Podcasts about loving your life

— Many people today are exhausted—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We move through our days carrying stress, anxiety, old wounds, endless responsibilities, and the quiet feeling that somewhere along the way we lost touch with our vitality, our creativity, and perhaps even ourselves. But what if exhaustion is not simply a lack of energy? What if it is a signal inviting us to reconnect with something deeper—our passions, our intuition, our authentic nature, and the creative spirit that exists within each of us? Today, we'll explore what it truly means to love your life—not because everything is perfect, but because you have learned to embrace yourself fully, listen to your inner wisdom, and live in alignment with who you really are. We'll talk about emotional healing, resilience, creativity, intuition, and the surprising ways that self-expression can help us access parts of ourselves that words alone often cannot reach. We'll also explore how following our passions, trusting our hearts, and becoming more present to our inner experience can lead to greater vitality, purpose, and joy. At its core, this conversation is an invitation to move beyond merely surviving and begin thriving—to reconnect with the energy, creativity, and aliveness that have been within you all along. Valeria shares sacred space with Elke Scholz  — Elke is the author of  "Loving Your Life and the Anxiety Warrior series." Elke Scholz is a registered Psychotherapist, an internationally registered Expressive Art Consultant/Educator, and internationally certified EMDR Therapist.  She is the well-known author of 3rd edition, Loving Your Life, containing over 40 creative exercises as an e-book and paperback.  This book is internationally available, teen friendly and is translated in German. Elke has launched Anxiety Warrior Vol One and Vol Two, both with powerful tools for your journey to emotional freedom.  Elke manages her own anxiety. She believes strategies can be accessible and easy for people to lower their anxiety levels. As an Energy Rich Vitality Specialist: living with passion and abounding energy, Elke is excited to announce her new webinar "Energy Rich" and her audio meditation series based on her book, Loving Your Life. Her work includes creative anti-anxiety-wellness kits for employees, youth-at-risk and seniors in managing anxiety and depression.  For over 30 years Elke has helped people and runs her private therapy practice in Bracebridge, Muskoka, in person and zoom sessions. She is a keynote speaker and has facilitated at conferences, enjoys giving interviews on podcasts, radio and TV.  Find Elke's work on You tube, Spotify, I-tunes and international audio platforms. Her passion is to empower people.  To learn more about Elke Scholz and her work, please visit: https://elkescholz.com/

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Late Boomers! We're your hosts, Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins, and we're thrilled you're joining us for a powerful conversation about finding joy, energy, and purpose, especially during life's big transitions.In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist, speaker, and author Elke Scholz, whose book Loving Your Life empowers people to overcome anxiety and self-doubt by reconnecting with their authentic selves. Whether you're navigating retirement, caregiving, health shifts, relationship changes, or just wondering what's next, this episode is packed with insight and practical tools to help you thrive.Key TakeawaysSelf-awareness begins by noticing your energy where it rises and falls throughout your day. Start small and practice regularly.Your body never lies: Trust its signals, especially in uncertain times.Anxiety isn't your enemy; it's a messenger. Learn to “invite it in,” explore what it's trying to tell you, and respond with self-compassion.Gratitude isn't just something you “feel” when things go well, practice it intentionally to build happiness and resilience.You're not alone: Even successful people (including therapists and coaches) experience self-doubt. Community and honest conversations matter.Redefine success for yourself at every stage; prioritize health, inner peace, and relationships.Practical tools and a growth mindset can help you create a life you truly love, no matter your age or stage.Grab Loving Your Life from your favorite bookseller or visit Elke Scholz's website for free calming techniques and other resources.If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, leave us a review, and share Late Boomers with friends, family, and anyone ready to create their next exciting chapter. For more resources and to stay updated on future episodes, visit our website and follow us on social media. Your next chapter is waiting and we're here to help you thrive!Remember: It's never too late to create a life you truly love. Shine bright and practice every day!Mentioned in this episode:Late Boomers is part of the eWomenPodcastNetwork. eWomenPodcastNetwork

Amie Jelich Yaniak is an Actress, Cancer Survivor, the Host of "Loving Your Life, Be Authentically You" Podcast, Former Pageant Competitor and Happiness Coach at TheTrueHappiness.com! Amie opens up about her challenging roots as a child that helped inspired her to create the "Music Together" program, empowering families through music, and created her Christian album, God's Amazing Grace, donating proceeds to orphans affected by war in Europe. She opens up about her difficult diagnosis and battling Stage 4 Cancer, winning the Showcase Showdown on "The Price is Right", navigating the entertainment industry for her accomplished daughter and so much more. Plus, Amie is put in the "Hot Seat" Ranking Iconic 1990's/2000's TV Shows!

Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65—but are we prepared to help them (and ourselves) age well, not just longer? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Dr. Kerry Burnight, known as “America's Gerontologist” and author of the instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half..Dr. Kerry challenges the fear-driven, anti-aging narrative and introduces a powerful missing dimension of longevity: joyspan—the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose across the lifespan. Drawing on decades of research, clinical experience, and lessons from her 95-year-old mother, Betty, Dr. Kerry reframes what it truly means to age well.This conversation explores why lifespan and healthspan alone are not enough, how beliefs about aging directly impact health and memory, and the four essential habits shared by people who thrive as they grow older. Whether you are 30 or 80, this episode offers practical tools, mindset shifts, and hope-filled strategies for building internal strength and creating a life you actually love—at any age.Learn more at https://drkerryburnight.com/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://oxford-healthspan.myshopify.com/AgingWellJigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

Kristen Louise Duncombe is a Paris-based therapist, coach, and author who joins VBB for a candid and deeply personal conversation exploring the complex journey of women's self-empowerment through the lens of identity, boundaries, and the impact of societal expectations. Kristin shares her story of growing up as the child of a U.S. diplomat, constantly reinventing herself with each move, and navigating the lifelong effects of betrayal and trauma. She discusses how her struggle with boundaries led to self-objectification and how, with time and experience, she learned to claim her space and voice, even if it meant being labeled a “bitch.” The conversation dives into themes of objectification, the lingering pressure of female sexuality, the myth of sexual liberation, and the invisible power women discover with age.Honest, raw, and inspiring, this episode will resonate with anyone questioning the rules imposed on women and searching for the courage to reclaim their narrative. Whether you're looking for insight, validation, or simply a sense of community, you'll find something meaningful in this conversation.

