The Heart AF Podcast

In this week's episode, join me as we take a look at Disney Pixar's movie Elemental and uncover one of the profound life lessons it has to offer. Watching this enchanting animation, I was able unravel the damaging truths about the relentless pursuit of people-pleasing. I explore how we often poison our own lives by suppressing our dreams and needs in the name of making others happy. It's time to realize that we are perfectly created just the way we are, and conformity is not the path to true happiness. By sacrificing our authenticity, we inadvertently lower our vibrational frequency, preventing us from reaching our fullest potential. Through this movie and my own growth I challenge the notion that muting ourselves for the benefit of others is a noble endeavor. Instead, I offer encouragement for you to break free from these self-imposed cages and step into the light of your highest possible self. I don't want to see people-pleasing hold you back any longer. It's time to reclaim your power, embrace your uniqueness, and live life to its fullest. Tune in to this episode and set yourself on a path to unlocking your true potential, and break FREE. Get back to me with a comment, or DM and let me know if you watch this movie, and if this episode resonated with you in any way. Find me on Instagram or Facebook.   Sending you so much love ❤️ xo, Chelsea #Podcast #Authenticity #SelfDiscovery #EmbraceYourPotential #Elemental #UnlockYourPower #PeoplePleasing

In this emotionally poignant episode, we delve into a deeply personal journey of grief and self-discovery that ultimately leads to a profound shift in perspective. I had a heart-wrenching moment of grief about my dad that became the catalyst for a transformative realization about not only my relationship with him, but the other relationships in my life.  Let's go on a transformative journey of empathy and compassion, as we learn how a personal moment of grief can open the door to a brighter, more compassionate future in all of our relationships. #Compassion #Relationships #Empathy #GriefHealing #Transformation #Understanding #SelfGrowth

I get personal in this episode, sharing some of my own moments of self-discovery that have led me through the transformative power of letting our ego thoughts burn down. We tend to identify and value ourselves based on our relationships, our jobs, or our assets. But the truth is all these things can be lost or taken away from us. And when any of these things happen it can be quite the gut punch and leave us wondering who we really are without these pieces of ourselves. This is our ego at work. When these painful and humbling moments occur in our lives it is a wake up call to help us break away from the Ego so we transform our lives. Two of our investment properties in Maui were consumed by the recent unforgiving fires. But this tragedy also became a profound turning point, reminding me that our true value is not tied to our assets. Through heartfelt reflection, I share how the flames that devoured those properties also ignited a powerful realization – that material possessions can vanish in an instant, but our inner worth endures. Strength and wisdom are some of the positive effects that are beginning to emerge from the ashes. The experience of losing everything can lead to a newfound appreciation for what truly matters and how you, too, can embark on a path of self-renewal. Listen to this week's Heart AF episode, "From Ashes to Enlightenment: Lessons from the Maui Fires," and learn how to let go of the ego, redefine your sense of value, and rebuild your life with a renewed sense of purpose and compassion.   #EgoBurnDown #FromAshesToEnlightenment #ValueBeyondAssets #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #PodcastEpisode #LifeLessons #Renewal #MauiFires #InnerStrength #FocusOnWhatMatters #SelfDiscovery #Empathy #Unity #PodcastJourney

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Heart AF Podcast Episode 34- Let Them. In this episode, I discuss the profound practice of letting go of judgment, and instead, choosing to rise above negativity when faced with the words and actions of others. We live in a world filled with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of judgment. We often form opinions about others based on their actions, words, or even appearances, which can lead to negativity and a sense of moral superiority. But what if we took a different path? What if we learned to let go of our judgment and allow others to be themselves, recognizing that their actions and words are often a reflection of their own experiences and struggles? That we can change our perspective and realize, not everything is as it seems. We may not always have it right. In this episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth as we explore the powerful concept, "Let Them." Recognizing the impact of judgment on our mental and emotional well-being. I'll discuss some mindfulness techniques to become aware of judgmental thoughts and how we can reframe negative judgments into opportunities for growth and understanding.   #LetThem #EmpathyMatters #PodcastEpisode #LetGoOfJudgment #EmbraceEmpathy #selfgrowth #heartaf

