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Episode 380: The intersection between mental health and social justice with Mia Hemstad Mar 24, 2021

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This week Mia Hemstad, mental health advocate and social justice activist, joins me for a discussion about major depressive disorder, the intersection between mental health and politics, and how women can make themselves a priority by doing one small thing a day.

Mia and I had recorded this episode several months ago. I was waiting to release it for various reasons (which I share in this episode). Like many, I saw the recent interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, where Meghan shared her story of suicide ideation. During my conversation with Mia, she shared her own story of suicide ideation, as did I. Therefore, I felt it was important to share this episode now. It’s relevant and after the year we’ve experienced, an important one to discuss. I hope this episode is helpful to you.

How Mia became a mental health advocate and social justice activist out of necessity. “Mental health and politics are connected.” (6:34)
How women can make themselves a priority by doing one small thing a day to nourish themselves. And, a reminder from Mia that, “Healing is not a checklist.” (15:56)
Mia’s major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation story.(26:48)
How to handle overwhelming emotions. (46:32)

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Episode 379: The Power of Legacy with Chelsea Stevenson Mar 17, 2021

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What do henna, legacy, and living unapologetically all have in common? They are just some of the facets that make up Chelsea Stevenson’s work. Chelsea joins me this week for a conversation about the power in legacy.

Chelsea is a professional henna artist, business strategist, and homeschooling mother of three. During our time together, we discussed a variety of topics including her motivation for building a table rather than taking a seat at an existing one, and honoring your values. She offered poignant takeaways, including this one, “The decisions we make, the actions we take, and the words we say are powerful. And, we have to own how they impact the world around us.”

In this episode you’ll hear:

A brief history of henna and its use as a medium to create art. (4:47)
Why Chelsea’s motivation is to build her own table instead of taking a seat at a table that already exists. (7:26)
The power in the legacy we leave and why it is important. (8:23)
Living unapologetically and honoring your values. (21:58)
How Chelsea went from a social worker to a Hennapreneur. (26:56)
Struggling with negative self-talk and negativity bias. (33:05)
Steps to stand in your authority and position yourself as the artist/entrepreneur/changemaker you want to be in this world. (36:55)

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Episode 378: Imposter Complex and Taking Bold Action with Amy Ahlers Mar 10, 2021

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🎉✍ Join Amy Ahlers and I live on Wednesday, March 16th, for a free writing workshop: Top 10 Kick-Ass Tips to Get Your Writing Project Started and Complete. If you want to write a book, self-publish one, go the traditional route of publishing, or are simply curious about what it takes to launch your next writing project, join us. For all the details and to register, go here. We hope to see you on the 16th! ✍ 🎉

Speaking of Amy Ahlers, she returns to the show this week to talk about the imposter complex and the inner-critic. Plus, we share some of the ways our inner-mean girl shows up during the creation of our writing projects and some of the strategies we employ to calm her down. Amy is a Master Women’s Leadership and Life Coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. She is on a mission to stop women from self-bullying and being hard on themselves so they can make their greatest possible contribution. Enjoy our conversation!

In this episode you’ll hear:

How imposter complex shows up for women who want to start something new or complete a big project. (3:56)
Some ways in which we handle our own imposter complex, including how we change the narrative. (6:39)
Experiencing upper limit problems and how we deal. (10:13)
Amy answers the question, “Is writing a book for everyone?” (23:30)
What we love and do not love about writing. (27:33)

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Episode 377: Worthiness, Guilt, and Emotional Regulation with Heather Chauvin Mar 03, 2021

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Heather Chauvin is back on the show! Our conversation answers the question, “What is worth your time and energy?” Heather is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home. She is also the author of the book, Dying to Be a Good Mother.

We examine what is truly worthy of your time, discuss emotional regulation and Heather’s Red/Yellow/Green zone methodology. Finally, we explore the topic of managing your energy and surrendering to guilt.

