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Tiny rituals are what create the drumbeat of our week, and the heartbeat of our lives. In today's episode, you'll discover:The story of one of my greatest inspirations—and his beautifully simple approach to lifeMy favorite rituals for closing the day and transitioning from doing to beingThe most reliable Monday ritual I know of to cut through the noise and reconnect with what matters most for the week ahea

NOTES:Listener emails: brutal black tar vein damage stories (toes, dick, and yes, arteries) plus a chilling NJ dope shack bust and snowstorm cigarette hikeDad's odd updates on protests, bad golf, AI school drama, and swampy lakesBehind-the-scenes Dopey studio chaos, show length fights, and hyped DopeyCon 10-year party plans with Sam Miller confirmedBobby Lee jumps in: stealing beers from his dad, shooting meth at 12, and that unforgettable speedball masturbation session in a medical book aisleChildhood trauma under a strict Korean roof, bullying, and how drugs became his escape hatchFirst rehab at 16, early sobriety struggles, and the surreal calm he found in AA meetings and art museumsFinding comedy through AA shares and improv; the jump to MADtv and flopping hardThe infamous Vicodin withdrawal meltdown — shitting his pants on set and all the chaos that came with itDeep dive into porn addiction, how it fucked his relationships, and the brutal relapse after losing his dadSpiritual battles — wrestling with God's will vs self-will, plus tales of bizarre AA characters like oxygen tank old guys in OklahomaClosing with a no-holds-barred “This or That” game: meth vs heroin, jerking off rules, and the legendary beef chip storyBobby's raw reflections on relapse, fame, and carving out peace in a messy, fucked-up lifeMy dad comes on to update the nation and to kind of ruin a classic episode

Today's episode is a special one, because I'm celebrating my 44th birthday right after this releases!Honestly…it still feels unbelievable that I'm in my 40s, and these last few years have been interesting (to say the least)!Life has thrown me some curveballs in 2025, from dealing with high blood pressure and sickness at the beginning of the year, to navigating the wild, WILD west that is perimenopause. Even with all of this going on, I'm choosing to embrace the chaos and focusing on what I CAN control. I have no problem pivoting when I need to, and you shouldn't, either!Moving forward, I plan to be super intentional and present with my body and health, and what I truly need. I'm leaning into this season of experimentation, and while growing older definitely *isn't* glamorous, I'm learning that it's OKAY to not have it all figured out!I'm incredibly honored that you're here - your support means the WORLD to me. I'm sooo pumped for what's ahead for my podcast, business, and more over the next year, and I can't wait to take you on the journey with me!!In this episode, we cover:An update on my recent health journey & high blood pressureWhy you can pivot or adjust anytime, instead of waiting for a special occasionEmbracing the chaos & uncertainty of life + rolling with the punchesChoosing to be intentional & present with my body and needsPrioritizing my nutrition even more in this stage of lifeMy focus for my training & workouts moving forwardExciting updates with my business & podcast growthLinks/Resources:Join IT GIRL Community Membership Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

In this episode, I share a potent message that came through during a client reading — one that might be exactly what you need to hear today. If you've been stuck in overthinking, waiting for the perfect plan, or paralysed by the size of your goals… this one's for you.We talk about:How to get unstuck when your mind is in overdriveWhy taking imperfect action is the key to momentumA gentle exercise to help you shift energy in 3 key areas of your lifeMy personal reflection on progress, parenting, and letting go of needing to know what's nextPlus, I get real about mold recovery, psychic predictions, and the surprising clarity that comes from showing up anyway.✨ Whether it's your finances, your health, or your relationships — one tiny step forward might be the energetic breakthrough you've been waiting for.Press play and let's shift some energy, babe.Send us a textSupport the show BOOK A 1:1 SESSION WITH ME: https://janellebridge.com.au/businessblueprint/ Reach out on InstaInsta >https://www.instagram.com/thisisjanellebridgeemail Janelle: hello@janellebridge.com.au

Doubting Thomas and the Power of BeliefIn this special Easter Sunday episode, Tata and I delve into the story of Doubting Thomas, recorded against the backdrop of a beautiful sunrise by the riverbank. We explore the resurrection of Jesus, the significance of belief in the absence of physical evidence, and the importance of faith in times of doubt. The conversation highlights key biblical moments, including Thomas's journey from doubt to belief, and provides encouragement for those navigating their own spiritual questions. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Easter Sunday Setup00:47 Discussing the Story of Doubting Thomas01:33 The Empty Tomb and Jesus' Appearances03:48 Thomas' Encounter with the Risen Jesus07:07 Faith and Belief Without Seeing10:47 Resisting Doubt and Temptation13:36 Scriptural Accuracy and Final Thoughts14:03 The Noble Bereans and the Importance of Scripture15:05 Easter Sunday Reflections and the Resurrection15:58 Belief and the Consequences of Faith18:58 The Eternal Perspective and Life's Big Questions26:16 Resources for Strengthening Faith27:45 Concluding Thoughts on Faith and DoubtResources and LinksLee Strobel's book Seeing the SupernaturalAnn Voskamp's Loved to LifeMy book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of YouBe sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off. (00:06) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery (00:52) - Doubting Thomas and His Journey (02:12) - The Empty Tomb and Its Significance (06:59) - Jesus Appears to the Disciples (09:04) - The Challenge of Belief (11:32) - Understanding Faith and Evidence (14:14) - The Role of Scripture (16:04) - Investigating Our Beliefs (19:24) - The Importance of Decision (23:22) - The Resurrection and Its Impact (26:32) - Resources for Further Exploration (28:26) - Conclusion and Call to Action

Thus saith ChatGPT "The person refusing public conversation by labeling the other as demon-possessed and non-Christian—rather than dealing with the actual content of what was said—is engaging in:- Ad hominem- Poisoning the wellAnd possibly public shaming as a manipulative tactic to avoid accountability or real dialogue." Ways to Support the Ministry My Amazon Affiliate Linkhttps://amzn.to/4iDvok5Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancellation, Hearing Aid Feature, Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, H2 Chip, USB-C ChargingAffiliate Link for AirPods Pro2 https://amzn.to/4c4nTQQMerch On TeeSpring - https://teespring.com/stores/the-proverbial-lifePatreon-https://www.patreon.com/ProverbialLifePayPal- paypal.me/teameramirez (Teameramirez@gmail.com) CashApp- $teameramirezVenmo- Edwin-Ramirez-75Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fanintoflamee/Twitter- https://twitter.com/homeYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3anibvIPQc0bzc2trIEGQMy Music- https://soundcloud.com/the-proverbial-lifeMy wife's book on Poetry (Sold on Amazon): Framed for His Portrait (Poetry Book) https://www.amazon.com/Framed-His-Portrait-Collection-Poetry/dp/B08BDT92ZN/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?crid=18G8PZII8VHAP&cv_ct_cx=framed+for+his+portrait+a+collection+of+poetry&dchild=1&keywords=framed+for+his+portrait+a+collection+of+poetry&pd_rd_i=B08BDT92ZN&pd_rd_r=702821ef-8aa8-4937-99fc-000504efc7e7&pd_rd_w=n1hE8&pd_rd_wg=6QpAT&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=MDWWMJA2X33Z6QYMQBAN&psc=1&qid=1594465391&sprefix=Framed+for+his+%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc

Hey family! In this video, I'm sharing my powerful Christian testimony—how Jesus met me in the middle of my mess, broke the chains of shame, fear, and confusion, and gave me a brand new life. This is my deliverance story and proof that God still saves, heals, and sets people FREE.

Homesteading has seasons—sometimes it's front and center, and other times it takes a backseat. In this episode, I'm sharing how our life looks different right now, why that's okay, and how I've made peace with the inevitable FOMO. We'll chat about the honeymoon stage of homesteading, shifting priorities, and the simple ways I'm keeping it woven into our daily life, even when it's not the main focus. If you've ever felt guilty for stepping back, this one's for you!Podcast Episode HighlightsMy upcoming cookbook project Homesteading is trendy nowWhy homesteading is taking a backseat in my life nowThinking about my cow OakleyPrepare for your own shifts in lifeThe main three shifts in the homestead lifeMy current callingHomesteading becoming a tool instead of an identityHow burnout can happenDoing less but in more meaningful waysSimplifying and systemizing Not feeling guilt for shifting Final thoughts and encouragementResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.comUse the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your orderOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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Ways to Support the Ministry Merch On TeeSpring - https://teespring.com/stores/the-proverbial-lifePatreon-https://www.patreon.com/ProverbialLifePayPal- paypal.me/teameramirez (Teameramirez@gmail.com) CashApp- $teameramirezVenmo- Edwin-Ramirez-75Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fanintoflamee/Twitter- https://twitter.com/homeYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3anibvIPQc0bzc2trIEGQMy Music- https://soundcloud.com/the-proverbial-lifeMy wife's book on Poetry (Sold on Amazon): Framed for His Portrait (Poetry Book) https://www.amazon.com/Framed-His-Portrait-Collection-Poetry/dp/B08BDT92ZN/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?crid=18G8PZII8VHAP&cv_ct_cx=framed+for+his+portrait+a+collection+of+poetry&dchild=1&keywords=framed+for+his+portrait+a+collection+of+poetry&pd_rd_i=B08BDT92ZN&pd_rd_r=702821ef-8aa8-4937-99fc-000504efc7e7&pd_rd_w=n1hE8&pd_rd_wg=6QpAT&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=MDWWMJA2X33Z6QYMQBAN&psc=1&qid=1594465391&sprefix=Framed+for+his+%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc

Ways to Support the Ministry Merch On TeeSpring - https://teespring.com/stores/the-proverbial-lifePatreon-https://www.patreon.com/ProverbialLifePayPal- paypal.me/teameramirez (Teameramirez@gmail.com) CashApp- $teameramirezVenmo- Edwin-Ramirez-75Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fanintoflamee/Twitter- https://twitter.com/homeMy Music- https://soundcloud.com/the-proverbial-lifeMy wife's book on Poetry (Sold on Amazon): Framed for His Portrait (Poetry Book) https://www.amazon.com/Framed-His-Portrait-Collection-Poetry/dp/B08BDT92ZN/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?crid=18G8PZII8VHAP&cv_ct_cx=framed+for+his+portrait+a+collection+of+poetry&dchild=1&keywords=framed+for+his+portrait+a+collection+of+poetry&pd_rd_i=B08BDT92ZN&pd_rd_r=702821ef-8aa8-4937-99fc-000504efc7e7&pd_rd_w=n1hE8&pd_rd_wg=6QpAT&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=MDWWMJA2X33Z6QYMQBAN&psc=1&qid=1594465391&sprefix=Framed+for+his+%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc

I want to take this opportunity to talk about a big decision we made recently to shut down and archive our 10,000-member STC Facebook group. In this session, I intend to pull back the curtain and give an authentic glimpse into the thought process and motives behind this move. In early August, about a month ago, we made this decision concerning our Facebook group that has been in existence since 2015. I never expected the group to grow as it did, and it required a great deal of time and energy to maintain the group at a high level of engagement. The reality is that decisions like this are multi-layered and complex. Join me in this episode as I discuss the factors in this decision. You'll Learn:The six major considerations in making this decision:The impending season of caregiving for aging parents and the role of business in my family lifeMy original goal for STC and my changing definition of success (“Do I want the successful version of this?”)The sustainable cadence and level of social engagement I've found with the STC podcast, YouTube, and the STC newsletterManaging a large Facebook community takes a lot of emotional bandwidth and leadership.The realization that I can't be everywhere on social media and need to “do less but in a better way”My manageable strategy and goals for social media posts on discovery platforms and relationship-deepening platformsI'm still alive, well, and active on social media! Please find me on YouTube and LinkedIn!Resources:Interested in becoming part of our affiliate program? Learn more!Want to launch your online course?Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit for Therapists at https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit.Mentioned in this episode:Need Community Support? Join the MastermindIf you are a seasoned therapist, and you are wanting to move from clinical to online course income, we actually have a specific mastermind for therapists who are doing this. We meet together to build and grow and scale our online courses. You can learn more about that mastermind over at https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind.Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal. A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included! Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

Six months ago, I had my most profound and impactful psychedelic experience yet. I smoked 5-MeO-DMT, left my body, somatically released stuck energy, and experienced the infinite love of the universe. This experience set me on an integration journey that has up-levelled my life in ways I couldn't have imagined. In this episode, I'm excited to share the details of my integration journey over these past six months. While there have been many ups and downs, the overall impact on my life and energy has been immensely positive.Throughout this episode, I'm highlighting that this very powerful medicine isn't just about the psychedelic experience itself but also about the integration process that follows. 5-MeO-DMT "set me straight" by opening me to unconditional love and regulating my nervous system. The energy in my heart is flowing freely into my work and has even empowered my relationship with money. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as I am sharing eight tangible ways my life has changed as a result of my 5-Meo-DMT experience at Enfold Institute. Enjoy!Topics Covered:Transformation with psychedelics isn't about just the medicine5-MeO-DMT “set me straight” and opened me to unconditional loveThe ups and downs during these first six months of integrationChanges to my nervous system and sensitivityThe energy in my heart is flowing into my workAn empowered relationship with spending and receiving moneyThe activation of my “super awareness”Changes to my health, wellness and lifestyleSneaky blocks I'm now aware of around romantic partnershipThe awareness of death is helping me make the most out of lifePrioritizing beauty and my passions in lifeMy deepened understanding of God/UniverseShow Links:Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LanaEarth Runners - LANA for 10% offEnfold InstituteStill In It: 5-MeO-DMT Stories podcast (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)5-MeO-DMT Episode Series:Episode 79: I Smoked 5-MeO-DMT at Enfold (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Episode 84: 5-MeO-DMT Deep Dive w/ Steve Rio from Enfold (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Episode 8: Introduction to 5-MeO-DMT w/ Steve Rio (Spotify | Apple)Episode 94: When Psychedelics Make Things Worse w/ Jesse West from Enfold (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Other Episodes Mentioned:Episode 95: The “Refinement” Stage of Psychedelic Integration (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Episode 91: How to Create Lasting Lifestyle Change During Integration (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Episode 87: My Psychedelic Healing Journey & Origin Story (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Episode 81: My Practical Tips for Psychedelic Integration (Spotify | Apple | YouTube) Want more Modern Psychedelics?Instagram | YouTube | Web | Facebook Inspired to transform your life from the inside out, and integrate higher consciousness in your day to day life?Explore 1:1 Coaching with Lana or Apply Now Please support the show: leave a review on Apple or a 5-star rating on Spotify if this episode sparked something within. FREEBIES to support your journey DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my eighteenth episode, where I talk about a twelve hour workday that was spent with God and in nature reconnecting with myself and clearing my head to get centered. I appreciate all of you make sure to like share and retag and use the tag #therightintention.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be.Join me in my seventeenth episode, where I just check in and we discuss being present and enjoying the simple things in life.Check out this website for the Texas National Guard, and help out a troop that is struggling!Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my sixteenth episode, where me and Deepak Surthar unpack the modern education system and why its no longer equipped for today's society. Deepak explains his views. thoughts, and program he has developed on how to make it better and teach kids proper life skills to survive in modern day. Check out this website for the Texas National Guard, and help out a troop that is struggling!Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my fifteenth episode, where me and Lt Col. Jason Cordaway talk about the importance of leadership. Join us as we discuss the different ways Ltd Col. Cordaway goes about communication and delegation as a leader in the confines of the United States Military.Check out this website for the Texas National Guard, and help out a troop that is struggling! Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my fourteenth episode, where me and business coach and neurolinguistic programmer, Antonio Gonzales, as we talk about the importance of mindset, empathy, and forgiveness. Reach out to him on instagram, @antoniognzlz and find his contact info here.Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my thirteenth episode, where me and fitness coach and writer, Clark Bartram talk about what it means to commit and to take yourself and your fitness seriously. Reach out to him on instagram, @clarkbartram and check out his non-profit "Check it Like a Man" hereShare what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention.Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my twelfth episode, where me and economist Dean Inniss dive into the modern day financial pressures, what they mean, and what we can do about it in our every day life. Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention.Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my eleventh episode, where we talk about what it means to be your best self - are you doing everything you can to show up for yourself and others around you? Tune in, and put your best foot forward in 2024. Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention.Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is with such great pleasure that I introduce you today to my coaching mentor, friend and feminine embodiment muse, Jenna Ward. Jenna is the founder of The School of Embodied Arts & The Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification; a training that COMPLETELY changed my life, both personally and professionally.  Not a day goes by where I do not feel the impact that Feminine Embodiment Coaching has had on my life, and I am so excited to share this groundbreaking work with you.In this beguiling conversation, you'll discover: The often misunderstood concept of sensitivity, and how to redefine it as a potent source of strength and leadership How success is not a one-size-fits-all concept, and how to pull back from the pressure of constant productivity to create more satisfaction and sustainability in your lifeMy personal story as a CEO, and how embracing sensitivity has been a game-changer, not only for my well-being but for the culture and success of my entire companyHow the contrast between the masculine drive for action and the feminine capacity for creativity can create flow and freedom in your life and work This conversation is designed for anyone looking to bring more feminine aliveness, sustainable leadership, emotional range and rich satisfaction to their lives. Also, if you are a coach or are considering a coaching career, it is not to be missed. LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Jenna WardThe Feminine Embodiment Coaching CertificationThe SOEA PodcastSOEA + Jenna Instagram

