A Bit From Within with Felicia Marti

We must start with the end today as I share with you what this week'd podcast is about. Striving and Self Sufficiency were the two cards that popped out at the card drawing I do at the end of every single episode. Rarely do we get two but this week, together, they had the best summary of all. When things get busy we often tend towards shutting down or turning away from the stuff that feels hard. W...

I don't think it's a secret to anyone that there's a lot of "stuff" up for people right now. Whether you're deeply effected by what's happening in our world right now, or like me you're going through your own tough stuff along with it all, today's podcast is all about the reminder that it is okay for us to not be okay. This is such an important message because so often we engage in spiritual by-pa...

Hi everyone! It's my favorite time of year- the summer solstice and.... well my birthday week! Are we all impartial to the loving the season of our birthday? I assume everyone is because I love this time of year so much and I just so happy to be having my solar return this week. As has been somewhat of a tradition here at A Bit From Within, this week I invited Dave on to do this episode with me an...

On the episode you'll learn Aubrianna's story including pieces of how she was raised, and how the created a certain mindset that as she grew into the adult she is now, she had to break through and overcome. We talk about the true magic that happens in your growth when you take things down to your foundation and work from there, and ways to move through imposter syndrome or information bypassing th...

Today on the podcast I'm talking about the seasons of life that are challenging, and where no matter how much we wish we could simplify or change things- there's not a lot we can do about it. If life has taught me anything it's that we cannot control what comes in and out, or what we experience, but we CAN choose to find the ease we need in each and everyday. Sometimes that ease comes from leaning...

You don't have to read any stats to know that burnout is real and it's happening to so many of us- if not to you, then definitely someone you know. This week I'm talking about my own path with recovering from burnout, including the real and genuine perspective I have on recovering from burnout. So often we fall into the trap our society creates that equates quick results being good, and things tha...

Last week I had a crazy experience during my first energy session with a nei gong specialist. It was the first time in 3 years that I felt a shift back into my body after a long series with panic attacks. Despite all the work I had done on my own to reset my nervous system, work through anxiety, and rebuilt my resilience there was a missing piece that I wasn't sure I'd ever get back. And then last...

Wow was the Lunar Eclipse intense this weekend of what? I cried more this weekend than I have in a long time, and I am okay with that because crying is a spiritual practice, in fact Shelly Vonada always taught me, "crying is one of the highest forms of yoga." I think it's important to have an honest moment of sharing that sometimes life is tough, and hard -even when you're living a life of intenti...

Going with the flow is a very popular catchphrase, and one that can sometimes keep us stuck in resistance, especially when we're being told what to do! As someone who sometimes struggles to let go, and allow things to be as they are, I've had to work to find ways that I can go with the flow. Usually, when we're operating from a place of relaxation and allowing, things do work out in our favor! It'...

Did you know that 90% of Americans struggle with co-dependent behaviors? That is so many people who are struggling with a sense of worthiness, and looking outside of themselves for approval. We deserve so much better than that, don't you think? Learning how to be strong on the inside, and not depend on the validation of others has been something I've been working hard to achieve over the course of...

Today on the podcast we are diving deep into the conversation around knowing your limits, and honoring where you're at in this season of your life! So many of us push ourselves way past our limitations then end up hurting and burnt out. The more we embrace our limitations, and come to honor and accept ourselves as we are right now, or in this unique season of our lives, the more empowered we becom...

True happiness comes from within. We know this, and yet we subscribe to looking outside ourselves to measure our self worth. It's time to stop. Instead we must love and accept ourselves. This week, we're talking about how to stop tearing yourself down and start validating the beautiful person you are. We're also discussing some of the red flag conversations that lead us down the path towards more...

Discussion around asking better questions and cultivating space in our relationships for more understanding! This is something that you can do as a vulnerable person who can let others in, say what you mean, and being clear; and something you can find as a listener, cultivating space to find greater meaning, and being a safe person to confide in. For more episodes and to listen adfree visit: patre...

In my own life, any time I've felt I had permission to just totally be myself- that's when I've succeeded the most. That's something I've been thinking a lot about lately as I consider the importance of owning what works for you. That is the heart of this episode. There's lots of ways you can accomplish the same thing but it's really in understanding what's realistic and sustainable for you that w...

On this week's episode of the podcast, I am opening up about my struggle with being open to receiving what I want. Sometimes I carry so much fear and caution around receiving, and it's an area of my life I'm really working to shift. But the work is harder to do than it is to talk about- and that's why I'm sharing some of the questions I've thought of, the way I'm trying to coach myself through it,...

Stephanie Moss is (as of 2022) a 3rd year Latina medical student studying at Rush University in Chicago. I met Stephanie in 2017 as her wedding photographer, right after she and her husband graduated from their undergrad. Since then I've been following her journey through medical school, including her many ups and downs- being diagnosed with endometriosis, sharing her struggles with anxiety, and e...

We can't always control how we come across to others, nor how others perceive us. I think it's very health to reflect on if how you're being perceived is aligned with how you intend to. We can use this as a tool for self growth, and checking in with our true values and priorities which can change from time to time. Become a patron of the podcast and listen ad free for $3 a month: www.patreon.com/a...

I am so excited to share a special episode of the ABFW podcast this week, with guest Dr. Alissa Edoff. Alissa runs her own business as a mobile veterinarian who specializes in acupuncture and canine rehabilitation, and pain management. Over the years, we've often shared tips and encouragement with each other for coping with the ups and downs of business ownership and often it our conversations cam...

I've had several requests for this episode and it's finally here for you- me explaining what's all this lunar cycle stuff that I share with you each month, why do I think it's important, and how do I use it in my own life. One thing that I think most of you know about me is that I want self care tools like yoga, meditation, and working with the lunar cycle to be relatable, accessible, and easy to...

Listen to this incredibly relatable conversation with the beautiful and down to earth Toni Marzullo on this week's episode the ABFW podcast. In 2015, Toni was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. She spent the next several years moving forward with her life, and didn't realize until much later, after the birth of her daughter, just how much unresolved trauma she had inside her still. She fo...

I am telling on myself with this episode of The A Bit From Within podcast! I've been knowing this one was coming for a long time- and I thought this week kicked off by Valentine's day would be the perfect week to do so. This week's episode is all about years spent worrying about finding love. The first 28 years of my life I was in and out of unrequited, unavailable, and unattainable love. I picked...

I am so excited to share today's podcast episode: a deep dive into the conversation around knowing your why. As we move through life it can be really hard to continue to find purpose; you go through a change in your job, your kids grow up, or something unexpected happens steering you in a direction, and you find yourself kind of going through the motion without being connected to a sense of passio...

Two things can be true at the same time- even two things that seemingly contradict one another. Especially when it has to do with the complex issues of our humanity- because so often is black and white in reality, it's a whole ton of gray + the entire color spectrum. I wanted to share this as a reminder for everyone out there who's feeling caught in this heavy wave of energy that seems to be passi...

There are seasons in life that are fast and crazy, and others that are slow and humbling, and everything in between. Often times I find myself in long stretches of time where everything feels the same. Especially since March of 2020- right? It feels like there's a lot more that's familiar and routine, even boring- than excitingly new sometimes. But when things do change- they can change quickly. Y...

My trip to the ER with Dave on Sunday lead me to an important revelation about self care that I know I needed to break through, and that I'm so excited to pass along through this week's podcast. Recently self care has gotten confused with just doing whatever makes us "feel better". So it's sometimes turned into excuses, and avoidance, and reasons to keep up with bad habits that we genuinely desire...