“You’ve got to feel the discomfort in order to feel the good stuff.” ~ Heather Chauvin

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Heather’s grandmother inspired her ‘shit or get off the pot’ moment, and led her to write her first book, Dying to Be a Good Mother. (9:52)
Heather shares her Stage-4 Cancer diagnosis journey. (10:27)
The “million-dollar minute” concept. “If every sixty seconds of your life is worth one million dollars - are you satisfied with your investment?” (22:23)
The Red, Yellow, and Green Zones and how they can be used in your life and at work. (28:30)
Energetic time management is reverse engineering of how you want to feel. (33:31)
A conversation about guilt: “Who benefits from you feeling guilty?” (36:04)

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Episode 376: Disappointments, Transformation, and Productivity with Sam Bennett Feb 24, 2021

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I have one of my favorite people back on the show, Samantha Bennett! Sam is an artist, writer, poet, actress, and creativity/productivity, specialist. She is also a dear friend. She re-joins me to talk about a variety of personal development topics, including friendships, the concept of re-parenting yourself, and how to handle disappointment.

Sam is the creator of The Organized Artist Company, dedicated to helping tens of thousands of creative people get unstuck, helping them to focus and move forward on their goals. This episode is very much a ‘greatest hits’ compilation between Sam and me. We hope you enjoy it!

In this episode you’ll hear:

Handling life’s disappointments and giving yourself grace. “Disappointment is taking score too soon.” (10:40)
Some helpful strategies for re-parenting yourself. (15:59)
Sam helps us to think about productivity in a different way. (19:13)
Nothing is more important than your transformation. (31:46)
The one thing that determines the quality of your life. (35:44)

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Episode 375: The Accidental Alpha Woman with Karen Wright Feb 17, 2021

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Have you ever been in a situation where you had to be something you didn’t intend to be? Maybe it was taking care of aging parents, or you were thrust into single-motherhood. That is what this week’s guest refers to as an Accidental Alpha Woman. Author and Master Certified Coach, Karen Wright, joins me to talk about being the accidental alpha woman, how to reconnect with the real you, and create a life that has more ease. We also discuss what it means to be strong as a woman, dealing with judgment, and not making yourself small at the expense of others' comfort. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Karen’s personal experience inspired her to write, “The Accidental Alpha Woman,” plus she explains what an Accidental Alpha Woman is. (4:16)
The importance of identifying your values and how that can help define what is important to you in a relationship. (11:00)
The reason women feel the need to “carry the world on their shoulders” and be strong. (12:09)
How to reconnect with the real “you” and create a life that has greater community, ease, and fun using the R.E.C.E.I.V.E framework. (25:22)
Why it’s important for women to find their voice. (28:33)
Internalized misogyny and the alpha woman. (33:52)

Book Giveaway! We are giving away two copies of Karen Wright’s book, Accidental Alpha Woman. Listen to this episode for all the details!

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Episode 374: Burnout and Asking for Help with Joanna Denton Feb 10, 2021

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I’ve talked about burnout many times on this podcast and I’m no stranger to it. In fact, in 2020, I took an 8-month break from Instagram partly due to burnout. So I wanted to have an expert on to talk specifically about this topic. Joining me to explore this widespread issue is two-time TEDx speaker, Joanna Denton. In 2014, after two burnouts in five years, Joanna decided to leave the tax world behind and change her life completely. Today, she's a speaking and executive coach for thought leaders, business executives, and entrepreneurs.

Burnout is something many women struggle with - no matter their life’s circumstances and is more prevalent than we actually think. Together, Joanna and I discuss the different phases of burnout, the lessons Joanna learned from her journey back from it, and how to ask for help when you are feeling mentally or physically burnt out.

