The Pushing Beauty Podcast

This is third sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcast called Someone Died in the Desert. As I was driving home in the desert I came upon an accident where someone had died. In this episode I share with you what happened afterward and explore the topic of death.

This is a sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcast called The Desert Diaries. This episode is called Lessons from the Desert. In it I share with you what I've been learning being out here in the desert, specifically the elements (and, like, people dying).

In Episode 21, I answer a question I received from a listener. I think it's one many people grapple with after somewhat amicable breakups, "Should I be friends with my ex?" I explore my past relationships and my thoughts on being friends with our exes. Show Notes: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/the-pushing-beauty-podcast/should-you-be-friends-with-your-ex

In Episode 20, I answer an often asked question about where I get my discipline. The answer is not as straight forward as you might expect.  

This is the first sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcastcalled The Desert Diaries. This episode is called Welcome to Wonder Valley. In it I share with you the story of how I came to own a homestead cabin in the high desert.

In episode 18 you'll hear a recording of me being celebrated on my writer's call. I had just finished the first draft of my book, and I use this moment to talk about the importance of celebrating ourselves.

In this episode I share with you something I found in an old journal and talk about how relentless healing has changed my life.

In this episode you'll hear me read from an article I wrote about Cafe Gratitude's business practices and how they can be incorporated into your relational life.        

In this episode, I'm reading an article I wrote for Pushing Beauty and sharing information about my new workshop: Show & Tell. Show & Tell is a monthly workshop for creatives who are ready to be seen and heard. Now more than ever we are feeling caled to speak our truth and share our voices. For sensitive people it can feel really difficult to share our souls with the world. This group is a safe space to work with being witnessed in your creative expression. This workshop is for you if you're ready to move through insecurities, risk using your voice, and release what's keeping you small.

In my first ever interview, I chat with my brother and friend, Matt D'Avella about minimalism, how Matt created the film Minimalism, and how minimalism can impact your life. Matt is the director, producer, editor, and filmmaker behind Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things. You might have seen it on Netflix, and if you haven't you can search for it there once you finish listening to the show.  

Reading Recs is a series where I tell you a little about some of the books I've been reading, why I'm feeling them, and maybe give you a little reading. After this episode, Reading Recs will be a segment toward the end of the episode instead of a full segment themselves. In this episode, I discuss The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, and I focus on his points about being in hitting our glass ceilings in relationships.

For the moments you feel like it might never get better. For the times when you right you pain and want nothing more than to feel good. For the recognition that when you're in the darkest moments you still have a choice. 

Reading Recs is a series where I tell you a little about some of the books I've been reading, why I'm feeling them, and maybe give you a little reading. In this episode, I discuss two books for writers or artists: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and On Writing by Stephen King.

Yes, I did! In this episode, I share with you how my book came to be, and then I read with you some excerpts. If you'd like to know when the book officially launches click here.

Clearing Out Energy (Specifically, My Closet) by Michelle D'Avella

I get emails several times a week from people who struggle with anxiety. It's something I have experienced throughout my life as well. In this episode I speak about how anxiety shows up in my life and the ways I work through it. Anxiety is a teacher, just like all the other emotions we experience. If you can learn to work with it you can begin to understand yourself better. This episode is for you if you experience anxiety and want to learn how to understand what it means for your life.

In the times I was coming out of my depression I would have slivers of deep insights into who I really was: an incredibly beautiful, soulful, loving person who is worthy of the best things life offers up to us all. And in those times I would write myself letters reminding me of this. In my dark times I would read them, and they helped me reconnect to myself. So I thought these letters, or diaries, would help you while you're in the dark. Included are excerpts from my dark moments, the things I learned to get me through it in a healthy way, and Pep Talks to remind you of who you are and the strength you have to get through this. THE NEW AUDIO VERSION I have recently recorded an audio version of The Heartbreak Diaries for those of you who prefer to simply hit play, close your eyes, and let the messaging in. You will be added to the mailing list to get the daily diaries, and you will also receive all the audio files all at once if you need a big dose of support. Learn more here: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/breathwork-for-the-brokenhearted-course

In the times I was coming out of my depression I would have slivers of deep insights into who I really was: an incredibly beautiful, soulful, loving person who is worthy of the best things life offers up to us all. And in those times I would write myself letters reminding me of this. In my dark times I would read them, and they helped me reconnect to myself. So I thought these letters, or diaries, would help you while you're in the dark. Included are excerpts from my dark moments, the things I learned to get me through it in a healthy way, and Pep Talks to remind you of who you are and the strength you have to get through this. THE NEW AUDIO VERSION I have recently recorded an audio version of The Heartbreak Diaries for those of you who prefer to simply hit play, close your eyes, and let the messaging in. You will be added to the mailing list to get the daily diaries, and you will also receive all the audio files all at once if you need a big dose of support. Learn more here: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/breathwork-for-the-brokenhearted-course

In the times I was coming out of my depression I would have slivers of deep insights into who I really was: an incredibly beautiful, soulful, loving person who is worthy of the best things life offers up to us all. And in those times I would write myself letters reminding me of this. In my dark times I would read them, and they helped me reconnect to myself. So I thought these letters, or diaries, would help you while you're in the dark. Included are excerpts from my dark moments, the things I learned to get me through it in a healthy way, and Pep Talks to remind you of who you are and the strength you have to get through this. THE NEW AUDIO VERSION I have recently recorded an audio version of The Heartbreak Diaries for those of you who prefer to simply hit play, close your eyes, and let the messaging in. You will be added to the mailing list to get the daily diaries, and you will also receive all the audio files all at once if you need a big dose of support. Learn more here: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/breathwork-for-the-brokenhearted-course

Boundaries are incredibly important on the healing journey. They help us see how clear we are about ourselves, how comfortable we feel expressing our truth, and the people in our lives who show us respect.

Jealousy is an energy we often condemn. It can be really ugly. It can also show you where you're not showing up in your life. In this short episode, I talk about how jealousy can serve you. This episode is for anyone who experiences jealousy (pretty much everyone) and wants to use it to grow.

In this episode, I speak about my upcoming course How to Feel Beautiful. We live in a time where we're disconnected from our bodies and wasting a lot of energy on comparison and judgment. This is precious energy that could be spent living the lives we truly want. Learn More: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/feel-beautiful

In the first episode of Currently Reading I share the two books by Anthony William that I am totally loving right now. You'll want to listen to this episode if you have any mystery illnesses.

This is the story of grief after a blindsiding breakup.

In this episode I tell the story about how I discovered the simple but profound tool of my own breath and how manipulating my breathing pattern changed my life. You can learn more about Breathwork and how to try it out yourself here: http://pushingbeauty.com/breathe

In the debut episode of The Pushing Beauty Podcast I discuss my 30 Day Choose Yourself Challenge and invite you in for the ride. Learn more about the challenge here: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/choose-yourself-challenge/