Surviving the Arena

Thank you for joining me for SEASON 3 of Surviving the Arena! As usual, it has been an honour to be able to be on this platform and have a safe space to share what is going on in my life and the lessons it has been teaching me. Thank you Warriors for giving me that gift! I am not sure when Season 4 will begin, but I promise I will be back in due time. Make sure to follow the podcast on all social media to stay updated on episode uploads. Thank you for joining me for another season Warriors and I will see you all again in the arena soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

To my fellow serial apologizers, this week in the arena, I'm talking directly to you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am talking about ACCOUNTABILITY. Tune in as I share with you Warriors the tough lessons accountability has taught me and about the rewards that have come from learning how to hold myself accountable. Accountability is the key to peace of mind, so listen in as I tell you why I believe this to be true. Link to YouTube Channel "Observe" https://www.youtube.com/c/ObserveWithLogan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am playing catch up and talking about SETBACKS. I have had a month of unexpected obstacles and really felt like I had taken a hundred steps backwards with regard to my mental health progress. But then I remembered some important lessons that life has taught me about setbacks. Tune in to hear all about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena, join me as I talk about "Me Time" and why I believe it is crucial for our growth and healing to include time spent on our own in our weekly and monthly schedules. Tune in to hear about some of the ways I spend time with myself and some of the lessons I have learned about myself during those times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena, I am getting ready to celebrate my 28th birthday and talking about mindset! You mindset determines your reality, I strongly believe that. Tune in to hear about why and how I manage my mindset to make sure I always recognize and celebrate the blessing that life is! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am talking all about SUPPORT and what it really is. I think we all have moments in life where we want to do something but are lacking the support for it. In these moments, it may seem like the people we love and trust are not looking out for us. We may have the desire to cut them out of our lives. But is this the right move? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week, I am joined in the arena by Canadian bobsleigh pilot Cynthia Appiah to talk all about discipline and dealing with adversity from the perspective of a professional athlete and Olympian! In this episode she shares some of her personal experience with adversity and provides A LOT of advice and inspiration to get us all motivated to go after our goals and keep believing in our dreams! Cynthia's Contact Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecynapps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecynapps TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyndiesel?lang=en Article: https://olympic.ca/2021/01/08/cynthia-appiah-a-desire-to-be-not-just-the-best-but-also-the-best-representation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am talking with you Warriors about my least favourite word in the English language, "CAN'T". Hearing that word upsets me and I want to talk to you about why that is. When we say, "I can't", I believe we actually mean one of two things. Tune in to hear what I think we are really trying to say! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am sharing with you Warriors about a new journey I am on. On this journey I have been confronted with a lot of doubts, doubts which brought forward a lesson I learned a long time ago but have failed to put into practice lately. Tune in to hear about how I stay focused on all that I am instead of allowing all that I am not to hold me back from living this beautiful life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

Welcome to Season 3 of the Surviving the Arena podcast! I am back, back again in the arena sharing more life lessons with all of you Warriors! This season, you can expect to hear about more growth, more life lessons and experiences, and more blessings. Tune in, EVERY FRIDAY for a new episode of Surviving the Arena! Thank you again Warriors, for joining me for another season, and for being there with me as we all learn how to THRIVE in this arena called LIFE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

