The Freely YOU Podcast

Listening has become a lost art.  I can't tell you the number of people in my coaching practice, or in my women's group, that end our conversations with, "thank you for listening". A very basic human need that each of us have is to be heard. The busier and louder our world gets, the harder it has become for us to actively listen.  This puts a strain on our relationships, increases misunderstanding...

Don't let this title scare you! This is a very approachable way to spend some intentional time with yourself, doing something that you already do - every. single. day.  In this episode, we are talking about mirror work, a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. I am sharing two simple practices that you can implement TODAY to gain more self-love, battled your inner critic, and connec...

Endurance (noun) 1 : the ability to withstand hardship or adversity especially : the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity   Read: Being able to play the long game   Per usual, I'm going to keep it real with you today.    I've been tired. AND that is to be expected when we are chasing our goals. But how do we keep going without falling into patterns that lead to burnout? That...

This episode is short and sweet, just like this practice.  Today I am sharing with you a very simple tool that will help you beat stress, overwhelm, and your eventual burnout. Because those "little things" that are always floating around in the back of our mind, quickly turn to big things. Getting clear on what is leaking your precious energy is the quickest way to get more of it.  Are you loving...

Part 2 of 2  Meet Mandy, a real-life Unicorn when it comes to drinking. Mandy is one of the only people I know that chooses to abstain from alcohol (just because), despite it being the norm.  We are diving into her story, and she is sharing: Becoming a young mom and the impact that had on her decision to not drink How her faith has solidified her decision and the response she has received from oth...

Part 1 of 2  Meet Mandy, a real-life Unicorn when it comes to drinking. Mandy is one of the only people I know that chooses to abstain from alcohol (just because), despite it being the norm.  We are diving into her story, and she is sharing: Becoming a young mom and the impact that had on her decision to not drink How her faith has solidified her decision and the response she has received from oth...

We are coming in hot to episode 3 of the booze series and it just so happens that my bestie Lindsey has a lot to share on this subject. I already know you are going to love her just as much as I do.   In part 1 we are taking you back to our highschool days where Lindsey and I had our first tastes of alcohol + so much more. Oh, the stories we could tell you.....   In part 2, (dropping tomorrow!) we...

  We are coming in hot to episode 3 of the booze series and it just so happens that my bestie Lindsey has a lot to share on this subject. I already know you are going to love her just as much as I do.   In part 1 we are taking you back to our highschool days where Lindsey and I had our first tastes of alcohol + so much more. Oh, the stories we could tell you.....   In part 2, (dropping tomorrow!)...

Let me tell you what an extended period of time without alcohol will bring you....   Clarity.   There have been a lot of reflections in the past 7ish months. There have also been many moments that have made me rethink the role that I have been letting alcohol play in my life. As well as how I'm processing my feelings, challenging situations, celebrations and so much more!    Today, I am sharing th...

Well you knew she was coming....so here she is.  Welcome to my FIRST EVER SERIES. And trust me when I tell you, it's not by coincidence that I've decided it should be on alcohol.  You see, I have a loooonnnnng history with alcohol. She has been a near and dear friend to me since my teenage years. And, in November, I decided to question whether or not that friend was still making me feel as good as...

Here's the deal, I have a goal with this podcast and it's felt BIG. So big, that I've let the fear keep me idle.  So in the name of accountability, and doing the things we need to do to get the things we say we want....here's the full confession with an aligned plan of action.  Happy listening and happy Friday :) And as my father woulld say, "the best is yet to come".

This conversation required an eff bomb for emphasis - because it's a big f*cking deal. You can want something so badly, and wish it was yours all day long....but if you are going to turn around and cower when things get hard or it looks like it's not working, you're never going to get there. If you are going to let the doubt stop you from taking action, if you are going to let the current evidence...

If you are even debating listening to this episode - just press play!!!  Journaling has been such a pleasantly surprising tool for my personal growth and confession corner - I'm not even that consistent with it! There are some very big things that happen when we commit to showing up and meeting ourselves in our journal on a regular basis. The biggest and possibly most surprising might be, finding...

Ever had those moments where you think about something for too long and the moment or opportunity passes? Because same.  This actually used to be my go-to. And it was in this hesitation, that I found myself "stuck" in my career and in my personal growth for much longer than I would like to admit. Because here is the thing, when we find ourselves hesitating in small decisions, we are most likely al...

Finding your flow has such a buzz online these days. While I love this concept, I hate that the messaging behind flow is that you need to be frolicking in a field of wildflowers barefoot or meditating all day in order to find it.  Flow is a mindset that requires your presence AND action.    It is a balancing act of aligned action and releasing the need to force every outcome.   I hope this episode...

I am very excited to introduce you to my guest today, Jamie Shupp. Jamie is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and as you will discover, she is here to share her extensive knowledge with us.  Sometimes going "all in" on becoming a healthier version of ourselves feels overwhelming. What I love about Jamie's approach is that she makes wellness feel obtainable and like you don't have to change everyt...

Unless you happen to have the ONLY Mother on earth that is/was perfect, chances are you have your own unique version of the Mother Wound. Taking a deeper look into one of the most crucial relationships in our lives can provide a lot of insight into why we are the way we are, including how we process (or don't process) emotions, our attachment style, our ability to give + receive love, our confiden...

If you are human, you will naturally have periods of time when you feel uninspired and unmotivated. Sometimes, we need to push and power through....and sometimes, we need to take an inventory of what is actually happening, and give ourselves a much needed break.  In this episode, I want to help you determine what it is that you actually need in these moments when the motivation is at ZERO, and you...

The people you spend your time with is a choice you get to make. Have you been choosing wisely? It's true that not every person in your life is going to understand and support you, but guess what? There are so many people out there that will. There are endless opportunities for you to make new relationships that excite you. That motivate you. That inspire you. That make you feel really f*cking goo...

I talk a lot about protecting your energy on this podcast. So much of that practice is your awareness, and your conscious decision to focus on YOUR energy. But what happens when you have someone in your life with "big" energy, or someone that consistently drains your energy? How can you be proactive in not letting their energy take over yours? In this episode, I am sharing a short riff on why prot...

If you have been on the struggle bus or often find that the struggle is real, I hope you will tune into this episode.  I have personally navigated a lot of struggle in my life and here is a not so fun truth, that I have had to learn the hard way..... We often become ADDICTED to our struggle. So much so, that we begin to see it everywhere we look OR we even begin to create it for ourselves when we...

If you have been following me on social media, you already know I'm a huge advocate of the cold shower. Why tho?!?!?   It has SO many benefits! It will help with nearly any ailment you might be experiencing. It is something impactful you can do for your overall health and self-care that literally takes NO EXTRA TIME!!!  In this episode we are covering all of the benefits, and I'm answering the mos...

If you have been here since the beginning, have I told you lately how much I love you?!?!? No but seriously, thank you for letting me, be me - and for letting that be enough. I have this quick episode inspires you to do the same.

This episode has been on my heart for awhile....and if I'm being honest with you, and myself, I've been apprehensive about sharing it. There is still a part of me that believes that this "trauma" isn't real. That it's "not that big of a deal", and I should just "get over it". Fortunately, there is a bigger part of me that knows that this is my truth and it might be something that some of you can r...

Erica is a self-published author, a self-love enthusiast on a mission to help others, and a woman who ditched all "logic" to follow her dreams.   When I met Erica, she was debating leaving her teaching career of 15-years. Her passion for this career had slowly been replaced with a deep dread at the thought of returning to work each day. She ultimately decided she didn't need to be at rock bottom t...