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AP 405: "How can I reliably carry out tasks when I feel stuck with overwhelm?" || Coaching Call with Sarah May 30, 2022

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“I never thought I could make space for something that is fulfilling, but can also be stressful and uncomfortable.” That is just one of the a-ha moments Sarah uncovered in today's coaching call. Many of you will relate to some aspect of her life, whether it's her season of motherhood, balancing full time work, or her grapple with perfectionism and fulfillment.

Sarah's initial concern is how to reliably carry out her tasks when she feels stuck with overwhelm, but as we dig deeper we uncover all of the things at play in this struggle. As I guide Sarah to look at the practical, as well as deep, changes she can start to make, you can apply the same to your circumstances.

From this episode you can take away the permission to be human and do things imperfectly. Plus, create a practical habit that will help you refocus in those moments of overwhelm that we all experience.

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AP 404: How do you get into gardening with no prior experience? || with Nicole Williams May 26, 2022

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Listen to Nicole, a community member just like you, who is a mother and dietitian with lots of fun hobbies. She had no prior experience with gardening, but grew her passion from a desire to give it a try. From a few chickens and too many pepper plants, hear how Nicole and her family are essentially running a suburban homestead through "structure in the madness."

If gardening has been a specific item on your Do Something List, then this episode should give you a lot of ideas to just get started! And if gardening is still not for you, feel inspired by the story of someone who started small and found something they're successful with, despite ups and downs along the way.

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AP 403: Self-Care to Support Yourself When You Don't Feel Like Yourself || with Mia Hemstad May 23, 2022

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Have you ever found yourself in the position of feeling complete overwhelm, maybe even anxiety or depression, knowing you desperately need to take care of yourself but are simultaneously unable to? Whether it's the small things like eating, or showering, to the big things like enjoying a creative hobby, we sometimes forget to support ourselves in those ways when we need it the most.

Mia Hemstad is a mother of two and a self-care coach, who has dealt personally and professionally with severe depression and PTSD. She shares one of the scariest moments she realized how lacking her self-care had become, and it may be all too relatable to some listeners. Tune in for a very real examination of why you're prone to neglecting yourself and how to change that in ways that actually matter.

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AP 402: Start with the Bookends May 19, 2022

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If you're feeling ready to create some new habits, or even one new habit, but stuck on where to begin, then you are not alone! Today's short episode tackles this topic, and offers an exclusive sneak peak from my Sticky Habits course.

My goal is to help real women like me, who value progress over perfection, who are busy, but who are seeking growth. So even if you are busy, and your day is easily interrupted, don't count yourself out. My tip today, to start with the bookends, will anchor your day and your habits in a way that keeps you feeling supported and true to yourself.

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AP 401: How we are overhauling our family culture with a year of FUN! || with Monica and Brad Packer May 16, 2022

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I can't imagine we are alone in feeling like after the last couple (very stressful) years, our family was in need of some healing. Even our young children were feeling the same increasing strain that we felt as individuals, and parents.

In this episode, my husband, Brad, details how schedules, bedtimes, and cleaning the house had taken precedence over enjoying one another's presence. And I share what came to me from the passenger's seat during our New Year's Day drive: this needed to be our year of FUN!

We want to encourage you to identify your family's values (with tips on how to do that!) so that you can change the culture in your home to be one that serves you, rather than scares you. From small steps, to the bigger picture we're getting personal in hopes of showing you what a similar overhaul may do for you, too.

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AP 400: How to Tap Into Your EMOTIONS and FEELINGS to Help Your THOUGHTS || Growth Spurt May 12, 2022

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When I first started seeing a therapist for my eating disorder years ago, they asked something of me that I still think about often. It had to do with controlling my thoughts, and as a result I've had a lot of practice sorting through my thoughts, but also how emotions and feelings are connected - and how they are different.

Based on my own experience I have some tried and true tips for connecting to yourself by identifying your emotions and feelings, to better help you gain control over your thoughts. It's time to get curious about what your mind and body are telling you, to help you gain clarity in tangible and logical ways.

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AP 399: How to Set Boundaries with Loved Ones, ESPECIALLY When it's Hard || with Dr. Julie Hanks May 09, 2022

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It's time to tackle one of most highly requested topics for the podcast, and that is boundaries. Today I am joined by a therapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, who answers our most pressing questions on the issue. This includes my biggest one, "Do I have to tell other people that I have boundaries around them?" She answers that as well as some others that may surprise you.

In addition to our frank discussion on boundaries, her insight on introspection and our thoughts is worth your time spent listening. Tune in for the permission you need to move forward with identifying your boundaries, then sticking to them, and why it's crucial to your overall well-being.

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