Inside Job with Vee and Pam

Today Pam and Vee dive into ways that we navigate emotions when we’re faced with significant life changes. Times of transition can feel like we’re walking with a foot in both worlds - one world that is our normal daily life, the other world that is in constant upheaval with the emotional load of the shifts we’re experiencing. When we recognize what’s beyond our control, we can start to see what *i...

By the time we get to the emotional state of, “I JUST CAN’T!” it feels like the only option is to let the explosion rip and then see what’s left in the rubble. In this episode, Vee and Pam start to explore some other choices. We ask, how do we release the pressure of anger and frustration so that it doesn’t overtake us? What are simple things we can do to reset our nervous systems so that we’re no...

In today's episode, Pam and Vee continue to talk about navigating a crisis and how it ripples into the rest of our life. We share our experiences of riding the waves of weariness that roll in once the crisis has passed. Navigating a crisis demands an exceptional amount of energy. As the situation resolves, our bodies remind us just how much energy we've burned. Vee and Pam share some ins...

In this episode, Pam and Vee dive a little deeper into our discussion about navigating a crisis. What does it take to keep going rather than crumble when a situation feels overwhelming? It starts with recognizing what we can control and what is beyond our control. We talk about triaging - deciding what is absolutely needed in the present moment and letting go of everything else. We share the benef...

In today's podcast, Vee and Pam start a discussion about how we navigate  personal crisis.  We talk about taking responsibility in situations, and of ourselves in those situations - rather than waiting for someone to come and take charge, what happens when we are that person? We share insights about worrying, wondering how we'll show up and can we even do it. Pam and Vee share some perso...

Break out the noisemakers! Grab a handful of confetti! Today we celebrate our 50th published podcast episode! Pam and Vee take some time today to reflect on this podcasting adventure and how it began, our journey together, and where we are now. We share some lessons learned along the way and where we'll go next. Hint: we both know it won't look the way we think it will look, and we'...

In today's episode, Virginia touches on the double sided coin of avoidance and accountability. How does avoidance serve us? Where does it start? Vee offers some insights and perspective on how avoidance impacts our lives and why it can be so tricky to unpack. She also talks about the challenges of accountability, ways that we've learned to avoid or deflect it, and how we can gently lean...

If you’re a recovering perfectionist, this one’s for you! With a little support from Brene Brown’s new book, “Atlas of the Heart,” Vee talks about what perfectionism is and isn’t, as well as the ways it sets us up for disappointment and self judgment. So how does completion fit in here? Completion sets us up for success. Once we recognize what that feels like and how it impacts us, we can replicat...

Tammy Ward is an intuitive coach who guides her clients through transformation and life changes. As an intuitive, she speaks with her own guides and also with the client’s guides, even when the client isn’t aware of their own guides. Tammy Ward encourages us all to keep loving, keep growing, and keep embracing life boldly!  To find out more about Tammy’s work, visit her website: www.coach-tammy.co...

This is episode 46. Today Vee follows up on the word "should," offering antidotes to the power of this "other S word." She talks about some of the ways we can decide whether "should" is telling the truth (hint: it isn't). Vee shares some simple actions that can help you recalibrate yourself so that you can stop "shoulding" on yourself and instead rememb...

How often do you "should" on yourself? Do other people tend to "should" on you - and how do you handle it? In today's episode, Vee talks about the "other" S word: SHOULD. "Should" is a liar who will try to push you off your path. And whether you are "shoulding" on yourself or others are "shoulding" on you, the effects are the same -...

We kinda let it all hang out today. In this episode, Pam and Vee share some frustrations as we start a deeper discussion about griping. What benefits do we get from complaining? Why do we bitch to each other? How do we start to see it in ourselves before it gets out of hand and does some damage? We talk about striking the balance between speaking our minds and silencing ourselves. We share ideas a...

