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Episode 126: 38 things I’ve learned in 38 years Nov 16, 2016

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As the year comes to an end, I love thinking about not only my accomplishments, but what I’ve learned. And this year I’ve made a list of the lessons I know to be true off the top of my head, 38 to be exact.There are loads more, but here’s a start:

Cleaning up my own messes is the best way to sleep at night. This means apologizing when I’ve been an asshole and just generally doing my best to fix things I’ve made a mess of.
Taking radical responsibility for my life is the only option. No one else is responsible for my happiness. No one.
My children don’t define me. I used to think becoming a mother would be my ultimate life purpose. It isn’t. I used to have a lot of guilt and shame about that. But, I don’t anymore.
No relationship will complete me. Not a single one.
My vagina looks the way it does, and I’m okay with that, I even love it. That also goes for my boobs, tummy, and every other body part I used to hate. I’m done listening to people that tell me I need to look different.
“Taking the edge off” really needed to be examined. For me, I was taking off all the edges. And sometimes edges just need to be dealt with.
Exercise really is the best medicine.
The voice in my head that tells me I’m not enough is a liar.
Progress, not perfection.
“Let it go” is 99% of the time, the best way to solve a problem.
“No” is a complete sentence.
If I listen, my body is usually trying to tell me something.
I only apologize when I really, truly can stand behind it.
There will always be people that don’t like me and it’s not my job to change their minds. (I admit this one is still tough. It’s a one-day-at-a-time lesson.)
My parents did the best they could, with what they had at that time. And as parents, that’s all we can do.
Forgiveness is more about me, and not them.
Time really doesn’t heal all wounds—I’m in charge of that. Time helps, but being proactive is the catalyst.
All wisdom is created from healed pain.
Trying to control everything is my one-way ticket on the crazy train. Sometimes I forget this and get on board.
The comparison trap is basically made-up stories of what I think someone else’s life is like.
We’re all scared. We all have fear. The people that say they are fearless are just pretending.
None of us get out of this alive. And in the end, I want to be proud how I lived it.
If we all worked on our insides as much as we worked on our outsides, the world would change for the better.
You end up with what you put up with. Examine it and change what you don’t like.
At your funeral, no one will talk about your failures. So, keep failinguntil you get it right.
At that same funeral, no one will talk about how your body looked. Your heart and spirit matter more.
You really do catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. In other words, don’t be a dick.
Uncomfortable conversations are always hard. However, that elephant in the room isn’t going anywhere (and takes up a lot of space)—so you might as well call it out.
Most people really are too busy thinking about themselves to be obsessing about you like you think they are.
It’s usually never, ever as big a deal as we think it is. Ever.
That person that treats you like shit is a giant invitation to not be around that person ever.
If you spend time nosing in other people’s business, there’s probably something important in your life you’re purposely avoiding dealing with.
God always has your back.
Kindness really always does win.
Love is always the answer.
Having an open mind can many times blow your mind.
None of us are broken or need fixing. Improvement, yes.
Whatever you think you are, will be your truth. And you are completely in charge of that, babe.

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Episode 125: Life purpose, not apologizing for who you are, plus more…with Sally Hope Nov 09, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/125

This is a re-broadcast with Sally Hope, one of my favorite podcast guests. As many of you know my father passed away last month and I’m taking a break for a few weeks and re-airing archived episodes. I thank you for your patience during this time. Next week is a brand new episode!

Another amazing edition of the YKAL podcast is upon us! I’m here with Sally Hope, founder of The Wildheart Revolution. I love Sally’s take on life and I’m sure you will too. In this episode we talk about several different important topics...

In a recent blog post Sally talks about trying to please everyone and how to stop doing this. We discuss the gist of her post, how we’ve both learned to do our best of NOT caring so much if other people like us.
Next we talk about LIFE PURPOSE and how to actually take the pressure off ourselves in our quest to finding it. (Because in actuality that pressure is keeping you from finding it!)
Sally’s message screams to not apologize for who you are.We discuss that being your biggest self might mean having to leave some people behind and how to go about dealing with that.
One of Sally’s big things is going on adventures! I ask her where would someone start that doesn’t have a ton of time or money? This conversation segues into talking about friends (aka your tribe) and how to create that in your life. Sally has NEW ideas for you!

I’m just certain you’ll love Sally Hope as much as I do! She’s such a great inspiration full of love and authenticity. And get ready for next week for an all new episode!

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Episode 124: How Nice People Set Boundaries, with Randi Buckley Nov 02, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/124

Hey Ass kickers! Welcome to another episode of the Your Kick-Ass Life podcast! My friend Randi joins us to talk about the all-important topic of boundaries and how nice people set ‘em. Randi is THE expert of experts! She’s a life coach, hard truth-talker and creative producer of products that encourage women to step into their truth, and transform their inner and interpersonal struggles. Trust me, I KNOW boundaries are difficult and we ALL struggle with them-- whether it’s family members, co-workers, or our neighbors, we could all use some help in this area, right? On today’s show she shares with us how creating our own container of what we want in our lives sets our boundaries, what gardens have to do with boundaries and ultimately why we struggle with boundaries so much.