Have you ever felt that you could be addicted to pain or drama in your life? Sometimes we get so used to dealing with painful moments in life we tend to get stuck in these negative loops of painful experiences. Our egos can become drawn to the negative feelings we feel, to those lower vibrational feelings of being a victim. There is a community with shared traumas and life experiences that we can bond over. Misery loves company and can reinforce these negative loop patterns in our lives. But we can rise above this. This week's Heart AF episode is all about how we can break these negative cycles our egos want to hold onto. And how we can rise above to create more joy and peace in our lives.   Let me know what you think and if any of this week's episode resonates with you   #selfgrowth #selflove #lawofattraction #healing #selfhealing #higherpower   You can find the book I mention in this episode here   Connect with me on Facebook or Instagram 

32. In this episode I talk about how going through life looking through the lens of fear heightens our insecurities and negatively affects our lives by increasing our personal suffering. BUT, we do have the power and ability to change our perspective, and in this episode I share some tips on how to get back to looking at life through the lens of love. When we go through those hard painful moments it can be very difficult to pull ourselves up and out. But there is hope! It's not always easy, but it can be done. You are not alone, and YOU CAN DO IT. Mentioned in this episode is my best friend  @steflaytonyoga  who has a great tool to help you scrub out those insecurities with her monthly newsletter that has new affirmations each month that you can print and use, you can sign up to get monthly affirmations in your inbox here: Monthly Affirmations I also mention this life changing book that you can should definitely check out here: A Return to Love It's one book I return to over and over again when I am going through a really hard time in my life, and highly recommend it! Find me on Facebook or Instagram and Let me know what you think about this episode! xo, Chelsea #selfgrowth #selflove #hardtimes #life

It happens to all of us, times in our life when a fierce storm comes out of nowhere and knocks us off our feet.  We can get swept away, struggling to keep our head above water to breathe.  It happened to me recently. And it was ROUGH. For awhile. These storms, as painful as they can be, do serve a purpose though. Let's talk about it in this comeback episode on the Heart AF Podcast.  I give you some brief insights and ah-ha's from my recent traumatic storm. And I plan to keep sharing as I navigate all of the rebuilding I am doing from the damage and destruction the storm left in its wake.  I provide some awesome questions to ask yourself for your own self reflection taken from a fabulous career coach who spoke at a retreat I went to a few weeks back. You can find her here: Career Benders Come say Hi to me on Facebook or Instagram  Sending you all Love! ❤️

Attitude is literally everything. Our attitude creates our experience and our thoughts create our reality. In this week's Heart AF episode I dive into the importance of our energetic frequencies and what it means to be high vibe. And why it's important we want to work at raising our frequencies to be more ‘high vibe.' This month me and my friend Stef Layton have put together an April Challenge we are calling #AprilActivation encouraging you all to have fun and move your body at least once each day this April. As moving our bodies is one great way to activate higher frequencies and raise our vibes! See some examples of how we are having fun with this challenge! Fun Adult Activities! Join us in our #AprilActivation Challenge Starting April 1st!! Step One- Move Your Body in a way that brings you joy.

This week's Spring inspired episode is all about planting seeds of intention in order to watch yourself bloom into this new season.  This season is a time for renewal, to feel re-energized for what's possible for you. The increased warmth and sunshine provides the energy and hope to believe in ourselves in what's possible.  Believe in you, and affirm your mind with this Spring Mindset Affirmations PDF that you can download for yourself here.  Watch Stef's Spring Inspired Yin Yoga stretches for hamstring, glutes, and groin here. Find Stef Layton Yoga on instagram and YouTube  Let me know if you got your affirmations and which was you use them. Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram #springintentions #manifestation #lawofattraction #spiritualgrowth #spirituality #mindset #intention #thepowerofintention #knowyourworth #vibehigh #raiseyourvibe #selfworth #youarestrong #youaredivine #youareworthy #affirm #healingoldwounds  #healingjourney  #heartaf #theheartafpodcast #podcast 

