The practice of living as we intend

Episode 64 The Practice of Living as we Intend Click here for episode resources Instagram + Facebook: @beyouandthrive Sign up for Emails + a free download about thriving!

Episode 63 The Practice of Living as we Intend Click here for episode resources Instagram + Facebook: @beyouandthrive Sign up for Emails + a free download about thriving!

Episode 62 The Practice of Living as we Intend Commuter podcast: I shut my eyes in order to see. (15 minutes)   Podcast Resources: Olivia Lin, Brush letterer and owner of Atiliay. (Surprise discount code in episode!) http://www.atiliay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atiliay

Episode 61 The Practice of Living as we Intend Commuter podcast: The life you've chosen. 12 minutes   Podcast Resources: Laura Brassie, LPC: https://www.ivoryandpine.com https://www.instagram.com/ivoryandpine

Episode 60 The Practice of Living as we Intend The will to do it.   Podcast Resources: Resources for Growth: Click below for a free downloadable worksheet: BY&T Self-Assessment: The will to do it Podcast interviewing Bob Proctor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-proctor-how-to-manifest-abundance/id596047499?i=1000446679265 Nataliya Borener: https://www.drifthomecollection.com https://www.instagram.com/drift.home.collection Kim Bullen Designs: https://josephinesworld.com/  https://www.instagram.com/tribeofjojo   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 59 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Part 2: Nothing is fixed. Everything shifts.   Have you ever been in a place of question or concern, due to the realization that something that used to work—a routine, relationship, a way of doing something in particular, or a way of thinking—suddenly doesn't work anymore? Perhaps it took you some time to come to this conclusion, that something is no longer working for you. Or it may be that change arrived abruptly, as if you opened your palm and it was handed to you. No doubt, that adjustment was felt immediately. It's also possible that you are in the midst of an awareness of change taking place right now, as you read these words. Either way, nothing is fixed. Everything shifts.  Join me in this two-part podcast (episode 58 + 59)     Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become Lets connect! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 58 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Part 1: Nothing is fixed. Everything shifts.   Have you ever been in a place of question or concern, due to the realization that something that used to work—a routine, relationship, a way of doing something in particular, or a way of thinking—suddenly doesn't work anymore? Perhaps it took you some time to come to this conclusion, that something is no longer working for you. Or it may be that change arrived abruptly, as if you opened your palm and it was handed to you. No doubt, that adjustment was felt immediately. It's also possible that you are in the midst of an awareness of change taking place right now, as you read these words. Either way, nothing is fixed. Everything shifts.  Join me in this two-part podcast (episode 58 + 59)     Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become Lets connect! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 57 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Final episode in this series!! Part 4: Progress is All that!!!   Last episode in this awesome series to get us both stepping forward and doing. Why are we so sharply focused on achieving vs. our progress? Is there something we're missing by not celebrating our travels from point A to Z? How can this impact the way we get things done?   Let's talk about it!..!   p.s.: Do you have a friend that would enjoy this podcast? Does she have a desire to grow, refine how she thinks and who she becomes? Do me a favor and share this episode with her! I'd love to connect!   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become. Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 56 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Part 3: It's all about connection...   Oh man oh man does this episode have great meaning to me. I share some insights that I feel will resonate with you. I can't emphasize enough how connection has created a beautiful and powerful catalyst to create movement forward in my life.   Join me..!   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become. Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 55 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Part 2: Thinking about thinking...   Are you a visionary thinker? An over-thinker? Do you simplify or have a tendency to fix things?   Join me in Part 2 of this series...   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become. Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 54 The Practice of Living as we Intend. I'm learning the 'why's' behind my tendency to think vs do.   Join me in this first episode in a series...   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Women refining how we think, do and become. Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps others find this podcast! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 53 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Life will no doubt offer highs and lows - but do you have to ride the roller coaster?...let's talk about it...   Join me in this episode!   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps with searchability! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 52 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Establish your truth!   You are qualified and I can't wait to share with you how and why!   Join me in this episode!   Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps with searchability! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 51 The Practice of Living as we Intend. We've reached part four—the final episode—within a series of episodes that I've titled, 'Don't stop, just wait!'.   Gosh, this has spoken to my heart so much. I can only hope you are feeling the same way. Take a listen, share and dive into the 51st episode with me. Part 4: Step into....and do! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps with searchability! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 50 The Practice of Living as we Intend. (Oh wow! We're half-way to 100 episodes!!) This is part three in a series of podcasts.   In this episode we're discussing how to accept that 'you are, where you are—and how to progress forward, toward the desires of your heart.... I'm thrilled to have you join me! See you in Episode 50! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, speaker, podcast host, thought leader www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps with searchability! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 49 The Practice of Living as we Intend. This is part two in a series of podcasts.   In this episode we're diving in to 'what on earth to do, while we're waiting..!' I'm thrilled to have you join me! See you in Episode 49! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! D Dannielle Creative, Speaker, Podcast Host, Thought Leader www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps with searchability! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review

