Podcasts about spiritual wellness

Send us a textThe first New Moon of Summer 2025 isn't here to whisper — it's here to initiate. In this soul-stirring episode, IAYAALIS decodes the deep spiritual power of the Cancer New Moon happening June 25th and why it's a divine ignition point for your next level. From ancestral healing to intuitive upgrades, this moon is more than a vibe — it's a sacred womb of rebirth.You'll receive: ✨ A mystical astro breakdown ✨ Simple moon rituals + spiritual steps ✨ Reflective journal prompts ✨ A calming guided meditation ✨ A powerful call to action for those ready to walk The Way of The OracleIf your spirit is stirring, this episode is your sign. The Supernal Mystery School (SMS) is calling — and this is just the beginning.Support the show

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!My friend...let's have a heart-to-heart. If fear has been holding you back from walking in the very thing God is calling you to do...then this episode is for you. Whether you're folding laundry, heading to work, or making your morning coffee… I want this short word to interrupt your fear and realign your focus with faith.In today's God Empowered Entrepreneur Podcast episode, I'm sharing a raw and real encouragement about what happens when we fear our obedience to God in doing what He's called us to do, more than we fear disobeying God. Because let's be honest...God's been trying to pull something out of you for a while now…a gift, a message, a business, a book, a creative idea…and you keep shrinking back. You keep hesitating. You struggle with consistency. Here's the truth: You don't need a massive leap to break through. You just need one obedient step at a time.In this episode, I'll walk you through:

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Optimal Metabolism, I'm opening up about something far beyond food, fasting, or hormones: my spiritual transformation. Over the past several years, I've experienced tremendous success—and tremendous loss. What started as a nutrition therapy business rooted in service began to feel more like striving. I found myself chasing downloads, metrics, and content calendars… and losing sight of who I was really called to be. ✨ In this episode, I share: Why I stepped away from social media and podcasting for a season How I realized I was idolizing my business The power of obedience and stillness when life feels out of control What God is showing me about rest, identity, and true healing How I'm rebuilding my work around Him—not around hustle This is a heartfelt invitation to pause, reflect, and consider whether you're prioritizing spiritual health as much as physical. ✅ Key Topics Covered The unspoken pressure behind business success in the health world Recognizing when social media becomes spiritual distraction How stepping away brought clarity to your faith and family What it means to trust God with your business and your purpose Encouragement for others stuck in the cycle of “doing more” Want to connect with me personally or share your story? Message me on Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Healing Happens When You Live: Jovhannah Tisdale on Trauma, Energy, and Sacred Wellness | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description: Can healing really come without fixing every piece of your past? In this illuminating episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Jovhannah Tisdale—licensed massage therapist, energy worker, intuitive coach, and founder of The Culture Spa in Wake Forest, NC—for a soul-level conversation about trauma, forgiveness, and the holistic path to healing. Jovhannah shares how surviving an abusive relationship and navigating depression led her to acupuncture, yoga, reiki, and deep spiritual work. Together, they explore what it really means to heal, why perfection isn't the goal, and how even your Type A tendencies can become part of your path. It's a powerful reminder that true healing isn't linear—and sometimes, the most healing thing we can do is simply keep living.

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In this enlightening episode, Christine and Shannon sit down with Melissa Hoyer—Certified Financial Planner, Professional Certified Coach, and creator of the Way Into Wealth™ program.  With nearly two decades of experience, Melissa specializes in guiding inheritors through the complexities of managing significant wealth, helping them align their financial resources with their personal values and life goals. Melissa's holistic approach combines financial planning with personal coaching, empowering clients to transform their relationship with wealth and live more purposeful lives. Connect with Melissa Hoyer: Website: Way Into Wealth LinkedIn: Melissa Hoyer

Heaven-Grandpa Bill. It's 2025, and I can't help but think through Byron Athene's distinction between "Heaven" and "Paradise" for our upcoming NEXT SHOW 6/26/25- "The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour." This is a fantastic point for discussion, as the terms are indeed often used interchangeably, yet carry different connotations depending on the context.Here's an expansion on potential distinctions Byron Athene might draw, allowing GB and our listeners to "presuppose" his elaboration:Distinguishing Heaven and Paradise: Presupposing Byron Athene's InsightByron Athene, as a renowned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, likely approaches these terms with an eye towards their psychological, spiritual, and perhaps even their etymological nuances, rather than purely theological dogma. His background suggests a focus on the human experience of these concepts.Here are several ways he might distinguish Heaven and Paradise:1. Heaven as a Transcendent Realm vs. Paradise as an Immanent StateHeaven (Transcendent/Afterlife): Byron might define Heaven as a distinct, ultimate destination or a post-mortem realm that is separate from our earthly existence. This aligns with many traditional religious views where Heaven is the dwelling place of God, angels, and departed souls after death, a place of eternal reward and spiritual perfection beyond human comprehension in this life.Paradise (Immanent/Experiential): In contrast, Paradise might be presented as a state of being or experience that can be accessed or created within this earthly life. It refers to moments or periods of profound peace, beauty, joy, and harmony that are experienced here and now. It could be the Garden of Eden archetype – a lost or attainable state of perfect communion with nature and self.2. Heaven as a Theological Concept vs. Paradise as a Universal ArchetypeHeaven (Theological/Specific): Heaven is often a term heavily loaded with specific religious doctrine and dogma. Its definition can vary significantly between faiths (Christian Heaven, Islamic Jannah, etc.), tied to particular beliefs about God, salvation, and the afterlife. It often implies a specific set of criteria for entry.Paradise (Archetypal/Universal): Paradise, on the other hand, might be presented as a more universal, primal, and archetypal concept, residing deep within the collective unconscious (a Jungian perspective might fit here). The idea of a lost paradise, a perfect beginning, or an idyllic state of innocence and abundance appears across countless cultures, myths, and personal dreams, even outside of formal religion. It speaks to a fundamental human yearning for peace, harmony, and wholeness.This distinction allows for a more nuanced and inclusive discussion, moving beyond rigid theological definitions to explore the universal human yearning for peace, joy, and ultimate belonging, both in this life and beyond.Get ready for a rich discussion, Grandpa Bill! This distinction promises to be a very insightful segment.#HeavenVsParadise,#HeavenAndParadise,#AfterlifeConcepts,#BeyondTheVeil,#ByronAthene,#PsychotherapyInsights,#SpiritualDistinctions,#ConsciousnessExploration,#GrandpaBillPodcast,#HolisticHealingHour,#SpiritualWellness,#MindBodySpirit,#ExistentialQuestions,#UnlockingParadise,#PodcastLife,#DeepConversations,#SpiritualJourney,

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!Let's be real...being invisible online sucks. You're posting. You're showing up. You're pouring your heart out. But the crickets are LOUD. And after a while, it starts to feel personal. In this episode, we're unpacking the raw truth about what it feels like to show up consistently and see little to no traction as an entrepreneur and/or content creator...especially when you know deep down that you're called to more.If you've ever thought:“Why isn't this working?”“Am I even making a difference?”“Is God really in this?”...this conversation is for you.Inside, I'm sharing:

Acts 16:9-15; John 5:1-9“What would it look like for us to intentionally put healing practices at the center ofour work, like the tree of life at the center of the new city Revelation invites us toimagine, whose leaves are for the healing of the nations.”-Dr. Sharon R. Fennema

In this episode of the Reluctant Medium podcast, host Dr. Maria Rothenburger welcomes back medical intuitive, artist, therapist, and author Katie Beecher. The conversation delves into the importance of connecting with one's body to address both physical and emotional symptoms. Katie shares insights on how dissociation from the body can be a common trauma response and discusses techniques for reconnecting. They also explore the profound link between spiritual awakening and physical health, emphasizing how spiritual crises can manifest in the body. Join Dr. Maria and Katie as they discuss practical methods for listening to your body's signals, the importance of setting boundaries, and the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Connect with Katie Beecherwww.katiebeecher.com InstagramFacebookKatie's Previous Podcast Episode on the Reluctant MediumConnect with The Reluctant Mediumwww.drmariarothenburger.comwww.thereluctantmedium.usInstagramYouTube

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Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!Have you ever believed that striving for wealth was ungodly? If so, you're not alone. Many Christians feel stuck financially because they've been taught that the pursuit of wealth contradicts their faith. In this episode, we're breaking down the lie that keeps so many believers broke - and silent.The truth? God doesn't want you to live with a poverty mindset. It's not the desire for wealth that's wrong - it's when wealth becomes your god (Matthew 6:24). In fact, God wants you to experience abundance, but in a way that honors Him.We'll explore:

Knowledge is power and sometimes all it takes is one conversation to realize there is more out there than you thought. Dr. J took some time to sit down with one Elder in particular to truly learn history - needless to say his mind was blown! In addition to this, Dr. J recognized the importance of being of service to others, no matter what it is that you do. ConsciRise is focused on spiritual wellness, but education takes precedent. Tune in to episode 219 as Dr. J speaks on astrology versus astronomy, details the focus of his other company: A Locust Group and much more! For more information about ConsciRise:Website: ConsciRise.com Instagram: @jlocustjr ; @conscirise LinkedIn: Jonathan Locust Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this fun crossover episode of The Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast and What's Worthwhile Podcast, hosts Jamie Belz and Ramsey Zimmerman unpack what it really takes to experience lasting joy, true wellness, and deep alignment in a world that's chronically stressed, overwhelmed, and running on caffeine, screens, and survival mode.   We explore the difference between happiness and joyfulness — and why joy isn't something you chase, but something you cultivatethrough intentional choices rooted in the Foundations of Health:   Nutrient-dense, bio-individual nutrition Joyful movement and functional exercise Digestion and blood sugar balance Rest, sleep, and circadian rhythm Stress reduction and emotional regulation Community, connection, and spiritual alignment   From hyper-palatable fake foods to the pressure of hustle culture, this episode is a real-talk guide to reclaiming your vitality and living joyfully on purpose. You'll hear stories, science, and simple strategies that connect your body, mind, and spirit — because true health is the soil joy grows in.   Resources & Mentions in This Episode:   Cold Turkey Episode – A raw look at breaking free from burnout and false energy sources like sugar, alcohol, or overwork Bio-Individuality Episode – Learn how to honor your unique health blueprint and conduct a personal wellness audit What's Worthwhile Podcast by Ramsey Zimmerman – Explore deeper conversations about meaning, intention, and mind-body-spirit alignment Nutritional Therapy Association – Discover the life-changing NTP program both hosts have completed and now represent   This episode is for those ready to stop chasing temporary highs and quick fixes, and start building lasting health — the "feel good" kind that brings peace, clarity, energy, and joy for the best kind of human experience.   Please hit "subscribe" and come back for more!

What does true wellness look like—beyond diets, green juices, and morning routines?

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Christine Trimpe about her journey to lasting weight loss, breaking free from sugar addiction, and creating a sustainable, faith-informed wellness method rooted in whole foods and metabolic health. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/christine-trimpe    Highlights from today's episode include: Christine Trimpe  05:01 they want to lose the weight, and that's a great thing to get healthy. But what they don't realize is how highly addictive sugar and refined carbohydrates. And, you know, food that is high in sugar, it's addictive, and they don't realize that.   Christine Trimpe  05:46 But it also includes starch or starchy vegetables and the factory foods, like, if you look at food ingredient labels, you'll see that there's sugar in almost everything in the grocery store, right? And when you go up and down the aisles. So I'm talking about sugar, grains, starchy vegetables.   Manon Bolliger  16:53 we are bigger than our physical 3d dimension, you know. And often what initiates change and desire to move forward is that inner knowing that there's something more, right? And then, and that always calls in values, right?   ABOUT CHRISTINE TRIMPE: Christine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering professional women to reclaim their health and vitality through her faith-based, holistic approach to weight loss. As the founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, Christine helps clients achieve lifelong healing from sugar addiction and food-related struggles. Her clients experience dramatic transformations, including sustained weight loss and breakthroughs in physical, emotional, and spiritual health, with over 80% retention in her programs. After a personal 100-pound weight loss journey, Christine created a method that goes beyond conventional dieting, integrating faith, emotional regulation, and metabolic health principles. Christine's own story—marked by a significant health journey, an embrace of ketogenic eating, and a breakthrough lifestyle change—has inspired thousands since she first shared it on her blog and across social media. Her journey has been highlighted in leading wellness magazines, including Woman's World and First for Women, and featured on DietDoctor.com, where she was named a top low-carb success story. Christine's extensive career in corporate America, paired with her BBA degree, uniquely equips her to guide women in tackling complex health challenges and finding balance in all aspects of life. Her upcoming book, SugarFreed 2025, follows her acclaimed devotional, Seeking Joy; 2021, which received the Christian Market Book Award and Christian Indie Award. Christine and her husband Rob have been married for over three decades and enjoy life in Metro Detroit, where she leads worship, hikes the outdoors, and loves time with her family and pets. With her passion for exhortation, faith, and generosity, Christine's mission is to equip women to overcome years of weight struggles, embrace freedom from sugar addiction, and ultimately live with joy and purpose. Core purpose/passion: Helping women overcome sugar addiction and food related struggles. It's not about their weight, it';s about them feeling better overall about their health and wellness routines and equipping them with tools to overcome all of their health challenges. Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube |  X |   ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT  As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.  My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Manon's Mission: A Healer in Every Household!  For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.    For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips    Follow Manon on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:  Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.   Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq |   Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe     Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release.   * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!    

Want peace? Want to #BeHappier?Try gratitude. And listen now to this interview with Sohale Sizar, the Founder of "Soul". In this episode,-- Learn how gratitude can be your "emotional life vest",  your go-to tool, to stay afloat during the #stormsoflife.-- Explore the #spiritualconnection between #loveandgratitude, and how being seen and seeing with love can transform your #emotionalwellbeing.-- Understand the difference between having a #GratitudeAttitude vs. Toxic Positivity!-- Uncover how the integration of tech, psychology, and spiritual frameworks can create new ways for you to #understandyourself and #liveyourbestlife -- Learn about a text-based tool ("Soul") that meets you where you are—delivering spontaneous gratitude prompts that help you build a daily #gratitudepractice with fun and ease!-- And so much more! Connect with Sohale and check out "Soul" at: https://www.bringsoul.life/ PLUS an amazing GIFT -- Use promo code “THEWORD” to try Soul for 30 days FREE!!About Sohale: Sohale Sizar is the founder of Soul with the mission to illuminate the #dailypractice of #gratitude for his rapidly growing online community.An entrepreneur since the age of nine with 15 years of dedicated practice in meditation and gratitude, Sohale translated his experiences into earning a Stanford MBA and building ventures spanning non-profit charities, education, and consumer technology. Sohale is now an exited entrepreneur on a mission to facilitate access to one's inner light through gratitude teachings.#feelingloved #gratitudealways #powerofgratitude #GratitudeAndGrowth #GratitudeAndGrace #GratitudeAndJoy #AbundanceMindset #SpiritualWellness #EmotionalHealing #PositivePsychology #MindsetShift #SelfAwareness #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwarenessJourney _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Want peace? Want to #BeHappier?Try gratitude. And listen now to this interview with Sohale Sizar, the Founder of "Soul". In this episode,-- Learn how gratitude can be your "emotional life vest",  your go-to tool, to stay afloat during the #stormsoflife.-- Explore the #spiritualconnection between #loveandgratitude, and how being seen and seeing with love can transform your #emotionalwellbeing.-- Understand the difference between having a #GratitudeAttitude vs. Toxic Positivity!-- Uncover how the integration of tech, psychology, and spiritual frameworks can create new ways for you to #understandyourself and #liveyourbestlife -- Learn about a text-based tool ("Soul") that meets you where you are—delivering spontaneous gratitude prompts that help you build a daily #gratitudepractice with fun and ease!-- And so much more! Connect with Sohale and check out "Soul" at: https://www.bringsoul.life/ PLUS an amazing GIFT -- Use promo code “THEWORD” to try Soul for 30 days FREE!!About Sohale: Sohale Sizar is the founder of Soul with the mission to illuminate the #dailypractice of #gratitude for his rapidly growing online community.An entrepreneur since the age of nine with 15 years of dedicated practice in meditation and gratitude, Sohale translated his experiences into earning a Stanford MBA and building ventures spanning non-profit charities, education, and consumer technology. Sohale is now an exited entrepreneur on a mission to facilitate access to one's inner light through gratitude teachings.#feelingloved #gratitudealways #powerofgratitude #GratitudeAndGrowth #GratitudeAndGrace #GratitudeAndJoy #AbundanceMindset #SpiritualWellness #EmotionalHealing #PositivePsychology #MindsetShift #SelfAwareness #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwarenessJourney _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Change is inevitable, but how we navigate it defines our journey. In this Environmental Wellness episode, we sit down with Lisa DeAngelis—holistic change practitioner, author of Embracing the Unknown, and expert in sustainable transformation.​ Lisa shares her insights on: ✅Embracing change as a pathway to personal and leadership growth ✅Aligning with core values to make impactful choices ✅Developing guiding principles for sustainable transformation ✅Her journey in writing Embracing the Unknown and the wisdom it offers​ ✅Discovering how to approach change with authenticity and intentionality, turning uncertainty into opportunity.​

