INHABIT: THE ART OF RADICAL SELF-CARE - monicaballard.com

I am overjoyed to introduce you to Erin Kelly. Erin is an all around amazing human, mama, wife, and badass entrepreneur. Erin Kelly is the co-founder of MemberVault, a relationship marketing platform disrupting how we look at selling and engaging online using engagement tracking, gamification strategies and a binge & buy marketplace for your free and paid products. Grab your forever free account at membervault.co.  Today we are talking about how Erin is creating a life full of adventure and meaning that I hope will inspire you to make your own magic! In this episode: * Erin's experience of creating a company with her husband * How Erin and Mike lived the digital nomad lifestyle * The importance of staying open and making changes as it feels right * The power of accepting and embracing her relationship in all of its seasons * Activating the power of CHOOSING what we love   Connect with Erin over at Member Vault and get your forever free account! See Member Vault in action! Check out the Free Subscriber Wellness HubI have created just for you, my beloved listeners! Get instant access to resources you can use right now, as well as unlock bonus content!   Join us for the Radical Self-Care Reset Challenge! Recommit to yourself from the inside out. 30 Days of super short emails with soul-provoking questions. See how simple self-care can be. Join us here.   The doors are OPEN for the Fall Quarter of the INHABIT Creation Lab Group Immersion! Learn more here.   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life?Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. Loving you near & far, xo monica

I'm so happy to introduce you to Arianna Taboada. Arianna is a maternal health expert, author, and owner of a consulting firm that helps female founders intelligently design maternity leave plans that meet their business model and personal needs.  Today we're talking about the ways Arianna is creating a culture of mothering the mothers in our society by helping entrepeneurial mamas babyproof their businesses. Whether or not you're a mother, or an entrepeneur, this conversation sheds light on the lack of support women face as they enter motherhood, real talk about the challenges of becoming a mama, and some offerings of insight, healing, and support we can activate for ourselves. In this episode: * Motherhood as the great equalizer * Arianna's proposition that the lack of adequate maternity leave support in our culture is a serious social justice issue * Arianna talks about the lack of  any 'mothering the mother' values in our culture, and the issues this creates * Using an Eco-Map to pro-actively create a support system for ourselves and identify weak spots can help us to prevent crisis, and actually receive the support we need. (Get your Eco-Map PDF printable in the links below) * Some signs and symptoms of post partum depression that you can use as a barometor for when you should reach out for more support so you don't suffer needlessly * Arianna's suggestion that we need a new poster-mom role model, the mom who doesn't get it all done * Understanding that when we support the total health of mothers, we are supporting generations of healthy children. The health of mothers creates the health of our society as a whole. CONNECT WITH ARIANNA On the Web: ariannataboada.com   ARIANNA'S FREE RESOURCES 1. Postpartum eco-map (for anyone) 2. Postpartum eco-map for entrepreneurs   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life?Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. Hey! I have a gift for you!The Subscriber Wellness Hub is loaded with free resources to support you in doing your soul's inner work on your own time. I've included the INHABIT Book of the Month Club, amazing book recommendations full of practical self-care wisdom on topics that matter to you: sex, money, energy management, willpower, relationships, and more. I've also included meditations, and the Radical Self-Care Assessment PDF download to support you in getting crystal clear on where you're at and what you need in this season of your life. Plus there's bonus content for you to unlock and I'll be adding new content regularly! I hope you use it, enjoy it, and share it! >>Click here to enter the Subscriber Wellness Hub now!

Welcome to INHABIT! I am so happy to bring you this deep, raw, juicy conversation with Monique Ruffin Monique is the host of Rise Radio (listen at 12radio.com)a mama, a powerful life coach, a professional writer/blogger, and a tremendously gifted astrologer.  Today Monique and I are exploring healing the relationships we have with our mothers, fathers, and our ancestors in order to give ourselves and our families the gifts of forgiveness and freedom.  I highly encourage you to check out the incredible courses Monique has created! I will be in the Finding Our Fathers course beginning June 6th, 2018 and I would love to have you join us!   In this episode: * The beginning of Monique's exploration into her own motherhood, and the journey of her mother, and her grandmother to gain deeper understanding of her own experience * What it means to see our parents as people, who have their own journeys * There are tremendous possibilities that open up when we release the storieswe have about our parents and the circumstances of our childhood * The energy of our parents is literally within us and we cannot escape it. To hold onto negative beliefs and feelings toward our parents is to be at war with ourselves * The science of how the experiences of our mothers are transmitted through our cells into multiple generations * The judgements we formed about our mothers become the judgements we make about all women * The judgments we formed about our fathers become the judgements we make about all men * The practicality of forgiveness as a gateway to FREEDOM * What we believe about our mother is what we believe about god * When we can identify what we believe, we can shift it * What we believe about our mothers is intrinsically linked to the type of mothers we are, the relationships we have with other women, and the relationships we have with our own bodies * To heal the relationship we have with the archetype of the Mother at the level of the heart and soul, we will heal the relationship we have to one another, to the Earth, and to life itself * Our cultural awakening to our intrinsic power as creative beings * Healing the shame we carry around the wrongs of our ancestors and choosing to forgive them   CONNECT WITH MONIQUE Email Monique at moniquecruffin@gmail.com Finding Our Mothers: Healing the Original Wound Course Finding Our Fathers Course Moon Manifestation Astrology Intensive   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life?Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica

Welcome to INHABIT! If you listen to the show, you know I love to cook! So when I saw that Emma Frisch had a new cookbook coming out I jumped on the chance to invite her to speak to us on the show! Emma is Emma Frisch is the cofounder and culinary director of Firelight Camps, a glamping destination in the U.S., featured in Vogue, Travel Channel, Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit and Martha Stewart. She was a top finalist on Food Network Star season 10 and has developed over 500 original recipes and cooking videos on her food blog, www.emmafrisch.com. Emma and her husband co-founded La Buena Onda, a boutique hotel and restaurant in Nicaragua. She's also a mom, super down-to-earth, authentic, and an inspiring badass entrepeneur and passionista! I hope you enjoy our conversation about the everyday magic of food: creating it, cooking it, and sharing it! And do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Emma's new cookbook! Fresh, delicious, easy recipes that you can cook outside in nature, or in your kitchen.   In this episode: * How Emma got started playing with food and creating recipes * Emma's path to realizing the power of food to keep us well * How Emma takes care of herself while creating, running a business, momming and more * The beauty in the ritual and ceremony of food * How Emma created Feast by Firelight and fell in love with cooking outdoors * Emma's thoughts on how to create a healthy, loving relationship with food   CONNECT WITH EMMA COOKBOOK Feast by Firelight BLOG www.emmafrisch.com,  GLAMPING www.firelightcamps.com CONNECT Facebook | Instagram   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life?Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica

Welcome to INHABIT! Today I am incredibly excited and honored to introduce you to one of my own teachers; a powerful and inspiring force of nature, Dr. Saida Desilets. Dr. Saida Désilets wants to live in a world filled with ignited, sexually sovereign women living expressed and fulfilling lives. Join us for this deep, juicy exploration of healing trauma we've experienced individually and collectively as a culture. I will put a trigger warning on this episode too, even tho we are not discussing negative details- it is still very sensitive subject matter and I encourage you to come in with an open heart and notice anything that elicits a reaction within you. As always, please let me know how this episode lands with you and your biggest takeaways!    In this episode: * How Dr. Saida discovered the Sovereignty within every woman * Saida's personal journey to becoming a leader for women's psycho-sexual health * An exploration of the #metoo movement * Saida shares how to continue the healing momentum of #metoo * Saida speaks to feeling broken or damaged * Saida's invitation to put our feet on the Earth and allow ourselves spaciousness on our human journey   CONNECT WITH SAIDA Register for Dr. Saidas upcoming webinar here: myreclamation.com saidadesilets.com Check out courses, books, and group offerings from Dr. Saida   BOOKS FEATURING DR. SAIDA Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Dr. Christiane Northrup M.D The Secret Pleasures of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup M.D. The Multiorgasmic Woman by Dr. Rachel Abrams Bodywise by Dr. Rachel Abrams   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life?Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica

Welcome to INHABIT! Today's show is deeply inspiring and loaded with powerful insight. I really hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. Our guest today is Mason Aid. Mason is a consultant/educator for businesses and organizations to help them achieve greater LGBTQ inclusivity. Mason has a powerful story of moving from self-hatred to self-love and acceptance. Their self-acceptance & love has blossomed into creating connections and inclusiveness as a lifestyle and now a business. I would love to hear the biggest insight you get from today's show! Comment in the show notes or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   In this episode: *Mason's initial struggle with mental health as sparked by bullying * Mason realizing at 19 that they were gay * How the seed for their business was planted and started to grow * Mason's realization that their parents had long been accepting and supportive even before they realized it * Mason's realization that when someone comes out, their family comes out too, and it comes with it's own challenges for the family * Why Mason thinks we're all a little bit in the closet * Mason's experience of finding and cultivating deep true love * The lessons Mason has gained from parenthood * Mason's deep understanding of the difference in standards for men and women * Mason's experience in being excommunicated from their church, and later being welcomed by a inclusive and loving church/faith community   CONNECT WITH MASON themasonaid.com Connect with Mason on Facebook Connect with Mason on Instagram   RESOURCES autostraddle.com Founded in March 2009 by Riese Bernard and Alexandra Vega and still run by a dedicated team of passionate weirdos, Autostraddle is an intelligent, hilarious & provocative voice and a progressively feminist online community for multiple generations of kickass lesbian, bisexual & otherwise inclined ladies (and their friends). Autostraddle is a serious labor of love that started out as a group of friends wanting to start a revolution and is now the world’s most popular lesbian website, with over one million unique visitors and 3.5 million views per month.    www.glsen.org GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") was founded in 1990 by a small, but dedicated group of teachers in Massachusetts who came together to improve an education system that too frequently allows its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students to be bullied, discriminated against, or fall through the cracks.  Over 25 years later, that small group has grown into the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students.   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life! Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica  

Today's show sounds like a long and winding conversation between friends, but really it's an invitation to step into the ring of action in your life. Today's guest is the wonderful Jen Vertanen of the 'Going There with Jen Vertanen' Podcast. Jen is a coach by day, a podcaster by night, aa mama, wife, and a Loneliness Expert.  Join us for this exploration of why we might want to go looking for failure, and why failure and loneliness go hand in hand. I would really love to hear your most powerful insight from the show! Shoot me an email at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. I will respond to every email I receive. In honor of the Spring Equinox I am offering Soul Strategy sessions until March 25th, 2018. Email me at monica@monicaballard.com to request a session or to find out more.   In this episode: * Why you want to "fail early and fail often" * Why Jen connects failure to loneliness * The story of Jen coming out about her loneliness * Jen's concept that we keep peeling back the layers * When is good enough, GOOD ENOUGH? * Why asking the question, "What if there was no outcome?" can be a motivator to take authentic action * When Jen's gut feeling was wrong and how it led her to deep transformative growth * Jen's realization that she was having conversations with her husband in her head * Progress is more important than the possibility of being rejected * People love to be a part of another person's story * Jen's calling to start deep conversations around loneliness * The shame linked with loneliness * If you don't share your stories and gifts, you are withholding from the people in the world who would have the chance to enjoy them *Unraveling the strands of loneliness