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my tenth episode, where we discuss what it means to be grateful and how we can develop habits to incorporate gratitude into our everyday lives. By doing this, we can enhance not only our overall wellbeing, but our relationships with others and ourselves.Share what you're grateful for on socials, and make sure to use the tag #therightintention. Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my ninth episode, where we discuss and explore what emotions and suffering means to us, and how it affects our everyday life. How are we taking care of ourselves, and catering to our brain chatter? How can we show up in abundance, rather than suffering? Its all about mindset, intention, and self-discovery.Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my eighth episode, where we explore the positive effects of plant medicine, and how it allows you to open your heart to true healing. When we move forward with an open heart, a good intention, and keeping love in mind, we can be better for ourselves and others. Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my seventh episode, where I am joined by healer and best selling author, Laura Dier. In this episode, we talk about how we carry our inner children within us. When we are able to connect and be compassionate with our inner child, we are able to understand and heal our traumas from a place of growth and understanding allowing us to live a more fulfilled life.Check out Laura Deir's book here!Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. Join me in my sixth episode, where I give you various tools and strategies to improve your personal self growth journey. I have created a module that is designed to offer steps towards improvement, and a fuller life. It all starts with SELF!Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. In my fifth episode, I talk about accountability. Both with yourself and others. Lets be real here - its time to own our sh*t! Join me as I cover different strategies on how to keep yourself accountable, and how to really dig deep into self-reflection so you can be overall more successful in your day to day life. Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that life is full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. I know and have experienced this first-hand. That's why it's important to be intentional in the way that you navigate it and the way that you interact with those around you. Doing this can help ease burdens and provide one with increased clarity when it comes to their lifeMy name is Todd Tononi and I'm the host of The Right Intentions podcast. In starting this podcast, I hope to inspire listeners to live their lives with the best intentions, no matter how dire their circumstances may be. In my fourth episode, I'm joined by life and mindset coach Annette Weiss. Join us as we delve into mentorship, frogs, intrusive thoughts, and how doing things with the right intention will allow you to live the life you want to live. Let's connect!BookLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebookContact Annette Weiss: mindsetcoach211@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered about life coaching? What it is and what it can offer you? Have you ever thought that you might need life coaching? If you've asked yourself any of those questions before then this episode is for you! I've was curious about life coaching once upon a time and now I am a life coach! On this special two part episode, I'm opening the curtains and giving you a sneak peek inside how and why I began my life coaching certification journey.This two part episode is all about my coaching certification journey that I did through The Life Coach School. I dive into all about how I began my journey, how I found out about life coaching, how I went from being life coached to becoming I life coach. I cover it all! At first I was resistant to the idea of becoming a life coach due to time and money constraints. It ended up costing me $21,000! But I decided to go ahead and trust the process and it is one of the best decisions I've ever made. On this episode, I go over what I learned through the certification process, including tools like self coaching, emotion processing, mindset strategies and so much more.While this was a very large investment, it was totally worth worth it because it has helped transform my life and allowed me to help others through coaching. The opportunity to coach and help you and the teacher community has made the investment 100% worth it!Don't miss part two of this special episode coming this Friday. I'll be talking all about how you do not need to get a full coaching certification in order to apply these tools to better their own lives and the lives of those around you. Tune in on Friday to find out how!On the fence about joining the Wife Teacher Mommy Club or showing up for a live life coaching call? By the end of the episode, we will have answered all of your questions and put any fears or uncertainties to rest. Life coaching has definitely changed our lives for the better, and we know you'll be able to benefit from it as well! Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/coaching-certification/In this episode on why I chose to get my coaching certification:A brief overview of what life coaching is and how it can help with all aspects of your lifeMy personal journey with life coaching and how I came to be a life coachWhy I am so happy and grateful that I decided to become a life coachHow everyone can get what they want out of life coachingThe most powerful result or change is through a personal mindset shift How Chrissy and I can help you as your teacher life coachesResources mentioned:Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List

Today's episode begins with a decision to book plane tickets to California over my birthday and stay with some friends who were going through a medical emergency. They needed an extra hand with day-to-day things: think cooking, laundry, and walking their dog.Now, I'm not a big birthday person (never have been). At a certain point in my life, I probably would have been thrilled to be alone on my birthday. Even though society says I should need “everyone” to text me and call me and throw me a big party and do all these things. So why is it that I found myself alone at the beach in tears with such an overwhelming sense of gratitude?Tune in to hear more of how this story unfolded, including why we need a “web” of people around us for support and assurance, and the magic of creating filters to decide where you're investing your energy.Let today be the first day of your little, consistent, actions.In this episode you'll hear about:Having solid support systems that can inspire us to take risks, believe in ourselves, get outside of our comfort zones, and bring our wildest dreams to lifeMy messy process of how I went from feeling so lonely in a room full of people to feeling supported, starting with a set of reflection questions you can ask yourself to get really intentional about your existing relationshipsTurning the dial up on what's working well in your current friendships. How can you lean in more and take it to the next level?The importance of setting boundaries or even letting go of friendships that are no longer serving us - but not letting that energy detract from focusing on what we want to add to our life with friendsA simple task you can try to build intentional connection that involves just 5 minutes of space on your calendar each day (or 30 minutes once per week)Having a “mental Rolodex” of hundreds or thousands of small moments. This alone will bring you the confidence to tell your friends when you need them. Having a support system is beautifulResources & LinksLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram! Go back and listen to Episode 19: The One for Little Alex, to hear more about my story.Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

Hello my sweets! It's so nice to be back after a long wave of ups & downs on posting! But today's podcast is a lovely reminder of HOW the Universe reconnects us to our divine selves despite feeling disconnected.Podcast Summary :The truth behind our human experienceThe polarity of lifeMy nightmare that shifted my viewsHow to step slowly back into your divine selfThank you so much for listening, soo much love to you!My New Book, JOYFUL DREAMS, Is Now Available! Check it out! Joyful Dreams 

Have you ever wondered about life coaching? What it is and what it can offer you? If you answered yes to either of those questions then this episode is for you! On today's show, I'm opening the curtains and giving you a sneak peek inside Wife Teacher Mommy Club and our group life coaching. I'm talking all about group life coaching and how we can help you inside the Club! Throughout the episode, I explain what it means to be a life coach, particularly if you're a member of the club. Within life coaching, there are so many different platforms to get coaching and surround yourself with the community.In the Club you get access to weekly group coaching calls with our certified life coaches for teachers to help you work through the hard stuff and stay focused on your WHY! Each week we'll discuss common teacher topics voted on by our members, with open time at the end for any questions or concerns you bring to the call.As a group, we'll tackle things like:How to stop grading on the weekendsDecreasing planning time while still feeling like an effective educatorTurning burnout and overwhelm into confidence and greater self-worthHow to balance being a teacher AND a parent without compromising or failingOn the fence about joining the Wife Teacher Mommy Club or showing up for a group life coaching call? By the end of the episode, we will have answered all of your questions and put any fears or uncertainties to rest. Group life coaching has definitely changed our lives for the better, and we know you'll be able to benefit from it as well! Go to WifeTeacherMommy.com/CLUB to join today! Lock in our current LOWEST pricing- goes up again in August (even if you're listening later though, will likely go up again at some point as the LOWEST membership I know of is $59, and highest is $299 per month. And those DON'T also include teaching resources!) Don't miss it!Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/group-life-coaching/In this episode on group life coaching, we discuss:A brief overview of what group life coaching is and how it can help with all aspects of your lifeMy personal journey with life coaching and how I came to be a life coachHow everyone can get what they want out of group life coachingWhat makes Wife Teacher Mommy Club coaching differentThe most powerful result or change is through a personal mindset shift Resources mentioned:Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List

"Chronic stress is stress that lasts weeks, months or even years"When I think about chronic stress it reminds me of that saying…“God never gives you anything more than you can handle”My response is always just because I look like from the outside I can handle anything, doesn't mean it is easy…On my journey as a mum to a child with additional needs, our eldest daughter was diagnosed with both Epilepsy and Autism.  Our youngest daughter had a critical event that landed her in critcal care in the hospital and was touch and go…I have been asked so many times over the years…“How do you do it?”My answer is always…“I don't have a choice”I had to learn how to carry it, it is not going anywhere anytime soon…In this episode:My different approach to chronic stress5 steps to incorporating your chronic stress into the fabric of your lifeMy personal story with chronic stress and its effect on my body2 strategies I personally used to reduce the intensity of my stress responseMy quick guide to journaling - printableFree EFT GuideBlog ArticleDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Have you ever wondered about life coaching? What it is and what it can offer you? If you answered yes to either of those questions then this episode is for you! On today's show, I'm opening the curtains and giving you a sneak peek inside Wife Teacher Mommy life coaching. I'm talking with Chrissy all about life coaching and how we can help you as your teacher life coaches inside the Club! Chrissy Nichols has been teaching for over twenty years in both independent and public schools in the US and Europe. She is the founder of the coaching group The Chrissy Concept which serves smart, dynamic teachers who want to feel better about their lives and relationships at school. Chrissy specializes in helping teachers who feel overwhelmed and burned-out with tools to master time and improve any challenging relationship. Throughout the episode, Chrissy and I explain what it means to be a life coach, particularly if you're a member of the club or are attending our upcoming Educate and Rejuvenate event. Within life coaching, there are so many different platforms to get coaching and surround yourself with the community.We also dive further into the role of the coach versus the role of the participant, which actually might surprise you! Part of the coach's role is to give practical and real tools for you to apply to your life, and also asking questions - lots of questions! Another positive component to this feature within the club is the community of people. Everyone in there is looking for something, whether it's the same thing or something completely different. However, the environment is supportive of others and nurturing that ultimately helps you feel safe and welcomed.On the fence about joining the Wife Teacher Mommy Club or showing up for a live life coaching call? By the end of the episode, we will have answered all of your questions and put any fears or uncertainties to rest. Life coaching has definitely changed our lives for the better, and we know you'll be able to benefit from it as well! Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/teacher-life-coaches/In this episode on getting to know your teacher life coaches, we discuss:A brief overview of what life coaching is and how it can help with all aspects of your lifeMy personal journey with life coaching and how I came to be a life coachOur upcoming Educate and Rejuvenate event that will get you excited about life coachingHow everyone can get what they want out of life coachingThe most powerful result or change is through a personal mindset shift How Chrissy and I can help you as your teacher life coachesResources mentioned:Educate and Rejuvenate Summer 2023 Check out Chrissy's website for free resourcesTeacher Talk with Chrissy Nichols PodcastFollow Chrissy on Instagram @the.chrissyconceptJoin the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List

When my friend suggested that I talk about this on the podcast, I said, why not? In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the state of my finances during the following phases of my lifeMy early 20s - super brokeIn my mid 20s - got a full-time job, started to pay off debt, Felt behind, and isolated financiallyIn my late 20s - debt free, budget traveler, saw the impact of not having a willIn my early thirties - moved to another country, took a pay cutMy mid-30s - thinking about legacy, starting this platform, buying a home (finally and so much more)My hopes for the next season In this episode, I'm honest about things that have changed and things that have remained the same. What a difference time makes and what a journey. I hope listening encourages you and also inspires you to look back on your own journey! Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please review, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs these conversations. Please join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'

I'm not sure if you're like me, but I am a perfectionist, which means I constantly have to battle the pull to be the “perfect” Christian, wife, mother, and friend. After having two kids, I felt overwhelmed by trying to make every meal from scratch, attempt to have every closet organized, and find time to talk to every friend. (Not to mention, getting ready every. Single. Day) It was at that moment that God started speaking to my heart through His word.“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things ABOVE, not on things on the earth . . . and let the PEACE of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful . . .”COLOSSIANS 3:1–2 (emphasis added)I identified my priorities in lifeMy relationship with Jesus is the most important thing to me. I will always give it 100%, because this changes my attitude and my spirit throughout each day. He is my life-giver. Quality time with my husband is so vital in a marriage. I choose to make time each day to connect, show love, and share our hearts. He is my encourager in everything I do. Quality time with our children. I want to spend time learning more about them, showing them affection, and teaching them more about Jesus.I listed out the different ways I can keep these three areas my priorities, and this is where I give 100% every single day.In this season of my life, I have found I have to balance everything else that is pulling for my time and energy, and I realize every season might look different for each person. But for me, this is what balance looks like right now . . .I absolutely love to cook, and I just have to remind myself that it's ok to add a can of green beans as a side, and a premixed salad. (Ya know, or even that box of Kraft Mac-n-cheese)! I'm not always going to be able to make a gourmet dinner, and I'm ok with that. I'm gonna confess also that if you open the closet doors, you might gasp, because it is a little bit of a disarray, but the kids always have clean clothes and I don't get in a tizzy when it's not organized and labeled. If you've ever actually met us in person, you could vouch for the fact that our kids aren't dressed in “style” or magazine worthy — by any stretch of the word. I usually let them choose their own outfits, because they find so much joy in that, and I know they are gonna play so hard outdoors, that everything is likely to have a coat of mud on it by nightfall. I don't stress over their appearance, because I realize it really isn't that important. My kids have also talked, walked, and potty trained at different ages, (I admit I am still attempting to potty train my 3-1/2 year old). I realize they are all different, with completely different personalities, and I don't get worked up if they don't meet a certain standard at a certain time.I want to do my very best. I want to cook dinners each night. I want my house to be tidy . . . but there is a balance to everything I am doing right now. I have to CHOOSE to emphasize my priorities, and just do my best in every other area. From my own experience, I have found freedom, joy, and contentment in balance.If you're anything like me, I encourage you to list your priorities and then find your balance in other areas.Lots of love,Erin#Podcast #Overwhelmed #SpeakLife #Family #Christian #Balance

