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In this episode, we discuss the word evolve with Tokiko Sawada. Chef Toki Sawada and her husband and business partner chef Craig Takehara own Binchoyaki Izakaya Dining, which features Japanese comfort food. Chef Toki is one of a small number of successful women in Sacramento's popular farm-to-fork restaurant scene and was one of the all-female chefs in the 2019 Tower Bridge Dinner. She has 20 years of experience in the food and service industries, has studied at le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, and has worked as a Sous Chef and Pastry Chef in many kitchens throughout California. Toki is a mom to three young boys and is a part of women in agriculture.Topics include why evolving is necessary, evolving as individual and as an organization or culture, tools for evolving, and obstacles in evolving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss abundance with Virginia Elder. Virginia focuses on creating a life of peace and financial freedom. She is passionate about empowering women financially, sharing content to help lift the taboo around money, providing resources, and helping people share their messages about wellness, money management, and personal growth. Virginia is a soccer mom, an animal rescuer, a nature lover and lives inTexas. Topics include mindset and abundance, financial abundance, tips and tools to expand financial literacy, and financial literacy in society. Further Resources: The Millionaire Next DoorHello Seven Smart Money Mamas Mindful Millionaire Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between empathy and mental health with Lisa Qvistgaard.Topics include empathy vs. sympathy, teaching feelings, the Crisis Text Line, and society and mental health. Further resources: The Crisis Text Line 741741https://www.crisistextline.org/ TRAINED: Speak Your Truth To Spark Changehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/demar-derozan-speak-your-truth-to-spark-change/id1414073313?i=1000555087361 Nike and Crisis Text Hotlinehttps://www.wellandgood.com/nike-crisis-text-line-partnership/amp/ 211.orghttps://www.211.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the significance of rest, with Marcela Iglesias. Topics include the importance and purpose of rest, types of rest, the culture plays into rest, and yoga. After experiencing traumatic personal losses and burnout in high-stress careers, Marcela found compassionate relief to suffering through the life-changing practices she now teaches. She is passionate about sharing simple, accessible tools that improve our sense of connection and quality of life.Specifically: • Yoga Nidra for deep, restorative rest • Daily mindfulness practices • Body awareness techniques including somatic release practices to relieve tension and lessen pain • Improving emotional resources • Guided meditations for sleepFurther Resources:Daring to Rest Daringtorest.comHealing Night drnaiman.com/store/books-cds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss flourishing with certified nutritionist and a health and wellness coach, Jan Goldberg. Topics include how to gauge if you are flourishing, why flourishing is important, how to flourish and how to help others. Further resources: Seligman's PERMA+ Model Explained: A Theory of Wellbeinghttps://positivepsychology.com/perma-model/VIA Test https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/RegisterThe Other Side of Languishing Is Flourishing. Here's How to Get There.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/04/well/mind/flourishing-languishing.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of resilience with spiritual health coach, Riva Jean-Paul. Topics include strategies to resilience, the dangers of too much resilience, and resilience and identity. Further resources:The Dark Side of Resiliencehttps://hbr.org/2017/08/the-dark-side-of-resilienceTo Build Your Resilience Ask Yourself Two Simple Questionshttps://hbr.org/2017/06/to-build-your-resilience-ask-yourself-two-simple-questionsResilience is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endurehttps://hbr.org/2016/06/resilience-is-about-how-you-recharge-not-how-you-endure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of imagination with art therapist, Donna Soldano.Topics include imagination and leadership, art therapy in trauma, expression and communication through art, and activities to cultivate imagination.Further resources: A Kids Book About Imagination https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-imagination10 Ways to Boost Your Imagination and Achieve Big Thingshttps://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-ignite-your-imagination-and-accomplish-big-things.htmlHow to Expand Your Imagination in 8 Dayshttps://www.tedxmilehigh.com/how-expand-imagination/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of balance with singer and composer, Vatrena King.Topics include balancing multiple priorities, finding balance, warning signs of being off balance, balancing time in a busy culture, and balance and children. Further Resources: The Best Way to Find Balance in Your Lifehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adaptive-mind/201809/the-best-way-find-balance-in-your-lifeHow to Create a Balanced Life: 9 Ways to Feel Calm and Groundedhttps://tinybuddha.com/blog/9-tips-to-create-a-balanced-life/How to Create a Balanced Life: 9 Ways to Feel Calm and Groundedhttps://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-simple-ways-to-find-balance-and-get-your-life-back.