Emotionally Uncomfortable

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." - Francis of Assisi In this episode, I talk about: Behind the scenes look at the incredible journey one of my clients experienced, which yielded a result of generating $200,000 in revenue in 6 short weeks The strategies, tactics, and key insights that fueled this incredible achievement The remind...

"Each time you set a healthy boundary, you say 'yes' to more freedom." - Nancy Levin In this episode, I talk about: Learning how to create more time and energy through the practice of outsourcing and learning to get support when you need it Paying attention to other people's projections and beliefs as to where they think you should be spending your time and energy - and not taking these on  Watchi...

"You are only as lazy or lacking in willpower as you think you are." - Ken Christian In this episode, Melissa shares her perspective and highlights: Her journey and emotional experience as she worked to lose 60lbs. after having kids The importance of monitoring the self-talk that we engage in, watching for self-sabotage and the ways we play small Understanding our lack of willpower or "laziness" t...

"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded." - Jess Lair In this episode, I talk about: Understanding that we have the ability to reverse-engineer how we want to feel in ALL of our relationships, and taking ownership of that ability Learning to practice connecting through listening more and speaking less  Moving away from ideas of "fixing" our children's behavior/actions...

"I bring peace into moments of chaos." - Johnathan Lockwood Huie In this episode, I talk about: Exploring how to harness emotional freedom; that what happens to us doesn't need to consume us The mindset shift that happens when we look at time and energy differently, and the changes that can result (including better managing overwhelm) Demonstrated value of working on you first , and how this facil...

"DIG deep--get deliberate, inspired, and going." - Brené Brown In this episode, I talk about: Managing how to let go of "the how" of a process and instead adopt an energy of being curious, and what this can look like Paying attention to what pulls you, and giving yourself the opportunity to listen to your desires and lean toward them  Recognizing that realizing a dream will likely require us to ac...

"You are a powerful point of consciousness. A bright particle of light within the Greater Light. Be brave, be wise, and always trust your gut." - Anthon St. Maarten In this episode, Bridgitte shares her perspective and highlights: Her journey at an early age of learning to trust her intuition and letting it be a guide in her healing as well as her strategies of getting in tune with herself  How he...

"Control leaves no room for trust." -   Glennon Doyle In this episode, I talk about: Exploring the roots of our need to control our children's behavior or emotions, and ways we can engage our emotional intelligence so that we can instead co-create with them The fight, flight, or freeze responses that happen within all of us when facing conflict and how to tune into your child's response (as well a...

"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." - Helen Keller  In this episode, Danielle shares her perspective and highlights: Her own journey with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and how she rediscovered her identity and actualized her dream of creating a podcast.  Recognizing the amount we anchor our identity in our work - and what it is like to rediscover other components of our...

"Sometimes we self-sabotage just when things seem to be going smoothly. Perhaps this is a way to express our fear about whether it is okay for us to have a better life." - Maureen Brady In this episode, I talk about: A deeper understanding of what self-sabotage is and why we may be doing it with or without our awareness  The ability to identify the patterns and habits that keep us in self-sabotage...

"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient." - Steve Maraboli In this episode, Dr. Bhushan shares her perspective and highlights: Her journey with components of her own identity, and the healing and changes she underwent The value of vulnerability and the capacity to ask for help when we need it in order to break out of cycles and continue to grow Making the dec...

"When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." - Paulo Coelho In this episode, I talk about: My journey with my husband Bryan and the effect of personal development work has had on our relationship  Recognizing that we can only lead by example, and this can be an effective catalyst for change in a...

"Success is a process… During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones." - Sachin Tendulkar In this episode, Mike shares his perspective and highlights: His own personal experience with diet culture, orthorexia, and his healthy transformation to finding balance  The psychology behind staying motivated and being flexible with our goals  Making deci...

"One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter." - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, I talk about: My top three things that I am practicing this summer to get the most out of this season  Recognizing that "doing less" is not necessarily restorative, and how to actually find alignment and balance  The value of creating a life that you don't need a vacation from  Continue...

"Play is the work for the child." - Maria Montessori In this episode, Avital shares her perspective and highlights: Dispelling the expectation of being a "yes" parent and instead fostering the skills of independent play within your children The realities of balancing work and family life, and learning to regard your work time and family time with flexibility  Playing the "long game" of parenting;...

"You must do the things you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt In this episode, I talk about: My insights on parenting and personal growth, sharing what I have learned and what I have seen within my own community of clients Learning that p ersonal and professional growth requires continued effort and attention to areas such as time management and strategic planning The importance of perseve...

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Kristi shares her perspective and highlights: The experience of discovering her  true self and what this process looked like and the challenges she faced  Facing perfectionism and a tendency to people-please, and working through these thought processes that hold us...

"Just because everyone else does, it doesn't mean you have to. Break the repetitive cycle and excel beyond the norm." - Torron-Lee Dewar In this episode, I talk about: The importance of listening to our children and seeking alternatives that match their desires and emotions - even if that means going against the mainstream The value of looking beyond fear and lack of security, and instead pursuing...

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." - Jack Welch In this episode, Erin shares her perspective and highlights: Discovering that the parenting skills we build ultimately improve our leadership skills in other areas of our life  Embracing the emotionally uncomfortable conversations that we might need to have...

"We grow fearless when we do the things we fear." - Robin Sharma In this episode, I talk about: Embracing the fear of the unknown and letting go of the "how" and accepting support in order to be able to move forward  How important it is to be  ready to do the emotionally uncomfortable work, willing to carve out time for the work, and be invested in the process Focusing on developing your self-trus...

"Each individual woman's body demands to be accepted on its own terms." - Gloria Steinem In this episode, Dr. Brighten shares her perspective and highlights: How many women still struggle to identify what is "normal" and what is not within their own body   The relationship between sex and emotions, and how the two interact  How the messages we receive about the female body tend to promote shame an...

"We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be." - Jane Austen In this episode, I talk about: What it means to give yourself permission to "fail fast"; seeing failure as part of the growth and development process along with the experience of feelings like shame and guilt  What it can look like to maintain trust in yourself in situations where you d...

"When you quit drinking you stop waiting." - Caroline Knapp In this episode, Jenn shares her perspective and highlights: The prevalence of drinking in culture, and how it is deemed "acceptable" as a way to cope with adulthood/motherhood Viewing the habit of drinking as placed along a spectrum and examining your own relationship with alcohol Discussing what it means to be "sober-minded"; to be awak...

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves." - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, Rachel shares her perspective and highlights: Her mental health journey and the difficulties she had around the time her book was being released  How the social media marketing industry changing (for the better) and how this has impacted how she markets her business  An observation of how success st...

"The part can never be well unless the whole is well." - Plato In this episode, Jenn shares her perspective and highlights: Debunking the assumption that just because a symptom or collection of symptoms is common, that it is normal. Understanding that creating change in our bodies and how we feel will require habit changes and long-term commitment - it's not going to be a quick fix  A few foundati...