The Small Queendom Podcast

Adam is back on the show and we give you the play by play of our Disney trip! It's another long episode, but we tried to give some tips for all of the other non-disney families considering taking their first trip.  We had a wonderful time and talk about our highlights from each park, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios & Epcot, while visiting with our 6 and 3 year olds. We also talk about what we liked and didn't like about our resort, how we navigated transportation with a double stroller, and which parks we wished we had more time to explore.  Shoutout to Danielle Williams who helped Leah plan the basic agenda, sign up for Fast Passes, and make dining reservations. Her help and guidance truly made the difference in us enjoying our time. (*not sponsored*) If you want Danielle to help you plan your Disney vacation you can find her ON FACEBOOK or email her directly: d.williams@keytotheworldtravel.com  ** Due to holiday travel, no show for 12/2 but we will resume the following week one more time before taking time off for Christmas.**

Finally, Adam (my hubby) is here on the show! We are here for a sit down to jam on our marriage, our strengths, parenting in light of our favorite tool for personal growth, the Enneagram. Adam is a 5, The Investigator/Observer and Leah is a 3, The Achiever.  We think a 5 and a 3 is a powerful combination and we are here to talk about it!    If you enjoyed hearing from Adam, let us know and tag a screenshot while you are listening on IG or Facebook  with @smallqueendom and @NokingbutChrist    Adam's Website: https://www.nokingbutchrist.org    Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nokingbutchrist     Facebook Instagram     Curious about essential oils? Support the show by purchasing here through Leah Wellness Advocate #280977

Recently I attended a business conference for women and we were prompted to write a letter of encouragement for someone in the room. My stream of consciousness encouragement immediately turned to not quitting even when in the messy middle.   I think a lot of us feel like we are in the middle of things and feel ready to throw in the towel. This is your pep talk to keep. going. don't. quit.  Imagine it's just you and me having a pep talk on the phone.            "Don't Quit" By John Greenleaf Whittier     When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit. Life is strange with its twists and turns As every one of us sometimes learns And many a failure comes about When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow— You may succeed with another blow. Success is failure turned inside out— The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell just how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit— It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.  

Ever received [good] news that changed everything? My guest sure did and in today's episode we hear from twin mom turned brilliant branding strategist Jessica Lynn.  Jessica has a hilarious story about how her career shift came about and more.  If you are considering getting in to the online space, already have a presence and want to make it cohesive, you will really appreciate the tips and principles Jessica share in this conversation.  Check out Jessica's latest! Grab a ready-made brand at The Branding Bar. Everything you need to craft a luxe look online for the tip-jar price.  Check it out here! Jessica's website: https://www.jessicalynndesign.com  Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Have a suggestion for a topic, a "Here's What Happened" segment, want to leave feedback or ask Leah about essential oils?  Send an email to Leah@smallqueendom.com      Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Guest Intro: “I Don't Know What's Gonna Kill Me” by A.M. Beef  

Am I the only person who likes going through friend's makeup bags? I love knowing what other people use.  So this episode is all about my favorite natural and clean focused makeup products.   Go to the episode webpage for full list with links! Episode 61 Shownotes My favorite lipsticks from Axiology, Link for website.    Get my weekly email like my other friends! Click here and you'll receive my gorgeous Queen For A Day guide too.          Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost  Intro: “I Don't Know What's Gonna Kill Me” by A.M. Beef

Today I get to introduce you to one of my favorite people, Nicole Dyer. Nicole is the owner and founder of White Birch Food & Juice in Southwest Virginia and represents so many wonderful things. On top of being a young female food entrepreneur in a small southern town, Nicole has a well rounded approach to health, wellness, and how to tune in to what your individual body needs. We talk about juice cleanses, my not so great experience with celery juice, Ayurvedic principles of the different bodies and what it means to simultaneously build something out of passion and do the inner work. I think you're going to like that and I know for a fact White Birch will find a spot on your bucket list for the near future. Find more about Nicole:  White Birch on Instagram White Birch on the web       Have you ever tried doTERRA essential oils? If not, you're in luck! I'm starting my "Season of Samples" and would LOVE to send some oil love your way. Simply send me an email "I want to try a sample" and it will be on the way!  Email me here:  Leah@smallqueendom.com  Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Guest Intro: “I Don't Know What's Gonna Kill Me” by A.M. Beef Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef  

Smooth skin, clarity, brightness, rosy cheeks, reduced fine lines, improved tone, alternative to Botox? SIGN ME UP! We are talking about Gua Sha. This self-massage is the new darling of the natural beauty world! I tried Gua Sha daily for 30 days and loved my results, matter of fact I'm obsessed and it's my new favorite way to take care of my skin along with oil cleansing.  Here is my experience and a little bit on why this is the key to healthy lymphatic flow in your face and neck!    Favorite Gua Sha resources:  Britta's IG page   The stone I use and a great blog on Gua Sha     Would you like to try a sample of doTERRA essential oils? I would LOVE to send some your way. The experience is everything!  Simply send me an email "I want to try a sample"! and let me know what type of oil you would like to try.... sleep, digestion, muscle recovery, stress, headaches, or more!   Email me here:  Leah@smallqueendom.com    Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef  