Every January, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with expectations - we’re supposed to be ready to hit the ground running, tackle piles of goals, and embrace the “new year, new me” approach to life. Today Pam and Vee talk about letting those expectations go and instead, revisiting our self care to see what’s still working and what needs adjusting. We ask, how can we weave the self care we need into our...

In today's episode, we welcome back Graciela Moore, certified coach and owner of Song of Myself Coaching. Grace is, among her many talents, a mindset expert and hope enthusiast whose coaching helps her clients see life through a lens of confidence, empowerment, and especially hope. Today we talk about what hope means, how we can recognize it in our daily lives, and ways that we can choose hop...

How are you welcoming this New Year? In today’s episode, Vee and Pam talk about how we’re ushering in 2022. We start with sharing our own Words of the Year (which we talked about in eps 39 and 40). We discuss making conscious decisions about the actions we’ll take and the gains we’re aiming for over the next twelve months. We talk about ways to plan ahead and look forward, to build in bright spots...

In today's episode, we take a deeper dive into Word of the Year. Pam shares her insights and wisdom after working with this tool for over a decade. One of the most important things to remember is that you can't do this wrong - you can search "word of the year" or look at a list of core values to help you get started, and when you find a word that makes you feel nervous and exci...

Wouldn't you love to have a tool that's simple and fun to use, that will help you decide how you want to focus your energy for the coming year (or longer!)? You can - it's called the Word of the Year. Today Pam and Vee begin to discuss some great ways that Word of the Year has helped us discover what's most important to us. Pam has been using this tool for a long time and share...

Today Vee and Pam talk about winning the holidays - giving ourselves and those around us the gifts of being present and making conscious choices and decisions. We share stories about the real magic that happens when we allow ourselves to just BE in a moment, savoring the calm and finding ways to really enjoy what’s right in front of us. Where can you find the gift of choosing to be present in your...

In today’s episode, Pam and Vee share about past holidays and enduring the season vs enjoying this time of the year. How do we choose what we want the holidays to be? We talk about how to begin to create new and more meaningful experiences during the holidays and all year long. What would you like to be different this year? For more information about the offerings from V L'Bassi Transformatio...

In today’s episode, Vee and Pam talk about taking care of ourselves during the holidays. Some of the topics we cover are expectations vs reality, no longer pretending everything is fine and we don’t need any help and obligations and resentments.  We share some thoughts on laying down our unrealistic version of how the holidays should be, or as we call it, the big old bag of poop we have been carry...

On today’s episode, we talk about Self- Care. What is your version of Self-Care and nurture?  The connection between emotional regulation and self-care. Pam and Virginia share their journey to self-love and self-care.  For more information about the offerings from V L'Bassi Transformational Coaching, you can find the links here: Schedule a free 3-card reading ! Try a mini coaching session ! F...

On today’s episode, we talk about the big topic of Self-Care. How do we nurture ourselves? Some thoughts on emotional regulation and self-care. Why the typical list of Self-Care tips is not our path to self-care. What works for us now may not work for us a year from now. Finding your own path to what we each truly need to fill our Self up.  For more information about the offerings from V L'Ba...

What do we do with our emotions? How our body lets us know what we are feeling. On today’s episode, we talk more about the connection between our bodies and emotions. Where do we feel our emotions? How does our body let us know what our emotions are trying to tell us? It can be as simple as taking a beautiful pause and noticing the physical sensations that come up. We end with two simple tools for...

On today’s episode we meet Grace Moore. We hear about Grace’s origins, the events, and the connections she made along the way. Grace shares some of her biggest hurdles and how she got to where she is today. Grace is a certified coach, motivational storyteller, and hope expert. You can follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/songofmyself. IG and check out her website, www.somcoaching.com . We ar...

On today’s episode we talk about our capacity and being realistic about how much we have to give. 70% is the new 100%.  When asked to do something, does it add to your energy well or deplete you?  We discuss ways that our emotions are trying to tell us to slow down and make the choice to say yes or no.  We dive into the conversation of how taking care of ourselves can be seen as selfish. We explor...