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TLS #136: My 5 Favorite Guided Meditation Apps Apr 12, 2016

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Today on this mini edition of TLS, I’m sharing my top 5 favorite guided meditation apps.

Whenever people tell me that they have a hard time hearing from their intuition, or being able to tell the voice of the “ego” apart from their intuition, meditation is the #1 practice I recommend starting with.

Observing our thoughts in meditation helps us recognize each thought’s source and feeling within ourselves. And as we get better at understanding what “ego” thoughts tend to feel like, we can start to tell them apart from intuitive guidance.

Over the years, I’ve tried many meditation apps, meditation formats, and even a meditation class. And in today’s episode I’m sharing the five guided meditations that I use again and again.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a great introduction to some beginner-friendly guided meditations in a variety of formats.

Show Notes

Headspace

Tara Brach Podcast, guided meditations

Oprah + Deepak Meditations (this happens for free a few times a year, or you can purchase them year-round)

Ek Ong Kar Sat Gur Prasad by Jai-Jagdeesh (aff. link)

To learn more about this chanting meditation, check out this video by Gabbrielle Berstein

TLS Episode with Anna Gardner (Vivianna Does Makeup)

Rituals

Runners Up: Calm + Insight Timer

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TLS #135: Facing Life-Changing News with Grace & Gratitude with Mariana López González Apr 07, 2016

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I believe today’s episode of The Lively Show is quite simply one of the most powerful and poignant episodes to date. Today we’re speaking with Mariana López González of Elegir La Vida (Choose Life). At the age of 19, a small black dot in Mariana’s right eye quickly escalated into brain tumor surgery just seven […]

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TLS #135 with Mariana López González: Facing Life-Changing News with Grace & Gratitude Apr 06, 2016

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I believe today’s episode of The Lively Show is quite simply one of the most powerful and poignant episodes to date.

Today we’re speaking with Mariana López González of Elegir La Vida (Choose Life).

At the age of 19, a small black dot in Mariana’s right eye quickly escalated into brain tumor surgery just seven days later.

And the resulting recovery from that brain tumor has left her unable to eat ANY food or drink ANY liquids for the past seven years.

What Mariana has learned about life after living with these limitations is breathtaking and inspiring.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a story of courage, gratitude, and love in the face of life-changing circumstances.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

Mariana tells us the story of how she first learned about her tumor and the emotions she experienced when finding out.
She explains that she had many feelings, from sadness to fear, before and after her surgery, but she overcame those emotions from her positive mindset.
Mariana describes the details shortly after her surgery, where she almost died due to cardiac arrest, and how her doctors “felt” that she was still here and continued resuscitation to revive her.
She tells us the struggles she had during recovery, which included finding out that she lost her ability to swallow food, as well as her four-month stay in a rehabilitation center as she worked to get her life back.
Mariana talks about her strong focus and drive during her recovery since she wanted to get out of rehabilitation as soon as possible.
She attributes her recovery to the people in her life during that time for maintaining her positive thinking – it was her “love shield” that protected her and made her stronger.
Mariana tells us that even though she was upset and depressed at times, as time went on, she was slowly able to accept her circumstances and move forward with life.
She tells us the story of how she began to hide whenever food was around which led to her becoming less social and closed from others.
Mariana attributes the big shift from running away to her therapist who made her see that she was also running away from people and her social needs.
She found that the act of sharing with others helps one embrace uncertainty.
Mariana mentions that she has been able to listen to her body and her intuition to make choices about the quality her life, including “tasting” foods!
She has found that humor has allowed her to process many things in her life.
Mariana admits she regrets not appreciating food more ever since losing the ability to enjoy eating foods.
She tells us that the purpose for her blog and writings is to have people love and celebrate life right now in the present.
Mariana tells us that the most important thing to embrace is the people that surround us, and the love that these people bring to your life.