We're back with another bonus ep and this time I'm giving you all the life updates from February + an inside look at the behind-the-scenes conversations I've been having on where I see myself and my business in 5-10 years. Tune in for the juice!We chat:The secret to making decisions in lifeMy 5-year vision for Samantha Daily Being in your hustle eraDemystifying the idealised version of entrepreneurshipHow to enjoy where you're at in business & lifeWhen entrepreneurship meets motherhoodMy first chemical peel experienceCrashing a bachelorette party 

Are you currently wishing for something better than what you have right now? If you don't feel satisfied with your life, if you're feeling like there's something more for you, and you're always trying to figure out what the next big thing is – listen to this episode. Because future tripping is one of the most miserable trips you can go on. As I mentioned in the episode on Tuesday with Michelle Rios, achievers (like me and Michelle...and possibly you?) tend to find ourselves constantly seeking, striving, and wanting for the next best thing. This can lead us to being incredibly determined and motivated people – and to people who are never satisfied with the life they're living.So, how do we fix this? The answer is pretty simple, though I'll admit it's not easy for any high-functioning achiever or perfectionist to accomplish: Instead of always looking down the road for the next extraordinary thing to come our way, you have to feel the extraordinary happening right now. Despite your hardships, despite your challenges, despite Kevin who won't stop heating up salmon in the break room microwave or Kari who clips her fingernails at 2:30 pm every Tuesday afternoon and the sound is so jarring you could punch a nun, your life is full of magic. Spectacular wonders are occurring inside and around you at every waking moment. Truly.There is nothing bleh about life. You feel bleh because your awareness is not in the spectacular, it's in the wanting. So live the extraordinary life you're living. Like, really live it. Breathe it. Feel it. Taste it. Savor it.The big life secret every future tripper is looking for is to simply allow yourself to feel the powerful magic that is in your life right now.  IListen to this episode to learn:Why actively loving your life right now (even if you don't feel like you love it) is the ticket to the future you wantHow to start having fun, even in a job you hateWhy your enthusiasm is your superpower, and how to use itHow to really feel into the present moment so you can magnetize more joyful moments into your lifeMy two affirmations from this episode (feel free to steal them!):When I choose the fun, the fun chooses meMoney flows to me easily when I'm having funYour homework:As mentioned in the episode, I would love to hear what fun thing you saw, did, or experience(d) today. Send me a voice note, 60 seconds or less, about it on Instagram @untetheredjen or via email hello@jenliss.com Follow, Review, and Share Untethered with Jen Liss. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe so you get updates of new episodes! Connect with Jen Website: JenLiss.com IG: @untetheredjen Email: hello@jenliss.com Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Are you currently wishing for something better than what you have right now? If you don't feel satisfied with your life, if you're feeling like there's something more for you, and you're always trying to figure out what the next big thing is – listen to this episode. Because future tripping is one of the most miserable trips you can go on. As I mentioned in the episode on Tuesday with Michelle Rios, achievers (like me and Michelle...and possibly you?) tend to find ourselves constantly seeking, striving, and wanting for the next best thing. This can lead us to being incredibly determined and motivated people – and to people who are never satisfied with the life they're living.So, how do we fix this? The answer is pretty simple, though I'll admit it's not easy for any high-functioning achiever or perfectionist to accomplish: Instead of always looking down the road for the next extraordinary thing to come our way, you have to feel the extraordinary happening right now. Despite your hardships, despite your challenges, despite Kevin who won't stop heating up salmon in the break room microwave or Kari who clips her fingernails at 2:30 pm every Tuesday afternoon and the sound is so jarring you could punch a nun, your life is full of magic. Spectacular wonders are occurring inside and around you at every waking moment. Truly.There is nothing bleh about life. You feel bleh because your awareness is not in the spectacular, it's in the wanting. So live the extraordinary life you're living. Like, really live it. Breathe it. Feel it. Taste it. Savor it.The big life secret every future tripper is looking for is to simply allow yourself to feel the powerful magic that is in your life right now.  IListen to this episode to learn:Why actively loving your life right now (even if you don't feel like you love it) is the ticket to the future you wantHow to start having fun, even in a job you hateWhy your enthusiasm is your superpower, and how to use itHow to really feel into the present moment so you can magnetize more joyful moments into your lifeMy two affirmations from this episode (feel free to steal them!):When I choose the fun, the fun chooses meMoney flows to me easily when I'm having funYour homework:As mentioned in the episode, I would love to hear what fun thing you saw, did, or experience(d) today. Send me a voice note, 60 seconds or less, about it on Instagram @untetheredjen or via email hello@jenliss.com————————In Thursday Threads, I pull a little piece out from the most recent guest episode. In this episode, I'm referencing season 4, episode 11 featuring Kristin Svets.  Support the showSupport the show to become an official Untethered Unicorn! Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review so people know this who isn't an old, funky banana peel. It's crisp, baby! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Jen's coaching program will launch again in January 2024. Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

The path of sensual reclamation is a heroine's journey. It's not for the timid. When we get in touch with and begin to embody our full Goddess essence, things shift. Sometimes massively.I'd like to say that the path of reclaiming our sensuality and pleasure is an easeful flowing process but for all women I know it's not.It's deep work.And deep play. Doing this work will bring you more ease, flow and so much more, but there is a price of admission. We have to be willing to take a stand and really show up for our inner feminine in a world that's determined to shut Her down.  This work requires raw honesty, courage and levels vulnerability that can be really uncomfortable.  It asks us to keep our promises to ourselves and create boundaries in ways we probably haven't before.  We may question if we have what it takes. We do. When we decide.When we decide to claim our pleasure we are in our true power and cosmically supported. As the old saying goes; "Venus favors the bold." -OvidClaiming our inner Venus will shake things up.I like to see it as shaking things up to wake things up.When I started this journey I had no idea where it would take me.To be honest, in many ways I still don't. It's the joyful and beautiful unfolding mystery of it all that keeps me in awe.And keeps me on this path.In today's episode I share a bit about the specifics of my personal journey; what that initially looked like for me as a busy mom of three young boys. I also share how this circuitous journey transformed my marriage and laid the foundations for my work and the framework I use with my clients. I riff on:How this work elevates those around us or they fall offEmbracing the unknown of the adventureThe big pleasure reframe; some pleasure myths I needed to bustHow I created more safety in my systemHow I claimed my responsibility for my pleasure; taking the reigns How I made space for pleasure in my lifeMy bathtub templeThe magic of early morning practiceDesire clarity & emotional empowerment"Rage is passion without a place to play""Under every complaint is a desire"How my Inner Bitch became my BFFThe power of embodied desireSensual & sexual embodiment practices as a meditationHow we need to strengthen our nervous systemEmbracing our emotionsEmbodying the love that we areSpeaking my desires from my feminineHow all of this impacted my marriageWant to dive deeper?Learn more about The Vital Goddess MastermindBook your free Pleasure Queen Activation SessionJoin my free breathwork membership; Shakti Core Breathwork Journeys

Imagine for a moment that instead of putting your dreams and desires on hold for another 365 days, you got every single thing you wanted this year.That's exactly what you could create for yourself.Instead of setting a New Years resolution only to feel like a failure when you've quit before the end of January how about we do something a little bit different? How about we manifest all our dreams this year in a simple and practical way?Today you're going to get a full step-by-step game plan of exactly how to manifest everything you want this year (and any year from here onwards).In this episode you'll learn:How to make room for your desires to manifest in your lifeMy favourite way to get into the energy of my goalsThe exercise to gain hyper clarity about what you wantHow to choose the right tools and techniques to manifest your desiresThe #1 task that will ensure you get everything you want this yearAny time you want to manifest something new, I recommend you to come back to this episode and go over the steps. It doesn't have to be a new year, you can use the game plan any time you like!Join my FREE 3-day workshop Manifest $1000 or More in 30 Days:➡️ https://www.elisemcdowell.com/1kworkshopCheck out The Rich Babe Society:

Let's talk about the planet Mars! It's currently in retrograde in the sign of Taurus, where it will stay for a long time. Join me to learn what that means for your business and what you can do to ease that energy.Show Highlights:The facts: Mars is in retrograde until January 12, 2023, and in Taurus until March 12, 2023Why the nickname for Mars refers to the planet's movement in the skyHow the energies related to Mars are around erratic action, force, intensity, heat, and angerWhy the fiery planet, Mars, is not content in Taurus, an earthy (grounded and slower) signHow passions, desires, and indulgences are affected by Mars in TaurusWhy Mars-ruled people could feel more intensity during this time and will be more affected than othersWhat Mars retrograde in Taurus looks like in businessWhat to look out for regarding indulgences in your personal lifeMy best advice for your business at this time: rest, slow down, be patient, and carefully contemplate decisionsWhy retrograde, which carries raw strength, is a power that is uncontrolled and uncontainedWhat will happen after Mars' retrograde while he is still in TaurusMy parting advice for your business and your life during this timeResources:Plan your 2023 schedule according to the astrology! Get your copy of the 2023 Astrology Guidebook for my hand-picked lay low and auspicious dates, all of the new and full moons and their placements, and more – and drop it right into your Google calendar.Join the Weave Your Bliss newsletter for exclusive Resonance Love Letters– sign up hereCheck out my mini-course, The Planets, and Your Business: www.weaveyourbliss.com Are you a spiritual business owner? Join my free Facebook group: Weave Your Business Bliss

Ah, money blocks. Don't you just love them? They creep up on you like a toxic ex from the shadows of your past. Or, they're just always there. Like the neighbours cat who unashamedly uses your home like its personal holiday house, giving you the side eye any time you get in its space.Whether you've tried to manifest more money and it didn't come through, or it did but the next time you tried it didn't happen, or every time you start to visualize and imagine having the life you want, doubt smacks you back down - THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU.In this episode you will learn:What are money blocks + where they come fromHow they affect your business, finances and lifeMy 8 question process for processing themHow to shift & clear those money blocks out quicklyPlus, a behind-the-scenes look into how I cleared a limiting money belief that popped up for me in my businessJoin my FREE 3-day workshop Manifest $1000 or More in 30 Days:➡️ https://www.elisemcdowell.com/1kworkshopCome and say Hi! on Instagram:

Episode 116. The Top 3 Gifts That Have Transformed My Life - Today's a special day for me, it is October 28th, my birthday! Today's conversation is a gift I decided to give all my listeners from my heart to yours. I share today the top three lessons I've learned in my life that I consider to be true gifts that have shifted how I look at everything, from career to relationships and beyond. I also share with you examples of some of the transformations I've made and what is possible, in order to give you a little bit of perspective, and also point out what is available to you. Learn more and get detailed show notes by visiting www.confidencefromwithin.caListen now to learn… The top three most transformational lessons I have learned that helped me shift my perspective of all areas of lifeMy own pesonal experiences and how you can make transformational changes in your life as well!Your body has got your back! What that means and how you can learn moreTake your journey deeper…Juliana's book ‘Release' is not a book about weight loss, another diet trend or a magical solution you have not tried yet. It is instead a rebellion against hating our bodies and trying to change who we are. Don't just lose weight, release it insteadGet the book and an AMAZING bonus collection so you can develop a deep relationship with your body, just like Juliana did as she transformed her health and her life. DETAILS HEREResources to get you started…CLICK HERE TO GET ACCESS TO THE INNER MOTIVATION FORMULA MINI COURSE LEAVE US A REVIEW HERE & HELP SUPPORT OUT SHOWIf you enjoyed today's episode, please:Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your Instagram story and tag us @naturally.joyous so we can repost you Leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts, HERE is howSubscribe to the Confidence From Within Podcast, we release new episodes every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Note: My guest in this episode, Dr. Earle Labor, died on September 15 at the age of 94. Earle was the world's foremost authority on one of the Art of Manliness' guiding inspirations and lights: Jack London. Earle dedicated his career to London scholarship and his work was pivotal in turning London's literature into a subject of serious study. Earle taught the very first undergraduate and graduate courses devoted to London and penned a hundred articles and ten books about him.Earle not only admired London's devotion to what the author called "the true spirit of romance and adventure," he sought that spirit in his own life. As an undergraduate, Earle started the first weightlifting course at Southern Methodist University and he coached and lifted the SMU team to victory in the 1948 Dallas Open Championships. After college, he and a buddy took an epic road trip, where they did farm work and entered boxing matches to work their way from Texas to Canada. And he served in the U.S. Navy and spent time on a destroyer.I had the privilege of interviewing Earle three times for the AoM podcast. The last time in January 2020, my son and I drove to Earle's home in Shreveport, LA to speak with him in person. To mark Earle's passing, please enjoy this rebroadcast of that conversation.  The literature of Jack London has long been given the short shrift by scholars. They say he wrote some good dog stories for boys, but beyond that didn't showcase any literary genius or high-level craftsmanship. Well, my guest today begs to differ with this assessment. His name is Earle Labor. He's the preeminent Jack London scholar and 91 years young. I've had Earle on the podcast two previous times: the first to discuss his landmark Jack London biography, and the second to discuss his own memoir, The Far Music. For this episode, I drove down to Earle's home in Shreveport, Louisiana to talk to Earle about the overlooked literary genius of Jack London and the big themes that London wrote about in his novels and short stories. We begin our discussion with Earle's story of how he became a Jack London scholar and why London's work was historically neglected by academics. We then dig into London's literary themes by first discussing how he used the Klondike as a symbolic proving ground for men and how success in this wilderness depended on one's ability to mold oneself to Jack's "Northland Code." Earle uses excerpts from my favorite London story, "In A Far Country," as well as "To Build a Fire" and The Call of the Wild, to showcase the tenets of this code, and well as London's literary artistry. Earle then explains how London shifted his themes later in his career with his agrarian writing, how his wife Charmian changed his perception of real women and his female characters, and the influence that psychiatrist Carl Jung had on London's last works.Consider this episode a masterclass on the literature of Jack London.Resources Related to the EpisodeEarl's biography of Jack LondonMy first interview with Earle about Jack's epic lifeMy second interview with Earle about "The Era of Bright Expectations"Martin EdenThe Libraries of Famous Men: Jack LondonJack London's Wisdom on Living a Life of Thumos"The Symbolic Wilderness" by Gordon Mills"To Build a Fire""In a Far Country"Descriptions of Manliness: Jack LondonAoM series on Jack London's life"The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke

Nothing makes you appreciate your health more than when you're not well, am I right? While I was recently down and out with a cold, I was doing some reflecting about what wellness means to me. Turns out, wellness goes BEYOND just what we eat: it's the movement we do, our social circle, what types of media we consume, and so much more.In this episode, we dive into:What it means to take a HOLISTIC approach to wellnessGetting radically honest with yourself about your wellness habits (or lack thereof) Getting out of your own way to make big changes in your lifeMy wellness shots that I swear by I hope you walk away with this episode being able to define what wellness means to you, and create an action plan to start living a healthier & happier life :)Want to become a client & transform your relationship with food and your body? Schedule your 75-minute Food Freedom session here: https://calendly.com/juliebooherPodcast Instagram: @healthyhappypodcastMy Book | Healthy & Happy: Find Food Freedom and Create the Body You Love: juliebooher.com/book

Today, I am welcoming Talia Joy of The Awakening Her Podcast onto the show. Talia is a manifestation mentor who is obsessed with helping lightworkers, seekers, and empaths to create a “pinch-me” life filled with purpose, abundance, and joy. Now that's something I can get behind!Today we share a conversation all about:✨ Manifestation✨ The Law of Attraction✨ What it's like to experience the world as an empath or highly sensitive person (HSP)✨ Self-care practices for empaths✨ And how to best support the empaths in your lifeMy takeaway from our time together was truly empowered to fully step into myself. And what I might have once seen as a quirk before I now know is just part of being me and embracing all that encompasses. For me, that means being a highly sensitive person, and there's such a freedom and no longer apologizing for what makes you feel different and instead celebrating it within yourself. In listening to this episode, I hope you too walk away feeling empowered to love and celebrate yourself exactly as you are today, even while making progress in the direction of your dreams!

