Healthy Mind Happy Life:Life Coaching For Women, Confidence, Therapy, Parenting, Anxiety Management

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Today we explore communication! The topic we all hate yet need. I reflect on the importance of communication in relationships, whether it's at work, in friendships, or in romantic partnerships. There are various communication styles, such as passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive. I share some personal anecdotes and insights on how to improve communication and create understanding and trust whether that be with yourself or others. A few tips to improve communication are active listening, managing expectations, and challenging one's own beliefs to improve effective communication skills.

​​In this podcast episode, I share my personal journey of transformation as I navigate through the challenges of transitioning into a new phase of life. I open up about my past struggles with disordered eating and orthorexia, and how I found joy and freedom by changing my perspective on food and control.

I discuss the impact of societal beauty standards and the importance of listening to our bodies and their unique needs especially in a world that is often telling you to change who you are. I offer suggestions for challenging disordered eating behaviors and cultivating a healthier relationship with food through intuitive eating. I encourage listeners to shift their language around food and to practice patience and self-kindness on their own journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Join me as I share my heartfelt reflections and insights, and discover the power of embracing your unique path to wellness.

Join me with an amazing guest, Bri Agostinelli. Bri is a human connection specialist. She empowers individuals, teams and organizations to live and lead an aligned and inspired life that they are proud of. Bri and I discuss how consciousness and intuitions are crucial in not only life, but in leadership positions. Some people are leaders at work however, we are all leaders of our own lives. Stay tuned as we discuss how to increase self-awareness, consciousness and intentions to live a life with more ease.

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In this episode, I am re-visiting the topic of trauma and the nervous system. I explain what trauma is and how it can be experienced differently by individuals. There are different types of traumas such as physical, emotional, personal experiences, and more. It is important to understand so you can deepen your understanding of self. I also touch on the impact of trauma on the brain, the development of neurons, and the effects trauma can have on one's functioning and emotions. I share personal experiences and strategies for healing from trauma, including the use of therapy modalities like EMDR and mindfulness practices. If you have experienced trauma, please seek professional help or reach out so I can help connect you.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of Self-Acceptance. We are continuing the conversation from last week but expanding into other areas of self-acceptance. Drawing from a wealth of personal experience, I talk about the challenges that arise when things seem extra shiny and you want to steer off your path. The constant temptation to compare oneself to others is alive in the world right now making it even more challenging. I dive into how to make intuitive decisions and be clear about your own instead of influence from the others/outside world.

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This week we are cracking open the topic of self-acceptance. There is so much exploring and curiosity around this topic that this is only part 1!  Over the years, my definition of what self-acceptance means has evolved. Self-acceptance is multifaceted including validation, affirmation, and setting boundaries.  I dive into the beauty and the challenges inherent in the journey towards fully accepting oneself. I offered some valuable insights, tools and guidance, promoting personal growth, self-compassion, and the cultivation of a positive self-image.

Welcome back!

In this episode I dive into the challenges faced by people struggling with addiction, especially during the pandemic. I explore addiction as a disease and how different aspects of our internal worlds play a role. During this discussion, I highlight the importance of support and therapy in addressing underlying pain and trauma.

I also explore the complexity of substance addiction, considering factors like genetics, environment, and trauma.

Together, we will examine how a combination of genetic markers, traumatic experiences, and exposure to addictive substances increases the risk of addiction, and we'll review DSM diagnosis criteria. And of course, touching upon the challenges of recovery and the significance of abstinence in the early stages. Join me as we explore the controversial use of psychedelics and marijuana as tools in the later stages of recovery. Tune in to gain insights into the complexities of addiction and discover strategies for achieving a healthier mind and happier life.

Hey Friends!!

Welcome to the first episode of the 2024! The first season of the Healthy Mind, Happy Life podcast. Of course, it is required to reflect on the past year. I have been through a huge spiritual and healing journey that I am finally to disclose aspect of.