I am still shocked at the unbelievable power our minds have in and over our lives.  Our minds can seriously change our reality and how we experience our external world.  I share with you some recent experiences in my own life where I literally changed my external experiences by changing my mindset. It changed the progress I was making in my weight loss journey, and it changed an important relationship in my life. This stuff is MAGIC y'all. Things to ask yourself from this episode- How are you seeing things? What are you telling yourself that might be keeping you stuck? Tell me what you thought of this episode and send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram   If you want to learn more about the coach I am using you can find her on Instagram here. She is amazing and has lots of good fitness tips, motivation, and inspiration!  xoxo,

Such a special heart filled episode with guest Erica Marie! ❤️ Erica Marie is an Uplifter, Speaker, and Success Coach. Her expertise in business & life success coaching, along with her passion for mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, has helped countless individuals achieve a more fulfilling, balanced, purposeful, and mindful life. You can find  this special lady on instagram here. In this episode Erica Marie shares a bit of her story and we discuss our shared philosophy on the power of LOVE and really dive into what LOVE really means. How the word and meaning has been altered and diluted and has lost some of it's true feeling with it's misuse and misunderstanding of what it means to truly love. Especially when it comes to loving oneself. Erica Marie is on a mission like me to help light up the world. She has a very special intuitive perspective and has a passion for speaking up and reaching out to all those who need to realize just how loved we truly are, to come to know what real love is, the unconditional love that is accessible and available from our source. And how all of us are fully deserving of that love no matter where we are at in our lives.  Even when we mess up, or let our ego take over that love is what brings us back to forgiveness and how we can move on and continue to rise up and live in an abundant and joyous life.  Let me know what you think of our talk here, because we have many topics we would love to do more episodes on.  Shoot me a DM on Facebook or Instagram or find me on the website at www.chelseavanbuskirk.com Tell me if you could feel the loving energy from listening to this episode, like I did when recording it! ❤️ #youareenough #allisone #onelove #divinelight #namaste #selflove #loveisallyouneed #godislove #allyouneedislove #selfgrowth #noapologies #knowyourworth #vibehigh #riseabove #raiseyourvibe #selfworth #youarestrong #youaredivine #youareworthy #affirm #rememberwhoyouare #rememberwhothefuckyouare #healingoldwounds #healingjourney #heartaf #theheartafpodcast #podcast #youarenotalone #youareloved #youareworthit #standtall #ownit 

We all experience moments of insecurity, feeling small, or not quite as good, maybe feeling we don't belong, or aren't good enough. This week's episode is about some recent experiences of mine where I have felt this way.  And what I recently learned that has shifted my perspective, and I hope it helps shift yours too.  I spoke about a beautiful image I had recently seen online, and I found it. It was actually a photograph of a sculpture that had been displayed at the Burning Man Festival in 2015 , This sculpture, created by Alexander Milov for Titled “Love,” is a moving piece of art that really illustrates the inner child within us all. Have a look here It's beautiful.  With all the competition and self doubt there in the world, I want you take a moment and realize your brilliance, accept and love yourself for who you are, and see that divine light within you, and how it is also in everyone else.  There is no competition here, not really. We are all ONE. DM me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you got or could relate to in this week's episode.

The things that often break us are the things that actually make us strong.  When we are in the midst of pain, heartbreak, or tough moments in life it can be so hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Nature is a good reminder that there are seasons and cycles to life, and that life itself continues. The sun continues to rise and shine EVERY SINGLE DAY! Without fail. Even if there are clouds overhead, or its raining or snowing, the sun is still there we just might not be able to see it. But it's there. That's what we have to remember. The sun, our light, our power, our divine connection to source is always there, always within us to call on, to tap into, to remember.  Don't lose hope. Hold on and remember it won't be like this for long. I am with you ❤️ You can find a picture of the moment I talked about of me 'rolling' with my dad at my wedding as we shared our father daughter dance together in his wheelchair here: Picture Post on Facebook Picture Post on Instagram   Send me a DM on FB or IG and let me know if this message resonated with you