There are between five and seven basic arguments against democracy and they all fall flat for me…except for one, which was on display more than ever the last few days.As a rule, I will always side with freedom. While there is no such thing as absolute freedom, America, for the most part, is as close as the world has ever seen to such, and in my opinion, that's a good thing…until I am reminded of the one argument that always makes me rethink my commitment to freedom and democracy.The most popular argument against democracy is that the constant change of leadership leads to instability. This is asinine. America isn't a company that needs the same CEO for decades; democracy thrives with constantly new ideas, people, and directions.Another objection is that consulting more people leads to delays…seriously? More ideas are a bad thing? More perspectives and life experiences are wrong? Get a lifeMy “favorite” (sarcasm) complaint of democracy is “Ordinary people don't know what is good for them,” which is the most elitist thing I have ever heard. The idea that there is some sort of council of elders who know better how the rest of us should live is beyond disgusting. https://brainly.in/question/4848474 https://www.dpsbokaro.com/dpsi/docs/econtent-2020-21/senior/21.04.2020/IX/HISTORY.pdfThe case against democracy that always gives me pause is that it ultimately creates such stupidity, that the society is no longer able to function. It sounds like a comedy bit, but it isn't; in fact, it's backed by centuries of examples of free societies finding themselves so comfortable that they simply become ignorant, lazy, arrogant, and apathetic. No doubt we saw endless signs of that over the last 2 years with covid, and, some would argue, the last 6 years, ever since the 2016 presidential election. Nothing is more lazy and childish than aligning yourself blindly with a ”team,” aka political party, and following any and everything that group does, regardless of how astoundingly wrong, extreme, or stupid it is, and yet that's where most Americans find themselves these days. https://theprint.in/world/democracy-devouring-itself-people-too-stupid-to-sustain-it-academic-paper-creates-furore/297989/The most recent example of American stupidity came just this weekend. It will seem to many as though I am simply exaggerating the facts to support my own personal hatred for this particular institution, but I'm not; I'm deadly serious, because of the entire premise that this society is completely ignorant and blind to.Tens of millions of Americans spent the last four days drooling over something called the Platinum Jubilee, the 70th anniversary celebration of Queen Elizabeth's reign over Great Britain. While it is true that the royal family has almost no official power any longer, they continue to hold an enormous amount of sway over the people of England, and the idea that anyone in this country reveres that is despicable.Over 245 years ago this nation went to war to become a nation. At the time, we were ruled by a king thousands of miles away who imposed his ideals onto us. He was unelected and had been deemed to be from a family of better genes than any of the rest of us; that was his claim to power, and at some point, European Settlers in America had enough and revolted, creating the United States of America. And yet, for some reason, Americans from near and far, east to west, spent the last four days entranced by a ceremony not just honoring the royal family, but worse, honoring the very idea that we fought to have independence from. The Platinum Jubilee is entirely about worshipping royalty; acknowledging that those from the gene pool of the Windsor family are, in fact, better than everyone else, and are to be revered. It's beyond disgusting, and yet so many of us don't see that…and that's where the stupid comes in.What could be more idiotic than deciding that the very institution your ancestors fought and died to escape should in any way be acknowledged, let alone celebrated? This is literally no different than gleefully attending the family reunion of the man who mass murdered your entire family generations ago, and yet we do!As a society, we have become more tolerant, accepting, understanding, and compassionate, and for the most part, that's a great thing. We don't have to also become the inevitable trope of stupid, ignorant, arrogant and apathetic in the process.To dismiss any of this as some sort of American anathema towards its own history and/or education is absurd. This is the very definition of self-loathing ignorance and stupidity, and it is a wonderful argument against democracy. While I will still always choose and advocate for freedom, it does offer pause to consider that perhaps people are better served with more structure, more rules, and more forced compliance as it relates to their nation's own history. After all, we live in a country that willingly complied with the most asinine demands of its' alleged leaders as it related to stopping the spread of a virus; no doubt they're more than willing to take a test every few years reminding them of the founding of their nation. Until then, long live the Queen…apparently.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The birthday episode! This past week I celebrated another year and after taking some time to reflect I've brought you the 10 most impactful lessons I've learned. In this episode I share those lessons, why they are important, how they showed up for me and how you can start to apply them in your own life to start making changes and fast tracking your personal growth today.     Topics I cover:Cultivating self awareness and self trustEmbracing the present momentFollowing your intuitionGrowing in your career, relationships, and lifeMy big goal I'm working towards right now....And more!FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:Want to work with me one on one? Click here to book a time to chat with me privately! On this free Connection Call we will talk about your goals, struggles, and an action plan to get you there!Join the weekly email list here!Check out my website here!Follow on Instagram @andiecolleen and TikTok @andie.colleen for more mini-trainings, tips, and advice.SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe, rate, and review over on Apple Podcasts to help support Mindset Magic! Follow along on Instagram and TikTok for updates, giveaways, and more inspo!

Pioneers Welcome Back!Last weekend, I hosted  a Soul Revival Retreat Weekend out here in Montana10 of us gathered together to dive into the unknown for healing, inner discovery, connection, clarity, and overall celebration of lifeMy intention with this solocast is to bring you the MOST VALUEABLE teachings I received from this experience where I went super deep. We're all connected, we're all different versions of each other living different lives and sharing what we learn is important.Take what resonates most for you, apply what resonates the most with you and don't let valuable information that can make a difference in your life float around in the mental with no practice or application!SHOW NOTESEclipse weekend Mushroom Journey teachings…The medicine of “IDK what the fuck I'm doing” I'm allowed to feel idk what the fuck I'm doingTrusting life, trusting yourself, trusting the gift that is birthed thru chaos. Integration is the medicine we need, “we are a result of what we repeatedly do”YOU WILL be tested you as walk towards your expansion….away from the old selfHow will you respond when the deepet fears and doubts show up on your doorstep?Do you ACTUALLY believe life loves and support you entirely for you are life itself? OR are you unconsciously in victim energy?Can you love yourself thru the shadows no matter how heavy your shadows feel in your nervous system Made from plant-based, ethically sourced, 100% organic ingredients, REQUEST BAR, is more than just a nutritionally dense, delicious tasting, high-vibe protein bar. It's a movement towards a lifestyle of grand adventure, courageous leaps of faith, and conscious, heart centered livingSupport the Follow Your Path Podcast and your next hike, workout, or afternoon snack with literally the best tasting and highest vibe protein bar on the planet HERE and use FOLLOWYOURPATH10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase

Hello White Noise Level 3 audience! Edward is back, this time drifting towards Hollywood glam. The prior episodes of Edward Funk's podcast dealt with his life before Loretta Young. Now, she is introduced, and turns out to be a major influence in his lifeMy website: https://edwardjfunk.wordpress.com/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Funk/e/B01AKG4WKM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/edwardjfunkYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMWyRig3XH5h8i9zd8rqAw

affirmations #family #patriarch am the patriarchFamily is bloodFamily is lifeI am the patriarchI am the strength upholding familyI am the heart of the familia unitLeadership is my roleI am the leaderI choose to lead with characterI am the upright husbandI am the model of fatherhoodI am the hand of provisionI am the stength of protectionI am the patriarchLove is my committmentLove is my honorI am filled with trustI am the loyal head of the familyI mentor my offspring with noble virtuesI teach by exampleI am the guide to successI am the means to the endMy thoughts provide a better lifeMy actions correlate with fulfillmentI am the fulfilled leaderI teachI guideI learnI provide my family with joyI am leading with noble directionI am intimately aware of my womanI am actively involved with my childrenI am the head of the householdI am the backbone of my familyI sense and address issuesI provide solutionsI provide directionI am consiceI am clearI am the assertive patriarchMy family enjoys lifeMy children are strong and directedMy woman Purposeful and adorned with loyalty and trustI lead with precision and truthI teach truthI bless my family with truthI honor and I am honored I se  family as a tremendous responsibilityI accept the role as loving patriarchI set our boundariesI establish healthy guidelinesI extend the familys strengthI provid fmaily with unlimited resourcesThe resource to be our bestI am fatherI am HusbandI am proivderI am protectorI am the patriarchFamily is brilliantmy children are strongthey smile with virtous essenceMy woman is geniunely womanMy love applauds her feminine essenceI am man she is womanI am man she is womanwe are the dynamic of the familia unitI love with a strong protectionI blanket family with a loyal existenceI take responsibility for peaceI teach and mentor them in righteous livingI bring peace to houseI bring love to the homeI create a solid foundationMy children grow in couragemy children grow in charactermy wife is the beauty of my loveI am a man of actioni am loyal to familyI craete an atmosphere of loyalty and trustI bring forth truth and honestyI am the patriarchI am rewarded with an upright familyI love the quality of my familyI teach integrityI provide examples of righteousnessI am the exampleI lead with unswerving integritymy character speaks for meFamily happily follows my directionI take the leadI admit my mistakesI learn from the errorsI grow in wisdomI grow in strengthWe are connectedFamily shares my initiativeI instruct my family on the virtue of wisdomI teach the lessons to lifeI am alwayds ready to guideI am patient and enduringI am leaderI am providerI am the head of my familyI am the patriarch

affirmations #subliminals #lifeaffirmations music: karl casey@whitebataudiohttps://www.patreon.com/TrueNorthAffirmations I am the dionysian spirit of lifeI bring pleasureI bring yes to lifeI love lifeI love to live to the extremeelife for melife for everyoneThe wine of heaven pours over meI sing over the dayI sing in my sleepI wake with an ambitious heartThe rocks are minethe trees are minethis day bows to my willI dance with vigorI live with forceBy the might of that which enduresI kindle the torch of powerI am 1000 years of joyI am the music of lifeI lift up a joyous beating heartI am here to liveI am here to enjoyI lap up life with an unquenchable thirstI am covered in the fragrance of brilliancelaughter ignites my souljoy is my companya cheerful chant echos from my stepsI pass from nountain to mountain in delightI am wed to the dionysian spiritWe are the wild onesWe are oneWe are the free spiritedMy day is rich and splendidMy horizion is painted with possiblitiesI find myself in the bosom of mother natureahh how I love the beautiful onesI am the sweet smell of successI am the taste of victoryMore life pleaseI command more lifemore joyI am surrounded with the joyous onesI am the god of superabundanceI live nowI live in the momentI rejoice in high spiritednessmore thumosmore abundancemore joyI strike up the musicthe chrous radiates withinI am the song of good livingI send long arrows into the dayMy target is more lifeI aim and strike more lifeJoy is my halohappiness is at my backand life to my frontI am the dionysian spiritI am the greatest cup of wineI am the greatest song playedI walk over the waters and sing with the godsI am the fire of existenceMy mouth is filled with gratitiudeThis is my daya gift of life from the highestI swim naked in the pool of lifeMy body is a reflection of joyI am sharpI am solarI am abundantI grow to my greatest heightsI reach for the highest fruitsI eat of the highest pleasuresI am the sublime ecstacy of lifeI liveI live in abundanceI seek this joy in this dayMy heart is fullI sleep with a beautiful song in my heartI am the dionysian sprit of life

Hey, Green Junkie!Do you want to live a little more green this holiday season? Are you torn between wanting to shower your people with love and also being kind to our earth in the process?Because I know you understand that shopping sustainably is better for the people, for the planet and your wallet!When you consciously choose products that are made of natural, compostable and eco-friendly resources, you easily avoid products made of cheap, non-recyclable materials. That's how you can make an impact and create change by voting with your dollar.You might be thinking this is impossible and is going to add a lot of work to your already full holiday plate - but don't worry! I am here to save the day with today's episode.Here's what to expect:Suggestions on shoes, socks and that lingerie lover in your lifeMy go to eco friendly beauty products that scream luxury and pamperingEco - friendly toys at every ageStay hydrated with my easy reusable water and coffee / tea suggestionsFun, sustainable alternatives for the person that has everythingYou'll discover that and so much more in this episode.By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you'll have the items crossed off your list and your loved ones taken care of in the holiday season. And guess what, Mother Nature thanks you too. If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. Thanks for listening and being here.Your green bestie,Xoxo StephanieGuide Mentioned in EpisodeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterCome join the Green Junkie Facebook GroupBecome a Green Junkie Insider and gain access to bonus contentProduced by: Alecia HarrisMusic By: Liz Fohle

When I was more consumed with my ego…I'd think posting pictures at my buddy's parents places made me coolI would go party on someone else's boat on a Tuesday and post about itThe truth of it was when I was doing all that I wasn't doing anything productive with my lifeMy ego clouded the truth that I was not accomplishing my goalsI'm continuing to grow and leaving my ego at the door has allowed me to enjoy MY mew view downtown Orlando with much more to come

Jan's bright smile shows how in love with life she is and she's amazing at sharing that Joy! Just Own You!  Here is all of the extra, insider information, resources and free stuff from today's episode. We hope you will reach out to Jan for free gifts and more information and stay in touch with the Be Happy First Team. All our love! Be Happy First!  Jan is a teacher, coach, writer, JOY mentor and ‘backcountry guide to the soul,' and kitchen dancer, on a mission to help women discover their most joyful life paths through the wildness of their souls. She helps entrepreneurs learn to approach their business- and their life- from a place of authentic J.O.Y. and playfulness. Some of the things Jan and I talked about; How to create incredible relationships, build wealth, and have impact through the power of joyHow to discover who you really are   How happiness is different from joy and why that matters Honoring what really matters so that we are able to build a no regrets lifeMy own personal story of overcoming monumental circumstances“Fruit Loop Moments” and how we can find themWhat is the Soul Superpower of J.O.Y.?The importance of play in our day-to-day lives3 elements of The Happiness PrismThe secret to finding and keeping joy in our livesHow to untangle the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuckNavigating the waves of life's circumstancesThe Ripple EffectSimple steps we can each take every day to increase our own joy Bringing the prism together to build the life you needLearn more. www.janhoath.com

Are you a perfectionist? Then this episode is for you. We'll take a deep dive into perfectionism and how perfectionists use people pleasing or being icy as strategies to protect themselves. I'll give you tips to start overcoming perfectionism and I share how I used to be an ice cold bitch (surprising right?!) This episode will empower you to finally let go of wanting to be flawless.Episode at a glanceWhy perfectionism is so hard to navigateWhy you don't need to be at rock bottom to want to improve your lifeMy definition of perfectionism How perfectionism is formed in childhood The light and dark sides of perfectionismWhy you're doomed for breakdowns & burnouts How perfectionists self sabotage The two strategies of perfectionists: people pleasing & being an ice cold bitchThe rundown on people pleasingThe rundown on being an ice cold bitch (& my experience with it)  How to overcome people pleasingHow to stop being an ice queen and open your heart How to use what you've learned to improve your relationships Connect with ali...Instagram @ali.merrisWebsite alimerriscoaching.com Join the waitlist to work with me here 

