Everything Works Out For Us

Join psychotherapist, author, and teacher Dr. Don St. John and I as we discuss his unique perspective on healing and human potential. Dr. St. John is known for what he calls "The Four Legs Of Wholesomeness": when we learn to beautifully intertwine the psychological, somatic, relational, and and spiritual pieces within us, we can find peace and happiness.

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Loving yourself is the most selfless thing you can do, but for most of us the journey to self love is a winding road. Join Jacq (mindset coach and founder of Your Inner Babe) and I as we dive into how we can truly love ourselves, and why self love is critical to living a whole and fulfilled life.

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Emilie Leyes--brain training specialist, hypnosis practitioner, and actor--joins me on the show today to give tips on how we can retrain our brains to think more positively, reframe our habits, and acknowledge our many moments of "enough-ness". Emilie vulnerably shares her journey of rising from her chronic illness and inspires actors and non-artists alike to feel empowered in their own identities.

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Our brains can become addicted to the extreme adrenaline spikes of high-cortisol inducing emotions. If you find yourself uncomfortable with peace, stability, or boredom, and remedy this by causing chaos, distress, or drama - you might be in an emotional addiction cycle.

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Understanding attachment theory and how we connect with others is vital to maintaining healthy and long-lasting relationships. Learn about about anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles with me, and join me as I unpack the dreaded anxious-avoidant trap. By recognizing the toxic patterns and traits we exhibit/encounter (and understanding where they come from), we can actively heal and work towards emotional security and safety.

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Resisting the temptation to say good riddance to 2023, I'm reflecting and sharing all the lessons that I learned last year. Choosing to grow from our circumstances helps us realize that things are really happening for us, not just to us.

Humans have a tendency to view things on the binary; black or white, this or that. But heartbreak and beauty can coexist. So can love and grief, acceptance and desire, or stress and calm. Dive in as I discuss how empowering it can be when we allow ourselves to experience the full range of emotion - it's the beauty of being human! We are so multidimensional.

Facing failure and disappointment in our lives is inevitable, so on this week's episode (suggested by listener Emily H.!) let's discuss how we can move through the feelings of disappointment when our expectations aren't met, build resilience, and ultimately redirect our mindset around failure. I introduce the concept of radical acceptance, discuss components surrounding resilience building, and chat about my personal views on what I like to call a "Win-Win Mindset" in regards to expectation setting.

Sources used in the episode:

Resilience building: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience

Psychology of Disappointment: https://www.bestpsychologydegrees.org/the-psychology-of-disappointment/

Radical Acceptance: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-radical-acceptance-5120614

If you are dealing with symptoms like mood and/or hormonal imbalances, poor sleep, bloating, chronic anxiety & depression, menstrual cycle abnormality, your nervous system may be in a state of dysregulation. How does this happen, and how can we fix it? Sometimes, after a traumatic event, big life change, or period of prolonged stress, our body can get stuck in its fight or flight response, and this leads our body to de-prioritize vital systems like our digestive, immune, and reproductive systems. It takes time to get dysregulated, but with time, patience, and proper care we can restore our nervous system back to a state of peace and safety. Join me this week as I chat about my personal experience with nervous system dysregulation and steps I'm taking to regulate it back to the "rest and digest" state.

Highlights of nervous system regulation:

• Understanding my symptoms
• EFT tapping
• Supplementation (& diet)
• Proper sleep and rest
• Gentle movement/exercise

Feminine & masculine (or yin & yang) energies are two polarities that live in everyone, regardless of the gender you identify as. We tend to have an energy that is more prominent. Join me this week as I discuss not only how to balance our energies, but as I share my thoughts on wanting to step more into my divine feminine.

Leading with your divine feminine energy is slowing down, allowing, and being. Connecting with your intuition, feeling, and trusting. If we want others to take the lead sometimes, we must give them room to do so.

This week special guest Giulia Halkier joins me to discuss how we can transform our lives by learning how to heal from the inside out.

If you struggle with body confidence, disordered eating, symptoms of nervous system dysregulation like insomnia, anxiety/depression, menstrual irregularities, or gut issues, and nothing you've tried is working - this episode is for you. Just know you're not alone. Giulia empowers us by giving us somatic tools that transform physical and mental health.

Polyvagal tools to help nervous system regulation:

• EFT Tapping
• Third-eye pressing
• Ear pulling
• Havening
• Butterfly tapping
• Breathwork
• Cold plunging/cold water immersion

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It's natural to set goals for ourselves. But there's two different types of goal setting:

-Healthy goal setting that brings us fulfillment while allowing room for unexpected opportunities

-Rigid life planning that blocks any other plan the universe might have for us and skipping the joy of the journey along the way

If you don't reach your goal...will you be okay? Can you die happy? If the answer is no, it may be time to restructure your goal. Can you make your goal about the feeling along the way rather than the finished product?

In this episode I discuss not only how we can redirect our goals to make ourselves happy as opposed to the need to achieve based on external validation, but I cover how our core beliefs about ourselves lead to our self-fulfilling prophecies.

