All Things Relax with Sandi D.

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks about reconnecting with the earth to go blueberry picking with some colleagues and also about setting healthy boundaries.  In this episode, Sandi mentions a valuable resource she got to take a sneak peek of, the Better Beginnings Boundary Workbook that Meagan @okaynowbreathe will be releasing. It’s an amazing resource for identifying and setting boundaries. Mea...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Hope Reger, Founder and Facilitator of Grief 2 Hope, a virtual peer grief support group. After the tragic loss of her son, Justin, who will be ‘forever 19,’ Hope made the decision to honor his memory by helping others who have lost loved ones.  Hope radiates kindness, positivity, and love by pouring her heart into creating a supportive space for people in...

Show Notes  [Note: Affiliate links included.] This week Sandi D. talks about the dog days of summer and how raising a puppy can be similar to having a newborn.  Sandi also shares that she will be presenting a workshop, Building Your Self-Care Toolkit, at Simply Bentley’s Summer Self-Care Summit at the end of July.  Here’s a quick rundown of the details: The summit will be held July 30-31 Both days...

Show Notes   This week Sandi D. talks about asking for help and how delegating tasks whether at home or on the job is an integral part of self care. She discusses how often people don’t ask for help because the inner critic or inner bully tells us (consciously or subconsciously) that we are weak or incompetent if we reach out for help. Taking an inventory of what’s causing your stress and deciding...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Kelsie Bentley, Self-Care Coach at Simply Bentley. Kelsie shares her journey of discovering self care and why she created her 1:1 coaching program, Find Your Spark. She talks about the importance of establishing routines without forgetting the ‘fun’ and how creating boundaries is an important part of self care.  For our listeners, Kelsie is offering $200 o...

Show Notes   This week Sandi D. talks about the importance of taking a break. Now that the pandemic is a little bit more under control in the US with the rollout of vaccinations to those aged 12 and over, people are starting to travel more.  Sandi D. and her family head out west to visit Colorado. The trip included lunch with friends of Sandi’s mom at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse while Sandi’s so...

Show Notes   This week Sandi D. talks with De’Nicea Hilton Harper, Holistic Well-Being Consultant and Doctor of Eastern Medicine. De’Nicea creates playful healing spaces where women can express their authentic self! De’Nicea shares that although this holistic journey is a journey women must do alone, they're not lonely.  For our listeners, De’Nicea is offering one month of access to her commu...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. shares a letter she wrote to her mom, Betsy Meyer, to thank her for the life lessons she’s learned from her. She also shares that Betsy was featured on Artsy Shark where you can view some of her free-form weaving work. The letter Sandi shares was originally published here and updated for this episode to share how her mom is a cancer survivor / warrior. All Things Rel...

 Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Janisha Mickens-Ingram, LMFT also known as UR Happy Therapist. Janisha was born and raised in Los Angeles and lives in Compton, California.  Janisha’s focus is on breaking generational patterns through empowerment, perseverance, and igniting resiliency. She’s on a mission to break the stigma that black and brown individuals ‘don’t do therapy.’  In additio...

Show Notes   This week Sandi D. talks with Gina Bell, founder of the Tears and Tulle Movement and author of Tears and Tulle.  Gina reads her book, Tears and Tulle, a women’s empowerment picture book for girls and women of all ages. It’s a story about a girl and her rainbow tulle skirt--as she grows, so does her magical skirt. On dark days, her rainbow tulle skirt is a reminder of the magic and col...

Show Notes  This week I share an excerpt from the book, Letters to Girls Who Dream of Flying , by Ms. Shona O.L. Bramble. This book was a labor of love for Shona who published letters written by women from all walks of life asking them to reflect on their lives. I read the letter that I wrote in the Communicators section and also listed the common themes of life struggles and challenges shared by...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks to Suzi West whose life is hard to sum up with a series of job titles. Suzi is a creative entrepreneur who also has worked for big brands as a Design Expert Specializing in Experiential Environments, Marketing and Brand Strategy. Suzi is also a Life Consultant who works 1:1 with a select client base helping them discover a life of joy, happiness, and balance. S...

