Podcasts about extreme self care

In the chaos of the current moment, how do we keep our grounding? And how do we help? Host Arlia Hoffman shared a comprehensive guide to self-care and how to cultivate the skills of being a helper/healer. She emphasized the importance of steadfastness, self-care, and love, especially now. Drawing from Cheryl Richardson's book, 'The Art of Extreme Self Care,' she discussed essential self-care practices including self-mothering, honoring personal rhythms, protecting sensitivities, and cultivating a supportive living space. Arlia also highlighted the significance of boundaries, self-compassion, and having a “first-aid kit” ready for emotional and mental emergencies. Finally, she detailed three essential elements to become effective helpers and healers: shifting one's perspective, embracing humility, and blessing others.   Arlia also announced the return of in-person events and shared themed Spotify playlists for spiritual practice.   Find her Temple playlists here: https://open.spotify.com/user/125641612?si=944919db78f841bb About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Richardson is a renowned author, coach, and speaker who has helped countless individuals transform their lives through her teachings on self-care, personal development, and life balance. With a career spanning over two decades, Richardson has written several bestselling books, hosted TV shows, and delivered numerous talks and workshops worldwide.Born and raised in Massachusetts, Richardson began her career in the early 1990s as a professional coach, helping clients achieve their personal and professional goals. In 1999, she published her first book, "Take Time for Your Life," which became an instant bestseller and established her as a leading authority on life coaching.Since then, Richardson has published several other books, including "Life Makeovers," "Stand Up for Your Life," "The Unmistakable Touch of Grace," and "The Art of Extreme Self-Care." Her books have been translated into several languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, inspiring readers to take charge of their lives and make positive changes.One of Richardson's most significant accomplishments was being the first president of the International Coach Federation (ICF), a professional organization that sets ethical and professional standards for the coaching industry.During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in raising the profile of coaching as a legitimate profession and establishing a code of ethics for coaches.Richardson's work has been widely covered in the media, appearing on popular TV shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and O Magazine. She was also the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour, where she shared her wisdom and insights with thousands of people.In addition to her writing and media appearances, Richardson has also hosted several TV shows and produced two public television specials, "Stand Up for Your Life" and "Create an Abundant Life." Her TV show, "The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson," aired on the Oxygen Network and gave viewers practical tips and advice on transforming their lives.In 2012, Richardson co-authored a book with Louise Hay, the founder of Hay House Publishing, titled "You Can Create an Exceptional Life," in which the two authors shared their insights on personal growth, self-love, and spiritual development.The book was a bestseller and further solidified Richardson's status as a leading authority in the field of personal development.Richardson's most recent book, "Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife," was published in 2017 and chronicles her personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. In the book, she shares her insights and reflections on the challenges and opportunities of midlife, encouraging readers to embrace this transitional period and find their own path to fulfillment and happiness.Throughout her career, Richardson has been a self-care champion, encouraging individuals to prioritize their well-being and happiness. She has developed a unique approach to self-care, called "extreme self-care," and has inspired many people to adopt healthier habits and make positive life changes.In conclusion, Cheryl Richardson is a prominent figure in the world of personal development, coaching, and self-care.Her books, TV shows, and public appearances have inspired millions of people worldwide to take control of their lives and make positive changes. Her work has had a profound impact on the coaching industry and has helped to establish coaching as a legitimate and valuable profession. With her insights, wisdom, and practical advice, Cheryl Richardson continues inspiring and empowering people to create the life they desire.Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of “The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson” on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – “Stand Up for Your Life” and “Create an Abundant Life.”Please enjoy my conversation with Cheryl Richardson.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Y'all, I'm going to be honest, this podcast was a last minute, messy version because we were stuck in California after the Microsoft update/crash thanks to a canceled Delta flight. But the Universe delivered a clear message from several sources and I am passing it along to you, my fellow PAs and medical friends. Here are 5 things you might catch yourself saying that seem innocent enough, but they're BIG clues you're not giving yourself what you need (and blaming others). I am guilty as charged. See how you feel after listening to the next 8 minutes! (book referenced: The Art of Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠ It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠⁠sign up on my website⁠⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

Take care of your energy First so you can take care of othersAre you in high demand? Chances are that you have many people who rely on you on a daily basis. You might be the glue holding it all together. This is why it is so very important to tend to your own energy, because what happens to those you are caring for if something happens to you? Yikes!Often, highly sensitive and empathic people get drawn into roles where they are helping others, in the family or workplace or both. This is not a bad thing, not at all. Being in a place of your best service to the world usually brings a high degree of peace to helpers and healers. But even though you love helping, it can drain your energy if you're not careful or if the demands increase suddenly, like during a water main break or family crisis.We have several tools that can help if this sounds like you!Good Boundaries are your Love ContainerThe first place to start is quite practical, but maybe the hardest, healthy boundaries! How do you keep your energy in? Boundaries baby!Boundaries are simply saying no to things that are a 'no' to you and yes to things that are a 'yes.' Just this one move can return a lot of joy and peace. Even if it is hard to say no, it is necessary to reserve your energy for where it is needed most. Often, it's more of a case of saying 'not right now' and prioritizing requests.This is actually the most kind and loving thing you can do because if many people are depending on you, you need to keep a focus on the greater vision. You have to take steps to conserve your energy and have moments of true rest and recharge if you are to remain in your best service.Great resources for boundaries:Trilotherapy - a series of guided workshops to balance the mind and the emotions with your true self, your centre.The Art of Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson - a fantastic book filled with examples of how to say a kind 'no'. Meditation is the Foundation of Your EnergyWe cannot recommend meditation enough. This is a primary tool to reset your mind, heart, and energy. It's a way to clear out the energy of the day so you can recharge. Meditation forms the core of our practice and it can be a huge help even if you feel like your mind will not stop its chatter.Try a guided meditation as a starting point. Do not worry if you're thinking a lot in the meditation at first; that is normal; minds like to think. Just stay still, close your eyes for a few minutes, and relax all the muscles you can. Put on the guided meditation and just let yourself float on the words.Every time you meditate, you are dropping out of the fight-flight-freeze zone and back into the rest and digest part of your nervous system. So you can't do it wrong! Just allow each experience to be unique and approach your whole practice with gentle curiosity.Great resources for meditation:Lightworker Activation Meditation - This one is like a pressure wash for your energy! You'll feel clear and relaxed afterwards.Self-Healing Meditation - This is a short guided self-healing practice. Even if you don't know Reiki, it will bring balance and calm to your nervous system and clear your aura.Aura Flame Meditation - This one is like a gentle yet powerful cleansing of any energy that might be stuck to you. You'll feel at peace and empowered after just 30 minutes.Grounding Meditation - Let everything get settled and connect to the earth in this grounding meditation.Bedtime Meditation - If you have trouble winding down at night, the Bedtime Meditation will help you settle into a state of rest.Clear your Aura to Take Care of Your EnergyProbably our favourite way to keep our energy clear is Reiki! But even if you don't know Reiki, you are able to bring energy and light around you just by thinking about it. As soon as you shift your focus to the energy around your body being bright, strong, and clear, so it is!Of course, taking a Level I Reiki course is highly recommended if you are on the front lines in your work or family life, but until then, you can spend a few minutes each morning simply visualizing an orb of beautiful clear light around you. On the outer edge of this bubble, visualize or intend a violet boundary around your personal space. Try it for a week and see how it goes!Your aura is an important part of your energy anatomy! It is the field of energy that surrounds and protects you. When your aura is strong, you are able to stay steady and clear even if everyone else is in a high state of distress and chaos. Your aura prevents you from being bombarded by other people's energy and is so important for highly sensitive empaths.Your aura is your energy container!Great Resources for your Aura:How do you Clear your Aura? - In this post, you'll learn a few key tools and visualizations to help you take care of your energy.Healing your Energy Field to Protect your Sensitivity - Learn a simple visualization tool to instantly clear and heal your aura. Podcast 02 – Staying emotionally centred as an empath and highly sensitive person - More tools for empaths and sensitives!  Book a Session

Chapter 26: The Life Manual for Sex and Dating  POV: You finally made it back to his house after getting dinner and drinks. He closes the blinds, dims the lights, and maybe even asks Alexa to play the Weeknd radio station on Spotify. This was the moment you were waiting for all night. Or was it? Suddenly, you're not so sure if you want to go all the way–after all, it's only the second date.  Sex (or lack thereof) is a huge part twentysomethinghood. And when we don't properly learn about sex in school or normalize talking about it in our daily lives, it's easy to abandon ourselves and feel confused or shameful in intimate situations.  Today, we're giving you the chapter in your life manual for dating that goes beyond the birds and the bees to help you have more fulfilling sexual experiences that serve your future self.  Naomi Ruth is going to help us redefine sex to find self-love and empowerment in our intimate experiences. Naomi is a dedicated sex and relationship coach who founded Soulflame Coaching to provide individuals and couples with an approach to sex and love that fosters safety, trust, and confidence. Today, we'll be discussing a fresh understanding of how sex physically alters the chemicals in your body, why we feel post-sex guilt, the importance of pleasuring yourself, and how to have hard conversations around sex while navigating hookup culture in our 20s. THIS EPISODE'S SYLLABUS STEPS:  Practice the Stoplight Method. Before putting yourself in an environment where it could get intimate, know what you want to do for sure (green light), know what you're open to potentially exploring (yellow light), and know your hard boundaries (red light). Have the “pleasure talk” before you are alone with your romantic partner.  Practice pleasing yourself. When you know what you like, you'll feel more empowered (and have more pleasure) when you are with your partner.  Be intentional with your intimate relationships. Ask yourself questions like, What do I want from this experience? What do I want out of this relationship? And communicate with your partner to make sure you are on the same page.  Above all, do not put anyone else's pleasure, comfort, and safety above your own. MORE RESOURCES: Naomi is based in Los Angeles and offers in-person and virtual services. Stay connected with Naomi through her Instagram @soulflamecoaching.  Naomi's favorite podcasts: Self-love Witch Podcast and the F*ck Yeah Podcast  Naomi's favorite books: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Marc Manson, Neuroloveology by Dr. Ava Kodell, and The Art of Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson Don't forget to follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod. You can also keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Please subscribe and share the love with others.  Regardless, you've got this. 

What is extreme self care?  Tip 1 of 3:  Learn to say no sans doubt, guilt, shame or worry.  Listen in to get tips 2 and 3. Welcome!  Get ready to navigate every day with far less drama, doubts, guilt, shame and worry! Get ready to navigate the holiday season (actually every day) with far less drama, doubts, guilt, shame and worry! Time for some post holiday sigh of relief! Join us to sample some extreme self-care tips! After listening to this class, join us in class . . . Visit https://sites.google.com/view/souluniversity/hbbs to register for this series.  Registrants gain access to our live Monday night (8 p.m. Eastern) calls. Music:  Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Have you ever heard of "Extreme" self-care? And...no. Extreme self-care is not jumping out of a plane into a hot tub where a sexy massage therapist is waiting you, or riding backwards on a motorcycle while painting my toes. No...it's something WAY more dangerous like NOT answering your cell phone or even scarier...turning it OFF completely and plugging it in to charge in the next room! Or NOT spending time with people who don't fill your bucket or love and treat you the way you deserve to be treated (and that includes family). I know you're thinking, "what the hell?!?!" You'd rather jump out of a plane than not answer your cell phone!! LOL Just kidding. Truth is, we could all do with a little EXTREME self-care and our guest today, Steph Palermo, reminds us that when we take care of our own needs first we are then able to show up as our most authentic self for ourselves and others. Steph is a spitfire and grew up in the Boston area in a Sicilian-American household. Her Sicilian heritage has strongly shaped her personal and professional life. A congenital limb difference and numerous spiritual gifts taught her from a young age about overcoming difficulty and navigating life's challenges. These factors instilled in her a level of tenacity that has proven to be a key part of her personality. When she got divorced, her lawyer told her she needed a job. Steph had spent twenty-five years raising her children and hadn't had a job outside the home in a long time! So she decided to take what she loved and made it a business called "Just Steph" and made a fresh start as a “second-lifer.” Today, she calls herself and intuitive should guide and combines her natural and supernatural gifts of empathy, encouragement, prophecy, healing, and discernment, to name a few, to guide clients and audiences toward their own soul's path, purpose, and personal growth. She see clearly into the hearts and emotions of others. Her goal has always been to heal and guide seekers of a more meaningful existence to the life of their dreams. In today's episode, Steph teaches us: You cannot grow or expand unless you are living authentically. Your authentic self is one that is aligned, that feels good and is happy. Our authentic state of being is one of physical health and you're not healthy unless you're also emotionally healthy. It takes time to see and recognize our own self-value. One of the best ways to get there is through extreme self-care. Extreme self-care is saying yes to those activities that feed your soul, it's saying no to what doesn't serve you (or serve you right now), it's turning off your phone, investing in yourself and our future, and understanding without freedom there is no love Life doesn't happen to us. It happens as a result of the choices we make. In the end, we have no one to blame for our choices but ourselves. And if we want to rewrite our story, guess who is writing it? we are! You can find more of Steph at: Website | juststeph.com The Just Steph® Show: Mondays 8-10 pm WATD 95.9 FM Here is the link to a free download: https://learn.juststeph.com/JustStephTheOnlyWayisUp Latest Book: It's not personal, Sonny. It's business. How to run your family, life and business like a Sicilian It is also OUR goal to help guide other "second-lifers" towards their purpose and passion through the expertise of our guest and our community. We are there...Verging on the edge of our second life. We want to link arms with you as we navigate the messy middle together as we weather hot flashes, midlife dating, empty nesting, career changes and finding ourselves. We want you to join us on this journey by checking out our website at Dearmidlife.com and following us on Facebook and Instagram @dearmidlife.