This journey was vastly different than any other. It was difficult navigating shifts that I experienced in 2023. In this episode I discuss letting go of anger and perfectionism through self-reflection and ceremonial releases. I find it important to acknowledge achievements, no matter how small, and to practice gratitude for personal growth.

As 2024 begins, remember to set new intentions and to consider what you would stop doing if you had only one year left to live.

Happy New Year!

I am just popping in to say hello as well as updates for the upcoming year. Stay tuned for some exciting things this year as I enter the third year of podcasting! Thank you everyone for your continued support along the way!

With light,

Katelyn

Hey listeners!

Are you looking for a deeper connection to yourself? Maybe stuck in your healing journey and don't know why?

In this episode, I'm speaking with Anat Peri, an inner child expert. She guides us through the important work of re-parenting that is necessary to enhance leadership skills. Connecting within can create a stronger connection to those around us and help us develop greater self-awareness, acceptance and resiliency. Come take a journey with us as we discuss the metaphor behind this often mysterious process of healing ourselves!

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This week I am exploring the topic of perception and what influences our personal lens. We will explore how our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and worldviews shape our perspective. l discuss how simple acts of appreciation, like savoring your morning coffee or expressing love for your family, can counterbalance negativity. I explore how mistaking our perceptions for reality can narrow our viewpoints and put strain on our relationships.

Why is this important to understand?

Listen to the entire episode to find the answer.

Hey listeners,

This week, I am tackling a concept that I think many of us are all too familiar with...overfunctioning!

This refers to taking on more tasks than one can handle due to anxiety and the belief that nobody else can do them as well. I often see this play out in romantic relationships, work settings and family dynamics.

The overfunctioner may feel stretched thin and may express anger or frustration, creating a toxic environment. I discuss the symptoms which include fear of failure, perfectionism, neglecting personal needs, strained relationships, and physical symptoms like chronic pain. Living in fear and anxiety takes a toll on our mental and physical well-being.

I provide a few helpful tips at the end if this is an area that you desire to challenge within yourself so you can have a balanced and nourishing life.

Hey loves!

This week I am joined by, Katie Arnold. She is an 200hr vinyasa and restorative-based yoga and meditation instructor, breathwork and journaling coach, and yoga therapist in training. She helps people reconnect with themselves and stress less through movement and mindfulness practices. We dive into almost all of these components but mostly narrow in on journaling and meditation practices. 

Journaling offers an simply pathway to delve deeper into oneself, bypassing the conscious mind and revealing experiences we are attempting to move past. It blends well with other practices—be it therapy, meditation, yoga, or self-care rituals—contributing towards your healing

Journaling is a FREE tool that encourages self-expression and fosters creativity, while also being therapeutic. It provides a safe space to articulate thoughts, feelings, and experiences withoutjudgment.

The act of writing in a journal allows you to confront thoughts and emotions or even see them with a new perspective. Katie offers a few tips that can help you get started in your healing journey today :)

If you feeling overwhelmed or not sure where to begin then I can almost guarentee that this episode will provide you some type of direction on how to slow down and connect.

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Hey everyone!

Today we're diving into mindset shifts to conquer anxiety. Not just reducing anxiety, but boosting confidence in managing it during tough times. I know you've probably tried every self-help avenue out there - Googled, read books, listened to podcasts, watched videos. But here's the thing: it's not about fixing yourself because you're broken. There are ways to manage and improve your anxiety. Trust me, I've been battling it for years.

Anxiety is personal. How it affects you and how you react to it is unique. That's why I believe in putting in the work to retrain your nervous system. Your reactions are a response to threats - both real and perceived. So, it's time to tackle anxiety head-on. But I get it, it's a long process. That's why I want to share these mindset shifts that have been a game-changer for me.

These mindset shifts are crucial for managing anxiety, even during the most challenging moments. Start implementing them before you're in the midst of anxiety. That way, you can lean on them when you need it most.

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Welcome to another episode!!