SHOW NOTES

Life with Intention Online Class

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TLS #134: March Favorites – Ice Cream Tea, Natural Perfume, Daily Necklace & Current Thoughts Apr 05, 2016

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Today on The Lively Show I’m sharing my favorites from March with you! I’m sharing about the recent trips I’ve taken, my experience at Elizabeth Gilbert’s Michigan workshop this past weekend, as well as my favorite teas, books, jewelry, clothing, natural perfume, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about […]

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TLS#134: March Favorites – Ice Cream Tea, Natural Perfume, Daily Necklace & Current Thoughts Apr 04, 2016

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Today on The Lively Show I’m sharing my favorites from March with you!

I’m sharing about the recent trips I’ve taken, my experience at Elizabeth Gilbert’s Michigan workshop this past weekend, as well as my favorite teas, books, jewelry, clothing, natural perfume, and more.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about what I’ve been into over this March in terms of experiences, thoughts, books, and items.

In this Episode You’ll Find Out About

My favorite new essential oil, botanical perfume.

My favorite shirt of the month.

The newest VLOG my recent trips from March.

My favorite book from March.

The necklace I wear almost everyday now.

The iPad mini case that doubles as a clutch.

My favorite tea steeper.

And the two incredible teas I’m obsessed with.

A thoughtful quote that I’m mulling over lately.

Show Notes

KatieDalebout of The Wellness Wonderland podcast

Katie’s Wonder perfume

Open Hearted shirt w/ Style + Spirit

NEW VLOG: Austin

The Queen’s Code

The One Thing domino necklace

Jay Papasan The One Thing Lively Show

Cuyana leather iPad case (in color Ecru)

Fizzle.co (aff. link)

David’s Tea Steeper

Pistachio Ice Cream tea

Raspberry Cream Pie tea

Caroline Rector’s post with the thoughtful quote below:

“It’s easy to be a naive idealist. It’s easy to be a cynical realist. It’s quite another thing to have no illusions and still hold the inner flame.”

— Marie-Louise von Franz

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TLS #133: What to do if you don’t like your job with Barrett Brooks (Fizzle.co) Mar 31, 2016

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Today on The Lively Show I’m speaking with Barrett Brooks of BarrettBrooks.com and the Director of Growth & Marketing at Fizzle.co. Like many of us, Barrett found himself unhappy at his job several months ago and thought that it may be time to make a career shift. However, rather than follow the initial impulse to […]

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TLS #133 with Barrett Brooks: What to Do if You Don't Like Your Job Mar 30, 2016

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Today on The Lively Show I’m speaking with Barrett Brooks of BarrettBrooks.com and the Director of Growth & Marketing at Fizzle.co.

Like many of us, Barrett found himself unhappy at his job several months ago and thought that it may be time to make a career shift.

However, rather than follow the initial impulse to leave his current position, he took a series of steps first, that led to a totally new understanding of what was going on and what to do next.

As a result, he was able to experience immense joy and resolve some deep issues related to his work that would have simply followed him to his next position – and beyond – had he not looked inward.

This episode is perfect for anyone who is unhappy in their career right now, or anyone who wants to proactively learn about what to do when (or if) that time comes in the future.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

Barrett tells us the story of his teenage years and the numerous troubles he had with the law, and how he eventually realized he need to live his life differently and more authentically.
He explains that it was his mentors in his fraternity and college organizations that helped him find the path to use his energies better in life.

Barrett describes that working for one of the world’s largest firms was not aligned with his vision for his life.

He tells us that a short term project for Seth Godin quickly gave him the knowledge and tools to close his first business and move on to a new venture, which later was Fizzle.

Barrett describe the hardship of first being a decision maker to later working with others on a team while fulfilling the vision and mission of someone else, and how that became one of his strongest assets as a leader at Fizzle.

He describes the struggles and disconnect he had with his team and how that pushed him to view the whole situation and himself from an objective standpoint.

