Positively Real Podcast

This episode is the "Notice That & Then What" meditation from the full "My Healing Journey" podcast episode. The recording includes only the meditation, allowing you to return to it whenever you need to reconnect with your body and emotions.

Welcome to the first episode of our next series on healing. Today, I’m diving deep into my healing journey, sharing the raw and real experiences I’ve faced along the way. I’ll share my experience with postpartum anxiety after my daughter was born, discuss the concept of healing, explore how I’ve healed on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level, and debunk misconceptions about healing t...

Welcome to the final episode of our month-long series on emotions. Over the past few episodes, I've explored various aspects of emotional liberation, including Joy and Sadness, Anger and Shame, and Fear and Courage. Today, we're bringing it all together with a focus on Emotional Integration. Integration has been my word of the year, and with this episode, I want to help you integrate positive chan...

Welcome to the third episode of our emotional liberation series. In this episode, I discuss the relationship between courage and fear, exploring how these two emotions are intertwined and essential for personal growth. You can’t have one without the other; both are crucial for development. Nature of Fear: Fear is a natural emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. It aims to protect us f...

In our third episode on emotions, I dive into anger and shame, exploring how these powerful feelings affect us and how we can effectively manage them. I'll share my personal experiences with anger and shame, including recent situations involving my daughter. I hope this episode helps you better understand how embracing and comprehending these emotions can prevent them from controlling our lives. A...

For our second episode on emotions, we are focusing on the intricate relationship between joy and sadness. If you missed the first episode of the month, I recommend listening to that first.  Emotions are a fundamental part of the human experience, and it’s important to give space to all of your feelings. Today I want to talk about joy and sadness, which are more connected than you may think,...

Welcome to the first episode of our 5-week series on emotions. Today, I am sharing my review of the movie Inside Out 2 as a springboard to dive deep into the world of emotions. My hope with this series is that by the end of July, you will feel equipped with tools and a deeper understanding of yourself to manage and process both difficult and positive emotions, helping you feel more in control of y...

To wrap up our month of episodes on health, I am excited to bring you a review of the book “Breath” by James Nestor. This book explores the often overlooked, yet crucial aspect of health: proper breathing. Nestor’s approach is deeply hands-on and rooted in personal research. He studied ancient cultures to understand their breathing practices and how they contrast with modern habits. Book Overview:...

For our third health episode, I am excited to share a wonderful interview with Hannah Aylward on how stress is causing gut and hormone imbalances. Hannah Aylward is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, gut health specialist, and the founder of HAN, a functional nutrition practice that takes a root cause approach to repair the gut for real. After struggling with her own chronic digestive issues for y...

For this week’s episode on health, I am joined by Nurse Practitioner and gut health consultant Lindsey Renteria to discuss gut health and root cause healing.  Lindsey thought she was taking care of herself by eating well and exercising, but she was suffering from multiple ailments, including Hashimoto's, constipation, acne, and acid reflux. She began working with a coach to repair her relatio...

For June, we’re kicking off a new podcast series all about health. To start us off, I’m covering the Pillars of Health, extending beyond just physical wellness to include mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While it’s likely that you’re familiar with these concepts, my hope is that you’ll find something that piques your curiosity and inspires you to make a small, positive change towa...

For our final Mental Health Awareness Month episode, I asked Natalie Orozco-Moxley, from Sunday Mournings, to join me for a discussion that isn’t often included with other mental health topics. We live in a grief-avoidant society, and Natalie is working to change the cultural messaging around grief.  Natalie Orozco-Moxley founded Sunday Mournings, an organization dedicated to transforming the...

For our third episode of Mental Health Awareness Month, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni joins me to discuss brain health.  Dr. Julie Fratantoni is the head of research integration and partnerships at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas. She specializes in creating content and tools to promote proactive brain health, sharing tips and insights on Good M...

In continuing with Mental Health Awareness Month, I am joined today by Lillie Duncan, a therapist at Turning Point Counseling. After meeting Lillie, I knew I wanted to record an episode with her because I love her approach to mental health, combining work on the mind, body, and spirit. In her work, Lillie gracefully weaves together the intricacies of mind, body, and soul with her deep expertise in...

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, I'm filled with gratitude and vulnerability as I share my mental health journey with you. It's a narrative that spans years of struggle, moments of clarity, and ultimately, a commitment to prioritizing my well-being. I invite you to join me for this episode where I share my experience, learnings, and hopes for your journey. A few lessons I share: How nervou...

Welcome to the final episode of our Stress Less podcast series. Over the past month, we’ve discussed various aspects of understanding, managing, and navigating stress. Today, I’ll recap all the valuable suggestions, tools, and techniques from the series to serve as a go-to resource whenever you need a reminder on dealing with stress. Stress Reduction Identify stressors and remove sources of stress...

We’re taking a short break from the Stress Less series to share my second book review. This time I’m lucky enough to have author, Erin Leider-Pariser, join me to discuss her life, adventures, and new book. For nearly thirty years, Erin Leider-Pariser, wellness expert and founder of Sports Travel Adventure Therapy (STAT), has designed women's adventure journeys that empower them to push their physi...

For our third episode in the Stress Less Podcast Series, we're focusing on how to navigate stress in relationships. Stress and relationships are like dance partners, moving in sync with each other. Our reactions to stress are often instantaneous, tied to unresolved issues or traumas from our past. These triggers can be related to our beliefs, values, or even the core of our identity. When these as...

Welcome back to our Stress Less Podcast Series! In today’s episode, we’re looking at the intricate relationship between stress and emotional regulation. Join me to learn how practicing emotional regulation can lead you to a more fulfilling, harmonious, and balanced life amidst inevitable stressors. Emotional regulation isn’t about being calm all the time. Stress is a part of our lives and can be e...

Welcome to a new series dedicated to unraveling the complexities of stress and its profound impact on our lives. In each episode, we'll discuss different aspects of stress, from understanding its origins and effects on the body to exploring practical techniques for stress relief and resilience-building.  Today’s episode begins the series by focusing on what stress is, how it affects us, and m...

"I am committed" and "I know what to do". Imagine being able to say these statements and mean them. That dream came true for Sa’Von after a lot of hard work and a coaching journey with me.  In this episode, Sa’Von joins me to discuss her inspiring story of growth, self-discovery, and empowerment through coaching. She shares the insights she gained and the remarkable changes she experienced th...

🌸 Happy Spring! 🌸 In honor of the beginning of spring, today’s episode focuses on embracing the lessons we can learn from the transformation of nature during this season.  Winter is a time to reflect, go inward, hibernate, and set intentions for the year to come. Whereas spring brings new energy and can act as a catalyst for personal and professional renewal and growth. Join me for tod...

Today, I’m excited to introduce a new format for our episodes! Once a month, I plan to discuss personal development books I’ve read, driven by three key reasons:  To potentially inspire you to read these books. To offer insights for application, even if you opt not to read them.   To aid my integration of the lessons into my life. Our first book is The Surrender Experiment: My Journ...

Do you think you have a motivation problem?   What if I told you motivation isn't the problem? As we move into the third month of the year, this feeling of struggling with motivation tends to surface for most of us. So for today’s episode, I want to walk you through why your motivation isn’t the problem and how you can move past the feeling that you aren’t motivated.   Your motivation co...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s okay to not be okay,” and while the message behind the phrase is obvious, the next steps aren’t as clear cut. One of my clients recently asked me, “How do I be okay with not being okay sometimes?” and it prompted me to record this episode for you. Emotions are an integral part of the human experience, yet many of us claim not to have time for them. This episode ex...