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the fourth "F" of the sympathetic nervous system - Fawning. Fawning, also known as people pleasing, is a behavior that many of us engage in without even realizing it. We constantly seek validation, prioritize others' needs over our own, and avoid conflict at all costs. But what impact does this have on our behavior and relationships? Join me as I share my own personal experiences with fawning and how I came to realize that avoiding conflict is only a temporary bandage to a deeper issue. I explore the various ways fawning can manifest itself, from excessive people pleasing to constantly seeking approval.
If you've ever found yourself caught in the cycle of people pleasing and are looking for ways to break free, set healthy boundaries, and regain control over your own needs, then this episode is a must-listen. Together, we'll uncover strategies and insights that can help you reclaim your power and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

with love,

Katelyn

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Why do we form bad habits? The question we know yet don’t understand. We form bad habits for various reasons, and understanding these reasons can help us in breaking free from them. As humans, we fall into instant gratification, stress, anxiety, social influence and lack of awareness. This will drive behavior such as smoking, drinking, sex, shopping, pleasing, staying busy, ect.  The habits that we form do serve a purpose of relieving us from pain.  They provide temporary satisfaction and we don’t necessarily care that they can have detrimental effects on our overall well-being. During this episode, I break down each step that leads to forming habits and how you can start implementing tools if you want to break free from it. 

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This week I am joined by Elizabeth. She is a stress coach for Christian moms. Elizabeth is the host of Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a mom of 4. She is super passionate about mental health and emotional wellness in motherhood. She supports stressed Christian moms in overcoming anger and embracing emotional stability, empowering them to leave an emotionally healthy legacy for their children's lives.

She joined me today to discuss mom rage. The topic most of us hate yet need to hear. It’s common for moms to experience overstimulation which leads to yelling, rage and anger towards our children. If this is an area that you relate to, please listen closely . Elizabeth offers education, information and practical tools to help you begin breaking fre from mom rage so you can be a more connected and calm parent.

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Welcome back!

Today, I wanted to explore my own thoughts on last weeks interview. Letting go and surrendering can be difficult, but can be the key to unlocking inner peace and contentment. This episode discusses the power of letting go and surrendering, and how it can lead to greater self-awareness and understanding. I explore how to let go of negative attachments, why surrendering can be beneficial, and how to practice surrendering in order to find inner peace and cultivate contentment. I explore how to develop a relationship with the unknown, and how to trust that everything will work out in the end (not an easy task). I discuss the power of acceptance and how it can lead to a more fulfilling life giving examples from my own personal life. Finally, I talk about how to develop a practice of letting go and surrendering, so that you can truly enjoy the beauty of life.

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This week I am joined by Kute Blackson. Kute's mission is to help others connect with their sole purpose through surrender. Kute is an inspirational speaker and author of two bestselling books and a transformational coach, or he says an uncoach because he helps you to learn how to uncoach yourself. He speaks about the meaning of surrender and the misconceptions that we often have of what that really means. Kute and I dive deep into this conversation of surrender. I have just finished his book, The Magic of Surrender, and it couldn't have come at a better time in my life that I've really been practicing surrender. No matter where you are in life, I know you will find the topic of surrender helpful!

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In this episode of our podcast, I delve into the complex and often overwhelming experiences of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm that many of us face in our daily lives. The episode begins by defining anxiety, stress, and overwhelm, highlighting the subtle differences between these interconnected states of being. We emphasize that while some level of stress and anxiety is a normal part of life, excessive or chronic levels can have detrimental effects on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

I discuss the various factors that contribute to anxiety, stress, and overwhelm, including societal pressures, social media, personal relationships, and self-imposed expectations. By understanding these underlying causes, we gain a clearer perspective on how to navigate and address these challenges effectively.

Join me in this episode as we explore the multifaceted nature of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm, and discover practical tools and techniques to navigate these challenges with resilience and grace.

