ACTUALLY, YES!

In my last podcast I talked about how November is a great time to show up for ourselves for 30 days. I've created 5 different Monday Meditations to help overcome some obstacles that we may be holding on to that is no longer serving us.  Through this guided mediation we can slowly let go of things that are blocking our growth and become who we were meant to be.  IG https://www.instagram.c...

Sometimes we get caught up in life. After a while choosing 30 mins on social media is easier than working on our health, business, relationships, goals/dreams or fill in the blank. How do we all have the same 24 hours, but choose to use it differently? With that being said I challenge you this November to reassess your values and SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF for 30 days. It is so easy to say that I value...

Do you ever think what the heck am I doing? Who am I to purse my dreams/goals? Are you half a second away from throwing in the towel? If you said yes, then today's podcast is for you :) I talk about how anything that is good and new WILL BE HARD! That if you just KEEP GOING you will get to where you need to be even on your off days. That sometimes having someone see your progress is what you need....

Have you ever heard something or read something and was like WOW! Then once you thought about it you were like I legit have heard this or seen this multiple times and for whatever reason TODAY was the day it actually clicked?  Don't worry you are not alone.  It is funny how certain things in our life come full circle. Sometimes you have heard that thing from many different people in many different...

Today I talk about a few challenges that occurred with me the last couple weeks. Sometimes we need to take a step back and see with fresh eyes or ears on situations. Challenges are good although most of us may dislike them, especially me lol. Oddly enough we can actuay learn a lot from them. Challenges help you grow. FB Page https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveAndAchiever IG https://www.instagram.co...

Have you ever thought well I'm not perfect at this topic or situation so I give up. Or I'll never be able to do this?  Well friend, I too am guilty.  I get in these mind states that IT HAS TO BE PERFECT before I share my idea or share what I have been working on. Or that hey, I was doing good for a couple days, but Wednesday came around and I ate that cupcake or I skipped a gym day so I...

To say the least this year has had some unexpected turns to say the LEAST. However, we can look at these situations from a growth perspective or we can be held prisoner in our thoughts and everyday lives. Trust me I am not all sunshine and rainbows. I actually have a lot of stormy days, but I try to learn from them and let them happen.  Life is too short and hearing the words "I never expecte...

In society we are given this road map of how life is SUPPOSED to be. That if you follow the directions you will end up at your destination and you will be happy and achieve everything your supposed to. That is....... IF you stay on the path. What if someone had told you that it is ok to venture off? That instead refer to the map as a guidance rather than a MUST follow.  That using your compas...

Does anyone else feel "dirty" when it comes to talking about money? I know I do at times. Do you every catch yourself saying things like I was not born into a rich family so I can't afford certain trips, cars or even think about becoming a millionaire? Same here friend! The truth is, actually we can! Will it take some time YES, but again it is all about the mind state!  Things I referenced: h...

Yes, a legit tiger! Not a kitty cat. Unless you are terrified of those lol then that works too. Do you get highly stressed out with bills, providing for your family or yourself, wearing too many hats constantly? Then you may be stuck in the (I'm getting eaten by a tiger stage). I try to break down the Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight) and Parasympathetic Nervous System (rest/digest) to...

Having a baby can be scary, exciting and challenging. On top of that can you imagine trying to navigate that through a pandemic? I know I can't. With that being said today I have my dear friend Jillian talk about her personal experience.  1. She talks about what she envisioned her pregnancy would have looked like if Covid did not happen/before baby was born vs how it actually was 2. What her...

Why is it so easy to down play our victories? This week I talk about how I down played my own victory of reaching 500 LISTENS on this podcast! That who am I to get all excited about that many listeners? That there are people out there who have reached 500 in like a couple weeks or days compared to me who took a couple months.  I talk about how we NEED to stop down bursting our own bubbles and...

Today's episode is me guiding you through my first podcast meditation. Focusing on your breathing is so much more. Not only does it help you relax, but it also helps you to apply this tool in stressful, nonplanned or planned situations to help gain control and a neutral perspective.  Have you ever just got into a fight or you just thought of something that just ruffled your feathers like ahhh...

Through my yoga teacher training I have learned SOOOOO much about myself and yoga altogether. Some of the things I felt like I should have known already, but never put two and two together.  1. It is ok to use blocks and modified poses 2. Each person is unique in their physical make up which can alter their poses or prevent them from doing certain ones 3.  Having the mind state if i "stretch more"...

Today's topic is how your mind is stronger than you think. Listen in while I ask my coworker Liz how she overcame obstacles mentally and physically during one of the most challenging runs she has ever committed to. The Trans Rockies Run in Colorado! We also talk about how she over came these mental blocks and how she applies what she learned into your everyday life.

I am so proud of the people listening to this. The ones that are trying to improve themselves and their situations. I feel like in this crazy world we do not always hear this. So here I am telling you that you are doing amazing, even when you feel like giving up!

Today we talk about how the online community has helped us in our personal journey. It is actually a funny story on how we met. Ashley and I met in line at a Rachel Hollis Women's Conference in Florida in January 2020 and how that has transitioned us to still keep in touch online.  We touch base on how we got the courage to step out of our comfort zone and had we not done that we may have not...

Have you ever found yourself comparing your life to someone else's Instagram/social media? Like wow they have it "altogether" as you sit there in your sweats, hair a mess, smashing on your go to junk food? Well so have we! Check out our chat session about the topic with my first podcast guest Deborah.

We all go through various situations where you question what you are doing and why things are happening. Sometimes growth hurts and is a scary thing. In a way sometimes it is the universe or God's way of reminding you that you are stronger than you think and that every situation has a take away. Life may not go as planned, but somehow something bigger and better is waiting for you.  IG h...

Today I talk about the warning signs that your body presents when it is dealing with stress. When you feel these coming on you can then readjust your mood and approach the stress in a different aspect once you are self aware.  In the end we can only control what WE do and how WE react. 

Today I talk  about how community/weak ties can make a huge impact. Specifically during hate and racism.  How it is important to take a stand for what is right even if you are scared. Finding community can help get you out of your comfort zone and speak your story/support what is right.  I reference the book The Power of Habit Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business by Charles Duh...

This Sunday I talk a little about my Ennegram number and how it has helped me understand myself. It helps me see when I am the best version of myself to when I start slipping into the unhealthy version. I used the test from https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test I then used https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions to further dig into the break down of my number.  &...

I used to think that something was wrong with me. That I shouldn't be so nice or a "good girl." That I felt alone at times. Over time I realized that there is nothing wrong with me that I am who I am because of the circumstances I went through.  Instead of looking at it as a negative thing I am using it as a piece to understand who I am becoming.  Follow me on IG : @jalapenofilipino  FB: Ilona Ers...

In this episode I talk about how the Book The Power of Habit Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. I discuss the breakdown of how  Cue Routine Reward  Drives our habits in way or another the good and the bad. I also, apply examples of my life and in today's society using these 3 components. My goal is to touch on this tool that has helped me and share with others &...

This episode I talk about how and where my self help journey started. I chat about graduating nursing school, while doing Mary Kay on the side to who I met along the way to basically present time. I also, dabble into how 2020 is & can be YOUR year too! IG https://www.instagram.com/jalapenofilipino/?hl=en Sign Up for my Email list https://www.subscribepage.com/yogawithilonavianca