Release Your Resistance

Unlock your creativity through journaling. Explore your creativity without limits. Connect with thoughts and emotions. Transform through self-discovery.  Today Zayne Khan is back to share how his journaling practice has developed and evolved, the benefits he gets from journaling and how we can unlock our creativity through journaling!  Creativity can be learned and practiced and developed.  You can journal even when you don't feel inspired or motivated. Creativity can be in so many different areas. You can be a creative artist or creative problem solver or both and something completely different Use journaling to recognize, get curious about and develop your creativity! See a summary of our Journaling + Creativity Conversation and get all the links: https://bexb.org/unlock/  Connect with Zayne: https://www.instagram.com/friendshipcoachzayne/  52 Lists for Self-Discovery Notebook: https://amzn.to/3ICw3Sq  (affiliate link)  

Balancing Emotional Well-Being Through Journaling In this episode: Hear about the power of journaling for balancing your emotional well-being Consider the benefits of emotional well-being, including a better outlook and reduced depression Discover the importance of balancing emotions for a more satisfying life. Think about the nature vs. nurture debate regarding emotional well-being  As you listen:  Hear about my dilemma of creating a "perfect" life and its challenges Choose a side in the debate on whether emotional well-being is a genetic predisposition or learned behavior Get new journaling prompts for enhancing emotional well-being  Resources Mentioned: Episode Transcript and 5 Signal Journal Prompts: https://bexb.org/balance/ What Do You Want and Why Notebook: https://amzn.to/42MOeOm (affiliate link)

Build resilience through journaling. Overcome setbacks, boost mental strength with practical tips. Journal your way to a resilient mindset. In today's episode about building resilience through journaling, explore the concept of resilience, understand its possible impact on your daily life, and discover practical journaling techniques for building mental strength. Learn how resilience affects your energy, mood, and posture. Discover how journaling can help in overcoming setbacks and gaining a proactive mindset.   Here's why you want to listen: - Understand resistance and resilience and their impacts on your energy, mood, and outlook - Explore a bouncing back metaphor and how humans are not like bouncing balls - Learn about threats to resilience like denial, trying to control, and wishful thinking - Hear about the proactive role of journaling in building resilience - Get some resilience prompts and practical tips for facing obstacles   And so much more!   Resources mentioned Link to transcript and resilience journal prompts: https://bexb.org/resilience/  (affiliate links)  Kinda Sweet, Kinda Savage blank journal: https://amzn.to/3SYW0Bs Upcoming Book Club Selection - Its Not your Money by Tosha Silver: https://amzn.to/3SZHt8R Get on the Waitlist for the Weekly-ish Book Club: https://bexb.org/membership/   

Today we're talking about emotional allowing through journaling. In This Episode:

Sheridan recently decided to get started with journaling.  So I invited her (back) on to the podcast to tell us all about how her new journaling routine is going In this episode, Sheridan shares 

Journal To Process Your Day   In This Episode:

Journal for personal growth by understanding your potential, overcoming societal expectations, and setting intentions.  Take intentional steps, overcome obstacles, and celebrate progress. Explore the power of journaling for self-discovery and transformation   Key Features:

Relieve Stress through Journaling Key Features: Insights on Stress and Depression Journaling Techniques for Prevention and Relief Self-Awareness Exercise and Gratitude Journaling Focus on Helping Others as a Coping Mechanism   In This Episode:

Here are the lessons I'm continuing to learn and a few I have learned from 2023.  Plus, in this annual end of year wrap up episode, you'll hear:

Find your Purpose Workshop + Discussion  Do you have life purpose? If you want to know how and why you feel stuck how to see possibilities (instead of feeling resistance) how to take action steps towards creating the life you want (even if you don't know what that is yet this workshop is for you! If you are unsure of what, or how, or where to start in your life or if you can't shake the feeling that something is missing and feeling lost and frustrated, listen to this workshop for some clarity and direction. Want to get a prompted notebook to Help Find Your Purpose + Write your Manifesto? Here it is: https://amzn.to/3NVOOEd Want more resources and information about finding your purpose? https://bexb.org/purpose/ Shop all irresistible journals + notebooks: http://bexb.org/quickshop Get a weekly gentle journaling check in: https://bexb.org/weekly/