Heart AF Episode 24!  Have you ever felt stuck or frozen in your progress because of a mistake you made? Got too emotional, didn't follow your plan like you wanted?  Self guilt can be a really nasty block for us. Preventing us from growing and moving forward to reach our goals. It prevents us from being open to manifesting and seeing miracles.  Guilt is a very heavy and low vibrational energy.  You have to pick yourself up and move forward.  And the first step to healing that block is FORGIVENESS. You have to forgive yourself and MOVE ON!  Quit looking back and keeping yourself stuck in the past. It's happened, it's done, it's time to bless it, forgive, and move forward towards the future.  To working your way up the vibrational scale to RISE UP and attract better.  No one is perfect. We are all completely LOVED and whole no matter what.  You are NOT alone Miracles are real.  You've got this. Rise Up. Keep Going.  #beyou #nothingtoprove #recognizeyourbrilliance #miraclesarereal #youvegotthis #keepgoing #forgiveness #forgiveyou #noapologies #knowyourworth #vibehigh #riseabove #raiseyourvibe #selfworth #youarestrong #youaredivine #youareworthy #affirm #rememberwhoyouare #rememberwhothefuckyouare #healingoldwounds #healingjourney #heartaf #theheartafpodcast #podcast #youarenotalone #youareloved #youareworthit #standtall #ownit  

HAF Episode 23 has take a step back and reflect where we are going with our life in the goals we have for ourselves. Are we in alignment with what really brings us joy?  I bring up the book the Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Which are: "I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me." "I wish I hadn't worked so hard." "I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings." "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends." "I wish that I had let myself be happier." I talk about using the Wheel of Life tool , which I highly recommend you check out to help you analyze the different parts of your life, and see more clearly where you may want to make shifts to bring you more joy and alignment in your life.  We also talk about that negative self talk and how we can get out of our flow when bumps in road show up or derail us, I mention HAF Episode 3 to reflect back on how damaging that Vecna voice inside us can be.  It's totally okay, if you have fallen or gotten off track or derailed. It's as simple as getting back up!  YOU GOT THIS!  Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram

This Episode is POWERFUL.  So many things came flowing out that are so important. I real gut check to see if we are really recognizing and acknowledging our true divinity, our true power to create.  How we can get sucked into feeling like we are never enough, always needing to improve and change ourselves to feel validated and worthy. Really sit with this message and tell me how it makes you feel? Are you like me always feeling the need to strive and accomplish things, never feeling you are doing enough? When are we going to start seeing ourselves for who we truly are?  Opening our eyes up to the love, beauty, worthiness, and wholeness we already are. Sending you all so much love! xo, Chelsea  How are you going to be more you in 2023? DM me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know!  #beyou #nothingtoprove #recognizeyourbrilliance #noapologies #knowyourworth #vibehigh #riseabove #raiseyourvibe #selfworth #youarestrong #youaredivine #youareworthy #affirm #rememberwhoyouare #rememberwhothefuckyouare #healingoldwounds #healingjourney #heartaf #theheartafpodcast #podcast #youarenotalone #youareloved #youareworthit #standtall #ownit

This years mantra is remembering the bad ass bitch within! When things get hard, we have to remember that bad bitch part that's still inside us, and tap into that power to pull ourselves up and keep moving forward. The first episode of the year is all about those new resolutions, goals and intentions for this new year. I see you out here working on yourself, and I am proud! Don't lose hope, keep fighting and remember your strength! 2023 is a 7 universal year, and 7 is a lucky number, this year it's time to remember our true divine nature. To reflect and come back to doing things that bring us joy in our lives. To let go of all the toxic people, relationships and things that no longer serve us or drain our time and energy.  In this episode a give you my secrets to the successes I have had in my life, as well as my personal struggles recently and what I am doing about it. I mention my manifesting episode which you can listen to and find here: MF'n Manifesting Episode 15 If you want to grab my manta playlist full of affirmation songs to shift your mindset and energy go here : Mantra Playlist Download Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram  and please tell me your intentions and goals you have for yourself this year, I want to know!❤️   #newyear #resolutions #intentions #manifesting #badassbitchvibes #youaredivine #youarepowerful #cocreator #manifestor #tapin #gogetter #goaldigger #seaons #hope #bethelight #showupforyou #consistency #knowyourworth #youareworthy #affirm #heartafpodcast #heartaf #rememberwhoyouare 

