopathic Doctor since 2007.  Now, as a brain-based transformation coach, she uses contemporary neurological reprogramming techniques to help women break through burnout, stress, anxiety, and fatigue and find joy and energy again so that they can create exceptional lives for themselves, their families and communities. She guides her clients through a "Breakthrough" process where they easily and gently clear the past, and recode their unconscious minds so that they are primed to make and sustain positive changes in how they take care of themselves. The results are a strengthened connection to self - more self-love, worth, and value, ultimately allowing them to build happy, meaningful relationships and compelling futures. Tonia has been featured on CTV, the Costco Connection, Brainz Magazine, The Elephant Journal, Creative Conversations, the New Generation Entrepreneur Podcast, and several other podcasts. Ready to create goals for 2023? Setting goals can be easy but we often forget to plan for anxiety and sabotage.  Click here to schedule your one hour sabotage free goal setting meeting. https://calendly.com/consult-with-brittany/goal-settingwww.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Sue Bowles about her experiences in life and how she made a shift from being a survivor of her life to thriving in her life. Sue  discusses how being a victim at age 7 shaped her for the 15+ years after the incident. Sue gives a transparent account into how she initially lived post trauma and how she started the journey to healing. ** Disclaimer trigger warning rape, abuse and suicide are mentioned during the episode. If you are someone you know is experiencing suicidal statements here is the hotline number 988. You can call or text 988 for help. Sue Bowles is a survivor turned thriver as an author, speaker, and Master Certified Life Coach. Having done the hard work of healing from a childhood rape, an eating disorder, other sexual assaults, and being twice suicidal, Sue now defines the effect the life-altering events have on her. The events no longer define Sue; she defines them.  Sue leads My Step Ahead, an organization committed to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles. “You only have to be a step ahead to help the person behind you” is the bedrock to the value Sue brings. She helps stuck people get unstuck by cultivating Hope, journeying together for the next step ahead. Whether speaking on a podcast, a stage, or one-on-one, Sue's enthusiasm is contagious, shining the light of hope wherever the listener needs, cheering them to see their dreams become present reality.Sue's award-winning first book, "This Much I Know...The Space Between" is available on Amazon and Kindle.You can learn more here: https://linktr.ee/mystepaheadwww.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Shlomit Tassa. Shlomit and Brittany discuss the differences of mental overload and burnout. They look similar and contribute to each other. Brittany and Shlomit discuss how typically one person in the house carries the mental load and how overwhelming it can be for that person and how it impacts the household as a whole. Make sure you grab the free course from Shlomit below!!! About Shlomit:Shlomit Tassa was a corporate manager with frequent flyer status and an expense account. It was fun and exciting at first. But with 3 kids and aging parents added over time, it became overwhelming and exhausting. Following her own burnout experience, Shlomit now coaches ambitious women on how to avoid or recover from overwhelm and chronic stress. She now juggles work, eye rolling teens, and being a primary care giver, together with some aerial yoga, puzzles and museums. It is still a stretch, but it is no longer overwhelming. She'd love to help you do the same!Mini-course download: shlomittassa.com/lifesaveherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomit-tassa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shlomit.Tassa.Consulting/www.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Adele. Adele brings a new perspective on the importance of personal development. Adele and Brittany discuss how people seek peace and how peace is often about security and safety.  Adele is a leading mentor for professionals struggling with stress and craving lives of more purpose, meaning and connection. As a spiritual teacher, speaker and energy healer, she has helped hundreds of leaders around the world reduce anxiety and attract more fulfilling careers and relationships. She is a frequent speaker on consciousness, business psychology and personal development. As the host of the “All Things Human” podcast, Adele is the only wisdom teacher who combines the power of storytelling with mindset, embodiment and spiritual practices to help people create success at a time when there's more change and uncertainty than ever. For more information, visit www.safehavenhealing.net.  She has a MS in Industrial Relations and a BA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family, a puppy and two cats.www.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