With love,

Katelyn

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This week, I felt called to discuss the influence of social media. I can sense that we are going through a universal shift that is causing many of us to rethink how we use social media. It has become a source of disconnecting and reconnecting. We also spend time finding things that  can help improve our life and we find content that negatively impacts us. I spend time discussing how this influence can change our choices and decisions that aren’t even ours to begin with. We get wrapped up in all the content we see on instagram, tik tok and pinterest that we don’t see how it is impacting our life. I personally have backed off because it wasn't something that brought value into my life nor did it benefit me. I hope this episode encourages you to brainstorm your priorities and what is most important to you in life.

With love,

Katelyn

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This week, we are talking about relationships. I have noticed that more individuals are wanting to deepen their relationship or want more out of their partner. There are many factors that influence the dynamics between you and your partner (s). When we bring our past into the relationship, it takes time to work through old patterns and habits. Here are 5 tips:

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I'm back! Today, I felt it was important to review why I decided to take a month off and what I learned as a result. The reason II came to this decision was burn out.  It was a whirlwind of a year trying to balancing a job, homeschooling, programs, kid stuff and my own therapy work. I was really run down mentally I was really struggling to manage. 

I've just decided to surrender to controlling everything. That is just this age and stage of life where it's extremely busy and just trying to get through each day. I realized I don't want that. I want to slow down and experience life instead of surviving. Stay tuned as I talk about some big moment of clarity for me during this time. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time! 

With love,

Katelyn

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Hey friends,

This topic is brought up frequently by clients so I thought it was important to address. Are you avoiding or distracting yourself? Avoidance is doing something on purpose. Avoidance is a coping tool that helps us to temporarily block out feelings never returning to the root cause. Distraction, on the other hand, is active and intentional. You will revisit the conflict for resolution 

They serve different purposes. They are both intentional but stem from different places. One is rooted in fear, The other is rooted in giving yourself space. Throughout the episode, I share examples explaining the differences between the two. 

With love,

Katelyn

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This week, I begin by exploring why it is important to be liked by others? We all have a fear of rejection. Especially those who say they don't care. They do. If you have a fear of rejection, then you probably had a need that wasn't met or you experienced things that told you you weren't good enough. As I explored this it made me think about how limiting beliefs relate to this topic. 

A limiting belief is a thought or state of mind that you think is the absolute truth and stops you from doing certain things. Both these concepts stop you from being who you are. I listed three ways you can  overcome and challenge fear and limiting beliefs:

1. Write down your beliefs or negative self-talk statements 

2. Reflect on what is holding you back or standing in your way 

3. Begin to notice when you are saying certain statements or having thought in your head with your daily interactions with others.

With love,

Katelyn

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!Hey friends

This week we are talking about three ways to improve your mood on bad days. We all have bad days. Sometimes there isn't anything we can do to snap out of it. Sometimes there are things that we can try that make it a little better. I listed the tips below but make sure to listen to the entire episode for more detailed information on each.

1. Do something nice for someone else

2. Movement or Music

3. Distraction 

Bonus: Drop into your body 

With love,

Katelyn

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Hey friends!

Today I am speaking with Kim Massale. She is the owner of a private therapy practice and Kim massale coaching in CO. Kim is married with two beautiful children.  She is a feminine and empowerment coach for women seeking healing and  connection with themselves. Kim has walked through her own journey of healing from shame, pain and limiting beliefs. Kim touches on parts of her story throughout the interview which offer insight not just professionally but personally as well. Kim walked us through a variety of topics which wasn't the plan but we went with it which made the conversation really fun. She was also on the Netflix show “How To Get Smart With Money”. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

With love,

Katelyn

You can find Kim here:

Website: https://www.kimmassale.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefemininefreedomcoach/

Netflix: How To Get Smart With Money

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This week I am diving into spiritual awakenings. I first heard this term when I entered into recovery 12 years ago. Sometimes, it can be difficult to explain what this process feels like. There are internal shifts that happen causing you to see things very differently which prompts changes in your life. That moment of willingness is the spiritual nudge and the information you receive is the awakening. It's those aha moments where things finally connect. So you get to choose or am I gonna follow this moment or am I just going to ignore it? One just prolongs the pain and one offers relief. Below are the five stages of a spiritual awakenings that I talk about throughout the episode:

1. Glimpsing

2. Self-study

3. Seeking and following the path

4. Loss of sight

5. Seeing or become one with your path

If you are on this journey, I am here with you. You are not alone. Remember that....

