The Goodness Chick

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2020 has been a whirlwind of a year, and many of you are probably physically and emotionally exhausted, so in this video, I will be going over how you can take control of your mental health in the New Year and beyond to guarantee a better state of mind. Mental wellness is an often overlooked part of your health, and there is no better time than NOW to take control of it. 🔴 Subscribe for more free...

Change is an inevitable part of life, but we have the choice to grow or stay put. Change can also be something we feel ambivalent about and that isn't necessarily a negative thing. It can evoke joy, anxiety, a sense of loss and a million other things all wrapped up in one decision. We look at the beauty of living life facing change in a way that has the ability to make us better people and live a...

Melanie Coppola, president of the Live Like Cole Foundation, joins me to look at bringing goodness in light of grief. Melanie's family created the Live Like Cole Foundation after Nicholas "Cole" lost his life to a drunk driver in Vero Beach, Florida. Melanie, Cole's sister, shares her grief journey and how the memory of her brother is strengthened through the decision to create an organization foc...

Having a game plan before heading into the Holiday Season can allow us to remove unnecessary stress and angst as well as giving ourselves permission to enjoy the weeks ahead. We look at five ways to embrace a richer experience through tapping into gratitude, kindness, embracing the things that evoke joy and enjoying the beauty of relationships and experiences vs the overwhelming pull of materials....

Kristina McNeal joins me in chatting about the journey of grief, its heightened reality during the holidays and how incorporating certain self care strategies can make a massive difference in our journey. Kris shares her passion as a grief coach as well as its connection with empowering women to connect their own mental wellness with the things they put in and on their bodies focusing on removing...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes to visit the same time every year. Most who suffer are impacted during the winter months, but there are those who struggle during the summer months. We look at signs and symptoms as well as resources for decreasing the intensity of SADs impact and getting through these few months feeling more whole than deflated. If you're intere...

Abbe Chane joins me today looking at the significance of our mindset through different seasons and the connection this has in pursuing our passion in life. Abbe is a licensed real estate agent and has been teaching yoga for the past ten years. Recently, in response to COVID circumstances Abbe took the step to providing a virtual Yoga group called, Abbe's Golden Girls. Abbe and I look at the awesom...

I turn forty three years old this week. In that time I've made mistakes, lost people I've loved, traveled the world, had different jobs, made friends, lost friends, rekindled old friendships and the list goes on. I've also learned a heck of a lot from the different roads I've taken and I wanted to take some time to share 43 lessons that I've learned that have helped me grow, challenge myself and,...

Lonely. Stressed. Disconnected. In a time of ongoing stressors we have millions feeling a sense of disconnect and isolation like never before. This ongoing state has had a direct impact on mental wellness and mindset. This week we look at the power of eye contact, community and getting creative in making an effort to exchange disconnection for re-connection. Interested in contributing towards the...

There are millions of women right now feeling sorely overwhelmed trying to keep a balance as a professional, mom, friend, sibling, etc. Too often, working women in the workplace who are also trying to raise children are wired to think that asking for help when overwhelmed or creating healthy boundaries are weaknesses vs a strength and a need. We end up having countless overworked, over stressed wo...

Laughter is the best medicine. With the roles we hold in life we can sometimes take ourselves too seriously. Whether it's due to fear of what others think of us or having unrealistic expectations for ourselves we can withhold joy from our lives without even realizing it. A key to a higher level of living? Laughter. Learning to choose laughter instead of judging ourselves for our mistakes. It's the...

Getting older can be tough on our body and our emotions. How are you doing with the aging process? Whether we're 25 or 65 aging can hit us differently. But what's crazy significant is how we choose to face how our body and mind change over time. Being comfortable with who we are and the person we are becoming begins with being rooted in self love. When we love ourselves, that reflection in the mir...

Getting on the train of self care, value and going out of our way to celebrate ourselves and the life we are living. Does decorating for Halloween make you smile? Do you LOVE your apple cider or the smell of balsam for Christmas? Too often we allow the expectations or rules set by others to hold us back from tapping into the little things in life that evoke joy and goodness in our hearts. Celebrat...

Have you ever thought about how incredibly powerful it would be to dedicate your life daring to create goodness? The Founder and CEO of the Bee Daring Foundation joins me for this week's episode & she's doing just that. Michelle and I look at the power of using the challenges and experiences in life to fuel us and change the world in beautiful ways. We're dialoguing about mental illness, providing...

Be you. Toss the feeling of having to conform to what you think others want you to be to the wayside. The reality is that there is no normal. It simply doesn't exist. What does exist is one you. There are no replicas. There are millions of people that are living life, but aren't comfortable in their own skin. Who don't really know who they are. It can be a somewhat slippery slope trying to be what...

Have you struggled with the lack of control that exists in the midst of some truly trying times? Have you faced anxiety and other emotions due to it? Check out today's episode rocking out some strategies for learning how to let go of the concept and pursuit of trying to control things we simply are incapable of. When we are able to take this big step it has amazing emotional and physical benefits....

Back to School has a whole new meaning this year for millions of students, parents and educators. Whether we're distance learning, home schooling, or in the classroom there's SO much to digest and SO many emotions involved. Renee Collins, teacher, parent and ambassador of goodness joins me for this week's episode. We talk about the anxiety and stress involved with the decisions we are forced to ma...

Amy Newmark, Publisher and CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul, is my guest on today's show. It's nearly impossible to not be familiar with the Chicken Soup Series and I'm sure there's a story or segment that holds significance in your own life. Amy and I look at how the raw honesty of those who have shared over the year has inspired millions in the form of grace, gratitude and forgiveness. Hop on Ch...

This week’s pod guest is none other than my husband, Keith, my wingman in life and during our ten month trek around the globe. From planes, trains, scooters and camels this pod gives the background for our catalyst in making our bucket list a reality as well as the lessons we learned, the people we connected with and the experiences that allowed us to become better people. Did you know my book, Co...

Have you ever looked back in a time of your life where you thought you knew more than you actually knew? This can pertain to prejudices, judgments, and unsubstantiated thoughts that place barriers for growth and connection. This can be devastating on so many levels, but it doesn't have to be. Today's episode I read an excerpt from my book, Conversations for Good, where I share a personal wake up c...

The simple act of kindness has both physical and emotional benefits. It impacts our mindset, increases energy, lowers blood pressure, and can even have cardiovascular benefits. We've heard about the act of kindness, but what about pursuing undercover kindness? The pursuit of encouraging and spreading kind actions to others without them knowing who was on the other end? This no strings attached pur...

Trevor Steinhauser, the host of the Stigmatized Podcast, joins me to look at the funky weird state we're in mid-COVID and its bearing on our mental wellness. Do you feel like your super over COVID even though we're not over COVID? Are you tired, frustrated, and in need of a self-care recharge? The reality is that it's ok to not feel ok, that you may be desperately missing normalcy or having a sens...

The statements and thoughts we feed to ourselves about our actions, decisions, and expectations are connected to every aspect of our life. The negative can often be self-fulfilling and there are ways to kick it to the curb and rewire or strengthen our mindset. The belief of 'can't' places roadblocks in front of the 'can.' It's learning to give ourselves credit for our accomplishments. It's embraci...

This is a summer like we've never experienced before. Resurging COVID cases. Heavy hearts weary from racism and unequal treatment due to skin color. Canceled vacations. Uncertainty with what's next. Personal check-ins are critical in these times. How are you doing? I mean how are you really doing? I'll be sharing some red flags indicating that we need to kick up our support resources as well as si...