Cheryl Richardson is a renowned author, coach, and speaker who has helped countless individuals transform their lives through her teachings on self-care, personal development, and life balance. With a career spanning over two decades, Richardson has written several bestselling books, hosted TV shows, and delivered numerous talks and workshops worldwide.Born and raised in Massachusetts, Richardson began her career in the early 1990s as a professional coach, helping clients achieve their personal and professional goals. In 1999, she published her first book, "Take Time for Your Life," which became an instant bestseller and established her as a leading authority on life coaching.Since then, Richardson has published several other books, including "Life Makeovers," "Stand Up for Your Life," "The Unmistakable Touch of Grace," and "The Art of Extreme Self-Care." Her books have been translated into several languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, inspiring readers to take charge of their lives and make positive changes.One of Richardson's most significant accomplishments was being the first president of the International Coach Federation (ICF), a professional organization that sets ethical and professional standards for the coaching industry.During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in raising the profile of coaching as a legitimate profession and establishing a code of ethics for coaches.Richardson's work has been widely covered in the media, appearing on popular TV shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and O Magazine. She was also the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour, where she shared her wisdom and insights with thousands of people.In addition to her writing and media appearances, Richardson has also hosted several TV shows and produced two public television specials, "Stand Up for Your Life" and "Create an Abundant Life." Her TV show, "The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson," aired on the Oxygen Network and gave viewers practical tips and advice on transforming their lives.In 2012, Richardson co-authored a book with Louise Hay, the founder of Hay House Publishing, titled "You Can Create an Exceptional Life," in which the two authors shared their insights on personal growth, self-love, and spiritual development.The book was a bestseller and further solidified Richardson's status as a leading authority in the field of personal development.Richardson's most recent book, "Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife," was published in 2017 and chronicles her personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. In the book, she shares her insights and reflections on the challenges and opportunities of midlife, encouraging readers to embrace this transitional period and find their own path to fulfillment and happiness.Throughout her career, Richardson has been a self-care champion, encouraging individuals to prioritize their well-being and happiness. She has developed a unique approach to self-care, called "extreme self-care," and has inspired many people to adopt healthier habits and make positive life changes.In conclusion, Cheryl Richardson is a prominent figure in the world of personal development, coaching, and self-care.Her books, TV shows, and public appearances have inspired millions of people worldwide to take control of their lives and make positive changes. Her work has had a profound impact on the coaching industry and has helped to establish coaching as a legitimate and valuable profession. With her insights, wisdom, and practical advice, Cheryl Richardson continues inspiring and empowering people to create the life they desire.Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of “The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson” on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – “Stand Up for Your Life” and “Create an Abundant Life.”Please enjoy my conversation with Cheryl Richardson.

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour as we bid farewell to fall and welcome the coming season of winter, we put the spotlight on celebrating transitions! Join this enriching hour as we welcome special guest, Cheryl Richardson, a New York Times bestselling author and self-care expert whose latest work is an audio release, Self-Care for the Wisdom Years: Practical Ways to Celebrate the Mystery and Wonder of Aging. During the hustle and bustle of this season and as the year comes to a close, this is a timely conversation. Cheryl shares how self-care is the key to a rich and joyous experience of aging and invites listeners to find inspiration in the changes and challenges of aging – and create a more authentic, soul-directed life. Cheryl's work has been covered on Good Morning America, the Today Show, CBS This Morning and many more. She was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on The Oprah Winfrey Show and joined Ms. Winfrey on the “Live Your Best Life” nationwide tour. Her books include Take Time for Your Life, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, How to Survive the Loss of a Pet, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, Life Makeover and several others. Her latest book is Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife. But she was inspired to transition from pen to microphone with her latest audio creation. Cheryl's wisdom is rich with inspiring practices to honor the experiences of growing older while finding meaningful ways to get the most out of life. She invites her readers and listeners to look at aging through the lens of what is gained verses what is lost. She heeds the importance of finding the freedom to cultivate deeper, more meaningful experiences of life. “The journey through mid-life and beyond,” says Cheryl Richardson, “is when we make the shift from less ego to more soul.” Through six audio sessions, Cheryl offers teachings, tools, journaling exercises, and guided practices towards discovering the opportunities and gifts of our later years. She discusses energy drains and ways to become more aware of and efficient about our vitality, the importance of investing in authentic connections, how to awaken aliveness and she uncovers her most valuable insights towards aging consciously, to flourish as a wise and compassionate elder. Listeners will so appreciate the invitation to rejoice in the beauty of aging by cultivating presence, pushing comfort zones, practicing meditation and even building the skill of sitting with space. To learn more about Cheryl Richardson, purchase her new audio, Self-Care for the Wisdom Years and many books, cards, discover upcoming workshops or subscribe to her blog, visit her at www.CherylRichardson.com. Thank you, amazing Aging Rebels, for listening to the Aging GreatFULLy show! We are proud to be the Listener's Show and create this show for YOU! If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends and family and leave us a positive show review on your favorite platform! We are grateful and love spotlighting listener reviews on air who do! We broadcast to over 170 countries around the world on your favorite platforms! To listen, stream, connect, share, download, subscribe, visit our official host page at or https://www.spreaker.com/show/aging-greatfully-with-gerontologist-holl or to connect with host Holley Kelley visit www.HolleyKelley.com where you can find official #AgingRebels™ Merch, stream the Aging GreatFULLy show and much more! Always remember, YOU rock and YOU ROLE model!

Cheryl Richardson is the New York Times bestselling author of several books including, Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, The Art of Extreme Self Care, You Can Create an Exceptional Life with Louise Hay, and her new book, Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. She was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the “Live Your Best Life” nationwide tour. Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of “The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson” on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – “Stand Up for Your Life” and “Create an Abundant Life.” Cheryl hosts an active online community. You can find her Facebook Fan Page here and follow her on Twitter and Instagram under her username “coachoncall.” Listen to Self Care for the Wisdom Years and How to Survive the Loss of a Pet.  

Tune in to hear the top Spiritual Books to add to your collection! During this episode, you'll get insight onto the best books to read to help you along your spiritual journey. Spiritual Books to live by:Assertiveness for Earth Angels By Doreen VirtueThe Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz Inspirational stories:Dying to be Me by Anita MoorjaniReaching to Heaven James Van PraaghMemories of Heaven by Wayne Dyer Meditation:10% Happier by Dan HarrisJoyful Wisdom by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Reincarnation:Many Lives, Many Masters: Brian WeissThe Boy who Knew too much By Cathy Byrd Self Care:Sensitive is the New Strong By Anita MoorjaniArt of Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson Money Mindset & Manifesting:Rich AF by Amanda FrancesThe Game of Life and How to play it by: Florence Scovel ShinnSuper Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein Honorable mentions: Anxiety to Angels by Heather Danielle (yours truly!) Breaking the Habit of Being yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza Episode Takeaways: Sign up for the Empath Toolkit HERE Share your Story for the Spirit Stories Show on Fridays! Leave a REVIEW for The Spiritual AF Life Podcast Join us for Coffee & Cards for free mini readings every Sunday at 9AM EST. Some links may contain affiliate links. You pay nothing extra, but Heather may get a small commission by you using the link. It's always appreciated using these links. It helps support this podcast. Keep in touch! Connect With Heather Danielle Psychic Medium Website: https://therealheatherdanielle.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/riseintoyourpower Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/riseintoyourpower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_heatherdanielle/ Email: info@therealheatherdanielle.com

Bath bombs and face masks may feel great in the moment, but they only scratch the surface of self-care. People have body, mind and soul needs they aren't even aware of, says Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD, and it's time we showed up for them. She discovered self-care after nearly burning out at a job, went on to get her doctorate in it, then launched the website “Dr. MC's Self-Care Cabaret.” Now Dr MC is giving us a peek behind the curtain at 10 things that are essential to boosting our own wellness and happiness. She also lays down real talk on creating boundaries between our work and our personal lives and how to set up the next generation for self-care success. Bonus: Dr MC leads us on one of her famous guided meditations, so you can feel for yourself how even the simplest changes can make a big impact.Learn MoreGet more self-care tips and tricks from Dr. MC's Self-Care Cabaret.Read what Dr MC's reading — check out The Art of Extreme Self-Care.Feeling zenned out from that guided meditation? Find more from our trainers on the Nike Training Club app.

Trauma and anger must be transformed or will be transmitted. I share the rest of the story after last week's episode (see Episode 47 with Justin Wren, links below), and several options for handling, alchemizing, transmuting, and feeling anger or any strong emotion. I was already angry, but became more so, and I cover what that looks like as a process.I also dive into the “extreme self-care” practices that I have been using to get into a continuous mode of conscious creation and OUT of reactive mode. Find the PDF list of extreme self care practices HERE.  Also, I want to say a huge thank you for all the support and love as I have opened up in these last few episodes. Thank you. Listen to Episode 47 with Justin Wren: Spotify Apple Podcasts   Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew! You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!   instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards  www.amyedwards.com   Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://betterhelp.com/AES to get 10% off your first month of therapy.   Get to your healthiest self, live your best life, and better your relationships! This show is here to make that happen in the most efficient way, through simple and effective strategies and habits that help us overcome fear and shift your mindset into the best it can be, at any age. Host Amy Edwards is a life coach, Reiki master, author, and rock musician who delivers a return on your time investment with every episode. Amy and her guests give real talk with pragmatic life hacks that will have you living to your full potential and self-examining your way to a shinier you. She draws from her personal experiences and from inspirations like Brene Brown, Jen Sincero, and Mel Robbins, and conversations with guests like Justin Wren, East Forest, Rafael Lovato Jr., Aaron Alexander, Kimi Inch, That Sex Chick Alexa Bowditch, Suzy Batiz, and other certified badasses. Transformation can be intimidating, but Amy Edwards's humor and realness make it approachable. The Amy Edwards Show is life coaching, personal development, sexual development, spirituality, self-love, and fun, all in one place!  Ready to be happier, healthier, and feel like you're living your best life? Then this is your show!  Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew!  You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!  instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe www.amyedwards.com  “Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, & go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Justin Wren “The way we approach sex is the way we approach life.” Kimi Inch “Listen to the voices inside your own head as your true guidance.” - Aaron Alexander “The journey never stops, there's always more layers to peel.” - Aaron Alexander “With adversity comes growth & deeper realization of self & purpose.” - Rafael Lovato Jr. “Give your best everyday. Be present. Be grateful. Be a forever student.” - Rafael Lovato Jr. “We are spiritual beings visiting humanity.” - East Forest Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. Learn more at hotpiemedia.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak with Donnie Hill. Donnie is a communication & leadership coach, and an impact-oriented business strategist. He currently runs the Life Maximizer consultancy, sourcing his lessons from an eclectic background which ranges from personal training to stage acting.It's clear that many traditional leadership and communication techniques aren't taking us down the roads we need to walk together. Often “influence” techniques seem manipulative, morally grey, or even dark-side. Donnie points us down a new route: one inspired quite a bit more by the light-side of the force.Donnie and Gavan talk about topics like restorative leadership, holding compassionate conversations with people you *strongly* disagree with, and how to “invite people in,” even during a negotiation.>> Links

Episode Description: In this episode, Carla discusses a topic near and dear to her heart: caring for the caregiver, both as a professional caregiver as well as in your personal life. This session is chock full of strategies, insight, and inspiration! Visit Carla's practice, the Healthy Family Formula at www.healthyfamilyformula.com to learn about Carla's practice, the HFF group and private health coach and consulting services for individuals and families, and the HFF Practitioner Training Program, and visit https://healthyfamilyformula.com/family-health-revolution-the-book/ to find out more about (and order) the Family Health Revolution book. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/healthyfamilyformula To listen in on our upcoming live chats by following us on the Clubhouse app: @empoweredfamily Follow us on Instagram: @hff_revolution I hope you enjoy the show! The Quick and Dirty About Carla: Carla Atherton is the Director of the Healthy Family Formula and the HFF Practitioner Training Academy, Host and Producer of the Children's Health Summit, Author of Family Health Revolution, Empowerment Coach, Holistic Family Health Consultant, and children's health advocate. Spurred on by the love for her three glorious children, Carla's mission is to support families to achieve their best health through information, guidance, and empowerment.