The stigma around mental health is long standing. We are actively working to dismantle the notion or idea that if you live with a mental illness that you can't be successful in life let alone in business. Angie gives us insight into how she learned about her mental illness and how she has been on the path to live the life she wants to live. Thank You Angie for being vulnerable in sharing your experiences About Angela:Angela M Mitchell is a best-selling author, speaker, coach, and result-oriented content marketingstrategist and content creator.Over the last five years, she has provided innovative and transformational business strategies andmarketing solutions for several brands, including her own, in various industries, increasing theirprofitability and growth.She is the Executive Director of Sales, and Marketing for Victorious You Press and has anextensive background in email marketing, content creation, social media marketing, copywriting,digital marketing, brand development, and more. And she is passionate about helping companiesposition themselves for long-term sustainable growth while creating an unmatched customerexperience.Angela is also the founder and CEO of Back to Her, where she teaches and supports womenentrepreneurs and service-based business owners to eliminate mindset barriers, identify theirexpertise, and create profitable brands. She does this through personal and professionaldevelopment programs that empower them to be the highest and most truthful expression ofthemselves.You can learn more and work with Angela here:https://www.back2her.org/www.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Canace Joseph. Candace and Brittany discuss how to live authentically. Candace gives insight into how she developed her community. Candace and Brittany discuss how relationships can be impacted by your entrepreneurial journey.  Who is CandaceCandace Joseph is CEO of The Joseph Consulting Firm, LLC. Candace oversee all client's job in progress. She coaches entrepreneurs from start to growth. She creates marketing strategies, growth plans, and streamlines systems to strength a company's position upon launch. She also hosts a weekly radio, The Business Knowledge Broker Hour with Candace Joseph, on Da Bizz Radio and HJS TV gearing to highlight entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations. Candace hold an accounting degree from Prairie View A&M University. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to opera, playing chess, and volunteering with local charities on their marketing campaigns. To contact Candace, please visit www.josephconsultingfirm.com or candace@josephconsultingfirm.com.Facebook or Instagram : @thebkbh or @josephconsultingfirm @candacethekingwww.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Danielle about leadership development. Danielle sheds light on the myths regarding leadership development. Danielle's experience in working in high pace spaces gives her an edge on understanding what us high achievers experience in our daily lives.  Danielle discusses her experience with crippling anxiety and how she begin to manage it. Who is DanielleI am a Mainer born and raised right in the Bangor Region. My family currently resides in Orrington where my husband grew up. Raising our two teenagers and a 4-year-old toddler keeps us on our toes. I have worked in leadership for twenty-four years in the very high stress, fast paced financial and healthcare industries. I have spent more than fifteen years in training and developing exceptional leaders. Teaching the skills, we often talk about including professional coaching, conflict resolution, meeting management, teamwork etc. I also coach and train on things we don't talk about as much, such as how to lead in times of chaos, crisis and change, how to increase emotional intelligence, how to demonstrate empathy and more. The one thing that surprised most people is that I have suffered from anxiety since I was in high school, sometimes crippling. This is something that has not held me back from reaching my goals, and in fact has driven me even more to find ways to NOT let it define who I am. Just recently have I started sharing this part of my story, and I hope it helps others who have this as a barrier. I earned a degree in Psychology and believe in being a lifelong learner continuing my professional development with many leadership courses as well as obtaining my meditation teaching certificate and breathwork facilitation certificate because self-care and mindfulness is so important to our success and achievements as leaders. In March of 2021, (yes in the middle of a pandemic) I decided to leave the corporate world and focus on my business that I have been growing over the last four years.  Today I work with organization to help support their leaders and I work with busy professionals to find balance in all areas of life while reaching their goals and avoiding burnout. www.lifesavher.net Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnson

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Luke Greenheart on how he created unconditional self love. Luke discusses his childhood experiences growing up with a mother who had a severe mental illness. Luke discusses how that experience impacted his self love and the ways it was taking over his life. Luke discusses how he started the process to self love and shares his methods on how others can achieve it as well. ** trigger warning we do discuss suicidal ideation Bio:Luke Greenheart is a holistic mental health practitioner who aids those in developing their quality of life, bringing more function to their body and more joy to their life. Luke developed his holistic approach through not only his own personal battles with mental health, depression and suicidal issues but through caring for this mother who suffered severe schizophrenia, his love Danielle who had a cardiac arrest and was not only wheelchair bound but giving less than 5 years to live... now just over 7 years later she is not only alive but walking and Luke is free of 20 years of depression. This would not have been possible without an holistic approach to health and at the core the practice and nurture of self love. Rebuilding the inner unconditional love for one's self, regardless of the traumas inflicted through childhood and life. Luke is now on a mission to empower those to a greater health independence through holistic mental health practices and knowledge. You can Luke here:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeGreenheartsChannelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukegreenheartThe Host Brittany A JohnsonFollow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com 

