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Episode 370: Perfectionism, Courage, and Personal Power with Martina Barnes Jan 13, 2021

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Happy Wednesday! It’s been a full week since we watched or listened in horror as rioters breached the U.S. Capitol. In this episode, I have a quick chat (before our interview) with Jessica Sharp, my personal friend, and DEI consultant. As I’ve conveyed before, personal development and social justice work are directly connected, so Jessica and I discuss our thoughts on, “This isn’t who we are” (referring to the U.S.) and more.

Switching gears, when it comes to personal development and behaviors like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-achieving - the goal isn’t eradicating them. Instead, it’s recognizing when these behaviors jump into the driver’s seat and learning to draw on tools to help maneuver the road ahead. This week, Martina Barnes joins me to talk about these behaviors, how to recognize when they are taking over our “life bus,” and how to harness your reliable personal power.

Martina G. Barnes is an experienced psychotherapist, life fulfillment coach, and master intuitive who helps high-achieving women transform the areas in their lives where they lack reliable personal power. She teaches women practical ways to shift how they show up for themselves and express Reliable Personal Power in every area of their lives.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Recognizing that personal development work and social justice work are interwoven. (5:16)
Common default behaviors women struggle with such as perfectionism, control, and people-pleasing and how Martina applies those behaviors to what she calls the “Life Bus” analogy. (20:00)
What blocks high-achieving women from having Reliable Personal Power. (25:20)
Not wanting to be perceived a certain way (ie: a bitch or aggressive, when standing up for yourself). (27:25)
Opening ourselves to deeper intimacy and friendships - courage brings so many beautiful rewards. (34:10)
How trauma impacts connection to your intuition. (42:16)

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Episode 369: Self-Help, Goals, and Productivity with Charlie Gilkey Jan 06, 2021

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Last year was a year where many had a lot to carry. As we enter 2021, all of that heaviness won’t magically go away. But, as the new year approached I got to thinking about the new year and goals. I wanted to talk about it, but not in the usual ‘’Let's talk about goals, yahoo!” kind of way. So, Charlie Gilkey is back on the show! He offers a unique perspective on self-help, goals, and productivity.

Charlie helps people start finishing the stuff that matters. He's the founder of Productive Flourishing, author of the book Start Finishing (2019) and The Small Business Lifecycle (2012), and host of the Productive Flourishing podcast.

In this episode you’ll hear:

As we step into a new year, Charlie offers some ways you can be more present in your life. (7:35)
How and why you should identify your genius when it comes to tackling goals. Plus, why you should pay attention to the linguistics you use around your goals. (13:18)
How supporters, a support system, or a success pack can help you move forward with intention. (17:39)
Three strategies for tackling your plans and goals in order to finish strong. (40:48)

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Episode 368: Discipline, Confidence, and Mental Toughness with Dre Baldwin Dec 23, 2020

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There are many facets of personal development that can stand to adopt a level of discipline, similar to the discipline required by professional athletes. My guest, Dre Baldwin, is a former professional basketball player who built a publishing empire and authored an impressive 27 books. He has an interesting perspective on discipline, which is the focal point of this week’s episode.

As someone who mildly recoils at the word discipline, I was fascinated and eager for my conversation with Dre. When I think about a goal I want to achieve (whether it’s personal or professional), I make a mental list of all the things I need to do in order to complete the goal. And sometimes, y’all, just the idea of the discipline needed to succeed, it’s exhausting.Dre and I explore many areas of discipline, from how it affects success, how it helps to create confidence and builds mental toughness for everyday life.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The four pillars of Dre’s "Work On Your Game" philosophy and how you can use it in your everyday life. (9:13)
Why discipline is an important aspect of success. (11:02)
How discipline creates confidence. (18:34)
Creating mental toughness for business and life. (24:46)
Taking personal initiative for your career and business: information is great, but you need to take initiative and do something with it. (34:05)
The energy you put out is the energy you get back. (37:02)

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Episode 367: The Only One In The Room with Laura Cathcart Robbins Dec 16, 2020

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It’s no secret we are living in complicated times. Sometimes going back to the basics to focus on the present can be incredibly helpful. This week, Laura Cathcart Robbins, speaker, and host of the podcast, The Only One In The Room, joins me to talk about turning shitty situations into amazing opportunities.

Laura went viral when she wrote an article about being the only Black woman in the room at an Elizabeth Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed writing event. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Together we discussed her experience being ‘othered’, as well as, how sharing that experience encouraged people from all ethnicities, races, genders, and abilities to speak out and feel connected with one another. She also offered a transparent look into her life as a mother and addict, going into treatment, wrestling with shame, and how she is coping today. She is a true wordsmith in both her writing and in her speaking. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Laura shares her experience as the only one in the room at a retreat hosted by Liz Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed. (5:00)
How the retreats changed after Laura’s article went viral and some of the lessons she learned from the entire experience. (11:25)
Laura talks openly about being a mom in recovery from addiction. (22:08)
Words of encouragement for living in these trying times. (42:25)

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Episode 366: Understanding Grief with Christina Rasmussen Dec 09, 2020

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We’ve all experienced some form of grief over the last several months; grieving our life before COVID, people we’ve lost and more. Joining me for a deep and transformative conversation about grief is acclaimed grief educator, Christina Rasmussen. Christina is also the author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go? and host of The Dear Life Podcast.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Christina describes grief as a catalyst for redefining entry. She shares about her philosophy on grief and the process of reentry or returning to life. (5:13)
Invisible losses: any experience that broke your heart and how they dictate the narrative of your life. (10:39)
Grief, COVID-19, and being triggered by invisible losses. (20:43)
How to know when you are ready to do life reentry work. (24:48)
Does reentry or returning to life mean you won’t experience waves of grief? (26:58)
The phases of reentry or returning to life. (36:47)