This episode is a LONG TIME COMING! I'm calling it Part 3 to MY STORY and if you missed part 1 & 2 check out episodes 19 and 20 from exactly a year ago when I took the time to outline a bit about my past.  This conversation is almost sacred to me because I treasure my relationship with my brother and my sister so much. I almost wondered if I should share it here but I think there is value here. I hope for the many of you who have reached out and shared about your own estrangement or isolation from you family that you are encouraged to do the personal work and be open to restoration. And I also hope to inspire you over the next couple months especially with the holidays coming around, that you take time to ask hard and deep questions to your brothers and sisters and take time to process and visit old and wonderful memories. You share a bond that withstands time and space.   Here is the conversation I had with my sister, Sarah and my brother Jared!   Catch up on Parts 1 & 2 by downloading  Episode 19  &  Episode 20 Have you downloaded my FREE mobile Lightroom Preset? Get it here!  (*Save DNG file to camera roll and import to Lightroom for use!*) Have you thought about buying essential oils? You can purchase through Leah and receive the world's most loved essential oils, doTERRA, and have access to Leah's wellness community and exclusive goodies. Here are some favorite choices to get started:           Purchase doTERRA with Leah! (ID# 280977)    OR    Starter Kit: 10 oils with coconut oil      Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Guest Intro: “I Don't Know What's Gonna Kill Me” by A.M. Beef Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef  

Low Impact Living isn't just a trend anymore, it's a necessity! Join us for a great chat with Emily Gwin who is seriously a pro at finding old treasure wherever she goes be it a thrift store, estate sale, flea market and everywhere in between. Emily gives some great advice and shares some fun stories behind finding the drool worthy pieces and how history lives on through recycling yesteryear!    We also turn the conversation to a very important topic- drinking culture and how it is thrown at women everywhere we turn. Emily even shares her story and journey to sobriety. Grateful to be able to have these kinds of conversations.    Connect with Emily on INSTAGRAM!      Do you love the show? Consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts!  Have you thought about buying essential oils? You can purchase through Leah and receive the world's most loved essential oils, doTERRA, and have access to Leah's wellness community and exclusive goodies. Here are some favorite choices to get started:           Purchase doTERRA with Leah! (ID# 280977)  OR  Starter Kit: 8 oils with coconut oil and diffuser OR    Starter Kit: 10 oils with coconut oil        Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Transition: Cheescake by Ian Post Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef    

RAW MILK!  Part 2 Got milk? Raw milk that is! Let's finish up with part 2 of last week's episode. We are picking up right where we left off, Dwayne is going to share about Goshen's Creamery and how it is truly the best compromise for those not able to take part in a herd share or no longer wanting to buy convention dairy. There are lots of angles to this conversation and it is not cut and dry. As consumers we can use our dollars to decide where we want the food industry to go. Your spending habits are powerful.  I hope you feel inspired to seek out the farmers in your area and find the ones using innovative and responsible methods!      Find Dwayne online: https://www.goshenhomestead.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goshenhomestead/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goshen_homestead/       Purchase doTERRA with Leah! (ID# 280977)  OR  Starter Kit: 8 oils with coconut oil and diffuser OR  Starter Kit: 10 oils with coconut oil            Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Transition: “Franz” by Tomas Herudek Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef  

RAW MILK!  Part 1 Got milk? Raw milk that is! Let's dive in to a pretty controversial topic - milk! There are lots of angles to this conversation and it is not cut and dry. My guest, Dwayne McIntyre from Goshen Homestead and Creamery gives us lots of talking points and it was so good I split it in to 2 parts. Be sure to share this with a friend and click the subscribe button to hear part 2 next week!    Find Dwayne online: https://www.goshenhomestead.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goshenhomestead/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goshen_homestead/      Do you love the show? Consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts!      Have you been thinking about buying essential oils? There is only 1 company doing the do-diligence to care for the customers, the growers and the planet and that is doTERRA. To purchase through Leah and receive tons of resources and support go to smallqueendom.com/buyoils            FREE eBook to help your kiddos have a healthy and great school year!: http://smallqueendom.com/healthykids        Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Transition: “Franz” by Tomas Herudek Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef  

Have you ever turned over everyday products from the grocery store and looked at all the additives? Or even considered the type of preservatives used in your shampoo or face cream? These things are important and don't have to be scary and overwhelming to clean up.  Today's guest is Karalynne Call from Just.Ingredients on Instagram and she is here to talk all about why it's important to use clean and natural products and give some tips and offer resources to take out the overwhelm!    **Be sure to take a screenshot while listening to the show and post on your instagram stories and tag us @smallqueendom and @just.ingredients  . An easy way I have cleared out the chemicals in my own home is using essential oils. Check out my 3 favorite basic packages to start you on the journey! smallqueendom.com/buyoils          FREE eBook:: http://smallqueendom.com/healthykids        Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Transition: “Franz” by Tomas Herudek Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef  

  Here's What Happened when I tried out Future Self Journaling for 30 days!   Have you heard of the game changing practice of keeping a Future Self Journal? Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist on Instagram) has honed this practice and stresses it's importance for anyone wanting to disrupt behavioral patterns and create who you want to become.  If you haven't listened to the episode she was a guest on, be sure to check out EPSIDE 37. Listen in to what happened when I Future Self-Journaled AND the way I have incorporated it in to a great new daily journal practice including gratitude, dreams and my top 3 action steps for the day. Here is the link to learn exact steps to Future Self Journal: https://yourholisticpsychologist.com  ***Want some Small Queendom Podcast Swag? Simply leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts (in the app or on a desktop in iTunes) and if I read your review on the show YOU WIN!!!******    DOWNLOAD my Journal printable HERE: smallqueendom.com/journal Check out the AromaTouch Diffused Kit and other essential oils I recommend: smallqueendom.com/buyoils    Keep Your Kids Healthy/Back to School eBOOK!  http://smallqueendom.com/healthykids  Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef

I am honored to welcome Emily Wright, founder of doTERRA to the podcast. This conversation was so meaningful for me and I found myself really soaking in the wisdom of a woman who is a leader to so many and has taken the essential oil world to a new dimension and raises up the lives of women all across the globe.   Today you will hear Emily share vulnerable stories and meaningful ways she continues to show up each and everday. I don't want to spoil any of it, so just be sure to listen all the way through! Be sure to visit the full show page for more resources and links!  smallqueendom.com/emily Get Leah's Oil Cheat Sheet HERE!     *Purchase essential oils by visiting www.smallqueendom.com/buyoils        Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Transition: “Franz” by Tomas Herudek Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef 