Welcome to INHABIT! Today I am delighted to introduce you to Nikki Zaahir. Nikki is a wife, a mother and a life coach. She is currently the Workforce Development Program Director at Vehicles for Change, a non-profit a 501c3 nonprofit that repairs and provides donated vehicles to low-income families. The vehicles are repaired by men and women who are leaving prison incarceration and re-entering society. Nikki's job is to first recruit, and then provide deep coaching for them during this tender and challenging re-entry period. Out of 100 men that she's worked with, only 1 has re-entered the prison system! That's incredible! I offer you this conversation with a woman who knows herself, who is committed to loving herself, and out of this fullness is living her purpose and changing lives for the better. There is so much goodness and wisdom in this episode. I really want to know what YOU enjoyed most! What was the number one insight you took away from this show?  Let me know in the comments below or send me an email at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   In this episode: * Nikki's experience of coming into her purpose * Realizing that her life experiences had perfectly prepared her for her life's work * Where she learned the art of self-care * Why Nikki spends as much time with her girlfriends as she possibly can * How to heal the men of the world * How to speak the language of men * Why we don't have to be in a romantic relationship to make connections and shine loving light on others

I am so happy to introduce you to Ellen Nicholas.  Ellen is a mother, a facilitator for Shiva Shakti Dance Workshops, sharing the art of devotional erotic dance. She is also trained in Non-Linear Movement and Polarity & Intimacy work as taught by Michaela Boehm & Steve James. She is also the Creatress of the Erotic Mother- playgroups and workshops for where mothers can slow down, get into their bodies and connect with themselves and one another. I've invited Ellen to share with us about the significance and the power of this Erotic Mother energy that every woman has within- whether she has birthed children or not, what it means to be 'embodied', and the gifts embodiement holds. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.   In this episode: * How Ellen discovered embodiment practice through dancing * Why she created the Erotic Mother Playgroup & Workshops * What is Erotic Mother energy? * The significance of sexual energy and why it's not about sex as we often think of it *Why sometimes taking time for ourselves doesn't automatically lead to realxation *Why a woman may feel less sexual after giving birth- an explanation I loved that I had never heard before * How being in her body as a practice transformed her life * Ellen's belief that we are here in these bodies to experience LIFE with them * How you can activate your sensual energy every day right when you wake up

I am very happy to be bringing you the second part of this two-part series on BETRAYAL!  I love today's guest SO MUCH! I was introduced to Karen Harris when she offered yogic teachings on tantra for my yoga teacher training. She is empowered by decades of study and spiritual practice, a Harvard degree in spiritual leadership, extensive travel in India, Nepal, Japan and Tibet, and years of experience as a university lecturer and interfaith minister, Karen’s teaching awakens confidence, clarity, and intuitive understanding in her students.  I am thrilled to share this deep and juicy unpacking of HOW we can PRACTICE with challenging and difficult emotions that can cause years of pain and suffering in our lives. I would love to hear from you! What is the most useful and powerful insight from today's interview? Comment below or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. On this episode: * Why betrayal is such deep rich ground for spiritual work * How we bear responsibility in betrayal * Why betrayal happens in the STORY we tell * Why telling the same stories from the past actually keep us from creating a future in alignment with our true nature & purpose * How we can be wounded AND not need agreement from others that we are victims * How to take an orientation of forgiveness

I am very excited to be bringing you a two part series on PRACTICING WITH BETRAYAL! The inspiration from this series was born out of thoughts I was having about the sticky situations in our lives. How do we practice self-care and wellness when we are in a tremendous amount of emotional pain, or conflict with people we care about? I realized that one of the most painful emotions I personally have ever experienced is BETRAYAL. I have found it incredibly freeing to know that there are ways to work with painful emotions such as betrayal so that we do not have to remain imprisoned in our pain. I hope you enjoy this series, and I would love to hear your insights and personal stories! PRACTICING WITH BETRAYAL - PART ONE I am so happy and thankful to introduce you to Karilily McClure. Karilily is a mama to 3 wonderful, wild children, wife and partner to her beloved hubby Joel, a yoga teacher, a student of life and spirituality, and she's also a business owner! Oshun Yoga Retreats offers amazing yoga/wellness/healing/cultural immersion retreats in beautiful destinations around the world. Join us for this extra long, vulnerable and deep conversation about betrayal that Kari experienced in a relationship; the reality of her pain, her process, and her healing.   In this episode: * Karilily's experience of falling in love & ignoring red flags * The experience of increasing criticism and negativity within her relationship * Kari's experience of damping down her inner voice while in this negative relationship * Her relationship really beginning to fracture when she started a new business that she was excited and passionate about. * Kari's experience of receiving messages from her intuition but allowing herself to be lied to, and believing she was wrong or even crazy * Her experience of trauma in childbirth, and then being put down by her partner about her body * Kari's insights into not hating the other woman * Feeling all the hard feelings without allowing hate to harden her heart * Healing by sitting naked on the Earth and being in nature * The moment Kari realized that SHE IS HER OWN FOUNDATION * Powerful reminders of healing, and good men, and happiness * The importance and beauty of scars * Reflection on what makes healthy relationships * The importance of women loving and honoring other women and treating them with respect and compassion, even in challenging circumstances

HAPPY NEW YEAR! And HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHOW!! Thank you so much to all of you amazing women out there who have been guests and who have take the time to listen. It has been an absolute pleasure and I am looking forward to bringing you more juicy, deep shows in 2018. In honor of our anniversary I am doing a give-a-way raffle of the January Book of the Month which is all about WILLPOWER!!  If you aren't already in the (FREE) Book of the Month club you can sign up here.  To be entered in the giveaway: 1. Write a review of the show on itunes. 2. Take a photo of your review. 3. Email the photo to me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com The winner will be drawn on Monday, January 15th!! Today I am re-releasing the very first interview we did on the the show with the wonderful Lisa Larn. Even if you've already heard it, I know you will get new insights the second time around. I'll be bringing you a two part series on betrayal later this month, so keep an eye out for that because its real and juicy and you don't want to miss it! Thank you for an amazing year! Please write to me and let me know what you want to explore this year. I love you all near & far. Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram!   This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life! Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica

Ep 34: Holiday Rescue Meditation Welcome to IN{HABIT}! Today I invite you to an experience of Radical Self-Care as we receive the breath together. Conscious breathing is the fastest way to activate our superpowers. It is the Self-Care tool I use hands-down the most often! Please share your thoughts with me. Love it? Hate it? Comment here or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   It would help so much if you could take a moment and subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a review on iTunes so other people can find us too!  Your ratings and reviews are the reason others find the show & connect!   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram!   This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life! Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica

   How the Stars Support Us with Monique Ruffin Hello & Welcome! I am honored and delighted to introduce you today to Monique Ruffin. Monique is the host of Rise Radio (listen at 12radio.com) a mama, a powerful life coach, a professional writer/blogger, and a tremendously gifted astrologer.  I invited Monique to share her astrology wisdom with us, and to inspire us to utilize the presence of the sun, moon and stars in our self-care. Even if you've never been into astrology, or thought it was super woo woo and 'out there', I think you'll really enjoy this show!   In this episode: * What is astrology? * Why astrology is more than science * How astrology enables us to see our blind spots * What astrology has to do with US? * Why astrology isn't a religion or blasphemy to other religions or beliefs * How Monique weaves astrology with Radical Self-Care * How to begin using astrology in your own life for greater self-awareness * Why every woman should ask herself the question, "Who would I be if I wasn't interested in a man and if I wasn't raising children?"   CONNECT WITH MONIQUE Email Monique for readings and coaching: moniquecruffin@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram Mercury Retrograde Reset on Facebook and Instagram Read Monique on mom.me Read Monique on BlogHer.com       It would help so much if you could take a moment and subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a review on iTunes so other people can find us too!  Your ratings and reviews are the reason others find the show & connect!   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram!   This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life! Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica      

I am delighted to share today's interview with you on one of my favorite subjects: women and money!  Today's guest is Hilary Hendershott,  founder of Hilary Hendershott Wealth Management, a leading financial advisory firm for women, where her mission is to motivate women and their loved ones to be financially empowered. In this episode: * Hilary's personal money story, and how she stepped into her financial power * Why it's so important for women to learn the art of money management and wealth building * The reasons more women are under-educated and under-empowered with money * Steps any woman can take right now to shift her relationship with money

I am overjoyed to bring you this interview today with Kelly Coffey. ACSM-certified personal trainer Kelly Coffey began dieting at age 5, and she was over 300 pounds by the time she was 18 years old. In her 20s, Coffey opted to have weight loss surgery. She lost 150+ pounds, and immediately started to gain it back, sailing back over 200 pounds. Demoralized and out of options, Coffey was forced to look at herself, her beliefs, and her behaviors in a whole new way. The principles Coffey has since lived by are the cornerstone of her work with women of all shapes and sizes all over the globe. Kelly is real, she is hilarious, she is totally un-pretentious, and she is a POWERHOUSE OF LIGHT! I am so thrilled that she accepted my invitation to come on the show!! In this episode: * Shame * The importance of radical acceptance to the emotional experiences we are having in the moment. * The key importance of our relationship with our many feelings. * Why we need to have direct personal experiences to change our lives.

I am so thrilled to bring you this episode with Jenny Shih! Jenny Shih is an uncompromising business coach who works with smart entrepreneurs who are fiercely committed to their own success. Step by step, she shows them how to start, grow, and streamline a successful online business without having to work long hours or make huge sacrifices. She believes that with the right systems and strategies, you can make money doing work you love and also live a life you love. I have learned SO MUCH from this amazing woman! She adds an incredible amount of value to the world. She is a powerful, effective teacher, with a humble gracious attitude. You can really feel from her presence that she has a deep desire to help women SUCCEED!   In this episode: * Learn how Jenny discovered Radical Self-Care in her life * Jenny shares about what holds women back from pursuing their dreams and what they can do about it * Why you should coach yourself! * Why SLEEP is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself, your business, and your life * 3 Steps you can take to make progress with your goals

Hello & Welcome to IN{HABIT}!!! I am so happy to be back for this first episode since I had my baby on June 11th. Today I just wanted to re-connect with you and share a bit about my vision for IN{HABIT}, as well as a little bit about my story of what it's meant to become a mother all over again.

You know those moments where you come face to face with the reality of how little you can actually control? The moments where you can feel the intense pressure of all the things you’ve tried to hold together and accept and make sense of... just before the tension reaches max capacity and it all overflows the edges, spilling  onto the floor all around you?   Last week was that week for me. Let me explain. 

I am so excited to bring you our first Q&A Tuesday Episode! Today the question is: Is it normal to have to psyche yourself up for sex?  I believe many of us have wondered this and not expressed it. Today I am sharing that YES, I do think it's normal, some of the science I've discovered as to WHY this happens, and what we can do about it! I really hope you enjoy this show! Once you've listened its your turn to share your answers and insight in the comments below! Do you have to psyche yourself up for sex? If so, how do you do it?  Did you learn anything new on today's show? If so, what? 

Today's episode is one of my favorite interviews yet! We are joined by the amazing Lisa Marie Goodson.  Lisa Marie is a mother, a Holistic Coach & Mentor who has been helping women to heal themselves for many many years. In this interview we talk about her journey, her favorite self-care practices, what she sees holding women back, and she reminds us about our own power for healing and flowing with life. This interview is uplifting, hope-filled, and deeply inspiring! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   In this episode: *Lisa's story and journey into the healing arts * Lisa's belief that everything has a purpose; even disease * The challenges of merging her life with her lover & husband that she called in & manifested * The importance of using what you do every day to connect to Spirit & do the Inner Work * The importance of being flexible with your healing * The importance of the question: what is the lesson here for me? * The phenomenon that when we feel bad we think we ARE bad. * Favorite Self-Care Rituals * The importance of never giving up on the Self.