With love,

Katelyn

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Hey Hey!

After going through my journal entries I realize I have been writing a lot of the same things for years.  I had a client mention spring cleaning. She related it to cleaning out the house which made her feel like it was a reflection of what was happening inside as well. It made me think of how we declutter inside and out. So you ask… where do I begin? 

Sometimes if you are talking about a situation too much it can fuel this impending doom and vortex that you get trapped in it. It is the only thing you can think about. It consumes you. Or you avoid it all together. Just ignore that this same thing keeps arising for you. At first decluttering can feel scattered because you are trying to figure it all out at once. Like if I fix this and figure out why then things will improve….

Just like trying to clean out sections of the house. It doesn't feel like you get anything done if you are only doing a little bit in each room versus if you start with one room and focus on that you will feel more reward from doing it. 

With love,

Katelyn

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This week, I talk about my favorite topic...failure complex! Where does this come from? Why won’t it go away? 

This is something so many of us struggle with yet feel like we are the only ones. We won’t go for things we are capable of out of fear of failure and have learned to take things personally and internalize that messaging. This mindset and narrative ends in shame, guilt, embarrassment and shutting down. Perfectionism is a close cousin of failure. We will try to modify and change who we are to avoid failure. We will control things around us because of that fear which only ends in more feelings of failure. The feedback look is endless until you break free of it. 

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Hey podcast friends!

In this freeform episode, I share some intimate details of my own personal journey. It has been hard to heal and still show up each day. I recognize I am serving my purpose. This motivates me to keep showing up no matter how difficult it can be. Self-sabotage is sneaky and conniving. It will wait to show up just when things finally feel like they are improving. It will try to take you down. It is important to remember that it isn’t about making it go away. It is about noticing it and not allowing it to take over. You are allowed to feel joy and happiness. You are allowed to be content without a problem. Life is on going. There will always be challenges, hardships and pain. We deserve to feel contentment and joy when life is actually okay. 

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High functioning anxiety 

Do you ever feel friends with anxiety? 

Sometimes anxiety drives us to focus, be on time, prepare for a big presentation or have order in our day. Yet, we wonder why do we have it all together but your heart is racing, thoughts are scattered and you forgot to pay a bill again. Its because high functioning anxiety serves a purpose but it can also become kryptonite. 

It does seem like we have a name for everything these days. It helps us understand ourselves better and label it. I know it has helped me but I can also get stuck in the label of it. This can be dangerous because we are not defined by our anxiety. We live with it. We are NOT it. 

In this episode, I review the symptoms and functions of high functioning anxiety. I have listed below some of the most common symptoms. I also talk about the fawn and freeze response of the nervous system which better helps us understand why it can be difficult to regulate our bodies. 

Symptoms: 

Overachiever 

Planner

Doer

Overthinking or analyzing 

Fear of failure or striving for perfectionism

Nervous habits

Dwelling on past experiences 

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Hey friends!!

I am joined this week with Erika Belanger. Erika is a yoga teacher, somatic coach, and the host of the On & Off Your Mat Podcast. For the last 8 years, Erika has helped sensitive women let go of overwhelm and stress by learning to manage their thoughts, feel their feelings and heal their nervous system through mind-body-spirit practices. She's living proof of the power of self-healing as she herself has grown and worked through eating disorders, chronic illness, addiction, mental illness, patterns of self-sabotage & self-abandonment, and childhood trauma. She teaches online and in-person, for week-long retreats bringing her students and clients on a journey of awareness, compassion, embodiment, and transformation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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This week I start by talking about how things are never in perfect balance. We often are focused on an area of our life and we go all in. I am also diving into family roles. This comes from family roles theory in addiction. We take on roles based on our personalities and environment. If there was a family member who had the spotlight such as mental illness, addiction, behavior or anything else then you likely fell into a role that protected you during that time. The roles are:

1. Addict/Victim

2.Scapegoat

3. Hero

4. Lost child

5.Enabler

The important thing to remember is that you do not have to live in this role. You get to choose how you want to change that. You can challenge family values and beliefs to create your own but that doesn't come naturally. As human being, we innately want to be accepted by our families. If we are challenging our beliefs than it can feel like we are betraying our family.