It's a very special episode of Feminine Fire today.It's my BIRTHDAY week!I am turning the big 3-0 and to celebrate I wanted to record something a little different for you, something a little fun. I've decided to hand the mic over to my dear friend and business coach, the wonderful Ellie Swift… who'll be interviewing me!Yes! Ellie is taking over the podcast host seat and she'll be asking ME the questions. Questions that were submitted by you when I put the call out on social media last week, as well as a question that Ellie herself wanted to ask me.We dive deep into a whole lot of different things about my story and my journey to being a spiritual business coach today. We talk about how I stay on top of my mindset, my dreams for the future, what inspires and energises me on a daily basis, and a whole lot more.It was so much fun to record this episode with Ellie and take you behind the scenes of my business journey so far.Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Feminine FireWhat it was like for me growing up in a spiritual world and how my childhood shaped my entrepreneurial goalsThe mindset blocks I've experienced on my business journey and how I overcame themWhat inspires and energises me everyday to stay motivated as a spiritual business ownerThe advice I would give to my younger self starting out on her business journeyHow I blend business and mamahood in my daily lifeMy dreams for the future in life and businessConnect with Ellie SwiftEllie's Instagram: @elliehswiftEllie's Website: www.ellieswift.comEllie's Podcast - Shine Online with Ellie Swift: https://ellieswift.com/podcast/ Want More?Join my 6 month high level coaching experience - Spiritual Business Mistressmind at https://www.beccuzzillo.com/spiritual-business-mistressmind Website: https://www.beccuzzillo.comInstagram: @bec.cuzzilloFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualbusinesswithbeccuzzilloDownload my Goal Setting Guidebook and start setting goals with intention today at www.beccuzzillo.com/goal-setting-guidebook-sign-up Listen to my 15 minute guided meditation to help you tap into your inner goddess and awaken your feminine power at https://www.beccuzzillo.com/inner-goddess-meditation-sign-up 

This is a show where we focus on building the lives of our dreams.I say "we" because much of the show content comes from *YOU*Well - how does that work?Simple - you join the community over at https://t.me/allaroundgrowth Engage with myself and others in an awesome community that we are buildingIt's simple, we're all walking each other home in this life.Let's do so in a healthy, positive, and beneficial way.t.me/allaroundgrowthFinding Your RudderWhy this title?What does this mean?After Financial and Physical last week......this morning's topic is on "Personal Development""ship without a rudder" came to mind while walking the dogThis has been a common theme in thoughts latelyStrong foundation, strong ship, good principles, etc.No purpose, no direction, no rudder in this lifeMy father's comments haunt me"Find your purpose, and be sure it doesn't include this land."So lately - I've taken to learning how to build my rudder.How to find my purpose, so to speak.Two things occurred this morning after stumbling upon this show topic"The Rudder of the Day" - by Dan Miller, 2 page reflections, meditations, etcThe Introduction began as follows:"Henry Ward Beecher said, 'The first hour is the rudder of the day - the Golden Hour.' Since I have discovered that principle, I have seen its truth in many ways. Be very careful about how you start your morning. You are planting the seeds for what the day will hold..."This was so good I immediately put the book down to begin journaling and collecting my thoughts for the showUpon sitting to type out my bullet points, I decided to look at the All Around Growth Twitter feed briefly and read:"If you are in a negative environment, take a fresh look at yourself, define where you want to be, and develop a clear plan of action for getting there." - 48 Days Team, TwitterIs my environment negativeIs it positiveWhere are you at?How do you determine this?Make a list of your life? Improve and grow - that's what the show is all aboutMorning RoutinePhysical WellnessFinancial PeaceIgnorance and VulnerabilitySubstance Abuse and AddictionMotivational HorseshitBoundaries- Follow this link to ALL EPISODES here CLICK HERE TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCASTHave a Question or any feedback for Rob? Send your questions to allaroundgrowth@gmail.com Join the community:t.me/allaroundgrowthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/allaroundgrowth)

Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Today I’m sharing a topic that is a little different for the show but I hope will inspire you to take boldly courageous action when it comes to aligning with your values and desires as they relate to your romantic life. Today I’m sharing the process I’ve gone through over the past 14 months of being married, single and now dating and all the lessons along the way.  In this episode you will learn:The phases of healing that have taken place since transitioning out of my marriage in 2019The difference between being in a relationship, being single and datingHow different types of men can represent different archetypes for you to learn fromThe importance of loving yourself first before entering into a relationshipThe role media plays in our judgement around being single and wanting to be savedThe difference between being alone and lonelyHow to prepare yourself today for the desires you want to call into your lifeMy experience with different dating apps Episodes Mentioned Today:EP 4: Transitioning Out of My Marriage + Redefining Relationship SuccessEP 15 Calling in Your Dream Man & Being Fully Adored with Shahrzad Shukra Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:Instagram | Community 

Amazon seller turned inspection company Movley. Why do inspections make financial sense? - I can walk through the calculation, how just $3k of defective products can pay for 7 years worth of inspections! How does fraud & bribery work when it comes to inspections? - Common misconception is that this is a zero-sum game. Inspectors routinely commit fraud with or without bribes. Great chance to talk about how to prevent it.Take aways:Make sure you test your products. Sell a paper cup? Put water in it.Inspections are not a one off thing.Supply chain comes down to the human element. Inspectors can often be "honest thieves."Bio: Sajag Agarwal previously lived in China, is a former 7-figure Amazon seller, and the current founder of Movley. In 2015, he founded and grew his first e-commerce brand to $2M/yr in less than 2 years. Plagued with quality control problems, Sajag moved to China for 6 months, opened an office in Shenzhen, and spent most of his time on the factory floor. While there, he watched his inspectors fraudulently pass his bad production orders and did his own inspections. Out of frustration, in 2018 he founded Movley to make manufacturing overseas easier and more controllable. Movley brings tech, data analytics, and better process to do inspections better & more efficiently. Sajag loves to share his knowledge with the community on everything manufacturing, with a side of entrepreneurship.Entrepreneurship & LifeMy story: from Minecraft and flipping electronics on eBay, to a $2M/yr e-commerce brand, moving to China, to starting MovleyWhat was it like to live in China? Funniest story? What was it like to meet factory owners in real life?What’s your motivation for being an entrepreneur? Has it changed since you started?What were some of the challenges you faced as an entrepreneur? (Failures & Growth)Product InspectionsWhy are inspections so important? Do you need to do them every order? Different types?Is it better to inspect products at the port, or at the factory?What makes an inspection effective? Product tests? Setup sample size? AQL?Is an inspection necessary if the supplier says they do their own inspections?What do you do when an inspection fails? What if the supplier refuses to work with you?MovleyHow do Movley’s inspection reports differ? What insights does Movley’s tech platform provide?The average cost of an inspection is $300/day, how do companies offer them for $100?How does Movley price inspections? Do your quotes improve with time?Movley has a back-office in the PhilippinesManufacturing in ChinaWhat do you see as the future of manufacturing in China? COVID? Trade war?What are some things to look for when vetting suppliers? When should I do a factory audit?Would you recommend listeners to visit China? How do you plan a trip like this?How can you negotiate better pricing and trade terms with your suppliers?Are supplier contracts enforceable or effective? What contracts do you use?What are the common mistakes you see people make when sourcing in China?Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/myamazonguy)

Today's guest is Dr. Robert Waldinger, the Harvard clinical psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and Zen priest who directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever done.You have probably heard of this groundbreaking study. It tracked the lives of two groups of men for over 75 years, and it continues to follow their Baby Boomer children to understand how childhood experience reaches across decades to affect health and wellbeing in middle age. The study revealed something we all seem to know intuitively: Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives.Robert himself exudes the warmth and contentedness of man who took the results of this study to heart. His advice on building quality relationships and living a healthy and happy life will change your perspective on 'what really means something.'Listen as we discuss:How Robert has been at Harvard since he was 18 years oldWhy would a Harvard Professor end up as a Zen priest?How learning the truth can be scary for some and exhilarating for othersHow Zen forces us to ask: "What really means something?"The meaning of Zen: being present for your life, and avoiding a "spiritual bypass"Robert's burning desire to ensure he does not sleepwalk through life, like many of usHow time slows down when you've become more present for your lifeMy own half-monk project and creating mini-silent retreatsHow being in life is the ultimate test of a spiritual practiceThat meditation doesn't work for everyone, but music and art canThe history of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and its enlightening resultsHow relationships change us biologically and affect our healthRobert's advice on how to build quality relationships: "Invest"Instagram: @solve.for.happy, @onebillionhappy, @mo_gawdatFacebook: /solveforhappy, /onebillionhappyLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatConnect with Dr. Robert Waldinger on Facebook @robertwaldingermd and Twitter @robertwaldingerDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram HandleInsomniaDoodles.com, @InsomniaDoodles (on Twitter), @theinsomniadoodles (on instagram)Name *Sunshine "Sunny" AmmermanDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Septo-Optic Dysplasia, which is a larger rare diagnosis that encompasses two other rare diagnoses, Panhypopituitarism and Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. I am also missing a membrane in my brain called the "septum pellucidum". At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *0Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *Just an outdoorsy kid with a big imagination! My symptoms started to become gradually more debilitating in high school, so I didn't really have the chance to do much more than dream about what I thought I wanted my future to be like. My symptoms became unavoidably debilitating when I was in my early 20s.What would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *I would be getting myself into all kinds of (good) trouble either as a journalist or legislator, more than likely. I would have loved to travel, meet as many different people as possible, and make a difference in some way. I think I have an activist's spirit. Having a rare disease and invisible disability just gave me a clear path to put that enthusiasm to work!What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I have no idea what kind of day I'm going to have until I wake up that day and assess my symptoms and energy levels. I'm a D&D nerd, so I like to compare it to waking up and rolling a D20. Sometimes it's a natural 1, other times it's just fine, but it's hard to make plans ahead of time when you never know what any given day has in store for your body's ability to function. What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Breaking the stigma of invisible illnesses and disabilities throughout our society would help tremendously, but practically speaking, as a partially blind person who can not drive due to my low vision, access to reliable, affordable transportation is KEY to my independence. I wanted to take an undergraduate digital art class at Purdue last year, and I lost that opportunity simply because I couldn't find transportation to go to that class, despite having swallowed my pride and asking everyone I could think to ask for help. That was disheartening, but inspired me to put more pressure on local leadership, which led to our previous mayor lovingly calling me "trouble" as a nickname! haha Do you have any life hacks? *Yes, indeed! UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY! Robots are our friends! I have smart speakers in my house that I have scheduled to remind me when to take my meds throughout the day as well as reminding me to take time to exercise or meditate, get ready for bed, and simply to eat lunch. I'm almost 30 years old, and until I started doing this, I had a bad habit of forgetting to take my meds (even though I've been taking them multiple times a day every day since I was 13. oops). Other than my speakers, I use Trello to help keep my tasks in order since its not uncommon for me to experience brain fog and totally forget important things on my mental to-do list. I also rely on my smart watch to help track health data relevant to my care plan. What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I have been so, so lucky to have a partner who is understanding, patient, and more kind to me than I am to myself sometimes. He has seen me at my absolute lowest points and helped to carry me through it. He is incredible. I'm also super lucky to have friends and family members who understand and are willing to learn about and adapt to my needs. Of course, I've also encountered some family members and acquaintances who have been less than kind to me, and I've experienced some judgement and skepticism that stung, but I've learned over time that you can't win them all, so it's really their loss that they don't get to have me in their life. I don't put up with people like that if I can help it. "ya-yeet" as the kids say these days Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *OH BOY DO I. I'll share one experience in particular that is still vividly clear in my memory because I was so livid when it happened. I used to work at Kroger, and I actually loved my job there. I have a great work ethic, and this was before my body put its proverbial foot down and insisted on not working anymore. My bosses loved my gusto, and I'm a people-pleaser so I would often come in on my days off if called and fill in anywhere I was needed. I had been working there for about eight months or so and management hired a new manager, who was unaware of my health issues. When I was hired on initially, I warned the manager who had interviewed me about my potential health problems. I had told him before the interview was even over that I may eventually just not be able to continue working, because that had happened to me in the past at another job. He decided to give me a chance, and so I gave this job everything I had, I was so grateful. Anyway, this new manager came in with no idea about the warning I had given my other boss, and she saw my work ethic and was impressed. She offered me a promotion! I was asked to manage my very own department within the store. When she pitched this idea to me, I was ECSTATIC. I was just so overwhelmed with joy that someone trusted me enough to manage an entire department on my own, so I told her yes without really thinking too much about it. Later on when I had more of a chance to think, I had to acknowledge that lately my symptoms had been getting worse. I had already had an adrenal crisis that put me in the hospital, and a subsequent illness that put me out of commission for a couple of weeks. Since then, my daily symptoms had worsened and I never felt fully recovered. Recognizing the signs that had forced me to leave my previous job, I just didn't think it would be responsible for me to take on a management role by myself. If I had to miss work for any amount of time, my department would suffer, and that would in turn reflect negatively on the entire store. Despite my eagerness to please, I decided to go back into her office the next day (on my day off, mind you) and talk to her about it. I asked if the other manager had told her about my health condition. She said he had not, so I went on to explain what my diagnosis is, and how it affects my body's ability to function. I poured my heart out to her, and told her very personal information that made me feel so vulnerable. Admitting you have limits SUCKS, but I needed her to understand. After I explained it the best way I could, I went on to say that as much as I felt honored that she wanted me to take on this promotion, I thought the store should pick an employee that will be better able to keep up with a management role. She then looked me right in the eyes and said “You know what I think? I think you don't WANT to do it.” I remember standing there in stunned silence for a few seconds. I can still feel the ways my ears and cheeks filled with heat, my hands started to tremble. I wanted to grab her by her skinny ableist neck and shake vigorously, but somehow I managed to keep calm. I am proud of what I said next; “I understand how having an employee who isn't doing what you want them to do might be frustrating for you, but imagine what it's like having a body that doesn't do what you want it to do.” I don't think she really grasped how serious she screwed up, because she had the audacity to ask me again to take the management role. I told her no, and left. I continued to work there for a few months more before my health deteriorated too much to continue, and I faced more discrimination from her, which I can discuss on the show. My co-workers were in my corner, and when they saw the way she was treating me, they stepped in, which was amazing of them. I tear up still thinking back on that. How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *It caused some strife between my father and I. I still have some painful memories of him blatantly telling me he thought I just wasn't trying hard enough even though I was facing severely debilitating symptoms. We didn't talk for a brief time after that, but he came around eventually and now understands the reality of my situation. Other than that, I have actually been really lucky to have friends and family who are really understanding and still invite me to things even though they understand I might not always be able to come, and they never let me feel guilty for cancelling plans. Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *Honestly? No, I'm an open book. I used to be shy about sharing the reality of my situation, but when I came to the realization that hiding the truth fuels the stigma faced by the invisible illness community, I couldn't let myself contribute to that anymore. Now, I'm unapologetically open about what I go through. I do want to point out that despite being open, I am careful not to come across as negative or a "complainer". I think it's absolutely possible to share the way our conditions affect us without wallowing in it. Not saying we should dive into toxic positivity and act like it doesn't suck, because it absolutely does sometimes, I just like to make sure people understand I don't want pity, I want understanding. What is your best coping mechanism? *Do naps count? I do enjoy a good old-fashioned nap sometimes. Other than that, I've found that just talking things through with someone who REALLY understands and cares about you is the most healing thing I've ever done for myself. What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *I'm concerned about healthcare access for people like myself who CAN NOT go without constant medical care. I am personally a big proponent of medicare for all, and seeing insurance coverage for many Americans being put in jeopardy by the current administration has me very concerned indeed. What has me hopeful is the overwhelming support for medicare for all by so many young people, who are indeed the future of this country. I love their enthusiasm! They give me hope for the future. Is there anything you *don't* want to talk about? Is there a subject we should avoid during the interview? Are you ok with having the video released on YouTube under our Invisible Not Broken YouTube channel? *Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.I want to give a shout out to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and their Rare Action Network (RAN). I am the Community Engagement Liaison for the Indiana branch of RAN, and it would be awesome if I could share our contact info so people can reach out and learn more! Also, I was JUST informed that NORD is about to start their own official podcast called "NORDpod", and it would be really cool if I could announce that during the interview as well, but I totally understand if you would rather not promote another podcast. :) Other than that, I would love to mention the weekly support group I host for invisible illnesses and disabilities! It's called "positively invisible" and we meet in virtual reality on a platform called "Altspace" every Sunday at 7pm EST. As the title suggests, we approach life with invisible conditions with a more positive outlook, but without giving in to toxic positivity. We just come together to check in, support one another, and set small attainable weekly goals to help keep us motivated. We also have a discord server where we can chat between meetups, and I post links to upcoming events. I also need to give a shoutout to my zebra sister Katrina for introducing me to this podcast last year. I love it.