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At some point, all of us will have experiences that require us to focus our attention on ourselves in an intense way. For example, an advanced cancer diagnosis, an accident, or shocking news may require you to go into extreme self-care. This is the kind of self-care I've been practicing for the last several weeks, and why there was a gap between Episode #49 and #50. I'm so glad to be back! Biggest Takeaways From Episode #50: At certain points in our lives, each of us needs to go into what Vicki calls “emotional ICU.” This, she explains, is why there has been a gap between the last episode and this one — she has been in her own emotional ICU. If you tend to put others ahead of yourself and give too much, you might struggle with practicing extreme self-care when you need to. Here are some ideas for extreme self-care: delegate daily tasks that you usually do yourself (like cooking), temporarily neglect things that simply aren't that important, set up an auto reply for your email, or take a step back from your online presence. When you want to support and help others, you need to be coming from a place of fullness and abundance. The world needs you to take care of yourself so that you can give back to the world. Highlights from Episode #50: Welcome back to the Beyond Bitchy Podcast! Vicki acknowledges the gap between the last episode and this one. [00:39] Vicki digs deeper into why she has been absent, and relates her explanation to previous points about boundaries. [02:51] Let's talk about extreme self-care, with examples of what it looks like. [07:54] Why should we embrace the fact that it's okay to practice extreme self-care? [11:23] Vicki shares something she has learned over the past few months: how hard it is to ask for help when you need it. [14:37] We hear some specific examples of extreme self-care. [19:01] Vicki loves drinking a variety of teas from all over the world, and talks about how she used the experience of having a cup of tea as a form of self-nurturing during her recent emotional ICU period. [24:20] We learn about how extreme self-care relates to boundaries. [26:09] Vicki gives listeners a homework assignment related to self-care. [29:14]   Links and Resources: Vicki Tidwell Palmer Moving Beyond Betrayal by Vicki Tidwell Palmer 5-Step Boundary Solution Clarifier Beyond Bitchy Podcast | Episode 23: TMI, and Other Problems When Sharing Personal Information

It's all about self care talk today! Dana is beaming from her weekend at the cottage with her family. Michelle is aching to immerse herself into nature. What fills you up? A resonating term, “self care is not selfish.” Taking care of ourselves is contagious! When others see us honoring ourselves, they are inspired to do the same. As easy as adding lemon to your water, the simplest things can be self care and self honoring. Michelle and Dana recommend their key self care practices. Spontaneity, joy, gratitude, walking, drinking water, stretching, meditation, and the list goes on and on! Get ready to feel motivated to care for your SELF!On this episode we dive into: Water as a therapeutic source for healing What practices can we implement in our lives today to keep us goingKids need self care practices tooDana and Michelle's self care practices The Take Home:There are so many small ways you can honor your body throughout the day. Michelle and Dana share some of their key self care practices as a way to remind you that by honoring yourself, you are inspiring others around you and enhancing your environment. We are entitled to a life of abundance! “Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” -Louise HayPs. If you have something you'd like to ask us, send us a message and we'll add it to our list!! XxGet in touch with Michelle or Dana: Michelle WolfeInstagram: @themichellewolfeMuve Collective Instagram: @muvecollectiveWebsite: www.themichellewolfe.com Dana Ruby MartinInstagram: @danarubymartinWebsite: www.revivalbymartinandco.com Stay tuned for the Gratitude Collection! 

It's post-op Day #4 and I am getting ready for my first Physical therapy session. I've been behaving (I really don't have much of a choice). My pain is really well controlled but this may change soon??? I am trying to embrace my status change of being the patient amongst other roles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmignononline/message

Cheryl Richardson is my guest today. I am absolutely thrilled to speak to her about her New York Times Best Selling book The Art of Extreme Self-Care. We chat about being sensitive, disappointing people and how extreme self care relates to business and so much more. This episode re-focuses your attention on your what parts of your life you have been neglecting and how that is holding you back from all that you want. -- Cheryl also shares: ✔️Why you would should embrace your sensitivity. ✔️Why you should get accustomed to disappointing people ✔️Anytime you take care of your self you are moving toward your authentic self. ✔️People have too much on their plates. ✔️Signs of when a self-care upgrade is in need. …and so much more. -- Connect with Cheryl Richardson: -- Website:  https://www.cherylrichardson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylrichardson/ Twitter and Instagram @coachoncall

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len are joined by world-renowned expert and best-selling author, Dr. Christiane Northup to explore why you need to distance your child and yourself from toxic people.So if you want to stop doing things that hold you and your child back, create an environment that helps your child thrive, and trust and act on your intuition so you can protect your child from harm, tune in now!The secret this week: Energy Vampires MUST Go.You'll discover:The Reason You Must Set The Tone (3:06)Why YOU Are THE Authority (4:46)The Need To Go With The Mother's Gut (9:06)How Music At The Right Frequency Heals (11:48)Energy Vampires Do NOT Have Your Best Interest In Mind (14:04)Your Child Makes You Stand in Your Sovereignty (15:52)Demand a Partnership or Run (16:45)EMFs Absolutely Matter (17:11)Family Members Can Be Toxic, Don't Try To Make It Work (18:12)Time to Wake Up The Sleeping Lions (23:30)Morning Appeals For Guidance (24:50)Setting Up Your Boundaries, The Gray Rock Method (26:50)What Temple Grandin's Mom Got Right (28:42)Here's How You Know Whether Someone's a Fit (30:14)Being OK With Disappointing People (32:20)The One Thing That Totally Blocks Your Own Intuition (34:28) About Our GuestChristiane Northrup, M.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of  Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age, as well as the host of eight public television specials. A board-certified OB/GYN with more than thirty years of clinical experience, Dr. Northrup has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, among many others.    More InformationLearn more about Dr. Christiane Northrup at:* www.drnorthrup.com* www.facebook.com/DrChristianeNorthrup/* www.instagram.com/drchristianenorthrup/* twitter.com/DrChrisNorthrup Links & Mentions From This Episode:* Dodging Energy Vampires by Dr. Christiane Northrup* Dr. Rashid Buttar* Wholetones: Music for Peace, Healing, Sleep, and Energy* Dr. Larry Palevsky* In Sheep’s Clothing by Dr. George Simon* Lee Carroll* Millions Against Medical Mandates* www.mercola.com* The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson Additional Resources* Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them* To learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click here* Got a Picky Eater? - this can help* To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com* Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

Chris Barrow has been a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 24 years, transitioning to business coaching after a long career in financial services. He is a sought-after public speaker and a prolific writer, with a strong blog presence and having co-authored 2 books. In 2014 he appeared as one of the first castaways on the TV survival show “The Island”. He is passionate about helping people succeed in their lives and businesses more quickly and easily than he did!   Key takeaways:  • Emotionally prosperous vs materially prosperous  • Practicing extreme self-care  • The master in the art of living  • Wisdom enters through the wound  • An important lesson learned by being on "The Island"   Valuable resources: Website: https://www.coachbarrow.com/   Memorable quote: "Save 10% of your income!" -Chris Barrow   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat

At some point, all of us will have experiences that require us to focus our attention on ourselves in an intense way. For example, an advanced cancer diagnosis, an accident, or shocking news may require you to go into extreme self-care. This is the kind of self-care I’ve been practicing for the last several weeks, and why there was a gap between Episode #49 and #50. I’m so glad to be back! Biggest Takeaways From Episode #123: At certain points in our lives, each of us needs to go into what Vicki calls “emotional ICU.” This, she explains, is why there has been a gap between the last episode and this one — she has been in her own emotional ICU. If you tend to put others ahead of yourself and give too much, you might struggle with practicing extreme self-care when you need to. Here are some ideas for extreme self-care: delegate daily tasks that you usually do yourself (like cooking), temporarily neglect things that simply aren’t that important, set up an auto reply for your email, or take a step back from your online presence. When you want to support and help others, you need to be coming from a place of fullness and abundance. The world needs you to take care of yourself so that you can give back to the world. Highlights from Episode #123: Welcome back to the Beyond Bitchy Podcast! Vicki acknowledges the gap between the last episode and this one. [00:39] Vicki digs deeper into why she has been absent, and relates her explanation to previous points about boundaries. [02:51] Let’s talk about extreme self-care, with examples of what it looks like. [07:54] Why should we embrace the fact that it’s okay to practice extreme self-care? [11:23] Vicki shares something she has learned over the past few months: how hard it is to ask for help when you need it. [14:37] We hear some specific examples of extreme self-care. [19:01] Vicki loves drinking a variety of teas from all over the world, and talks about how she used the experience of having a cup of tea as a form of self-nurturing during her recent emotional ICU period. [24:20] We learn about how extreme self-care relates to boundaries. [26:09] Vicki gives listeners a homework assignment related to self-care. [29:14]   Links and Resources: Vicki Tidwell Palmer Moving Beyond Betrayal by Vicki Tidwell Palmer 5-Step Boundary Solution Clarifier Beyond Bitchy Podcast | Episode 23: TMI, and Other Problems When Sharing Personal Information

As coaches we have a duty of care for the wellness of the clients that we work with -  and as leaders,  we have a duty of care for the wellness of the teams that we manage.But before we support our direct reports or clients –in terms of their wellness - it’s really critical for you and I as care-providers to look after our own wellness first.And, when I use the word wellness, I mean physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellness.But, how can we support others if we do not focus on our own self-care first? Now, in addition to your work related responsibilities if you are managing your home, and are a care giver to children, elder parents, or a loved one who is ill, the importance of self-care is intensified.You now have to focus on EXTREME SELF-CARE!! Cheryl Richardson in her book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care provides this extreme self-care kit in chapter 12; and I’ve extracted some of the key elements that I believe will work for you and I. I’ve been using this assessment as process to be followed, and also using the assessment as a way to stay on track, assess progress, and be alert to areas where I need help. It’s been really effective for my coaching clients too! If you liked this episode, please share it with your network of influence and close friends! We’re grateful for your support!Share your feedback / comments with me on coachtoolbox@gmail.comYour host for this show:  Ajay Nangalia PhD PCC,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaynangalia/And, here is who we are and what we do: www.globalcoachtrust.orgGet new episode updates via email by registering your email id on the follow blog via email button here www.globalcoachtrust.org

In this episode, I interview Lo Bannerman, who is a nutritionist, meditation leader, and mama on a mission helping young families foster mindfulness and nourishment from the start! She offers the practical advice of: "Declutter your home, mind, and/or to-do list. Even going through one drawer, delegating one task, or saying no to one commitment can create space for a million yeses!" Her favorite recommended books are: The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson Do Less by Kate Northrup The Best Yes by Lisa TerKeurst She and I discuss questions like: What does doing too much look like?, What is the path out of doing too much?, How can one respectfully say no? and so many other questions and practical advice about becoming more mindful, saying no to say yes and how to maximize the joy in our lives. You can find Lo at @nourishingfamiliesllc on social media or at her website: https://www.nourishingfamilies.org And as always you can reach me at trainandflourish.co@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthewellness/message

The importance of extreme self-care for moms is very underrated. As a mom, have you ever looked at yourself in front of the mirror and hardly recognized yourself because of the struggles parenting brings? In this episode of A Glimpse Inside, host Wendy Perrotti and SuperPower Momma Laura Greco tackle the topic of extreme [...]

