Consider Yourself Hugged

Today we'll talk about some ways religion helps, some ways it can hurt, and some tips for spiritual growth! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-70-women-spirituality-in-a-pandemic. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation *...

Welcome to Part 2 of our series. We mentioned before that we'll go deeper on this later, so keep the comments and questions coming! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-3-discomfort-is-not-fatal-the-body. Hugs! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for...

Part 1 of our Women in 2021 series - today, the MIND!!! We'll go deeper on this topic soon with an expert interview, so be sure to comment with questions and ideas. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-2-calming-the-mindHugs! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Gro...

Just a quick intro to say hi and welcome you to this place for women! Invite your friends, post a hi to us, and tell us what you'd like to see going forward. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/consider-yourself-hugged-is-back. Hugs!! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group...

I’ve made a decision that today will be the final CYH Podcast episode for the 2019-20 "season"! I think it’s time to recharge and come back fresh in the fall. I do hope you’ll continue to listen and share and stay with me on social media. A great way to end is simply to share some things I learned on my recent trip to Yellowstone! Make sure you go to the show notes to see pictures and vi...

You may notice this is not session 6 of "The Stress Club." Although based on number of listens I’m assuming you aren’t noticing at all 😜 I altered my path. I changed my course. I changed my mind. Whatever you want to call it, I decided that wasn’t working. Maybe it’s because I have more men in the audience than I thought. Maybe it’s because people aren’t listening as much during this pa...

Remember when I introduced you to the concept of Interpretative Repertoires, or themes? Today we are going to talk about one of three overall ways women talked about stress, and that is as “the plight of women”. In order to best understand this we'll start with a little biology. I am not an expert on gender differences. I do have an undergraduate degree in biology so I have a decent understan...

Today’s chapter, Ch. 5, I titled "Got Gas?"! I’ll tell you why in a sec! Today we are ready to talk about that word, that word that I try to forbid everyone from saying LOL! That word "stress"! Show notes https://bit.ly/3cqXA7HCYH63. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s...

Welcome to the Stress Club Session 3!So far we have talked about frogs in pots, how we areconditioned that stress it’s just part of life today. In chapter 2 we looked at our stories and the formula for happiness and the influences on how we react to life events. Then in Chapter 3, I gave you an overview of how I studied stress and how it is different from other studies. Today I am sharing with you...

Last week we laid the foundation and talked about the happiness formula and the importance of choices. That’s what the rest of this book is about, Choices. Remember, this book and study is not about what stresses you out, how you feel when you are stressed, or even managing stress,. It is about the concept of how women talk about stress. This chapter, if you really grab onto it and adopt it, can c...

This week starts week 1 of a 10-week women's book study of my book, "The Stress Club." Men, listen too as I think it can help! Each week we'll do basically one chapter. Today we'll do chapters one and two. If you don't have the book and would like a free Kindle download, that will be available April 21st - link is in the Show Notes at https://bit.ly/34QBgBg. Thanks fo...

As our country is urged today to prepare for the “hardest and saddest week,” I wanted to give you 4 choices to make to get through it together! I hope they'll speak to you in a powerful way! Show notes at bit.ly/34gBVf6CYH59. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Wom...

Earlier in the month, Dr. Jenny Severson was on the show teaching us about emotions. Today, she's back, talking specifically about trauma. We recorded this before Coronavirus took the toll that it's taking, and I think the timing is perfect. Jenny talks about "little t" trauma vs "Big T" trauma. We are going through something together now that's more than we coul...

Last month I was blessed to speak at Hopkinsville, KY Middle School at their Parent/Teacher Conference event. That night I met Claudia and she shared her story. Claudia and her husband Patrick have 2 boys, Lucas and Nicholas. On 3/2/2018 Nicholas passed in the night at the young age of 19. Claudia told me that Nicholas left a legacy forever, and I immediately knew I wanted her to share that with y...

Oh my how the world has changed in a few days! Today, I have a short episode with a few powerful ideas for staying mentally and emotionally healthy during this difficult time. Remember, we are all in this together and I pray for our entire country every day! I hope you'll join me. Show notes at http://bit.ly/3d5NrhsCYH56. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikT...

What does it mean to be offended? The Oxford dictionary defines it as: resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. Synonyms are: upset, hurt, wounded, injured, insultedSo why talk about this? Why admit it? Why now? Listen today, and I'll admit my struggles and walk you through processing those times when you're offended! Show notes at http://bit.ly/3350XNGCYH55. Co...

Dr. Jenny Severson is passionate about gratitude, emotional intelligence, and optimism, even during tough times! Jenny serves schools, corporations, churches, and speaks at conferences across the globe. Today, she shares with you how she learned to take care of herself, serve others, have faith, and understand her body and her emotions at a deeper level. She's a smart one, so get ready!! Show...

As an ovarian cancer survivor, Jenn did not think it was in the cards to have children. Yet, marrying a single dad immediately blessed her with three children, then Jenn and Kirk were surprised by two miracle babies who are now growing into young men. Today, Jennifer Walden shares her story of hope, love, relationships, healing, generosity, and more. She not only inspires, but also shares practica...

Today, you get the pleasure and honor of hearing from the bully expert, Donna Clark Love! Donna is an internationally recognized bully expert, workshop trainer and conference keynote speaker. She is a Licensed Chemically Dependent Counselor, a certified trainer for Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and a certified mediator/conflict resolution trainer. Donna has been feature...

Last week I put out the call for stories. If you listened, you might already know that my dear friend Angela Howell was the brain behind the challenge. Today, she called me and said, "Hey, let's talk about the stories together!" It's SO last minute, and I loved it! So, enjoy some of her reader's stories here, and respond to the challenges we give you today. Happy Valentine...

Next week is Valentine's Day! Today I'll chat a bit about the weird history of this day, share my favorite Valentine's Day stories, and then challenge you to share your stories with me. Love & Hugs! Show notes at http://bit.ly/2SjfRLcCYH50. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets W...

Join me today as 10-year-old Emma and I talk about hugs! It's been one year (almost to the day!) since CYH launched, and this is my first discussion about hugs! Show notes at http://bit.ly/3155DC7CYH49. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation...

Think of someone you want to change some obnoxious behavior. Maybe it’s family, a friend, a co-worker. You know this person: We vent about them with each other. We try to figure it out together. What if that person changed the behavior you've been praying for? What if that person might suddenly be part of your life in a different way? Today I'll talk about 4 reasons that transition is we...

Happy Day!! This week's episode is definitely "off the cuff!" My oldest son, Jamie (everyone else calls him James, but I'm his mom so I get to call him whatever I want 😁) ran his first marathon yesterday at Disney World. It was so much harder for him and more emotional for me than either of us expected. I don't have points or 1,2,3 steps today - just an inspirational conv...

Happy 2020!! I’m starting the new year with this topic because communication really is foundational for great mental and emotional wellbeing. Can’t say no? Don’t speak up and ask for things? People don’t seem to connect with you? ALL communication issues. (Make sure to listen till the end because in February I’m doing a free webinar for 10 people. Honestly, it’s the 1st of a few freebies as I bran...