Sometimes people hurt you, and sometimes you never get an apology. Which can make you feel pretty small. But you are NOT small.  Just because someone doesn't recognize your brilliance, your worth, and your divinity, doesn't mean you have to start questioning those pieces of you. It's time to get your mind right and REMEMBER WHO THE F*CK YOU ARE (See Post) And come back to knowing your worth, your brilliance, and your divinity! In this week's episode I share my personal struggles with this exact scenario, how I ran into someone from my past that had hurt me, how it stirred up old insecurities and a longing to receive an apology that never came and how I flipped those negative energies around remembered who the F I am, and stood back up with my head held high.  Part of keeping your mind and self worth elevated is practicing those mantras ans affirmations so I want to share my mantra and affirmation music with you that I personally listen to daily to help elevate my mindset, keep my vibes high and remembering my worth.

Do you find yourself overextended and feeling more stressed this time of year? Full calendars, mile long to-do lists paired with never ending activities, events, and gatherings can really run us down.  It's really important to be aware of how we are choosing to spend our energy and be more discerning with our time and energy.  This episode explores the ways we can take back our power and responsibility to keeping our peace and protecting our energy so we can shift back into enjoying this season spending time with those we love and enjoy.  Check out this YouTube Video here. for a special energy protection technique with affirmations to help you keep your Peace.  Let me know what you took from week's episode and what things you may try yourself to protect your energy during this time.  Send me a DM and find me on Instagram or Facebook  #protectyourenergy #keepyourpeace #spiritualgrowth #knowyourworth #youareworthy #riseup #raiseyourvibe #energyprotection #selfawareness #selflove #levelup #energy #ownit #standtall #speakup #chooseyou #selfadvocate

The Holidays can be super stressful and emotional. We can feel lonely and there can be a lot of grief we may carry. This week's episode dives into making it through the season and the signs we can receive to remind us we aren't alone. I share some unbelievable signs I recently received and what mind blowing lesson my middle daughter taught me about grief.   Let me know if you ask for a sign or when you have received a sign from your loved one!  Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @chelsea.vanbuskirk Find me on my website  www.chelseavanbuskirk.com To watch my video for some  quick tips to Help you while you are grieving this holiday season go here: YouTube #grief #griefshare #youaresupported #youarenotalone #youareheld #youvegotthis #wegotyou #onelove #heartaf #innerstrength #weareallone #beyou #youareworthy #youareenough #spiritualgrowth #selfgrowth #spirituality #selfawareness #letitbe #justbe #bestillandknow #pain #griefcloud #feelitall #spiritualhealing #healinggrief #signsfromspirit #signs #mediumship #connection #spirit #divinetiming #journeyofsouls #signsfromabove #signsfromlovedones #riseup #shinebright #shineon #beyou #speakyourtruth #liveyourtruth #doyou #loveoverfear

This week I had an amazing opportunity to host a beautiful interview with my long time friend and one of my most influential spiritual teachers. I talked about her in Episode 13 Everything Happens for a Reason Part 2. Sarah Milligan was a big part of my own spiritual growth, my healing, coming into my own understanding. Discovering my own spiritual gifts, learning to speak my truth, and live life authentically.  Sarah shares her story of coming into know her spiritual gifts and how she came out as a Psychic Medium. She shares some of the most beautiful and heartwarming stories of the amazing things she has witnessed spirit do to help heal her clients.  She also leaves us with some gold nuggets directly from Spirit, that really validate my mission and the purpose of the Heart AF podcast! Please let me know your thoughts and what the most valuable insight you gained from this episode!  Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook @chelsea.vanbuskirk Find me on my website at chelseavanbuskirk.com You can find Sarah Milligan at her website to book a reading or healing session or to find out about her upcoming events at  https://sarahmilliganwellness.com/ You can find Sarah on social media on Instagram and Facebook @SarahMilliganMedium in Instagram and @SarahMilliganWellness on facebook     