This week, I’ve put together some ideas to respond to the massive, worldwide Black Lives Matter protests that have been going on. It is a completely heartbreaking, intense and inspiring time to be an American, and I pray with all my heart that change finally comes for all who have been oppressed. Please God, may it be so. I also recognize that the US is going through a profound crisis—one that has been a very, very long time in coming. Yet, like all crises, this one will have its own lessons to bear … if we are listening. That is why I begin this show with an essay I wrote in the first year after my daughter Teal died. It’s called The Value of a Good Crisis. I hope you like it. I also share some ideas about a process I’ve uncovered I like to call ‘Extreme Self-Care for Extreme Times’. Why? Because if these times aren’t extreme, I don’t know what is. And sometimes, that’s what change requires. Still, we have to get through them in one piece. So here are some ideas about how to make that happen. I close out the show with a guided visualization that helps you connect to those who have guided you and held you with love. It’s a sunset on the beach encounter that will help you get the messages you need to stay strong, and return to YOU. Much love as ever …. You’ve got this! RESOURCES Devi Yoga Online The Self-Care Facebook Group for Extremely Busy Women MORE ABOUT SUZANNE Suzanne Falter is a writer, podcaster and essayist whose work has appeared in SELF, O, More, Fitness, New Woman and The New York Times, Tiny Buddha and Elephant Journal. She is the author of multiple self-help titles including How Much Joy Can You Stand? (Ballantine) and the upcoming book, The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self-Care (Sourcebooks). Suzanne also hosts the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast where she interviews leading self-care authorities and shares her own ideas.

Tune in to my Carol Lowell: Extreme Self-Care - Part 2 episode, to learn how Carol was able to respond with gratitude to a traumatic medical diagnosis. The post Carol Lowell: Extreme Self-Care – Part 2 appeared first on Nada Hogan.

Tune in to my Carol Lowell: Extreme Self-Care - Part 1 episode, to learn about Carol's journey of self-discovery while building nourishing habits. The post Carol Lowell: Extreme Self-Care – Part 1 appeared first on Nada Hogan.

Carol Lowell EMAIL: carol@kindredspiritstudio.com WEBSITE: www.kindredspiritstudio.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kindredspiritstudiosoulfood/ SKYPE: clowell@shaw.ca PHONE: home # 604-987-3510 cell # 604-868-9055 BIO AND TOPIC: BIO: Carol Lowell is here to talk about the power of extreme self-care habits that bring a positive impact to every area of life. She is an artist, author, life coach, wife and mother who lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has written two books ... a full-colour print book called Soul Food, A 90 day Journey of Self Discovery Building Nourishing Habits, and an ebook entitled Meditative Mandala Making.

Episode Title Extreme Self Care Episode Summary Cheryl Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author of several books including: Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, The Art of Extreme Self Care, You Can Create an Exceptional Life (with Louise Hay), and her most recent book, Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife.  Cheryl's work has been covered widely in the media including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. Cheryl was also the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour.  You DON'T want to miss out on THIS episode! Trust me. Guest: Cheryl Richardson Show Notes Alex talks about his latest trip. Talking about Christopher's favorite point in some of Cheryl's talks How does one learn how to grieve? How to survive the loss of a love? Alex talks about feeling his feelings “Feelings don't disappear with a food plan.” Christopher shares about his ‘emotional regression' Cheryl speaks about her life process and writing her newest book Christopher shares about his business rut Alex talks on his wants for his life and self care needs Being with one's self and self care Links Mentioned: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylrichardson Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachoncall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachoncall/

Join your hosts talking about life after you've gone no contact with toxicity (people, situations, our own behavior). Learning how to enjoy your alone time and putting yourself first: Extreme self-care!

Knowing the two types of self-care and practicing both is good for you and everyone around you! Tune in and learn the two types of self-care, why you may be challenged around meeting your self-care needs and how to hold yourself accountable for practicing good self-care.  Biggest Takeaways From Episode #70: There are two types of self-care: self-care needs and self-care wants. We learn about self-care first in our family of origin. If some of our needs were neglected as children, we may struggle to practice self-care as an adult and we may pass neglect on to our children. Self-care wants are just as — if not more — important than self-care needs. Use self-care wants as a reward for attending to self-care needs. Commit to at least one self-care want every day, and work your way up to three, or more! Highlights from Episode #70: Welcome to the show! [00:40] A listener inspired this episode with questions about self-care. [00:54] Vicki brings up the issue of self-care and how self-care related to boundaries that we set for ourselves. [02:15] Without setting limits on ourselves, we aren't able to function. [03:09] Setting personal healthy limits creates space for health and well-being. [05:34] Vicki discusses the two categories of self-care, and what the term means. [06:09] We learn about the 11 self-care needs, which are listed below. [06:18] Our parents teach us about self-care through their own behavior and how they parented us. [09:40] We need to be mindful of all 11 self-care needs to teach our children. [11:05] Does self-care feel more like a chore than a joy? [13:22] Vicki speaks about self-care wants, which are activities that we love to do and that we feel good about after we've done them. [14:28] Self-care wants are highly individualized, and self-care looks different for men and women. [17:01] Why self-care wants are just as crucial as needs. [19:56] When our self-care wants are taken care of, we have a buffer that helps us avoid drama and conflict. [21:34] Vicki tells us how to get self-care done. [23:02] Find someone to be your accountability partner to help with your progress. [24:59] To make self-care needs easier to take care of, schedule your appointments in advance and reward yourself when you complete them. [26:24] Commit to a bare minimum of one self-care want each day, and work your way up to at least three. [30:05] Links and Resources: Vicki Tidwell Palmer Episode #34 | Women, Choose Self-Care Over Self-Sacrifice Episode #50 | Extreme Self-Care and Boundaries Episode #55 | Extreme Accountability Pia Mellody Bullet Journal: The Analog Method for the Digital Age Self-Care Needs*: Food Clothing Shelter Physical Nurturing Emotional Nurturing Spiritual Practice Education Money Medical Attention Dental Sexual *From the work of Pia Mellody @ www.piamelody.com

Have you ever made a commitment to yourself or to someone you care about that you didn’t keep? Have you ever promised yourself you would stop doing something or even treating another person abusively, but you just couldn't stop? Then it may be time for extreme accountability! Listen to learn why it's sometimes necessary to interject some extreme accountability in your life, and stay tuned to the end to hear my extreme accountability commitment to you!   Biggest Takeaways From Episode #55: Many times the person we let down with our commitments is ourself. If you’ve made a commitment to yourself that you couldn’t keep, then it may be time to consider extreme accountability. Extreme accountability cannot be implemented for someone else. Just as you cannot make another person change, you also cannot make them take action. An extreme accountability measure for one person may not work for another person. Every person’s commitment is completely unique and should match their skills, abilities, resources, and situation.  Go public to the right people with your commitment. We are much more likely to keep our commitments when we make them to another person. Let your support system know what your goal is and how you intend to reach it.   Highlights from Episode #55: Welcome back to the show! It’s time to talk about extreme accountability. [00:39] What is accountability? [04:00] When do you need extreme accountability? [07:22] How to create your own extreme accountability. [19:55] One person’s extreme accountability may not be appropriate for you. [22:13] Why you should go public with your extreme accountability. [23:44] Learn about Vicki’s extreme accountability commitment to podcast listeners. [24:30]   Links and Resources: Vicki Tidwell Palmer Moving Beyond Betrayal by Vicki Tidwell Palmer 5-Step Boundary Solution Clarifier Beyond Bitchy Podcast | Episode 22 - Want More Intimacy? Accountability is Key Beyond Bitchy Podcast | Episode 25 - Part 2 Accountability & Intimacy: Who Decides Whether You’re Being Accountable? Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live, by Martha Beck Beyond Bitchy Podcast | Episode 50 - Extreme Self-Care and Boundaries

Join New York Times best-selling author Cheryl Richardson for a talk on how to claim your power and show up authentically in the world. Taken from a live lecture at a Celebrate Your Life event in Phoenix in 2008, Cheryl explains how to honor your soul and bring the fullness of who you are into the world. Sharing personal stories and life experiences, Cheryl illustrates how important it is to recognize our God-given talents and gifts and learn how to share them with the world. This talk has been edited for content and clarity. To find a Celebrate Your Life event near you this year, visit celebrateyourlife.com.

At some point, all of us will have experiences that require us to focus our attention on ourselves in an intense way. For example, an advanced cancer diagnosis, an accident, or shocking news may require you to go into extreme self-care. This is the kind of self-care I’ve been practicing for the last several weeks, and why there was a gap between Episode #49 and #50. I’m so glad to be back!   Biggest Takeaways From Episode #50: At certain points in our lives, each of us needs to go into what Vicki calls “emotional ICU.” This, she explains, is why there has been a gap between the last episode and this one — she has been in her own emotional ICU. If you tend to put others ahead of yourself and give too much, you might struggle with practicing extreme self-care when you need to. Here are some ideas for extreme self-care: delegate daily tasks that you usually do yourself (like cooking), temporarily neglect things that simply aren’t that important, set up an auto reply for your email, or take a step back from your online presence. When you want to support and help others, you need to be coming from a place of fullness and abundance. The world needs you to take care of yourself so that you can give back to the world. Highlights from Episode #50: Welcome back to the Beyond Bitchy Podcast! Vicki acknowledges the gap between the last episode and this one. [00:39] Vicki digs deeper into why she has been absent, and relates her explanation to previous points about boundaries. [02:51] Let’s talk about extreme self-care, with examples of what it looks like. [07:54] Why should we embrace the fact that it’s okay to practice extreme self-care? [11:23] Vicki shares something she has learned over the past few months: how hard it is to ask for help when you need it. [14:37] We hear some specific examples of extreme self-care. [19:01] Vicki loves drinking a variety of teas from all over the world, and talks about how she used the experience of having a cup of tea as a form of self-nurturing during her recent emotional ICU period. [24:20] We learn about how extreme self-care relates to boundaries. [26:09] Vicki gives listeners a homework assignment related to self-care. [29:14]   Links and Resources: Vicki Tidwell Palmer Moving Beyond Betrayal by Vicki Tidwell Palmer 5-Step Boundary Solution Clarifier Beyond Bitchy Podcast | Episode 23: TMI, and Other Problems When Sharing Personal Information

In this episode I am talking about why Moms hit burn out and what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. I also share my challenges this week that resulted in me having to cancel a free training I planned, and pause my 1:1 Intensive work. If you are feeling spread thin with all of your roles, I have some advice for you.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Master Your Energy Monthly membership  Master Your Energy Self Study Program  Extreme Self Care for Exhausted Moms Masterclass  Register for the No More Diets Workshop 