Friends, we are SO beyond stoked for you to hear this episode with Rachel Awtrey. Rachel is Christian wife, mama, podcaster, and now author! She is the host of Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey, and she is releasing her NEW book "Love Your Life (Even When You Don't Like It All The Time)" today! Haley Klockenga and Rachel chat about messy moments and seasons of life and how to find joys that lead you to a joyful life.

Crystal Haryanto is the author of The Glory of Giving Everything, and in this conversation, we learn how to apply Taylor Swift's business model in our lives and careers. You'll hear how Taylor has been successful singing different genres of music, engaging with her fans, creating outstanding shows that led to her becoming a billionaire from her music and performances. You'll see how Taylor took control of her “reputation” after having rumors spread about her and then controlling the narrative. You, too, can be the star of your life. There is so much to learn from this icon. This is a fun and interesting conversation. Be sure to share it with your Swiftie friends and family. But you don't have to be a fan to learn something from this interview. Crystal works in economic consulting in San Francisco. She graduated with High Honors from UC Berkeley in 2023 with degrees in economics, cognitive science, and public policy. She was a two-time winner of the Cal Alumni Leadership Award. She founded Artistry, Policy, & Entrepreneurship: Taylor's Version, a course that received global media coverage, including a televised broadcast on CBS. RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE'S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Michele on IG GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://thegloryofgivingeverything.com/ Book: The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model (affiliate link) This conversation is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, legal, business, or other advice. Always consult a qualified and trusted professional before making any decisions. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1712: Cal Newport explores the nuanced difference between pursuing a life's calling and simply loving what you do. He challenges the common advice to "follow your passion," revealing how many meaningful careers are built on cultivating rare skills and deep expertise rather than chasing immediate fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Following your passion is not just simplistic, it's also dangerous." "Compelling careers often have complex origins." "Mastery, autonomy, and purpose, not instant passion, are what make work truly fulfilling." Episode references: So Good They Can't Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1712: Cal Newport explores the nuanced difference between pursuing a life's calling and simply loving what you do. He challenges the common advice to "follow your passion," revealing how many meaningful careers are built on cultivating rare skills and deep expertise rather than chasing immediate fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Following your passion is not just simplistic, it's also dangerous." "Compelling careers often have complex origins." "Mastery, autonomy, and purpose, not instant passion, are what make work truly fulfilling." Episode references: So Good They Can't Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1712: Cal Newport explores the nuanced difference between pursuing a life's calling and simply loving what you do. He challenges the common advice to "follow your passion," revealing how many meaningful careers are built on cultivating rare skills and deep expertise rather than chasing immediate fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Following your passion is not just simplistic, it's also dangerous." "Compelling careers often have complex origins." "Mastery, autonomy, and purpose, not instant passion, are what make work truly fulfilling." Episode references: So Good They Can't Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1712: Cal Newport explores the nuanced difference between pursuing a life's calling and simply loving what you do. He challenges the common advice to "follow your passion," revealing how many meaningful careers are built on cultivating rare skills and deep expertise rather than chasing immediate fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Following your passion is not just simplistic, it's also dangerous." "Compelling careers often have complex origins." "Mastery, autonomy, and purpose, not instant passion, are what make work truly fulfilling." Episode references: So Good They Can't Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1711: Cal Newport explores the critical distinction between finding work you love and pursuing what he calls a “true calling.” He reveals how conflating passion with profession can leave us chasing illusions, and offers a more grounded path to career fulfillment by focusing on mastery and meaningful impact. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because you love something does not mean you have to make a career out of it." "A true calling is not something you find, it's something you grow into." "The best way to find meaning in your life is to build a life around something bigger than yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1711: Cal Newport explores the critical distinction between finding work you love and pursuing what he calls a “true calling.” He reveals how conflating passion with profession can leave us chasing illusions, and offers a more grounded path to career fulfillment by focusing on mastery and meaningful impact. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because you love something does not mean you have to make a career out of it." "A true calling is not something you find, it's something you grow into." "The best way to find meaning in your life is to build a life around something bigger than yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1711: Cal Newport explores the critical distinction between finding work you love and pursuing what he calls a “true calling.” He reveals how conflating passion with profession can leave us chasing illusions, and offers a more grounded path to career fulfillment by focusing on mastery and meaningful impact. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because you love something does not mean you have to make a career out of it." "A true calling is not something you find, it's something you grow into." "The best way to find meaning in your life is to build a life around something bigger than yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1711: Cal Newport explores the critical distinction between finding work you love and pursuing what he calls a “true calling.” He reveals how conflating passion with profession can leave us chasing illusions, and offers a more grounded path to career fulfillment by focusing on mastery and meaningful impact. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because you love something does not mean you have to make a career out of it." "A true calling is not something you find, it's something you grow into." "The best way to find meaning in your life is to build a life around something bigger than yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Harpriya Singh is a gastroenterologist practicing at Stanford Healthcare-Trivalley in Pleasanton.   My original intention was to have Dr. Singh share with us about how we can best take care of our physical health. While we talk about that, what transpired is a masterclass in how to experience our life with the most joy and fulfillment no matter what is happening around us.  If you share this with everyone you care about, it will change their life. Full stop. Not hyperbole.  Listen and learn to truly love your life!

Time to give ourselves some love.Audiobooks and courses: https://emma-digallo-s-school.teachable.com/YouTube Channel All about Business and Self-care : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86s2ZCT-JvW4A5i3UfoaLA

Hey there, lovely listener! Have you ever felt like everyone else at church fits in but you? Or maybe you've been swiping through dating apps feeling totally defeated and wondering if it's even worth it. Or perhaps you're at a family gathering, forcing a smile when all you really feel is… sad. What if I told you there's one thing—just one—that can completely change how you show up in all of those situations? It's the missing piece to building a life you love, and it's not what you think. In today's episode, we're playing Single Lady Jeopardy! We're diving into real-life struggles, uncovering the one powerful trait that's the solution to it all, and talking about how you can start building it today. Let's get started! Grab that diet coke, put in your ear buds and let's talk friend to friend. What's next? Love-Ready Lab series: https://www.sharonlamarcoaching.com/lab Follow the show and share this episode with all your single girlfriends. Ask me anything! Email me at sharon@sharonlamarcoaching.com Join our Facebook community at The Single Christian Woman! https://www.facebook.com/groups/797710822384649 Hope this episode inspires you or makes you think.