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Episode 365: Hypnotherapy and Your Subconscious Mind with Amy E. Smith Dec 02, 2020

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Over the last few months, I’ve been exploring various personal development modalities with my guests. Another area that has been of interest to me is hypnotherapy. To explore this topic and discuss how we can utilize hypnotherapy to transform our subconscious mind is my bestie, Amy E. Smith. Amy is a certified and credentialed confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. She is also a certified hypnotherapist who aids hundreds of women in stepping into their authentic power and craft the lives they desire. Together we discuss various methods that can help you analyze and address the state of your subconscious mind, including emotional freedom technique (EFT), dreams and what they mean, as well as what your handwriting can tell you.

In this episode you’ll hear:

From a lay person’s perspective, Amy describes hypnotherapy. (12:38)
How the conscious and subconscious work and what it has to do with the inner critic. (19:35)
EFT: what it is and how it can help. (26:03)
Handwriting analysis and what it has to do with the subconscious. Plus, how Amy uses this modality in her work. (27:59)
How analyzing your dreams can help you solve problems. (37:58)

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Episode 364: Internal Family Systems with Rebecca Ching Nov 25, 2020

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There are multiple ways to heal, and you know I love to give you many avenues. This week we are exploring the topic of internal family systems and how this modality can be a powerful lens of healing. Rebecca Ching, our unofficial resident therapist returns to the show to help us understand more about this type of healing.

Rebecca is a psychotherapist, trauma-informed leadership coach, and host of the Unburdened Leader podcast. She helps established leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the curveballs of life + leadership without sacrificing their health, important relationships, and their business bottom line.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Rebecca shared an in-depth explanation of internal family systems (IFS). (4:47)
There are many ways to heal and staying curious about the various methods.(19:04)
With IFS all parts are welcome. No judgment. (27:00)
Trusting your practitioner and how to break away from a clinician you no longer trust. (30:31)
How someone might resolve a common conflict using IFS. (38:40)
This is a lifelong practice, it’s not one and done. (47:56)

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Episode 363: A Deep Dive Into Human Design with Erin Claire Jones Nov 18, 2020

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How can you have more tools to become the best version of yourself? Well, today we are going to find out how Human Design can help you get there. Erin Claire Jones is a guide, coach, and speaker who uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential.

Human Design was a new topic to me and I had so many questions for Erin! Together, we explored the different Human Design types, ways of making decisions, strategies, and more. Erin even read my Human Design chart and shared some specific insight into my true self. She provided practical tools and suggestions so you can integrate them into your own life too, plus how you can learn about your own Human Design.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Erin describes Human Design and how understanding your design gives you permission to be who you are. (4:12)
Human Design can help you in your day-to-day life, Erin explains how. (8:33)
The five different types of Human Design. (11:07)
The different ways of making decisions using your inner authority. (21:58)
Using Human Design as a tool for high performance and understanding what aspects of your design are getting you off track. (26:53)
Some strategies to help overcome dark spots or shadows in your life. (28:43)
How women can use Human Design to make full-bodied choices. (37:30)

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Episode 362: How Energy Work Can Help You Heal from Trauma with Lara Riggio Nov 11, 2020

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Are you a woman who has trouble listening to their intuition and has unresolved trauma? This week, Lara Riggio joins me to discuss using energy work to heal from trauma. She says that moving these emotions through the body is key and explains how energy healing versus talk therapy can help.

Lara is an Energy Intuitive. Her videos, classes, and sessions have helped tens of thousands discover and heal the mind/body, ancestral, and past life blocks that sabotage health and happiness. Enjoy our conversation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

I start the episode off by sharing the strategies I use to combat anxiety thought-spirals. (2:39)
How Lara helps clients create a safe space to work through unresolved trauma. (10:38)
Using energy healing to address trauma and how it helps you to retrain your reaction to it. (13:29)
Some tell-tale signs someone needs to seek out a trauma therapist. (19:45)
Reprogramming your response to triggers. Being present to the feelings you are feeling and teaching yourself to keep yourself safe. (34:16)
What is happening biologically when you are triggered. (29:40)
Making decisions with greater clarity during times of anxiety. (37:59)

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Episode 361: Ancestral Healing with Ash Johns Nov 04, 2020

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Ancestors and ancestral healing is a topic I’ve been really curious about lately. And with many topics that pique my interest, I found an expert to bring onto the show to discuss it further. This week, Ash Johns, an international spiritual life coach, and ancestral healer, joins me to discuss ancestral healing, an interesting aspect of personal development.

Ash Johns is also a conscious business strategist, speaker, and creator of Creating Queendoms™, a holistic healing and business development program for visionary femm-preneurs and healers ready to create (or nurture) empires in alignment with their soul's purpose, contribute to healing the world and cultivate generational wealth through their deepest dreams and desires.

Ash starts off with an intention setting practice and then explains how she came to be a spiritual life coach and ancestral healer. (10:02)
Ancestral healing and why is it important to our lives. (20:00)
The role of a Psychosynthesis Coach and how Ash approaches the work she does. (23:56)
The intersection between courage and compassion with your ancestry. (35:00)
Some considerations before choosing a spiritual life coach or healer. (37:40)
Small steps a woman can take towards their own ancestral healing. (43:52)
Energy channeling and clearing - what is it and how it helps. (46:20)
Ash’s thoughts on the spirituality of witchcraft. (50:00)

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