Welcome to Season 2! It feels great to be back with the show. In today's episode I hope to leave you with a couple really useful nuggets how I tackle each challenge that comes my way. Many of my tips here I use daily.    Is it just me or does it feel like life is made up of one hard thing after the other? And that's just the day by day, not to mention if we actually have ambition to live at a higher level of wellness, goals, or healthy relationships!  I personally believe doing hard things is like a muscle that can be trained and honed and with 3 simple ingredients ( tools, skillset, mindset ) you can take on any challenge with EASE.   The second half of the show I give a little life update and share some things I have been working on. Season 2 greets us with a podcast facelift, new music, new guests, and more!  Also the podcast now has an INSTAGRAM be sure to follow it for all the BEHIND THE SCENES and more: www.instagram.com/smallqueendompodcast      If you would like to support the show and help me keep it sustainable I would love for you to check out the links and services I offer and of course, share the show with a friend!      Items mentioned: *Purchase essential oils by visiting www.smallqueendom.com/buyoils   *Check out Scrib'd for audiobooks, digital books, magazines, sheet music and more! https://www.scribd.com/g/7aqg7k Music: Theme: “Sweet Georgia” by Assaf Ayalon Outro: Arcade by Generation Lost Transition: “Franz” by Tomas Herudek Ad: “Edo by Dawn” by A. M. Beef

Lots to celebrate here on the podcast!  This is the 50th episode, the podcast has it's 1st birthday this week, we are officially streaming in 60 countries and counting and just getting started!      I thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane and visit our most popular episodes with a soundbite.  Today's episode will feature Episode 37 with Dr. Nicole LePera, Episode 19 when I shared my personal story, Episode 8 with Beth McCord and the Enneagram, Episode 45 with Jared Moon in Nepal, and Episode 14 with Megan Knorpp. Enjoy!!   **Important!** Would you take 2 minutes to fill out the podcast listener sturvey? This feedback will help me as I create and plan content for season 2. Find it here: https://forms.gle/A1EcGeag5qH9jyzx7        ---Don't forget I will be taking a short break from regular episodes, but I will be back in August with Season 2! Hit that SUBCRIBE button to get all the notifications!      Stay Strong, Be Kind!  

Would you believe that I spent 15+ years of my life HATING the area I lived in, then one day I actually decided to get out in my community and take advantage of what it had to offer...SPOILER ALERT: I have fallen in love.   Today's episode is walking you through a brainstorm to create a top 10 list of "Must See/Do" for your area and then get out there and do it! Sometimes taking a trip or vacation isn't an option and staying one more day at home is no bueno either, I hope this episode inspires you to become a tourist in your own hometown.   Did you make your top 10 list? Share it with me over on Instagram and tag me @smallqueendom  ANNOUNCEMENT:  After episode 50 airs I will be taking a slight break this summer from releasing weekly episodes, but do not fear: Season 2 of the podcast will return late July/early August. Be sure to click the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified when the new episodes drop.  SURVEY: Please take this brief survey to help direct Season 2! https://forms.gle/FXDyVhFJRoeyv6DL6       Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Do you want to buy essential oils? I'd love to help you out there. Send me a quick message about what you're looking for and I will be glad to help you! Referrals always welcome!  Leah@smallqueendom.com     

Homebirth! It can be polarizing "Who would actually give birth at home?" "Isn't it dangerous?" "I could never do it all natural!"  I used to think all of these thoughts too and then it was me working with a midwife, laboring at home, and pushing my baby out on my bed! I promise it's not as wild as it sounds and to take away some of the stigma here is my tale of when Peter joined our family.    Did you enjoy this episode? Please click the "subscribe" button and share it with a friend!    Did you download my free lightroom preset? Find Tea with Honey here:  https://bit.ly/2PNuxR3       Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Do you want to buy essential oils? I'd love to help you out there. Send me a quick message here and I will help you pick out the right oils for your needs. Referrals always welcome!  Leah@smallqueendom.com 

Quick, when I say the word "hormonal" what comes to your mind? Probably a mood swing and PMS....am I right?  Well hormones are so much more than your period and actually can play a big role in the overall health of your body. Today I'm talking to Natropath Dr. Patti Haebe, a women's hormone expert and we take a 30,000 ft view over how hormones work in the body and a few of the big hitters - Estrogen, Progesterone, Cortisol and more. We even get in to detoxification and talk about the liver and (gasp!) poo. What!?    Be sure to click the subscribe button and share this episode with a friend! And if you take a screenshot tag me @smallqueendom!  Are you one of my people!? My email people that is! Lots of goodies always coming your way and an extra moment for us to connect outside of the podcast.  Sign up here and grab my beautiful free eBook QUEEN FOR A DAY:  https://bit.ly/2FeQZkD      Connect with Dr. Patti Haebe on Instagram! https://bit.ly/2VkW8dE    **Do you want to buy essential oils? You're in luck! it's my day job! I'd love to assist you, thanks for thinking of me  Send me a quick email, tell me what you need and I'll give you the inside track: Leah@smallqueendom.com 

How do you respond to things - proactively or reactively? To be honest, as much as i want to think of myself as a proactive person, I have a ways to go but half the battle is knowing what reactive even means!  I hope this breakdown on the way we respond, act, communicate and the types of things we focus on our energy on helps you get closer to your zone of genius. (Or at least be a little more effective on a daily basis).  Did you download my free lightroom preset? Find Tea with Honey here:  https://bit.ly/2PNuxR3       Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Ready to buy essential oils or want to be a part of my doTERRA referral program, I would be honored to assist you!  Send me an email, I'll get back right back to you: Leah@smallqueendom.com 