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In this empowering episode about Occupational Wellness, Shannon and Christine sit with Sairan Aqrawi—a powerhouse in leadership development, tech, and entrepreneurship. With her unique background and real-world experience, Sairan helps us explore what it means to identify your untapped potential, lead with purpose, and navigate the entrepreneurial journey with confidence!   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Connect with Sairan on LinkedINwww.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3 https://www.instagram.com/sairanaqrawi/?hl=en Mention Women Connected in Wisdom & receive a free 30 minute session to boost your LinkedIn   Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. | HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! I am FOREVER GRATEFUL to speak LIFE and ABUNDANCE over US. ♥️

Join Shannon and Christine with surprise expert guests Floacist & Queen Sheba as they chat about Financial Wellness and celebrate National Poetry Month on episode 190 of Women Connected in Wisdom!   Shealo Glo - www.shealoglo.com  Now offering Subscriptions * Delivered on the 1st & 15th!  Stillpoint - https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 Join us in community:  https://women-connected-in-wisdom.mn.co/feed Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Join Christine at an event:  https://linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Instagram @womenconnectedinwisdompodcast - https://www.instagram.com/womenconnectedinwisdompodcast/ Facebook page Women Connected in Wisdom Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/womenconnectedinwisdompodcast   Check Out The Upcoming show at www.citywinery.com The Floacist - Wikipedia https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womans-writing-retreat-wthe-floacist-of-floetry-grammy-poet-queen-sheba-tickets-1308758565099?aff=odcleoeventsincollection FLO Vortex Connect with Queen Sheba: https://www.instagram.com/thequeensheba https://www.instagram.com/poetryvshiphop https://www.instagram.com/awomanswordsglobal THE FLOACIST (of Floetry) 8x Grammy Nominated Platinum Recording Artist QUEEN SHEBA 2x Grammy Nominated Spoken Word-Poet Int'l Recording Artist A Womans Word National Poetry Month Tour - Atlanta - City Winery

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!Have you ever felt like you're chasing the calling God placed on your life more than you're chasing Him? Yeah, me too. In this episode of the God Empowered Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm getting real about a personal struggle that's been on my heart since the start of the year. As ambitious Christian entrepreneurs, we have big dreams...but if we're not careful, our drive can slowly shift our focus away from the One who called us in the first place.I'm breaking down what happens when our ambition starts taking center stage and sharing practical ways to recenter God in our daily lives WITHOUT guilt or overwhelm. Because the truth is...success means nothing if our relationship with God is suffering. Let's talk about how to keep Him first, even while building a thriving business. What you'll learn in this episode:The subtle ways we start prioritizing goals over GodThe consequences of letting ambition take the leadSimple, practical shifts to keep God first in life and businessWhy obedience will always outshine hustleIf this resonates with you, hit play and let's work through this together. You are not alone, ever!Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: When ambition overshadows obedience01:13 – How to recognize when God is no longer first06:36 – The spiritual and business consequences of misalignment11:29 – Practical ways to keep God at the center daily13:42 – Looking back: When you felt closest to God16:24 – Pursuing God without pressure or perfection19:23 – Final encouragement: Your success starts with surrender Listen now and get the motivation you need today, my friend. Liked the episode? We'd love to hear from you. Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify! Apple Review HereSpotify Review HereWant to tune into the video version? Get that here: https://youtu.be/TDwHgM-vYQA

Listen to today's podcast... "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have more than enough.  I have learnt the secret to being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether poor or rich.  I have the ability to face all situations because of the strength God gives me."  Philippians 4:11-13 This is the sign above my desk that I read everyday that I am in my office. I am not there yet, but it is what I strive for.  Contentment.  A belief that things will be okay and that I will be okay. Spiritual Wellness is generally considered to be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, leading one to strive for a state of harmony with oneself and others, while working to balance inner needs with the rest of the world. The path to spiritual wellness may involve meditation, prayer, affirmations, or specific spiritual practices that support your connection to a higher power or belief system. Spiritual wellness involves having compassion, the capacity for love and forgiveness, altruism, joy, and fulfillment. Your religious faith, values, beliefs, principles, and morals define your spirituality. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Tips For Building Resiliency and Achieving Spiritual Wellness: Evaluate your own spiritual wellness with this brief quiz. Do you make time for relaxation in your day? Is there time for meditation and/or prayer? Do your values guide your decisions and actions? Are you accepting of the views of others? This month focus on the meaning and purpose of your life and try to bring more harmony and balance to it. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency, take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr

Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about Spiritual Wellness with expert guest Atousa Raisssyan. Atousa Raissyan is recognized as a Shaman, Transformational Heart-Centered Healer and Spiritual Guide, Motivational Speaker. She is also an award-winning bestselling author, poet and digital artist. Her passion is to help people light up by guiding them to release their traumas and reprogram their fear-based living to a more heart-centered peaceful life. Atousa's extensive experience comes from years of transforming the life of her clients to tap in their truth, heart and experience their desired life, and in turn change the lives of those around them. Because of this transformational experience her clients refer to her as “Guiding Light,” “Life Changing,” “Best Teacher And Mentor,” “Game Changer,” “Intuitive Gifted Healer,” “Magic.” She has been featured in USA Today, NYC Journal, Potomac Lifestyle Magazine, Entrepreneur Herald.oin Shannon and Christine as they chat about Spiritual Wellness with expert guest Atousa Raisssyan. Atousa Raissyan is recognized as a Shaman, Transformational Heart-Centered Healer and Spiritual Guide, Motivational Speaker. She is also an award-winning bestselling author, poet and digital artist. Her passion is to help people light up by guiding them to release their traumas and reprogram their fear-based living to a more heart-centered peaceful life. Atousa's extensive experience comes from years of transforming the life of her clients to tap in their truth, heart and experience their desired life, and in turn change the lives of those around them. Because of this transformational experience her clients refer to her as “Guiding Light,” “Life Changing,” “Best Teacher And Mentor,” “Game Changer,” “Intuitive Gifted Healer,” “Magic.” She has been featured in USA Today, NYC Journal, Potomac Lifestyle Magazine, Entrepreneur Herald.   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Podcast Resources: Connect with Atousa Here: Atousa Raissyan Instagram: @atousar and @soulystic and @belove_seelove Facebook: @soulystic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtousaRaissyan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atousaraissyan Change Yourself, Change the World: Transform Your Life From Fear-based Living To Choosing Love And Seeing Magic Activating The Divine Human: Embracing Our Shadow As Well As Our Light https://www.atousaraissyan.com/art-shop https://www.artivive.com/

Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about Emotional and Mental Wellness this week with Ashley Holmes. Ashley is the CEO & Founder of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. She helps women struggling with infertility to conceive with ease by connecting mind, body, and spirit to optimize your health and wellness. Ep. 188   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Rosie the Riveter National Park Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Hike Holistic Fertility Coach https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/
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In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Waves, we welcome the incredible Dr. Dolores Fazzino, a medical intuitive and pioneer in bridging the gap between conventional medicine and holistic healing. With over 40 years in healthcare and having performed more than 18,500 surgeries, Dr. Fazzino shares her deep insights into how our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs shape our physical health and healing. We explore the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, the role of energy in wellness, and the importance of reclaiming our personal power in the healing journey. If you're curious about how your subconscious beliefs impact your health, this episode is a must-listen! About the Guest – Dr. Dolores Fazzino   Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, is a nurse practitioner, medical intuitive, and energy whisperer who has spent decades working alongside medical legends like Dr. Bernie Siegel. As the President of Spiritual Wellness for Life, she empowers individuals to become active participants in their healing process. Her expertise in mind-body healing, energy work, and spiritual wellness has made her a leading voice in holistic healthcare.   Key Takeaways  

In this episode of Our Community, Our Mission, Mike Schoettle, Director of Spiritual Wellness and Discipleship, shares a powerful message: What if drawing closer to God were simpler than we make it? During this Lenten season, we unpack the profound simplicity of spiritual connection—one that transcends denominational boundaries and religious complexity. While Lent is often associated with Catholicism, it is observed by many Protestant traditions as a 40-day journey of spiritual formation, echoing the biblical significance of the number 40 as a period of testing and transformation.Rather than focusing solely on giving something up, this conversation explores meaningful ways to create space for God—whether through intentional kindness, quiet reflection, or simply being present in the moment. Inspired by Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century monk known for finding God in ordinary tasks, we are reminded that spiritual connection doesn't require grand gestures, only a willingness to turn our hearts toward Him. No matter the challenges we face, this discussion offers practical wisdom on sustaining a meaningful relationship with God, not just during Lent, but throughout our daily lives.To learn more about TRM, Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about social wellness with Diane Wyzga. As the principal guide and story consultant at Quarter Moon Story Arts. Diane helps women become successful Origin Story creators (how they got from There to Here) so they connect with, engage, and influence their communities to action. This work helps women clarify their ideas and amplify their voices. Our voice is our power - our story is the expression of our power. She is also the voice behind Stories From Women Who Walk, a long-running global podcast with 1,100 episodes on the air.   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Connect with our Guest Diane Wyzga - Moon Story Arts: https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-qmsa/ Diane Wyzga on Substack One Life – Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK & Ireland Granny D: Walking across America in My Ninetieth Year by Doris Haddock, Dennis Burke | eBook Doris Haddock Is Dead at 100; Walked for Campaign Finance Reform Quarter Moon Kathy Mattea Sermon by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde | 1.21.25 Pluto Living - YouTube    