In this episode Brittany has a conversation with Sally about how she became the "Storm Whisper" Sally discusses her approach to mindset, personal growth and change.  About Sally:Sally Wurr is the Founder and President of SW Insurance Corp. In addition, she is an International Speaker and Multi-book Author.  She is known as the “Storm Whisperer” as she guides people through the chaos of life without spiraling into an abyss. She believes "The problem isn't the problem, it is your reaction to the problem, that is the problem".Sally shares stories and steps about awakening to your true purpose in life. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses how trauma and healing impact areas we don't often think about. Brittany discusses that healing and trauma is not linear and that your Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) really does include everything in your brain and life.  Brittany discusses how she learned she didn't do much work in 2021 due to exhaustion and trauma healing. Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com 

In this episode Brittany discusses self doubt and how it impacts us. Brittany discusses some of the causes for self doubt and ways to begin to change the behavior. This episodes gives doable steps to begin to change your thinking and self talk. Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany talks about fear under the trauma lens. Brittany discusses how past events leave marks on our brains and bodies. Brittany talks about how when we are reminded or triggered about our past experiences it can cause us to react. Sometimes the reaction doesn't match what others think it should. Brittany provides insight into possible reasons it can happen. Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com 

In this episode Brittany discusses Kindness. What is kindness and how it is used in different situations. Brittany discusses how kindness has been used as a tool to silence women and girls. Brittany discusses how kindness has be weaponized for victims of abuse and neglect as well as people who identify as people pleasers. Brittany also discusses how to create a plan if you feel like kindness has been weaponized against you. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com 

In this episode Brittany discusses how we often get overwhelmed from not only our daily task but also from our added task and desires. Brittany discusses the saying "If it drains you then it's not for you". Brittany uses that phrase to discuss how it easy is to get in a space of trying to cut things that drain you without considering the other reasons you could feel drained. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany gets personal and transparent about the part of healing that is rarely talked about. Brittany discusses how once you heal or are in the process of healing that you no longer do thigs based on your on motivators or drive. Brittany discusses her own personal experiences with this change/transformation. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses disappointment and the things we do to avoid being disappointed. Brittany discusses how we use the title "low maintenance" as a way to avoid being let down or disappointed. Brittany also discusses how we settle as a way to avoid disappointment. Lastly Brittany discusses how avoiding disappointment is often a trauma or survival response.   Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses protecting yourself but looking at how it impacts those around you. Brittany discusses how some people make decisions that only benefit them. This episode also discusses how these experiences impact us into our adult lives and in their businesses. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses July being BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month. Brittany discusses how the acronym or term BIPOC became the way July is recognized. Brittany also discusses how symptoms of depression and anxiety can be increased by lack of belonging as well as how isolation impacts BIPOC individuals. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In today's episode Brittany discusses the recent "viral" video of the parents arguing about the father bringing food for one child and not the other children in the house. We now know that it was a skit to go viral and it worked. But this led to a lot of post and conversation about responsibility of fathers for kids who aren't biologically theirs. Brittany leaves that story there but discusses the aftermath and possible reasons for both sides. Brittany discusses various underlying reasons for people to respond the way they do. Including how our attachment styles impact our reactions as well as past experiences. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com  

In this episode Brittany discusses the shift in how parents are showing secure attachment skills with their children and in their relationships. Brittany discusses possible historical reasons that parents wouldn't attach to their children.  Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social Media Instagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcast Facebook: @brittanyajohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/ www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany continues the series on attachment and moves into discussing attachment in relationships. This episode provides an overview of how attachment styles impact your intimate relationships. This episode discusses how some people can enter relationships due to trauma and how your attachment style can impact the outcome of the relationship. Finally Brittany discusses the other attachment styles and common characteristics of how attachment styles may play a role in the relationship. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The CommunityFollow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcastFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses the basic foundation of attachment and attachment styles. This episode is the introductory or foundation to understanding attachment and attachment style. Brittany discusses the 3 goals of attachment and how to identify them. Brittany discusses the four types of attachment styles and what they look like from a general standpoint. In the coming weeks Brittany will use this introductory information to build on and discuss attachment as it relates to your relationships as an adult, your work and other areas of your life. Tune in each week this month for more. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Join the free Facebook Group to continue to conversation LifesaveHer The Community Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcastFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In Leaving the Pack Brittany discusses how we are often loyal to our situations and not necessarily our own dreams. Brittany discusses how we may have to leave our current situation (friends, jobs, sports teams) to follow our dreams and how its ok to do so. Brittany discusses ways to identify if its time to leave and how to think about it. Brittany encourages listeners to think about their dreams or dream if they haven't and then assess if they are loyal to it or something else. Brittany discusses how sometimes our dreams are big and others they are about staying consistent in our current situations.  Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcastFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this Episode Brittany discusses change and how some people (including her) are slow to change in certain areas of their life. This episode discusses both reasons people change quickly as well as why some are slower to change. Discussion around how our childhood has an impact both good and bad on how we few and approach change. Brittany also gives some more detail around the podcast name change as well as new things happening in the brand/business. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcastFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