Episode 48 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Are you feeling unsure about how to step forward into the next thing in your life? Are you feeling anxious about these next steps? Or, have you been waiting and getting impatient? Perhaps you're approaching something new (like a transition in your life, an ending or beginning), or you've been trying to end a habit that you realize doesn't serve you.... Do you have some desires that you have already stepped forward and acted on, but everything you try just doesn't pan out? If you've resonated with any of these questions I've posed, this podcast series is for you. I'm thrilled to have you join me! See you in Episode 48! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! ~ D Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect with me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouandthrive www.instagram.com/beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyouandthrive Podcast archives:Listen to any episode Review on iTunes: (this helps with searchability! Thank you!) Click 'rating and reviews' - write a review  

Episode 47 The Practice of Living as we Intend. WORDS THAT MOVE YOU — Sitting at Sunrise. This week in the podcast, I'm excited to introduce a new collection of episodes that I'll be sprinkling into the regular practice of living as we intend podcasts. I'm titling this, ‘words that move you'. It's an ongoing collection of bite-sized thoughts and insights that have moved me—that I want to gift to you. At the end of each short episode, I'll also ask some questions with the intention to keep us refining how we think, do and become. Let's get started! p.s.: Poetry and photos for this episode at www.beyouandthrive.com/sunrise I'm thrilled to have you join me! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! ~ D Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 46 The Practice of Living as we Intend. This week in the podcast, I'm sharing four truths about crossing your next starting line (a new beginning in your life). We're going to talk about pace vs direction, the feedback you are hearing from others (and how some can limit the flow and freedom that a new beginning offers) and why new beginnings require we walk past the starting line in a new way... I'm thrilled to have you join me! See you in Episode 46! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! ~ D Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 45 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Hi friend! You know that feeling when it seems like everything is changing? Yep, that one! Change is inevitable. And man oh man, can it be hard. Sometimes change, or a new phase in life, can make us feel like we're taking two steps back. We can fight it or we can allow the process, because we understand the outcome. This week in The Practice of Living as we Intend podcast, we're going to talk about some cycles and phases in life that we all go through, how one begets the other (each is necessary) and that no one is exempt. And the great news about no one being exempt...?  Change is a signal that there is so much more to come. This podcast is for you if: - You feel like you're starting over - You are beginning something new - You feel you have failed and are stuck - You need nurturing, loved and self-care more than ever - You feel a major influx of growth - You need a nudge toward moving through a change in your life - You need encouraged to go and do - You've ever experienced change... Does that cover everyone? Okay, perfect! See you in the podcast. I can't wait to share this one with you! Be you, and thrive! Mwah! ~ D Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 44 The Practice of Living as we Intend. I spent some time in the boxing ring this week! And I was told, "work on your flow D!" .... What is flow? What are we missing when we aren't living in the freedom of it? In this episode we're going to talk about living free from constraint, regimine, insecurities and expectations. And also discuss what it feels like to live in 'flow.' I'm grateful for you and feel blessed to have you connect with me in this episode! p.s.: I'd love to hear from you! email me at info@beyouandthrive.com or send me a direct message on Facebook or Instagram. I'd love to hear how you are flowing in your life right now! Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 43 The Practice of Living as we Intend. It's the first week of spring (!) and if you're living anywhere (such as the midwest), you are excited for these indications of a change in season. Spring doesn't have to be seasonal or weather dependent. There is an internal spring available to you in all seasons of your life. In this episode we're going to talk about our endless opportunities for joy, laughter, renewal, and living life to our fullest! Why wait for a specific season? Join me in this cheerful and heartfelt episode—and lets tap into our internal Spring together. There is much living to do. Thanks for connecting. I'm grateful you are here! p.s.: ...Are ya thinking, what does maple syrup have to do with it? Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 42 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Today's podcast is being recorded from down under! I've been traveling in the beautiful country of Australia and have some powerful insights to share. In this episode we're going to talk about the power of connection, how to 'connect the dots' within your own life and also about the need to connect in order to disconnect. Oh the ways we will begin to 'see'.... Thanks for listening in! I'm grateful you are here! Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 41 The Practice of Living as we Intend. Thanks for listening in! I'm grateful you are here! Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 40 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast How often have you felt inadequate, and then gave up on giving all that you offer, or on doing something you truly desired? How about the feeling that you're lacking in one way or another? I'm raising my hands over here! I have felt lack of the ability to accomplish many things, inadequate to communicate as I desire, and more times than I care to admit—feelings of insufficiency, in regard to what I have to give. Are we over-thinking? Are our eyes so focused on being a part of what others are doing, that we miss the opportunity to fully embrace what we already have to offer? Are we comparing? Did we forget our uniqueness? Join me in episode 40 of The practice of living as we intend podcast, as we discuss how to embrace the abundance that we already have. I share a really awesome and powerful experience that took place while in an orphanage in Mexico last week. It will no doubt touch your heart. Thanks for listening in! I'm grateful you are here! Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 39 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast What ways will you choose to envision, schedule and pursue what you desire to accomplish in the year ahead? It's a new year, and as typical, many have new resolutions or goals set in place. How we approach 2018 is going to differ for us all. Whether you set goals or resolutions, have your list of 'should's and should not's' in place, I feel it is imperative to create a foundation to come back to—in order to live this year and beyond, how you desire. Join me in episode 39, as we discuss the unique foundation we each have in place, how it steadies us and how to continue to develop it. If life happens (as it will), and a goal, resolution or circumstance isn't unfolding as you had planned, you can always come back to this. Thanks for listening in! I'm grateful you are here! Be you, and thrive. D Dannielle www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 38  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast We are full throttle into the holiday season, and each year as December arrives I begin thinking about the year ahead—and perhaps you do too. As we prepare to close out 2017 and we look forward to a new year, I am in the midst of sifting through the last 11 months to gather all the 'truths' that I've come upon this year—the new principals I've gained, my new realities, refreshed wisdom, deeper meaning, and insights that I have realized through the various experiences that I've had. Join me in this episode, a two-part, year-end exercise with downloadable worksheet, and let's walk into the new year with a renewed mind. Thank you for being such an important part of my year. I consider it an honor to connect with you in each of these episodes. Thank you for listening in! Download the worksheet: www.beyouandthrive.com/sift Be you, and thrive. D www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: beyouandthrive and beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 37  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast In this episode, we are going to discuss how to keep freedom uniquely unfolding in our lives. Get ready for some laughs as I share a personal story (my marriage proposal)... We are going to talk about our attachment to how we specifically see our life playing out—and how that may distract us from positive, forward movement. And also how holding on to beliefs of ‘who we are, or who we are not' may be limiting us. I'm grateful to connect and share this powerful insight with you this week! Thanks for listening in! Be you, and thrive. D www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: beyouandthrive and beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 36  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast In this episode we are going to talk about creating movement toward becoming all that you are. What do you do with difficult experiences? How do you move on, or let go from something that you are holding on to? Are there new ways to think about each transition in your life and how do you go about progressing forward? I'm grateful to connect and share this powerful insight with you this week! Be you, and thrive. D www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: beyouandthrive and beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 35  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Snow globes and fires—yep, each of these have something to do with this week's podcast!   I am very excited to have a discussion with you about a practice  that has truly shifted my perspective.   Looking forward to connecting in this episode, Be you, and thrive. D www.beyouandthrive.com Cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to refine how 'we think, do and become.' Connect Instagram: beyouandthrive and beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: beyouandthrive