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Episode 123: The Power of Your Voice, with Christina Dunbar Oct 26, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/123

Hi Ass kickers,

As you’ll hear in this week's podcast episodes, my father died on last Sunday. Over the next several weeks, you’ll get some re-broadcasts of my favorite episodes. I’ve also decided to put the recovery series on hold until January. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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I’m so glad you’re here for another episode of Your Kick-Ass Life. Today we’ve got the fabulous Christina Dunbar. Christina is an actress, poet, activist and women’s leader. She offers programs for artists, entrepreneurs and wild women helping them take the stage and share their own soul story. She’s also the inspiration and creator behind her one-woman show, Dirty Me Divine.

On this episode we dive into that experience fully as well as what it means to take a stand, and why that is often difficult for women, and what steps we can take to express our unique voices.

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Episode R5: : Interview with Dawn Nickel Oct 25, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/R5

Welcome to the 5th episode in the recovery series with our guest Dawn Nickel of She Recovers. This is the last episode in this series until January when it will pick back up. In this episode you’ll hear:

Dawn has been drug and alcohol free since 1989, and then relapsed in 2000. She tells us her story.

I ask Dawn what advice do she has for someone who isn’t quite 100 percent sure they need to quit.

She tells us her advice for someone in their first few months of sobriety.

And last, I ask her to tell us one thing she’s proud of right now and one thing she’s struggling with.

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Episode 122: Getting Gutsy with Jenny Fenig Oct 19, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/122

Another YKAL podcast episode is here and as always, I’m excited you’re here to meet our guest. Jenny Fenig is a coach, yogi, mom of 3, and all around amazing woman whose message to women is get gutsy in order to find your soul’s true calling.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How has the tragic loss of her sister and two friends played a role in her finding and living her calling.
Her journey from corporate leader to yogi to business owner.
What was her moment that made her decide to release alcohol from her life.
What to say in social situations when people ask why you’re not drinking.
What are “pivot point moments” and how they can helpful for women trying to discover their soul’s calling.
And more!

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Episode R4: Interview with Holly Whitaker Oct 18, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/R4

Episode 4 in the special recovery series is an interview with Holly Whitaker. Holly is the founder of Hip Sobriety, which aims to provide a modern, holistic, accessible and desirable path to sobriety, and to remove the stigma associated with addiction (and sobriety). In this episode you’ll hear:

● Holly shares about her relationship with alcohol and when she decided it was time to quit.

● She tells us her feelings about Alcoholics Anonymous.

● What is devolution and how does it happen in addiction.

● Holly shares advice for someone new in sobriety.

● And she tells us some of the things she does to to stay sober.

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Episode 121: 5 questions women need to ask themselves Oct 12, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/121

As a coach, it’s my job to ask women questions. Lots of them. Over the years, I’ve seen patterns of the women that come to me and what questions to ask to get down to the nitty-gritty of their lives. In no particular order, here are five questions I’d love for you to answer about yourself…

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Episode R3: Interview with Laura McKowen Oct 11, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/R3

Episode 3 in the special recovery series is an interview with Laura McKowan. Laura is a mom, writer, and recovery warrior. In this episode you’ll hear:

● Laura’s progressive story of her relationship with alcohol and when she decided it was time to quit.

● We both share stories of when we felt immense shame as mothers around our drinking and the moment we both knew it was affecting our children.

● I ask Laura if she ever has that voice that tells her it might be possible to moderate.

● Laura tells us what she does to stay sober— what she’s tried that’s worked and what hasn’t worked.

Ass kickers, I hope you’re enjoying listening to these episodes as much as I enjoyed recording them with these magnificent women! If you have any specific questions you’d like me to ask the guests, please contact us to let us know!

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Episode 120: The Imposter Complex, with Tanya Geisler Oct 05, 2016

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http://yourkickasslife.com/120

Hello ass kickers! Today I’m bring you and oldie, but goodie— a re-airing of a podcast from many moons ago— an episode with my friend Tanya Geisler. She’s talking with us about the Imposter Complex, a syndrome that many of us have experience with. If you’re not sure what that is— just listen to the first few minutes and you’ll be sure to say to yourself, “Oh, wait, that’s me too!”

Tanya is Leadership Coach who’s coached hundreds of people who were ready to step into the starring roles of their lives. She’s an in-demand TEDx speaker who talks with great passion about the Impostor Complex, personal leadership, on all things joy, meaning and purpose (just try to stop her).

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