P.S. We Expire with Morgan Motsinger

Kelly was in the healthcare space, working with families in the intensive care unit and oncology nursing. While she spent a good amount of time around grief and loss, nothing prepared her for what it was like to navigate losing her son 15 years ago.    She shares about the early days of shock, disbelief, and grief and how she dealt with anxiety, relationship changes, and still showing up for her o...

Allison has a way with words.  Metaphors are sprinkled through her stories which bring visuals to my mind instantaneously. Our brains LOVE stories and visuals, which make her lessons and wisdom stick even more. I met Allison at a retreat and immediately connected with her and the more I got to know her, the more I knew she had life experience and coaching expertise I wanted to share with my podcas...

How do we navigate our relationships with people who believe and vote differently than we do? In this episode I'm sharing how to deal with disappointment about the election. How do we maintain our compassion and connection with people who are close to us that voted differently? If we want to keep our relationships healthy and not drown into a pool of despair, let's explore some skills to pay atten...

This quote from Carl Jung has been rolling around in my mind: "The first half of life is devoted to forming a healthy ego. The second half is going inward and letting go of it." What does it mean to operate from a deeper place, beneath the ego? Who were we before the world told us who we should be? This episode explores these ideas of deeper conscious awareness of the illusion of separateness, the...

Anxiety about myself has been kicking my butt lately, which is frustrating because I'm DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS. So, what gives? And what has been helping? In this conversation, I discuss my struggles with health anxiety, exploring the complexities of mental health and the brain's predictive nature. I'm sharing personal experiences and insights on how to manage anxiety through mindfulness, decis...

When I was an interior designer, I worked with Michele for a year. She coached me through business growth, strategic thinking and planning, and general life challenges. She encouraged me to bring my full self to my businesses and see the through line through all the work I was doing.    Key Takeaways Owning and understanding the decisions made in the business is crucial for making necessary change...

How do you navigate entrepreneurship what what you're familiar with is a corporate environment? How do you know when it's time to embark on your own journey and how do you decide what that will be? Join me as I talk with Monique about her experience leading entrepreneurs, coaching, and raising kids.  --- Monique Shields, Executive Coach, Founder of Seven Pines Leadership and Podcast Host of "Ambit...

This is part 1 of a series about entrepreneurship. Originally, the series was going to be very practical, sharing the nuts and bolts of how to start or grow a business (cue the commentary about deciding on a product/service, marketing, customer service). But then I remembered that AI exists and you can so easily get input tailored to what you want by paying attention to the prompts you're using. ...

Just A Moment (JAM) are bite-sized episodes with thoughts or practices that aren't quite tall enough to ride the full episode ride. The insights shared in these little JAMs are meant to bring more mindfulness and self-compassion to your life.    A podcast sparked this JAM. I was tuned in to how social media trends impact our subconscious processes. This got me thinking about what our phones in gen...

Just A Moment (JAM) are bite-sized episodes with thoughts or practices that aren't quite big enough to ride the full episode ride. The insights shared in these little JAMs are meant to bring more mindfulness and self-compassion to your life.    This JAM is all about worry. How do we treat that little (or big) part of ourself that clings to worry with all their might? Worry isn't just an abstract T...

Tara LaFon Gooch offers insightful perspectives on the importance of confidence and the various ways we can cultivate it in our lives. She emphasizes that confidence is a choice, rooted in embracing gratitude, taking responsibility for our actions, and maintaining a clear vision. Importantly, she clarifies that true confidence is not about arrogance or seeking validation from others. Gooch also hi...

Dr. Diana Londoño has an inspiring story about her path to becoming a doctor and her experiences with burnout. Her journey began when she watched her father suffer from illness and noticed how little dignity he received in healthcare. This motivated her to bring compassion and respect back into the medical field. Finding purpose and having a solid support system are key to managing stress. Establi...

What is self-leadership? How does being a CEO a multi-billion dollar company translate to the habits and mindset needed for self-mastery? Marty Moore (Your CEO Mentor) has some hard earned advice for those wanting to excel in their companies and shares his personal story of leaving his corporate digs to create his own company to teach and inspire high performers to rapidly improve their leadership...

Rock bottom is a place nobody wants to be, but many who have been there attest to rock bottom being the place of deep transformation. Trish survived her traumatic childhood in the only way she could with escaping through drug use. She nearly ended her life when a chance phone call saved her and put her on a new path. The road out of poverty and to a thriving sales career which bloomed into an inte...

I'm not going to tell you how to get OUT, but how to be IN stuckness by changing the way you think about it.  Here are the 7 perspective shifts I'm exploring today: can you let yourself be stuck...for now? can you remember when you weren't stuck and believe it’s not forever? can you make a small change (even if it’s unrelated to the area you feel stuck in); are you actually paralyzed because you’r...

What if you've got a dream for your life but it doesn't seem possible with your current circumstances? Stefanie and I are both part of the "Child Loss" club, which is just a nice way of saying we've both had our children die from Sanfilippo Syndrome . Today we're discussing the reality of having children with a debilitating and terminal disease, what to do when you've got a vision for your life th...

How did you get your views about sex and sexuality? What contributed to your sexual ethic? We learn about sex, shame, and sexuality from our parents (through what is said or not said), movies, pornography, friends, magazines, and more. But how often do we challenge our views and really dig into what we believe and why. This conversation with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a great way to start asking...

I find myself rummaging in the cupboard when I'm particularly stressed out. But why do I do that? Why do we emotionally eat? I'm in an anatomy and physiology class right now, focusing on the nervous system. We started learning about the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and my mind lit up about one thing in particular: how digestion relates to the stress state. These branches of the...

We're all members of the cast in this big play called life. For the majority of our lives, we play along, delivering our lines, and embodying the character we were told to play.  But what happens when we realize we don't like how the script is written? What if this character that was written for me doesn't really fit? We can start to intentionally change the script. Write a different story. Say th...

I came across a poem that made me feel incredibly hopeful:   “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.” -Albert Camus   I found a small snippet of this poem when I was cleaning out my office and fo...

You've probably heard "attachment theory" (anxious attached, avoidant, etc), and the term "codependent", but what does that actually mean? And how does it practically show up in our relationships?   We get bogged down by terminology and we diagnose our relationship troubles, handing out labels left and right. Labels may not be very helpful, but what is helpful is understanding how we show up in ou...

Rita is a powerful force for good. The main topic of our conversation? How to be a more humane human.    What does it mean to be human? How do we exercise compassion when we are overwhelmed and feeling stuck ourselves? What can we do to fix some of the biggest problems humanity is currently facing? Rita teaches us about the importance of embodiment and somatic work, which involves listening to the...

We all want happier lives, right? But sometimes happier feels out of reach, and maybe it feels more like if life could just suck LESS, that would be great.  What beliefs can we adopt to create a happier life? Sharing three beliefs you can take on to have a happier life right now.  ___ Find Morgan on Instagram @morgan_motsinger or her website https://www.morganmotsinger.com/   where you can find he...

This past year has felt like a dream. A bit fuzzy, foggy, and scattered. Passing the one-year milestone is a bit bizarre and I have lots of feelings about it.    This week I'm sharing the past year's ups and downs and what has helped me navigate grief.  ____ Find Morgan on Instagram: @morgan_motsinger and her website: morganmotsinger.com  

Our creativity is a hallmark of our species. We have a unique ability to tap into meaning and something deeper than our basic needs.    So, what exactly is creativity? Why should we care about expressing it (especially if no one else ever sees it)? How does creativity feel? And the golden question, how do we cultivate even more creativity in our lives?   The books I recommend on this episode are:...