Charis Your Life with Charis Santillie

As we are about to welcome the new year, I invite you to break away from the typical goal-setting rituals. In this episode, I introduce a unique masterclass available at www.charisyourlife.com/masterclass2024, where I’ll guide you through reflective exercises that go beyond conventional planning. This masterclass is an opportunity to gain clarity on your past, present, and future. It literally was...

As we approach the year-end holidays, I recently had a heartwarming experience interviewing my father using a card deck of questions curated for capturing someone’s life story. This deck, categorized into early-life, mid-life, and later-life questions, provided a simple yet profound framework for meaningful conversations. The joy of rediscovering familiar tales and uncovering new stories turned th...

As we approach the holidays, it's crucial to acknowledge the diverse perspectives that shape our experiences. There’s a fabulous metaphor about a disco ball I learned about from Jessa Reed on the Patreon. This serves as a reflective (pun-intended 😉) reminder of the uniqueness of our individual lenses and the beauty that emerges when these perspectives intersect. What You’ll Learn: - Acknowledgmen...

Matt DiFrancesco is a Financial Technician and a Certified Exit Planner™ (CExP™) who is dedicated to aligning families and businesses to create multi-generational wealth, specifically in the collision industry. He is also the host of the impactful podcast “Your Business, Your Life.” Matt is married with 4 sons. Listen in as Matt and I explore the intersection of personal development and profession...

Let’s talk about the difficulty you may face in accepting compliments. As we explore the various ways you deflect or dismiss compliments, I invite you to become aware of the subtle behaviors and understand the deeper beliefs it reveals about your own self-worth. Compliments are gifts that, when received graciously, contribute to personal growth. I emphasize the importance of learning to simply say...

Today, I reflect on the 10th anniversary of my Mom’s passing. Sharing intimate memories from her final month, where I was able to find humor in the hard stuff — I was even able to find humor in hospice.  There’s tremendous healing power in finding laughter in the midst of grief and the unique ways my Mom, even in her final moments, infused humor into challenging situations. What You’ll Learn:...

JD Messinger is 1 of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1981; a nuclear submarine officer; former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, TV and CNN radio show producer and host. He is a 5-time award-winning #1 Amazon best-selling author of 11 Days in May and is currently the CEO of The Messinger Institute. In this episode, I welcome back JD for the second part of our ins...

Remember the 80s movie, “Romancing the Stone” with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner? Today I’m sharing how a scene from that film provides a vivid metaphor for the process of change. I explore the challenge of breaking away from patterned thoughts and behaviors, likening it to Michael Douglas's character, Jack, when he was hacking through a jungle in a storm with his machete. Understanding this...

In this episode, I reflect on a powerful insight inspired by Esther and Abraham Hicks, who often say, "Get ready to be ready to be ready to be ready." Sometimes, you’re not immediately ready to address certain issues and have uncomfortable conversations, and that's perfectly fine. There’s value in considering your own readiness when it comes to timing, self-trust, and giving yourself permission to...

Here’s a transformative concept: Contrary to what culture tells you, the most important person in your life should be YOU. I explore the liberating impact of putting yourself first, debunking misconceptions around selfishness. Let’s look at how your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, have a ripple effect impacting your relationships and the world around you. What You’ll Learn: - Why consi...

JD is 1 of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1981; a nuclear submarine officer, former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, TV and CNN radio show producer and host. He is a 5-time award-winning #1 Amazon best-selling author of 11 Days in May and is currently the CEO of The Messinger Institute.  In this introductory episode of my series with JD, we explore the par...

When I’m really stuck on making a decision, I have a "magical six-month question" that really gets to the core of what I truly want. I ask myself if I only had 6 more months to live, what decision would I have no regret about making, and what decision would I regret making?  This question, seemingly simple yet incredibly powerful, reveals your true desires, often hidden beneath layers of fear...

