Her Unapologetic Life Podcast with Mercedes | Therapeutic Coaching for Women

Over this past year, Mercedes has been vision casting and creating connection between the 2 “wings” of her business. Businesses choose many different ways to practice, and Mercedes wanted to continue offering 1:1 services, reach more women via her digital and online community. But- wanted to also let everyone know that Into the Woods is so much more than a rental property.    She felt inspired to...

We have been talking about that unapologetic life for almost 150 episodes.  Do you know who she is? Within you?  This is where it gets real.  Regardless of where you are on that continuum - we are shifting into another gear over here.  Let’s dig into restoring our inner Hero, and re”story” as the way to go from our Inner Critic to our Inner Wisdom. -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughc...

Mercedes started using symbolism and imagery -  and ways to tap into her client’s creativity and spirituality to accelerate and deepen her client’s growth and healing. She wansn’t formally trained at first, but over the years continued to seek ways to help her clients connect with their whole selves. Sandtray, collages, and then vision boards…. She kept learning. Imagery and symbolism are part of...

We have the who, and the why - now let’s get to the HOW. Mercedes has been practicing and guiding others to connect with their inner child, with great success.  Meaning - growth, balance… all the ways of being we want. Listen in today to learn how to connect with your inner child in awesome ways.    If you want to experience this firsthand with Mercedes- reach out to her at mercedes@intothewooods....

In today’s episode, Mercedes chats with you about 3 reasons to connect with your inner child. Asking WHY has been Mercedes’ thing since she could speak, according to her parents. Today, her why gives answers that are connected and simple…. Just the way she likes it.   -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult   Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https:/...

What comes to mind when you hear “inner child”?  Today, Mercedes muses about what she has learned over the years - and the bottom line of believing in our Inner Child. The good news is, per usual, we get to decide our beliefs about her.  Great episode to learn more about yourself and make some decisions to step even more into your authentic rockstar.   -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurba...

This season is all about cultivating your life and we begin by releasing more of what no longer serves you. Join me “in the dirt” this episode as we get messy with our Inner clutter - well one of our messiest - the Inner critic. She’s worth another look. Today we look at Ms. Self-Denial? Does she sound familiar?    -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult...

This season is all about cultivating your life and we begin by releasing more of what no longer serves you. Join me “in the dirt” this episode as we get messy with our Inner clutter - well one of our messiest - the Inner critic. She’s worth another look. Today we look at Ms. Passive-Aggressive, or perhaps Ms. Complacent. Does she sound familiar? Listen in to Mercedes experiencing an A-ha moment du...

This season is all about cultivating your life and we begin by releasing more of what no longer serves you. Join me “in the dirt” this episode as we get messy with our Inner clutter - well one of our messiest - the Inner critic. She’s worth another look. Today we look at Ms. People Pleaser, or perhaps Ms. Obligation. Does she sound familiar? -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching...

This season is all about cultivating your life and we begin by releasing more of what no longer serves you. Join me “in the dirt” this episode as we get messy with our Inner clutter - well one of our messiest - the Inner critic. She’s worth another look. Today we look at Ms. Perfectionist- does she sound familiar? -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult...

As the season starts to change there is a pull to plan. It is in all of us to some degree. Especially since we are the master of the family calendar, and summer seems to be right around the corner! But- let’s take a minute. Take a beat to consider- or reconsider how we decide to live this season. Spring has just begun, and we don’t want to miss it! -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughc...

Mercedes wraps up the season with some reflection and looking forward to Spring. She shares 3 simple reasons to bring our awareness to Spring as an act of self-care.  This episode is a great reminder of where we have been - sacred space, self-love, and self-care in this season, and Spring being the doorway to what is next.  Mercedes invites you in to consider seasonal living, and if you haven’t al...

Earlier this month,  Mercedes took you through 3 simple steps to unearth your possible self-sabotage, or as she also called it - tolerations.  We get to a point where we can’t ignore our tolerations anymore.  Inside the membership we really looked at our stuff….. Looking deeper is an act of self-care.   In today’s episode, Mercedes shares some common tolerations of her clients, women in her life,...