Episode 34  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Hello and Herete!!....from the beautiful country of Greece! What a pure joy it is for me to connect with you during my travels abroad. I am feeling blessed, refreshed and truly open to receiving all the goodness that surrounds me from day-to-day. And might I add—it is indeed all around me! May we all be reminded that wherever we are, we have an opportunity to receive. I wonder, have you ever had an experience or a moment that arises and it becomes, what I'll refer to as an 'ah-ha' moment?! It's one that feels as though it reaches out and grabs you and brings you into the idea of it—the idea of its truth or the depth of what could become of it….(and might I add…I honestly live for these moments in my life, as they offer me the ability to live more as I am intended).   I am honored to share that I was gifted one of these while traveling this week! And with my whole heart, I am sharing it with you. Side note: Although I believe gifts are truly all around us to untie—often you and I are unavailable mentally or spiritually to receive them. Yet know that when we are aware and open, they can be found in the most unexpected places….   And so, if what I share this week on the podcast speaks to you or resonates in some way that allows you to continue to feed your efforts toward growth in this journey of life—than I am fulfilling my heart's desire. In all sincerity, I believe I have a message for you to hear. So, when you have some alone time (at the gym, doing laundry, dishes, going on a walk or simply sitting and offering yourself opportunity for growth), I would be honored to join you. Be you, and thrive.. D Extra Resources: Sign up for insights and inspiration and let's practice living as we intend together!: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD   Visit the Be You and Thrive Blog and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Have you connected with Be You and Thrive on Social Media? Come on over!  Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: /beyouandthrive

Episode 33  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast When we initiate change or growth in our lives, and when we are outside of our comfort zone creating ‘new normals' for ourselves, we are going to come across unexpected circumstances.  Whatever area that you are specifically working on—a relationship with a person or your relationship with doubt or courage, your ability to find peace within your anxieties, your forgiveness toward another or toward a past situation—whatever it is, it's going to be challenged. In my experience, all the worthwhile growth and change, is.   Yet, we don't have to allow these unexpected circumstances to throw us off course. This week in episode 33, I share about a challenging moment that I experienced last week—and I allowed it to cause a temper tantrum. It was absolutely unexpected and also absolutely humbling. Although our hearts and minds may be convinced of desired improvement, what about our actions and reactions? Are they following suit? Join me as we discuss re-framing how to accept the challenges that arise on the day-to-day, and how we can we can give life to the steadiness of continued growth! Let down your guard friend. You don't have to catch every curve ball. I look forward to connecting in this week's podcast! xo~Big love, D Extra Resources: Sign up for weekly insights and inspiration and let's practice living as we intend together!: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD   Visit the Be You and Thrive Blog and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Have you connected with Be You and Thrive on Social Media? Come on over!  Instagram: @beyouandthrive and @beyouandthrivepodcast  Facebook: /beyouandthrive