Life Coach Angela Christine and I dive into how thriving can look different than what we think of as success. Join us as we explore how we spent our much of our lives trying to be good enough for others and ultimately came to love ourselves. What I love most about this interview is how Angela shares about her journey to self-love and the power of her words of wisdom. It is undeniable that they come from her heart and personal experience, Angela asks me to share my self-love discovery story, too!     How thriving is connected to believing you deserve your dreams Why some of us flourish with change more than others What your number one job is and why it matters     Links Mentioned : Fearless Self-Love Retreat www.fearlessselflove.com Dancing Spirit Ranch www.dancingspiritranch.com Kripalu School of Ayurveda https://kripalu.org/schools/kripalu-school-ayurveda Introduction to Ayurveda Podcast, S2 E11: Ayurveda: Co-Creating Lives We Love https://www.groundedhere.com/podcast Tim Ferris Show https://tim.blog/ Wayne Dyer https://www.drwaynedyer.com/ You Can Heal Your Life By Louise Hay https://www.hayhouse.com/you-can-heal-your-life-paperback Reiki https://www.reiki.org/faq/whatisreiki.html The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson http://www.cherylrichardson.com/store/the-art-of-extreme-self-care/ Tony Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Satya Narayan Das  https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/presenters/satya-narayana-dasa Show Highlights: 00:58 Fearless Self-Love Retreat Details 02:14 Easeful Living Practice with Angela Christine 03:38 Interview begins! 12:10 Angela’s reflection on thriving 22:27 Vata Dosha ~ Ayurveda’s way of saying the qualities of air & ether 27:48 Our most basic fear of not being good enough and where this starts 29:44 Andrea’s story of discovering she loves herself 36:36 How putting self-care first led Angela to understanding her calling to be a life coach 53:00 Courageous Self-Care Tip   Favorite Quotes: “When I start to feel like I’m not successful, it’s because I’m ligning myself up with what the world sees as success...you’re on a growth path until you find what you want, and then you stay there.” -- Andrea Catherine “Thriving comes from not wanting to just get by; not wanting to pass on that life to my children of not having enough.” -- Angela Christine “I don’t want to have to put the grapes back. I want to be able to give my kids grapes, because that’s one of their favorite fruits to eat.” -- Angela Christine “What is that limiting belief and get it the heck out of my head, because it is affecting my life daily.” -- Angela Christine “[I’m] okay with where I am, but also...okay with my dreams...they are legitimate. I deserve them. I’m worthy. -- Angela Christine “Proximity is power! Whatever you are close to will grow.” -- Angela Christine “At the core we have the same basic fears...one of the biggest ones is we’re not good enough.” -- Angela Christine “My dreams [have] an innate value because they’re unique to me.” -- Andrea Catherine “You have to service your temple. No one else is going to do that for us...This is the body I was given. This is my temple. I have to take care of it. It is my number one job.” -- Angela Christine “The self-care, self-love piece, if it isn’t there, then you can’t continually grow. You’re either growing or you’re dying.” -- Angela Christine Meet Angela: Life Coach Angela Christine values love and connection above all else and these are the values that shine through her 20 years as an energy worker, healer and spa therapist (offering body treatments, aromatherapy, organic facials). Angela’s optimism, passion, and continual learning inform her growth as a practitioner. She is a spiritual, family-oriented mother, partner and friend, who believes in universal love and is eager to support with you on your wellness journey. Visit her at Angelachristinelifecoach.com angelactolton@gmail.com

Dorethy interviews Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Life-Style & Wellness Coach, Intuitive Counselor, Speaker, and Author, about her upcoming retreat, called The Five Pillars of Extreme Self Care. Lovingly arranged to take place at Mount Shasta, one of Earth's chakra vortexes, this retreat aligns with her mission of teaching people how to look after themselves, so they are not depleting themselves, burning out, and feeling deprived and resentful. She teams up with other talented locals in the area to reveal some consciousness-expanding surprises on this retreat. Listen to hear Dolores speak about the gap in our present health care system, and how she is here to get us back on track to trusting our own healing abilities. Website: www.spiritualwellnessforlife.comevents - look for 'Mount Shasta Retreat'.