Today we have the enormous pleasure of hearing from Alana Helbig. As the creator and host of Untangled – a hugely popular podcast channel harnessing the powerful story-telling nature of women in exploring the sacred yet dark aspects of soul untangling – Alana Helbig helps thousands of women all over the world cultivate a deeper soul connection and realign back into the magical free-flow of their true path. Through her 1:1 podcast coaching packages and her online program Ignite: Podcasting for Changemakers, Alana teaches women how to use their feminine qualities of intuition, compassion, empathy, sensitivity and holding sacred space to ignite powerful conversations on the podcasting platform. She’s also not too shy in front of or behind the camera and loves to help female entrepreneurs capture and share their message on screen. Join Alana and I for a vulnerable conversation into how she stepped out into pursuing her own soul-driven business, and how she has grown the courage and the capacity to fully show up for the ups and downs of the journey.   In this episode: * The reality that most people are do not experience overnight success. * The Inner Work and Self-Worth stuff that we do to allow us to tap into the courage to launch out and do what we really feel called to do. * Getting burned out and how to rejuvenate and begin again. * Learning how to honor the flows of life. * Entertaining the idea that you DO have gifts. * The idea that there is no timeline on the soul journey.

Today we have the incredible pleasure of hearing from the lovely and wise Lara Catone. Lara Catone is a trailblazer in the field of sexual wellness leading a worldwide movement of turned on women.  She has spent the past 15 years studying and practicing the healing arts as a birth doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Sexologist and yoga teacher. Lara is the creatrix of The Artemis School for Women’s Sexual Wellness—the first and only educational institution weaving sex education with embodiment and nature based mystery traditions. As a mentor, writer, media producer and speaker, Lara is dedicated to empowering all people to reclaim radiant health and radical pleasure There is a fountain of truth and inspiration for every woman in this episode! I hope it inspires you to dig deep and reach out to the women who want to support your blossoming, healing, unfolding, and becoming! Connect with Lara: laracatone.com or artemisschool.com   In this episode: * Lara shares about the pleasure that is our birthright as women and how we got so far away from this truth and knowledge over time. * What is sexuality and why is it so important for healing the women of the world? * Why is it important to fully inhabit our bodies and not just our logical intellectual minds? * Any wounding we have in our lives can be integrated into gifts. * The incredible resilience and wholeness of women. * How to begin to fully inhabit your beautiful womanly being.

I am honored & thrilled to bring you this week's guest, PJ Cannon.  PJ is a mother, a grandma, a published author, Reiki Master, Inspirational Speaker, and licensed Religious Science Practitioner. She has some very powerful truth to share with us about why forgiveness is the root of all Self-Love.  I really hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Scroll down for links to PJ's website, and to purchase a copy of her book, Forgiveness is Bliss.   In this episode: * Forgiveness helps us to come into the present where everything is perfect. * True forgiveness is a healing tool for YOU * Why forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past. * The idea that if you feel weighted and resentful there is something you are holding onto from the past. * PJ's belief that the foundation of Radical Self-Care is truly releasing the past so we can love ourselves enough to enjoy the present right now...even in the presence of grief. * Forgiveness is ongoing. * PJ's favorite mantra: There's nothing more important than my happiness. My happiness is my greatest gift to others.

Our guest today is a friend and fellow podcaster, the lovely Athena Rosette. Athena is sharing her story and some awesome insight on the power and impact our names have on our lives.  Our names give us a title, a frequency, and a vibration.  Athena shares about her journey that led her to change her name, and she offers some fantastic insight on ways that you can harness the power of naming for yourself. If you have ever wanted to recreate yourself, or change the way you show up in the world, this episode is for you!   In this episode: * What is an alter ego and why is it valuable in the world? * Athena's experience of feeling like a drifter in her own name * The importance of naming and claiming in life * The concept of a naming ceremony * The power and significance of spiritual names *How to be the version of yourself that is in alignment with the Highest Expression of YOU

Announcing Q & A Tuesdays! When I started the show my intention was to build real relationships with YOU out there in the world. Send in all your questions related to Radical Self-Care. No question is off-limits or too much. Think, Dear Abby or Dear Sugar Radio, and then send your questions to Dear Monica! I want to give you exactly what you want and need to hear on the show! My goal is to do one Q&A Tuesday show every month. Email your questions to inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. I can't wait to get your questions! Today I am celebrating the birth of a project I have been working on for some time! Announcing the opening of the INHABIT Self-Love Community Lab. The Lab is a community of women devoted to living a life devoted to Radical Self-Care so they are fully empowered & energized to give their deepest gifts to the world.  We gather in our private forum that lives off of facebook and has it's own app! No more getting screen-sucked while trying to practice Self-Care! The Lab is where we support and uplift one another in applying practices of Radical Self-Care to our daily lives and relationships. Never feel lost and alone on your path again!  You also get access to me offering the coaching insight you need; both in our private online Lab, and during our once-a month calls. Benefit from the power of a group while still receiving the personal coaching attention you desire. We aren’t just learning it, we are BECOMING IT! I   On our monthly calls we will explore: *  What is a Radical Self-Care mindset? *  How do you weave Radical Self-Care into your existing daily habits & routines? * How do you want to FEEL every day of your life? *  The power & benefits of connecting with your tribe * The actionable steps you can take to practice Radical Self-Care in every area of your life; making it possible for you to be the most integrated, highly aligned version of yourself in a world that needs your light! Try it FREE for 30 Days!   Today's episode is on the subject of friendship. I've wanted to do a show on friendship for a while now and its been heavy on my heart, but I wasn't ready until now! I feel like the isolation and busy-ness of our modern lives create the perfect storm for putting strain on our friendships.  We are giving so much already, making time for our friends can feel exhausting, and like one more task on the to-do list…even when we really love and adore our friends. Women need one another. We need to be seen and heard by our sisters going through the same challenges and joys of life. We need to be listened to and understood in a way that the men in our lives can’t understand us.  We need the the acceptance and support that only sisterhood brings.  I believe that our healthy friendships with our soul sisters makes a huge impact on the quality of our love relationships!  It gives us an opportunity to unpack the challenges of intimacy, and to vent and to process- so that we can go back and practice consciously, progressively loving our partners….without being in a state of reactivity.   Women keep us sane. They keep us healthy. So why are friendships so challenging?  We are just human beings BECOMING.  We change. We go thru seasons where we are less available physically and emotionally. I believe that is all natural, and perfectly ok.  I believe that just like in intentional, conscious loving- we can apply the principles of commitment and Radical Honesty to our friendships and receive tremendous benefit and rewards.  Today I want to share about an experience I’ve had within my relationships with women; I call it, The Curse of the Strong Friend. I wrote this out in blog post format as well, and I’ll post a link to it in the show notes. I really want your feedback on this episode! I believe we have all been the Strong Friend, and the Other at different times in our lives. I would love to hear your stories and your thoughts.  And may we learn to love and cherish our sisters, because we need one another. I am only as free as my sisters. 