Episode 32  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Have you ever struggled with feeling content just as your life is, right now? Are you focused on something you miss from your past, or anticipating something specific to take place in your future? Perhaps one, the other, or both, are keeping you from feeling content with wherever you are in your life right now. I have indeed struggled in this area. In this episode we redefine what we consider contentment to look like in our lives and why it's an important practice. 'Being content' does not have to suggest that you are necessarily happy with wherever you are in your life in this very moment. You may not even want to stay in whatever circumstance that you are currently in. However, there is value within the transitional space that fits between our past and our future. And value in being content within it. Today, let's dive into why and how we should honor this significant period within our lives! I'm so happy you are joining me today! xo~Big love, D Extra Resources: Sign up for weekly insights and inspiration and let's practice living as we intend together!: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD   Visit the Be You and Thrive Blog and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with @beyouandthrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast  and on Facebook 

Episode 31  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast This week I'm asking us both to redefine our perception of what is relevant. I'm speaking of how we reach to achieve—and perhaps even please ego (to maintain our pride), vs. respecting the latter: a moment, a principle, our individual character or code. And even our unique ability to decide and take action on what is pertinent in our own unique lives, in any given season. What is relevant, should always be the authority over our routine. I'm so excited to dive into this subject with you, as I believe it will make a monumental impact within your life! xo~Big love, D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD   More notes from this show: http://www.beyouandthrive.com/relevant/   Read: Honoring the Space between the No Longer and the Not yet: http://www.ivoryandpine.com/2017/08/28/honoring-the-space-between-the-no-longer-and-the-not-yet/   Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with @beyouandthrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast  and Facebook

