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Today I’m sharing all the details about my new group coaching program - Becoming the Change: Life Coaching for Changemakers. I talk about why I created the program, who it’s for, and what to expect if you decide to join us! Enrollment is open now through Saturday, April 1st, 2023. Interested in the program? Book a FREE Clarity Call here to see if we're a good fit. Learn more about the Becoming...

Today I share my personal Ayurvedic morning routine, nighttime routine, and other simple daily self-care practices. According to Ayurvedic wisdom, by establishing routine and ritual in our lives (daily, monthly, seasonally, etc.) we can keep our mind and body in balance and thriving. As environmentalists and activists, our daily routines are opportunities to align our life with our values. Registe...

In this very personal episode, I share candid reflections about my time volunteering here in Guatemala, mistakes made, lessons learned, and best practices for volunteering in your own community or abroad. Register today for my upcoming FREE workshop, Foundations for Changemaking, here ! Learn more about AMRIS . Read the full show notes here . Podcast Music: “Bounce” by Coma-Media on Pixbay

This week I help you get to the root cause of your shiny object syndrome so that you can heal it. Then, I share two powerful tools that you can use to get focused and move forward. Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for more support in creating the change you want to see in the world without sacrificing your health! Follow me on Pinterest . Find the full show notes here . Podcast Music:...

This week, I share eleven ways that you can build self-discipline. I define KIND self-discipline as, “Honoring your word and showing up for the commitments that you’ve made to yourself and others.” This version of self-discipline includes honoring your whole self (mind, body, emotions) and the plans that you’ve made in a way that is considerate and kind. Find the full show notes here . Get the fre...

I share some uncommon but oh-so-powerful advice and Ayurvedic practices that you can use to build your self-esteem. This topic comes directly from our community. In a recent survey, I asked, “What (if any) internal obstacles are holding you back from creating the change that you want to see in the world?” Many of you mentioned low self-esteem, so let’s talk about it! Find the full show notes here...

This Valentine's Day I’m sharing tips that will help you improve the most important relationship in your life… your relationship with yourself! I chat about why I consider self-love activism and I share fun self-love tips, practices, and journal prompts that you can use today to love yourself more! Register for my FREE Burnout Recovery & Prevention workshop. Find the full show notes here . Get...

When an unexpected obstacle or problem occurs you have a choice. You can respond in a way that is disempowering or you can turn life challenges into opportunities. In this episode, I share a self-reflection practice that you can use to find the good in any situation, identify life lessons, and ultimately turn the challenges that you’ve faced in life into opportunities for growth. Register for the...

Is imposter syndrome holding you back from speaking up, going after a promotion, or creating the change you want to see in the world? In this episode, I dive into what imposter syndrome actually is, why it exists, and how we can overcome it. Spoiler Alert! Imposter syndrome is not a personal failing or an indication that something is wrong with you, it’s a rational and healthy response to living i...

Today I share Ayurvedic winter self-care practices that you can add to your daily routine in order to keep yourself grounded and in balance this winter. These practices help us to tap into the natural energetics of the kapha season in order to create movement and growth in our lives. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for more support in creating the chan...

Today I'm talking about something that no one wants to talk about: shame. Let’s go there, get uncomfortable, and build our shame resilience together. By building our shame resilience we can become more effective changemakers! When we allow ourselves to feel shame without judgment we can overcome people pleasing, fear of judgment, and fear of getting canceled. Shame resilience allows us to step up...

In this week’s episode, I share five incredibly effective Ayurvedic practices that you can use to increase your energy levels and heal fatigue naturally! One of the most common complaints that I hear from our community of changemakers and activist is, “I’m so exhausted and burnt out! I just don’t have the energy." But we can do change-making work while being energized and enjoying life. In fact, w...

This week I share about my change-making journey and why I am so passionate about helping changemakers and aspiring activists create the change they want to see in the world without sacrificing their health and wellbeing. I also share some of the life lessons that I’ve learned during my 37 years on the planet. Topics include: overcoming negative experiences in childhood, activism, body acceptance,...

In this chatty episode, I talk about how we can reconnect with nature and our true selves.  I was inspired to record this episode after watching this video by Zhaawnong Webb. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for more support in creating the change you want to see in the world without sacrificing your health!

There are five phases that we all go through when working towards achieving our goals. Whether you can move through each phase will determine whether or not you’ll successfully reach your goal. In this episode, I share how to identify what phase you’re in and what to focus on in order to move through it and not get stuck. Find the full show notes here . Follow me on Pinterest . Get the free guide...

This week I share five important follow-through tips to help you stay motivated so that you can actually reach your goals! This is the second episode in a three-part goal-setting series. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for more support in creating the change you want to see in the world without sacrificing your health! Sign up for my newsletter to rece...

Are you tired of disappointing yourself over and over by not following through on your goals? You’re not alone. I too have struggled to accomplish my goals in the past, but ever since I learned that my follow-through problem was actually a planning problem I’ve approached goal setting in an entirely different way. I now follow through and achieve my goals with more ease than ever before. On this w...

Whether last year was your best year yet or a total disaster, completing a year-end review can be a powerful self-development tool. This week on the podcast I share a year-end review process that you can use to bring closure to the past year, learn from your mistakes, celebrate your accomplishments, and set yourself up to make the most of the new year! I also share two other things that you can do...

'Tis the season for charitable giving and Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, but how can you be sure that your money is going to the right place? In this episode, I share how you can find the best charities to donate to. I answer some of the most common questions that people tend to have about charitable giving and share how you can align your money with your values. Tune in to learn how y...

Growing our self-confidence is one of the most important things that we can do in order to create the change that we want to see in the world. But we all struggle with self-doubt… Can I actually make a difference? Who do I think I am trying to be a leader? I’m not doing enough. I’m not (insert insecurity here) enough to make an impact. So this week on the podcast I share five powerful questions th...

We all experience negative feelings and uncomfortable emotions each and every day, yet most of us have never been taught how to deal with our emotions in a healthy way. We often try to avoid emotions such as sadness, loneliness, guilt, shame, and anger. But these feelings are a normal, natural, and essential part of our human experience. This week on the podcast I discuss why emotional processing...

Dismantling racism within myself is a major priority in my life. And since the summer of 2020, I’ve been feeling called to talk about it more publicly. Unfortunately, I let fear keep me from speaking up. No more! This week I share why anti-racism work is so important to me, a bit about my background, the layers of privilege that I hold (some that you may have never thought of), the mindset that I...

Tune in for my favorite Ayurvedic fall self-care practices! I discuss the Ayurvedic approach to keeping our minds and bodies in balance with the changing weather, how to know if you’re out of balance, balancing foods for fall, fall self-care practices, and a few journal prompts to help you tap into the transformative energy of the vata season and fuel your personal growth. Find the full show notes...

In this week’s episode, I share how to stop feeling overwhelmed in seven steps! I talk about getting clear on your priorities so that you have a clear focus, planning with self-awareness so that you can follow through, being decisive, and other steps that you can take to overcome overwhelm and take action. These steps will help you to get out of your own way so that you can create the change you w...

This week I chat about a question we’ve all asked ourselves from time to time, “Why am I so overwhelmed?” I discuss the root causes of overwhelm and dissect the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions that lead to our feelings of overwhelm. And I share why we environmentalists, changemakers, activists, and advocates tend to feel more overwhelmed than the average person. This is part one of a two-...