Bible and Business' Bill English talks about the the impact of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as well as the concern about the continued growth of the federal debt, and what it means for us, especially as we seek to love our neighbor well and share the Gospel.  Meghan Ryan Asbury, author of "You are Not Behind," looks back on our unmet desires and hopes, and while lamenting them we can still see God's goodness and plans for our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Hi, my loves! Welcome back to the podcast! I am so excited about today's episode because we have a fantastic guest joining us—Victoria Alario, confidence and business coach, and host of the For The Girls podcast. Victoria is your go-to girl for empowering women, and today we're diving into key topics like building confidence, practicing mindfulness, improving communication, setting dating standards, and showing up as the best version of yourself. You'll walk away with tangible tips to boost your confidence, approach dating with more intention, and do the inner work that will help you show up for the life you truly want. Let me know if you tune in! With love, Rebecca xx 1:56 - Introduction to Victoria Alario and Her Story8:29 - Learning As You Go9:16 - Victoria's Tips for Confidence9:33 - Tip #1: Confidence Is a Byproduct of Action11:07 - Tip #2: I Only Want What Wants Me; Everything I Want Wants Me Back15:50 - Tip #3: The Power of Journaling17:40 - Tip #4: Be Mindful and Practice Communication20:00 - Tip #5: The 48-Hour Rule in Dating23:20 - Tip #6: Your Perception Creates Your Reality25:54 - Tip #7: Standards Need to Be Non-Negotiables31:09 - Tip #8: Loving Your Life and Yourself36:49 - Tip #9: Things Happen When You're Open to Them39:54 - Tip #10: Pour into Yourself—Date Yourself First43:00 - Tip #11: Make Your List of Qualities You Want as a Partner44:00 - Tip #12: Scripting in Journals and Romanticizing Your Life46:21 - Balancing Feminine Energy with Being Career-Driven To learn more and follow Victoria Alario: ⁠Instagram⁠ TikTok For The Girls Podcast Queens of Confidence ⁠All Her Links FOLLOW REBECCA LEIGH: ⁠HAPPY V-use code 'HAPPYREBECCA'⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Podcast ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠

To kick off Season 6, Jessica and Layne revisit the transformative power of loving your life, even amidst the challenges of raising young children, recovering from cervical cancer and figuring out how to pay bills. Jess introduced us to the mantra "I love my life" in the final episode of last season and while you don't need to hear it to enjoy this episode, it's a conversation that genuinely changed us both and we recommend listening when you can (find the link below)! Today we build on that with a discussion about how to find strength and "love your life" even on your worst days. We share stories about times in our lives when things "went good" instead of going bad. We offer encouragement about how to trust that the dark times are part of a story that's worth loving and that good things will continue to come in your life. Share your thoughts or ask a question - verygoodenoughpod@gmail.com Season 5, Episode 12: I Love My Life | How to stop waiting and start loving your life now - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JXo2kMmICKb Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Very Good Mothers Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of our community and join our live monthly calls (4th Tuesday of every month): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://verygoodmothersclubhouse.com/share/7ah7WID0giU77Bz0?utm_source=manual⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Find us on Instagram: Jess - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jess_hover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Layne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@enquiryco

Today in the Summer Sabbath Series, Christine Caine and co-host Rachel Hunka with Propel Women learn from church planter and preacher Bianca Olthoff, who shares what Sabbath looks like for her and debunks some ideas about pastors and rest. Bianca's study and practices are guaranteed to give you a fresh perspective and insight for realistic Sabbath rhythms that you can put into practice right now. You don't want to miss it! Keep up with Bianca on Instagram @biancaolthoff and with her podcast, We're Going There. And find her latest book, Grit Don't Quit, everywhere books are sold. Follow Christine @ChristineCaine — Get your FREE reflection guide for guided journaling or use a discussion guide with your community at PropelWomen.org/Podcast.   Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode, and don't forget to leave a review! See you next week on the Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast. You can connect with us further at PropelWomen.org or on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads @PropelWomen. We can't wait to hang out with you in your car, during your workout, or wherever you listen to podcasts! — Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries founded by Christine Caine. We EMPOWER women with biblical wisdom and encouragement, EQUIP women with practical training and education, and MOBILIZE women by providing hands-on leadership opportunities. No matter where a woman has influence – in an office, in her community, at home with her family, or in ministry – Propel is driven by a calling to equip and mobilize women to become effective co-laborers with Christ and make a difference within their unique spheres of influence.

Today in the Summer Sabbath Series, Christine Caine and co-host Rachel Hunka with Propel Women learn from church planter and preacher Bianca Olthoff, who shares what Sabbath looks like for her and debunks some ideas about pastors and rest. Bianca's study and practices are guaranteed to give you a fresh perspective and insight for realistic Sabbath rhythms that you can put into practice right now. You don't want to miss it! Keep up with Bianca on Instagram @biancaolthoff and with her podcast, We're Going There. And find her latest book, Grit Don't Quit, everywhere books are sold. Follow Christine @ChristineCaine - Get your FREE reflection guide for guided journaling or use a discussion guide with your community at PropelWomen.org/Podcast.   Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode, and don't forget to leave a review! See you next week on the Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast. You can connect with us further at PropelWomen.org or on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads @PropelWomen. We can't wait to hang out with you in your car, during your workout, or wherever you listen to podcasts! - Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries founded by Christine Caine. We EMPOWER women with biblical wisdom and encouragement, EQUIP women with practical training and education, and MOBILIZE women by providing hands-on leadership opportunities. No matter where a woman has influence - in an office, in her community, at home with her family, or in ministry - Propel is driven by a calling to equip and mobilize women to become effective co-laborers with Christ and make a difference within their unique spheres of influence.