Episode 30 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. As I reminisced, reflected and considered what I would speak about at my father's funeral last weekend (or as we called it, his Celebration of Life), it caused me to travel back many a year in my mind and consider our experiences together. From there I thought about other family members and my relationships with them and also considered my individual relationships with my friends and my beloved husband. First I asked myself how I thought each person impacts my life and how. I wrote down their qualities, and their unique characteristics—and they each differed so much!  Yet, every single one of them had something that uniquely touched my life like the other's haven't or couldn't. When it comes down to it, we each have specific expectations for the relationships that we have with others. Of course, to have a healthy relationship with someone, there must be trust, loyalty and love, for example. But do we over-expect these individuals in our lives to fill a void within ours—that they may not be capable of filling? Much of what we expect from others, is due to a false-reality that we create. It's giving someone a responsibility that they didn't know they were given. And that's not fair. We can only be who we each uniquely are. And we can only expect from others what they can uniquely give. I desire to deepen my value of the characteristics that each of my relationships have—because not one is the same. Join me in this episode as we continue our journey of learning together. Perhaps this week's podcast will have you rethinking your expectations and renewing bonds with the people you love most. xo~Big love, D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD   Read: Honoring the Space between the No Longer and the Not yet: http://www.ivoryandpine.com/2017/08/28/honoring-the-space-between-the-no-longer-and-the-not-yet/   Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 29 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast My family has had a theme for the days before dad's passing and into this week. And it's that, 'this time has been a sacred time.' When I think of sacred, I think of God being present, of peace, gratitude, love, compassion and empathy. I think of trusting God and dialing up my faith. I think of quiet, rest and ease. Today on the podcast as I honor my dad's life, I share a special song of ours that I believe was one catalyst over the years that allowed dad to feel peace during his various challenges with health. And I ask you and I to begin recognizing and creating more sacred moments within our life… as I know they are all around us…. xo~Big love, D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 28 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast In previous podcasts of The Practice of Living as we Intend, we've talked about how we often try to control the uncontrollable and how that process keeps us in a tailspin. Today, in episode 28, I'm sharing with you a practice that although may sound simple, can offer a huge outcome. And it's trust. When we worry about what is taking place in our lives or the unknown, it gives way to anxiety and unease. And when worry becomes our focus, it also allows our mind to dwell on our difficulties and troubles. And quite possibly take away our ability to see the positive and beautiful circumstances that are also happening within our lives as well. I am so happy to have you join me in this podcast! There is some good conversation to be had together today! xo~Mwah! D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 27 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Our seasons of difficult times bring us into more awareness of what's important and what's not. They open us up to the meaning and impact of love, they cause us to think deeper, act with greater intention and in turn, grow as unique individuals.   ...so why do we forget these lessons that brought us strength, helped us through challenging times and why aren't we using what we once learned, when its needed most?   Let's talk about it...   See you in the podcast! xo~Mwah! D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 26 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Thrive for 5! An ongoing series of 5 minute podcasts that are packed with truths, greatness, and thoughts that I share, to be catalysts that motivate you toward change and growth. I'm in Hawaii this week, the sun has just risen and I am sitting a short distance away from the Pacific Ocean on the island of Lana'i. And nature has given me a nudge: I want to remind us both that there is something greater to experience within every day. In this 5 minute (or so!) episode, I ask us both several questions to get us thinking about our current, and often habitual, lifestyle patterns. Is there a deeper life beyond what we've currently created? A life that provides us daily renewal, moment by moment? Your life does have a greater purpose. And there is more to your everyday than the activities that your current role in life provides. I am grateful that you are here, listening in!  XO~Mwah! D Be You and Thrive • • • Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 25 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast This week I have, 'how do I influence people's lives' on my mind. I've been sharing resourceful practices and my thoughts on the subject in the Be You and Thrive social media feeds and on the Thrive Blog. I have a huge heart and passion to influence others for the greater good on the daily. And I take it seriously as my life's work. This week I find myself yielding at a cross-road that life provided and I'm taking the opportunity for a reset. I forget what people around me are enduring (none-the-less strangers)—And often I find that it takes getting stopped in my tracks until I take note.  And quite frankly, I know, that isn't living my life voluntarily. How can we use these and other life circumstances as catalysts to become more cognizant of the daily and bigger picture that surrounds our individual lives? Because they each can offer us more awareness and much needed growth. Living life with awareness is a discipline. And in this episode, I challenge us both to reset. Be You and Thrive my friend! xo~Mwah! D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 24 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Your passion will be valued by others, according to how much value you give toward your passion. Value is caring based. How much do you care about this passion of yours? Your purpose? Your dream? Your desires? Caring is also a responsibility. Caring about your passion/purpose/dream = being responsible to carry out your passion/purpose/dream. This week in the Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast, you'll want to grab a pen and paper for a 15 minute actionable exercise with me, as we layout a blueprint for how to develop more "care" when it comes to prioritizing your passions within your daily life. Be You and Thrive my friend! xo~Mwah! D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com/thriveblog Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 23 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast I've been thinking a lot lately about having the credibility to fulfill my own desires. You know, ‘Am I equipped to do what I hope, want, dream of?' Have you ever had thoughts like that? Today in the podcast I dive into the what's why's and how's of getting past those foggy thoughts that keep us more static than we ever deserve. If you need a nudge (or push!) to remind you that you're credible, capable and qualified to accomplish your life's desires, passion and dreams, this is the episode for you. (Plus if you could use some light-hearted laughter, I've got that in store for you too!). Be You and Thrive my friend! xo~Mwah! D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 22 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Five minute power-packed episodes to help you reset!! There are so many moments within the day that I intentionally pause in order to reset my thinking, my actions, my mood, my motivation or lack there of.  I believe we need tools to continually practice being the women we intend to be and resources that will inspire us when we need it the most. And my passion is to offer you more of just that! So today I'm excited to introduce to you:  Thrive for 5! A new series of 5 minute episodes that will be packed with truths, greatness and motivation, to strengthen our practice of intentional living, to inspire, offer hope and even ignite bravery when we need it most. When you know you need to press the reset button, I'll be here waiting for you in the Podcast, to offer resources of love and hope. Growth, change, becoming the women we are intended to be—takes time and work. And we can do this together! I'm so happy you're here! See you in Episode 22!  xo~D Be You and Thrive   Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

You're listening to Episode 21 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. In the last episode of the podcast, I shared about my father who went through a battle with cancer in 2009. After years of surgeries, he had to make a decision and had his shoulder and arm amputated. I spoke of how he endured through this difficulty, and also through it, found strength, new perspective and a more loving and giving life. Over the last several months he has been going through some health issues and yesterday, I received a phone call that his cancer has returned. Today I talk (raw and real) about how we can adjust our reaction in difficult times. I hope this podcast helps you through your challenging experiences in life. And I am here for you, so please reach out in any way. You are important to me! xo~D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Summary of Podcast: Adjusting your reaction (00:40) I am deeply passionate about each of us allowing ourselves to be who we were intended. To live in the freedom of being uniquely you and to reap the benefits of thriving in all areas of your life. (1:30) Over the last several months he has been going through some health issues and today I received a phone call that his cancer has returned. (3:00) I need to share with you today that this podcast and the practice of living as we intend isn't just to allot us direction in life or necessarily to get us through the easy stuff… (4:46) I want you to know today that my heart is absolutely breaking. But I also want you to know that I have experienced peace of mind in the midst of this storm. (6:35) There is hope to be found in our darkest hour. (8:11) And so begin giving yourself time to digest, before you react to the circumstance you are given. Of course, if it's an emotional and raw situation, by all means allow yourself to be emotional and authentic and raw and real with it. (10:09) And so call upon your tribe. Don't hide from them. And as you practice taking these actions, and begin releasing your “why” as Jenna did in her story, she released her “why me”, you will begin to find your peace of mind. (12:00) And I am here, present, through The Practice of Living as we Intend podcast, to share it with you! Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