In this episode, I introduce you to the unique and deeply personal mantra that has transformed my approach to life: Flow for it™ "Flow for it" is my personal adaptation of the common phrase, "Go for it." I explain how this motto has helped me become open to new perspectives, allowing me to embrace the natural flow of life and find more inner peace. I invite you to consider integrating "Flow for it...

The day I’m recording this episode is my late mother's 74th birthday. During the recording, you’ll hear me decide, right as I’m talking to you, that I want to change my language around her passing and choose to shift the narrative from "losing" her to saying she “moved on.” Words have tremendous power, and you’ll hear me practice what I teach as I decide to reframe something that didn’t feel suppo...

I recently discovered beautiful and inspirational messages by artist Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan recently posted a thought-provoking message on Instagram about her acoustic guitar. She compared the music created by an acoustic guitar to life's beauty emerging from darkness, and I also learned something about guitars that I didn’t know before! Her unique perspective highlights the idea that even...

In this episode, I'm excited to share 10 random and fun facts about myself as I celebrate my 48th birthday. From growing up in Washington State to my entrepreneurial journey and love for Broadway shows, this episode provides a unique insight into my life. I'll also touch on topics like intuition, wildlife photography, and the joy of listening to birds. What You'll Learn: - Get to know me on a pers...

Instead of making decisions based on what “makes sense,” I invite you to tap into your other senses to help you live the life you secretly crave. Often, we rely solely on our analytical minds to make choices, but doing so usually limits our understanding of the opportunities that truly align with our desires.  In this episode, we consider a hallway of doors, as I encourage you to embrace your...

In this episode, I draw inspiration from more gardening metaphors — this time, they are specifically connected to weeding and cleaning up our outdoor potted succulent garden.  As I removed dead leaves, uprooted weeds, and trimmed spent flower stalks, simple lessons emerged around decluttering our lives, addressing intrusive elements of our lives, and embracing the cyclical nature of our own g...

In this episode, I'm excited to share some insights that surfaced during the recent monthly call inside my Busy to Balanced™ program. One of my members had asked for guidance with finding balance after a life-changing event. A beautiful metaphor spontaneously emerged, and I'm eager to share it with you.  This episode highlights the importance of nurturing ourselves during times of significant...

In this episode, I take you on a journey through the nostalgic experience of attending my 30-year high school reunion in Richland, Washington. I also share poignant details of my senior year back in 1993 and how my community’s connection to the Hanford site, a significant piece of history tied to the ending of World War II, influenced our senior class gift back to the school... As President of my...

In this episode, I am joined by the co-authors of “Living in a Mindful Universe,” neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell. You may recognize Dr. Alexander as a prior guest on this podcast when he shared in detail about his remarkable NDE (near-death experience) that he wrote about in his New York Times #1 bestseller “Proof of Heaven.” Dr. Alexander was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25...

In this episode, I dig into the powerful concept of cutting energetic cords. Drawing from a recent personal experience with a guided meditation by Gabby Bernstein, I share insights into what cord cutting entails and how it can positively impact our lives. Energetic cords represent connections we have with people, situations, or even past versions of ourselves. By visualizing the cutting of these c...

Tarla Makaeff, the Copy Queen and Beverly Hills Hypnotist, is a bestselling author, digital course creator, online business and life coach, and certified hypnotherapist, who helps creative, heart-centered women start their own purpose-filled business online and scale their brand with copy that converts, while increasing their self-love. In this episode, Tarla chats with Charis specifically about a...

In this episode, I stumbled upon a fascinating YouTube video about Warner Bros. Foley artists, the masterminds behind sound art in filmmaking. These artists create the sounds we hear in movies and TV shows, bringing visual experiences to life through cleverly fabricated sounds. By delving into their work, I uncovered three valuable life lessons. What You’ll Learn: - The 3 life lessons I learned fr...

In this episode, I talk about the immense pressure we put on ourselves based on our age, plus the expectations society imposes on us. Many of us have regrets, guilt, and self-criticism connected with our age.  However, there's a fresh perspective that can liberate us. I was recently introduced to the concept of considering age as levels rather than ‘years old.’ Drawing inspiration from video...