You might wonder, what does forgiveness have to do with clutter or decluttering. Well turns out a lot but that's not the only topic we are discussing. Julie has extensive Neuro-Strategic training and learned from her research that a majority of our actions are automated and that becoming aware and changing these is key to transforming lives for the better.Habits play a big part in dealing with clutter and keeping it from creeping back in, as we saw on previous episodes. Forgiveness comes in where Julie says, not forgiving someone or oneself is actually cluttering up our brain. If you find value in this conversation with Julie please share the episode with your family and friends because if you find value in it, they will too. Sharing is caring ❤️You'll find the full show notes and a trasncript at https://connygraf.com/podcast/34To get on the waitlist for my brand-new program on decluttering clothes, click >>> hereGet to know the more private me on Instagram orLike and Follow my Facebook PageJoin my supportive and free Facebook CommunityCheck out my eBook From Chaos to Peace - A Simple Program to Clear your Clutter and Change your LIfeMy guest:Dr. Julie Leto earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California and she is an expert in cognitive load which means, how our brain handles quantities of input which is an area more important than ever in our hyper-connected, always-on, electronic world.She has also extensive Neuro-Strategic training and learned from her research that a majority of our actions are automated and that becoming aware and changing these is key to transforming lives for the better.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentwarriors/Instagram: www.instagram.com/drjulie4youthLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drjulieleto

I am very excited to welcome Suzanne Carpenter to the show today. Suz, how her friends call her, is a Certified Nutritional Consultant but most of all she is a lot of fun. We had a great conversation around clearing up food confusion. Years ago Suz suffered from an eating disorder but then was asked a very pivotal question that started to change everything for her, she was finally willing to do something about it. Listen in what that pivotal question was, and how Suz and I find so many similarities between people who suffer from overeating and/or not eating healthy and people who accumulate clutter. You will hear in this episode: what the difference is between physical and emotional hungerand the biggest clue to know if you are physically or emotionally hungry3 simple tips that you can implement in your diet right nowHer last words of wisdom are pure gold and are again true for our diet as well as for tackling clutter. So make sure you listen all the way to the end. If you find value in this conversation with Suz please share the episode with your family and friends because if you find value in it, they will too. Sharing is caring ❤️You'll find the full show notes and a trasncript at https://connygraf.com/podcast/33To get on the waitlist for my brand-new program on decluttering clothes, click >>> hereGet to know the more private me on Instagram orLike and Follow my Facebook PageJoin my supportive and free Facebook CommunityCheck out my eBook From Chaos to Peace - A Simple Program to Clear your Clutter and Change your LIfeMy guest: Suzanne Carpenter is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, the CEO and Founder of CarpenterOne80, as well as the creator of SOS (Suz On Your Shoulder), Babysit My Plate, and The Food Peace University, three different virtual bite-sized nutrition courses. They were designed to teach you what you need to know to create sustainable results.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpenterOne80Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpenterone80

In this episode, I talk about Charles Laughton's 1955 film "The Night of the Hunter." It's about two young children--John and Pearl--who are pursued by a dangerous man on the hunt for the money their father stole and gave to them. This is a classic film and a masterpiece and one of the most terrifying films I've ever seen. I provide some information about the making of the film and explore how it looks at evil, male violence, religion, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:Use the code "CINEMA" for your first month free at Ovid.tvMy favorite films on OvidBirth of a MovementMy episode on Terrence Malick's The Tree of LifeMy episode on Terrence Malick's Days of HeavenJack CardiffCameraman: The Life and Work of Jack CardiffPandora and the Flying DutchmanBlack NarcissusMy episode on Barbara Loden's WandaMy episode on Kathleen Collins's Losing GroundMy episode on Theo Angelopoulos's Landscape in the MistMy episode on The Enchanted CottageThe Collected Poems of Sylvia Plath"Pursuit" by Sylvia PlathGreen Eyes by Marguerite DurasMy Sources:Criterion Collection DVDTerrence Rafferty - "The Night of the Hunter: Holy Terror" (Criterion) 

In today’s episode I talk about my experience tracking my sleep every night for a year with an Ouraring.---I talk about…How alcohol, caffeine, meditation, and working out affected my sleepHow to use the data to actually improve your lifeMy key takeaways---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

We've got Jacques Martiquet on the pod this week! Jacques is an international party scientist who has facilitated ecstatic celebrations at Envision Festival, Shambhala Festival, LUSH Cosmetics, and Lululemon. Jacques has been interviewed by VICE media about his mission to bridge public health and party culture.Jacques' current focus is working within the events industry to address the loneliness epidemic, by offering new entertainment experiences founded on fun and social connection.In this conversation, we discuss: weirdness, party science, how celebration can lead us to more fulfilling, healthy lives, how alcohol and tobacco industries have commodified the act of celebration, our perceptions of other people’s perceptions, sober vs. drunk connection, how to source joy, and the co-creation of celebration.VYVE: vyve.lifeMy sister's fashion company: www.quellnyc.com

WHAT'S UP PODCAST?I recently sat down with the amazing Ranveer from Beer Biceps for an interview on his Podcast. I felt this was a good place to share it also, as we went into a lot of different topics.We spoke about:My insecurities and being short!My YouTube journeyThe dark phases in my lifeMy religious beliefsYouTube in 2032!My lessons on personal financeWork life balanceRelationship adviceThe future plans for Alpha MI promise you, you wouldn't expect how deep this conversation became. It's rare that I speak about the spiritual aspect of work. Hopefully you enjoy this conversation, and don't forget to check out Ranveer!Watch his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxMZIFE856tbTfdkdjzTSQDON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off.Enjoy the episode gentlemen.Watch the video of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny-g31qc4lA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handlewww.thechanceofchoice.comTwitter @chanceofchoiceInstagram @chanceofchoiceName *Phoebe HowlettDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Low blood pressure, POTS, EDS (previously ME)At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *20Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *The sporty, outgoing, quick-witted, ambitious type.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *I am doing everything I want, just substantially more slowly! If I were able-bodied I would take on projects that are too big than I can handle, I would also be considering my health less, that would be a real luxury.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *That I work REALLY hard to be healthy enough to feel the same way they do after knocking back 5 drinks and only having 5-6 hours sleep.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *For people to not question the fact that not all symptoms can be seen. If I need to go and lay down in the disabled toilet floor, don't make eyes at me when I walk out. Alternatively, teleportation would be a lifesaver.Do you have any life hacks? *An electronic massager was a surprising addition to help me. CBT was groundbreaking for my thought process. I think the term 'life-hack' was coined by an able-bodied businessman to be honest, there is no life hack to being chronically ill, its a slower, harder, more draining life. The hack to a life of the chronically ill is how to maintain a positive reaction to our life's path when we can't choose it. That takes time and serious effort.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *To be honest, I gave up on support years ago- I ask and get, its not a matter of consideration and thoughtfulness. But I get it, if I didn't have these illnesses I just wouldn't be able to understand them or what the needs are for any one day. I have learned to not expect to feel supported but know when to fight for my requests (in line with my illnesses) to be fulfilled. The only exception to this was my sister who at age 16 at the time blew me away. She was the only one who saw the emotional side to my illness, the isolation, the loneliness of my symptoms being ignored. She fought for me in that respect despite not understanding the illness.Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *My GP suggested my illnesses were depression, they also suggested I was pregnant, the tropical medicine specialist in the leading private hospital on Harley Street said it was a mild post-viral thing. But my real problems weren't that people didn't believe me on the whole, it was that they didn't appreciate the severity or down-played because they couldn't see the symptoms. I still remember my dad laughing at my requests when I came home one Christmas- when you have to laugh off 'so have you stopped pretending your sick yet' to friends and colleagues, getting it at home was seriously hard.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *I have lost so many friends because of my illness, they mixed up the requests I made for my illnesses over who I was combined with my outspoken nature at how brutal it is to have friends ignoring my illness. But really do you want friends who do that? Not really. I think for an ex, my illness was the beginning of the end. It has also made me look for the characteristics of thoughtfulness and consideration in new friends and partners, which is never something I'd consider previously.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I'm genuinely scared of how much shorter my life is going to be because of my illnesses.What is your best coping mechanism? *CBT or humor. My illnesses have given dark humor as a coping mechanism a whole new meaning.What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *Most concerned about? Short-term I am always concerned about my sleep, like not in a healthy way. Mid-term I'm always nervous that something will happen in my life that will cause my body to go back into the depths of my illnesses I was previously ill. Long-term I recognize that my illnesses are tiny compared to what I had and I should not be consumed by them, my glass is full enough to be concerned about something more than just me. If we spend time only focusing on how we are breaking, we can't also see that the world is breaking in equal measure, seeing turtles try to eat plastic bags, seeing first hand Gen Zs trying to kill themselves as a result of pressure they now face, seeing kids in Guatemala drinking out puddles instead of buying the 10p water in the shops. Despite making steps forward in areas of the world we are overall I believe regressing in our own messy web of development. I am a dot in this world and my concerns, despite my health, should not only be about myself. But with regards to my illness, I'd love someone to come up with a simulation machine that lets people see what it’s like to live with a chronic illness, emotions and all. Then maybe the world would take it more seriously, and more money would go into finding out the why's and then the how's.Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.To bring up the feeling of 'needing to do life a certain way'. It is something that I suffered with and still to an extent suffer with. I know lots of people I present to relate to this, I think a large area of my health suffered trying to conform with what I thought I was meant to do. In life, you are forced to consider decisions head vs. heart. But until you have a chronic illness or disability you never need to factor in body. With being ill, the decision is then head vs heart vs body. And any decision that wasn't true to my body, made my body suffer more.What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?Energized: Yoga, Enthusiastic: Making plans for an adventure in a new country Drains me: A big group of extroverts.Any favorite books or shows?Books: Quiet, Susan Cain has been life-changing, everything is fucked, a book of hope by Mark Manson anything by Bill Bryson Favourite shows: 8 out of 10 cats, Mock the Week, Would I lie to you, Peep Show, Outnumbered. (basically any English comedy)What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?Best lessons: To never take for granted the moments when you are feeling refreshed, positive and pain-free. Provided you are not hurting people, you do not need to consider other people’s thoughts on your life decisions. you think you are being kind but really, doing what’s best for you is the kindest thing you could do for yourself and ultimately the people around you. Hardest lesson: On the whole, when it comes down to it, people don't actually care. But that’s okay, so long as you recognize it. It goes with the whole sentiment, don't hope for better, just be better. (as a person, wish it was that easy with my chronic health.)What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy electric massager.Any questions you think we should add to this list?What symptoms did I face that I no longer face, what was my healthiest and most ill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Check out my freebies! >>>www.waisociety.com/freebie #FindYourWai Coaching Want to work with me? Click here to learn more! >>> www.waisociety.com/findyourwaiHey Gorgeous, welcome to Wai Society where we are transforming from the inside out. My mission is to help my clients and other hairstylists unconditionally love themselves so that we can live our dreams lives confidently and authentically.This podcast will be a mix of personal development and entrepreneurship for hairstylists. I’ve created my dream life and want to share everything that I’ve learned with you so that you can live your dream life too! When you learn to unconditionally love yourself, you fill yourself up so that you can overflow into your whole world. Get ready because this is going to be an amazing journey! In this episode, you will learn all about the following:What does Wai Society mean?Wai Stands for Who Am I? The birth of WaiUsing Wai as an affirmationMy StoryWent to Paul Mitchel 2008Haven’t made more than 25k a year in my lifeMy career really started when I moved to Austin, TexasMy catalyst was meeting my partner Dan and inspired to make more moneyInvested in Thrivers SocietyTripled my income in a yearI’m obsessed with business, marketing, personal developmentCore Values & MissionLove Learning to unconditionally love ourselves daily so that we can overflow in every area of our livesIntegrityKeeping the promises that we make to ourselves. Remaining curious as we develop awareness as we strive to be whole.CreativityStriving to live in our genius zones by having a clear vision and being authentic. Continuously learning about ourselves and our craft.

RecommendationsSpoonie App RecommendationsFabulousCalmDashlane I was wrong name is DashlaneSmartlightsTV & Movie To Calm To:Big Bang TheoryThe Good Witch Hitchhikers Guide to the GalaxyLarkrise to CandlefordDo you have any favorites? Comment belowName *Kimberlea LemonDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Cfs, fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, depression.At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *12Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *Competitive gymnastics, dancer and horse rider - eventing and dressage.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *Horse riding and being really active!What would you like people to know about your daily life? *It is hard and I miss out on a lot but it is possible to live and be happyWhat would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Public understanding, not just “I’m tired too”Do you have any life hacks? *Lots of being an OT means I can hack all of my life! I have very specific routines. I use a lot of technology.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *My family is very supportive, none of my friends know.Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yes, many times. at 13 I was told I was depressed and put on antidepressants. At the same age, a dr told me to “eat” better however I was having allergic reactions to most foods!How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *Struggling with relationships as I can’t keep up.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *Not afraid, but I hate telling people I can’t do something due to my pain. I also haven’t told any friends due to the stigma around the disorders.What is your best coping mechanism? *Watching a specific show on Netflix on repeat.What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *Concerned about not making any more improvements with my health. I can’t live by myself as I can’t do all the household tasks and maintenance. Most hopeful that they will be able to test and prove the illness I have.Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.How ots can help people with chronic illnessWhat makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?I enjoy working on my computer on little side projects. I get drain being around people and socializing at events.Any favorite books or shows?Big Bang theory What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?Hardest was giving up my dreams and passion with my horses. But it led me to OT where I can now help others.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy new toy amazon echo - Alexa has been amazing as she reminds me of things and helps me spell words!Any questions you think we should add to this list?My occupation: I work as an OT with people after they have had a concussion. I would like to expand my work to include people with chronic illness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Fourth Chakra, known in Sanskrit as "Anahata" (meaning "Unbeaten"), is where one gives and receives love. This is where one connects with one another and shares this beautiful energy without losing oneself. This is the chakra for love. The color this chakra (Lower Heart Chakra) emits is Green. Air is the element ruled by this beautiful chakra, Our High Heart rules Unconditional Love and the lower Heart rules human love. It also governs compassion, healing, lungs, breath, and our sense of time, which is tied into the rhythmic cycles of our breath and heart beat. The lower heart chakra resonates in compassion with the earth tone or vibrations. The upper heart chakra, the thymus, responds at a harmonic level of vibration. It is the sounding together of both upper and lower Hearts that literally opens an energy portal. This portal is literally described as unconditional love and Infinite Compassion. The Metaphysical  Attributes of the 4th Chakra include: Unconditional loves, ability to give and receive, compassion, humanitarian, nurturing, friendly, outgoing, balanced, in touch with one's feelings, empathetic. The heart chakra which is the wellspring of love, warmth, compassion, and joy is located in the center of the chest at the heart level. The 4th Chakra is the center of your deep bonds with other beings, your sense of caring and compassion, your feelings of self-love, altruism, generosity, kindness, and respect. It is pleasure, the enjoyment of Life, and the expression of Life in enjoyable fashions that nurture your conversion with this emerging portal of Compassion within the Universal Heart. When The Heart Chakra is open and energy is flowing freely, you are not only loving to others, you are also loving to your self. You know when you need to say no and when you need care and self-nurturing.  Love Is the unifying force, the energy that is the most fundamental part of the universe, and of ourselves. To open to love is to reach to the deepest places and connect with our true essence, our spirit, and our soul.  Physical Benefits:  Energetically promotes self-healing, feeling/empathy, compassion, and service to others. You will feel a great compassion for all living creatures, and will recognize their amazing intelligence! You will be kind, caring, understand, joyous and outgoing, feeling completely at ease with yourself and the people in your life.  This formulation contains numerous frequencies, programmed energy, mantras such as"YAM", gemstone & crystal healing vibrations    IMBALANCED CHARACTERISTICS of the 4th Chakra include: Demanding, overly critical, possessive, moody, melodramatic, manic-depressive, uses money to control people, Heart Palpitations, chest pain, poor circulation, high/low blood pressure, and in more serious cases, heart attack, ruled by your own emotions; sadness, anger, grief, despair, greediness and happiness will come over you with no or little control. ☯ HEADPHONES ARE REQUIRED- -To Receive the maximum benefits from this formula, make sure there are no disturbances when listening, sit or relax in a peaceful quiet place and close your eyes, focus on your breath while transitioning into a meditative state.   Opening your heart chakra will enable you to experience love feelings towards yourself and others, to connect to the vibrational state of love and, therefore, magnetize great people into your life which resonate the same energy.  Here are the affirmations of this subliminal meditation:My heart is filled with emotions of compassion, forgiveness and pure lovemy heart is open to accepting myself and others for who they areI'm looking into people's souls, through their masks and boundariesI am allowing myself to receive the infinite love from the divine universeThe love I send connects me with wonderful human beingsThe love I feel in my heart resonate high vibrations and angelic lightI open my heart for true soul connection with good hearted peopleI depend on myself for my own happinessI am the only provider of my happiness in lifeMy positive vibrations of love connect me with amazing people My heart is expanding as I am allowing myself to feel the love frequencies  Music by Mettaverse639Hz Heart Chakra // Love, Harmony and Positive Energy  ➤ Listen on Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2KjGlLI➤ Follow them on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2JW8BU2➤ Join them on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2G1j7G6➤ Subscribe to their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvjffON2NoUvX5q_TgvVkw  For coaching – https://www.advancedsuccessinstitute.com For all episodes of the Reality Revolution – https://www.therealityrevolution.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealityRevol... Join our facebook group The Reality Revolution  https://www.facebook.com/groups/40312... Subscribe to my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgX... Contact us at media@advancedsuccessinsitute.com

