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I'm Vari. Writer. Mentor. Mother This weekly podcast offers a fresh perspective on work/life balance to stop you from feeling like you're failing at both, along with my insights + lessons learned from over a decade of being my own boss and mother of 2.

Vari McKechnie


    • Sep 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Following Your Excitement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 27:36


    In this weeks episode I'm sharing: how to use courage as a gateway to everything you want why excitement is the key to creating more of what we want examples of what I'm doing in my own life to generate excitement and playfulness Dr David Hawkins 'Scale of Consciousness' and how it helps us see the role that courage plays in our lives You can buy my book, Seeds of Courage here >> You can find out more about how we can work together here on my website >> Sending love, Vari x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Taking Risks now is what we later call Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 36:55


    In this weeks episode I'm talking about taking risks and how courage is the byproduct we get from taking these steps into the unknown. I'm sharing real life examples from my own life this year of where I took risks and left the comfort of the known to be couragous. This includes the job I had for 5 months and the shame / embarrassment I felt around having to 'take a job' and being secretive about it, and also the courage it took to bring my relationship to a close and move forward with my life in a different direction to what I had imagined. You can get my book, Seeds of Courage here >> Sending love, Vari x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Why we need Courage before Bravery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 20:44


    My book, Seeds of Courage is available to pre-order now: https://varimckechnie.com/seedsofcourage In this weeks episode I'm sharing: the two milestone I celebrated this week the difference between courage and bravery how we can cultivate courage with small, gentle acts I also read an excerpt from Seeds of Courage Thank you for being here. Sending love, Vari x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Denouncing Ambition and Embracing Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 31:49


    In this episode, I share my recent personal journey of denouncing ambition and embracing a more creative approach to work. Discover the reasons behind my decision to shift from building a business to working on various projects as a writer, designer and coach. I dive into the benefits, challenges and strategies of pursuing a diverse range of creative projects. Some things I talk about : What led me to shift my focus from building a business to working on different projects as a creative How do I define ambition, and why do I believe it can hinder personal growth and creativity What challenges have I faced in denouncing ambition and pursuing a creative path How ambition can rob us of the joy of today and how being told as women we CAN do it all has caused me a lot of anxiety in the past If you're interested in working with me, visit varimckechnie.com to find out more. Let's connect on Instagram, I'm @varimckechnie And don't forget to grab a copy of my book, "Seeds of Courage - Stories, ideas and snippets of wisdom on how to live a big life through small and gentle acts of courage," available at varimckechnie.com/seedsofcourage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    142 - End Of Year Review (7 questions to ask yourself)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 21:55


    In this episode I'm sharing some really great questions to ask yourself in your own personal end of year review. This is the free resource I mentioned at the end of the episode: >> 19 Easy Conversation Openers For The Holidays. Sending love, Vari x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    141 - Personal Update: Moving Home, Writing Books + New Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 31:47


    Hey folks! In this personal update episode I'm catching you up on on all that's been happening and unfolding in my world over the last few months. I'm sharing: moving on from the uncomfortable 'gathering season' that was the first half of 2022 the next move I'm making for me and my family the first drafts of 3 books I've written that will never see the light of day my fascination with cultivating more ease (and how this is influencing my coaching) the work decision I made at the start of the year that's been a game changer for my brain and heart what I've got back to doing after a 20 year break (that's left my bruised and so blissfully happy!) plus all the details on my refreshed and instant access home study program Peacefully Productive - reclaim your time, dial up your joy and revolutionise the way you get things done. Sending love, Vari x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 50 / 100 - Detours in the Right Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 5:44


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 49 / 100 - Indecision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 5:54


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 48 / 100 - A scoring system for stability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 5:21


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 47 / 100 - Do anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 4:44


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 46 / 100 - Adding more 'ish to your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 4:18


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 45 / 100 - For The Interim Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 5:01


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 44 / 100 - Tend to your corner of the garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 5:15


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 43 / 100 - 3 Alternative Realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 5:16


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 42 / 100 - Words to live fully by

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 6:30


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie Episode segments --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 41 / 100 - Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 4:37


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 40 / 100 - Living Beyond 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 4:30


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 39 / 100 - Lists

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 6:00


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 38 / 100 - Living with myself, not by myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 5:08


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 37 / 100 - Inner Adult

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 5:31


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 36 / 100 - Worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 4:53


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 35 / 100 - Keep going

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 4:28


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 34 / 100 - Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 4:02


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 33 / 100 - 4 Years Sober

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 5:06


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 32 / 100 - Week on purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 4:42


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 31 / 100 - Create Pockets of Saturation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 4:39


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 30 / 100 - Free time first

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 5:16


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 29 / 100 - Calling Done at B-

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 5:24


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 28 / 100 - Exhale money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 5:42


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 27 / 100 - Mourning the known misery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 6:20


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 26 / 100 - "I used to be someone who..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 4:37


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 25 / 100 - Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 5:20


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 24 / 100 - More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 4:45


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 23 / 100 - How to know what you want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 4:45


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 22 / 100 - Let joy settle in to smooth out the flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 4:15


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 21 / 100 - Burning Out Mind Chatter (meditation reframe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 4:50


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 20 / 100 - Let them be wrong about you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 4:27


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie Episode segments --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 19 / 100 - How to make a decision (9 step process)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 4:57


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 18 / 100 - When you're pissed off at them, try this...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 5:07


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 17 / 100 - Guilt vs shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 10:38


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 16 / 100 - Stillness moves mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 8:12


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 15 / 100 - Considering the opposite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 9:53


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie Episode segments --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 14 / 100 - You are the narrator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 6:41


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 13 / 100 - Broaden out in all directions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 9:02


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 12 / 100 - Rubber balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 6:16


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 11 / 100 - Joyful discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 6:08


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 10 / 100 - Obstacles or detours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 5:58


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 9 / 100 - Having no opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 4:24


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 8 / 100 - Magnetic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 5:46


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 7 / 100 - 5:1 Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 6:07


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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    Day 6 / 100 - Safety enables us to risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 5:30


    Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message

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