This is an announcement about the name of the podcast changing from Get Out of Your Way/Brittany A Johnson to LifesaveHer The Podcast. LifesaveHer The Podcast is going bring the same great content but will begin to speak to other topics and areas that women face as they navigate life on their terms. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhc and @lifesaveherthepodcastFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses anxiety and the ways it shows up. Brittany discusses the different types of anxiety and provides some examples of what each type can show up. Brittany discusses how its impossible to have anxiety in a calm body. Brittany also discusses how to begin identifying triggers and ways to be proactive regarding symptoms of anxiety. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses self doubt and how it impacts your life. Self doubt has an ability to keep us stuck and keep us in a cycle of start and stop. Brittany discusses how self doubt starts for some and examples of what it looks like. Brittany discusses symptoms of depression and how self doubt and depression can impact each other. Brittany ends the episode discussing ways to begin to improve self doubt. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In Who You Think You're Talking Too?  Brittany has a conversation with long time friend James McCauley about disrespect. During the conversation Brittany and James discuss the reasons we feel disrespected and the various ways it can show up. Brittany and James discuss the various ways to handle disrespect and at what can happen based on your style of responding to disrespect. It's important to remember that disrespect is personal to the person who feels it. It is also important that as individuals we set the tone for what we consider disrespect and the ways we want to handle it. About James:James McCauley is a graduate of Kentucky State University and Spalding University with a degree in accounting. James has extensive history working in the Entertainment Industry including being a Accountant Tour Manager/Artist Management/Consulting for Live Nation. In 2016 James relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to continue his role in managing for the Entertainment Industry.  James currently works as an Operations Coordinator for Jane Fonda's non profit  Georgia Campaign for Adolescents Power & Potential (GCAPP) Follow James on Instagram: @Jiggamcc Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode The Facts Will Set You Free Brittany discusses how our emotions often cause us to miss key information in situations. It has been said that when we are running on emotion you don't see or hear the actual information being given. In this episode Brittany discusses the importance of adding the facts or logic into the situations. In this episode Brittany teaches how to identify the facts and how to incorporate the facts into the emotions you are feeling. Am I really being threatened? Did this person really do this because they think I am not worthy or deserving? Using the method to add facts or logic to gain clarity into the situation. Are you ready to change your mindset and behavior? Click below to get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses the aspects of vulnerability. Brittany discusses reasons people are easily able to be vulnerable and reasons some people can't be. Vulnerability comes impacts many aspects of our lives. Emotional safety plays a role in being able to be vulnerable. The type of relationship also impacts the ability to be vulnerable.  Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses protection. What is protection, how do we learn it, how to do we display it and how it impacts relationships. Brittany discusses the importance of talking to your partner about what protection means to you and what it looks like to you. Brittany discusses how protection can build or disrupt intimate partner relationships. Brittany discusses what happens if someone projecting onto the situation on their partner. Brittany leaves us with several things to think and talk about with your partner going forward. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here  and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-johnson-lmhc-6b362321/www.brittanyajohnson.com

In Are You Putting Your "Ish" on Your Kids Brittany discusses a personal situation that led to her realizing she was putting her past hurts and experiences on her kids. Brittany discusses how to identify if you are putting the right things on or into your children. Brittany provides tips for if you recognize you are putting your old hurts and fears on children. We need to pour into our children the lessons we learned that will help keep them safe and progress but we have to be careful to make sure we aren't giving them a fear they don't need. Brittany talks about how to check in with your kids to know if they have a different feeling or belief about the situations you are trying to teach them about.Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here https://page.co/7tLsd2 and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

