Heart & Chutzpah Podcast

Unsettling times unsettle us, making us edgy and irritable. And this global pandemic has unsettled us all at some level. When we're feeling compassion for others who are less fortunate, let's also have a little compassion for ourselves, our own foibles, our own roller coaster of emotions.

Lorianne Speaks is an expert in the area of Speaker/Author support, helping them amplify their visibility. When her company was sold, Lorianne found herself laid off at 60 years of age - not the prime hiring age for Corporate America. Not ready for a rocking chair, Lorianne took a different path. Today she has a team of five who support Speaker/authors in various stages of their business growth. T...

Are you ready for an adventure? Like it or not, the coronavirus and our efforts to contain its spread has brought us into uncharted territory. And, for the most part, we're all doing our best to figure it out for ourselves - and as a whole. Could this be a Divine Reset for humanity? What can we do to ride the wave?

Best-selling author and life coach, Melissa Lyons, helps people find hope and healing after heartache. Using her own experiences, she connects with people in meaningful ways. Her personal journey inspired her ability to deal with traumatic breakdowns and facilitate breakthroughs. She leads people to rediscover their purpose, reminding them of their potential and possibility. Her heartwarming and p...

These times are particularly challenging as there's so much uncertainty: What's really going on? How long will it last? How will I/my family/my work be affected? Uncertainty breeds a sense of powerlessness and loss of control which stirs up fear and a whole range of other emotions. The roller coaster of emotions is natural, but we don't have to stay in the anxiety. Let's talk hope instead. Make ho...

It's a paradox. Courage requires vulnerability (and vice versa). And in our culture, we still equate vulnerability with weakness, with being easy prey. No, thank you! Most of us have tender hearts, at the core. But early wounding causes us to build walls and shells to protect ourselves from further hurt. It's a brilliant strategy that works really well - until it doesn't. Until having an impenetra...

Our lives are filled with periods of trials and hardships. Some are relatively easy to bounce back out of. But some are meant to bring us to a deeper level - of our understanding, our compassion, or of our soul. The process may turn our lives upside down, leaving us feeling lost and stranded, angry or confused - or all of the above. Recognizing the process as a deconstruction and rebuilding of a n...

The recent deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, her friends and their families serve as a reminder of the preciousness of life - that tomorrow is guaranteed to no one. This reminder is also a call to live life as fully as possible. Life is meant to be lived FLAMBÉ - feeling like a million bucks everyday - allowing the passion and life force within to guide the way. To connect with Kamala for a sho...

For many women, being raised to be 'good girls' created a prison they dared not try to escape. Breaking out, being wild and free, was dangerous. 

But, it turns out that stifling the wilder heart within can suffocate the soul - a perhaps more subtle, death of its own. Kamala invites the listener to notice where good girl (or boy) shackles might still be in place - and to allow a little of the wild...

One hundred years ago, the world entered an era known as the Roaring 20's. The Roaring 20's were marked by a sense of change, breaks with tradition, a letting loose - a new energy to life. Doesn't it seem like we're experiencing some of that today - even if we're being riled up, it's an energy that's rising. In this episode, Kamala brings through an activation for the accomplishment of our goals a...

Kamala shares a reading from John Pavlovitz about the holidays - when life - and the world - isn't feeling so merry and bright. The holidays can bring such expectations of cheer and good tidings, but when that's not your experience, it can feel lonely and disheartening.

 John Pavlovitz has written a piece that's timely (even though it was written a few years ago) and touching and hopeful.

In this episode, Kamala talks with Diana Devi, empowerment coach for women over 50, encouraging women to live fabulously, no matter what their age! The "rules" for women over 50 have changed and Diana is living proof of being a WHIP - Women - Hot, Intelligent, and in their Prime! These are exciting times for WHIPs - breaking new ground and living life fully - and with FLAMBE'.

Do the holidays bring you as much stress as joy? Have the "family traditions" begun to get old - and unenjoyable? In this episode, Kamala shares about some typical expectations around the holiday season and how those expectations and accompanying judgments can add to the stress commonly experienced during the holiday season. She offers an important tip to relieve some of the stress that can also b...

In this episode, Kamala discusses the web of shame, perfectionism, and not-enoughness and shares a recent experience of shining the light on shame - with unexpected results. To connect with Kamala for a short call, email soulsparkler@gmail.com www. KamalaMurphey.com

In this episode, Kamala talks with palmistry expert, author, and podcaster, Cynthia Clark about her mountain moving: from moving place to place, trying to bolster long-term marriage, leaving that marriage to a profound and humbling solar eclipse experience in 2017. Cynthia also shares some basic information about palmistry and about some of the gift markers listeners might find in their own hands!...

Shame is like a cockroach, scurrying for cover when the light comes on.  It can't stand scrutiny. But has a cunning way of keeping us trapped in its web, scaring us into thinking exposure will bring our ruin.  So, many of us have inadvertently given shame the power in the relationship and let it run the show, causing frustration, pain, and even more shame.  In this episode, Kamala discusses the we...

Have you ever suddenly noticed that your teeth are clenched or that your stomach feels like it's tied in knots? Our bodies use their own language to communicate with us, but in today's fast paced world we're often oblivious to the messages. Sometimes we're so caught up in our thinking that we're almost 'numb' to anything below the neck! In this episode, Kamala invites you to slow down, breathe, an...

Have you been hurt by or turned away from the church of your youth, but still have a yearning for a fulfilling relationship with the Divine?  Maybe you have a desire to understand or to come to know God in a whole new way? With seven billion people on the planet, can there be only a few "right" paths to the Divine? In this episode, Kamala shares about developing a relationship with the Divine that...

Moving mountains may seem too daunting, too far out of reach, but a shift in perspective might change your mind.  You may already be moving mountains one step at a time. Taking those small steps and celebrating them makes moving mountains not only achievable, but exhilarating!   Any applicable links or resources to share http://Kamalamurphey.com http://bit.ly/heartachequiz Quotes about moving moun...

Have unconscious Daddy issues caused striving and driving behaviors that now sabotage you and your happiness?  For many women, the first man to break their hearts was their father. This original heartbreak is often buried and can wreak havoc in a woman's life.  Being able to shine a light on the Daddy issue opens the way to healing. Any applicable links or resources to share http://Kamalamurphey.c...

In a youth-obsessed culture, aging is dreaded (and a fortune spent on avoiding it).  Aging happens to us all and this episode touches on grieving the "loss" of youth and beauty, with a few short stories about coming to grips with aging as gracefully as possible.     Any applicable links or resources to share http://Kamalamurphey.com http://bit.ly/heartachequiz Maye Musk, Cover Girl https://www.you...

Living with a little pizzazz!   Flambe' is an acronym for Feeling Like A Million Bucks - Everyday!  It's also a reminder to let myself be excited, surprised, and fiery about life - as I encourage other women to do the same.  It's also a tribute to my mother, who didn't get to live FLAMBE' often enough. Any applicable links or resources to share Kamalamurphey.com https://kamalamurphey.com/past-hear...

This episode is an introduction to the She Moves Mountains podcast and to the host, Kamala Murphey. I want to encourage women to let go of old stories, beliefs, and ideas that have kept them feeling unsatisfied with life.  We women are created to be and FEEL amazing. And that's what I want to inspire you to - OWNING being the amazing you are! Any applicable links or resources to share http://Kamal...