In a world that never stops buzzing, we'll explore how intentional rest can restore your relationships, faith, and even your focus with Erick Vargas. Join us as we unpack the power of stepping away from screens and how setting healthy boundaries with technology can transform your family life. Tune in for a conversation that challenges the hustle and invites you to rediscover the gift of real rest.Key Takeaways To Listen ForWhy tech addiction is silently stealing your time and how to reclaim itThe story behind Sabbath Space and how it helps you unplugThe deeper meaning of the Sabbath beyond restPractical tips for implementing a digital Sabbath with your familyWhy intentional disconnection leads to deeper spiritual and relational connection Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeThe ChosenAbout Erick Vargas Erick Vargas is a tech entrepreneur, ministry leader, and founder of Sabbath Space, a revolutionary app that helps families create intentional, tech-free time to rest, restore, and reconnect. With a background in software development and a passion for spiritual formation, Erick blends his deep faith with innovative technology to help others reclaim their time and relationships. Alongside his wife, who serves as a worship leader, Erick has spent over a decade serving in young adult ministry, equipping the next generation to live intentionally and walk faithfully. Connect With ErickWebsite: Sabbath SpaceLinkedIn: Erick Vargas Instagram: @sabbathspaceConnect With UsMaster your context with real results leadership training!To learn more, visit our website at www.greatsummit.com.For tax, bookkeeping, or accounting help, contact Dr. Nate's team at www.theincometaxcenter.com or send an email to info@theincometaxcenter.com.Follow Dr. Nate on His Social MediaLinkedIn: Nate Salah, Ph.DInstagram: @natesalah Facebook: Nate SalahTikTok: @drnatesalahClubhouse: @natesalah

The Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 4:8 that “physical training is of some value, but godliness (or spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and the life to come.  This week, we are going to talk about being spiritually well.  How making sure to spend quality time seeking God and being in His word daily is of great benefit for our whole being.

Join Shannon and Christine as we chat with expert guest Susan Bratton about physical & intimate wellness and sexual vitality! Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She's created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world's most well-respected sexual biohacker.   Susan is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of the Better Lover brand of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and sexual regenerative therapies. And The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. FLOW is a Nitric Oxide booster for better blood flow. The DESIRE multivitamin multi-mineral supplements have high quality methylated B vitamins and libido botanicals built in.   Susan is also an active and caring spokesperson for GAINSWave®, FemiWave® and The Dr. Joel Kaplan Company three sexual biohacking/regenerative therapies for increasing one's “sex span” to achieve ageless sexuality. WCW Ep. 186 Physical Wellness. Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Podcast Resources: Connect with Susan here:  http://susanbratton.com/ https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions/ https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/ https://twitter.com/susanbratton https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLover https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbratton/  

Send us a textYour life story is the key to Miraculous Manifestation in life.But what if just listening to one particular story levels up Everything for you...?In this cast we reveal how all this is actually possible.Be sure to check out the new Reality-Fiction audio series Manifestation Matters  via Manifest DIY on YT to find out!

Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and wrap up Season 22. We'll be talking about the wisdom this season's guest brought to our show. Join us in uplifting women's voices & connecting.   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook   Podcast Resources: Embracing the unknown  Idaho woman forcibly dragged from local Republican town hall by private security First Joy Reid, now Katie Phang: why did MSNBC cancel Katie Phang? Tell Your Representative: Vote NO on the SAVE Act! | PeoplePower.org 5 Calls    

Grandpa Bill's Grunts & GroansBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Podcast Description:Welcome to the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour, where Grandpa Bill dives deep into the world of natural wellness and personal transformation. Forget fleeting trends; we explore the time-tested wisdom of holistic living, uncovering the secrets to vibrant health and lasting happiness. Join us as we chat with experts, share practical tips, and inspire you to embrace a life of balance and well-being. Think of it as a warm cup of kelp tea for your soul, served with a side of down-to-earth wisdom.Hey there, folks! Grandpa Bill here, inviting you into my virtual living room for a dose of holistic healing and good old-fashioned wisdom. On this channel, we're exploring the power of natural remedies, the importance of mindful living, and the art of cultivating a healthy, happy life. From insightful interviews to practical wellness tips, we're here to inspire you on your journey to well-being. Subscribe and join the community – let's grow together!Grandpa Bill Asks: What's one holistic practice you've found most impactful in your life, and how has it changed you?  If you could instantly improve one aspect of your well-being, what would it be and why?"Potential Questions for Edit B Kiss (March 18th, 2025, 1 PM EST): Edit, you've spoken extensively about ancestral healing. Could you explain how understanding our lineage impacts our present-day wellness? Many people struggle with creating and maintaining healthy habits. What's your top strategy for overcoming common obstacles? You've emphasized the connection between food, nutrition, and even politics. How can we navigate these complex areas to make informed choices for our well-being? Your 'Elevate' masterclass focuses on personal transformation. What's one key takeaway you hope participants gain from the experience? In your book, 'The Healer's Journey,' you guide spiritual seekers. What's the most common misconception people have about their own healing process? How do you personally maintain balance and resilience in today's fast-paced world? What are some practical first steps for someone who is new to the journey of holistic wellness?Grandpa Bill Asks:✨

Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about Physical Wellness this week with Akili Yasmine. Akili is a Beauty Model, Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), Meditation & Breathwork Facilitator, and the founder of Sol-Ful Yoga. For the past seven years, she has worked as a commercial, beauty, and lifestyle model, using her platform to promote self-love and authentic representation in the beauty industry. Her work has appeared in national commercials, television, billboards, and print campaigns across major cities.   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Podcast Resources: The SAVE Act Could Stop Millions of Women From Voting. Here's What You Need to Know | Glamour Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel by Jean Kilbourne, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Meet Akili Yasmine – CanvasRebel Magazine CODEPENDENT NO MORE — Melody Beattie Devi Brown (@devibrown) • Instagram photos and videos https://akiliyasmine.com Instagram: @AKILIYASMIN.E TIKTOK: @AKILIYASMINE Why become a Connected in Wisdom Press Author Connected in Vision 2025 Women Connected in Wisdom Vision Board Party    

Join Shannon and Christine this week as we chat about Social Wellness and resources for How to Heal and Be In Your Body Every Single Day. Women Connected in Wisdom - Social Wellness. Ep. 183   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Insight Timer Connected in Vision 2025 Women Connected in Wisdom Vision Board Party    