Have you ever felt like everyone else’s needs come first? Have you wondered how you’re supposed to show up in your relationship, or for your family, if you’re exhausted and not feeling nourished and supported yourself? How do you make the shift so that you feel full enough to have something extra to offer those around you? In today’s episode, we’re going to cover the art of Extreme Self Care - so that you can learn how to make boundaries and take better care of yourself (and why that’s so important for the health of your relationship). Our guest is Cheryl Richardson, professional coach and New York Times Bestselling author of several books, including Take Time for Your Life, and her most recent book, Waking Up in Winter. Cheryl Richardson was literally one of the first professional coaches, and her decades of experience will help you reclaim your life, find your center, and bring your best self to your relationships. As always, I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this episode and what revelations and questions it creates for you. Join us in the Relationship Alive Community on Facebook to chat about it! Sponsors: Along with our amazing listener supporters (you know who you are - thank you!), this week's episode is being sponsored by FabFitFun.com. FabFitFun offers a seasonal gift box with full-size, ahead-of-the-trend, fitness, beauty, lifestyle, and fashion products. Each box retails for $49.99, but contains more than $200 worth of goodies! You can customize your box, or just be completely surprised by what comes. As a special for Relationship Alive listeners, FabFitFun is offering $10 off your first box if you use the coupon code "ALIVE" with your order. It's a great gift for yourself - or for that special someone in your life. This week’s episode is also sponsored by SimpleContacts.com, which offers an easy, convenient way to order contact lenses, carrying all major brands. They also have an online vision test that’s you can take quickly in the comfort of your own home or office, AND they are offering you $30 off your order by visiting simplecontacts.com/alive and using the code “ALIVE” at checkout! Resources: Check out Cheryl Richardson's website Read Cheryl Richardson’s Books - Take Time for Your LIfe and Waking Up in Winter FREE Relationship Communication Secrets Guide Guide to Understanding Your Needs (and Your Partner's Needs) in Relationship (ALSO FREE) www.neilsattin.com/selfcare Visit to download the transcript, or text “PASSION” to 33444 and follow the instructions to download the transcript to this episode with Cheryl Richardson Amazing intro/outro music graciously provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out Transcript: Neil Sattin: Hello and welcome to another episode of Relationship Alive. This is your host, Neil Sattin. On today's show, we're gonna dive deep into the question of how to take care of yourself and why it is so important to take care of yourself in the context of nurturing your relationship with others, whether that be your spouse, your partner, your children, other important people in your life. At the core of it all rests your ability to nurture who you are here in this journey of your life on the planet. We've covered some more maybe psychological ways to do that. Episodes with Dick Schwartz, with Peter Levine, et cetera, et cetera. We've covered the gamut, and yet, what I wanted you to have today is some very nuts and bolts practical approaches to the art of extreme self-care. Neil Sattin: I'm saying that intentionally because today's guest is I think the person who launched that term into the public eye, extreme self-care, and in fact she is one of maybe a dozen people who launched the profession of coaching in the world. So, if you are working with a coach or are thinking about working with a coach, then you have this esteemed guest to thank for coaching being what it is today. Her name is Cheryl Richardson and she is author of New York Times bestselling books. She's been on Oprah Winfrey's show. In particular, the first book of hers that I read, Take Time For Your Life, was huge for me in realizing all the ways in which I was not showing up for me and what that was costing me in other aspects of my life. Neil Sattin: Cheryl has a long running radio show and I'm gonna let her tell you a little bit more about what she's doing and what she's done. She leads retreats and still does coaching, I believe, and in the meantime she is here with us today to share with us her wisdom on how to take care of yourself extremely well. If you are interested in downloading a transcript from today's conversation, then you can visit NeilSattin.com/selfcare, all one word, or you can text the word "passion" to the number 33444 and follow the instructions. I think that's it, so Cheryl Richardson, thank you so much for being here with us today on Relationship Alive. Cheryl Richardson: Hi Neil, thank you for having me. I'm glad to be here. Neil Sattin: You are most welcome. I think when I first reached out to you is maybe two and a half years ago, so it's great to finally be able to connect with a fellow ... Cheryl Richardson: Sorry it took so long. Neil Sattin: ... A fellow New Englander. That's fine, I'm sure that you were saying no until it was a definite yes. Cheryl Richardson: Yes, exactly. Neil Sattin: We'll fill in everyone listening on what we're even talking just then. So, perhaps ... Like, why extreme self-care? Let's start there. Why extreme and not just take care of yourself? Cheryl Richardson: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Well, the phrase "extreme self-care" was first coined by my coach, Thomas Leonard, who really is the man who's sort of single handedly launched the profession of coaching back in the early '90s. He was my first coach and I worked with him, and, as you said in your introduction, a handful of other coaches who were sort of helping him to craft the curriculum for Coach University, which was his training organization at the time. He's since passed away. Cheryl Richardson: He coined that phrase and I remember early on after we had been working together for a few years, he was developing this extreme self-care program as part of the coaching curriculum and he called upon both myself and a colleague of mine, Stephen Clooney was his name, to work with him on developing the program. So, he coined the phrase and I decided to bring it to sort of the mainstream world after he had passed, through the book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care. That book was really written ... You know, I had been teaching self-care. As you mentioned, Take Time For Your Life. I had written that book and Stand Up For Your Life, which is ... So, Take Time was about sort of self-care. Getting a handle on the outer world. Stand Up For Your Life was about building confidence and character and self-esteem. Cheryl Richardson: Then The Unmistakable Touch of Grace was about going even more deeply inward and taking care of our self-care for the spirit. You know, taking care of our spiritual wellbeing. When I wrote The Art of Extreme Self-Care, I had been teaching about self-care for many years but my husband was really sick at the time, and at the time that I had the book contract, and I remember I was really struggling to support him through his illness. My best friend at the time said to me, "How can you possibly write a book on extreme self-care when your life is in a state of extreme disrepair?" I remember thinking, "My God, she's right." Cheryl Richardson: Early on Thomas had used the phrase "extreme ..." I remember one time he said to me, "You don't just need self-care, you need extreme self-care," because I was such a good girl back then and I was such a yes machine that he was really challenging me. He was brilliant at honoring his own needs and at setting boundaries. At one point he said to me, "Your good girl role is gonna rob you of your life." So, I think he used the word "extreme" certainly to get my attention but to also get the attention of those of us who were training to be coaches by first really getting a handle on our own lives and our own self-care so that we could be good models and so that we could, in working with people, really know what people were up against when it came to practicing better self-care so that we could support them with integrity and with real empathy, I would say. Neil Sattin: What is extreme about it? Cheryl Richardson: Well, it really depends on who you are, because, for example, I remember one time early in my coaching with Thomas, he said ... We both identified that I, like a lot of people, especially women, was always saying yes because I didn't want to hurt someone's feelings. I didn't want to disappoint them. I didn't want to piss off people. I wanted them to like me, and so he gave me an assignment. For 30 days I had to piss off one person a day, every day for 30 days, and I remember being ... Cheryl Richardson: Now, for me, that was extreme, right? For a lot of people, that would be extreme, but he was trying to help me find a balance, and a lot of times when we grow, we go from one way of being in the world to the complete opposite for some of us, until we find a balance in between, so he was challenging me, like a good coach will do, and I've done this for years with my clients ... You challenge your clients to do more than they think they can and they often fall somewhere in the middle, but it's far better than where they were, and that's really what he was doing, I think, at the time. Neil Sattin: Yeah, and what I appreciate about it among many things is that it isn't polarized in the way that ... There are a lot of popular books right now that are basically about kind of not caring what other people think. Cheryl Richardson: Yeah. Neil Sattin: What's so artful about what you teach is that these are ways that you can take care of yourself but in a way that actually still honors your connectedness, your relatedness to other people. Cheryl Richardson: Well, yeah, and as a matter of fact there's one point ... So, my most recent book, Waking Up in Winter, which isn't a how-to book but instead is a memoir that just shares with people exactly how I live an examined life and how I grapple with my own self-care. At one point when I was going back to sort of edit this little section that I had written about doing an interview around self-care, I just named something that I hadn't been able to really name, and I'm not gonna be able to do it as well as I did in the book here in this moment, but ultimately we're all really caring people. Cheryl Richardson: I mean, trying to teach people to not care what other people think ... I say good luck to that. I mean, that's just not gonna happen, because we are relational beings. We have a need for belonging. We have a need for connection. Most of us do. Very high percentage of people, and so it's not that we want to take care of ourselves at all costs. What we really want is more integrity in our relationships, right? We want to be able to be who we really are. We want others to be who they really are, and we want relationships and connectedness based on truth, so if I say to you, Neil, "Yeah, sure, I'll help you move on Saturday," when I haven't had a day off in 30 days and then suddenly I'm really pissed and resentful because I now have my only day off scheduled to help you move, I promise you I'm not gonna show up on the morning of your move ... It's unlikely I will show up being all excited and ready to be supportive of you. Cheryl Richardson: So, most of us when we're overwhelmed, and most of us are busy and overwhelmed, when we say yes out of guilt or obligation or just unconsciousness, we end up putting ... Sort of taking little bites out of our relationships, out of the integrity of our relationships, and eventually you wind up with a lot of stuff that's unsaid or a lot of sort of unnecessary energy between two people that prevents a clean, vital, alive connection with the other person. So, I find as I get older and I think I'm probably much older than you are, I want relationships with people based on authenticity, based on aliveness, based on truth, based on a give and take relationship. I don't want to be sitting having dinner with somebody who spends the whole time just talking about themselves and their problems. I have no interest in that. Cheryl Richardson: If you're somebody I really care about, then I'm gonna attempt to interject. I'm gonna attempt to create some balance in the give and take, but if that's not something you're sensitive to or aware of, then I'm probably not gonna have dinner with you again, and I wouldn't want somebody to do that with me either. If somebody felt drained or frustrated or irritable after spending time with me, I'd want to know that, number one, and number two, I'd want to rectify it, because at our best ... Cheryl Richardson: You know, when we've got really good, clean, honest, open communication with one another, we really get the value of relationship and our relationships become alive, much like your podcast name, right? They are alive and fulfilling and meaningful and satisfying, and in the end, that's what really matters. I promise you, that's what really matters. Neil Sattin: So maybe a great specific thing, because I really love the wording of this. You talk about how to say no gracefully to someone, and in a way, that is about honoring your relationship with someone and it being based on truth or being willing to be truthful with someone because you honor and respect your relationship with them. So, what's the key to delivering a truthful message? It could be delivering a no to someone, like refusing to help them out, let's say, or show up for something, or to change your mind about something you've committed to, or it could be a moment of wanting to provide feedback about what's going on in a relationship, to bring the truth to it in a way that isn't heavy handed. Cheryl Richardson: Well, the honest answer is that for each of those different situations, the language is gonna be different, right? Neil Sattin: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Cheryl Richardson: So, let's start by looking at what are some of the general truths for all of it. Number one, if you're having any kind of an emotional reaction to a conversation, you're scared of having it, you feel pressured, you're anxious, you're pissed off. If you're having some kind of an emotional reaction or response to somebody or to the need for conversation, then the very first thing you want to do is go handle that without having a conversation. Cheryl Richardson: I love it. There's a wonderful book called Growing Yourself Back Up by John Lee that I recommend all the time to people because it's about emotional regression, which is something that therapists understand. Coaches don't necessarily understand it because they're not therapists, but, you know, when somebody gets their buttons pushed, we often go into a regressed state. So, I'm suddenly not 58 years old, I'm 12, and I'm about to have an adult conversation with you as a 12 year old. Chances are it's not gonna go well, right? Neil Sattin: Right. Cheryl Richardson: So, the first thing I need to do is step back and grow myself back up. It might be that I have to turn to my husband or another friend to kind of process the experience. This happens a lot when you've got people in your life that are critical or mean spirited or the nasty boss who humiliates you in front of other employees. Whenever people are inappropriate, the normal human reaction is to be stunned into silence. You don't even know what to say, and then people usually beat themselves up afterwards for not having said something, but it's normal when somebody behaves inappropriately to not have a response because you're too busy processing the shock of it. So, you need to walk away and process that. Have conversations. Maybe write in your journal or write a letter to the person. Do some emotional ... Go to see a therapist depending on the intensity of it. Cheryl Richardson: You want to just get yourself into as neutral a state as possible. In coaching, we call it "charge neutral," so it's not an excited or a reactive state. That's true for any conversation, and then I would also say, again, a good general guideline is keep it short, sweet and to the point. I can't stress this enough. My dad used to say this to me. I grew up in a family business and my dad, like from the time I was 16 years old when he would be communicating with clients, he was a tax consultant, or he would do an annual letter to his clients, he would always say to me, "Keep things short, sweet and to the point, that way people remember, they get your message and they're not bogged down with too many words." Cheryl Richardson: I think it's the same thing in difficult conversations. So, what's your truth? You deliver that as succinctly as possible. Along with that, you don't want to defend your position. You don't want to over explain it, which would be giving too much, and you don't want to open the door for debate. So, that's part of the reason why I say "keep it short, sweet and to the point." Then I would say ... I think those are probably the most important general guidelines, and if you can enter into a conversation without being emotionally activated, you've got your best chance of being gracious, and when you keep it ... Oh, and prepare. That's the other thing. Cheryl Richardson: Sorry, the other thing I want to say is if you have to have a difficult conversation, and for some people, saying no to a friend who asks you to babysit their kids is a difficult conversation, so they need to step back and process the feelings. Let's use that as an example. You've got to step back and process the anxiety in your body of, "Oh God, I know she's gonna be really pissed at me. She watched my kids two times last month, but I'm just ... I'm not able to do it," or, "I really don't want to do it. Her kids are difficult and they're exhausting for me. I don't have kids and it's not easy for me to be with them." Whatever the reason is, process that truth first and then you can simply have a conversation and I think it's always best to have a phone conversation unless the person is toxic in any way. Then we can talk about that separately. Cheryl Richardson: It might be that you just simply get on the phone and you say to your friend, "I got your message about wanting to take care of the kids and I'm not gonna be able to do it, and I want you to know that I will absolutely look for a time in the future when I can, but this time, I'm not able to and I hope you understand. Period. Period." Then you keep your mouth shut, and regardless of what that friend says, you just repeat the truth of what you just said, and nothing more. "Oh, God, that's too bad. I really needed you to watch the ... I can't find anybody. There's no one." = "I'm so sorry. I really look forward to helping you out in the future. I just can't do it this time." Cheryl Richardson: "Yeah, but, you know, I'm always watching your kids. You should really-" - "You know, I recognize you're watching my kids and I appreciate that and I will absolutely return the favor. I just can't do it this time." You see? So, I'm not saying, "You know what? I'm so sorry but I promised Jim that we'd get together this weekend and we're supposed to have a date night or a date day." The minute you do that, now you're opening it up for interpretation. It's just completely unnecessary, so ... Neil Sattin: Right, and what's interesting too, I think, is that the more you say ... When you talk about opening it up for interpretation, that's totally true. The meaning that the other person is making, whether it's ... Cheryl Richardson: That's right. Neil Sattin: ... "Oh, they value this person more than me." Cheryl Richardson: That's right. Neil Sattin: Or, "Oh, they actually don't really like my children" or whatever it is. Cheryl Richardson: Yeah, exactly, exactly. So, the more you just keep it short, sweet and to the point, the truth is whatever story they make up is their story and that's their responsibility to manage that, so that's why I say it's so important to process ahead of time, then plan what you're going to say. Keep it short, sweet and to the point. Don't over explain. Don't debate it. Don't even open it for ... Just keep returning to the truth of what you've said and let that be enough. Then you'll need to do ... Cheryl Richardson: You know, if it's a hard conversation for you ... Like, I don't like disappointing people, Neil. I don't like being disappointed. I haven't liked it since I was a little girl, and I've done a lot of work on dealing with my own issues around disappointment, but I know I can get activated. Just ask my husband, you know? All of a sudden we're supposed to do something and he decides, "You know what? I've had a horrible day. I just can't do it. I'm just exhausted and I'm just not able to do it," and I'm like, you know ... I get all activated. The little girl in me, I go into a regressed state sometimes and it's my responsibility to step back and go, "Okay, sweetheart, 90 percent of your reaction has nothing to do with this present moment, so let's become an adult again. Get out of the room and go get your shit together." Excuse my French. Neil Sattin: No, that's fine. We have actually talked about that a lot on the show, recognizing those parts of us that are stuck in earlier places and earlier traumas, and trying to find the signs that that's where we're operating from instead of operating from our wise adult self, and to show up to care for those parts of us, whether it's ... We talked about it with Margaret Paul, with inner bonding work. Cheryl Richardson: Yes. So, she's brilliant. She understands. Yes, it's exactly ... You know, it's internal family systems work, it's inner child work, it's ... Yes, it's absolutely, and that's really important. That's why ... So, from a communication standpoint, self-care, the decision to take care of oneself, brings up a lot of stuff. If you grew up in a family where it wasn't okay to tend to your own needs, or you just didn't ... It was never demonstrated to you. You never learned how to do it, it can bring up a lot of anxiety. The simplest thing can bring up a lot of anxiety, and we do need to be really respectful and loving and honoring of those parts of us that get activated. We don't want to communicate with people when they get activated. Cheryl Richardson: Now, this especially comes into play when