The Grow by Degree Podcast

Ready to become the hero of your own story? This episode promises a path to overcoming a victim mindset and embracing personal growth. We all face adversity, but it's how we react that truly matters. Victimhood can leave us feeling stuck, but with self-love and compassion, we can start to rewrite our narratives. Struggling with a victim mindset is a shared human experience, and seeking help is...

Struggling with decision-making? Feel a sense of regret every time you make a choice? Listen in as I offer effective strategies to tackle this universal challenge. This episode revolves around replacing judgment with curiosity and replacing mystery with specifics. Let's move from feeling the pressure to make the 'right' choice to making the best choice for you. It's time to approach decision-makin...

Get ready to flip your understanding of burnout prevention on its head. This episode unravels the traditional belief in time management as the way to prevent burnout. Instead, I introduce you to the much more empowering approach: Energy Management. Listen in as I delve deep into the four pillars of energy - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual - and provide you with practical strategies to r...

I don't know about you, but I really hate those bad days. But when we learn to recognize and process our emotions, we find that having a bad day doesn’t mean we should avoid our tasks or shirk our responsibilities. Instead, I propose simple adjustments, such as scaling down activities and giving ourselves permission to do less, yet remain committed to our tasks. Reclaim all of your power by ta...

Welcome to a crash course in manifestation, a technique that transcends religious boundaries and taps into the power of faith and visualization. I’m Chelsea, your guide and coach, ready to help you harness this power to realize your goals. Imagine living your today as if you’ve already achieved your tomorrow? In this episode, I reveal how you can turn belief into action, discussing techniques that...

Why does being complimented often leave you squirming in discomfort? It's a curious reaction that many of us share, especially when it is in regard to your own insecurities such as poor body image, but what if I told you that the power to change that response is entirely in your own hands? Your thoughts have an enormous influence over your feelings, and understanding this can be the key to acc...

Prepare to unlock the power of purpose and self-belief in your goal-setting journey. Discover the unbreakable link between purpose and motivation, and learn how to unearth the 'why' behind your goals - the secret ingredient to staying committed to your path. With me, we'll dissect the importance of aligning your aspirations with the emotions you are seeking, whether it's losing weight or achieving...

Listen in this week as I explore the concept of embracing negative emotions and the role of mindfulness in this process. Negative emotions are not to be avoided; rather, they're an essential part of our human experience. By visualizing them and feeling them in our bodies, we can process them in a healthy way. In the second half of the discussion, I talk about my journey towards body love and h...

What if I told you that your survival instinct might be sabotaging your social interactions? That's right, our primal need to be part of a tribe, to be liked, can sometimes make us inauthentic, manipulative, and dishonest in how we present ourselves. As a person breaking my own people-pleasing habits, I will guide you through navigating situations where you feel unliked and share personal expe...

Ever caught in the middle of a heated argument and felt clueless on how to navigate your way out? You're not alone! Today, we unravel the power of a non-judgmental lens on how we respond to such conflicts. We're talking fair fights and a more constructive way of facing disagreements, using the B.E.A.R strategy– an easy-to-remember acronym that stands for Brain, Emotion, Authenticity, Repai...

How about shifting the way you view the word 'no'? Join me, Chelsea, as we explore the surprising power and freedom that can emerge from setting honest boundaries and confidently expressing your needs. I'll share my own journey of unraveling how saying 'no' can free you from your people pleasing tendencies and send you on your way to a more authentic representation of yourself....

Have you ever felt trapped by your circumstances and unsure of how to take control? Listen in as I, your host Chelsea, unpack the power of taking ownership of your situation, even when it feels like you're a victim of it. Drawing from personal experiences, I share several thoughts that helped dig me out of my own hopelessness and evolve me into an even better version of myself. In this episode...

Ever found yourself in the land of dreams, with your goals seemingly out of reach? Join me as I journey through the labyrinth of dreams versus action. Together, we'll delve into the oft-confused realms of dreaming and doing and discover how to switch gears from being perpetual dreamers to committed doers. Settle in as we navigate the second half of this episode, where we turn dreams into tangi...

Have you ever thought your circumstances are the puppet master, and you’re merely dancing to its tunes? Time to flip the script! What if I told you that you can rewrite your neural pathways for better results? In this episode I navigate the transformative power of thought and how shifting our thought patterns can lead to surprising outcomes. I'll share insights on breaking free from the confin...

Ever find yourself stalling on tasks, pushing them off until the last minute? We've all been there. Join me as I dissect the complex issue of procrastination. In this episode, you will learn how to move from motivation to commitment, examine how the snares of perfectionism often hold you back and learn how to set boundaries that can propel you toward your goals. I stress the importance of self...

Are you struggling with procrastination? You're not alone! In this episode, I explore the idea that our relationship with failure plays a significant role in our procrastination habits. Based on the work of Linda Sappadine and Jack Maguire in their book, It's About Time!: The Six Styles of Procrastination and How to Overcome Them , I reveal the two types of procrastination, anxiety-driven...

Ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts? Today, I'm excited to share how separating ourselves from our mind chatter can transform our lives. By understanding that our thoughts can be both true and not true, we gain the power to choose which ones we attach ourselves to. Doing so not only preserves our sense of self-worth but also allows us to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilie...

Discover the secret to never failing at anything ever again! In today's episode, I reveal my own personal experiences with the paralyzing fear of failure, and how a shift in mindset can make all the difference. Get ready to break free from the limitations of a fixed mindset and embrace the power of growth, as inspired by Carol Dweck's groundbreaking book, Mindset. Join me as I share my jou...

Have you ever wondered how you could harness the power to create and solve your own problems? As a professional mentor and coach, I am here to guide you on this journey. In this eye-opening episode, I'll be sharing my personal experiences and insights on how you causing your own drama can be the best news. We will dive into the importance of acknowledging our role in creating problems and, in...

Are you tired of constantly worrying about what people think of you? Struggling with self-doubt and trying to measure up to the opinions of others? Listen in as I share my journey of becoming more intentional about the beliefs I choose to adopt about myself and the impact they can have on our lives. Discover the power of borrowing belief from others and learn how to create an inner circle of trust...

In this episode, I open up about my own mental health journey and how it has impacted my ability to consistently achieve my goals. Through practicing meditation, I've found a way to separate myself from intrusive thoughts and better control my mind. Listen in as I discuss the differences between prayer and meditation, and how I've incorporated both into my daily routine to improve my menta...

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! In this episode, I share my personal rules for making Mother's Day a day of self-love, appreciation, and guilt-free celebration. I discuss the importance of not expecting anything on Mother's Day and ditching any mom guilt that may try to sneak in. Listen in as I explain why these two rules have transformed my own experiences and ho...

Are you someone who struggles with self-confidence? Do you find yourself questioning your abilities and judgments? This week, I share my journey of understanding self-confidence and how I've learned to build it within myself. I discuss an amazing definition of self-confidence that has revolutionized my thinking: "Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in your abilities, qualities, and judg...

In this episode, we dive deep into understanding how our brain patterns contribute to our identities and how they can either help or hinder us in achieving our goals. We discuss the importance of challenging our self-perceptions and aligning them with our objectives. Through personal anecdotes, we explore how our beliefs about ourselves can either hold us back or propel us forward. I even share pr...

In this episode, I dive into the first step of changing anything within ourselves: recognizing that we can't hate ourselves better. Often, when trying to change something we dislike about ourselves, we tend to approach it from a place of self-loathing, which makes it difficult to initiate lasting change. Instead, we should develop our inner nurturing voice, which we often use with others but n...