 This episode came out of nowhere for me and yet, it could possibly be my favorite one yet. I hope we pull back the curtain on the essential oil industry and help you be a more CONSCIOUS CONSUMER in the area of essential oils and natural products claiming to use them. Pay close attention to how our guest, doTERRA strategic sourcing manager, Jared Moon, defines "Pure & Natural" and what those important terms actually mean. Hopefully this will shed light on the process, the heart, and the reason to be VERY picky when it comes to the oils we purchase. Enjoy!  If you love this episode consider sharing it with a friend and giving me a short review and rating on iTunes!  LINKS:   doTERRA's sourcing model: https://sourcetoyou.com/en/growers    doTERRA's foundation: https://doterrahealinghands.org      Jared's appearance in the Petitgrain sourcing video: https://youtu.be/TknNPRBf6Ws      ***Feeling inspired to take part and purchase doTERRA's essential oils? Be sure to connect with a doTERRA Wellness Advocate you know and trust. Don't have one? I would be honored to have you be my customer. You can email me  Leah@smallqueendom.com for customized help or you can purchase either of these kits, my favorites.    Healthy Habits Kit: https://doterra.me/yyuciuwl  AromaTouch Diffused Kit: https://doterra.me/bI4pdW0d    *My customers will receive a welcome package from me with goodies and a reference book to get started!  *International customers select country at checkout.   

I did it, Nepal was everything I hoped for and more and in today's episode I invited Spring Esteppe and Betsy Balkcom to help me break down all the elements - the water project, the co-impact sourcing with wintergree, the BUS RIDE, the potty "situation", Days for Girls, our experience witnessing the religion, the FOOD, and what are biggest takeaways are. Because we got long winded and hey! because I can, the full conversation is in two parts, be sure to click the SUBSCRIBE button and the next second part will show up to you inbox tomorrow.       LINKS:  Who we partner with in Nepal: https://www.choicehumanitarian.org/nepal      doTERRA's foundation: https://doterrahealinghands.org      doTERRA's sourcing model: https://sourcetoyou.com/en/growers        ***Feeling inspired to take part and purchase doTERRA's essential oils? Be sure to connect with a doTERRA Wellness Advocate you know and trust. Don't have one? I would be honored to have you be my customer. You can email me  Leah@smallqueendom.com for customized help or you can purchase either of these kits, my favorites.    Healthy Habits Kit: https://doterra.me/yyuciuwl  AromaTouch Diffused Kit: https://doterra.me/bI4pdW0d    *My customers will receive a welcome package from me with goodies and a reference book to get started!  *International customers select country at checkout.   

I did it, Nepal was everything I hoped for and more and in today's episode I invited Spring Esteppe and Betsy Balkcom to help me break down all the elements - the water project, the co-impact sourcing with wintergree, the BUS RIDE, the potty "situation", Days for Girls, our experience witnessing the religion, the FOOD, and what are biggest takeaways are. Because we got long winded and hey! because I can, the full conversation is in two parts, be sure to click the SUBSCRIBE button and the next second part will show up to you inbox tomorrow.       LINKS:  Who we partner with in Nepal: https://www.choicehumanitarian.org/nepal      doTERRA's foundation: https://doterrahealinghands.org      doTERRA's sourcing model: https://sourcetoyou.com/en/growers        ***Feeling inspired to take part and purchase doTERRA's essential oils? Be sure to connect with a doTERRA Wellness Advocate you know and trust. Don't have one? I would be honored to have you be my customer. You can email me  Leah@smallqueendom.com for customized help or you can purchase either of these kits, my favorites.    Healthy Habits Kit: https://doterra.me/yyuciuwl  AromaTouch Diffused Kit: https://doterra.me/bI4pdW0d    *My customers will receive a welcome package from me with goodies and a reference book to get started!  *International customers select country at checkout.   

  Fellow podcaster, Taylor Elyse Morrison joins Leah on the show to talk how to define your mission, vision, and the different types of self-care. Be sure to check out the links below and subscribe to her podcast!    Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorelysemorrison/  Taylor's Website: https://taylorelyse.com  Taylor's Podcast, Be School, : click here    Read/Learn the Enneagram Type Descriptions: click here   Take Strengths Finder Test : click here      Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Ready to buy essential oils or want to be a part of my doTERRA referral program, I would be honored to assist you!  Send me an email, I'll get back right back to you: Leah@smallqueendom.com 

Here is a short message, one I hope you will linger on and continue to cultivate and activate the intention you set for yourself in 2019.   I'll be back next week! You can catch up on Nepal adventures by catching me over on Instagram.  Stay Strong, Be Kind - Leah  *Poem by Morgan Harper Nichols   Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Ready to buy essential oils or want to be a part of my doTERRA referral/affiliate program? Send me an email, I'll get back right back to you: Leah@smallqueendom.com 

Today's episode is a fun, super intriguing and alllllll about the skin! You will love hearing from The Therapeutic Skin Coach, Hayley Wood as she walks us through intuitive skin care. We cover daily at home skin rituals, loving your liver for glowing skin, facial mapping and reflexology, and a whole lot more. Be sure to take a screenshot and tag @smallqueendom and @therapeuticskincoach in your IG stories!   Hayley's website: https://www.therapeuticskincoach.com   Hayley's IG: https://www.instagram.com/therapeuticskincoach/  Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Ready to buy essential oils or want to be a part of my doTERRA referral program? Send me an email, I'll get back right back to you: Leah@smallqueendom.com 

"Flotation therapy" "Sensory Deprivation"  "Isolation Tanks"  "R.E.S.T." Today's 2nd installment of the "Here's What Happened Series" has many names, but you'll have to listen to find out what the heck it is and how my experience was floating!  Thanks again to Salt of the Earth in Abingdon, Virginia for helping me out with my Here's What Happened series!  Have an idea of something I should try for the Here's What Happened series? send me an email Leah@smallqueendom.com and I just may try it out!  Rule #1: It cannot be harmful, must have a positive benefit.  Rule #2: I need to do it for a significant duration or frequency during my experiment, enough to feel the effects.    Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Ready to buy essential oils or want to be a part of my doTERRA referral program? Send me an email, I'll get back right back to you: Leah@smallqueendom.com   