Why it is so difficult for leaders to talk about burnout, and what can we do to make it easier. (6:20)
The difference between depression and burnout. (8:00)
Joanna’s burnout journey and how her life improved as a result of her burnouts. (12:18)
The biggest lessons Joanna learned during her journey back from burnout. (17:22)
Joanna’s book “The Different Truth", what the title means and how it encourages readers to start a conversation about choices and step into a new truth. (37:08)
Asking for help and being vulnerable. (45:47)

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Episode 373: How to Embrace Your “Too Muchness” with Leslie Lyons Feb 03, 2021

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Why are women perceived (or misunderstood) as angry? And, what can we do about it? That's just one of the many topics covered during my conversation with Leslie Lyons. Leslie is Founder of Bombshell Movement Studio in Chicago (a sensual movement studio), host of the Beyond the Pole: Tales from the CEO podcast, and a sales and leadership coach for female entrepreneurs.

Together we also discuss embracing your “too muchness,” using your quiet strength to speak up, and exploring women’s empowerment in some nontraditional ways. We also have a very candid conversation about Christianity.

“The work of feminism, at the heart of it is liberation, and liberation starts with using your voice.” Leslie Lyons

In this episode you’ll hear:

Leslie’s personal story of how she came to her work as a leadership coach and owner of a sensual movement studio in Chicago.
Anger’s purpose and why women are perceived (and misunderstood) as angry and what we can do about it.
How a woman can embrace her ‘too-muchness’ “You weren’t put on this Earth to blend into the background.”
Unshakeable leadership - what it is and some ways women can harness it.
We discuss Christianity, self-awareness, and how our spirituality evolved over time.

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Episode 372: How to Be Resilient In Tough Times with Fawn Germer Jan 27, 2021

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Hard conversations, resilience, and boundaries are some of the cornerstones of personal development. And, they happen to be some of the topics covered during this week’s show. Joining me to discuss all things personal development is my guest (and dear friend), Fawn Germer. Fawn is the best-selling author of nine books, including an Oprah Book. She is one of America's top women's leadership speakers and is the top-ranked woman on the prestigious Global Guru's List of best leadership and motivational speakers worldwide.

Together we discuss enduring great loss, coping with grief, and why boundaries are essential. When I think of one word to sum up our conversation, it is resilience. As Fawn so perfectly stated, “Every shitstorm ends.” And as her mother once told her, “It doesn’t matter what happens to you, it matters what you do with it.”

🚨 Book Giveaway! 🚨 Tune in to hear how you can win a free copy of Fawn’s latest book, Coming Back! How to Win the Job You Want When You've Lost the Job You Need.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How a Google search which included the words, “Life Coach + Bullshit,” led to our long-lasting friendship. (4:32)
Why Fawn dislikes motivational speakers, even though she is one! Plus, her journey to becoming a motivational speaker and author. (7:00)
How Fawn endured a year of extreme loss - and why she says, “Every shitstorm ends.” (23:14)
The fastest way to stop a downward spiral. (28:01)
Uncomfortable conversations and how to make peace with them. (33:04)

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Episode 371: The Interconnection Between Race and Women’s Empowerment with Laura Cathcart Robbins Jan 20, 2021

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Laura Cathcart Robbins is back on the show this week! She joins me for an essential conversation about racism, how the lack of conversations about race can be scarring for children, and the pain and trauma of race relations between black and white women. Laura is a freelance culture writer and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. I am thrilled to have her back on the show!

And just to be clear: If we are going to make the world a better place and make ourselves better humans, we must continue to have conversations about race and do the work. Because when we are talking about women’s empowerment, we’re talking about feminism, and when we’re talking about feminism, we’re talking about patriarchy; and when we’re talking about patriarchy, we’re talking about white supremacy. It’s all connected.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What white parents should be teaching their children about racism. (5:06)
Why black women find it hard to trust white women. “Some of us are dealing with unprecedented grief. We are broken with pain and unvalidated anger.”(20:12)
Laura offers an intimate glimpse into her interracial relationship and how the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery affected it. (36:10)

http://yourkickasslife.com/371

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