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This week I am speaking with dr. Menajie Turner. She is located in LA, CA. She is a mother of a six year old daughter, runs a thriving group practice and is recovering perfectionism. Throughout her own personal journey, she realized many others were struggling with the same thing. She focuses on helping other recover from their perfectionism to live a wholesome life that doesn't feel filled with so much anxiety. I know perfectionism is one area I am always working on because I can see how it directly impacts those around me. We don't have to perfect it  (pun intended) but we can practice not allowing it to interfere with our life and understanding its source. Listen for tidbits that can help you begin to let go of being perfect and just be you. 

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This week I am talking with the amazing Meleah and Manda. AKA: The sisters that stray. They are on a mission to help women rise up, reclaim their power and their right o pleasure. We are talking about attachment styles on the episode today but more specifically anxious attachment. I have friend who has attended their retreats and couldn't say enough good things about it. I highly recommend checking our their retreats and give yourself a gift that you deserve. We dive deep into anxious attachment theory. This is one of the four relationship attachments. Anxious attachment can look a variety of ways in relationships but typically shows itself through jealousy, neediness, worry and fear. 

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This week I am speaking with Hunter Clark-Fields. I am a long time fan of Hunter and her podcast. I came across her content when I felt defeated with my own parenting approach and struggles with my child. Hunter is the author of raising good humans. Her goal is to change generational patterns through mindfulness parenting techniques. She has many tools to help decrease yelling by increasing your connection with your kiddos. Hunter and I talk about how the pressures from society influence parents but mothers more specifically. We often think she should do it all which doesn't leave much room for us to be present and in-tune with our kiddos. Listen to the entire interview so helpful tips if this is an area that you are wanting to explore. 

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First, I discuss how compartmentalizing can be helpful and hurtful. I understand that it can be difficult to open up Pandora's box but I am challenging you to look at why you are avoiding it. I talk about different things that can be helpful while navigating this thing called life. Compartmentalizing is a trauma response and survival technique we use to protect ourselves when things feel overwhelming. There are times when we have the capacity to process and other times we do not.  I am also tackling the topic of how we “should” all over ourselves. How often do you put high expectations on yourself with “shoulds”. Maybe to go to the gym? To clean the house? To get a project done? To write that paper? It is important to understand the impact that “shoulding” will have on your internal environment. Stay tuned for the entire episode for helpful tips.

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Today on the show, I am talking about a topic that I continue to learn about but that is also near to the heart. I discuss the following:

• My own healing through EMDR. 
• Body takes on stress and remembers it even if you don’t consciously know that it is happening
• Simple things can throw you into a spiral
• Dis-ease: Finding the root cause
• Changing the signals that are affecting the cells

The poly vagal theory talks all about nervous system regulation. It explores how our thoughts influence our healing. If we have limiting beliefs such as “I can't do this”,  “Good things never happen for me”, “I will never be that successful” “I will never walk again” “I live in constant pain” ect then these thoughts re-enforce that pathway making it stronger.

In order to heal the body, you must recognize and release it.

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Hey friends!!

I am talking with Ashley Sondergaard today! She is a Self-Care Guru and mother of three. Ashley is the host of Yoga Magic Podcast and Astrology Coach. Ashley and I talk about what self-care really means and how to utilize it in a world of busyness. She provides simple ways that you can care for yourself even in stressful life ages and stages. Ashley is amazing at birth chart readings and now offers co-sessions with Sara Leverette for human design readings. So if you really want to know about yourself and who you are then reach out to Ashley !