Processing is a…process! When I think of how my body processes food, words come to mind like: heat, burning, energy, eliminating. These are INTENSE words!!It happens without us really noticing too much, but that is some intense work!There are foods we can take in that increase our body’s ability to process. Anti-oxidant rich foods like blueberries, superfoods like walnuts. When we prepare food for canning and storage, we call it processing. When we have a thought that feels like truth, we let it percolate for a moment to see if it really is true. We could call that processing. Processing is an intense system that produces transformation in some way.“Change is the process in which thoughts become things” -adapted from a statement by Kathy on our call.Even our Permission Process is a pattern that enables us to move from a hopeless state to a state of empowerment. That is INTENSE! Are you ready for some intense change in your life? Then prepare yourself for some intense processing!Today, I Give Myself Permission to ChangeI have plentyI love my lifeMy life is perfectI am content with what isI am happyAnd I know there is more to me and my earth experienceI am prepared I am ready to see what’s nextI ask for my next steps and I receive themI am up to the challenge of changeI love changeMaking changes seems hard, but it is really just an intense process. I created a 10-minute video last year that outlines a step by step process to shift from scarcity to abundance. Try these steps on any area you would like to change in your life.Support the show (https://wylenebenson.com)

IN THIS EPISODE I DISCUSS:Recognizing the beauty of my bodyTuning into the messages my body communicatesDeconditioning society’s messages of living a fast paced lifeMy past lifestyle choices that caused constant illnessComing to the realization that I only have ONE body in this lifetimeThe sexual programming I was ingrained withHealing sexual trauma in my lifeShifting the messages about sexTaking my power back!SHOW NOTESScreen shot your subscription and review of this podcast in iTunes to lifereborn@jacquelynpaige.com to receive my General Healing Guided Meditation for FREEClick HERE for information about services I offerInstagram: @jacquelynpaige513YouTube: Jacquelyn Paige (FREE MEDITATIONS)Facebook: Jacquelyn Paige

