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In this episode we talk about using mindfulness for stress reduction with trauma informed coach Joelle Moray .  She gives us insight on the differences between Big T and Little T trauma and how we can use mindfulness techniques to create more awareness around them to help reframe and heal our trauma.  More on what Joelle offers: From group coaching on stress, anxiety, trauma, goals, values, vision...

In this episode we review the universal law of giving and receiving.  During the month of May we are focusing on the Law of Giving and giving and receiving with intention. This episode will open your eyes to creating more of a flow of abundance to your life. Resources Law of Giving and Receiving 

In this episode, we talk about how to make space for more energy by creating awareness around your thoughts.  We also talk about the importance of feeding your brain healthy content like we feed our bodies healthy foods. References: Better Together Podcast  Manifestation Babe

In this episode Shaye and Jayla review the basics of the Enneagram test and discuss their results.  The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. Jayla and Shaye talk about how taking this test can help you understand yourself more and create awareness around how you may securely and insecurely express your pers...

In this episode, Shaye and Jayla go into the basic differences between ego and higher self.  They give you tips to tell if you're operating from ego or your higher self. And they give action steps you can implement right away to help align with your higher self. Resources mentioned: Manifestation Babe

In this episode, we speak with Ashley Yeater Verma, a West Virginian living in London.  She is a former broadway actress and singer, and current fitness expert who is the founder and CEO of Define London, a barre style fitness studio including in person, on demand, and zoom workouts.  She's also a wife and mom to a two year old little girl, and she's getting ready to launch her newest business ven...

This is a live recording of our first ever live podcast via Facebook.  In this episode we talk all things real estate with J ay Davis .  Jay is a Branch Team Leader with 30 years of financial and banking experience within all lending areas. He is a Certified Financial Counselor and FICO Certified Professional for credit repair. Jay is always willing to help and guide each borrower during the loan...

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye do a cohost catch up and highlight some recent mindful discoveries that can help you become more aware and feel better.  Referenced Manifestation Babe Payton's Pretties

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye recap their weekend at their daughters' dance competition.  They also talk about how to look at change differently and how by doing this you can successfully impact your behavior for the long term. 

In this episode Jayla and Shaye talk about how to handle uncertainty.  Uncertainty can be positive, like taking a new job or moving to a new city.  But when it's unexpected, it's disruptive and difficult.  They talk about how to improve the balance between uncertainty and certainty and give easy tips you can apply today.

In this episode we speak with Dawn Wodusky, creator and instructor of a burlesque style dance class, at Studio MC in Wheeling, Wv.  We learn how she got started , what it's like to experience her class, and her ultimate vision. We talk about how she strives to create a safe environment for every student to feel accepted, empowered, confident, and supported to explore a sexier side of themselves. H...

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye talk about how to create awareness around your limiting beliefs.  They go through why it's important to understand your limiting beliefs, how to create awareness around them, and how if you flipped them your life could be so different.  They demonstrate a simple exercise you can do to help align more with what you want and open your eyes to how that could be possib...

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye talk about a variety of topics related to self improvement but it's mainly around some easy tips to shift your mindset to work for you not against you.  They provide some easy to apply tips to help get you out of your comfort zone and live more true to yourself.  Books mentioned: High 5 Habit The Four Agreements Good Inside

In this episode we are talking about all what we've learned over the past year regarding manifesting and how to actually do it properly so that it works.  We discuss what manifestation is not, what it actually is, and how to start manifesting the right way.  What we discuss in the episode is backed by science and will keep you from making some common manifesting mistakes.  We are reciting informat...

In this episode we speak with Noelle Adams about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and designing the life of your dreams. Noelle is a  network marketer, physical therapist, health, hair, and beauty mentor who left her day job a year ago to pursue her passion in the health and beauty industry full time. This conversation will leave you motivated to do some self discovery, build you...

In this episode, we speak with choreographer and dancer, Carly DiCola on the mental and physical health benefits of dance.  We give simple tips on how to incorporate more dance into your life, even if you feel too embarrassed or too old.  We talk about how dance can bring more fun and creativity into your everyday life and why it's a somatic release and great for your nervous system.  This episode...

In this episode, we talk to Laura Hitchman (owner of OVPY ) and Kim Aston (OVPY instructor) about how learning to breath correctly (through the nose) can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, improve jaw pain, help with dry mouth, help with teeth alignment, help the immune system and just greatly improve many aspects of your life. We give you tips for learning how to breath correctly so you can start see...

In this episode we talk about the healing power of mindfulness and yoga with OV Power Yoga instructors Julie Markel and Jim Weekly. We talk a lot about why yoga is for every BODY and how sometimes we place limits on ourselves that keep us from discovering something we truly love.  We also discuss the mind body connection, how mindfulness and yoga helps with mental and physical health, and we discu...

In this episode we speak with Wheeling native, Yoga instructor and mom extraordinaire, Donn McCombs on her mindfulness journey, what inspired her to be a yoga instructor, and how her kids are her greatest teachers.  We talk about the challenges that come from being a mom and how we can use those to better ourselves as humans and how we need to be our own cheerleaders.  If you're a parent strugglin...

In this episode we recap our first year of podcasting-yay! Thanks so much for joining us on this journey.  We go through what we've learned and what feeling we want to cultivate in 2022. 

In this episode we speak with Laura Hitchman, owner and operator of OV Power Yoga , a yoga studio in Wheeling, WV whose purpose is to create an environment that increases longevity through functional movement so you can sweat harder, breathe longer and laugh louder.  We talk about her transition back to Wheeling from Charleston, SC and how she thought it was temporary but to her surprise is now ro...

In this episode, we speak with our first male guest Walker Holloway on some tips to help us jumpstart our financial health in 2022.  He gives us some action steps on what we can do now to become more financially healthy and how we can invest in a world we want to see.  Walker Holloway was born and raised in Wheeling West Virginia and graduated from Linsly in 2007. He earned a bachelor's degree in...

In this episode we speak with founder and CEO of Grow Well Coaching Erin Tennant and one of her coaching clients Lyndsey Wilson about mindful eating, the mind body connection, and how managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to weight loss.  Erin lost 130 lbs by using and continuing to use thought work and emotional management techniques that help her have a better mindset about her body, we...

In this episode we talk about two of the biggest dream killers: procrastination and perfectionism.  We talk about simple techniques to help you flip your mindset to see all the opportunities and signs leading you towards your dreams vs. only obstacles. We also recap our first week of the Jump Start 2022, Why Not? meditation and reading accountability group and how we are blown away by the members...

In this episode, we discuss a chapter from Mel Robins book The High 5 Habit on RAS (Reticular Activating System-or the place in your brain where all the negative thoughts originate), and how you can rewire your brain to work for you instead of against you.  You'll learn 3 simple steps to block your negative thought patterns, replace them with a meaningful mantras you believe, and take physical act...