Those who know me know I've always been a big journaler...so today I'm here to share the psychological and spiritual benefits of prioritizing a journaling practice! Inspired by Julia Cameron's "Morning Pages", journaling reaps benefits from enhancing creativity, promoting emotional intelligence, reducing distress & illness, and so much more.

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So...you're in a funk. Things aren't going as planned and the temptation to complain is higher than ever. Without judging yourself for being in a lower vibrational state than you'd like, let's get curious about it! Negativity spirals are easy to fall into, especially when we're living in a hypervigilant state. In this week's episode I dive into new coping mechanisms we can lean on to re-regulate ourselves such as thought redirection, vagus nerve stimulation, and open communication with trusted loved ones to find new perspectives. A funk is just that - funky, uncomfortable, annoying - but in the words of Jinx Monsoon - it's just water off a duck's back! We can redirect our energy back to the higher vibration we deserve to thrive in.

Resource used: https://www.allied-services.org/news/2020/june/the-vagus-nerve-your-secret-weapon-in-fighting-s/

Judgment in our society is at an all-time high. If you find yourself being frequently judgmental, you're not alone. But what if we redirected the energy we're using on judging others and ourselves and channeled it into love? Certain judgment may protect us from danger from an evolutionary standpoint, but this week I focus on how we can redirect the energy we use to judge that doesn't serve us. Join me as I encourage us become more curious about our judgmental patterns. Freedom lies in acceptance of simply what is.

Productivity and hustle culture, "grind or go home", I'm assuming you're all too familiar? In this week's episode I unpack why overworking ourselves can be toxic. If you feel guilty for resting, saying 'no', or taking time for yourself, you're not alone. But human bodies were indeed designed to rest, and relaxing is not something that we have to earn! When we're aligned with ourselves and our bodies, when we're rested, recuperated, and wholehearted, we end up being MORE productive in the long run. You can't pour into other people's cups if your cup is empty.

As humans, it's in our nature to overly attach to things, people, expectations, outcomes. But our need to control and our difficulty with detaching stems from fear rooted in the ego. While it's natural to resist change, beautiful and joyful new experiences and relationships are waiting to come into our lives - however, it's our job to make space for them. In this episode I discuss the psychology behind control, attachment, and resistance towards letting go, and how we can move through this resistance to find peace with the unknown. Through some of my favorite metaphors, I share that when we learn to let go with love, we make room for the things that are meant for us to enter our lives.

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We're human, so we mindlessly scroll on social media, comparing ourselves to others seemingly happier, cooler, richer, more talented, you name it. But we can stop this self-esteem lowering cycle before it starts when we focus our energy on US, our own happiness, and reaching for support from healthy role models. On this week's episode (suggested by listener Kevin K.!), I dive into the psychology of comparison, the detriments of jealousy, and how we can reclaim our power by consciously choosing to define our own success and happiness. Everyone is on their own individual journey in this life, perfectly crafted for them. Comparing ourselves to others never tells the full story.

When asked directly and rooted in the highest intentions, receiving signs from the universe can be an ultimate form of surrender, trust, and guidance. On this week's episode I share some personal stories about the signs I've asked for and received in my own life and I chat about why asking for signs is so meaningful to me. I cover how exactly we can ask for and receive signs, and I share some brief symbolism behind angel numbers as well.

So, if you're looking for a sign to start asking for signs...THIS IS IT! Everything is always working out for us, and the universe is always trying to guide you in the right direction - we just have to be willing to accept and embrace the guidance.

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Have you always been told that 'you're too sensitive'? Well there's a scientific term for that; you may be a Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP for short! On this week's episode we discuss psychologist Elaine Aron's research on the neurotypical 15-20% of the population that are classified as highly sensitive individuals. If you relate to traits such as:

• Being extremely empathetic and easily affected by others' moods
• Being deeply moved by art and beauty
• Being overwhelmed easily by loud noises, large crowds, bright lights, or uncomfortable clothing
• Feeling an overwhelming need for down time, especially after/during hectic days
• Having a rich and complex inner life
• Avoiding violent content

then you probably fall under this category - so let's learn more about how we can go about our lives embracing our sensitivity as a gift.

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Toxic positivity culture, while rooted in good intentions, actually does far more harm than good. In this week's episode I unpack the differences between toxic positivity and genuine optimism, discuss the psychology behind our negative thought patterns, and suggest ways to lean into a more authentic positive mindset through empathetic connection building. I also uncover the psychological benefits to utilizing positive affirmation trains, while giving tips on how to craft affirmations that feel right for you. There is so much power behind positivity - but a safe, happy, and authentic environment can only be fostered through empathy.

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Everything is working out for us - it's time to affirm it! In this week's episode we're starting off strong by diving right into discussing the title of this series; I examine how everything can indeed work out for our highest good, and why - from a psychological and spiritual standpoint. Among other things, today's episode focuses on the Law of Assumption (or "Lucky Girl Syndrome") & the brain's Reticular Activating System. By taking accountability for our own thought patterns and beliefs and redirecting them towards knowing we can and will reach our fullest potential, we pave the road for the happiest version of ourselves and let the universe do the rest.

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Now you can leave me a voice note asking a question or sharing a topic you'd like discussed on next week's episode! Let's build this community together!

New episode released every Wednesday!