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of boundaries with life coach, Michele Tevis. Topics include types of boundaries, boundaries in a pandemic, avoiding burnout, tools for creating healthier boundaries and work boundaries. If you want to learn more about coaching or help with developing healthy boundaries book a 30 minute complementary session at https://calendly.com/michele-148life-coach/get-to-know-me.Further Resources:Setting Boundaries Efficientlyhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happy-healthy-relationships/202106/setting-boundaries-efficientlyThe Importance Of Setting Healthy Boundarieshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/07/01/the-importance-of-setting-healthy-boundaries/?sh=2e8d2a9356e4Boundaries Worksheethttps://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/boundaries-psychoeducation-printout.pdfHow to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheetshttps://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/#why-healthy-boundaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how having perspective.Topics include changing perspectives, reflections on the past year, and learning from challenges.For more resources: Keeping Perspective https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-face-adversity/201601/keeping-perspective15 Secrets to Having the Best Perspective on Life:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/15-secrets-to-having-the-best-perspective-on-life_b_5145579End of year reflection: The importance of looking backhttps://medium.com/zeux/end-of-year-reflection-the-importance-of-looking-back-749794a34cc9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we explore joy in our life. Topics include building joy, suffering and joy, and positive psychology.The Book of Joy Dalai Lama [Tenzin Gyatso] and Desmond Tutu. 2016. The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. With Douglas Abrams. New York: Avery.How to Find Joy in Your Everyday Life (Even When Life Feels Awful)https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/g33002023/how-to-find-joy/ 3 Roads to Joy: 5 Questions to Start the Journey Nowhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-questions-to-start-your-journey-now-to-joy_b_5870140 Where Joy Hides and How to Find Ithttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_u2WFTfbcg&t=16sSelf Care Wheel https://olgaphoenix.com/self-care-wheel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the impact of choosing forgiveness can have on your life. Topics include creating inner peace, releasing toxicity, learning from your experiences, boundaries, empathy, accountability, intentionality, and practicing moving forward. Further Resources:4 steps to forgivenesshttps://medium.com/thrive-global/4-steps-to-forgiveness-c3ef8ebd071a Forgiveness can improve your mental and physical healthhttps://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/01/ce-corner Reach forgiveness of othershttp://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/reach-forgiveness-of-others The Art and Science of Forgivenesshttps://internationalforgiveness.wordpress.com/category/blog/what-forgiveness-is-blog/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak about regret. Topics include shame, getting unstuck, reflection, learning from your mistakes, redirecting your energy, taking opportunities presented in life, growth.Further ResourcesIf you're haunted by regret, ask yourself these 3 questionshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/202001/if-youre-haunted-regret-ask-yourself-these-3-questionsHow to Let Go of Your Regretshttps://markmanson.net/regretWhat Are Your Regrets? Most People Regret Not Becoming 'Ideal Self,' Study Findshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/05/30/what-are-your-regrets-most-people-regret-not-becoming-ideal-self-study-finds/?sh=288dc7b24925 Should we really aim to live our lives with no regrets?