In this episode, we invite you to join us on a 10-minute guided meditation designed to help you process feelings of resistance and shame by connecting with your inner child. This meditation offers a safe space to acknowledge and embrace difficult emotions with compassion and understanding. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this session aims to support your journey towards self-healing and inner peace. Show Notes: Get more here Key Takeaways: This meditation provides a space for acknowledging and processing difficult emotions. Embracing your inner child can foster deeper self-compassion and healing. You can return to this meditation whenever you need to reconnect with yourself and find inner peace. Connect with ME: Connect with me on Instagram: @chantelallencoaching & come check out our new YouTube channel: @ChantelAllenCoaching If you're wanting to grab a 1:1 spot to learn how to connect more to yourself-  sign up with this link here.  Thank You for Listening! I appreciate you tuning in to this episode of "Living and Loving Your Life." If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving us a review on Apple and sharing it with your friends and family. Stay curious, stay energized, and until next time, embrace acceptance and let your energy flow!

My amazing friend is back on the show and is one of the catalyst for me changing the show name and much more. The episode is full of wisdom and insight don't miss it Liz Benny lives and breathes the philosophy of “Life is for living”. She's got more energy than fifty energizer bunnies and KAPOWs her way through each and every day as if it's her last day. People say that she has a magnetic and engaging personality and you can't help but believe in yourself when you're around her. Liz has a raw and real approach to her work and is focused on positively impacting as many people as possible through her KAPOW movement. It took Liz a while to find business success, even though she earned a Masters with Distinction from her work in Positive Psychology. After this, ironically, Liz found herself stuck in a job that was draining her soul, so she made a decision and set out to create a better life – a life she'd always dreamed of. She firmly believes that everyone is capable of living rewarding, fulfilling, successful lives and as a business and life transforma tion specialist she spends her time assisting entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. Liz's super power is helping entrepreneurs and business owners close the gap between their dreams and achieving them. She does that with her signature KAPOW pathway which ensures that success in all the important areas of life occurs because, as Liz says, “There's no point in making millions and millions of dollars if you're not happy in process!” https://lizbenny.com/?

Description: In this episode of "Living and Loving Your life," we delve into a fascinating concept: how acceptance can actually create energy in our lives. We explore the dynamics of resistance versus acceptance, uncovering how resisting what is can drain us, while accepting reality can invigorate us. From practical steps to recognizing resistance to real-life examples in work and emotions, we unpack how shifting from resistance to acceptance can transform our energy and outlook on life. Key Points: Introduction to the concept of how acceptance can generate energy. Understanding the signs of resistance and its impact on our energy levels. Practical steps for shifting from resistance to acceptance. Real-life examples illustrating the difference acceptance can make in work and emotions. How acceptance can free up mental and emotional space for more productive and fulfilling pursuits. Reflections on areas of life where acceptance could lead to increased energy and well-being. Episode Highlights: Recognizing resistance: Signs in body and mind. Shifting perspective: Practical steps for cultivating acceptance. Work example: How acceptance can lead to creative problem-solving. Emotional example: Moving through negative emotions with acceptance. Embracing acceptance as a continuous journey of growth and transformation. Conclusion: Join us as we explore the transformative power of acceptance and how it can become a source of energy and vitality in our lives. By embracing acceptance, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and experiences, fostering a greater sense of peace, resilience, and well-being. Connect with ME: Connect with me on Instagram: @chantelallencoaching & come check out our new YouTube channel: @ChantelAllenCoaching If you're wanting to grab a 1:1 spot to learn how to connect more to yourself-  sign up with this link here.  Thank You for Listening! I appreciate you tuning in to this episode of "Living and Loving Your Life." If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving us a review on Apple and sharing it with your friends and family. Stay curious, stay energized, and until next time, embrace acceptance and let your energy flow!  

In this episode, Jess and Layne face one burning question: how can you truly love your life RIIGHT NOW? We discuss the trap of waiting for our circumstances to change before we can live a life we love and our tendency to overlook our wins, constantly moving the goalposts, missing the opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments. From recognizing the dreams you've already achieved (like becoming a mom!) to finding joy in the daily grind of motherhood, this conversation is all about the power of a simple shift in perspective – deciding to love your life now, rather than waiting for it to change in the future. Because that dream life you want? You might just be living it already! Share your thoughts or ask a question - verygoodenoughpod@gmail.com Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Very Good Mothers Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of our community and join our live monthly calls (4th Tuesday of every month): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://verygoodmothersclubhouse.com/share/7ah7WID0giU77Bz0?utm_source=manual⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Find us on Instagram: Jess - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jess_hover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Layne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@enquiryco

We are so excited to be joined by author and influencer Eli Rallo (also known as “Gen Z's Carrie Bradshaw”) for a discussion on navigating dating, friendship, happiness, and career in your 20s. Eli shares how she got her start on TikTok and leveraged the success into a book deal, and gives advice for how to stay authentic to yourself and block out the haters. Then we discuss how she was able to stop dating only for validation and really find herself, and then find love. And she shares her rules for approaching dating so it's more fun/less pressure, why you should try people out in different settings, and the astrological signs that are most likely to plan an amazing date, cry during sex, ghost you, and more. Before Eli joins us, we're answering the question “Is there a sexy way to spit on a dick?”, plus Rayna is in reality TV heaven and Ashley is in a love triangle. Enjoy! Follow Eli on TikTtok @elirallo and Instagram @eli.rallo, check out her book  I Didn't Know I Needed This, and listen to her podcast Miss Congeniality.   Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Daily Harvest: Get $30 off your first box plus free shipping at dailyharvest.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER20. Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription at babbel.com/gge.

You truly have the capacity and capability to create the life you want and deserve after Divorce. In this episode Jeff and Doreen will discuss how the pieces explained in the last five episodes all work together in this recording of February's webinar.

