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The Power of Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni Mar 10, 2024

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Katharine Giovanni, is an award-winning best-selling author with twelve best-selling books under her belt, including her latest, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power." A leading figure in the concierge industry, Katharine's innovative spirit led her to establish the first association for independent concierges, revolutionizing the field for over twenty years. Her wisdom has earned her spotlights on major media platforms such as ABC News Nightline, CBS News, and Good Morning America, among others.

Beyond her professional achievements, Katharine's journey as a breast cancer survivor serves as a beacon of strength and inspiration.

In this episode:

Katharine shares her inspiring journey from anger to forgiveness, starting with difficult experiences in her youth.
She explains the importance of forgiveness for personal growth and shares her own transformative process.
Katharine breaks down the forgiveness process, emphasizing the need to start with smaller grievances before tackling bigger ones.
She highlights the selfish nature of forgiveness, emphasizing that it's for your own well-being rather than letting someone off the hook.
Katharine offers practical advice on forgiveness, including making lists, rating grievances, and understanding the energy behind forgiveness.
She discusses the impact of forgiveness on one's energy and how it attracts positive experiences into one's life.
Katharine shares insights from her book, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness," and provides tips on where to find it, concluding with a reminder to be kind to oneself.

Contacting Katharine:

Website: http://www.KatharineGiovanni.com

On social:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanni

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PPtlSUPldGNl9mIRRtAmA

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

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Stress-Less Living Through Movement with Cheryl Whitelaw Mar 02, 2024

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Cheryl Whitelaw is a Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. She supports her clients to learn through their movement so they can function well in all the verbs that make life worth living. Her clients share a desire to live with vitality. She calls her approach, “Kind Power”; she supports her clients to cultivate their somatic intelligence so they can care for themselves in every movement, feel connected and secure in their environment and generate resilience and resourcefulness to step into challenges and aspirations with power and potency.

Cheryl is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, Integral Master Coach and Being in Movement practitioner . She trains Aikido and Nei Gong and is preparing for her black belt test in 2024. Our POISE class is taught by Brad Schultz, her Aikido teacher. Brad is a lifelong meditator and student of internal martial arts. He lives what he teaches. Cheryl is thrilled to make available to people who will never step on a martial arts mat the internal technologies that create greater resilience, wisdom and inner poise.

In this episode:

Cheryl Whitelaw shares her journey from a sedentary lifestyle to becoming a movement specialist.
She explains how she discovered the importance of somatic intelligence and connecting with one's body.
Cheryl discusses her approach of "kind power" which emphasizes listening to the body and moving with less effort.
She offers practical tips for reducing stress through simple body awareness exercises, like dropping tension in the jaw and belly.
Cheryl talks about the impact of movement habits on long-term health and vitality, urging listeners to cultivate healthy movement practices.
She introduces her "movement wisdom quiz for midlifers" aimed at helping people assess their movement habits and make positive changes. You can take the quiz here: https://www.peaceandpower.ca/categories/movement-wisdom-quiz

Cheryl's words of wisdom encourage listeners to reconnect with the joy of movement and invest in their physical well-being.

Contacting Cheryl:

https://www.peaceandpower.ca/

On Social:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPGbKXBhyvnriYd-8Zd8ixQ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylwhitelaw/

https://www.facebook.com/yourkindofpower

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Navigating Trauma: Reclaiming Your Power with Brooke Kekos Feb 24, 2024

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Brooke Kekos, RTT Therapist, Trauma Recovery Coach, who helps women heal from childhood trauma and abusive relationships. She is an author, international speaker and domestic violence abuse advocate.

In this episode:

Brooke explains how her own healing journey inspired her to help other women and transition into her current line of work.
She describes Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) as a method that combines various therapeutic approaches to address trauma and create new neural pathways for empowerment.
Brooke talks about the importance of understanding childhood belief systems and how they impact women's experiences in abusive relationships.
She emphasizes the need for a support system and encourages women to educate themselves about abusive dynamics to recognize their situations.
Brooke discusses the role of the nervous system in responding to stress and trauma and offers tips for self-care and awareness to regulate stress responses.
She introduces her "nervous system reboot session" aimed at helping individuals identify their dominant stress response and providing tools for self-regulation and empowerment. You can click here to book your appointment: https://calendly.com/lifecoachinggoddess

Contacting Brooke:

https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/

On Social:

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Transforming Fear into Love with Atousa Raissyan Feb 15, 2024

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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.