A significant portion of who I am and what I am made of comes from my experience as a pianist, accompanist, and overall, musician. Today's episode is a nugget on intention of our attention and mindfulness in each moment. This lesson came to me really powerfully with my time producing and performing The Wizard of Oz and I am grateful.  Enneagram students, I briefly cover the stances (withdrawing, aggressive, compliant) and the orientation to time each of the types. For a beautiful and important explanation further, be sure to check out The Enneagram Journey, Episode 50 with Suzann Stabile for a longer discussion.    Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  **Ready to buy essential oils or want to be a part of my doTERRA referral program? Send me an email, I'll get back right back to you: Leah@smallqueendom.com   

You are in for a treat with this episode. Dr. Nicole LePera AKA "The Holistic Psychologist" joins Leah and chats about gut health, addictive emotions, future self-journaling, boundaries and the fact that we all have a choice. We have the ability to change and grow and heal from the events and the patterns of our past. This is a message we all need RIGHT NOW.    Be sure to take a screenshot and share this episode on your social media and with your friends. Tag us @smallqueendom and @the.holistic.psychologist  Find Dr. Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/  Dr. Nicole LePera's Website: https://yourholisticpsychologist.com    To purchase essential oils go to smallqueendom.com/buyoils   Check out my FREE essential oil cheat sheet, my favorite tool to support my wellness journey: http://smallqueendom.com/cheatsheet  Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom   Episode Webpage : Click Here  

Ain't nobody got time to be sick! But sometimes it happens even with our best intentions. This episode I share what I reach for to boost immunity and help us get over the germs faster, of course it's all natural.   The goal is to help you have a stronger first line of defense.  Included:  Lypo-spheric Vitamin C Activated Charcoal Elderberry Syrup Fire Cider iTOVI mobile scanner My GAME CHANGING oil protocol Epsom Salts Steam Mug   Links to items mentioned (contains affil.) iTOVI health scanner : https://goo.gl/qyFDmX  Symphony of Cells protocol oils, enough for 80 + + protocols : https://doterra.me/5LBBmNfq  Lipo-spheric Vitamin C : https://amzn.to/2tPpa9Q    Activated Charcoal : https://amzn.to/2GU4h6d  Fire Cider : https://amzn.to/2tLtK91  Epsom Salts: https://amzn.to/2H9Km2a  Elderberry Syrup : https://amzn.to/2IKvJou    Elderberry Gummies we bought : https://amzn.to/2tNISmD  Leah's Probiotic : https://doterra.me/mPbRzhyt      Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com   

Have you ever heard the term Imposter Syndrome? If not, most likely you have felt it but didn't know the name. It means to internally feel like a fraud and that you will be found out and something a lot of self-employed women feel.  Have you ever described yourself as an "introverted extrovert" or vice versa? Then you just may be an AMBIVERT!    Breakthrough Coach for women, Tara Wagner unpacks these ideas and several others in today's episode. Be sure to check out her youtube channel for more incredible resources and tools!  Tara's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/tarawagner  Tara's Website: https://xotara.us    Tara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarawagner/    DON'T FORGET to **Pay the Love Forward*** by leaving a review on iTunes.  As a thank-you to anyone who leaves a review on iTunes for The Small Queendom Podcast through February 2019, Leah will donate $5 in your honor to https://lovedoes.org and https://preemptivelove.org these are Leah's favorite organizations doing amazing work. Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  Hygge in a box, Emotional Aromatherapy set + diffuser: https://doterra.me/63I37VCs   

Hygge it's a funny sounding Danish word with a big impact. Its the art of coziness and hominess and a beautiful way to create a sense of connection and comfort. I think many of my listeners are already practicing Hygge and didn't even know it!       DON'T FORGET to **Pay the Love Forward*** by leaving a review. ***Pay  the LOVE forward***: As a thank-you to anyone who leaves a review on iTunes for The Small Queendom Podcast through February 2019, Leah will donate $5 in your honor to https://lovedoes.org and https://preemptivelove.org these are Leah's favorite organizations doing amazing work. Hygge in a box, Emotional Aromatherapy set + diffuser: https://doterra.me/63I37VCs  Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com     

Part 2 with Jackie Ritz. We talk about Miscarriage and the genetic mutation MTHFR.  And to lighten things up with dig in to Jackie's new book, The Home Apothecary  and the Small Queendom traditions of Dream MASH and quick fire questions.      Jackie's BOOK - The Home Apothecary: https://homeapothecary.thepaleomama.com/product-launch-order-form24855624  Jackie's Website: https://thepaleomama.com Jackie's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thepaleomama/     Get the (FREE) Enneagram Gift Guide: Sweetheart Edition here: https://bit.ly/2TCFPZM   *Pay the LOVE Forward* leave us a review on iTunes and Leah will donate $5 in your honor to https://lovedoes.org or https://preemptivelove.org .   Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom    Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com                   Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/   

Part 1 of 2 : Jackie Ritz from The Paleo Mama blog tells all on today's podcast! We talk balking beauty standards, her breast EX-plant story, business and more. Jackie is an Enneagram 7 and you are going to love both parts of our story. Part 2 will be released on Wednesday, be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE to be notified when the next part drops!  Get the (FREE) Enneagram Gift Guide: Sweetheart Edition here: https://bit.ly/2TCFPZM   *Pay the LOVE Forward* leave us a review on iTunes and Leah will donate $5 in your honor to https://lovedoes.org or https://preemptivelove.org .   Jackie's Website: https://thepaleomama.com   Jackie's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thepaleomama/       Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom    Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com                   Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/ 