we're dealing with tough people, right? Critical people, authority figures, toxic- Neil Sattin: Ex-spouses. Cheryl Richardson: Ex-spouses. Yeah, okay, great, or situations fraught with excitability. Toxic people, all of that. It's become so important to ... The more toxic the relationship, the briefer the conversation needs to be, and I will say that in situations like a toxic ex-spouse, let's say, or a toxic parent or sibling, which, you know, I'll hear a lot about that sort of stuff, sometimes the best way to communicate is via email, once again using the guidelines, but not going ... You know, a lot of times people will say to me ... I just had a conversation with somebody recently who had to have a very difficult conversation with a really toxic friend, and she was really scared of her. Understandably so. The woman was a bully. Cheryl Richardson: I said to this person, "No, no, no, no, no. You don't need ..." She said to me, "Well, I feel like it's only right that I see her face to face." Well, that's really lovely and clearly you're a person of integrity, but it's not good self-care, because this person's gonna eat you for lunch. So, instead, you need to communicate what you have to communicate via email. That's when it's appropriate. It's not appropriate when you're just trying to get out of a tough conversation with somebody you love, but when somebody's really inappropriate, has a history of that or is toxic in some way, or where you get incredibly triggered like an ex-spouse, sometimes you're doing both of you a favor. Cheryl Richardson: Let me also say this. Sometimes you're doing both of you a favor by communicating via email. The other thing that's important is if you have to deliver really tough, bad news to somebody, you want to remember that sometimes you're doing them a favor by communicating via email, because you're giving them a chance to process their reaction instead of puking it all over you, and I use that gross word intentionally, because a lot of times that's what happens. People end up just puking their unfinished stuff, their unresolved stuff, their old stuff on you, and a lot of damage happens in relationships because of that. Neil Sattin: I know. I hope more and more to foster a society where people are recognizing their potential to do that and stopping themselves, but I think it's healthy to recognize that that ain't happening all the time by any means. More and more, I think you listening to the show, that's probably true for you, where you recognize, "Oh, I get triggered. I'm going into my fight mode and I'm gonna let someone ... I could let someone have it, but I'm not going to because I recognize that that's what's going on." Neil Sattin: There is a phrase that you mentioned in one of the recordings of yours I was listening to and I think in one of your books as well that I just love so much, so I want to make sure we say it specifically, and it's something like, "Because I honor and respect our friendship or our relationship or you, I need to tell you the truth." Cheryl Richardson: Yes, yes. So, it's, "In an effort to honor our relationship, I want to be honest with you," or, "In an effort to honor our relationship, I need to tell you the truth." I would say, "I want to be honest." Depending on who it is, keeping it more conversational makes it feel less threatening to the other person. So, let me give you an example. This is an example I talk about all the time because ... I keep using it because people keep coming to me afterwards going, "Oh my God, that was so helpful. I needed to hear that." Cheryl Richardson: So, let's say you have a friend that's constantly complaining about her job. Like every time you talk to her, she's just a chronic complainer, and you know you have a friend like this when you look at caller ID and you see that they're calling and you let it go to voicemail, right? Or you make dinner or lunch plans and you keep canceling at the last minute. These are the things we need to pay attention to. In our relationships, those are the clues that something's not working. Cheryl Richardson: So, if you have a friend that's chronically complaining, it's really important to know that ... Oh, and by the way, let me just say this friend will also say things like, "You know what, Neil? God, I just love you. You know, every time I call you and I just talk about what's going on in my life, I feel so much better afterwards. I just feel relieved and energized." Meanwhile, Neil, you're hanging up the phone filled with all of their junk, exhausted and overwhelmed and thinking, "Oh, why did I answer the phone," right? Neil Sattin: Right. Going through every spiritual clearing I know to release all that stuff. Cheryl Richardson: Exactly. You're smudging yourself and you're taking a shower and all of that. So, it's important to recognize that when somebody's like that in your life, you show up and you answer the phone, you're completely ... You know, you're energetically clear, you're in a good place. I often use the visual of the thermometers you see in front of churches when they're raising money and they show the red line moves up as they raise more and more money. Cheryl Richardson: If you imagine yourself as an empty vessel without a red line when the complaining friend calls and you pick up the phone and they start "wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah ..." You know, like the Charlie Brown character, "wah, wah, wah," and before you know it, the red line of anxiety or just stuff is moving up, up, up and you, because they're puking their negativity onto you, and again, I use that gross word intentionally ... So, it's coming out of them. Their red line is going down, yours is going up and by the end of the conversation, you're filled with their anxiety and you're exhausted, and they're feeling light and happy and off to the next thing. Cheryl Richardson: The problem with that scenario is unfortunately ... I know you know this, Neil, because I think you were trained through Tony Robbins' work, right? Neil Sattin: Yep, that was part of my training. Cheryl Richardson: Yeah, most of us are ... Most human beings are motivated by pain or pleasure and most of it is pain, right? Neil Sattin: Right. Cheryl Richardson: So, when we get our anxiety relieved, we lose our motivation to take action to change things, so people who are chronic complainers who have vessels for their complaining keep getting to empty themselves of the anxiety of their situation so that they don't really ever get to a point where they have to do something about it. So, in that way, I'm not really doing you any favors by listening to you complain, right? Neil Sattin: Right. Cheryl Richardson: So, that's the basis for a conversation where ... Let's say you're the draining friend, Neil. Sorry, I'll only have you be that for a few minutes. So, my conversation- Neil Sattin: Cheryl, you're always making me the draining friend. Cheryl Richardson: I'm sorry - I'm so sorry. So, what I would say to you is, Neil, you know what? In an effort to honor our relationship, I really want to be honest with you. The last several times we've talked, you've been complaining about your job and it sounds like you're really unhappy, and you know what? Sometimes I hang up the phone and I feel kind of exhausted, or I notice myself every now and then kind of avoiding your phone calls, and I don't want that between us. So I just want to be honest with you. Cheryl Richardson: I am here to support you and doing something about changing this job you can't stand. I'll do research for you. I'll take a look at your resume. I'll help you find a career counselor. Like, whatever I can do to support you, but I can't listen to you complain about it anymore, and I just wanted you to know that so that in the future if you start to complain about it, I'm just gonna gently say, "Hey, Neil? Remember that conversation we had? I just want to remind you, tell me what I can do to support you in taking action." Cheryl Richardson: Then you keep your mouth shut. You don't say anything. Even if you're tempted, like, "I hope you understand. I hope you're not mad." Just keep your mouth shut. Be empowered. That's a way to really raise our level of self-esteem, by the way, by speaking our truth and then shutting up, and then whatever you say to me ... "Well, you complain about things too, Cheryl. I don't think I complain about it this much." - "Well, you know what, Neil? My experience is that you do, and I want to support you in doing something about it, so I promise you, I'm happy to help you take action. I just can't listen to the complaining." Cheryl Richardson: Whatever you say, I need to just keep saying that, and then the last thing I want to say is, "And, by the way, Neil, you'll probably forget that we had this conversation and I'll gently remind you when it happens again," because the truth is if you keep listening to friends that are chronically complaining, you've trained them to believe that that's okay. They have a neural network set up. You have a neural network set up. That's what regression is. It's neural programming, right? Neil Sattin: Right. Cheryl Richardson: We tap into an old program and it starts running, and you're saying ... You're breaking up that neural network, that neural program, and that you're gonna remind them that you're doing that. So, then, what's really important is that I back up that boundary with action so that if a week from now you call me and you start complaining about your boss, I better say to you, "Hey, Neil, remember that conversation we had? Tell me what I can do to support you," because if you don't, you're also ... you're doing even more damage to the relationship because you're essentially saying to your friend you don't keep your word. Your word isn't to be paid attention to or trusted, so ... Neil Sattin: Right, right, and I think that's helpful too, because so much of what creates alive relationships is having a container that feels safe. Now, within that safe container, that doesn't mean ... Cheryl Richardson: That's right. Neil Sattin: ... That there's not room to ask for adjustments like you were just talking about, but the container of safety, like you set it up by saying, "In an effort to honor our relationship, I need to be honest with you," so you're saying, "I honor you." Cheryl Richardson: That's right. Neil Sattin: On the flip side, you're also saying, "And you can trust me that I'm not gonna let this go." Cheryl Richardson: Yeah. Well, and you can trust me that I'll tell you the truth. I think about some of my closest friends and they're my closest friends because I know that they'll be honest with me and I know that they care about the maintenance of our friendship, right? Neil Sattin: Right. Cheryl Richardson: They don't want unspoken things between us, and the friendships that I've had that have ended, the very long, important friendships I've had that have ended have all ended because of what was unspoken and un-dealt with. I think it's also important when you talk about creating a safe container. I mean, all of my work, for years, has been about building healthy relationships, both in my own life, first and foremost, and then teaching it as a teacher. My husband Michael and I have been together almost 25 years and the year before we got married, we spent a year doing imago therapy. Harville Hendrix's Imago Therapy Together. Cheryl Richardson: I introduced Michael to it. I told him that I was not gonna get into a committed relationship, especially a marriage, with somebody who wasn't wiling to do the work, and it was the smartest thing we ever did and it was all about creating a safe container, right? Learning to create a dialogue process. I don't know if you've done any podcasts around that work, Neil ... Neil Sattin: Oh yeah, Harville and Helen have been on the show twice now. Cheryl Richardson: Great. Okay, great. So, a lot of your audience are familiar. Harville is a dear and one of his colleagues was and is our therapist on call for imago therapy and we've used him off and on over the years when we've been in tough places, all because that dialogue process creates a safe container. You can use it with friends. You can use it in business situations. I've used it in coaching relationships with people, in coaching people through difficult situations, and it is all about safety, because we all get triggered. We're going to emotionally regress for the rest of our lives. I mean, that's just ... Cheryl Richardson: Without a doubt, I can be the healthiest, most functioning adult ... You know, I saw this ... My dad died a year ago, November, and the night that he died, I'm one of seven children, and thank God for the work I do because ... I mean, I was having my own reaction to my father dying, but here I am in a hospital with my whole family and I'm just watching, bing, bing, bing, one emotional regression after another, knowing, "Breathe, do not pay attention to anything that's going on right now, because everybody is in a regressed state. Nobody is in a sane, wise, adult state. People are scared, they're grief stricken, they're traumatized. Just stay sane as best you can." Cheryl Richardson: Of course, I had my husband with me who knew exactly what was going on and was such an example, and I think this is important to say in terms of relationships. He was such an example that night of how powerful one's presence can be without saying a word. He was this calm, grounded, loving presence for everybody. He and my brother-in-law, both of them, they were like anchors for everybody. Just being in the room. I would watch him go from one room to another room where there was emotional upset. He would step into a room and just sit and everybody would calm down. That's the power of getting a handle on emotional regression on our own reactions and growing ourselves back up. Neil Sattin: Yeah, yeah. I'm having this thought of, like, "Well, I wonder if when I'm 80 I'll regress to when I'm in my 40s and everything will be fine." Cheryl Richardson: It's an interesting thing to think about, isn't it? I mean, I certainly have had experiences at 58 of regressing into remembering my mid-30s or 40s, let's say, from a career perspective when things were just going gangbusters and I've had the experience of feeling overwhelmed like I did back then, but so much of regression goes all the way back to where it all started, right? Neil Sattin: Yeah. Cheryl Richardson: In the family of origin... Neil Sattin: Yeah, yeah, or maybe even for some of us what we brought in to this life. Cheryl Richardson: Without a doubt. I personally believe that. Yeah. Neil Sattin: Cheryl, I want to ensure, because this has been so powerful to talk about ways of creating healthy boundaries as a way of taking care of yourself, and I'm wondering, you don't have a lot of time left, but I want to ensure that we touch on some of the other things that are so important. At this moment I just want you listening to know that Cheryl's books are amazing. They lay everything out step by step so you're not gonna get overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to take care of yourself. There's a system there for you to follow, and I'm wondering, Cheryl, if you could give us just a taste of some of the things ... Neil Sattin: Like, let's pull it back inward and how to really show up for us so that we're nurturing ourselves. That's where so much of your work is so powerful. Cheryl Richardson: Well, in a lot of ways, my most recent book really demonstrates that. Waking Up In Winter. The subtitle is "In search of what really matters at mid-life," but it could've been subtitled, "In search of what really matters at a transition point in one's life." When it came time for me to write another book, I realized I really honestly felt like I had said all I needed to say about self-care and work-life balance and high quality living in all of my books, and what I really wanted was something I think a lot of us want, and that is to experience the healing power of story and example instead of teaching "how to" information and advice. Cheryl Richardson: We have so much of it now, right? So, Waking Up in Winter is a memoir in journal form and I think journaling is one of the most powerful things we can do as an act of self-care, as an act of building a strong relationship with oneself, and I sort of demonstrate that through the book by taking a journal that was already written. It's not one that I wrote to be published. It was already written, and showing people what it means to grapple with issues of self-care, what it means to be too busy, what it means to enter a period of life where you feel like you're lingering in limbo, where you don't know what's next. You know what you don't want but you don't know what you do want, or you're waiting for the next stage of your life but you're kind of clueless about what it is. Cheryl Richardson: How do you hold on during those times and how do you deal with the ending of friendships? I write about the ending of a very important friendship, and how do you deal with career transition and reevaluating? I mean, I think in a lot of ways I wanted people to know that they weren't alone in this process of trying to cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves. It sort of takes people on that journey by sharing what happened to me, and there's one part in the book that ... Cheryl Richardson: I mention Louise Hay, who I had the good fortune to write a book with before this one. You know, Louise said to me one time when we were traveling together, she said, "Cheryl, you will be with you longer than anyone else on the planet. Why not make it a good relationship?" That just really struck me. I mean, think about that. You will be with you longer than your wife, your husband, your kids. I mean, you will be with you longer than anyone, and in the most intimate way. So, cultivating a relationship with our inner life through journaling or ... Cheryl Richardson: When I say journaling, by the way, I'm not just talking about sitting down and writing. One whole year my journal consisted of every night I would make a list of 10 things that brought me pleasure that day. For the last two years on Instagram I make a list of five things I'm grateful for and invite my followers to do the same, and then I get to read about all these things people are grateful for. On Instagram I just want to say my username is Coach On Call. It's not Cheryl Richardson. Neil Sattin: Great. Cheryl Richardson: Also, I think photographs are a wonderful way, especially now with smartphones. Sometimes journaling is creating photo albums. Like every day I try to take at least one picture of something that's beautiful, and when I go back and I look in photo albums at the beautiful moments in my life, it teaches me something about myself and it reminds me of what really matters to me, so I think we have to expand our notion of what journaling is to be more about the activities we engage in every day that say to us, "You matter. I'm paying attention to you. I'm here for you. I'm present with you. You have my attention," because for most of us, the whole world has our attention on a regular basis. We don't have enough of our own attention. Cheryl Richardson: In a lot of ways I took a big risk when I put this book out. I was convinced I wasn't gonna publish it til the day I hit send because it's very honest and it's about what happens when we decide to stop and pay close attention, to examine our life. You know, that's what I do. I live an examined life and then I write about what I discover. I mean, that's really ... You could sum up my career as a writer and a teacher pretty much, and that's what I really want for others, is to live an examined life. Give yourself the attention you deserve. Neil Sattin: I think that's so important, whether it is figuring out how to achieve more of a work-life balance or getting rid of clutter and organizing your life and time so that it supports you and feels more spacious, or your health ... All the points that you talk about in more of your how-to books. I love that you're also there with us as an honest participant, just like I've talked on the show about things going on in my relationship with Chloe. We're not here to pretend like it's all perfect. Cheryl Richardson: Yeah ... Neil Sattin: We're here to remind you that it is about the process. Cheryl Richardson: That's right, that's right. That's what it's all about. I mean, really, the soul is here to experience life, period. We're not here to accomplish or acquire or conquer. We're really here to be fully present for the experience of life and for the beautiful experience of our connection to one another because we are all connected. Neil Sattin: I'm so pleased that we had this chance to share these moments together, Cheryl. If you're interested in finding out more about Cheryl's work, you can visit CherylRichardson.com. Her new book, Waking Up In Winter, is available, as well as all of her other books and audio programs through Audible, Sounds True. You can find it all on Amazon and through Cheryl's website, her Instagram, et cetera. We'll have links to all of that in the resources section of the show notes and transcript for this episode. Meanwhile, Cheryl, is there anything else that people should know about how they could work with you or get in touch with you? Cheryl Richardson: No, I don't maintain a coaching practice anymore, so the best thing to do to learn about the events that I'm doing or the retreats ... I do host two retreats a year. They're just intimate gatherings of 50 people and they're very organic, and coaching ... That's where you could get coaching from me. The best place is to subscribe to the newsletter at CherylRichardson.com because I put a blog out every Sunday night and I always include what I'm up to in there as well. Neil Sattin: Great. Well, thank you so much and it's such a pleasure to meet you and spend some time with you today. Cheryl Richardson: Thank you, Neil, and thank you for the good work that you're contributing to the world. You have such high quality people on your podcast, people who are really steeped in a lot of experience and knowledge, and I really appreciate that you're putting this out into the world. It's so important right now. Neil Sattin: Thank you so much for saying so. It's definitely work that's so important to me, so it's helpful to have that feedback from you. Cheryl Richardson: Great. Thanks, Neil. Neil Sattin: Sure thing. Cheryl Richardson: Bye.  