What do you do when you are living your life, in the day-to-day and something happens.  What happens when you face a test or challenge? Or when what you decided you wanted to do doesn't work out the way you thought it would? We are in week 7 (of 8) of the Let Go and Surrender Series.  Let's talk about   In this week, find out:

What stage of surrender are you in right now? Let's learn how to recognize and release the grip - that feeling of attachment. Instead, we can open ourselves to so many possibilities! Let's discuss: 

Can you reprogram your emotional patterns?   Do you think differently as an adult than you did as a child?  We probably like to think we do - but what ideas that we came up with in childhood are we still living our life by today?   We are in week 5 (of 8) of the  let go and surrender Series.  Let's talk about why we think what we think and if we want to keep thinking it!   In this week, let's explore:

When do you feel powerful? When do you feel powerless? Do you know what drains (or replenishes) your energy? It sounds like a contradiction, but part of letting go is accepting responsibility.  We are halfway through our journey into letting go and surrendering.  Let's talk about your responsibility and power.    In this week, find out: ⚡️ how you can “take back control” ⚡️ all about accepting responsibility instead of blaming   ⚡️ what to do if you accidentally slip into an old habit   ⚡️ why you should imagine extension cords coming out of your core ⚡️ where your power comes from And so much more Get the notes and links to this episode at https://bexb.org/accept  *this is ep 4 of an 8 part series - start at the 1st ep of this series at https://bexb.org/letgo/  Get the Let Go and Surrender Journal to follow along for these 8 episodes: https://amzn.to/3vM0v5W  See upcoming events: https://bexb.org/letsmeet/  Get a weekly gentle journaling check in - https://bexb.org/weekly/  Join a daily journal prompt FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/journalingfriendship  Shop for irresistible notebooks: https://bexb.org/quickshop  Check out all the other stuff I do: https://bexb.org/links/

This week we are settling deeper into surrender* now that we have had some time to let our minds get used to the idea of letting go. Listen to hear:

Do you know how to let go?  What can you do specifically to surrender? Today is the 2nd of 8 episodes all about why you want to learn to surrender and how to let go.  Listen to hear:

My theme for the month of January is Let Go and Surrender.  You can get a lovely, floral-covered journal with prompts, worksheets and activities for learning to let go and surrender. This pretty notebook will be the inspiration for January and February's podcast episodes on the Release your Resistance Podcast.  Each week, I'll be discussing each of the sections in the journal. This week, hear about:

Do you know how resistance shows up? And what it sounds like? In today's Resistance Reboot, hear my explanation and discussion about RESISTANCE.  (If you ever say "I want to ____, but..." you might be feeling resistance) You will learn about: ⚡️ What is Resistance ⚡️ How to notice resistance ⚡️ How to release resistance and other options  Plus - Get encouragement and a new perspective about why we don't go for the things we want!   And - 2 fun

What happens at a coach conference? What did I realize and get reminded of by being at an event hosted by my mentor?  Today's episode is a list of reminders and realizations I got from attending Life Coach Live in November of 2022 in Arizona.  A few of my takeaways include: 

Have you ever stared at a blank journal page and wondered what to write about? Or do you hear people talk about how great journaling is, but know it doesn't work for you - because you tried and it didn't? Journaling Prompts could be your answer!   Listen to today's episode to hear ✍️ My strategies and beliefs around using journaling prompts ✍️ 10 places to find or ways to use prompts in your writing ✍️ How you can get a weekly gentle journaling reminder   And so much more!   Here are the links mentioned in this episode   Weekly Journal Prompts & Check In: https://bexb.org/weekly/  List of 10: https://bexb.org/listof10/  My Journaling Journey (S1 Bonus): https://bexb.org/s1bonus/  Monthly Interview: https://bexb.org/bye2020/  Birthday Lists: https://bexb.org/birthday/  Daily Journal Prompts Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/journalingfriendship  From the midroll “commercial:” https://bexb.org/dogs/

Have you been to the dentist lately?  Did you have a great connection with your dental hygienist? Either way - you've got to meet Hope Loyd and listen to today's episode to hear our fun conversation.  Hope is the host of the Gums and Gossip podcast (and I joined her as a guest earlier this year).  Throughout our conversation, you'll learn:  

Meet Suki Jeffreys of Courage Rises Listen to today's episode to hear:

Today I'm sharing the top 3 Reminders I got from painting 30 Dogs in 30 Days. 