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions? In this energizing episode, we're diving deep into the crucial role of energy management in transforming our lives. Imagine waking up each day excited about the day, ready to take on the world with zest and zeal. Sounds like a dream? It's more achievable than you think. Energy is the golden thread that ties together every aspect of our existence. Without it, our thoughts become foggy, our relationships suffer, we neglect our well-being, and life's challenges seem insurmountable.   But what if I told you there are just three key components to mastering your energy levels? And even more, there's one simple daily practice that can revolutionize your energy reserves, empowering you to live more fully and love more deeply. Whether you're struggling to find the motivation for self-care, yearning for deeper connections, or simply looking to inject more joy into your daily routine, understanding and harnessing your energy is game changing.   Join us as we explore these transformative components and uncover the singular action you can start today to unlock boundless energy. Discover what's been holding you back and how to propel yourself forward with vitality.  Get ready to unlock the secrets to living and loving your life all out, with the power of energy management.

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions? In this energizing episode, we're diving deep into the crucial role of energy management in transforming our lives. Imagine waking up each day excited about the day, ready to take on the world with zest and zeal. Sounds like a dream? It's more achievable than you think. Energy is the golden thread that ties together every aspect of our existence. Without it, our thoughts become foggy, our relationships suffer, we neglect our well-being, and life's challenges seem insurmountable.   But what if I told you there are just three key components to mastering your energy levels? And even more, there's one simple daily practice that can revolutionize your energy reserves, empowering you to live more fully and love more deeply. Whether you're struggling to find the motivation for self-care, yearning for deeper connections, or simply looking to inject more joy into your daily routine, understanding and harnessing your energy is game changing.   Join us as we explore these transformative components and uncover the singular action you can start today to unlock boundless energy. Discover what's been holding you back and how to propel yourself forward with vitality.  Get ready to unlock the secrets to living and loving your life all out, with the power of energy management.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

Welcome to the Best of Series! We are celebrating that the Business Babes Collective Podcast hit the top 1% among all podcasts globally, out of over 3 million podcasts! In the coming weeks, we are highlighting our top 10 most downloaded episodes from the past three years and hosting an EPIC GIVEAWAY with three chances for you to win: GIVEAWAY PRIZES INCLUDE: A Featured Interview on the Podcast: That's RIGHT! YOU get to be a guest on our TOP 1% Podcast! 3 Months of Access to our Signature Action Takers Club Community A $100 Gift card towards coaching, courses or programs HOW TO ENTER: Rate or review the podcast on Apple or Spotify (If you rate on both you get two entries) then DM me a screenshot at @danilivinglife You'll receive a BONUS Entry if you share an episode of the podcast on your stories and tag @danilivinglife + @businessbabesco This giveaway ends Jan 31st. You'll receive bonus entries each time you share the podcast in your stories and tag @danilivinglife + @businessbabesco ___ Connect with Danielle:  @danilivinglife and @businessbabesco Get Access to our Free: Collaborative Growth Workshop Join our Signature Collaborative Community: Action Takers Club  Apply for our Business Babes Mastermind Apply for 1:1 Business Coaching with Danielle Speaking + Podcast Guesting __ Join our VIP Passion to Profit All Access Pass to get access to 22 Speaker Sessions and $2,500 worth of BONUSES: https://business-babes-collective.mykajabi.com/offers/dnBQzG4q/checkout If you want to Build a profitable business while still loving your life then you are going to want to listen up to this episode that we have today! We are airing another BONUS Session of our Passion to Profit Challenge that we hosted last week and this session is with my friends Evie & Lindsay of the Heart University and the Heart & Hustle Podcast! This Conversation is SO good and I can't wait for you to hear it :) Connect with Evie & Lindsay: https://theheartuniversity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity/ https://www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman/ https://www.instagram.com/evierupp/

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today's episode is all about feeling aligned in your life and LOVING YOUR LIFE. I have been reflecting on why my life feels a lot more stable lately...and it's because I've done a lot of work to create a life that feels aligned. This episode is more on how to create that. :)

Sometimes it's hard to find contentment when you're in a season of discontentment. I've been there. It took me 3 + years to finally grow my business into what it is today.    There were sooo many moments where I wanted to throw in the towel and just stop trying to do the things I felt in my soul I need to do.   It's easy to give up. It's harder to get back up and keep going.   This episode is a conversation about what it looks like to live a life content yet motivated. How to balance the two & how to know when you should keep going vs. push pause!   Stay connected to Tessah: @shejustgotrealpodcat @tessahluebke @shejustgotsocial

today we are diving into 5 things and practices you can do daily to return to LOVING YOUR LIFE AGAIN

Today's sermon is for Pentecost 14 (A) and is titled Loving Your Life. It was written by the Rev. Bertie Pearson and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend!

Research shows that people are searching for happiness.  They want to find ways to be happier, live life more fully and be present to their lives and figure out what makes them happy. My guest, Marian Edvardsen, has been on that search herself and has written a book, or perhaps it can be considered a primer and reference guide, to helping you find and live your own happiness. Step In To Happy: Simple Steps from A to Z for Loving Your Life opened my eyes up to a few areas that can help me find more happiness in my life and let go some thoughts that aren't helping that search. On this episode of It's All About the Questions, Marian's shares some questions she has asked herself and how the new questions put her on a path to help others through EFT and more. Based on a question from a Listener on LinkedIn Live, I got Marian to lead my listeners through a tapping session on releasing doubt. Take a listen and share your happiness journey and let me know if you share any of the four steps I struggle with that I shared on the episode. #ItsAllAboutTheQuestions #Happiness #StepInToHappy Marian Edvardsen is an Empowerment and Mindset Coach, a Leader and Wellness Advocate with dōTERRA International, a Certified Passion Test Facilitator for Adults, Kids & Teens and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner.  She specializes in helping people who are committed to living happy, healthy and fulfilled, but sometimes struggle with overwhelm, stress or limiting beliefs that keep them stuck and hold them back from living the passionate, fulfilling lives they want and desire. Her work with dōTERRA essential oils and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) since 2012 have been two of the most effective and simple tools in helping people find natural solutions to feel better fast on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. She is the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Step In To Happy: Simple Steps from A to Z for Loving Your Life find out more at StepInToHappy.com For more episodes and insights, checkout https://www.laurasteward.com Subscribe to my podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-about-the-questions/id1008520291 Order my book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Would-Wise-Woman-Questions/dp/1614483442