There's "Selfishness", and then there's "Extreme Self Care". Extreme Self Care is the answer you've been searching for that will change your life forever, starting now.  Let these lyrics sink in while I play the piano and sing you this song I wrote "Wanna Be"  You can be who you wanna be. In the mirror you can see who you wanna see.This is me just sayin what I wanna say. This is my just playin how I wanna play. When you get caught in a thought and you're feelin blue, Take a minute listen to the voice inside of you. I'm in your newsfeed feedin you a little truthand tellin you you can do anything you wanna do.  Just vibe with me while you get a useful powerful distinction that allows you to see something you aren't seeing about the importance of Extreme Self Care and how you can follow my example and be whover it is you'd like to be. If you ever want to talk more, you can reach me at mebeingme.live or Instagram. 

We all know self-care is good for us, so why do most people lack a good routine? In this episode I give you the main ways I take care of myself so I can look after all the people and projects in my life with a smile on my face (most of the time). If you know you need to start taking your health and wellness seriously, this episode will help you get started. UPDATE: This show has evolved and become Revitalize Your Relationship. Get the show notes here: https://www.revitalizeyourrelationship.com/podcast/alivewithpurpose1  

Welcome!  Get ready to navigate every day with far less drama, doubts, guilt, shame and worry! What is extreme self care?  Tip 1 of 3:  Learn to say no sans doubt, guilt, shame or worry.  Listen in to get tips 2 and 3.  Join us to sample some extreme self-care tips!  Music:  Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Welcome!  Get ready to navigate every day with far less drama, doubts, guilt, shame and worry! Get ready to navigate every day with far less drama, doubts, guilt, shame and worry!  Join us to sample some extreme self-care tips!  Music:  Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Cheryl Richardson is the #NewYorkTimes bestselling author of several books including, Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, The Art of Extreme Self Care and her new book with #LouiseHay called You Can Create an Exceptional Life. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. She was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the #Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the “Live Your Best Life” nationwide tour. http://www.cherylrichardson.com For more show information visitwww.MomentswithMarianne.com

Aired Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 1:00 PM ESTExtreme Importance of Extreme Self-CareOn the heels of the Self-Help movement came the Self-Care trend. While it may seem to be an over-used phrase already, the actual practice of self-care remains under-utilized. If you are feeling frustrated, fatigued, stressed out or anxious, this show is for you! Allow Joyce and Jennifer to show you why you’re hitting so many walls and how to engage in self-care in a way that makes sense to you and motivates you to replace some of your high priority action items on your ever-increasing ‘to do’ list with activities that bring out the best in you. After this show, you’ll understand why doing so can dramatically improve your life.

Aired Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 1:00 PM ESTExtreme Importance of Extreme Self-CareOn the heels of the Self-Help movement came the Self-Care trend. While it may seem to be an over-used phrase already, the actual practice of self-care remains under-utilized. If you are feeling frustrated, fatigued, stressed out or anxious, this show is for you! Allow Joyce and Jennifer to show you why you’re hitting so many walls and how to engage in self-care in a way that makes sense to you and motivates you to replace some of your high priority action items on your ever-increasing ‘to do’ list with activities that bring out the best in you. After this show, you’ll understand why doing so can dramatically improve your life.

Marja-Liisa was talking the talk, but not walking the walk. She describes a low point in her life, where she was doing daily affirmations, but didn’t believe them to be true. She struggled with self doubt, along with a difficult relationship with the father of her child. After their breakup, Marja Liisa found a healer, who worked with her to deal with her past. Now, Marja Liisa works with others to help them heal. Q & A What was the number one thing that was holding you back from accepting self love? I did not believe I deserved love. I believed I was worthless or damaged. Who is one person who has changed your life for the better? Definitely, my daughter, and the healer I met. What is the best advice you have ever received? “All the answers that you need are inside of you,” and also, “When you need help, reach out and ask.” What is a self care habit that you practice regularly? I write love letters to myself every month. I write what I appreciate in myself, what I have done, it’s awesome. Do you have a favorite quote? “Love rewards the brave.” Can you share with us a resource or an app that we can use to help our own self care practice grow? I’m not really big on apps, but I can recommend books. One that I love is The Art of Extreme Self Care. What book are you reading right now? The Untethered Soul, by Michael A. Singer. What is the one thing that you are most passionate about? I am all about empowering people to love and trust themselves.  Guest Bio Marja-Liisa is a healer and wisdom keeper. She is here to empower and support others to find the true alignment and freedom for their soul. She loves nature, star gazing, good books and great conversations. www.marjaliisa.me https://www.facebook.com/FreetobemeML/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/Unlimiteddreamers/ Special Sacred self-love session for Just Stay Curious tribe! You are Sacred, you were born sacred, every bit of you is sacred and unique. Sacred self-love session will help you to embody even more of your soul and release the patterns and tension and blocks that you have inherited or built not to get hurt....but also to not let love in. You are so worthy of love and you are love :) https://freetobeme.satoriapp.com/book  

You’ve probably heard the statement, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But if that’s the case, why do so many of us shy away from adversity? Why, when the chips are down, do we sometimes feel like we can’t move past the hard times? Part of it is perception. It’s not what happens to us, but how you respond to what happens that tells the real tale of the results in our lives. How you perceive the challenge will be your experience of the challenge. You can see it as the ultimate thing that will take you down, or the greatest gift that’s going to push you to take your life to the next level. The other part is readiness for the challenge. It might seem that we are ill-equipped at times to overcome our hardships. Yet, if we dive deep and keep moving forward, we’ll often find that the strength was in us all along. You are not always going to be ready for a specific adversity, but you can train yourself mind, body, and spirit to be ready at all times for life’s toughest situations. That’s what today’s guest discovered, and now her story is inspiring hundreds of thousands of people around the globe. My guest today is the one and only JJ Virgin. She’s a multiple time New York Times bestselling author, speaker, trainer, and all around superstar. Her book The Virgin Diet hit the market and spread like wildfire. She jumped from interview to interview around the country to promote the book and made her long-awaited dream come true. But, all the while she was dealing with the most challenging experience of her life. It would take everything she had to make it through it, and JJ was ready and willing to step up to the plate. Today you’re going to learn how to ensure that you’re ready for life’s toughest challenges on the way to your dreams. You’re going to learn how to develop the mindset of a true champion, the Miracle Mindset, and set an unstoppable course towards making your own visions a reality. In this episode you'll discover: How even the best universities are teaching people bad nutritional science. Which “healthy” sugar is dangerous to your liver and gut lining. Why fresh-pressed juices might make you fat. The #1 disempowering belief that people carry in regards to their body and lifestyle. The surprising family struggle JJ was going through during her first book launch. What guiding principle JJ held when dealing with her son’s recovery. How extreme self-care can be integral to overcoming adversity. Why you need to focus on getting stronger instead of having things easier. What it takes to develop the Miracle Mindset. Why operating from a scarcity mindset can hurt you and others. How to instantly increase your sense of abundance and being “enough”. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model 

Cheryl Richardson was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour. Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of "The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson" on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – "Stand Up for Your Life" and "Create an Abundant Life." Cheryl Richardson is a world-renowned life coach and the New York Times bestselling author of several books including, Take Time for Your Life, The Art of Extreme Self-Care and her book co-authored with Louise Hay called You Can Create an Exceptional Life. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and holds one of their first Master Certified Coach credentials. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, New York Times, USA Today, and O Magazine, to name a few. Visit www.cherylrichardson.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Listen to Addiction Support Podcast Episode 28 on How to Stop Being Codependent Thank you for Listening! Show Notes for this episode are at addictionsupportpodcast.com/episode28 Overview: Take the Codependency Quiz: 15 questions to see if you might have codependency tendencies: Loading… Resources: Take the best eCourse for codependency. The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson […] The post ASP028: Codependency. What is codependency? Steps to stop being codependent. appeared first on Addiction Support Podcast.

Guest: Paulette Sherman A breast cancer survivor, author, psychotherapist, wife, and mom. Paulette Sherman talks about her recipe for stress-reduction, happiness, and wellness through sacred bathing.

Cheryl Richardson is a world-renowned life coach and the New York Times bestselling author of several books including, Take Time for Your Life, The Art of Extreme Self-Care and her book co-authored with Louise Hay called You Can Create an Exceptional Life. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and holds one of their first Master Certified Coach credentials. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, New York Times, USA Today, and O Magazine, to name a few. Cheryl was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour. Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of "The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson" on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – "Stand Up for Your Life" and "Create an Abundant Life." Visit www.cherylrichardson.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Cheryl Richardson is a world-renowned life coach and the New York Times bestselling author of several books including, Take Time for Your Life, The Art of Extreme Self-Care and her book co-authored with Louise Hay called You Can Create an Exceptional Life. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and holds one of their first Master Certified Coach credentials. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, New York Times, USA Today, and O Magazine, to name a few. Cheryl was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the “Live Your Best Life” nationwide tour. Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of “The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson” on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – “Stand Up for Your Life” and “Create an Abundant Life.” Visit www.cherylrichardson.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Ready to step up taking care of yourself? There are two levels of self-care you can do. Most of us do only Basic (and usually not even that!). I'll share with you a plan to move into Extreme Self-Care.

On Tuesday July 16th, I am pleased to welcome Psychologist, Dr. Janice Hynes to our show. Dr. Hynes is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over 20 years.  She provides individual, couples, and family therapy and specializes in stress management and anxiety reduction. She also served as the sole caretaker for each of her parents in their final years. Dr. Hynes regularly offers group presentations on anxiety management, conflict resoulution, and “Extreme Self-Care for Extreme Situations” Are you your own worst critic? We are all engaged in a constant dialogue with ourselves. All too often, this takes the form of a battle. You can learn to ease this inner conflict and become more effective in times of stress. Dr. Hynes combines information about how our brain chemistry functions in times of stress with how we can more compassionately care for our psychological self. Through our conversation with Dr. Hynes, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.' 

On Tuesday July 16th, I am pleased to welcome Psychologist, Dr. Janice Hynes to our show. Dr. Hynes is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over 20 years.  She provides individual, couples, and family therapy and specializes in stress management and anxiety reduction. She also served as the sole caretaker for each of her parents in their final years. Dr. Hynes regularly offers group presentations on anxiety management, conflict resoulution, and “Extreme Self-Care for Extreme Situations” Are you your own worst critic? We are all engaged in a constant dialogue with ourselves. All too often, this takes the form of a battle. You can learn to ease this inner conflict and become more effective in times of stress. Dr. Hynes combines information about how our brain chemistry functions in times of stress with how we can more compassionately care for our psychological self. Through our conversation with Dr. Hynes, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.' 

This show will need little introduction. Mark is welcoming Louise L. Hay, founder of all things Hay House and Cheryl Richardson, author of Extreme Self Care. Listen in as Mark talks with them about their new Book, You Can Create an Exceptional Life, and their long-time friendship. Mark also makes some predictions about where this is all going! (Please note: No calls will be taken for this show.)

We will continue our discussion of Extreme Self Care as we look at the various applications of this practice. We will go over different ways to make this apart of your every day life. Have a pen and paper ready to take notes.

Today we will be discussing how to make YOU a priority in your life. We will look at 10 tips to Extreme Self Care!