Have you consciously manifested anything in your life before? Have you wanted to? This episode gives you some insights and tips on how you can attract what you want into your life. I even give you some real life examples on how I manifested our house and my current car.  We have the power to co-create our lives. I want you to be able to experience the magic of manifesting in your life. In this episode I give you my best tips and tricks for unlocking your creation abilities so you can be a Mother F'n Manifestor!~  I want to know if you go out and manifest something into your life!  This shit is so crazy, so real, and so amazing! Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook and let me know what you attract into your life!  xo, Chelsea #manifestation #lawofattraction #heartaf #riseup #vibehigh #cocreation #youaremagical #divinetiming #loveoverfear #youarepowerful #youaresupported #raiseyourvibe #yougotthis #youaremagic #lifeiswhatyoumakeit #youcandoit #ownit #choosejoy #knowyourworth #youaredivine

Are you living your life for you? Or are you living your for others? Conforming into what you think you have to be? Are you letting the expectations of others of what you should be doing control your life?   This episode takes a look at how hard it can be, and how much we can risk by following our hearts, being true to ourselves, and coming out to the world as our fully authentic self.  Even with the sacrifices we may have to make, the end result is the most beautiful joy and freedom you can imagine.    You do you Boo!    #youarebeautiful #beyou #authenticliving #betrue #liveauthentically #heartaf #youaresupported #youareworthit #freedom #bereal #loveoverfear #doyourthangmane #doyouboo #getitgirl #ownit #rememberwhothefuckyouare #riseup #levelup #knowyourworth #shinebright #standinyourpower 

Have you ever seen repeating numbers? On a clock, a license plate, or a receipt? Ever seen an animal or insect that gave you a feeling that it could be a loved one that has passed away trying to send you a message? Signs are everywhere. This time of year is the halfway point between the fall equinox and the winter solstice it is a time in which it's said the veil between the spiritual and physical are thin making it easier to communicate, manifest, heal, and connect with our divinity and those higher energy entities in the spiritual plane of existence. In this episode I share some of the signs I received on Halloween from a few of my loved ones. And provide insights on the angel numbers and signs we may be receiving from from our loved ones who are in spirit, from the universe and our spirit guides.  I let you know how to ask for signs and receive them.  Books mentioned on this episode with links: Angel Numbers by Kyle Gray Signs By Laura Lynne Jackson E-Squared By Pam Grout Let me know if you got your sign by sending me a DM on Facebook or Instagram  Or reach me on my website - www.ChelseaVanbuskirk.com   #signsfromspirit #signs #mediumship #connection #spirit #spiritualgrowth #divinetiming #journeyofsouls #signsfromabove #signsfromlovedones #riseup #shinebright #shineon #beyou #speakyourtruth #liveyourtruth #doyou #loveoverfear

Adding on to last weeks episode on how every encounter we have has a ripple effect through our lives in how everything happens for a reason and in divine timing.  This episode is my personal story in how one person created a ripple effect in my own life, this one person led me down my path of spiritual growth and coming to know my true self, that led to finding my purpose and to this very podcast. Let me know your thoughts by finding my on my website at www.chelseavanbuskirk.com on Facebook or Instagram    #personalgrowth #fate #rippleeffect #spiritualgrowth #divinetiming #journeyofsouls #everythinghappensforareason #riseup #shinebright #shineon #beyou #speakyourtruth #liveyourtruth #doyou #loveoverfear

Do you believe everything happens for a reason? That all the good, bad, and ugly that transpire throughout our lives all has a purpose?  I share some insights and personal stories to inspire you to really think about your life, and see if you can gain a higher perspective and see a reason for it all.  To perhaps see things a little differently or find inspiration or motivation to make it through those times that feel impossible to get through.  Life is all about how we look at it. I am inviting you to see it through a positive light that can change your life into one of finding joy, humor, and having fun. The positive light can be infectious and I am here to help light you up so we can light up the world ❤️✨ Find me on facebook or instagram @chelsea.vanbuskirk or at ChelseaVanBuskirk.com 

Getting 100% real on this episode. Again talking about some of the incensarities we experience in our life and also how we sometimes participate in them ourselves too. Gaining some perspective from my friends grandparents allowed me grow a greater awareness and in how I can be more genuine in my interactions with others. Hopefully it can do the same for you!   Let me know what you think!  Find me on Facebook or Instagram @chelsea.vanbuskirk  www.chelseavanbuskirk.com   #getreal #learningtobeauthentic #beingtruetoyourword #realshit #goodadvicefromourelders #100percentgenuine #heartaf #newperspectives #selfgrowth #selfawareness 