“Bite-sized Enlightenment for All Ages” Meet Amy Masinelli And learn about bite-size enlightenment Have you ever thought of writing a book? What steps have you taken towards that idea? My friend and published author, Amy Masinelli, got an idea for a children's book one morning in a moment of stillness, then she took baby steps to bring that idea into reality.  Listen to our interview to learn: 

I'm so excited to welcome my friend and colleague Zayne Khan to the Release your Resistance podcast.  On one of our phone calls, we talked about journaling - little did he know his life was about to change! In today's episode, we get to hear:

I'm so excited to introduce you to Melissa Snow on the Release your Resistance podcast today. She has helped hundreds of women stop attracting the same man in a different body so they can finally have the love they want and deserve.  She is a ​​Certified Love and Life Coach who has devoted her life to helping smart, successful women finally have the love they want and deserve!" Listen in to our conversation to hear:

​​Do you love Social Media? I do love social media and I'll tell you why. Listen to today's episode to hear: The benefits I get from using social media every day A few specific ideas I learned through scrolling The downsides of Social Media Some actionable things you can do to despite the downsides Read the notes and get all the links at http://bexb.org/lovesocial  Connect with me on social media: The Journaling and Friendship group gives you a new journal prompt every morning, plus we get together both in person and on zoom to journal and to make friends. https://www.facebook.com/groups/journalingfriendship  Business Brainstorming and Tech Tips My newest group, Business Brainstorming and Tech Tips, gives you a weekly tech tip, plus a community with encouragement and support. It's a place to ask questions and share resources. So far this month, we have had 1 office hours session where people have dropped in for a business brainstorming session or a quick tech question. https://www.facebook.com/groups/brainstormingtechtips  Instagram Experiment If you want to follow along on an Instagram experiment I'm doing right now, you can find me @bexbeltran_org and see what happens when someone starts a brand new IG account from zero and spends 30 minutes a day for 30 days engaging and interacting from the new account. How much do you think it will grow in one month's time? https://www.instagram.com/bexbeltran_org/  Do you have an idea for a journal you would love to create for yourself? Are you curious if you could put your creativity to work for you and start your own shop?  Join me for a Behind the Scenes Tour coming up on Feb 16th, 2022 - http://bexb.org/btstour/ 

Welcome to Season 3! I have so much to share with you in this episode!  It's the first episode of Season 3 of the Release Your Resistance Podcast - and it's different! I've started a new Business Brainstorming and Tech Tips Facebook Group - Join Me! I'm in the middle of an Instagram Experiment - Follow Me! Let's Connect. We have so many ways to connect - Let's Meet! All Access Behind the Scenes Tour of my Notebook Process and Shop - Reserve your Spot

Today is the Season Finale for Release your Resistance Season 2.  Tune in to here:

Michell Brown created the Dynamic Mobility System for busy people, who want to experience more freedom in their body and life. Listen in to our fun conversation to hear:

It's time to CELEBRATE!

Happy Thanksgiving! For this week's Release your Resistance episode, I've gathered a few of my favorite coaches together and we recorded our book club for You to listen to.  In today's episode you will: 

I'm so excited to introduce you to Brenda Kolasa. She is a business success coach who specializes in creative thinking solutions. Listen to our conversation to learn: ⭐️ What is Kaizen and how can it help with overwhelm ⭐️ How to approach procrastination during busy times ⭐️ The 3 things our brains resist ⭐️ How to use 3 small things to be playful and cooperative ⭐️ Why we should pre-practice potentially anxiety-filled situations And so much more! Get the links to everything we mention and check out Brenda's free 12 days of Business Building Gifts at http://bexb.org/brenda   

Meet Dr. Jinan Banna, a Registered Dietitian and Associate Professor in the nutrition field at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.   Listen to our conversation to hear:

What are your favorite gifts? What kind of gifts do you love to give? What's your stance on regifting? Today I'm sharing how thinking of gifts to help you feel grateful. I also have a whole list of examples and suggestions of products and services you may like to give and receive  (and maybe even regive?!?!) Listen to hear:  

Do you ever re-listen to podcast episodes? I have some suggestions for you! Since we don't all have photographic or eidetic memories, today I am recommending some podcast episodes to re-listen to when you are feeling great, when life is ok and when things are terrible. 