You all, I love to try stuff- specifically stuff that is healthy for me!  And I'm introducing you to a fun new series in the podcast "Here's What Happened" a once a month(-ish) installment where I try different health routines or lifestyle hacks out and then report back.   Today's episode is about when I went to the Sauna 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Enjoy!    Check out this article to learn alllll about how to "sauna": http://mthfr.net/benefits-of-sauna/2015/01/13/  DON'T FORGET to **Pay the Love Forward*** by leaving a review. ***Pay  the LOVE forward***: As a thank-you to anyone who leaves a review on iTunes for The Small Queendom Podcast through February 2019, Leah will donate $5 in your honor to https://lovedoes.org and https://preemptivelove.org these are Leah's favorite organizations doing amazing work. Did you catch last week's Weekly Cleaning Goals Checklist? Find it here: https://bit.ly/2MznxWs  Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  Ready to get started with with doTERRA essential oils? Purchase Leah's favorite starter set here: https://doterra.me/WVStgNsa   

In today's episode, get some tangible, practical tips to keeping a consistently clean and tidy home. Leah chats with her friend Alyssa who keeps a weekly cleaning schedule of spreading out her chores throughout the week to make it simple and manageable. This is a practical and yet fun conversation complete with an awesome Weekly Cleaning Checklist printable sheet (See below). We also play DISNEY M*A*S*H* with Alyssa. DON'T FORGET to **Pay the Love Forward*** by leaving a review. ***Pay  the LOVE forward***: As a thank-you to anyone who leaves a review on iTunes for The Small Queendom Podcast through February 2019, Leah will donate $5 in your honor to https://lovedoes.org and https://preemptivelove.org these are Leah's favorite organizations doing amazing work. Weekly Cleaning Goals Checklist: https://bit.ly/2MznxWs  Leah's Insta:  instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's Website: www.smallqueendom.com  Ready to get started with with doTERRA essential oils? Purchase Leah's favorite starter set here: https://doterra.me/WVStgNsa   

Do you have a New Year's resolution, goals, a "Word for the year", or even just a guiding phrase? Then this is the episode for you. Did you know the brain is wired to answer questions and using the power of a well crafted question can help you create more of what you want in your life.  Instead of saying "I need to lose weight"  how about asking the question, "How can I lose weight, be happy, and still enjoy the foods that I like?"  or instead of a word of the year being Intention ask: "What am I always in the right place at the right time, being the right person and doing the right things?"    This is a very interesting and innovative way to change up your affirmations and goal setting practices.  Leah also spills the beans on how her year of fun and adventure is off to a great start with a FUN ANNOUNCEMENT.  I hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend who wants to make 2019 an amazing year too!    Mentioned in this episode: Ginger essential oil! "The Oil of Empowerment"  BE ONE OF MY FRIENDS.... Sign up to get my weekly note just for my friends every Tuesday. ----->>> www.smallqueendom.com             Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom                             Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Ready to get started with with oils? Interested in doTERRA essential oils? Email Leah today! Leah@smallqueendom.com   

This episode will help answer the questions "How do I know if a farmer is raising their livestock responsibly?" "What kind of meat should I be buying for my family?" "Is organic really the best?" "Is there a way to honor animals and still be a meat eater?" "What if I want to homestead and my partner doesn't?" And a whole lot more!  I want to introduce you to my favorite "Farmher", my friend Kelsey Jorissen! Kelsey is an Enneagram 3, former actor/filmographer turn photographer turned lover of backyard chickens, organic farming, and leading a sustainable life! It's always inspiring to hear each other's stories and Kelsey's is no exception.  And look out! There is a new Small Queendom Podcast game being introduced: MASH!!!!!   Enjoy! XO- Leah #Packagingfortheplanet: Join the movement The Holistic Home eBOOK: Learn More & Purchase Here! Kelsey's Insta: instagram.com/kelseyjorissen  Kelsey's Website: greenwillowhomestead.com Kelsey's Podcast: Positively Green Podcast Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom    Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com                   Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/   

Happy New Year!!! I really do hope 2019 is your best year yet.   I wanted to start off the new year with an unexpected twist but one that I believe has so much potential to benefit not only your health, but all of your goals through elevating your daily experience of wellness and inner intuition. This is a topic I am truly passionate about. Be sure to download the FREE printable: Click here for your Cheat Sheet!  Ready to get started with with oils? Interested in doTERRA essential oils? Email Leah today! Leah@smallqueendom.com   or click on the link to her website for more details and how to purchase.  http://smallqueendom.com/essentialoils/  Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom                             Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Modern Essentials, Reference guide for Essential Oils: https://amzn.to/2RuQLe4 