THANK YOU WARRIORS! We made it to the end of SEASON 2 and I couldn't be here without all of the support and love I have received from all of you. I'm taking this time to put all the lessons I have acquired this season into practice. During the break, make sure to catch up on any episodes you have missed and stay tuned for SEASON 3! I will be returning to the arena on July 1st, so save the date and join me then! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week's class is all about RELATIONSHIPS! We're doing things a little bit different for the final class of this season. I asked you Warriors for your questions about relationships and in this episode I give you my insight and experience, in the hopes that it helps you to navigate your relationships (romantic or otherwise)! Tune in and remember to let me know what you thought of this segment and if you would like it to return in Season 3! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am talking all about the silent killer: comparison. Comparison truly is the killer of joy and we all know this. Yet, we all still give into it. It's one of those inevitable feelings we all experience, but if we don't learn how to manage it, how to prevent it from making us doubt ourselves, it can have some lasting effects. This week I am sharing some tips and advice on how I manage the feeling of comparison, allowing me to stay focused on what really matters; me, my happiness, and my success! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am talking about worry! We all do it. We spend so much of our time and mental energy worrying about those things in life we just cannot control. This week I am sharing with you what happens when we worry, and giving you Warriors an exercise to try along with me, so that we can all get our heads out of the future we cannot control, and into the present that we should be enjoying! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week's class is all about PERSONAL FINANCES! Join me in the arena classroom as I sit down with financial confidant, Val as we talk about all things personal finance. Val offers her insight on good financial habits, things to consider when making big purchases, and addresses some of the most common mistakes made when it comes to finances. Get a pen and paper and tune in! Val's Contact Info: Website: https://valeriaalvia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriaalvia/ Helpful Resources: Rule of 72: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/ruleof72.asp Debt Ratio: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/debtratio.asp Mint Budgeting App: https://mint.intuit.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena, I am talking about fear. It's been a year since all of our lives were changed by the pandemic and with the continued uncertainty comes fear. Fear can be a bad thing, it can hold us back from living our lives, from making connections, and having genuine experiences. But fear can also be a good thing. Fear is a friend, a teacher, a reminder, that we are stronger than we know. So, tune in to hear about how I view fear and why I trust it to remain my friend in life, keeping me safe but not keeping me from truly enjoying my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena we are talking all about forgiveness and setting boundaries, two crucial skills you will need on your healing and personal development journeys! They are tough to do, but so worth the effort! Tune in to hear some of my boundaries and why I believe that these two skills are so important. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week's class is all about PATHS TO SUCCESS. I am joined by one of my closest friends, Kyle Larkin, and we are talking about the different options you have in life and the importance of taking time to make decisions. We are often ushered down one path while we are in school and are greatly affected by the pressure of time. This week, Kyle and I are talking about the importance of weighing all your options and taking time to know you before making a plan for the future. Kyle's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylelarkin88/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena, I am joined by author Jennifer Wright as we talk all about her new book! She shares with us what it means to live life in seasons and talks to us about her journey to become the amazing author and woman she is today! Jennifer's Contact Information: Book: https://www.amazon.ca/RedeemHer-Heart-stories-hide-behind/dp/1777173418/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=RedeemHer+Heart%3A+The+stories+we+hide+behind&qid=1607572693&sr=8-1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeemher.heart/ https://www.instagram.com/jenwright_voice/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am talking about discipline and habits! Discipline is very important to me and a true key to success. Successful people do consistently, what others do occasionally. In this episode I will talk about why discipline and forming good habits is important to me. I discuss the lessons I have learned from making bad choices and what "good" and "bad choices really are. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I share with you one of the hardest and most unfair lessons that you learn as you get older: YOUR PARENTS ARE HUMAN TOO. It has been a hard one for me and I talk about that with you as I share what I have learned from each of my parents and how their individual styles of parenting have affected me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week's class is all about PHYSICAL HEALTH. I sit down and have a fun chat with my trainer and good friend Clinton, and my best friend and workout partner Shante. In this class, we talk about physical health done right, the importance of putting health first, and provide some professional tips on things like supplements and creating the exercise routine that works for you! Clinton's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clin.fit.r3/ Shante's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imborediguess/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week in the arena I am joined by author, Hannah Stinson, as we talk about her new book, Entering the Divine One Breath at a Time, and share some intimate stories, and talk about how you can become an active participant in your healing journey. Hannah's Contact Information: Website: https://www.healingwithhannah.ca/ Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Entering-Divine-One-Breath-Time/dp/1777439701/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PAQV083HNFW8&dchild=1&keywords=entering+the+divine+one+breath+at+a+time&qid=1606850506&sprefix=entering+the+d%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1 Healing through the Holidays: Self-Paced Seasonal Guide: https://www.healingwithhannah.ca/holiday-healing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing.with.hannah/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingwithyogihan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I am talking about mindfulness and the importance of practicing mindfulness. It is something that takes a lot of practice but the more you do it, the better you get at it. Mindfulness has taught me how to identify my needs, it has taught me how to understand and manage emotions without judgement. That is why I am sharing this with you Warriors! Mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help you thrive in the arena! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