Piper and Traci Brooks speak with Bastian Schroeder about his shipping company Equijet, Luke Taylor about Taylor, Harris Insurance Company and Elke Scholz about ways to handle anxiety. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci BrooksGuest: Bastian Schroeder, a life long equestrian, that grew up riding in Greifswald, Germany. After a year abroad in California during high school, Bastian knew he eventually wanted to return to the US to pursue a career in the horse industry. After gaining valuable experience here and abroad, Bastian founded Equijet in 2017. Equijet is a company that specializes in shipping horses domestically or internationally with services including airport pickup and delivery and handling additional equipment, all necessary paperwork, customs and any quarantine that is needed. Guest: Luke Taylor is the Director of Operations at Taylor Harris Insurance, and he also has his own consulting and advisory business working with founders to hone their business strategy, growth, marketing and operations. Luke believes deeply in amateur and grassroots sports, the role they play in teaching life lessons and building friendships and communities. Luke got increasingly involved in Taylor Harris during the pandemic after seeing the increasingly powerful role Taylor Harris can play in supporting the equine community. Guest: Elke Scholz, MA, RP, REACE, is a registered Psychotherapist, an internationally registered Expressive Art Consultant/Educator, and an internationally certified EMDR Therapist. She is the well-known author of 3rd edition, Loving Your Life and Anxiety Warrior. She is also an affiliate author for ProjectHappiness. Her work includes creative anti-anxiety/wellness kits for employees, youth-at-risk, and seniors in managing anxiety and depression.  For over 35 years Elke has helped people and runs her private therapy practice in Bracebridge, Ontario. She is a co-chair on the board for IEATA, International Expressive Art Therapy Association and Host of The Anxiety Warrior Podcast.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, LAURACEA, BoneKare, StreamHorse, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and American Equestrian School

Join our VIP Passion to Profit All Access Pass to get access to 22 Speaker Sessions and $2,500 worth of BONUSES: https://business-babes-collective.mykajabi.com/offers/dnBQzG4q/checkout If you want to Build a profitable business while still loving your life then you are going to want to listen up to this episode that we have today! We are airing another BONUS Session of our Passion to Profit Challenge that we hosted last week and this session is with my friends Evie & Lindsay of the Heart University and the Heart & Hustle Podcast! This Conversation is SO good and I can't wait for you to hear it :) Connect with Evie & Lindsay: https://theheartuniversity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity/ https://www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman/ https://www.instagram.com/evierupp/ ____ Connect with Danielle: @danilvinglife @businessbabesco ______ Our Curated Resources for Small Business Owners: https://www.businessbabescollective.com/resources Take Advantage of Your Free Gifts: Create a Profitable Business Without Working Around the Clock: Profitable Business Masterclass 50+ AI Tools to Help You Save Time and Money In Your Business: www.businessbabescollective.com/aitools Gain Massive Exposure for your Business: Breakthrough Growth Workshop Join our next IN-PERSON Event! Get on the Waitlist here: https://www.businessbabescollective.com/events