Barrett reveals that after receiving advice from a close mentor, he saw the possibilities and re-opened the dialog with his team to discover their values and how he needed to live his life to be fulfilled.

He tells us how he has found fulfillment in himself at Fizzle even though the team share separate values.

Barrett reminds us that he is doing his best to adopt the values in a way that allows him to live his other values elsewhere.

He tells us to begin with our own values first, then find influences that work best for you.

Barrett tells us that we should develop a sense of self-awareness and live based on that.

He tells us that currently he is challenged by finding his priorities and pursuing those priorities.

SHOW NOTES

Fizzle.co Founder’s Story with Jess Lively

Jess Lively on Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income Podcast

The Lively Show with Corbett Barr

The Lively Show #67 with Pat Flynn

Seth Godin

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TLS #132: self-worth + work, dealing with family judgements, & ambition (Work+Worth Q+A) Mar 29, 2016

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Today is a big day: my newest online class, Work+Worth, is now open for registration and I’ve got a new TLS Q+A episode for you! Work+Worth is three weeks long (starting April 6th, 2016) and will focus on overcoming the stress, exhaustion and emotional roller coaster that happens when we over identify our self-worth with our […]

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TLS #132: Self-Worth + Work, Dealing with Family Judgements, & Ambition (Work+Worth Q+A) Mar 29, 2016

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Today is a big day: my newest online class, Work+Worth, is now open for registration and I’ve got a new TLS Q+A episode for you!

Work+Worth is three weeks long (starting April 6th, 2016) and will focus on overcoming the stress, exhaustion and emotional roller coaster that happens when we over identify our self-worth with our careers.

You can learn more about Work+Worth and register for the class here.

Today’s TLS Q+A episode is also dedicated to the subject of self-worth and work:

I’m talking about how to respond the “so what do you do?” question, handle negative feedback from family members, deal with self-worth and work issues, and more.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How to handle it when others ask what you do. How can you answer that in a polite way that also kinda says, “Yes, this is my job but I’m more than just my job.”

I am a private piano instructor and I find that parents will text me at any hour of day sometimes with topics that should have been emailed. Even if I don’t open it or respond I am still thinking of it at dinner or in the evening. How can I address this or stop thinking about work?

I constantly struggle with wanting to be everything to everyone (in all aspects of my life but especially my work). How do I set boundaries with myself and others so that I start listening to my own needs and putting myself first?

I would like to know if you have any tips how to get your partner on family on board while working on your dreams to make them understand that you believe in yourself and what you do and you can do it! I sometimes feel like people are saying “sure” but what they are really saying is “you should find something real to do”.

What practices do you do to strengthen self-worth? Do you have any touchstones or affirmations that ground you if and when an idea or project doesn’t turn out how you wanted?

I was un/underemployed for over 4 years and it did a number on my self-esteem. How you work through those feelings of inadequacy when everyone around you has a full-time job and you’re looking really hard and doing everything you can, but nothing is working out.

What career advice would you give to someone who is excited by many interests and has tried several professional paths, but hasn’t found their ‘calling’ or a career that brings both personal fulfillment and financial security?

How do you balance patience and ambition in your work, and keep it separate from self worth? Ambition has always been a part of my self worth so what happens when I separate from that?

SHOW NOTES

Work and Worth

The Minimalists take on ‘What do you do?’

Brené Brown on The Lively Show

Intuition writing exercise

Loving What Is

Purpose Is Not “The Thing” You Do, It Is Within You

Gary Vaynerchuk on The Lively Show

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #131: Self-Awareness & Knowing How Hard to “Hustle” (or Not) with Gary Vaynerchuk Mar 24, 2016

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I’ve been following today’s Lively Show guest, Gary Vaynerchuk, for the past seven years and it is a dream come true to get to interview him about his Values and his newest book, #AskGaryVee . Gary is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, angel investor, runs Vaynermedia, and is looking to own […]

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