You're listening to Episode 10 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. Have you ever gone through something in life and felt like throwing up your hands as if in ‘I surrender mode?' or thought to yourself, ‘What else could possibly happen? Today in the podcast, I definitely get a little emotional as I share some personal 'raise the white surrender flag' experiences with you. I also share why I believe we have a choice to evolve from them and how to do it. This is life. It's full of the 'what else could possibly happen' stuff—and it's also full of the 'how amazing that this happened' stuff! There is a reason why I practice living my life with intention. And I share it with you today, as I celebrate my 20th podcast episode!! I would be honored if you would leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! Today is the 20th episode and I am celebrating this journey with you!! Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Summary of Podcast: Are you Evolving or Revolving? (00:53) Have you ever gone through something in life and felt like throwing up your hands as if in ‘I surrender mode?'  or thought to yourself, ‘What else could possibly happen?' (2:27) If we take the growth on board, this is how we individually evolve, find our purpose, find acceptance, healing, and I'll go as far to say we find our freedom to live. (4:05) Several years ago my father was diagnosed with bone cancer. I remember his first surgery when the oncologists went in and got all the cancer. But then unfortunately, it reappeared. (6:09) That period of decision-making was a real difficult one for my father.  I don't know his exact thoughts, but I know that each of us know what the fear of the unknown is like. (8:20) He allowed his circumstance to open up the gift of growth in his life. (10:05) I actually love that phrase 'perfectly imperfect.' Maybe it's the intense person in me who is content that at least I get to use the word ‘perfect' some how in my life! (12:18) In those hardest moments, in the moments where you are confused, in the moments where you have no words, in the moments where you are feeling overwhelmed, in the moments when you don't have a solution, in those moments when you feel like you have a roadblock in front of you—Don't revolve. Choose to Evolve. This is how I choose to evolve... (14:15) Which leads me to gratitude. Every day, every hour of the day, we can look around us and see something we should be ecstatically grateful for. But we're human and we forget. So I also practice seeing differently. (16:14) And when you are open to it, I promise you that people will cross your path that. You. Need just in the right moment. And it will be completely unexpected and it will also be a complete gift. (18:15) See the greater good. See the change in you. Note the growth. learn to adapt to evolve to grow and to become the woman that you were intended to be. Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

You're listening to Episode 19 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. I wonder if you'll relate to this podcast? Should I have gone a bit deeper into why we over-think? .... Oh Over-thinking...(Lol) We all do it. And it harnesses us. Come on a short journey with me in today's podcast and begin to practice the art of 'under-thinking'...It just may be life-changing.. • • • Whether you schedule a few minutes to begin your day or multi-task (aka laundry, workout, walk, dishes....!) while listening for needed renewal, I look forward to being a part of your journey—and you a part of mine! 1 star or 5?? What?! Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! I'm recording these episodes for you!  Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Summary of Podcast: Are you over-thinking? (00:33) At the beginning of this week I shared on social media that I was going to practice the art of “under thinking” aka be aware of my over-thinking. (3:49) Let me share some research with you…. every day the average person has about 50,000 thoughts. And Some researchers put that number at 70,000 thoughts per day. (5:40) And low and behold, I couldn't concentrate … (7:02) Suddenly, I began to feel the water's cool breeze, and I began to feel the sun shining on my face as it was rising and I could hear the waves clapping so powerfully. (9:18) And so I want us both to consider how much we over-think. (11:17) Are you re-hashing yesterday, last month, a meeting you had or a conversation that took place a week ago. I wish I would have. I would be happier if. (13:40) Next, challenge yourself and challenge what you're thinking. Is it over-exaggerated? What's the opposite of this thought? (15:00) Begin to get your feet wet a little more and engage in productive thoughts that have themes of believing in yourself and believing in others. (16:16) You can guide your thoughts. With awareness, with mindfulness, and the choice to challenge what you are thinking, You can redirect the inner traffic of your mind ••••• Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