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How was addiction was the catalyst to my confidence??

I don’t speak about my recovery often enough. I'm not sure why but my guess is because I burned out in the field of chemical dependency and have been focusing on other areas to help people grow. I have grown as well. I haven't necessarily grown away from my recovery but I have grown within it.  I find it important to re-visit the roots of why I am here to day and who I am today because of those roots.

These are some of the milestones and moments that catapulted self-confidence:

• Trying new things and discovering I liked them
• Facing hard situations without drugs
• Walking through shame and confronting it
• Being vulnerable with positive outcomes
• Advocacy for self in the face of adversity

Please share your recovery story !! You can schedule to be on the show! Recovery from addiction, food, trauma, or whatever journey you are on right now :) 

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Hey friends!!

I am joined by Erika Straub today for a little chat about attachment styles. She is a relationship coach. She has her bachelors in psychology with a Masters in Depth Psychology.

She touches on her own story which is what led her into doing this work with others. She recognized how her own attachment styles were impacting her romantic relationships. We dive into the four attachment styles which are formed based on environment, relationship and trauma in our life. The nervous system remembers these experiences which translate into our lives now. Erika emphasizes how these patterns can be altered and changed so you can live a freer life that isn’t bogged down by childhood trauma.

Today I am talking with Leya Vandoren. She is a creative coach, writer, podcaster and world traveler. Leya discusses different ways we can tap into our playful and creative side without being extreme. There are some simple ways to be creative, maybe things you are already doing. The biggest topic we cover is writing. Writing can be a massive form of not only creativity but self-healing. It allows you to tap into centers that we can’t always consciously speak aloud.

Hey friends!

What would your definition of perfectionism be? How does striving for perfectionism keep you from achieving your goals? What happens when you aren’t perfect?

Many of these concepts I have talked about on the show before. All arrows point to perfectionism. We fear others seeing us as unworthy so we compensate by trying to be the best at what we do to mask our character defects.

• Fear of failure.
• Fear of making mistakes. will no longer be accepted. Trying to be perfect is a way of trying to protect themselves from criticism, rejection, and disapproval.
• All-or-none thinking.
• Overemphasis on “shoulds”
• Comparison to others

Perfectionism leads us down a nasty bumpy road filled with potholes, detours and bad weather. You can have goals without expectations which will lead to more positive outcomes and overall improved self-esteem.

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Hey Loyal Listeners!!

As we wrap up 2022, I wanted to spend some time exploring the top five episodes and why I believe they were the most popular. These episodes were:

1 Stop Letting Fear Drive The Bus and Measure Of Self-Worth

2 Climbing Out of Depression with Adriana

3 Why Am I So Heady ]

4 Three Steps To Stop Struggling and Start Living

5 What The Fuck Is Self-Acceptance

5 things I learned in 2022

• I love and hate slowing down
• I am more productive when I don’t have as many things going on
• That I dont always need to be in a stage of self-growth
• I am learning to give myself grace
• I learned to give myself validation and credit for reaching my goals no matter how big or small I thought they were.

Thank you all so much for listening this year. I hope you keep enjoying many more episodes to come with some amazing interviews!! Happy New Year!

Hey podcast friends!

Overthinking leads to increased feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, obsession, fixation, and feelings of unworthiness. It leads to unhelpful thoughts and emotions much like a rocking chair. It gives us something to do but doesn't get us anywhere. When we overthink, it is our attempt to control a situation to help ease our anxiety but ultimately it increases it. 

The cycle of overthinking:

1. Interaction with someone

2. Ruminate about that interaction

3. Feelings of guilt and shame

4. Impact on your persona life: disconnect from others, increase depression, short-tempered, isolated, and other symptoms

There are ways to manage excessive thoughts and obsessions. The first step is awareness of the thoughts. The next step is acceptance vs. wishing it away. When we try to wish it away, we will only become more frustrated. Stayed tuned for the end because I recommend a few grounding skills that can help when these thoughts become too much.