The Soul Amplified Podcast

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I talk about Journaling with my clients regularly.  I hear a lot of fears, concerns and in general, blocks that keep people from trying.  There are so many benefits to journaling.  I have seen them and I have experienced them.  It's impossible to get these benefits if you never start, and starting begins with facing the fears about why you've not started. Fears of Journaling What if it&a...

It's pretty hard to stand up for yourself if you don't think you're worthy of that kind of defense.  If you don't think you matter.  When you get down to it, you expect yourself to be respected about as much as you this you are worthy.  This is why I think it's so important to work on self care and self esteem if you're not ready to set boundaries yet.  It's part...

Intuition is Hidden Everywhere, but you have to be paying attention.  You have to know where to look, and you have to want to be looking.  Intuition changed how I live my life, make decisions and perceive things.  I want that for you, too, because it has been so good for me. Do you want to take the first step?  Simply declare it!  Declare that you want more intuitive moments, and then begin paying...

My bad ass friend Lauren believes that every one of us has a unique way that our souls want to show up in this world, but that many of us have lost touch with that.  I agree!  She teaches Human Design as a way for us to reconnect with our truest selves and our purpose.  Yes honey!  I'm down for that! Lauren takes us through the 5 fascinating types in Human Design, giving us just a taste of th...

How does codependency begin?  It seems elusive, but when you look into human development it begins to clear up.  Pia Mellody, an author of several books related to codependency, breaks down 5 traits that all children are born with.  How their parents respond to the needs of these traits effects a child's codependency development. The 5 traits are: Valuable--All children are valuable and have...

Working with your Inner Child can be a game changer!  Your inner child is the feelings you had in times of distress that you weren’t allowed to express.  There were all these needs you may have had at that time, but didn’t feel safe or allowed to have them met.  They live inside you today.  In fact, they are running the show!   The more you connect with your Inner Child and let them feel and expre...

There are always reasons to hold back and not set the boundary yet.  Maybe the situation will improve all on its own, right?  In codependency, that is not likely the case.  You do need to take action, but might not be ready to set the boundaries yet.  Here are some reasons I've seen time and time again in my clients for not moving forward: Fear of Resistance--There is great fear of getting a...

Manifesting, you gotta get this.  I love manifesting and deepening my understanding of how it can help me and all that I'm trying to create in this world.  Thats why I'm so happy to have found Tee and her podcast, The Biweekly Manifestor!  Tee taught me so much about manifesting today, here is just some of it: The Manifesting Game The Ladder of Believability Manifesting in your Feminine...

Too many times women refuse to forgive themselves or give themselves a break.  The standards that they expect from themselves are impossible.  It leads to negative self talk, not thinking you're good enough and worse.  When does it end, ladies? You deserve to give yourself a break!  You are a bright soul worthy of love just for existing.  You don't need to do anything to be worthy.  You...

I truly believe Sandtray Therapy can help you in so many ways!  It moves through our unconscious selves gathering imagery that is significant to our souls and helps our brains and bodies reorganize them in a way that is meaningful and healing.  I get into more detail today about why this is, how can something so abstract help so very much?  Here is just a smidge of these 10 reasons: Playing with s...

You have spirit guides and they are here to help you!  You can communicate with them, letting them know you are ready.  I share about the different kinds, the variety of ways communication can occur and how to simply get started.   Contact Me or Consume My Stuff Here: Last Call for Vanessa’s Book Club!  We’re reading Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, see the link below for all the in...

I love talking about emotions and helping people get better at working with them.  I’ve taken numerous clients through this entire growth process, and it has really made a difference in their lives.  Here are the first 5 items I consider part of emotional intelligence: 1.     Are aware you are having an emotion 2.     Can name the emotion with an emotion word 3.     Are aware where this emotion ca...

There are a lot of inner thoughts happening in each of us, but in codependency the mental clutter gets LOUDER.  A lot of the mental chatter goes to figuring out what other's want without actually asking them.  There is this expectation in codependent persons that you are expected to just know--to be mind readers! There are 3 types of self talking in your mind, at least that is the way I decid...

What the heck is sandtray therapy and why do I want to know?  This is a way to connect with your inner self through symbols while someone who is a specialist in this method is your guide.  Connecting to yourself through symbolism uses a different part of your brain, so you're able to access things you wouldn't normally.  Because it can cut through our desires for logic and sequence, you...

Codependency is a stressful business to be in!  Which means it's really easy to slide into emotional eating to handle that stress.  Today I chat with my new friend, Ruthi.  She helps  women step more fully into their personal power, passion and purpose using EFT, meditation, nutritional know-how and so much more!  Understanding the emotions behind the eating is powerful, and Ruthi has you cov...

Nice and kind are usually thought of as synonyms.  But when you line them up next to one another, the motivations behind the words are very different.  Lets Line Them Up! Nice Never want to rock the boat Most concerned with not upsetting someone Afraid to speak up when they witness unkind behavior Worried about being liked  Kind Willing to make waves Most concerned with doing what is right Willing...

Are you codependent?  How do you find out?  There is so much information!  Here are some quick signs you can see in yourself to find out: 1)    You get resentful of other people 2)    In conversation with friends, you hold back on sharing about yourself 3)    When someone makes a request, you feel obligated to do it—even if it is problematic for you 4)    You love it when others are thankful, to t...

Life has been calling me to slow down, check in and change up what I'm doing.  I share my process of change and self discovery, even though I don't know where it is leading me.  Can you relate?  I hope so, because this process of self discovery is exciting, if only you can let go and not need to know the outcome.  Wanting to work with me?  I've got 3 spots I've just opened up f...

Have you ever been curious about connecting with a loved one who has passed away?  Or do you just want to know if we CAN connect with the other side?  Danielle Searancke, aka The Squamish Medium, is here to share with you her experiences of mediumship.  She answers so many good questions, especially if this is your first venture into this topic!   Did you know you are called a 'sitter' w...

As a social worker & therapist, I think about emotions A LOT. Allll the time. Through my work with people, I've seen the numerous ways that emotions are the root reasons people make choices. In today's episode I share different aspects of life showcasing my thoughts on this concept. I cover how our thinking & emotions are tied together, how avoiding or attracting emotions drives...

Can you make someone happy?  This is a subtle yet ever present assumption in the lives of many codependent people.  The unstated goal.  The holy grail, even.  There are so many ways to unpack this question, and I riff on the possibilities today!  Some things I ponder include the following questions.... Can you influence someone's happiness level?   Is a person open to being happy?   What is y...

You could be leaking all over the place, girl and not even really realize it!  Your Power is you energy, your life force.  When you have leaks, you feel drained, have trouble focusing, and even have troubles keeping money, building money or attaining goals.   What areas can you be leaking in? Relationships Commitments Money/Finances Where you put your mental focus If your life force energy is diff...

In many families, children take on different roles.  In chemically dependent families, there is actually a well structured model the shows us the types of roles a child takes on.  Each has their characteristics, talents and downfalls.  They each even have an invisible function they provide for the family, but it won’t be noticed until much later when individuals within the family begin to heal. Th...

Power is potentially an intimidating word.  Is it being used for good or bad?  Has someone let their power go to their head?  The power I’m talking about today is personal power, Empowerment.  That feeling of knowing that you matter and you’re gonna say something about it. I cover 6 signs you are giving away your power: 1)    You let others make decisions for you 2)    If you disagree with somethi...