When we hear the buzz word, self-care, we have a belief about it, whether we are thinking about it or not.  In today’s episode, Mercedes digs a little deeper into some misconceptions we have about self-care. This is really another form of perfectionism. She offers a stepping stone that takes you from feeling selfish, to self”ish”.  And then, when we lean into the “ish”, we can move into self-care...

In today’s episode Mercedes shares 3 simple steps to uncover your self-care saboteurs. We all tend to avoid this. It can be overwhelming to tackle self-care and saboteurs all in one sitting.  A big reason a lot of women just sweep it under the rug.  Put it off until “tomorrow”, when the kids are older, when they have “time”.     Mercedes keeps it simple- giving you a quick and easy way to make it...

Mercedes wraps up this lovely month of Self-love with this - Self-love is self-care. Self-care is self-love.  What happens in that circle is really up to us.  In this empowering episode, decide with Mercedes that this is a worthwhile practice and commit to showing up next month, bridge the gap to explore a whole new level of self-care → Exquisite Self Care, as the ultimate act of self-love.    If...

Today Mercedes riffs about self-love within the groups we choose to hang with - either in our personal or professional lives. While it is slightly tangential, it will plant the seed of asking yourself some clarifying questions to start creating your own self-love formula for safety in numbers. We all need soft places to land, and we can find and create them.    Mercedes’ Birthday is right around t...

When was the last time you used the word “lavish” in a sentence? In today’s episode, Mercedes gives you 3 ways to consider lavishing love on yourself. Seems simple, but it really is a skill most of us aren’t taught.  It is never too late to learn - and watch how life shifts.  You deserve that lovely! -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult   Her Unapolog...

Today Mercedes talks about LOVE - what goes into saying YES to love. And in her usual fashion -what it takes to say YES to ourselves when it comes to self-love.    She believes that self-love is foundational to all of our other relationships and is so important, she included it in her membership’s first season. --> https://www.intothewoods.co/the-unhurried-life/#tul-sign-up   Join us today to find...

We all experience some head drama when we consider joining a group or after we have joined it. The belief that we might not have the time or take the time to show up “as we should” is a major reason we miss out on some amazing opportunities.    In today’s episode, we talk about this limiting belief, and without going to the other extreme of false yeses, Mercedes proposes we think about differently...

In today’s episode, I muse about a few reasons it is important to consider creating sacred spaces in your life.    Find out what I believe sacred space is and decide what it means to you.  And- I give 3 compelling reasons to consider.    This month I am kicking off my membership, The Unhurried Life, and I would love for you to consider joining . The call this month is all about this - come check i...

This episode will air as I and 3 friends spend the day traveling home from a girl’s getaway in Mexico. I had something else planned to talk about, until I was sitting around the pool with them.    Fly out of the cold, drop into the paradise called the Mexican Caribbean, and if life doesn’t become less hurried, we have to talk.   I was going to riff with my friends about slowing down and how they r...

The 12 days of Christmas over in the group is inspired by the Journey of the three Wisemen, following the star to find Jesus. Today, I muse about how many make it about New Year’s Resolutions or their rebellion against them.    I somehow connect this to a few things we can learn from the Wisemen’s journey so long ago, to help guide ours. This isn’t a theology lesson.  I can’t prove this is how the...

We're heading into a new year and wouldn't it be great to head into 2023 in alignment? For most of us, it may be a simple tweak or a realignment. Have you ever driven a car that was out of alignment or a bicycle for that matter? Not fun, and things get worn out, real quick. Have a listen to today’s easy listening episode- where we give realignment the valuable place on “our list” that it deserves....

What would that be like if you gifted yourself the gift of time?  How would life be different? Join me for a little self-reflection during this holiday season. Today’s episode is short and sweet with a few great light bulb moments!   Learn more about the Unhurried Life membership here!   *Coming up* The 12 Days of Christmas starts on the 26th - in the Her Unapologetic Life Facebook group - fun, dr...