It's a Christmas Party!!!!  This is the last scheduled episode of the year, be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified of any podcast updates!    Christmas Movies:  Christmas in Connecticut Holiday Inn The Bishop's Wife The Preacher's Wife  The Shop Around the Corner You've Got Mail  The King's Speech It's a Wonderful Life Christmas Traditions: Attend a Christmas Performance  White Elephant Gift Exchange Make a Gingerbread House Visit The Biltmore House  Christmas Mixed Nuts Jeni's Ice Cream  Wake up in our own beds on Christmas Morning    GIFTS: House Plant doTERRA Essential Oils Adele, The Official natural fragrance of The Small Queendom Podcast   Christmas Diffuser Blends: Holiday Joy + Wild Orange Holiday Peace 2 Ginger 2 Frankincense 2 Wild Orange 2 Tangerine 1 Cinnamon 1 Cedarwood  Christmas Albums: A Charle Brown Christmas by Vince Guiraldi Benjamin Britton's A Ceremony of Carols Justin Bieber's Under the Mistletoe Michael Buble's Christmas Michael W. Smith, Christmas Ella Fitzgerald, A Swingin' Christmas    Spotify Playlist. Christmas at the Castle: https://open.spotify.com/user/qi3gxemvvycw913ecjy0l3o72/playlist/7uYDtzruIMmsDTARtN85R6?si=XV8NzRGeT5uHvoQRWcC5YA   Get the Enneagram Gift Guide HERE: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/enneagram-gift-guide/  Leah's Etsy Shop, get ADELE and the Enneagram MUGS here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/smallqueendom  Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com Interested in doTERRA essential oils, Leah would love to assist you. Email her today! Leah@smallqueendom.com    Santa Is Coming To Town by Nicolai Heidlas | https://www.hooksounds.com/author/nicolai-hs Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's December!! Can you believe it?  Today's episode is with my friend Danie Gohr from the Catch This Mama Podcast! We chat about mom life, her journey to her podcast, unconditional love, being and Enneagram 3 and a lot more! I think you are going to enjoy this. Be sure to check out all the link below.  Catch This Mama IG: instagram.com/catchthismama/  Site: https://www.catchthismama.com  Danie's Retreat!:https://www.bombmomgetaway.com    Links from Leah:   Leah's Etsy Shop, ADELE natural fragrance and Enneagram Mugs:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/smallqueendom  Get the Enneagram Gift Guide HERE: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/enneagram-gift-guide/   Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com   -Want to submit a question for the new Q & A segment? Need info on essential oils? Email Leah@smallqueendom.com or send a DM  on Instagram @smallqueendom  -> Share a screenshot of the episode on social media, tag Leah @smallqueendom and get a re-share

Who is ready to give the gift people want to receive!? Today's episode is all about giving according to the Enneagram type of your friends and family. It's a fun way to think about gifts and the ways we can add value by considering personalities and preferences. If you like this one, share it with a friend. ENJOY! Share a screenshot of the episode on social media, tag Leah @smallqueendom and get a re-share! Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/  Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com Interested in doTERRA essential oils, Leah would love to assist you. Email her today! Leah@smallqueendom.com 

Have you ever heard of "gaslighting"? It can be a bit of a buzzword but what does it actually mean? It's actually a fairly common, albeit harmful, form of manipulation and control. It causes someone to second-guess their own experiences, opinions, memories and instincts. People who have experienced gaslighting feel like they are constantly walking on eggshells, apologizing for themselves, have a difficult making basic decisions, and a lot more. In this episode, Leah unpacks what it is, examples of what this looks like and how to be more aware of when this could be happening to you!  Resources: Type "gaslighting" in any podcast search for more episodes on the topic! Also, check out this link, this link, and this link for more information.  *Podcast Announcements!*:  -Don't forget to click the "subscribe" button so you get all the new episodes directly to your podcast inbox.  -Leah is opening an ETSY story!! Some new and exciting products will be available. If you are on Small Queendom's email list you will receive ADVANCED NOTICE when the products drop!  Not on the list, no problem, click this link, grab this guide and confirm your opt-in to be notified early! https://bit.ly/2FeQZkD -Want to submit a question for the new Q & A segment? Email Leah@smallqueendom.com or send a DM over on Instagram @smallqueendom  -> Share a screenshot of the episode on social media, tag Leah @smallqueendom and get a re-share!  -> Want to submit a Question for an upcoming Q & A episode? Simply email me here: Leah@smallqueendom.com  with what feels hard or what you would like to hear me elaborate more on.   Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com Interested in doTERRA essential oils, Leah would love to assist you. Email her today! Leah@smallqueendom.com     

Guess who is back!? It's Leah's BFF, Spring Esteppe!  It's been a hot minute since Spring was first on the show way back on Episode 2 and chatted all about Creating Community. This time around Leah and Spring get updated on all the news including how the service trip to Guatemala turned out and how we can bring service to our back yard, the Keto diet and the success she and Keith have experienced, as well as rethinking "church" as we know it.  Of course as we do, there is a game of 2 truths and 1 lie at the end and is guaranteed to make you chuckle. Enjoy the show and share it with a friend!  Podcast Announcements:  ->I am considering a Small Queendom Podcast virtual book club! Details to be determined, I will be communicating more details on this via email, so if you are interested be sure to get on the list and grab my Detox Your Life series at the same time!  https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/detox-your-life/ -> Don't forget to leave The Small Queendom Podcast a rating and review on iTunes, click subscribe and share this episode with a friend.   -> Share a screenshot of the episode on social media, tag Leah @smallqueendom and get a re-share!  -> Want to submit a Question for an upcoming Q & A episode? Simply email me here: Leah@smallqueendom.com  with what feels hard or what you would like to hear me elaborate more on.   Follow Leah & Spring on Social and Beyond!  Spring's Insta: instagram.com/springesteppe/  Spring's site: https://www.springesteppe.com  Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com Interested in doTERRA essential oils, Leah would love to assist you. Email her today! Leah@smallqueendom.com   

When was the last time you actually took the time to celebrate a win in your life? Often I find for myself, I work really hard at something and then gloss over it once I accomplish the task looking to the next item on my list of goals without taking a minute to soak it all in. Or maybe if you're also like me, celebrating in the past has been often overshadow by negative voices drowning out the happy times. Well, it's time to turn that ship around and start to infuse some celebration in your journey. After all, celebration is simply a side effect of gratitude and we all have a lot to be grateful for.  Podcast Announcements:  ->My BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY is happening from now through the end of October 2018. To win simply sign up for my email series here: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/detox-your-life/ -> Don't forget to leave The Small Queendom Podcast a rating and review on iTunes, click subscribe and share this episode with a friend.   -> Want to submit a Question for an upcoming Q & A episode? Simply email me here: Leah@smallqueendom.com  with what feels hard or what you would like to hear me elaborate more on.   ->The intro is quote from the poet and write Morgan Harper Nichols, find her: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/  Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com Interested in doTERRA essential oils, Leah would love to assist you. Email her today! Leah@smallqueendom.com  (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/21)