Hello Friends! We are back! In this episode of Superlatively Yes, Jen and I reconnect to discuss the importance of self-acceptance, the power of friendship, and navigating life's challenges. We explore the shift away from traditional New Year's resolutions towards a more compassionate and understanding approach to personal growth. We truly laugh and enjoy our heartfelt conversation, interruptions and all! We talk about the significance of embracing one's current season in life and the necessity of support in achieving personal goals. Also, Jen and I explore the themes of survival mode, self-care, and emotional wellness. We also discuss the challenges of navigating personal and professional changes, the importance of self-compassion, and strategies for managing stress and burnout. There is such a huge need for understanding one's emotional state and the significance of spiritual wellness in maintaining balance and perspective in life. We are so glad to be here with you on this amazing platform and in this precious community. Tanya   Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Jasa's Instagram Jasa's Facebook Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook   Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and New Beginnings 02:05 The Power of Friendship and Support 06:03 Embracing Self-Acceptance 10:07 Navigating Life's Challenges 14:06 Mindset Shifts for Growth 17:50 The Importance of Self-Compassion 23:37 Navigating Change and Respect in Education 26:14 Understanding Survival Mode 31:22 Strategies for Self-Care and Compassion 35:46 The Importance of Spiritual Wellness 39:59 Embracing Change and Moving Forward     TRANSCRIPT: Hello listeners. Welcome to Superlatively Yes's seventh season. We are back in this first episode of 2025 and we are so excited to connect with you all and bring some fun, fresh new content. Today I am here with my good friend and yours, Jennifer McCrodden. You know Jen, she's been around since season one. She's an OG. Jasa, our hilarious world traveling friend will be in and out this season. Before you get concerned, everyone and everything is fine. We're fine. We're just like in a super busy season. And this makes a lot of sense to us right now. We're so excited. We're committed to all of you in the SY community, committed to this platform. And we love this opportunity. Okay. Since we last had Jen on the Superlatively Yes podcast, she has become a drum roll please certified life coach. And do you know who has benefited the most from this so far? Me. I love to unwrap topics and conversations with Jen because she has such a wise and unique perspective. I learned something new from her guys every time we have a coaching session or a long lunch at Tacos for Life. Welcome back to the Superlatively, I'm sorry, the Superlatively Yes podcast, Jen. Jen (01:25.08) Thank you, Tanya. And that is so kind of you to say. I have greatly benefited from life coaching as well, and always from having tacos with you and hanging out. So it's a mutual benefit for sure. Tanya N Smith (01:35.535) Tanya N Smith (01:39.867) It really is. Yeah. Okay. So, let's just get right into it. Listen, everybody listen. Jen wrote me this letter and one of our back and forth moments of talking through topics and it absolutely made my day. It made me laugh out loud and that is kind of hard to do. So I want you to hear it. I want you to hear in her sweet voice and then we're going to talk about it right after. Jen (01:44.311) Yes. Jen (02:05.356) All right, a letter to my dear friend Tanya. Dear Tanya, all right, before we begin, a disclaimer. Do you remember when your grandparents used this phrase? If I had a quarter, I think my grandparents said if I had a dime, for every time you, fill in the blank, I'd retire and move away and be rich. Well, sadly, my friend, due to inflation, we are retiring coin money. Tanya N Smith (02:25.235) Mm-hmm. for sure. Jen (02:34.626) And we are only allowed to deal in tens and twenties because I mean, it's spendy out there folks. It's spending. So Tanya, if we had a $10 for every time either one of us has used one of these phrases, we would be podcasting from an island somewhere. And here are the phrases most often used by us. And this is why I can't be in charge. All the time. Here's another one that we use all the time. Tanya N Smith (02:47.667) Mm. Tanya N Smith (02:59.292) every day. Jen (03:03.608) From now on, you are the one making all my decisions. I'm done. I'm done. Why didn't you step in and intervene? Tanya N Smith (03:07.813) every other day. Jen (03:17.476) of For the Love of Nancy Reagan. You let me. Tanya N Smith (03:19.933) For the love. Yes, why did you let me do that? my word. Jen (03:25.42) Yes, and I don't know why Nancy Reagan, that's just who we use. And then here's one of my all-time favorites that we have said multiple times. What would Dolly do? I mean, what would Dolly do? Tanya N Smith (03:36.051) preach that one what would Dolly do? Listen, we know she would put on her heels and put on her makeup and she would look fantastic doing it. Jen (03:43.894) and she would do it, and she would do it well. So listen. Tanya N Smith (03:46.545) I love these. love these. I'm sorry. You have more. Go on, go on. Jen (03:49.484) No, no, listen, I'm not too proud to say it and I know you're not too proud to say it either. We need help, all of the help, in all of the ways, at all of the times. And both of us helping each other and supporting each other, it's been a pillar of our friendship for the past 25 years. The fact that we have either been on the front row of each other's lives or possibly co-piloted one another into some kind of shenanigans. Tanya N Smith (04:06.087) Yeah. Yeah. Jen (04:18.068) situation and the goings-on and the doings, it means that we have historical records. These are receipts, if you will, of all of the things. And so this letter is simply to remind you that there are no takesy-backsies. We've come too far. We're just going to keep moving on. And as such, I was going to make you a promise that I was going to be more chill in 2025. But even as I'm writing this, you and I both know Tanya N Smith (04:23.911) Mm-hmm. Tanya N Smith (04:47.059) You Jen (04:47.296) And I can, I know you're laughing because that's just simply not going to happen. But here's what I'm going to attempt. And by attempt, that means of course you're signed up to support in all the ways I'm going to attempt self acceptance. No wait before you I roll self acceptance does not include the following. We will not be accepting fine lines and wrinkles. Tanya N Smith (05:15.027) Mm-mm. Jen (05:16.856) gray hair, or ugly shoes. Tanya N Smith (05:17.811) No, no, no, ugly shoes and no, absolutely not. Jen (05:22.67) There may be more that we add to this list later, but those are the top three that we will not be accepting in 2025. Tanya N Smith (05:28.453) No fine lines and wrinkles, no gray hair for us. For us, other people it's okay, but for us, we can't do it. Yeah. Right. Jen (05:34.21) You know, some people look amazing in gray hair and I celebrate it, but I'm probably not one of those people. So perhaps you were suspecting that I was going to reach out to you in early 2025 and say, this is the all new improved gin, new year, new me. But alas, no, but also yes, because I think that even though self-acceptance might seem small, It's going to be something that's big. And so part of self-acceptance might be me being OK with being an ambivert, which I can hardly even say. Tanya N Smith (06:05.777) Yeah. Tanya N Smith (06:12.787) Did you say ambivert? Did you say the word ambivert in the first five minutes of our podcast? Jen (06:19.63) Yes, yes I did. Mic drop. I need to be okay with not writing a novel, but enjoy writing all the same. Okay, we're gonna accept that my pie crust will always be classified as rustic. Okay, it's just going to be, that's how it's going to go. I will always be reading at least two books. I... Tanya N Smith (06:30.675) Hmm. Tanya N Smith (06:38.163) Hmm. Jen (06:47.118) Probably have spices in my spice cabinet that are expired. I mean who really needs coriander honestly Tanya N Smith (06:53.331) What is it? No, don't even need to It's okay. I've gone this long. Jen (06:56.162) We can't go down that rabbit hole. Jen (07:00.376) There are pictures of you and me from the 1900s before straightening irons and hair therapy, honestly. And they're going to stay out there. And here's what we need to do. We need to say, she was me. I am her and accept that. So here are marching orders together, dear friend for 2025. God loves us and we love one another. And let's just keep moving on. Tanya N Smith (07:05.871) bless our hearts. Tanya N Smith (07:18.589) Yeah, yeah, Tanya N Smith (07:29.991) I love it. Yay! Do you know how it thrilled me to read this letter? Like it was, okay, first of all, a letter, come on. Who has sent me a letter? I felt like the Blue's Clues guys. Like, yeah, I got a letter. And then I just love everything about it. And here's why it meant so much to me. You and I have been on this roller coaster when it comes to all the things we are supposed to accept or try to forget or. Jen (07:31.107) Love, Jen. Jen (07:36.654) Aww. I know, I was throwing it back old school. Tanya N Smith (07:58.575) work through on our healing journey. I mean, and I'm not downplaying any of that stuff, but isn't it fascinating that we have seen a revolt or maybe a revolution against New Year's resolutions, the New Year, new you mindset. And I wonder, know, friend, like, what does it say about us as a society that we are done? We are done with it always being on a 12 month improvement plan that starts every 12 months. Jen (08:12.792) Right. Jen (08:27.086) Right. Well, first of all, at first I thought it's just me. I'm, I'm revolting. But then I realized, no, I think the whole world is saying, I can't, I can't do it. And I think what it is is, you know, there are probably 915 million books, self-help books out there. There's so many plans. There's so many gurus. There's so many helping us. And again, like you, I'm all in. I want to do my best. want to learn. I want to grow. want to heal. I want to do all the things. But to be able to keep up with all the ounces of water and all of the vitamins and all of the... I can't. And so I need to pick what works for me. I need to accept myself where I am and move forward. But love where I'm at. If I'm always waiting... Tanya N Smith (09:09.094) Right? Jen (09:23.118) For the best me there is, I don't get to enjoy the me that I am now. Tanya N Smith (09:27.195) my gosh, that is so good. And I wish I knew that before I was, I mean, now that I'm 