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201205/the-psychology-regretWhy it is good to feel regrethttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/53rh7sYP8rRLWqSXXx6Tkkd/why-it-is-good-to-feel-regret Go Ahead, Have Regretshttps://hbr.org/2009/04/go-ahead-have-regretshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/202001/if-youre-haunted-regret-ask-yourself-these-3-questionshttps://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_don_t_regret_regret?language=enThe Science of Regret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCV3Oe1fYw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss conflict and the role it plays in self-leadership, self-care, and self-love.Resources for more informationThe Gift of Conflicthttps://www.ted.com/talks/amy_e_gallo_the_gift_of_conflictHow People With Different Conflict Styles Can Work Togetherhttps://hbr.org/2017/07/how-people-with-different-conflict-styles-can-work-togetherGiving Feedback When You're Conflict Aversehttps://hbr.org/2015/08/giving-feedback-when-youre-conflict-averseWhen Faced with Conflict, Try an Introspective Approachhttps://hbr.org/2017/11/when-faced-with-conflict-try-an-introspective-approach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore how creativity is central to living your best life.Topics include how to find your creative juice, what is creativity, how to tap into your own creativity, the importance of having accountability partners, and how to make space for creativity in your life.Further ResourcesHow to be creativehttps://www.nytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-be-creativeThe Artist Wayhttps://extraordinaryroutines.com/musings/the-artists-way-complete-guideHow creativity actually improves youhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/07/25/heres-how-creativity-actually-improves-your-health/?sh=7600a89313a6Creativity and personal development https://exploringyourmind.com/creativity-and-personal-development/Self Care Wheel https://olgaphoenix.com/self-care-wheel/Stress and Pressure Performance Curve https://wellingtonlifecoaching.co.nz/performancepressure-curve/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore our past year in order to learn about ourselves and define our goals for today.Topics include pursuing undeveloped talents, goal-setting, creating space for yourself, moving ideas forward, purposeful living, active faith, and adventure. Further ResourcesHappiness Tips From the Dalai Lamahttps://daringtolivefully.com/dalai-lama-happiness-tips Five simple practices for daily life https://www.mindful.org/take-a-mindful-moment-5-simple-practices-for-daily-life/ 16 signs that you are living purposefullyhttps://www.liveyourtruestory.com/16-signs-that-you-are-living-purposefully/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we seek clarity for our vision for this upcoming year.Topics include living your best life, clarity on what makes you happy, disrupting cultures, role modeling, self-care, control versus letting go, active faith. Further ResourcesWant Clarity in Life?https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglazer/2019/06/12/want-clarity-in-life-start-with-these-three-questions/?sh=45b5622834e3Control vs Letting Gohttps://www.exploringdeeper.com/control-vs-letting-go/How to Believe in Yourselfhttps://soulsalt.com/how-to-believe-in-yourself/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at being purposeful in our intentions to create our best new year.Topics include self-doubt and having faith in the unknown, life patterning, being kind to yourself, getting out of a rut, and changing your behaviors. Further ResourcesThe Power of Leverage https://www.tonyrobbins.com/resources/pdfs/The-Power-of-Leverage.pdfIntro to Intentional Living https://www.simplyfiercely.com/an-intro-to-intentional-living/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss launching into the year 2021. How can you create your best life in the new year? Topics include creating a theme for your year, declaring what you will accomplish this year, setting goals, learning our boundaries, and taking action. Further ResourcesOne little wordhttps://aliedwards.com/one-little-word-2021How to Start a New Life Without Sacrificing Everything You Havehttps://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-disappear-completely-and-start-new-life.htmlWays to move forward https://www.thelawofattraction.com/6-ways-move-forward-life/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we reflect on 2020. Reflections are thoughts, ideas, or opinions resulting from meditation, and we want to share our thought process as we prepare to launch into the new year. Topics include the importance of thinking things through, making conscious decisions, learning our boundaries, learning from difficult situations, and taking action. On clutter and the mind https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201705/5-reasons-why-clutter-disrupts-mental-healthWhat having a growth mindset meanshttps://hbr.org/2016/01/what-having-a-growth-mindset-actually-meansPositive thinkinghttps://positivepsychology.com/positive-self-talk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, we explore the importance of sharing your truth to self-leadership, self-love, and self-care. Topics include trying on a practice of truth, leaning into the uncomfortable, being present, understanding different realities, how to honor physical and psychological safety. Further ResourcesThe Importance of Speaking The Truthhttps://www.everyday-mindfulness.org/the-importance-of-speaking-the-truth/ 5 Reflections on Speaking Your Truthhttps://sixtyandme.com/5-reflections-on-speaking-your-truth/ Practicing Truthfulness: Exercises in Mindful Livinghttps://www.lynnrossy.com/practicing-truthfulness-exercises-in-mindful-living/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.