In this episode:

Atousa shares her journey and passion for guiding people to release their traumas and live more heart-centered lives.
She discusses the origins of fear, tracing it back to generations of trauma and imbalance of power throughout history.
She talks about the negative side effects of living in fear include anger, depression, anxiety, and various physical illnesses.
Atousa advises listeners to connect with their bodies, take responsibility for their lives, and practice love and gratitude daily to shift from fear to love.
She emphasizes incorporating simple practices like expressing gratitude for everyday moments, such as waking up, showering, or enjoying a cup of coffee.
Atousa highlights her book, "Change Yourself, Change the World: Transform Your Life From Fear-based Living To Choosing Love And Seeing Magic" which offers tools and guidance for transforming fear-based living into choosing love and experiencing magic.
She encourages listeners to slow down, savor life's moments, and focus on positivity rather than fear, suggesting that small acts of joy and gratitude can cultivate a sense of safety, support, and love in the world.

Contacting Atousa:

https://www.atousaraissyan.com

On Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/atousar/

https://www.instagram.com/soulystic/

https://www.instagram.com/belove_seelove/

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Core Transformation: Unveiling Your True Power with Alina Nikishina Feb 10, 2024

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Alina Nikishina is a Transformational Coach & Mentor for Entrepreneurs, and she loves helping folks transform subconscious patterns of self sabotage into inner resourcefulness and wellbeing.

Alina is unique is that she uses the Core Transformation method - which is a form of "parts work", and this gentle method works powerfully to transform things on a subconscious level, even when there's resistance or doubt that things can change.

In this episode:

Alina explains that subconscious beliefs and behaviors formed in childhood can hold us back in adulthood, causing stress and limiting our potential.
She shares her journey of transitioning from a stable career in accounting to entrepreneurship, highlighting the need to overcome ingrained beliefs about safety and conformity.
Alina discusses the Core Transformation Method, a gentle approach that works on a subconscious level to address resistance and doubt, reducing stress and promoting well-being.
She contrasts this method with hypnotherapy, emphasizing the active participation and dialogue involved in Core Transformation.
Alina are encourages listeners to explore different modalities for personal growth and to be gentle with themselves as they uncover and address subconscious patterns.

Contacting Alina:

https://www.alinanikishina.com/

On Social:

https://www.instagram.com/heyalinan/

https://www.youtube.com/@heyalinan

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Empowerment Through Trauma Healing with Lainne Love Feb 03, 2024

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Lainne Love is an award winning spiritual psychology coach and bestselling author, leading-edge healer, founder + CEO of A Bigger Mission, and a very proud Momma.

In this episode:

Lainne talks about her own challenges, growing up in a chaotic environment, and her pursuit of trauma healing. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's experiences and the power of shifting perspective.
Lainne shares her own dark moments and the turning point where she realized the need for deep, transformative work. She highlights the significance of acknowledging the common denominator in life's challenges, which is oneself.
She xplaining the impact of subconscious programming, Lainne stresses the importance of addressing deep-seated beliefs and traumas. She recommends various modalities and emotional awareness to initiate change.
Lainne introduces her recent book, "A Bigger Mission," featuring stories of trauma healing and tools to aid personal development. The book aims to resonate with readers and offers a workbook with practical tools for self-discovery.
Lainne generously offers a free call to provide support in trauma healing and guidance, emphasizing her commitment to uplifting others on their personal journeys.
Lainne leaves the audience with a powerful message – you can do it, especially when it's hard. She encourages everyone to keep getting back up and to share their stories because each person matters and is essential to creating a better world.

Contacting Lainne:

https://lainne.com

On Social

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainnelove

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https://www.facebook.com/lainnelove/

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EFT (Tapping) Magic - Quick Stress Relief with Maria Yakimchuk Jan 27, 2024

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Maria Yakimchuk is a Certified Transformational EFT Coach who empowers moms to Rise, Heal, and Thrive by embracing their authentic power and inner wisdom, deeply healing themselves and manifesting the motherhood of their dreams.

With her unique coaching approach that blends EFT (Tapping), Self-Compassion work, and deep knowledge of maternal mental health, she helps moms heal their own childhood traumas, break free from dysfunctional patterns, and eliminate shame and guilt, so they can thrive in motherhood and create new healthy family norms for themselves and their children.

In this episode:

Maria discusses her personal struggle with postpartum depression and how EFT became a transformative tool in her healing process.
She talks about EFT, also known as tapping, how it involves stimulating acupressure points to activate and calm the nervous system, offering a unique approach to emotional well-being.
Maria highlights the versatility of EFT, addressing issues such as negative beliefs, stress, and even physical pain, providing relief for overwhelmed business owners.
Maria guides listeners through a short EFT session focused on managing stress and creating mental space for business owners who feel time-pressed. Instructions start at: Session starts at:
Maria emphasizes the importance of radical self-care, introducing a mini-course designed to help women, especially mothers and business owners, deepen their self-care practices.
Maria's words of wisdom encourage self-reflection, respecting seasonal rhythms, and taking the time to plan and build foundations for personal and professional growth.
Maria discusses her Self Paced Radical Self-Care for Moms Mini Course https://mariayakimchuk.podia.com/radical-self-care-for-moms

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EFT Session Info:

Instructions starts at 15:30
Session starts at 18:47

Contacting Maria:

https://www.parentonboard.com/

On Social:

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A Stress Less Fertility Journey with Ashley Holmes Jan 18, 2024

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Ashley Holmes is the CEO and founder of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. She supports women struggling with infertility to bring alignment, balance and nourish mind, body and spirit to conceive with ease.