You're listening to Episode 18 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. When I find myself struggling—like getting easily frustrated, feeling tired or like life feels chaotic, unmanageable or I lose my gumption for what I know I am deeply passionate about—I know it's time to reset and take inventory. In today's episode, I ask you a few questions as we dive in to check if we're living life on the surface, or living it deep! I explain what both mean and the importance and reward that living deeper gifts us. I promise, you don't want to miss this short but valuable episode. • • • Whether you schedule a few minutes to begin your day or multi-task (aka laundry, workout, walk, dishes....!) while listening for needed renewal, I look forward to being a part of your journey—and you a part of mine! 1 star or 5?? What?! Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! I'm recording these episodes for you!  Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Summary of Podcast: You can live a deeper life... (00:54) As we head into the next few days, will you practice being more cognizant of those around you? (1:37) There are so many people hurting (even people in our inner tribe and family) and we don't take the time to address it… (2:17) Let's also look within and take some inventory. Ask yourself these questions: (3:06) When I find myself struggling—easily frustrated, feeling tired or like life feels chaotic, or unmanageable …. (3:56) But you know. Your head and your heart knows. (4:40) And so if you're on the surface right now, don't give up—you always have the choice to dive in deeper! (5:18) Living a deeper life doesn't mean that your life is perfect! (6:04) You replace a negative thought with a positive one. You remind yourself that you have forgiven a person when old feelings rise up again. (7:00) I desire the same for you because I know the reward that it brings. ••••• Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

You're listening to Episode 17 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. Do you offer yourself what you offer others? Today I share a story about a difficult 'decade' in my life and how it taught me the importance of 'what do you do when it's just you..' If we want to thrive in this life we were given, it is vital that we construct who are, and who we intend to be, in the quietest of moments with ourselves. I promise, you don't want to miss this meaningful episode. • • • Whether you schedule a few minutes to begin your day or multi-task (aka laundry, workout, walk, dishes....!) while listening for needed renewal, I look forward to being a part of your journey—and you a part of mine! 1 star or 5?? What?! Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Summary of Podcast: What do you do when it's just you? (1:00) I'm so thrilled that you're joining me in the Podcast today! If you haven't joined in with the amazing community of women yet, head over to Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast or @beyouandthrive (2:51) When I consider blogging and podcasting for Be You and Thrive and when I think about connecting with women on social media, on the phone or in person, I pause to consider my behavior—what is my attitude like when I ‘represent' Be You and Thrive? (4:43) How would you describe your attitude as you represent that role in your life? (6:20) When you're not interacting with another person, not being mom, boss, colleague, wife, sister, what do you do when it's just you? (8:10) But for a good decade of my life, while offering these things to others—I wasn't offering them to myself. (10:20) I'll never forget when I took the cape off for good. (12:52) It was my medal. My reminder that nothing is impossible. (14:30) Spend meaningful time with yourself—just as you do with others ••••• Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

You're listening to Episode 16 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast. Pause to consider how you have grown personally, as a woman through the years. Reflect and digest how you are becoming the woman you've wanted, the woman you've longed for. The one who takes her next steps in faith. The one who, yes, has experienced cracks and rough edges by life experiences, but also, the one who intentionally takes away what you can, to learn from the experience and continues to grow. The one who got past it. The one who got better. • • • Join me in this short yet powerful 8 minute episode and let's celebrate the women we are becoming together! Whether you schedule a few minutes to begin your day or multi-task while listening for needed renewal, I look forward to being a part of your journey—and you a part of mine! Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Sign up for Weekly Insights and Inspiration: http://eepurl.com/cvYEuD Insight from Amber Zakahi: Need inspired? Read Amber's story http://beyouandthrive.com/from-brokenness-to-living-a-deeper-life/   Resources for Growth: I am what I think. Our mind is powerful—and it will always believe what we tell it. Oh the time, valuable energy and precious thoughts we spend by negatively evaluating ourselves on the day to day. We think about our lack, or weakness, or our significance within the various roles we carry as individual women. We appraise our value, our impact, need, worth or success, and we believe every word we think or say to ourselves. Learn how to take leadership of your mindset... http://beyouandthrive.com/i-am-what-i-think/   Summary of Podcast: Finding Her Here (00:31) I am becoming the woman I've wanted grey at the temples, soft-bodied, delighted, cracked up by life, with a laugh that's known bitter but past it, got better, who knows that whatever comes, she can outlast it. (1:45) Pause and reflect with me for a moment. Consider how you have grown personally, as a woman through the years. (2:45) It has meaning to me because I AM beginning to see the woman that I have longed for. And it's not by coincidence—I choose to find her. (4:35) There is woman within you who is patiently waiting for you to fully discover her. (5:30) You have the power to create. You have the ability to nurture.You have the capability to to be renewed (6:50) You have some daily choices to make! (7:38) Walk forward in bravery. Be determined and take courage that each choice you make, uncovers ALL that you are! ••••• Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 15 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast Do you feel like you're constantly climbing? Is there something in your life that you are you rushing to complete? What in your life are you pushing forward for, struggling to get to the top of, or trying to figure out? Today in the podcast we discuss the growth in every climb we endure, and also the need to refine, renew, refresh and learn how to gain speed on the flats. Join me and listen, reflect and be inspired, as we learn the incredible value behind our 'Why?' and practice Living as we Intend together! Whether you schedule a few minutes to begin your day or multi-task while listening for needed renewal, I look forward to being a part of your journey—and you a part of mine! Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Resources for Growth: I am what I think. Our mind is powerful—and it will always believe what we tell it. Oh the time, valuable energy and precious thoughts we spend by negatively evaluating ourselves on the day to day. We think about our lack, or weakness, or our significance within the various roles we carry as individual women. We appraise our value, our impact, need, worth or success, and we believe every word we think or say to ourselves. Learn how to take leadership of your mindset... http://beyouandthrive.com/i-am-what-i-think/   Women (mothers) who create:   Meet three incredible women who share why they treasure motherhood. http://beyouandthrive.com/women-mothers-create-edition-06/   Summary of Podcast: Ride the Flats (00:32) Happy May!! I'm feeling a bit fired up today…And I think it's because I was without technology last week (no computer or iPhone!) (2:35) One evening we were discussing some of my projects that are in development stages. I was telling him about my timelines, collaborations and goals. (4:15)Some of you may know I have a passion for athleticism. I was a personal trainer and cycling instructor for fun on weekends and evenings when I lived in Ann Arbor, MI. (5:25) When you think of climbing what do you think of? It's hard work, right? It's slow and takes a lot of effort. It can be strenuous. (6:34) “The basic science suggests that you are best to work hard when you are battling up hills or facing into a headwind than when you are speeding along an easy flat section or a downhill part. (7:47) And do you want to know how they train to better their climbing skills? (8:55) We can't possibly learn how to be able to pedal flat out on a climb and make real gains if we're always climbing… (10:02) We don't always have to be climbing. And quite frankly we can't and there is no gain in it anyway. (11:32) And I'm raising my hand over here and sharing that I can get stubborn and forget what it takes to climb. Sometimes my hustle mentality thinks I not only need to climb, but I need to do it quickly—and I'm missing the point!! I'm missing the process. (12:50) Stop wearing yourself out and stop looking around at what others are doing. (14:00) Learn to develop a cadence that works for you. There are seasons in your life when you're going to have to dig deep and the pedal strokes are going to be more difficult. Which to me means that to set yourself up for success, you have to intentionally reserve seasons to save energy and prepare. (15:43) There is and will be no perfect ride. (17:33) What in your life are you rushing to complete? Or what in your life are you pushing forward, struggling to get to the top of, or trying to figure out? ••••• Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Click here to receive weekly resources and insights from women around the globe who share their stories, knowledge and experiences. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook

Episode 14 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast I see a lot of us holding back from using all that we have to offer as unique individuals. And it's caused me to question, 'What are we waiting for?' Today in the podcast we review (3) powerful truths and practices that will allow you to recognize the worth of your gifts (your greatness) and help us both clear the slate of any thoughts of hierarchy, doubt and/or fear that cause us to stop waiting and start doing. You have greatness to offer—What are you waiting for?? Join me and listen, reflect and be inspired, as we learn the incredible value behind our 'Why?' and practice Living as we Intend together! Whether you schedule a few minutes to begin your day or multi-task while listening for needed renewal, I look forward to being a part of your journey—and you a part of mine! Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you in advance. I appreciate you!! xo~D Extra Resources: Resources for Growth: Choose the uncomfortable path Do you have specific hopes and desires that you wish to fulfill? Do you crave happiness, peace and seek connection with others? How about this: Have you also experienced seasons of uncertainty when you haven't felt fulfilled, lost some of your hope or didn't have the peace that you fully needed? This moment that you are feeling serves a particular purpose. Find out why... http://beyouandthrive.com/choose-the-uncomfortable-path/ Summary of Podcast: What are you waiting for? (00:55) I see a lot of us holding back from using all that we have to offer as unique individuals. Honestly, there are times that I hold back giving all that I have to offer. (3:49) Have you ever thought, ‘Is what I have to offer REALLY desired by someone? Is it really needed?' (5:00) There is no doubt that we each have a uniqueness about us. You have rare characteristics that others don't possess. (7:18) In our incredibly creative and hi-tech society, there are millions of avenues to use as vehicles to get our unique message across. (9:24) And I witnessed her struggle of having to let go of this gift she was given to publically speak. It was hard because once you fully comprehend the worth, value and responsibility we each have to share our gifts with others, it's devastating to not be able to use a gift that you were given. (11:05) You see, our gifts are adaptable and the vehicle that you use, to offer what you have to give, isn't as important as the offering itself—it's the passion within their use that matters. (13:30) What other people think about me is none of my business. (16:21) And at that place you are independent of the negative opinions of other people. I believe this is one of the greatest gifts of freedom. There is no time or reason for comparisons when it comes to sharing what we uniquely have to give. (19:00) A, B, C  methods: Acceptance, Bravery, Confidence ••••• Visit the Be You and Thrive website and connect with 'D' and an authentic community of women! www.beyouandthrive.com Providing women with educational tools & insightful resources to live an intentional lifestyle •  •  • Be You and Thrive is cultivating an authentic community of women who join together to encourage, empower, offer hope and ignite bravery. Click here to receive weekly resources and insights from women around the globe who share their stories, knowledge and experiences. Connect with Be You and Thrive on Instagram @beyouandthrivepodcast and Facebook