*CONTENT WARNING - The arena classroom provides an open and safe space for the exchange of ideas. This episode includes content that some listeners may find triggering. Please be forewarned that my guest and I discuss sexual assault, suicide, depression, and anxiety, as well as other related topics. If you believe that this episode may be triggering for you, I ask that you please skip over it.* This week's class is all about MENTAL HEALTH. I am joined by my dear friend, Ash Larkin, and through the sharing of personal experiences and life lessons, we talk with you about the misconceptions of mental health and how we have chosen to take care of ours. Helpful Links (CANADIAN Mental Health Resources): CAMH "Mental Health in Canada: Covid-19 and Beyond" July 2020 Report - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/pdfs---public-policy-submissions/covid-and-mh-policy-paper-pdf.pdf Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada) - https://www.camh.ca/ Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health - https://www.cymh.ca/en/index.aspx Teen Mental Health - https://teenmentalhealth.org/ Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the pandemic - https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19 Ash's Contact Information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewforyourself/ Online Shop (Our Conscious Closet): https://ourconsciouscloset.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I have been thinking about the idea of "failure". What is failure? Is it real? Or is it just the idea of stumbling, of making mistakes, of rejection, that holds us back from trying to achieve our dreams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I share with you a memo that I left myself, an important message we all need and one that I want to make sure comes through every single episode of this podcast! Make sure to check out the episode art while listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week's class is all about STRESS MANAGEMENT. Being able to manage stress is a key skill for success! We will talk about the difference between good and bad stress and how to create a balance of both in our lives. This is the first installment of "Things I Wish I Learned in School" and while every following episode will have a guest, this one I felt was important for me to do by myself. See you in the arena classroom! Helpful Resources: This article provides some very useful tips and techniques for managing stress - https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm This is a stress relief meditation by The Honest Guys that you can follow/listen to - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o94tvFUttco This is an article about the 4 A's for stress relief - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044476 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

Welcome everyone to Season 2 of the Surviving the Arena podcast! I am elated to be back here, recording again! Our community has grown since the first season and I am excited to see it expand even more! This season, I have a lot in store for you. We have a new look, a new segment, and a new schedule! STA episodes will be published weekly, EVERY FRIDAY, with bonus episodes posted TWICE A MONTH on Wednesdays! Thank you for joining me for another season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

We made it! We made it to the end of Season 1 of the Surviving the Arena Podcast! I am immensely grateful to all of you for joining me on the first leg of this journey and I cannot wait to bring you more and better content in the next season! This is not goodbye, it is SEE YOU SOON! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

In this episode, I share with you the most important lesson that I have learned on my self-improvement journey: my happiness depends on me and on what I choose to give my attention to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

In this episode, I am joined by my younger brother Clay! We sat down and had an amazing conversation about self-improvement and the important lessons that we have learned along our journeys. This episode is very special to me because there was a time in our lives when my brother and I would not be able to speak to one another like this. I am incredibly proud of the both of us and grateful for our bond. I truly hope you enjoy this episode and can relate to the things that we share with all of you. Thank you again, to my brother, for joining me and being the greatest little brother that anyone could have ever asked for! Clay's Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clay.jpg/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week, I am asking you to keep an open mind! The topic of belief systems can get very divisive, so please, go with me on this and I promise you will get something positive out of this! This week I am talking about how our belief systems can contribute to and help our success. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I am joined with the Award-Winning Author, Intuitive Life Coach, and Reiki Master, Cassandra Rosa! We talk about all things clarity, her new book, and provide you with tips and tricks on how to make your dreams a reality! You don't want to miss this one! Cassandra's Contact Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandrarosaa/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/achieveyourdreamswithcassandrarosa Website: https://cassandrarosa.com/ Link for the Now What book (Canada): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GBHCH82 Link for the Now What book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GBHCH82?fbclid=IwAR3s9pdsAzWpCxer3E_IAIrhp_ECvxu_XC9PuOjnDZxOe71kkiH0mKdE0Q4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I am talking all about discovering our talents and skills and sharing with you, my personal process for doing so! It requires a shift in mindset so it may not be a particularly easy process but it is an enlightening and highly motivating one! Make sure you have a pen and paper handy, and tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

We've got an information packed episode this week! Today I'm talking all about goals, how to set them and prioritize them, and why they are important. I share with you some of my personal goals and how I plan to achieve them to give you an idea of how to put goal-setting systems into action. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

Let's talk about COVID! No, not really, but I do talk about how this difficult time has been impacting our lives and what we need to start doing in order to turn this negative into a positive! It is time to create a new normal, a better normal! We need to come out of this experience better than ever! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week I am talking about the importance of healing and how to begin the healing process. Healing does not mean acting like things didn't happen, it simply means we learn to move on from trauma and stop letting it stand in the way of our futures! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

This week, I tell you about where I was when I realized that I needed to make a change in my life and how I started to make the changes that were necessary for me to become the best version of myself, and set me on the path to success!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message

Welcome to the Surviving the Arena podcast! I am excited to launch this pilot episode and start this journey of self-improvement and healing with all of you listening. This episode gives you a brief introduction to me, your host Christabel, and an explanation of why I have decided to start this podcast. Please enjoy and stay tuned for tips and advice on how to overcome your past and create the future you have always wanted! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingthearena/message