Disability Parking Placard Documentary click to donateWebsite/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle@risingaboveraName *Effie KoliopoulosAge *31What is your disorder? *Rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile) At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *18Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *Same person I am now, just transformed and evolved into the person I am meant to be.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *Travel the world and live in another state (which I could still do).What would you like people to know about your daily life? *Each day is different you don’t know what to expect at times.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *To have this disease disappear, lolDo you have any life hacks? *I have many depending on the subject. One life hack is stop explaining yourself to people and kick those out of your life who don’t have your back, to make room for those that truly do!What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *Family offers a differing support because they have been there from the beginning and know all the details of what I’ve gone through on a level friends don’t because they haven’t lived with me or even experienced it on the level family has. Unfortunately, support from friends has only been from a few and it can be offering social support, having someone to vent to or take you away from the daily grind of invisible illness to do something fun. Those who I thought supported actually turned out to be the opposite. Thankfully I found that out now than later. Times and hard times always reveal who is truly in your corner.Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yea, I had cops called on me for using a disability parking placard. Someone thought I was misusing it and issues a complaint. Cops showed up to my door. This was ten years ago and I’m actually creating a short film on this subject and have a crowdfunding campaign going on till 3/31. If we don’t make our goal we have plans to delay filming when weather is also better here in Midwest and to launch in October for invisible illness week. So hopefully we can! Regardless it’s worth keeping an eye out for, you don’t want to miss it!How has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *People not understanding, questioning you, getting impatient. My illness is also visible too in that physical signs can be seen but sometimes only if I point is out or it’s obvious if I’m not covering it up.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *Nope. Those I’m afraid to tell things to shouldn’t be in my life and that’s how I know I’ll vibe and connect with someone.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *No, but when I was having symptoms from 16 doctors said I was healthy and fine chalking it up to growing pains. I knew they were wrong and proved them wrong two years later after being diagnosed,What is your best coping mechanism? *Prayer, meditation, exercise, being in nature, swimming in the ocean if I’m by one, social support, watching a funny movie or tv show and bunch more.What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *Concerned how I’ll manage a family if I choose to have one and surgeries I need for elbow and other joints. But honestly, I’ll worry about it when I get there- best advice. So many tools are out there to help cope and offer support and I know I can get through it by my supportive family. Hopeful to be in remission and researchers to find targeted solutions for diagnosis and treatment to cure this once and for all!What is your favorite swear word?F*ckIs there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.My children’s book I’m working on for kids with juvenile arthritis, chronic illness and disability. Also the video project I talked about above.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?Hardest- to stop saying yes and look after yourself. Best- self love and knowing my worthWhat is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy pillow and dragon speaking program which I have yet to set up but I know it will help. These are first two things out of my head. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 22 The Game Of LifeHello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!This is Episode 22 of the podcast and Today we are going to chat about The Game of LifeMy son’s baseball coach sent a little reminder of the rules of baseball and the rules for parents. before the season starts it is a good idea to refresh our minds of the rules for parents at baseball. So as the parents are watching from the sidelines we play by the rulesThese rules are not just great for baseball but for LifeFifteen Things To Keep In Mind While Watching From The Sidelines, by Michael LangloisMichael Langlois is the author of “How Well Do You Communicate? A Guide to Better Communication with Players and Parents for Youth Soccer Coaches”.His web site is http://www.beyondthegame.net.That’s all for today! As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability Group For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Links: Family Leave ActAccupuncture for RecoveryBest Shows To WatchCriminal Mind, Russian Doll, and Umbrella AcademyBest Reading AppLibbyBest Books To EscapeCaraval, Flatout Love, and The Lie Tree What is your disorder? *Nutcracker SyndromeAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *32Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *An active and happy science teacher, wife, doggy-mom, yogiWhat would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *Work, help more around the house, travel & exercise moreWhat would you like people to know about your daily life? *Some days are better than others, but it's still hard physically (I'm in pain a lot) and it wears on you mentally too. I have to think about everything ahead of time to determine if I can do it and if so, what modification/assistance do I need to be able to do said things. (spoon theory)What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *If the world was actually handicap-friendly and if public transportation was better in the US. Also, if people knew about invisible illnesses and were more kind and helpful to each other...I get a lot of "but you don't look sick", "but you look good", "you're so young"...etc. Finally, if I was able to work part time.Do you have any life hacks? *Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for and accept help.Use assistive devices like walkers, canes, wheelchairs to conserve energy andbedside tables/trays for a place to keep all your stuff on those days you're stuck in bed.Join support groups, such as those on Facebook. Sit on a stool while cooking to conserve energy.Buy pre-cut veggies/fruit to make cooking quicker.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *Thankfully a lot! I literally wouldn't be alive through all this without them. Husband has taken on a lot at home to help, siblings came and visited and helped, mom took off 3 weeks to come be with me for my surgery. Other family members, friends, colleagues, and students sent cards, gifts, food, gave me rides, etc. And of course my dogs have been snuggling me like crazy to help!Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yes. My first vascular surgeon insisted that I couldn't possibly be having so many symptoms and so much pain from just one pinched vein. I quickly got a different vascular surgeon! (Plus I'm young, small and cute, so I often get odd looks from people when I use cane or walker and use the handicap placard)How has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *It's shown me who really is a good friend and who isn't. I have to decline doing some of the activities that my friends want to go do and sometimes cancel things I've rsvp-ed to if I'm not feeling well. My husband and I have ultimately grown stronger through this, but there have been stress-filled outburst at each other from time to time and we can't really be intimate since my pain is primarily in the abdominal and pelvic region.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I don't think anyone really understands how hard it's been both physically and mentally. I'm good at putting on a fake smile and saying "I'm ok" or mostly posting the "good days" or small accomplishments online. I'm also really nervous about returning to work after my medical leave is up.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *Yes and especially since mine is a rare disorder, even if they believe me, most of them don't really know what it is or how to help.What is your best coping mechanism? *Humor...and my dogs.What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *Returning to work is my answer to both of those questions.What is your favorite swear word?I don't really use swear words much...I tend to make up silly words instead.Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.I want to spread awareness about my disorder, possible interventions like the surgery I had (renal auto-transplant) and what recovery is really like.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?To take life slow, enjoy the simple things, and don't get upset over stupid stuff.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy rollator walker and/or my bedside swivel table See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Buy A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness Through the Power of ArtI got an up close look at an amazing woman, Lisa Sniderman, Aoede, with an interview about her upcoming book A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness Through the Power of Art and her chronic illness Dermatomyositis. She is full of fairy sparkle and creativity. Just listening to her made me feel so inspired. We talk a lot about what it means to be chronically ill and disabled as an artist. In many ways, it is a tremendous escape to use art as a therapy when dealing with chronic pain. We go over some real ways, tools, and apps that can help you explore new art forms.Name *Lisa SnidermanWhat is your disorder? *Dermatomyositis (DM)-a rare autoimmune progressive muscle weakness disease, which attacks and weakens my immune system, muscles and skin as well as my mind and spirit, and if left untreated, could result in complete muscle wasting and long-term disability, as well as other complications.At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *36Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *An Environmental Scientist and Singer-Songwriter-and ME-someone on go go go like that energizer bunny-hopping from activity to activity and never stopping until my body forced me to! Like when I was diagnosed: I was getting married in 6 weeks, I was prepping for a Northwest Tour and releasing my first full-length album, and planning a huge environmental workshop, and taking lapidary and songwriting classes, all at the same time.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *Still be on my path to fostering healing and doing expressive and teaching arts-just wouldn't have to do it WHILE battling my DM-and maybe I would be packing more into my days..What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I am NOT my disease. I spend my days in my place of joy-creating, expressing, or sharing my art and music-mostly from home so that I do not have to focus on the illness, the disease, the darkness, the doctor appointments, the things I can no longer do. It doesn't mean I don't struggle daily with weakness, get tired easily, have little stamina and energy when out in the world. It means I must choose my specific activities each day so I can make sure I have the energy for those things that DO bring me or others joy, and rest if I am going to do a big activity. I feel blessed to choose how to spend my days. I feel grateful that I am able to rest when I need to. Some days, I feel isolated from the world, but when I am out, I don't take my surroundings or my activities for granted. I treasure and try to be aware of living in each moment. I am so fortunate to have an amazing husband and supportive family and friends, and the sweetest fox terrier Alice, (I feel like I'm HER support animal!) so I don't go it alone.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *If I had more stamina and strength! Otherwise, I use my cane when I am out, and bring my walker if it is a longer distance. I use uber or lyft to get around, so I don't constantly have to rely on my husband and can feel more independent. Also, MORE CHAIRS when I am in stores! OMG I feel like I have to walk and walk and if I only have my cane, I tire easily-but no chair!Do you have any life hacks? *Sure! https://ourheartspeaks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Life-Lessons.pdfWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I am blessed! I have surrounded myself with loving supportive family and friends during the hardest darkest moments, I learned that not everyone deals with sickness or caring for a sick person the same. I learned who stuck by me. Now that I have been living with chronic illness for 10 years, I find that most of friends get that I have limitations but don't really need to know the details of what it is like for me to go through my day to day dealing with DM. My husband is a saint and a rock. I swear I wouldn't be here let alone the person I am today without him as a true partner by my side. I love that he believes me, wants me to rest, gets that I have limitations and wants to care for me. I know how rare that is.Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Not believe-but more like, WOW you look great! I'm so glad to see you feeling well! Or you look amazing-therefore you must feel well!How has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *Yes in that I no longer drive (I haven't since 2010) nor do I have a lot of stamina for being out in the world. That means that people who want to stay in my life often do it on my terms-e.g., come to me rather than me going to them. I am able to do more now, but that has been the case for many years. People who are close to me accommodate. Same with my crazy restricted diet-I've been gluten, sugar, and dairy free for 10 years! Another example, my Producer and I were working on a full-length fantasy musical audiobook. He lives in LA, but drove up to my house in SF Bay Area so we could work together because he knew it would be less taxing on me. Also, with my husband! I was diagnosed 6 weeks before we got married! So for all of our married life, it has been caretaker-patient relationship-especially when I flared in 2010 and had to spend a month in the hospital due to complete muscle weakness and then months of grueling rehab to regain my strength, relearn to sit up, stand, walk, sing and play. It has affected every relationship I have I suppose!Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *At times, especially because I’m almost always home, I feel like I’m hiding from the world, playing it safe indoors. Maybe that’s why I create light characters, focus on fantasy, and want to connect with my inner child. As I’ve taken on my artist-Aoede the Muse’s identity, inspiring others, I’m disinclined to share the scary, icky, fearful, sad, negative feelings—the secret spaces where I’ve stuffed my skeletons. I tell myself I have to put on a smile and be upbeat, not show weakness or have self-doubt. It’s much easier to tell the world that all is beautiful than to admit that living with a chronic illness is harder than anything I’ve ever faced; that some days it’s exhausting to get out of bed, despite my positive attitude and optimism; that I get tired of thinking and talking about being sick, and just plain being sick; that the endless therapies, drug cocktails, and unwanted side effects keep me on a roller coaster; that I resent having precious moments of my life replaced with 156 doctors’ appointments; that I wish I had more stamina for being in the world; that I wonder where David’s and my relationship would be had I never gotten sick—if he didn’t have to do all the shopping, cleaning, cooking, and driving, and we had an equal partnership instead of a caretaker- patient relationship.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *I have had the same rheumatologist up until Oct 2017-so I felt fortunate and listened to...What is your best coping mechanism? *creating arts and music! (e.g., expressive arts-creating, recording, performing songs; creating and recording full-length musicals on audiobooks and adapting them to musical theater stage plays; sharing my story, writing and releasing my memoir; collaborating with 50 artists who use creativity to heal to share their stories; helping others navigate their personal darkness; being a teaching artistWhat are you the most concerned about and the hopeful for in the future? *Concern-that I will stay here at this place and this will be my best quality of life that I won't be able to get off the treatment-that there is no remission or cure-only manage and get the best quality of life I can; that I will flare and have setbacks and revert to the shell of a person I was in 2010 in the hospital and not have the enthusiasm and physical ability to sing, to play, to create; that I never know when I am doing too much until it is too late. I fear the unknown, particularly loss or change in security, support, and safety. In a worst-case scenario, being forced to work to maintain financial security could further stress my body, make my DM flare up, and land me back in the hospital, undoing years of recovery. I imagine losing my support, my gift of time, and my ability to live in my place of joy and focus on my art each day. I worry that I could change as a person— that I could lose my drive, my passions, my heart, and my spirit and have no room or interest to chase or follow my dreams if I were constantly stressed and concerned about making ends meet or getting sicker. I think of the negative impact such losses could have on my relationships with David and other family members, friends, and even fans. I can’t help but wonder if I even fear success because of what it might cost me. Hopes: I am managing for now! I am living in my place of joy so that is the best place I could be. I am hopeful I will continue to have the best quality of life I can. I am hopeful my energy, strength and stamina will improve over time. I am hopeful I will be able to travel, stay out in the world for longer, do activities that make me feel a sense of normalcy. I know I will continue to create to help me and others heal. Also, that there is a CURE for myositis in the future and better diagnosing so others (especially the kids juvenile myositis) don't have to suffer!What is your favorite swear word?HA! probably assIs there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.Love to make sure we talk about: my upcoming memoir: "A Light in the Darkness-Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude" Sep 21 publish date-and Myositis Awareness Day; and Lights in the Darkness-my collaboration with more than 50 artists who are using creativity to help heal to share stories of art and healing-live/streaming event in December 2018. Perhaps also success-what does it mean how has it changed etc. bc there are so many ways to think about success besides financial it is important to attract abundance into your life.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?When life throws us curveballs; when we’ve lost our inspiration because of a significant change in health status, and when we live day in and day out with a chronic disease or disability, it’s tempting to want to give up our dreams, to play the victim. It’s easy to succumb to discouragement, self-pity, or even despair. But dreams and significant health challenges aren’t mutually exclusive. I’m a living example. We can live with hope, passion, and joy, even if the shape and substance of our dreams have changed. We can live well with chronic illness!What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy unique cane! It is twisted wood and multi-colored and so fits my bright, quirky brand and personality! 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Life can be full of kismet. I just started doing live recording on ZubiaLive about chronic illness and trying to live a life and the site wanted to connect with LinkdIn. I have not been active on LinkdIn since I was a photographer. So I did my best to create a decent profile for Invisible Not Broken Podcast. In less than an hour I had gotten a lovely email from a Pain Management Doctors PA. who also has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. A fellow zebra who knows things from the other side of the stethoscope? I grabbed her for an interview the very next day!I had some other things to post but this is far too important. If you want to skip right to the point on pain management lists and what to do or say to have a better emergency room experience go to minute 26 and keep listening. We meander a bit but you will get what you need. If you have the time listen all the way through. This woman has a way of breaking things down and doctor PTSD might be my new favorite phrase.LinksEhlers Danlos SyndromeCSF LeakKrantom I wish I had a better source for this but getting information on Krantom for pain management is not easy. We are in no way endorsing any particular pain management I think we would all just like unbiased pain management information.California Taxes on Medical Marijuana (call your congressperson or Senator)VA Opioid RestrictionsCURERegan Era Mental Health Policies and CaliforniaLinksEhlers Danlos SyndromeCFS LeakKrantom I wish I had a better source for this but getting information on Krantom for pain management is not easy. We are in no way endorsing any particular pain management I think we would all just like unbiased pain management information.California Taxes on Medical Marijuana (call your congressperson or Senator)VA Opioid RestrictionsWebsite/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram HandleMypainIQ.com (in progress), twitter: @brianna3207, IG:@Brianna_pa.cWhat is your disorder? *hEDS, spinal CSF leak, POTS, dysautonomiaAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *26Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *13What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *Probably would still be chasing happiness and continuing my negative self- talkWhat would you like people to know about your daily life? *It's hard! The suff most people take for granted is often a really big deal if I can accomplish it that day! Also my degree of functionality is not by accident. I literally spend hours a day doing PT, meditation, organic, GF, non dairy meal prep, etc.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *If more people were kind to each other! And if healthcare providers werent held hostage by insurance, treatment would be so much more timely and competentDo you have any life hacks? *Lots of pain hacks (a whole other interview's worth!), kindness, medical form for the ER (I'll send the word doc), meditationWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *Amaaaazing support from my hubby. My brother is awesome and so are my parents/ inlaws. I have a great employer and solid group of friendsHave you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *All the time! The time the ER doc said I didn't have EDS bc my skin wasn't stretchy enough. And my patients dont believe how sick I amHow has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *Yes, but for the better. I am kinder to myself, surrounded by more genuine and accepting humans, and the toxic/superficial people have sashayed away!Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I think I'm afraid that people can't handle deep convos about morality and disability.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *Yes! I essentially have to prove how sick I amWhat is your best coping mechanism? *Meditation for the mind, cannabis and exercise for the bodyWhat are you the most concerned about and thehopeful for in the future? *I'm concerned about the lack of treatment for my fellow zebras, but I'm hopeful that I can help change that!What is your favorite swear word?Fuck!Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.Gender bias in medicine, opioid hysteria negatively affecting pain patients, cannabis as a viable alternativeWhat is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?I've learned to view each day as a gift!What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy journal!CURERegan Era Mental Health Policies and California See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come to the Dark (Humor) Side, Sign Up & Join Us Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you! Follow Desiree Instagram FollowSirius @sirius.service.dogDesiree @desireejaykinsWhat is your disorder? *Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regionals Pain Syndrome, Ehlers Danlo’s Syndrome, other GI issuesAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *19Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *A runner, softball player, and marching band lover who had to give that all up.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *I would still want to advocate for people with disabilities as my mother was severely disabled when she was alive and I believe she deserved a happier better life.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *Love training my service dogs and am a wheelchair user and forearm crutch user who loves to play music and is an artist as well.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Pain management and understanding of my condition as a whole.Do you have any life hacks? *Almond milk helps a sour stomach lolWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I get most of my support from my fiancé and sisters. My dad does the best that he can and my stepmom is amazing and helps him every day to get better at dealing with me and understanding.Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yes but only until I showed my Asscheek to them to give them the visual evidence of my leg. I have a lot of physical visible things you can see so I’m not too invisible hahaHow has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *It has destroyed them and ruined my mental state.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I’m sad a lot, unfortunately(my own issue of needing to learn self-love) and battle pretty severe depression.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *No, it makes them more understanding once I got my diagnoses and how to treat me.What is your best coping mechanism? *Sharing myself with others.What are you the most concerned about and the hopeful for in the future? *Imagining that the worst rock bottom pain I feel now is nothing compared to what the future could hold my leg. I’m hopeful my spinal cord stimulator trial will work but we won’t know till we try.What is your favorite swear word?FAQQQQQ(fuck) in all varieties hahaWhat is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?I need to learn self-love and self-coping mechanismsWhat is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy yellow heavy duty portable wheelchair ramp haha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come to the Dark (Humor) Side, Sign Up & Join Us Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you! Follow Desiree Instagram FollowSirius @sirius.service.dogDesiree @desireejaykinsWhat is your disorder? *Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regionals Pain Syndrome, Ehlers Danlo’s Syndrome, other GI issuesAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *19Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *A runner, softball player, and marching band lover who had to give that all up.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *I would still want to advocate for people with disabilities as my mother was severely disabled when she was alive and I believe she deserved a happier better life.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *Love training my service dogs and am a wheelchair user and forearm crutch user who loves to play music and is an artist as well.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Pain management and understanding of my condition as a whole.Do you have any life hacks? *Almond milk helps a sour stomach lolWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I get most of my support from my fiancé and sisters. My dad does the best that he can and my stepmom is amazing and helps him every day to get better at dealing with me and understanding.Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yes but only until I showed my Asscheek to them to give them the visual evidence of my leg. I have a lot of physical visible things you can see so I’m not too invisible hahaHow has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *It has destroyed them and ruined my mental state.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I’m sad a lot, unfortunately(my own issue of needing to learn self-love) and battle pretty severe depression.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *No, it makes them more understanding once I got my diagnoses and how to treat me.What is your best coping mechanism? *Sharing myself with others.What are you the most concerned about and the hopeful for in the future? *Imagining that the worst rock bottom pain I feel now is nothing compared to what the future could hold my leg. I’m hopeful my spinal cord stimulator trial will work but we won’t know till we try.What is your favorite swear word?FAQQQQQ(fuck) in all varieties hahaWhat is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?I need to learn self-love and self-coping mechanismsWhat is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy yellow heavy duty portable wheelchair ramp haha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please Support The Show with a DonationCheri Huber is the author of 20 books and has been a student of zen for 35 years. She founded the Mountain View Zen Center and the Zen Monastery Peace Center, both in California, where she and other monks teach workshops and hold retreats. She is also a truth telling, light hearted delight to listen to. In this interview, she talks all about what is going on in our mind and how we can better work with it to produce a better experience in life. Her wisdom is so practical and so powerful. See for yourself in this transformative episode.Visit Bombas www.bombas.com/wolf and enter offer WOLF at checkout for 20% off the most comfortable socks in the worldIn This Interview, Cheri Huber and I Discuss...The Wolf ParableHer book, I Don't Want To, I Don't Feel Like It: How resistance controls your life and what to do about itHow the process IS the outcomeThat now is the only moment there isHow the quality of your life is determined by the focus of your attentionEverything comes into being, togetherShe doesn't believe that there's anything that ISN'T GodOur dualistic thinkingAll of the ways to refer to the egoThe unique ability that humans have to experience themselves as other than lifeThe ego is a survival systemBelieving we are not connected to lifeEverything is a verb! A gerundThe illusion of being separate from lifeMy ego is the no to life's yesAlways asking what's lacking, what's missing, what's wrong keeps the ego as the center of the universeHow we are deeply conditioned for negativityAwareness being able to watch the conditioned mindI hear it in my head, it sounds like me, it must be me, it's who I amApproach the stuff that's going on inside our heads by imagining that it's somebody next to you saying itRecording and ListeningMake recordings of what's true, what I appreciate, what I loveHearing what's true for you in your own voiceTalking ourselves into a life that's trueHow we direct our attention is the be all and end all in lifeWe have these tendencies to see what's negative so we need to bring ourselves to what is true that isn't negativeWe transcend the conditioned mind, we don't resist itThe key is to turn your attention away from the negative voices not to change what they are sayingThe habit of going with the conversation in your head is so powerfulIf we can wake up out of it, we can decide to go somewhere else in our attentionHear Cheri Huber talk about her book, I Don't Want To, I Don't Feel Like It: How resistance controls your life and what to do about itCheri Huber teaches that the process IS the outcomeCheri Huber explains what she means by this: your ego is the "no" to life's "yes"Do you believe that we are deeply conditioned for negativity or hardwired for negativity?Here's a tip: Approach the stuff that's going on inside our heads by imagining that it's somebody next to you saying itThe quality of your life is determined by the focus of your attentionPlease Support The Show with a Donation

Devi speaks with women's health specialist Rhonda Byrd about how to keep your womb happy and healthy. Learn techniques to support mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellness as it pertains to women and female reproductive Health.Find out:* What is a healthy womb?* How to know if your womb is "well"* What are possible symptoms of unwellness?* How to treat womb issues* Holistic Healing for Cysts and Fibroids* Maintaining a healthy womb for your whole lifeMy name is Rhonda, and I am your WELLNESS PARTNER. Thank you for your interest in my Health and Wellness services. I am very passionate about the work that I do. I started my professional career in Nursing. Fates lead me into Cardiovascular (Heart) Technology. Within this field, I had the pleasure to work in Cardiac Ultrasound, Cardiac Catheterizations, and Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialties. After spending years assisting physicians in Cardiac Procedures, I moved into a Medical Industry Position. I am a Natropath,Physician Educator, Cardiovascular Specialist, CEPS & CCTFind out more at http://www.sacredbloodwombwellness.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

Spelling the site domainMarried to a celebrityThe closer you get to celebritydomThe closer you get to dumpsterdomYou "Million Dollar" race hat from the horse trackThe swag t-shirtYou dumpster times are gainingWearing someone else's pantsMy China business will crushI am so excited for The Great American Yard SaleIt is the time I live forIt's my Super BowlOn my way to fame and fortune, but I want to camp out at the saleThat makes no senseThe person first in line get's to be in the newspaperSure, make sure to wear your spanksChina is heavy and fragileI can't move quickly with itYou should hire some mercenariesPeople that humped through junglesMaybe get a donkeyWaiting outside a recruiting officeHow about one night son?Whatever kind of weather we'll face it togetherOne mission, son . . . make me moneyI don't need someone who'll take up a lot of my tentFinding a tic free tentI won't sleepYou are risking your lifeMy industry is no different than any other on the planetWhy aren't you working a real job?Devoting time to thisI just tell people I'm retiredWhat do you do?Just try to stay busyThat's what retired people sayI pulled you from the gutter and pushed you into the middle classI am exhaustedIt's a junkapaloozaDoes Road Rash Nipples show up for this?He calls me his friendI come to Goodwill to look at the peopleHe comes to talk with his friendsI then run away and do a lapWorking the resale shopI've got a route that I developIt's really a system for wealth creationPeople with clean cars have disordersSweep up the donut bitsThey probably don't go to drive-thru's I need a completely rubberized carYou should make your own carWe'll get you a kit

Spelling the site domainMarried to a celebrityThe closer you get to celebritydomThe closer you get to dumpsterdomYou "Million Dollar" race hat from the horse trackThe swag t-shirtYou dumpster times are gainingWearing someone else's pantsMy China business will crushI am so excited for The Great American Yard SaleIt is the time I live forIt's my Super BowlOn my way to fame and fortune, but I want to camp out at the saleThat makes no senseThe person first in line get's to be in the newspaperSure, make sure to wear your spanksChina is heavy and fragileI can't move quickly with itYou should hire some mercenariesPeople that humped through junglesMaybe get a donkeyWaiting outside a recruiting officeHow about one night son?Whatever kind of weather we'll face it togetherOne mission, son . . . make me moneyI don't need someone who'll take up a lot of my tentFinding a tic free tentI won't sleepYou are risking your lifeMy industry is no different than any other on the planetWhy aren't you working a real job?Devoting time to thisI just tell people I'm retiredWhat do you do?Just try to stay busyThat's what retired people sayI pulled you from the gutter and pushed you into the middle classI am exhaustedIt's a junkapaloozaDoes Road Rash Nipples show up for this?He calls me his friendI come to Goodwill to look at the peopleHe comes to talk with his friendsI then run away and do a lapWorking the resale shopI've got a route that I developIt's really a system for wealth creationPeople with clean cars have disordersSweep up the donut bitsThey probably don't go to drive-thru's I need a completely rubberized carYou should make your own carWe'll get you a kit