In Validation...Check Brittany discusses the various reasons we need validation. Brittany provides some psychological reasons as well as reasons related to the need to know you are where you should be. Validation isn't always a bad thing and in many cases it occurs out of our need feel connected and confident. Many people need external validation because it feels and "looks" better then someone tooting their own horn. Check your need for validation and identify if its from a healthy place or not. If not take time to identify the underlying reasons and work from there.  Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here https://page.co/7tLsd2 and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Who are your women Brittany discusses women in history who have been influential to her journey. Brittany discusses how women are working to take the super woman cap off and have the balance to do what they need to and want to. Brittany also discusses characteristics of women who she has seen be examples of what she doesn't want. Lastly Brittany challenges you to think about who your women are and how they have shaped you.  Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here https://page.co/7tLsd2 and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

In today's episode How Did I Get Here... We Have History discusses how and why we use history as reason to stay in relationships and situations. This episode talks about how history has taught, kept and forced us into change. As well as how that same history has caused us to stay in situations that no longer serve us. This episode discusses how our body's have physical responses to emotional pain and how sometimes staying in the same spot can cause that. This episode also discusses how our fear of things being the same regardless keeps us in situations we know we need to move on from. Lastly this episode discusses how we can begin the process to change that. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. Sign up for the mail list here https://page.co/7tLsd2 and get your free download 4 Steps to Changing Self Sabotaging Behaviors.  If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

Is This For Me or is This for Them Brittany discusses how the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)gets in our way and causes us to sabotage our process and our plans. FOMO is driven by many variables and they tend to all lead to us changing our course and changing our goals based on the latest trend or hot themes. Learn how to recognize, catch and decide if the new trend or change is really for you or is it to keep up or follow "them". "Them" can be anything or anyone that causes you to constantly re-evaluate yourself. Grab your notebook and pen so you can make the changes you want to make.   Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

Let Me Fill This Cup is brings both positive and negative emotions. On the one hand some of us get excited when we get to practice self care or get to pour into ourselves. For others it feels almost impossible and daunting. Why is that? In this episode Brittany discusses possible reasons we constantly put others first and wait for the time to take care of ourselves. Brittany talks about several categories that people fall in when it comes to reasons we don't fill our cups. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

In this episode Brittany discusses time in regards to having enough or having too much. Brittany discusses the pros and cons of both and how we often start to avoid time and ultimately it begins to stop us from Making our own way. Brittany provides insight into reasons we view time differently and what we can do to view it in a helpful way. Brittany provides insight into what happens when we begin to avoid and become afraid of it. Brittany discusses the role procrastination and avoidance impact anxiety and depression in relation to time. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

This episode Brittany discusses the idea of dreaming. Brittany discusses two categories or types of dreaming. One is the traditional you are asleep and you are dreaming and the other is dreaming about goals, your life, your relationships, and your hopes. Brittany provides insight into why we stop dreaming about our futures. Think Peter Pan because it has something to do with why we stop dreaming. Brittany also discusses how fears around failure and success impact our ability to allow ourselves to dream. Lastly Brittany challenges us to take time to dream and to write down your experience. You don't have to act on it but at least give yourself the space to dream. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.com

This weeks episode is an Interview with Lauren Muir. Lauren and Brittany discuss ways to create goals and change our mindset to fit the goals. Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button. If you are ready to change schedule a discovery call.Follow Brittany on Social MediaInstagram: @brittanyajohnsonlmhcFacebook: @brittanyajohnsonwww.brittanyajohnson.comLauren is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Life Coach. Lauren received a Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration  at the University of Louisville and a Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling  at Webster University. Lauren is currently a Doctoral student at Capella University pursuing a degree in Human Services with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Management.Lauren has over 15  years' of experience providing services in a variety of settings including home and school-based services, adult corrections and juvenile detention, inpatient hospital settings, and community-based organizations. Lauren is very passionate about being involved in her community. Lauren serves on the Board of Directors for a non profit organization, Sponsor 4 Success. Lauren is also the Executive Director of MindFest , a mental health festival. In addition, Lauren is a certified grant writer with strengths in relationship building and communication.  As a public speaker and facilitator, Lauren utilizes her experience to educate and engage others on mental health and wellness topics in corporate, school, and community settings. Lauren has a strong passion for helping children, adolescents, individuals, and families through various life transitions in her community.  Lauren believes in reducing the stigma of mental health within the community and helping others to overcome barriers to achieving success. Lauren is passionate about helping others become the best they can be despite life's challenges.  Lauren believes it is essential to create a comfortable space for each individual to be heard and express themselves freely.www.mindfestlou.comwww.martinandmuir.comwww.silverliningscc.com