On today's show we are exploring one of my favorite things: Ayurveda! Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine & wellness that originated in the Indian Subcontinent. It is the Mother of All Medicines.  Sharing about the gifts and power of Ayurveda is the lovely and talented Traci Webb. Traci is the founder of the Northwest Institute of Ayurveda located in Arcata, California. Traci was the first Teacher I had in the study of Ayurveda over 8 years ago, and this ancient wisdom has been life-changing for me. I hope you enjoy this show, and explore the links for more resources if you're curious & interested in learning more!   In this episode: *What is Ayurveda and why do we practice with it? * Simple Ayurvedic Radical Self-Care Practices

Today our guest is the lovely Iyea Brandy and we are talking about success, mindset, and perseverance. I met Iyea years ago on facebook, and when I started the podcast I knew I wanted to get her on the show. She is a true love warrior and shining light!  I really hope that you are inspired by her story, and can activate some of her same lightful-ness to your own life!   In this episode: * Fear of failure * Iyea's experience of losing everything she worked for *Her belief that success is not an external measurement- success is within you *Why a gratitude list is so helpful * Iyea's experience of learning to do life her way *The blessing of being of service in the world *Why you should follow your dreams *Iyea talks about learning to be true to herself even when it wasn't a popular choice *Why you should find your personal spiritual practice * Why you should feel the pain in life and not avoid it   Iyea recommends: The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder

Today we are exploring whether or not it is the loving choice to rescue our loved ones from the consequences of their choices & actions.  I think this is an issue many women struggle with that leads to resentment, confusion, over-giving, & burnout.  I encourage you to listen, get radically honest with yourself, and explore how you are blocking the flow of love and wisdom in your life and the lives of your loved ones with your rescuing behavior. I really want to hear from you on this episode and have a conversation on this topic! Have you found yourself rescuing others from their own pain? Has anyone ever come between you and the consequences of your choices? What effect did this have on your life? On your relationship?

On today's show we are speaking with the insightful Janet Caliri. Janet is a Human Potential Practitioner, specializing in helping others to love themselves through massive life transitions.  Janet shares her personal journey of finding herself in a state of burnout which led her through adrenal fatigue, to healing, recovery, self-activation, and a discovery of the modality she now uses to assist others in similar situations. I really wanted you to hear her story because I see so many women struggling with adrenal fatigue who have NO IDEA what is going on with their mental, physical, and spiritual health.  In fact, the western medical model does not acknowledge that adrenal fatigue is a real condition at all. It is my hope that in sharing this story and information, more women struggling with this issue will find their way to healing, and home to their own vitality, joy, and purpose in the world.   In this episode: * Janet shares about professional burnout and the descent into adrenal fatigue * The confusion over her symptoms and having no idea what was wrong with her * Returning home to stay with her parents in her 40's, and the stress and struggle of them trying to "fix" her * Th healing journey that began upon understanding she was suffering from adrenal fatigue, and getting help for her condition * The importance of tracking our progress on different journeys in life, and why adding this ritual can be so beneficial to our healing and growth * How Janet came to develop her current healing modality that she now shares with others

Today we have the pleasure of speaking to the lovely Lila Simmons. Lila shares about her journey of transforming pain, accessing her inner Wisdom from a very young age, and re-creating herself in the image of her Divinity; as well as creating a life she truly loves. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!   In this episode: * Lila's realization that she needed to stop neglecting herself so that people she was in relationship with would also stop neglecting her * The idea that we live what we believe * Healing the beliefs that bring us pain & suffering * The shadow side of giving when we actually want to receive something * The difference between being nice and being kind * The importance of getting quiet and listening to your Soul

Today on INHABIT we are talking about the many shades of pregnancy & motherhood. Our guest today is the lovely Jordan Maya. Jordan Maya is a brand new mama living in Pittsburgh with her hubby. She is a career waitress of 22 years, and her life motto is, "Eat, Drink, & Be Merry."  Traveling and people are her passion. Maya is also a "wine angel", and has spent many years in all aspects of wine making, selling, and drinking. I really hope you enjoy this show, and if you are a mama, I would love to hear your thoughts, stories, and feedback!  

Today we have a wonderful guest! Tynel Jael is a powerhouse of a woman. She co-owns a winery with her husband, she's a mother to two young boys, a jeweler, a friend, a facilitator, and a constant learner who is here for the story of Life. Today Tynel shares her story of becoming a mother and a wife and getting to know herself all over again. Listen as she shares her experience of connecting to the Divine Feminine at the Core of her Being, and how she uses her spiritual practices to navigate the very real and taxing stresses of life. This is a juicy, vulnerable episode & I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   In this episode: * The feeling of "Who Am I?" after having children close together later in life * Longing for the Divine Feminine but not getting it anywhere * The experience of realizing that the Divine Feminine is ALREADY INSIDE, and understanding that she didn't have to change herself or anyone outside herself in order to become more acceptable * The experience of never knowing that women can be soft and beautiful AND strong and powerful * The experience stress caused by deep trauma dividing us in relationships * The idea of choosing an ultra strong and masculine man vs. men we can lead & control * The discovery that being in her Divine Feminine created spaciousness in the relationship for both partners to BE themselves * The gift of asking the question, "How can I be powerful without pushing & resisting in my life & relationships?" * Learning to not abandon herself and her own life path to focus solely on her husband * The socialization of women to ONLY use their gift of giving and nurturing others * How to cope with young children, stress, and lack of sleep

Welcome to Episode 13 of IN{HABIT}! It's Valentine's Day today! The perfect time for a boost of Radical Self-Care! So I created this Radical Self-Care Reset Challenge and I hope you enjoy it!