30, I'm beginning to learn a few things. Jen (09:35.67) Right. Same. Same, sister, same. Yeah. Well, a little. Tanya N Smith (09:39.079) Right? LOL. I'm a little older than that. But yeah, yeah. No, I mean, I say all the time I wouldn't go back to being 20 or 30. And that's not because I didn't love that part of my life or I don't appreciate other people being in that part of their life. It's because that's an exhausting thought to like go back and do it over again. It just really has to do with going back and doing it all over again. Jen (09:51.822) Mm. Jen (10:07.598) Maybe we're more tired. But I also think I wouldn't want to go back to those thought patterns. Right? If I went back, I've got to take my older 30 brain back to my 30 year old self, if that makes sense. Right? I need the wisdom that I have now in my 30 plus. Tanya N Smith (10:09.556) yeah. Tanya N Smith (10:17.171) There you go. Tanya N Smith (10:24.531) Right. Tanya N Smith (10:31.699) Because we've learned a thing or two along the way, coping strategies, mechanisms, survival skills in this world. And we just frankly didn't know them earlier. Jen (10:42.732) Yeah, and I kind of like myself now. Tanya N Smith (10:46.737) I like you too. Okay, I am not going to waste anybody's time. I'm to get right to four questions because you are so good at these four, at these suggestions, I should say. You have four suggestions and I call them ways to like navigate forward in life. There's probably a much better title for them. But Jen, what are your four suggestions for someone wanting to navigate forward in their life? Jen (10:47.989) Aw, thanks, Fred. Jen (11:11.169) Yeah, yeah. Jen (11:15.48) Well, just as we were talking about, these are not resolutions. These are not things we're going to go out and do. But I think, first of all, they have to be our mindset. And if there's anything I want to change, it's less doing and more how I'm approaching or my perspective towards the way that my life is right now. So the first one on the list is the best way to change anything is to understand what it is and why. And so. Tanya N Smith (11:43.223) That's good. Jen (11:44.396) you've heard about the five whys. Yes, everyone knows that you ask why five times to kind of get down to the basis level of what you're thinking or what you're feeling or what you're needing. And I think we don't employ that exercise often enough to really ask ourselves what is happening? Why am I feeling this way? what does this all mean for me right now? We just kind of push that aside. We push our feelings aside and we say, well, I read this article. I watched this great TikTok. I've got to move on with what this person is saying because they're an expert, right? And so stopping to examine why it's important to me or why it's not important to me or why I feel this way, I think it's the first real step in evaluating where you are and what you Tanya N Smith (12:25.116) Yes. Jen (12:38.39) are about and what you want to change or not change. Why are you wanting to make those changes? Tanya N Smith (12:41.553) Okay, so good. This is so, so good. I have a story about this that I have, we've talked about that I want to share it with the listeners about understanding why so that you can figure out what. But before we go, I mean, I want to tell the story because I think it will help somebody else because it did me. But I just want to put a pin in that and I want to say it again, that because you said it. Jen (12:55.47) So good. Tanya N Smith (13:08.505) These are your words. The best way to change anything is to understand what it is and why it is. And like you said, there are so many voices in our head that I think we forget to stop and say, what am I feeling? Why am I feeling it? And like, am I dead inside? Like me, like, you know, because sometimes when I am feeling that way, it's because I have absolutely forgotten to check in with myself, but we're going to come to that later. Please tell us number two, the second suggestion. Jen (13:37.038) I love that check in with yourself number two. These are some of the wisest words that I've ever read that were written by you my friend and You wrote them in a book titled reframed in the year 2020 of our of our Lord and Savior when life was super hard and You said embrace the season that you were in and boy did we have to embrace that season hard or that Season, embrace that's hard. But embrace the season that you're in. You know, I was reminded the other day, there's this song by Trace Adkins and it says, you're gonna miss this, right? And he's talking about raising the kids and things are hard and things are difficult and your job and your family and this and that or something else. And you know, you're gonna miss it. There are joys and there are beauty. Tanya N Smith (14:08.947) Right? Yeah. Yeah. Jen (14:35.286) all around us, all the time, even in the difficult times. And we have to stop and check in with ourselves and embrace the season that we're in and learn from it. Really dig in and learn from it to enjoy it before we move. Yeah. Tanya N Smith (14:48.307) Thank you. Tanya N Smith (14:53.031) Wise words. Jen (14:55.672) Kudos to you, friend! Tanya N Smith (14:57.427) Well, what I need to do is go back and read that chapter again called embrace in in our book because In that time period I believe I was doing that. I don't believe I've done it well Every single season since I wrote it or have I even thought about it, but it is my goal and I think it was on my mind and in my heart when I wrote it definitely but Yeah, I mean this too shall pass Jen (15:25.496) Sometimes we just need the reminder. Tanya N Smith (15:27.155) is a good and a bad thing, right? Okay. Well, thanks for quoting me. I didn't see that coming. Okay. Jen (15:29.708) Yeah. Yeah. Jen (15:34.414) Well, number three is that mistakes will be made. So plan for your discomfort. know, several years ago, my coach told me you need to pre plan. You need to prepare for prepare for difficult conversations ahead of time. Prepare for what resources are you going to need to get you through this season or this next difficult thing? And, you know, a lot of times we hop up and we put our boots on and we go out there and we try to do life and we, don't even think about really what we need to prepare ourselves for. And it was her wise words. Things are going to come up, prepare yourself ahead of time. Know that when you go to have this conversation, that's going to be difficult and walk into the discomfort knowing it's going to be uncomfortable, but I'm going to do it anyway. and so Tanya N Smith (16:10.193) No, we don't. Jen (16:31.434) in this self-acceptance moment, I'm gonna make mistakes. I'm gonna make mistakes every single day. And I need to plan for that to be painful and to hurt and to be patient with myself and to try again tomorrow. Tanya N Smith (16:48.631) that's so good. I have two things to add barely. Number one is, Jesus make this easy. The number of times a day that I say that to Jesus, Jesus make this easy. I'm about to encounter something that it's either uncomfortable. I'm not prepared for, I didn't expect whatever. And then the second thing is you said mistakes will be made and those aren't always mistakes made by us. Sometimes it's someone else's mistake. Jen (17:13.998) That's right. Tanya N Smith (17:17.127) that lands in our lap and you talk about learning how to be patient, planning for discomfort. Jen (17:25.282) That is so true. Absolutely. A fender bender, a word that someone says to you that just lands wrong or hurts your feeling. Choices are made, you know, loss. All of that comes at you not planned for, not prepared, not picked by you. But your discomfort is going to be off the charts. And we have to be prepared for that. Tanya N Smith (17:25.361) when it's like out of your control. Tanya N Smith (17:43.005) Right. Tanya N Smith (17:46.983) That's so true. Yes. Well, in the way that we prepare is by, I mean, what you said planning ahead, it's so brilliant because we have put this into action. You and I in different ways have talked about this throughout the year. Sean and I have talked about this. When something blindsides us, I mean, whether you want to talk about like someone driving badly on the interstate or a family member, whatever is having something or a friend, know, just whatever a coworker, like whatever you're dealing with, you decide ahead of time how you're going to react. Jen (18:20.142) Mm. Tanya N Smith (18:20.379) And you think, you can't do that. You can't decide in every situation how you're going to react, but you can decide to pause. And you can decide to pull back for a second and take a deep breath and not react until you have thought about it. And I just always like to think, what do I look like in the moments that I'm reacting? It can be very humbling. Let me tell you, can be very scary. Jen (18:39.95) Right. Yeah. Jen (18:46.796) I'm glad there's not a camera recording every moment of my life. Yeah. Tanya N Smith (18:49.403) Right, it's not the actual Truman Show. Okay, so good. Let's go on to your fourth suggestion. Jen (18:55.054) So this last one is maybe not a suggestion as much as a reminder that self-acceptance is not a resignation. I'm not giving up. Right. I'm not quitting all the things. What I'm doing is putting acceptance of myself and where I'm at and the season that I'm in ahead of anything that I want to remove. change, negate, leave, whatever the case may be. I'm putting at the top of my list to do is accepting right where I'm at right now. Tanya N Smith (19:36.751) I love that you clarified that because yes, I have sometimes thought self-acceptance means stop trying. And it can, but it doesn't have to if you reframe it in a different way. If you say, accept that I don't know everything I want to know about this topic so I can start from where I am and learn more. It's a more positive approach, right? Jen (20:05.59) Right. And you're giving yourself the grace. science is proven when we give our self-validation and acceptance, we're much more likely to change than if we're setting rules out for ourselves. And I know I've shared this story before, but the times that I said I'm going to get up at 5 a.m. and I'm going to exercise. Tanya N Smith (20:20.827) I don't Jen (20:32.972) And you're going to do it, Jennifer. And there's no excuses, right? And I do that four days in a row. And the fifth day, I'm like, yeah, I'm not getting up early to exercise. Right? And if I accept that, OK, this is not the way that works for Jennifer. Here's what works for Jennifer. Right? Tanya N Smith (20:41.8) Yeah. Tanya N Smith (20:50.349) there you go. Yes, I like