Show Notes   This week Sandi D. talks to Sadie Hall, Creator and Host of Your Social Anxiety Bestie. Sadie takes her listeners along her healing and therapy journey as she recovers from social anxiety disorder and perfectionism. She shares what she’s learning in the hopes that it helps others feel less alone and face their own social fears, wherever they are on their journey.   Sadie empowers thos...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks to Rebecca Forst, Mindset Transformation Coach, about her three-phase program, You, Unleashed helps women heal their mindset barriers, transform into the best version of themselves, and unleash that power so that they can live happier, more confident lives.  Rebecca explains the difference between limiting beliefs and blocks and shares some of the more common b...

Show Notes In this episode Sandi D. shares her experience with a personal development course she recently completed and the creative expression exercise through which she recognizes it’s time to ‘own’ her spark, step forward, serve and be a leader.  Resources mentioned Jupiter’s Playground Jen Baucom Wellness   All Things Relax Studios Instagram Website Production Credits Produced By: G at All Thi...

Show Notes In this week’s episode, Sandi D. talks with Rebeca Seitz, Founder and CEO of 1C Productions and PodPair™.   PodPair™ is an innovative entertainment concept that pairs food, drink, hobbies, and other consumables with story-driven media. You can learn more about current and upcoming  PodPairings at RelaxWithAStory.com. The PodPair box is filled with items from the podcast, film, or TV sho...

Show Notes In this week’s episode, Sandi D. talks with Lorrine Patterson, author of Freeing Your Heart for Love.  They talk about Lorrine’s personal journey with healing from trauma and the tools and resources she used to heal, notably positive affirmations and Nichiren Buddhist meditation. Lorrine shares how she tells her story through the lens of healing and empowerment and not as a victim in or...

Show Notes In this week’s episode, Sandi D. talks with Cora-Lynn Hazelwood, Website Designer and Automation Specialist for Online Coaches and Course Creators, based in Toronto.  Cora-Lynn’s program, Designed to Scale teaches women step-by-step systems needed to build and scale a course-based business. She provides tech tutorials, templates and step-by-step systems to BUILD the digital presence nee...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks to novelist, playwright, reporter, and former DC journalist Ellen Byerrum about her Crime of Fashion mystery series as well as her other works. Ellen shares insights into her writing process, advice for working through writer’s block, and how difficult it was getting her plays published until she adopted a nom de plume.  Before interviewing Ellen, I read one of...

Show Notes This weekend Sandi D. took a writers workshop through the Writer’s Center based in Bethesda, Maryland, her old stomping ground, led by Laura Oliver, an author, developmental book editor and writing mentor.  Laura says it is easier for writers to come up with a unique voice than to come up with a unique subject. Writers usually use their natural voice when addressing someone they trust....

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks to Jacqueline (Jack) Perez about Kuel Life, an online, ad-free platform empowering women in midlife and beyond. Jack created the platform to fill a gap in the lifestyle niche for women reaching midlife and beyond.  Kuel Life members have access to meaningful, curated content and online forums with access to money, health, and other experts. Kuel Life also promo...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks about the U.S. inauguration and the historic swearing in of Kamala Harris as the first female, African-American, and Asian-American Vice President. She also reads a section from inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s poem, The Hill We Climb.   Sandi D. also shares some tidbits from a business book she is currently reading, Confessions of a Misfit Entrepreneur, by Kate...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Tahmina Ferdous, founder and copywriter at Candid Phrases. She is also working on her second master’s degree studying gender studies at the University of York in the United Kingdom. Tahmina shares a powerful quote she first heard as an undergraduate from Muriel Rukeyzer, “The universe is made of stories, not atoms.”  Rukeyzer’s quote inspired Tahmina to de...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Jen Baucom, Spiritual Wellness Coach and Wellness Blogger. Jen helps women reclaim their energy to up level their mind, body, and soul! Jen talks to us about her wellness journey (hypothyroidism and PCOS) and how this led her to develop her coaching program, GLOW - The Roadmap to an Energized Life.  Jen discusses her approach to holistic healing, three pil...

Show Notes This week Sandi D. shares two things she does instead of making New Year’s Resolutions. Find out what new year traditions are and how they help her hold a vision for 2021.  Spoiler alert: The two traditions that replace New Year’s Resolutions are: 1. Word of the Year (listen to the show to find out what hers is 2. Creating a Vision Board.  Listen to the episode to find out how her produ...