This is part 2 of my story, specifically the events leading up to reaching out to my family after 20 years of no contact and the beautiful moment when I met my sister for the 2nd, first-time. It all started when I received a letter from my dad through a third party that was kept from for 10 long years. The past was catching up and I couldn't ignore it any more. What kind of unfinished business do you have in your life? This is a very individual question. What if you could get the ball rolling and start taking the needed steps to work towards completing it?  Sometimes we have to do our best and leave the rest up to God and the other people!  Podcast Announcements:  ->My BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY is happening from now through the end of October 2018. To win simply sign up for my email series here: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/detox-your-life/  -> Don't forget to leave The Small Queendom Podcast a rating and review on iTunes, click subscribe and share this episode with a friend.     ->The intro is a passage quoted from Brené Brown's Braving The Wilderness. ->EARRINGS Kingston Jewellery: instagram.com/kingstonjewellery/      -> DDR Prime: http://bit.ly/2JdI9ly  Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com  Interested in doTERRA essential oils, Leah would love to assist you. Email her today! Leah@smallqueendom.com (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/20)

Our story carries a lot of power, for some it holds them in a box and others it's their platform and today it's time to start telling mine. I hope it is a starting point for real conversation about emotional health and wellness, two things I am very passionate about. I'm grateful for the tremendous support of the friends and family in my inner circle who give me the courage and the push to “put myself out there” and find my voice after a life of complex abuse. My goal is for you to be inspired to dig in to your own story and to learn to listen well to others so we can break harmful patterns and emerge on the other side! Be sure to share this episode with someone who also needs to share their story.      My book review on Everybody, Always by Bob Goff: http://smallqueendom.com/everybodyalways Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com  **Don't forget to leave The Small Queendom Podcast a rating and review over on iTunes and you may be featured as the review of the week!** (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/19)

Today I've got something a little different for you. I hope it feels like you have a chair pulled up to lean in to this conversation. This episode is with my friend Betsy Balkcom. Betsy is one of the most interesting people I know - she is engaging, refreshingly honest, super easy to talk to, a total wordsmith, and is able to express the sorts of things most are thinking but can never quite communicate. She is a lover of all things natural and simple, has a killer design aesthetic, and just recently became the proud owner of a sailboat.  We dive in to what it's like to release the need to judge and let go of correcting people, how to define and work the happy muscle for a more grateful and enjoyable life, and what its like to do the hard, deep work and still live with a sense of wonder. And that's what this podcast is about. There are some real nuggets in here.  Whether you find yourself in a season of loneliness with your circle of friends, or you perhaps feel stuck on a hamster wheel of routine, you are in the company of friends here. Also: Would you consider leaving me a quick rating and review on iTunes or wherever you get this podcast? Thank you so so so so much!!!  Save 10% off your entire Primally Pure purchase with code SQ10 Click here to check it out: https://primallypure.com?rfsn=1744079.d9301e Ready to Detox Your Life? Get my best tips here: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/detox-your-life/  Links:  Betsy's Insta: instagram.com/betsyashbrook Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com  (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/18)

What if life and all our responsibilities felt like a beautiful song with harmony instead of a balancing act on a unicycle? In today's episode, I question the notion of “work/life balance” and offer an alternative mindset, a life of harmony. What if all the moving pieces of your life were part of an interwoven, moving, breathing flow rather than an image-focused ideal of “having it all in balance” with room to breathe, room to adapt, room to adjust? Jam with me on this idea for a few minutes and enjoy a new way of comparing and contrasting this idea with some musical excerpts.  Topics also include a shift in mindset about dreaming, a pop song, pink shoes, and rolling my face with a jade stone. This is Episode 17! **Don't forget to hit subscribe, rate, REVIEW on iTunes and share with a friend** *Have some podcast feedback? Send me an email: Leah@smallqueendom.com Links:  Leah's IG: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com  Leah's Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/17)

Married or unmarried, this is the episode for you! Heather Patenaude of the newly launched Your Marriage Mosaic YouTube channel brings the marriage fire this week. Heather and her husband John are seasoned marriage mentors and have weathered all of the highs and lows of married life. We talk about hacking your everyday life by knowing you and your partner's strengths (Clifton StrengthsFinder by Gallup), the best practices for real, effective communication, and how, even in their mid-40's, they have their most active and fulfilling sex life now (and they're probably outdoing all of us!) Heather is fearless and no subject is off limits so let's get listening! *Next week, 9/24/18 there will be no scheduled episode released, I will be traveling so take time to catch up on an episode you missed! I'll be back on 10/01!*  Also:Would you consider leaving me a quick rating and review on iTunes or wherever you get this podcast? Thank you so so so so much!!!  Ready to Detox Your Life? Get my best tips here: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/detox-your-life/  Links:  Take the Test and Find Your Top 5 Strengths: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com  Your Marriage Mosaic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRrXvw5I1WO_j2WwKDic3g Your Marriage Mosaic Insta: instagram.com/your_marriage_mosaic Your Marriage Mosaic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourMarriageMosaic/ Heather's Insta: instagram.com/heather.patenaude Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com  (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/16)

Is your closet overrun or your dresser busting at the seams and yet you still have "nothing to wear"? Sounds like it's time to do a wardrobe detox, aka purge! In today's episode Leah gives simple, practical, and effective steps to curating a closet full of clothes you actually love, look good on you, and enjoy wearing.  DETOX YOUR LIFE, *Sign up for the series here*: https://smallqueendom.lpages.co/detox-your-life/ Also: Would you consider leaving me a quick rating and review on iTunes or wherever you get this podcast? This helps us so much and you might just be featured on our review of the week! Links:  Leah's IG: instagram.com/smallqueendom  Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com  Leah's Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom (For Full Show Notes Visit: www.Smallqueendom.com/15)