In this episode:

Ashley shares her journey of overcoming fertility struggles through a holistic approach.
She emphasizes the importance of a holistic lifestyle change to align, balance, and nourish mind, body, and spirit for easy and natural conception.
She talks about how stress is a significant factor affecting fertility, impacting hormones, food digestion, and reproductive tissues. Ashley discusses the need to address stress proactively.
She highlights the power of Yoga Nidra meditation, a guided practice that positively influences various aspects of one's being, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation.
Ashley encourages women to explore practices like Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra meditations, chakra balancing, Reiki, and Ayurveda to optimize health and well-being.
She provides insights into the signs of stress and tension, urging women to recognize and address these signals before they escalate.
Ashley invites women to a virtual yoga retreat offering a rejuvenating reset with various practices like tapping, Tai Chi, face yoga, Yin yoga, and Yoga Nidra. The retreat provides a blissful three-hour experience accessible for 90 days. https://www.marygooden.com/offers/3byvbVEJ

Contacting Ashley:

https://holisticfertilitycoachinc.my.canva.site/

On Social:

https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/

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The Healing Power of Yoga, Meditation, and Sound with Alexandra Charles-Kersey Jan 12, 2024

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Alexandra Charles-Kersey is an Australian who moved to the US in 2014, and happily lives in Houston Texas where she founded and opened her yoga and meditation studio, Soul Tribes Yoga and Meditation. Her studio focuses on a more gentle style of yoga, making it sustainable and accessible to everyone and anyone.

Alexandra shares a calming breath technique to reduce stress and overwhelm: Inhale for a count of four, exhale for four, creating a balanced rhythm.
Alexandra emphasizes the importance of finding the right yoga style for you: Explore different studios, teachers, and practices until you discover what suits your needs.
She talks about the benefits of yoga, highlighting the importance of moving your body in all directions for longevity and injury prevention.
Alexandra explains the various types of yoga, mentioning the focus on gentle practices like Hatha vinyasa and yin yoga at her studio, Soul Tribes.
She discusses the benefits of meditation, including stress reduction, improved sleep, and calming the mind from repetitive thought cycles.
She shares insights into sound meditation, also known as a sound bath, which involves instruments like crystal singing bowls to create a sense of calm and improve overall well-being.
Alexandra encourages listeners to try different wellness practices and emphasizes the accessibility of virtual classes, offering a 30-day unlimited class package for promotion – go to her website at: https://soultribeshtx.com

Contacting Alexandra:

https://soultribeshtx.com

On Social:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/alexandracharles_/

https://www.instagram.com/soultribeshtx/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soultribeshtx

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Easing Aches and Pains with Janis Isaman Jan 05, 2024

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Janis Isaman is a movement specialist based in Calgary, Canada. She is the founder of My Body Couture, a movement therapy studio that provides personalized training and rehabilitation services to clients with chronic pain, injuries, and other movement limitations. Janis has been working in the health and fitness industry for over two decades, and she has extensive training and experience in various movement modalities, including Pilates, yoga, and functional movement.

In this episode:

Janis her personal journey from overcoming pain and injury to founding My Body Couture, a movement therapy studio.
Janis explains that her inspiration to help others came from experiencing her own challenges with pain and immobility, highlighting the importance of creating solutions for others facing similar issues.
She talks about how living with pain and physical limitations can contribute to stress, affecting not only the body but also the mind. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being.
Janis discusses the significance of movement and exercise in managing stress and anxiety, emphasizing that the human body is designed for regular, positive stress through movement. She highlights the pleasure and positive feedback associated with movement.
Janis introduces the concept of body sustainability, focusing on maintaining a neutral and functional body experience. She mentions techniques such as Yin yoga and Yamuna body rolling as effective methods for sustaining the body.
She explains her personalized approach to working with clients, tailoring routines and techniques based on individual needs. She emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take ownership of their bodies and well-being.
Janis encourages the audience to shift their perspective from traditional exercise to incorporating daily movement and body sustainability practices, likening it to preventive care, like brushing teeth. She emphasizes the unique responsibility each person has in caring for their own body.

Contacting Janis:

Website: https://mybodycouture.com
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/mybodycouture
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/mybodycouture
Elephant Journal:
https://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/janis-isaman/
LinkedIn:
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jisaman
YouTube:
https://m.youtube.com/user/janisisaman

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