How to overcome fear to make positive changes in your life

Time to get real and stop playing around with our lives. If there is stuff going on that you are struggling with, that you are unhappy with, there is only one thing that you can do to make changes.  This episode is quick but filled with some solid gold nuggets of info on dealing with fake people as well as taking care of your own business, your own responsibilities and being honest with yourself  Hope you all get something from it, let me know!  @chelsea.vanbuskirk on FB & IG ChelseaVanBuskirk.com #childhoodtrauma #fakepeople #hatersgoingtohate #fakersgoingtofake #heartAF #liveyourlife #choosejoy #findyourhappiness #doyouboo 

Ever have an interaction with someone who makes you feel guilty? Has you questioning yourself, doubting yourself?  Whether someone wants to give their opinion on your parenting or self care practices, they should really sit the F down and mind their business...  But there is a more responsible approach you can take to shield yourself from these negative guilt trippers.  This weeks episode has some recent interactions with other women I've had hearing stories when they have been guilt tripped and then I give you my advice on some solutions to combat those that may be killin your vibe.  Find me on FB or IG @chelsea.vanbuskirk 

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” -Anaïs Nin I totally butchered speaking this woman's name on this week's episode when I read this, but her quote is one I hold very tightly to my heart. As I had to face the risks in allowing myself to fully bloom. In this episode I elaborate a recent social media post I made about a wild sunflower that blossomed through the concrete sidewalk.  A very good lesson to take to heart. The overflowing beauty and joy that comes from allowing yourself to fully blossom is absolutely worth the risks you may endure to get there. The world needs you in full bloom, not to shrivel up in pain while trapped tight in a bud. 

Have you ever made a wish list for your life? Or taken the time to reflect during the milestones of your life?  In this week's episode I talk about the list I made 5 years ago when I was 30 and the things I had written out for what I wanted in my life in 5 years.  How I happened to find that note recently and was shocked to see everything I had written down became my reality.    #manifestation #visualization #believeinyou #lawofattraction #youllseeitwhenyoubelieveit 

Who are you blaming for the circumstances in your life? Such a great questions to ask ourselves.  It's so easy for us to place blame on external forces for why things are going wrong in our lives. We never stop to think about what responsibility we have in every situation. We forget our power, we forget we have choices and options In this episode I share some of my 'aha' moments where I came to this realization, took responsibility and started making an effort to make changes in my life and how you can too. 

Numbing the pain of hard truths can be a path that leads to addiction. Pain can also be produced from the experiences with an addict. In this episode I am getting super vulnerable and sharing some of the experiences I had having a mother as an addict. How I felt, and a few of the traumatic moments I had with her as a child.  I also go into depth on gaining a greater awareness to the pain we experience in our lives, how to shift our focus to be able to live freely as our true selves. How we all have scars and we shouldn't be ashamed but love ourselves as we are, because even when we feel broken, we are still whole, and fully loved.

*SPOILER ALERT* This podcast episode contains spoilers for season 4 of Stranger Things! As a huge fan of Stranger Things, this 4th season blew my mind!  This season showed us the power of music in Kate Bush's song 'Running up that hill' and the new characters and plot twists made for an incredibly entertaining season.  In this Heart AF episode I talk about this latest season and how I feel the character Vecna is a great parallel for showing us the evils of our negative self talk that lie within the shadows of our minds. And how we can dissect some of the interactions in the show and how they relate to real life, the power of our minds, and the healing and meditative power of music.  Let me know your thoughts or take aways from this week's show! 

Time to side with Ross from FRIENDS and really instill the "WE WERE ON A BREAK" mindset. From my own personal story, this episode addresses the internal struggles of wanting to take time off and away from our responsibilities but feeling so guilty about it, why we may feel guilty, and how to let go and release control to take that much needed BREAK! We all need time every now and then to recharge our batteries even when things don't go as planned, it's all good, baby bayba....!✌️

Spilling the tea on who I am, what the F this podcast is all about and why you might want to listen!      Contact me at my website www.chelseavanbuskirk.com or email me at info@chelseavanbuskiurk.com to be a guest or collaborator on the show or if you have any questions or topics you want discussed , or explored on the show ❤️