The Self~Care Bare Club

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Being a truly happy person nowadays is a choice. One ya must wake up & decide everyday—joy is best served before breakfast. Which is weird, because it’s actually our natural state of being. Don’t forget the inner child in you… it’s begging to be free! Life is fun, even when it don’t feel like it.

Tensions are high out in these streets. Victimhood spreads like wildfire. & I know how easily it is to get swept up in lower vibrations. When the world is weighing on your shoulders or your inner circle seems to be at war, it’s important to remember the only thing you have control over… YOU.

In this episode I basically bypass the topic of limiting sugar in your diet altogether! Ha, just kidding, but not really. Sugar is highly addictive & doesn't always get a good rep.. but there are ways to create a better balanced diet & lower your sugar intake without eliminating it completely (cause that won't work). Liiiiike eating fruit! Which I don't even mention here.. So t...

Life is busy. We get it. It’s our responsibility to devote & divide our time amongst many different careers, communities, & activities.. so how do you do all that & stay in tact? Well you build your own balance. Ultimately you get to decide where you spend the majority of your time & if it’s always at work, make sure you fucking love your job! If you’re a family man, make sure you you’re showing u...

Join me for my favorite episode to date! My 8 year old niece joins me for a quick interview on self-care & what it means to her. I believe children are our best teachers & she always reminds me to have a good time.. This is our first conversation of many & we hope you enjoy!

Struggling with a little additional around the middle? Before you go shaming your life away over something silly, consider where your belly fat came from to begin with. Whether it seems it's formed overnight or it's been a slow subtle development... we all experience it to some to degree. It's important to recognize that your body pushing unnecessary substances from your internal organs is a good...

Feeling under the weather? It happens & your vibe can totally help you heal. I know it's totally frustrating & can feel like you're out of control, but what if that is what the universe is trying to remind you. Because after all, the only thing we are in control of is our perspective.

A great friend of mine mentioned this change of language to me the other day & it was all I could think to ramble about. I've been going through it, & as always self-awareness can feel like the biggest blessing & the strongest curse. When we remember to ride the waves of emotion rather that identify our inner being with them, I believe it relieves at a least a little bit of our sufferi...

Have you found your purpose? Better yet have you embraced your purpose? Don't fret if you have not, for it's never too late to realign. Often when I'm feeling stuck, stagnant, depressed or out of whack its because I'm not aligning with my life's work: to simplify self-love in service of others. Your purpose is yours to create, yours to decide, yours to fulfill & it might ch...

"There's no food in your food!" You ever get that feeling? In America we have endless eating options, which can be such a beautiful & terrifying thing. In a world where fast food is on every street corner & nutrition labels lie, how do you know what's right for you? Well, trust your gut. I'd never suggest you eliminate such tasty convenience from your life permanently...

Inner peace is the ultimate freedom. Whether you're having a good day or a bad day, you're busy at work or chilling on vacation, your internal well being is ultimately a decision. You get to decide how you react, respond & let your day carry you away. I don't know about y'all, but I'm tired of the stress, the hurry, the judgment, the "drama".... Let's give it...

Sometimes our old self shows up. Sometimes we welcome it back for awhile just to realize why we've outgrown em. While you're integrating all parts of your "self", can you do so with love & light & an underlying knowing that everything is alright? I'm always learning how to do just that.

What do you do when ya gotta push through? Life gets tough, but it's important to remember you are tougher. In a world where most of us have it easy, it's important to remember our mind tricks us into believing we don't. Doing hard things is a skill & one that ith practice strengthens our mind, body, & soul in ways we can't imagine. When you don't wanna, what if you did...

As soon as your mind decides it "should" be doing something, its a subconscious self-diss that whatever you're doing in that moment isn't good enough. While self-discipline, goals, & action are all worth while, it's important to remember that you are a human being & simply waking up is enough. Finding gratitude in the present moment is what's up. Being where you a...

How you been bb? Honestly, I've felt like I've been riding the emotional/mental struggle bus lately & I keep missing my stop. It's important to remember that life will always be lifing, & there will always be more challenges, more developments, more triggers, more reminders, more lessons etc. & the most important thing to remember when you're having a tough time, is to...

What if everything is always working out for you? What if your negative thinking patterns, are just that—patterns? Your thoughts are only true because you believe them to be, & you are fully capable of retraining your brain to think thoughts that serve you & your highest good. In this episode we discuss three simple techniques to help to reframe your prospective. The more you practice, the more po...

This recording is a quick affirmation practice designed for you to listen to when you want to take a moment to remind yourself who you are. After each affirmation there is pause for you to repeat the affirmation to yourself out loud or in your head to solidify your new mental patterns. Listen to this as much as you can to retrain your brain to think highly of you & to shift your self-talk in a...

Protein is essential for optimal health. By simply incorporating more protein dense foods into your diet, you can boost your metabolism, increase energy levels & maintain muscle mass. Looking to lose weight? Protein. Looking to age gracefully? Protein. Looking to feel full longer? Protein. Start paying attention to what’s on your plate & add as much protein as possible.

How you do one thing is how you do everything. What if everything you do was intentional? & what if you believed that that made everything you do matter? Whether it be the way you walk your dog or the way you approach your relationships, you can create a beautiful life through the power of presence. Honesty, authenticity, & a sense of joy when completing any task is the key to true fulfillment. It...

When's the last time you dedicated some serious time to stretch your body? The truth is that your flexibility is directly correlated to your life expectancy, health & wellness. Stretching produces benefits far beyond the physical body & can even help us sleep better! What if you nourished the idea that if you set aside a few minutes each day to stretch, you might just feel better? Tune in to this...

I tip my hat to you! A quick & simple celebration can change your mood, attitude, & whole day. So why not find something to celebrate today? Take the time to stop & smell the roses, tell yourself how awesome you're doing & make the moments matter friends. This simple mental shift will change your life. So tune in to this speed round of celebrations, because you are worthy & capable of making the o...

Befriend That Bitch! You know the one? The one that tells you are unworthy, you’ll never succeed, your dreams are unrealistic, the way you look is wrong, or that everyone else is better than you. Self~awareness is the secret. Once you’ve practice sussing out the inner critic living inside you, you will learn how to talk back to it, soften its strength & tackle anything you want to. Don’t settle fo...

Got the gunk? The flu? A nasty cold? It happens to all of us & if you're anything like me you try to stay away from prescription pills or OTC chemicals as much as possible. Whether you're sick or not, tune in to hear 7 all natural remedies to keep your immune system working for you. (Oscillococcinum by Biorin is the one store bought miracle I always do have on hand.)

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