Today we have a deep, heart-full show all about the experience of being detached from ourselves and from life, disordered eating, and the other struggles that can be born from our pain. Our guest today is the lovely old soul Hanna Anderson. Hanna is a sister, lover, daughter, and sociologist specializing in organic food systems. She is currently enjoying the privilege of homesteading off grid, allowing life to expand, and see what arises next on her path. Hanna has so much wisdom and insight to share, and I really hope you enjoy the show!   In this episode: * Hanna's experience of coming into life feeling detached from herself & her life. * Being hospitalized at age 14 for anorexia. *Recovery as an explanation of "what it's like to have a body, and how to manage it". * The "fit-girl cult"- often presented as healthy living in our culture. * Hanna's investigation of food as our identity; exploring the why around the fact that not everyone has access to good food. * Dr. Masaru Emoto's Water Experiment - (see video here) * To be ignored is the worst of all. * The emergence of Self-Love happens in glimmers & roller coaster patterns. *The exhaustion of "managing" herself. * The power of noticing and unraveling our patterns without judgement. * The power of starting small when learning how to honor our own will. * The truth that we have to let ourselves be seen & known in order to be honored and loved. * Knowing its ok to not open up to everyone. *The study of the Divine Feminine as a way to empower ourselves as Feminine Beings. * Beauty ideals are fluid across time and culture. * Hanna's favorite Radical Self-Care tools * The power of Naked Time

Today our guest is the lovely Jessie! Jessie is a real-life Lady Boss, a mother, partner, and the primary breadwinner in her family. We talk about her story & life experiences of creating a career as a single mama, relationships, deciding to have another baby after 11 years, and being the primary breadwinner in her family. I feel like so many women can relate to Jessie's story, and I hope you enjoy this episode!   In this episode: * Being willing to be a woman leader as a way of shaping the environment we live in. * The world needs strong, compassionate women leaders. * The power of constructive criticism for growth. * Learning how to not be overcome with bitterness & resentment while parenting alone. * The concept of "Love Begets Love" with blended families. The more people loving our children, the better. * The experience of being with a partner who wasn't in love with her child. * Woman as the breadwinner. * The truth that all moms are not meant to be stay-at-home moms. *Its ok to be a mom and still love working. * How to balance being present in all areas of life. Home life / work life. *The importance of being willing to get out of our comfort zone, trying new things, and knowing we are free to change our minds. * The realization that you can have everything you want and still not be happy if you're not doing the things you enjoy doing. The importance of scheduling our Radical Self-Care practices.

Today we are having a deep and vulnerable conversation about the pain of divorce, and the often unavoidable conflicts that can arise from time to time when co-parenting. Our guest today is the lovely and insightful Phoebe Cellitti. She is a dear kindred soul-sistah, a mother, wife, social-worker, teacher, and speaker. I am sure so many of you can relate to the stories Phoebe shares! Did something in this episode remind you of your own life? Please email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. I would love to expand this conversation with your input, and share your stories on the show!   In this episode: * The shame that arises from divorce. * The concept that healing is not a linear process. Phoebe's experience of letting ofr of the expectations that healing and releasing grief will be a linear process. *The upheaval of conflict even after times of peace. * The pain of an Ex getting with a new partner, and the feelings of shame and inadequacy. * Phoebe's pain and how it impacted her relationship with food. * The experience of receiving positive feedback from others during a time of starvation and horrible self-care, self-loathing, and pain. * The black and white cycle of starvation vs. complete indulgence * Phoebe's experience of surrender, and coming to a place of being ok with the way things are. Being ok with being misunderstood, or getting the outcome she ultimately desired. * The very real frustration of co-parenting and the feelings of being trapped and stuck. * Sometimes the path to Radical Self-Care is choosing our battles, and choosing the path of least resistance. Listening to our intuition. * Surrender and releasing control is NOT EASY. * Moving into health can be a releasing of addiction to suffering and drama. * Radical Self-Care is not indulgent. Radical Self-Care is doing the thing that is most nurturing & healthy for ourselves. *Phoebe's wonderful advice for women going through unavoidable conflict. * When others are telling us to "get over it", it is often about their own discomfort with our pain.

Hello & welcome to episode 9 of IN{HABIT}!! I am so happy to welcome Grace Payne to the show! Grace is a dear friend, a massage therapist, wife, mama to two dogs, and is currently falling in love with herbalism. In this episode we explore some of the dynamics of love, sex, intimacy, and desire in long term relationships. This is a juicy episode! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   In this episode: * The challenges of receiving love AND being a people pleaser. *How challenging it is when we are learning to let in healthy love after over-giving and being in un-healthy love for so long. * Exploring some of the challenges around long term relationships and maintaining emotional intimacy & sexual closeness. * The benefits of scheduling in intimate time with our mate. * The grumpiness of an under-fucked woman. * The link between foreplay and maintaining desire & openness to sex. * Doing it for the man occasionally vs. too much. * The importance for women to know their own bodies, and discover their own pleasure zones. * What happens when we focus TOO MUCH on our partner. * How Grace started coming home to herself. *The benefits of #LiftingMyLove for women. *The importance of relaxation and pleasure for women. *Grace's advice for women longing for more intimacy & a sexual spark. And more....

I have a very special show for you today! The subject is sacred sexuality, and our guest is the lovely Lady Shepsa Jones. Lady Shepsa is a mother, poet, author, life-coach, and juju woman! I have had the great pleasure of working with Lady Shepsa and I am thrilled to have her here on the show! Lady Shepsa shares about her experience discovering sacred sexuality as a path to her own healing, and how it has impacted every area of her life.  She shares about the power of often-forgotten Divine Feminine energy, and all the benefits activating it holds for women everywhere. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did!   In this episode: * The power of the Divine Feminine, and correcting the idea that feminine energy is a weakness * Sacred sexuality as true Self-Love and a release of guilt & shame. *Re-claiming our sensual power as women * What happens in relationships when a woman doesn't feel free, comfortable, and safe in her sensuality/sexuality. * How to attract men who desire deep connection and want to make love to our entire bodies. * Misconceptions around female sexuality, such as the black & white stereotypes of saint vs. whore * The ways healthy sexuality enriches our lives * What true sexual freedom really looks like * How to tune into your sensual nature And more....