This podcast is gonna be coming out on July 4th and in the United States that is Independence Day. And what I really wanna talk about is feeling independent or free through your fertility journey and maybe the years that have followed since. So, in full disclosure, I recorded a different episode yesterday. I had my hair and makeup done. I looked glorious. And then when I went to go edit the podcast, I realized that I had my microphone. On mute. So if you're watching me on YouTube, this is me, fresh outta bed, no makeup, just a little bit of moisturizer. If you are listening in and you didn't know that I have a YouTube channel, um, please subscribe to it. It's Lana dot Mankowski the YouTube channel's a little bit different than if you listen to the podcast on audio only. It's a little less edited,  maybe some more outtakes than you might hear on the podcast. But either way, if you have an opportunity to subscribe to the YouTube channel and you're watching this on YouTube, thank you so much. If you, um, have a friend that you think would like to listen or watch, please send them the podcast or my YouTube channel to subscribe. So  independence Day,  I'm not  gonna talk about Independence Day in the United States, but just this sense of feeling independence after your fertility journey ends and you realize that you're not gonna be a mom. There is a really common thing that I work  on  with my students, where they're feeling very, almost like stuck. Because for so long they were in this waiting pattern, and maybe you feel that like maybe you know what it feels like to be in this holding pattern of trying to figure out what your life's gonna be. Maybe in the short term it's trying to figure out if you can say yes to a girls' weekend or get tickets to a concert.  Maybe in the long term it's deciding where you want to purchase your next place of living, whether you wanna get a house with four bedrooms or stay in an apartment with two. There's a lot of the fertility journey that. As us not feeling like we are independent and that we are free to live life the way that we want to. So let's think about how we can pay attention to that and maybe start to regain some of our independence back now that our journey has ended and we know that we're not gonna be parents, we know that egg donor wasn't right for us. We know that adoption isn't the thing that we were seeking. So if we want to start to feel like we're living again and feeling independent again, we can start by doing a couple things that I'm gonna talk about and teach you about. I also talk about this a lot in my Thrive After Infertility Mastermind is listening to your brain and not trying to change the way that you think right away. Or change the way that you thought things were going to be or should have been, but just listening in, paying attention, telling yourself, I'm not gonna judge you, but I just wanna hear what comes up for you when I think about feeling captive in my story, or I feel  captive in making a decision on what I want to do next. Before I get into that, like I just want to really normalize the fact that many people feel captive. It's nothing wrong with you or nothing that that is unique to you. It's that for so long we were on a plan to become parents, to become a mom, to get pregnant, to go through a cycle, to follow a protocol. So for a long time, by choice, we were following this protocol. We knew what we had to do next. We knew a waiting period. Whether it was, a two week wait or whether it was waiting for your next period to start or waiting for your medication to get in and knowing what day you were supposed to start your medication. There were so many parts of our fertility journey that we didn't need to be independent because we had the support of our fertility clinics. We have the support of our I V F nurses. We have this time trial of sorts that we knew, a general sketch of how long it would take until our next cycle started. Okay. So I just wanted to take an opportunity to say that if you're feeling like something's wrong with you, that you just don't feel independence in your own life. That is so normal. I work on that all the time with my students and thrive. What I'd love to offer you is doing paper thinking. You all know if you've listened to me for a while, that to me, listening to your brain, not changing what it's telling you, but just paying attention to what it's telling you and maybe jotting it down is probably the most effective form of starting to create difference in your life, not change. Maybe I would even say to create awareness in your life because when we are aware of why we're feeling as though we are not able to make a decision or say yes to a vacation or go on a cruise with our family, even though we know that our journey has ended, let's pay attention to what our brain is telling us, and maybe our brain is telling us that. It's scary. Maybe our brain is telling us that having this freedom again means that our journey through fertility treatments and our journey to motherhood is over. And when we hear that it feels scary because it's almost like this rag that like slaps you in the face to say Hey, it's up to you now. And we may think that that should feel easy and that should feel freeing, but for you, it might just be a reminder that what you wanted so badly is not available to you and things are gonna look different for you. So take some time to pay attention to what are the things that are coming up when you feel like you don't have authority in your life, or this independence, or this freedom or a desire to feel that way. Okay. And then when you understand what it is that's going on for you. Understand do you wanna take some independence back in your life? Do you want to be somebody who takes authority back in their life? And my guess is you probably do, but There is a lot to unravel to get there, and so the paper thinking will allow you to, to pay attention to maybe what scenarios are coming up for you, where you feel like really stuck in making a decision that you think should be so easy to make and you think, my gosh, like, why is it so hard for me to decide if I want to go and book a vacation with my husband, or why is it so hard to decide if I wanna get theater tickets with my mom and my sister?   Your mind, is just really used to being on hold with a lot of things. And so if you've decided that you want to try to start taking that independence in your life again and taking. Steps to feeling like you want to be in control of your future again. Then maybe pick a couple things that you noticed were hard for you to decide to say yes to, or maybe some things that you've been wanting to do and you've just been finding yourself not saying. All right, I'm gonna do this. I'm gonna book this. I'm gonna call this person and make plans.  I'm gonna sign up for this class. I'm going to start working out again. I mean, there's 1,000,001 things that might have come up in your brain that you've been wanting to do and you just haven't said yes to. And I don't want you to pick all of them. Maybe just pick one item at a time, one thing at a time, and start. To work on saying yes to that thing and understand, why do you want to say yes? Why do you wanna go to the theater with your mom and your sister? Maybe it's that you wanna start bonding with them again. Maybe it's that you wanna start creating activities that enrich you, or maybe you're somebody who loved musicals and you haven't gone seen a musical for so long and you know that that will bring joy to you. Maybe if you understand why you haven't booked a vacation, maybe you and your partner have been wanting to  go do something fun for so long and you just find yourself  talking yourself out of it. Understand. If you went on that getaway, what would that do for you? What would it do for your relationship? What are some things that you could dream about experiencing when you and your partner say yes to this long weekend or this road trip.  It's really a good place to start to gain your independence in your life back and maybe in the activities that you wanna partake to understand where you're feeling stuck, when you're finding yourself saying, no, what types of things are they? Are they picking out groceries at the grocery store or are they like saying yes to things that are like more commitment date on the books. I'm doing this on this certain date. And my guess is it's probably the latter. It's probably committing to something that is concrete, something that you have to say yes to ahead of time. Buy tickets for,  Coordinate with other people, like something that's not easy for you to back out of. I'm guessing that's it cuz that's commonly when I'm working with my students, that's where they're finding themselves getting stuck. So understanding that and then picking a couple easy things. Maybe it's not booking a month long sabbatical in the mountains of man Montana. Maybe it's just saying yes to a weekend jaunt. Or maybe yes to a, a girl's weekend somewhere or something that you can just dip your toe in the water a little bit. And when you say yes, you'll start to say, wow. Like, these are the things that I want to start doing again now that I know my journey is over and I know that I'm not gonna be a mom. I wanna start experiencing these things that give me so much fun and so much joy, listen to yourself and not judge yourself and not tell yourself, like it shouldn't be so hard for me to make these decisions. Just come at yourself from a place of grace. So I hope that helps you this week and in anticipation of Independence Day, you can start to create more independence in your life. And if you have yet to download the Guide to Loving Your Life again, it is a free resource that I created. I talk about it every once in a while and I feel like I don't talk about it enough cuz the people that have downloaded it and reached out to me have found so much movement. By just taking themselves through the exercises I offer in the guide. So you can download it at lana mankowski.com/guide. If you follow me on Instagram at lana dot mankowski, the link to download it is in my bio, but whatever it is, know that you can love your life. Again, you can feel independent again. You can thrive again. You can be excited about your future again,  if you are newly out of treatments, it might not be your time yet to reach that. But if you've been listening to me for a while, if you have listened to multiple episodes of this podcast and you hear things resonating with you, and you think to yourself , you know, I'm good, but. I'm okay with just being good.  Cuz I don't know that my life will ever be great. I want you to just  stop that talk, listen to yourself and know that good is not good enough for you. You deserve great. You deserve a life that just feels so magnificent. And I know that I try to talk myself in for so long to just like feeling, okay, my life's good. So, I'm in a loving relationship. I make good money. I have family and friends nearby and you know, that'll get me through. And when I realized how fabulous life could be, again, I get so disappointed for letting so much time go by that I didn't want more for myself or that I talked myself out of my desire to want more. So, Don't be one of those people. Don't be Lana two years ago who just thought average was okay and that this was as good as it was gonna get. And if you're interested in doing something more to create a life where you can thrive and feel fulfilled, I invite you to join Thrive after infertility. It is the most transformative path you can take yourself on and to watch the many students that I have coached and continue to work with and the women that have said yes to themselves to see how magical and to be able to watch them grow and continue to flourish and find their independence is. My greatest achievement, to be able to have worked on that for me and want others to have it for themselves. So have a beautiful week. I love you. And remember, it is never too late to discover your meeting. I'll talk to you next week.