Are there certain phrases or expressions you repeat to yourself? Are you using those phrases intentionally or by default? Do you have a mantra? Or more than one? I have noticed myself using some new mantras this year and wanted to share them with you.  Listen to today's episode to hear an explanation of: ✨ Live your Live ✨ Set for Life ✨ So Many Options ✨ Give What You Want More Of Plus, hear how and when I use them and what these mantras do for me.  What's your current favorite mantra?Read more at http://bexb.org/moremantras

What topic do you love talking about with other people? Do you ever wish you had other people to talk to about your favorite topics or things that you find interesting?    Today's Release Your Resistance episode (with Bex Beltran) might be just what you need!  It's about how you can start a Podclub.   

This week I'm sharing 10 of my favorite tech tips and tricks. These save me time and make my life easier.  Listen to the list to hear if you use the same tools or if there's a new one you can try out.  Hear all about: 

Which type of journaler are you? What kind of support do you want in your journaling (or non-journaling) practice. Today I'm sharing my theories about the different types of journalers we can be organized into.  Listen

How do you release resistance when you feel stuck? What does resistance feel like for you? Is it possible to get unstuck when you even feel resistant to noticing your own resistance? Today on the podcast I share 3 techniques you can use to release resistance when you notice you're feeling stuck. Listen

What do you really want? Do you know what you really want and why? How is what you're thinking getting you your results? In today's episode I share specific examples of how to check your thoughts against your results. Listen to find out how to

Today I'm sharing 3 suggestions about how to get awareness around your thinking.  Even without making any decisions, or changing your mind or taking action, awareness can help create a sense of relief about what you're feeling stuck about.  Listen to the episode to hear 

Have you ever felt stuck? Or are you feeling stuck now? In the month of September I want to review some tools you can use to get unstuck.  Listen to the episode to hear

I'm so excited to introduce you to my friend and networking mentor, Karen.  Karen Joseph has multiple groups and businesses - plus a very meaningful new business starting soon.  Listen to a lovely conversational interview to get to know Karen and hear all the interesting things she does:  ❤️ What is a “fun-loving connector?” ❤️ Why you might be afraid to meet new people and what to do  ❤️ How her kindness group grew and bloomed even after she thought she might move on ❤️  The new thing Karen is creating for herself - which is both exciting and emotional ❤️ The amazing thing Karen did with her Mom before she passed ❤️ How you can celebrate the 12-year anniversary of S-E-V-E-N with Karen ❤️ How, when and where you can participate in a Tea Story session with Karen Listen

You've heard Sheridan in previous episodes discussing astrology and the specific topic of how to make it through mercury in retrograde.  Sheridan's had some major life transformations in the past 5 years and we go into detail about how she describes the changes. Listen to our conversation to review the past 5 years and hear ✨ The #1 thing she has noticed throughout her transformation ✨ What was her burning desire in 2016 ✨ What Sheridan has already figured out that I wish I knew at her age ✨ Why this cycle has seemed like a bell curve for her ✨ How she transitioned from having a burning desire to do something with her life to becoming a real estate investor ✨ The lessons she learned from her struggles in 2019 and 2020 ✨ A new business venture that Sheridan and I could start to do something with recycle-able glass See Sheridan's contact information, get links to the previous episodes with her and leave her a comment in the shownotes at http://bexb.org/sheridan/

I'd love to introduce you to my friend Valerie.  Valerie Clark is an Arizona real estate agent and property manager who has seen some major transformations in her life in the past 5 years. Some were planned and hoped for - some were unexpected.  Listen to our conversation to time travel with us and hear ✨ Why she was initially hesitant to join me on the podcast ✨ Her coping skill for a challenging living situation and how that new skill continues to help her today ✨ How her career changed at the end of 2018  - even though it hadn't seemed possible before ✨ What amazingly interesting podcast she should probably start (she would have so many stories to tell!)  ✨ The magical surprise that happened in 2021 - which might seem life changing, but hasn't changed much in reality ✨ Valerie's prediction for herself (and technology) in the future See Valerie's contact information and leave her a comment in the show notes at http://bexb.org/valerie