On today's show we are talking about the many layers of Radical Self-Care, and the importance of our Creative Feminine Heart. Our guest today is Amy Day, a writer, mother, artist, yoga teacher, & herbalist. Amy has wonderful insight to share on the journey of Radical Self-Care as a lifelong path to wholeness. We also talk a lot about the Creative Spirit in every woman, and how honoring our appetites brings joy and depth to life. We also discuss what happens when we fail to honor our Creative urges and fall into darkness, self-sabotage, and depression. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!   In this episode: * Radical Self-Care as many layers of body, mind, & spirit * The importance of asking ourselves what we need. * True Radical Self-Care is letting go of "shoulds" and comparison. * Creativity as freedom. * Saying YES to life! * Honoring our deep appetites, and what happens when we ignore them. * Radical Self-Care as a journey, and a natural sloughing off of our old limiting habits and beliefs; not a one time miracle healing.

Today we are talking about relationships and how we balance our own needs and wants with the wants and needs of our partner. Our guest today is a dear friend of mine, Phoebe Andrews Elliott. Phoebe and I met years ago in a yoga teacher training. Phoebe is an artist and a yoga teacher. She teaches the art of creating Yantras, the sacred geometry of yoga, as well as teaching yoga and leading yoga retreats in beautiful destinations. Phoebe has great insight into Radical Honesty and relationship because of her own experiences on the path. I truly hope you enjoy this interview!   In this episode: * The importance of daily routine and using the morning to set the tone for our day. * Balance & boundaries an the fact that it takes time and practice to implement these things. *Realizing that each partner in a relationship has different, and equally valuable needs. * Learning how to be Radically Honest, even when we don't want to hurt other people with our truth. * Communicating our plans and needs in advance with our partner as a way of creating greater flow in our lives and Self-Care. * Recognizing when we are using Radical Self-Care practicesas a way to hustle for our worth,and to feel that we are "good enough".

I am so happy to bring you think interview with the lovely and inspiring Nikki Hicks. Nikki is my very talented hairstylist and a dear sister-friend. She is a meditator, she is devoted to a lifetime of discovering Self-Love, and she is a Water Protector. In this interview we explore Nikki's journey of growing up surrounded by drugs and addiction, finding herself following in that same path, and her experience of desiring MORE from life and following the Light toward wellness and sobriety.   In this episode we explore: * The relationship between loneliness, shame, lack of connection, and addiction. * The fact that sobriety and a life of balance is not always cold turkey or linear. * The importance of Radical Honesty in being free from addiction. * What it looks like to date as a woman who desires to have loving relationships, AND hold onto her Essential Self, and practice healthy boundaries. * The idea that the people we are attracting are teaching us about ourselves, and showing us where we have unhealed wounds & patterns. * The idea that the more we know who we are and what we are worth, the higher the quality of the people we attract.

Holly is a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother of 2 gorgeous babies. She has a Christmas Day birthday and was the only female juggler in a children's juggling troupe from ages 10-12, and she can still juggle! We share a powerful, vulnerable interview about her story of moving from anxiety and addiction into true Self-Acceptance and Self-Love.   Some of the stuff we discuss in this episode: * How anxiety & depression can contribute to addiction. * The fact that the healing path of sobriety can be many different paths, resources, and tools for many different kinds of people. * The idea that we can be sober and still struggle with addiction to guilt, exercise, sex. * Success looks different for everyone. * Radical Self-Care is more than just exercise.

Our guest today is a dear friend and an inspiration! Teri is a world traveler & mother to a sweet Corgi called Maggie. She's a real estate agent, living in San Francisco with 15 years of sobriety. Teri shares her journey of getting to know herself, being led to sobriety, & living through life-shattering loss & grief. Teri shares reflections on the painful challenges of losing a partner specifically in the gay and lesbian community.   In this episode: * A story of addiction into sobriety & wellness. * Addiction as a spiritual affliction. * The experience of shame & self-loathing. *The experience of great loss. * Learning how to FEEL feelings. * The experience of being gay, losing a partner, and being treated poorly and with a lack of sensitivity and kindness by your partner's family & friends. * Insight into what is most helpful for someone dealing with tremendous grief & loss.

I really wanted to share a little bit about myself with YOU, the listeners! So I invited my delightful baby sister Stephanie to interview me! In this episode I share a little bit about my background, and what led me to discover the practices and principles and philosophies of Radical Self-Care. I felt a little awkward doing this interview-- not because I was afraid of being open & vulnerable with you, but because I didn't write out all my points since I wanted it to be organic and flowing & raw. So I hope you enjoy this interview, and this introduction. I am so looking forward to growing our relationship!   In this episode we discuss: * The idea that addiction is a spectrum that we're all on in life. * The idea that we can shift our lives by shifting our beliefs. * An exploration of Radical Self-Care as a way to nurture all the parts and pieces of ourselves that may have been rejected, leading to integration and wholeness. * The idea that Radical Self-Care is deeply intuitive, and everyone has the Wisdom they need to guide them. * The idea that Radical Self-Care is changing & flexible according to our needs. * The idea that Radical Self-Care equips us to be the best version of ourselves in a world that needs us.

Lisa Larn is a mother, entrepreneur, coach, and yoga teacher for the past 15 years.   In this episode we dive into: * Boundaries & setting up the possibilities for Radical Self-Care * Deep listening to our essential Selves * Releasing the dogmatic "shoulds" of Radical Self-Care * Why Radical Self-Care is important for women everywhere And MORE!