that. I love the way you switch that because I can be real easy on myself. You know? Jen (20:58.094) Right, but we can also be very harsh on ourselves too and very critical. Yeah. Tanya N Smith (21:00.915) same time. That's so good. So instead of being like you no good dirty dog, you didn't get up when it was 5am and it was 40 degrees outside and go walking by yourself in the misery of the dawn, you would be like, maybe I should walk this afternoon. Jen (21:15.726) Maybe I should go ride the exercise bike. Maybe I should take the stairs at work several more times. There are options that I can give myself. Tanya N Smith (21:23.485) There you go. Jen (21:28.802) that don't have anything to do with me being critical about something that probably shouldn't have been in my life in the first place, right? A rule that I imposed on myself or a resolution that I imposed on myself that doesn't even really fit and doesn't get me to where I want to be anyway. I think that's key. It just doesn't get me to where I want to be. So why even put it up there? Tanya N Smith (21:42.895) Yeah, a made up rule. Yes. Okay, flashback. That's so good. I just had a flashback, you know, back in another life, I was a teacher and I remember very little about my time as a college student training to be a teacher. But I do remember that I took a summer class to learn how to teach physical education. I had to get up at the crack of dawn, drive 30 minutes and sit in a classroom to learn how to teach physical education. And I thought, this is ridiculous. What have I done with my life? But here's what I remember. One of the many things, mistakes, and they were mine. Okay, I remember two things, lying. I remember two things. The instructor had a different color of nail polish on every single day. It was a summer class. We met five days a week. Every single day, her nail polish matched her outfit. Hello. This was 1995. Jen (22:22.39) Mistakes have been made. Jen (22:43.093) Love. Love. Tanya N Smith (22:45.713) Okay, now something that actually matters. She told us this story that when she was first teaching physical education at her school, that she had a list of rules and she so happily wrote one through 10, do not touch the balls, know, whatever, do not do this. Absolutely no running here. And she had all of these 10 rules and she said they were very clear and easy to understand. And she was so proud of herself. And her principal came in and he looked at the rules for a little bit and he said, so these are the rules for your gym. And she said, yes, they are. And he said, OK, those are good rules. But I'm going to have you take them down. And I want you to rewrite them all without using no and do not. Jen (23:36.302) I had literally just got chills. Tanya N Smith (23:41.459) And this was back before, you know, we assumed people cared about kids. Jen (23:43.296) Right, conscious discipline and all the things. Yes, yes, when we knew nothing. Tanya N Smith (23:48.061) So, yeah, we knew nothing but this principal did. And he or she said, that's not the way to affect change and to gain the respect and to have a nurturing environment. Take them all down. I'm sorry, my septic alarm is going off. you give me just a second to text my husband. Okay, hang on. Jen (24:07.776) Okay, absolutely. Plan for discomfort. Tanya N Smith (24:14.267) Okay, this is a fun game we're playing. Jen (24:21.922) Let's just accept right where you're at and brace this season, Tanya. Tanya N Smith (24:25.137) Thank you, thank you, because it's hot. Can you hear it buzzing? That is alarming because I'm assuming the neighbors can. It is so loud because it's attached to this wall of which I am sitting in the room of. So. Jen (24:28.684) I cannot at all. Jen (24:34.648) Wow, okay. Well, I wanna... Jen (24:40.556) Wow, I want to give a shout out to the mics that are only picking up your voice and not that your home is melting down currently. Tanya N Smith (24:49.139) I just heard Sean open the door to go outside. Okay, so here's what happened today at 6 a.m. I pulled the big dogs inside at 6 45 a.m. A crew showed up to take my roof off and put it back on from the May damage from the May damage. What? How can that be Tanya? It's February 2025. That's what I'm saying. It takes a long time when everyone in Benton County needs a new roof. And then in the process of that, we had to call a plumber who said, Oh, you need a new septic pump. And I was just like, what am I, an ATM? So Sean, we're just, it's hemorrhaging over here is what I'm saying to you. It's hemorrhaging. I can hear Sean out there like pressing buttons right now trying to get everything to be quiet. Jen (25:22.36) No. Jen (25:31.574) horrible I'm so sorry Tanya N Smith (25:39.331) I predict there'll be a plumber here in a few minutes. What do you think? Jen (25:42.476) I think you're going to get a plumber in the middle of the night. Yes. Tanya N Smith (25:46.149) my word. Okay, well we're just gonna keep going. We're gonna push on because it is very important to me to tell the story with you. I feel safe telling these stories with you because you point out to the listeners all of the gaps and you explain me really well. Like a translator, if you will. True story, I woke up at the end of January and I realized something huge about myself. Jen (25:50.914) I love it. Tanya N Smith (26:14.653) that I had been living in survival mode since, for me, I can measure it since the end of May. We had a lot of things happen around here all at once, and I truly thought I was handling them one at a time, doing a great job. Like, knock that one down, give me another. Knock that one down, give me another. And I noticed one day that the systems Jen (26:17.006) Mm-hmm. Tanya N Smith (26:42.877) that I had previously relied on to help order my thoughts and organize my days. Those had not even been thought of since the end of May. Tanya N Smith (26:55.567) And I do not use the term survival mode lightly. I'm not using that lightly in this situation. Let me read to you the definition that I found on the Google machine. And this is from jcmh.org. It stands for some name. Survival mode is essentially booting, as a computer term, in safe mode. Things like trauma, prolonged grief, and even just burnout can cause our brains to opt into booting this way. It basically, our brain is entering survival mode. Do you remember back when we had the big computers where we would turn them on in safe mode? So if there was a virus, the virus would not attack the computer and bring it down? Jen (27:34.978) you Tanya N Smith (27:44.039) That's what it's talking about. And survival mode clicks us into suppressing something within us in our brain. So anyway, what I've learned is any short or long term, very stressful experience can be traumatizing. And we can't measure it against someone else's trauma. So you know the trauma responses. Fight, flight. Jen (27:44.184) Right. Jen (28:10.094) don't know. Tanya N Smith (28:11.549) freeze and then the one that we all now understand that is, yeah, fun. So what I've learned again from this website that these result in your body saying, I will only do essential functions. That is all I'm capable. Jen (28:15.118) Yeah. Jen (28:28.014) Right. It's like COVID when essential workers were the only ones allowed to go and do the work, right? Everyone else had to stay home. Tanya N Smith (28:36.723) 100 % yes. Jen (28:38.198) Yeah, and your body is like, we're only, we're now I'm doing the bare minimum. We're keeping the lights on. That's about it. All extra activities will be paused. Tanya N Smith (28:48.241) Right. Right. Food in mouth, lights on, lights off. Do it over again the next day. Did we survive it? Yes, we did. Okay, we did something right. Keep going. Jen (28:59.918) Yeah. Tanya N Smith (29:02.739) Okay, back to this website. We often have a lack of focus. I'm raising my hand. A feeling of, wait, what just happened? Like the feeling of reading something five times over and you still don't know what you just read, what it's about, or even listening to it. You feel like you're operating on a short fuse or you're just simply exhausted and procrastinating things that you wouldn't usually procrastinate. because your higher functioning brain has shut down in favor of base survival. Jen (29:34.68) Wow, as you're reading that, I'm curious, like, what's your response to that knowing that has been you for months? Tanya N Smith (29:45.869) I was very surprised that I had not checked in with myself sooner. I thought I knew myself better than that. And I thought I was above it. Jen (29:52.686) Mm-hmm. Tanya N Smith (29:57.415) Yeah, I really did. And then people saying, you're doing a great job. You're doing such a great, you know, you're doing such a great job. look at you, you're doing a great job. And I thought, I must be doing a great job. Tanya N Smith (30:10.597) On the outside, I do believe I was. On the inside, I believe I was struggling a Jen (30:15.906) Yeah, yeah. I think we're. Tanya N Smith (30:17.329) You know, and isn't that what we kind of have learned to do in our lives? Keep it inside. You gotta move forward. You got, know. Jen (30:26.84) You're going to get up every day and you're going to keep going. Yeah. Tanya N Smith (30:29.095) Yeah. I'm hearing Joshua like yelling back and forth with Sean in the backyard. And I just don't think it sounds good. I just think something's going. Jen (30:37.07) I love that this whole scenario at your home is basically mirroring what we're saying. We're just accepting it. I don't know, we're just accepting it. It's fine. Tanya N Smith (30:44.147) It is so... Like, we're up to here in sewage. Jen (30:52.75) totally fine. Tanya N Smith (30:52.849) Moving on, doing a podcast like it's not even happening. Jen (30:56.174) That is clearly someone else's gig. I don't even know. Tanya N Smith (31:01.039) okay. So reading this article, this helped me. Okay, first of all, sitting down and Googling survival mode opened my mind to girl, that's you. And I think it's other people. Jen (31:05.954) We have. Jen (31:11.31) Sure. Jen (31:15.286) Okay, well let me go back to what we just said. The best way to make a change in anything is to understand what it is and why it is. Tanya N Smith (31:22.951) That's it. That's it. Because I didn't know how to help myself because I didn't know what I was helping. I just didn't know. Here's what I learned. And you have told me these things. Here it is written out in one sentence. Well, two. There are three ways of responding to manage and prevent survival mode. Self-compassion. who just said that? Self-regulation. who said that? Embrace. Jen (31:24.887) Yeah Tanya N Smith (31:51.545) and self-care. who said that? That was you. Self-compassion, self-regulation. I know what I'm gonna do when it happens to me. I'm gonna pre-plan. Self-care. I'm gonna accept where I am and not be ashamed of it. Gonna move on. Okay, I have to text them because the alarm just went off again. Jen (31:59.854) Mm-hmm. Jen (32:14.252) I love it. We're just going to accept right where we're at. Tanya's self-regulating her emotions right now and caring for the family. Jen (32:28.654) You know, we really wanted to bring a real life scenario to the podcast today. Tanya N Smith (32:34.574) my word. Jen (32:36.876) Yeah. Tanya N Smith (32:38.043) Okay, yeah, I'm trying to, yes, I'm trying to self-regulate right now because I'm like, why? Why? Here's what I think. We must have something really good to say to people because it's very difficult to complete this podcast. Jen (32:43.447) Yeah. Jen (32:48.992) It's very difficult tonight. It's very difficult tonight, for sure. Tanya N Smith (32:53.819) Well, again, that if you want, if you feel like you've been in survival mode, it would not surprise me friends is what I'm saying because it snuck up on me and one day turned into the next, turned into the next. And here's what I ended up saying to Sean. Now let me, I'm not far removed from this, nor have I completely popped out of this mode because it was just days ago I said to Sean, my goodness, I only do two things a day. Jen (33:04.462) Mm-hmm. Tanya N Smith (33:23.215) I am not okay. And he said, Jen (33:25.87) You're just becoming aware of what is happening to you. Yeah. Tanya N Smith (33:32.273) Yeah, just now. So I'm going to work on self-compassion, self-regulation, especially when my septic alarm is screaming in my ear while I'm podcasting. And I think I do a pretty good job of self-care. So I'm going to be like, you know what? Good job. Keep it up. Keep it up. But yeah. Jen (33:51.682) Keep it up. You're doing well. Well, one of my favorite questions to ask you all the time is how are you resourcing yourself? How are you taking care of yourself? And so let's just have a mini coaching session right now. How are you resourcing yourself now that we know where you are and how you are? Tanya N Smith (34:00.025) Okay, I love it when you ask me that question. I love it when you ask me that. Jen (34:15.842) What are the ways that you're going to support yourself? Tanya N Smith (34:20.037) Okay, I am going back to time blocking my days. And this is not because I'm trying to regulate and what am I trying to militarize my life? It's because like I heard someone say recently, if you have a dog, what do you want to do? You want to build the dog offense? Why do you build the dog offense? Cause you want it to run around and enjoy its life. So when I time block my days, it means, Jen (34:34.274) Mm-hmm. Tanya N Smith (34:48.623) On Tuesdays, that day is all about this instead of everyone else's. Or Thursdays, that is self-care day from morning to evening. You get to do that whole day. Jen (34:52.472) Yeah. Jen (34:58.99) Wow, so you're building yourself in some self care by blocking your time. You know that you cannot completely rearrange the schedule, obviously, and there are things that you're not gonna be able to manage time-wise because they're gonna get pushed to you. But you are setting up time to care for yourself and blocking time for the things that matter. Tanya N Smith (35:03.731) Mm-hmm. Tanya N Smith (35:09.523) Mm-mm. Tanya N Smith (35:22.887) That's the only way I know how to do it. I don't know another way. Jen (35:24.928) As your coach, I'm giving you two enthusiastic thumbs up on that. I do, yes. You're putting yourself back on the schedule and you haven't been on the schedule for a minute. Tanya N Smith (35:29.073) All you do? Let me tell you, that makes me so happy. Tanya N Smith (35:36.571) I am. you know, another thing that I appreciate about the awareness of survival mode is spiritual wellness. Jen (35:46.126) Hmm. Tanya N Smith (35:48.027) I heard that in a way that I had not heard it before, I think, you know, that's one of the, one of the reasons why I've enjoyed growing older is because I do hear things the same way, but different, you know what I mean? That's it. But it does suggest like we're burned out and we can't see the bigger picture anymore. And that is one of the reasons why our brain clicks to survival mode because we haven't stopped and like, Jen (36:00.066) Yes, I hear the same things, but they land differently. Yeah. Tanya N Smith (36:17.075) Maybe for me, for me it's journaling and having like, I can see my one year, three year, five year goals or what I want to do this week or today. But I have to see, I have to visually see it. I forget, I forget so fast. But when I stopped seeing that bigger picture burnout, because I'm like, I don't remember why I was doing that small thing in that way. Yeah. So like, Jen (36:40.362) Right. I've forgotten. Right. Tanya N Smith (36:46.771) I work so hard on myself and I work so hard on the job that I'm doing, but the fruits of my labor, they come out as skittles instead of watermelons. And I'm like, now, what am I doing this for? You know? Jen (36:58.39) love that. Say that again. Tanya N Smith (37:05.263) As like, for instance, right now, my house is literally falling down around me, but no, I'm kidding. It's not, it's all okay. It's figure outable. But no, the fruits of my labor sometimes come, they are picked as Skittles and I was expecting watermelons. The watermelon is coming. Like, but I forgot the bigger picture and that's hard for me to deal with. Jen (37:08.054) Okay. Jen (37:13.304) Yeah, it is. Jen (37:22.03) you Yeah. Tanya N Smith (37:28.859) And that makes me feel burned out and that makes me feel hopeless and that makes me forget all of my systems and then just boom, I'm back in survival mode again. Jen (37:37.302) Yeah, you get kind of tied down to where you're at and you can only narrow the focus on one tiny little thing. It's like Mark, my husband Mark all the time says it's the broken nail syndrome where it's like there's 50 death by a million paper cuts. There's 50 million things and then you break a fingernail and then that's just you can't cope, right? That's just the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak. Tanya N Smith (37:38.236) So yeah. Tanya N Smith (38:00.945) That is so true. That is so true. I'm sorry, I'm gonna text real quick. Are we addressing the alarm? So, do you like that? Jen (38:08.302) I love how you said that. Are we addressing the alarm? See, I would have texted 911? Tanya N Smith (38:21.331) What is happening in my life right now? Jen (38:21.39) So we are addressing the alarm is what I'm hearing you say. Tanya N Smith (38:25.681) No, they just said we don't hear an alarm. And I'm like, what? can you not hear an alarm? What's happening? happening. Okay so anyway this is funny I'm so glad this is happening why it's happening but anyway you've got to I have to remember how to feel excited about something again because the original excitement like it wanes and I forget what I'm doing anything for so Jen (38:37.368) my goodness. Jen (38:50.734) Yeah. Jen (38:56.046) for sure. Tanya N Smith (38:59.827) Anyway, that's where, that's okay. That was where, that's where I am. Like everything's okay. Nothing terrible has happened in my life. I just got off track and burdened down by a lot of things at once, like everyone does. And I let myself absolutely fall under the weight of that. And so there we go. I'm just saying it could happen to you too. And if it does self-compassion, self-regulation and self-care, just like you told us in those four ways of moving forward. Jen (39:00.067) guess. Tanya N Smith (39:29.997) I'm going to go back up to those because they're so good. You said the best way to change anything is to understand what it is and why it is. And then we talked about go ahead and embrace that season that you are in. Mistakes will be made. We need to plan for the discomfort and be patient. And then fourth and finally, we're not resigning. We're not giving up. We are moving forward while understanding where we're starting from. Jen (39:59.522) Right. And I think that's so key in the story that you just told about yourself. Now that you're understanding where you're starting from or where you're currently at, why it's happening and what it is, you can come in and triage yourself and take care of yourself and resource yourself to the next place. Right. And so you're not, you're not quitting. You're not resigning. You're supporting yourself in a way to make meaningful change without prescribing to yourself a regiment and list of dos and don'ts. Just like in your story with the the gym teacher and the principal. doesn't have to be don't do this. It could simply say be, I see where I'm at. I didn't realize I was here. This isn't exactly where I want to be. This is the perspective I want to have. This is the joy that I want to put back in my life. Tanya N Smith (40:40.509) So true. Jen (40:58.328) Here's what I'm really attempting with these resolutions or these rules or these goals. Here's what I'm really attempting to obtain is that are a better way to obtain that than getting up at 5 a.m. and exercising in the cold and dark. Absolutely there's better ways to do it. There's better ways to take care of yourself than setting up rules. Tanya N Smith (41:21.959) I'm so glad you're here today. Thank you for talking us through this. I cannot imagine a better conversation, a more timely conversation, a more helpful way of learning how to move forward and process through things that we're processing through. We're going to do this again, right? Jen (41:38.35) I would love to do this again. I love the thought of having conversations to support ourselves, to grow, to learn, and to learn to take care of ourselves. Tanya N Smith (41:50.987) me too. Okay, friends, hey, that's all for today. But you can find the video version where you see me have an actual meltdown on Patreon.com/SuperYes. And we're on all the podcast platforms at the superlatively yes podcast. We're going to list all of our Instagram stuff in the show notes. So hey, don't forget to always check the show notes. That's like our diary. You've got to go there and check the show notes. We're putting all the fun stuff there. Jen, my friend, it's always so great to spend time with you and I can't wait to do it again. Jen (42:19.97) You too. Yeah, go check on your alarms. Tanya N Smith (42:23.279) I am. Thank you everyone for listening to the Super Yes Podcast. Have a great rest of your day. Jen (42:29.966)  

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