I wanted to tell you about a resource that I have available that is free for you. Anyone who is looking to love their life again and feel as though they wake up every day feeling connected to who they are and feeling more connected to this new reality of maybe being childless, not by choice or navigating the feelings that come along with realizing that motherhood just might not be in the cards for you. I created  The Guide to Loving Your Life Again. It's about a three page free workbook. That helped me a lot, and I've used a lot of these methods with some of my students to really start realizing how to start loving your life again because what we're gonna talk about in this week's podcast is feeling more in alignment with yourself again, and a lot of that is recognizing that life might not feel as good as you want it to feel right now, and there's nothing wrong with you if that is the case with you, because life has changed for us in many significant ways that we didn't anticipate. So the Guide to Loving Your Life again, if you wanna download it, you can go to lana mankowski.com/guide, it's there to download. Also on Instagram into my buy own Instagram, you'll be able to download the guide there.  I really encourage you to download the guide and pay attention to some of the questions that I ask in the guide or some of the affirmations that you can start practicing. If you haven't used affirmations before, I find affirmations most helpful as quick reminders throughout the day.  Affirmations sometimes work well if you put a post-it somewhere in your notebook, if you keep a journal sometimes on your mirror. I do that,  I have post-its on my mirror or in front of my window by my office so that when I'm here on my computer, I can look in front of me and there's a bunch of post-its with just reminders that I wanna have for myself. And then  I offer you some thoughts that you might want to bring into your life more and some new things that you wanna practice thinking about yourself and believing about yourself as a woman without children. So the Guide to Loving Your Life again is one of the best resources that you can find. And it's free. I don't wanna charge for it. I don't want anyone to pay me money to learn how to start loving their life again, cuz I think that is something that is due to us. Just by being human, and that's why I wanna talk about feeling in alignment with yourself this week. So this past weekend, I went to go see one of my biggest teachers and a mentor in the teachings that I teach. Esther Hicks, also known, known as Abraham Hicks, was speaking here in Chicago this weekend, and I went to go listen to her. It was about a four and a half, five hour seminar that was. Just what my soul was wanting to hear and wanting to learn more about because I am so attracted to this message of living, your truest version of you and many of us who went through fertility treatments and didn't end up becoming moms adopt this idea that life will be okay or be good, but never be great again because it will never feel complete again.  Listening to Abraham Hicks for all the years that I've been listening to her, I listen to her YouTube channel. Oftentimes when I'm driving, I'll pipe it through my Bluetooth, listening to how to become more calibrated or more in alignment with yourself and with the people around you is something that I'm just so interested in incorporating more into my life because I really think that's what allows us to be the truest version of ourselves. So let me tell you a little bit about what that looks like. So whenever we think about ourselves and this vessel that we are in, is it possible to innately trust that your inner being, the soul part of you, the part that you can't see, but just these feelings and these emotions inside are always calibrating to feel good, to attract the goodness, attract the positive, want to love. Is it possible to just close your eyes and imagine how you feel when you are calibrated and you're feeling at peace, you're feeling proud of who you are, you're feeling love, just radiating for your body, from your body. Imagine how that feels and consider that that is the way that you were created to feel all the time, every day that in your resting place and in your day-to-day, just version of you that is genuinely you and who you are, that that is the intention for how you were created to feel. And that might feel like a stretch right now, and that's okay. But know that  that is your, Your resting place. You know, they talk about the resting heart rate. Imagine if that's like just your resting place of being you, and any time things come out into your, your universe or within your vortex around you or in your surroundings, that disrupt that feeling, that is an indicator of your inner desired person, of who you are or feeling or being of who you are, telling you that it doesn't feel good because it's not in alignment with who you are. Okay? So think about that a little bit. You're designed to be this person that is just at peace and in harmony and wanting to love others, wanting to love yourself. Wanting to love your life like that is the place that you feel most at home with those feelings. And when things around you are triggering to you or ruffling feathers, or not in alignment with you, that is yourself telling you like, pay attention to this thing. Why is it not matching up with who I truly am and who I truly desire to be? And then, Just pause and pay attention. Why is something bothering you right now? Why is something making you sad? Why is this person aggravating you or hurting your feelings? And just pay attention?  That's a good time to pause and if you are a paper thinker, or even if you wanna  write something down in the notes section of your phone and just pay attention to it and decide that. That doesn't have to be in misalignment with you. Maybe there's something about that circumstance that is changeable. Maybe you're automatically going to thinking that that's not right. That's annoying. That person doesn't have the best intentions for me. That person's judging me Like all these things.  What if you allowed, all those things that are outside of you to just be and decide that you don't have to bring them into your vortex, into your inner being of wanting to, to feel peace and solace. Now, you don't have to go and figure out how to do that right now, but can you just say that it is possible to do that, or I'm interested in figuring out how to attract more of what brings me this inner peace or this inner joy or this inner love for myself.  Two things that I like to talk about are like noticing where you are when you feel out of alignment, or who you're around or what you're experiencing. So noticing and then just normalizing it, not judging it, just saying, okay, like. I notice it, it makes sense that if somebody asks me, if I've thought about adoption, I would be triggered by that or be hurt by that, or annoyed by that and just notice it and just normalize it and just say, you know what? It makes sense. I get it. But realizing that you don't have to always feel that way, that you don't want to always feel that way, like, let's put it that way, that. You know that you don't want to be triggered by that, or you don't want to believe that your life is always gonna be at 80%. And then understanding that there is a desire within you that wants to feel differently from that. And just  normalizing that. Yeah, it makes sense that I feel that way. And just bringing it to your awareness or steps  two, starting to build this life that you can love again, and that you feel more in alignment with who you are, more in alignment with who you are intended to be and the energy that you're truly desiring to continue through this world. Emitting and receiving from this world. So I'll leave you with that. if you haven't checked out Abraham Hicks, she's got an awesome YouTube channel. Like I said earlier, I listen to it almost every day when I'm driving and just pay attention to some of the, the messages that she brings about feeling calibrated and feeling in alignment with who you truly are intended to be. Because in my opinion, we don't wanna go around being angry at people or, pointing fingers at people for the way that they make us feel, or being disappointed with ourselves or wishing that we would've done better or better, or that we could do better. Like, that's not who we are. That's not who we're calibrated to be. So how can we continue on in this world? Taking in the things that go on around us and find a way to decide how we can calibrate that to be the version of ourselves that we are intended to be. Have an awesome week. I love you, and remember, it is never too late to discover your meaning. I'll talk to you next week.