Blog Excerpt: The first talking point on the podcast, “Prioritizing Self Care”, really kicks off the theme of this episode of living in excellence rather than perfection. We have been met with the common issue over the podcast of women always putting others first, even if that isn’t in the best interest of herself.

Ways to Engage: What has your idea of success been in the past? What is your idea of success now, and do you think of yourself as successful? Consider these after listening to Lynita’s episode and see how her mindset shifts your idea of success. It’s important to remain balanced and give yourself credit for how far you have come in your life.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:28 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 20:34 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 26:34 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 30:08 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 43:47 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 45:11 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 47:59 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 52:30 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 53:06 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Blog Excerpt: Cindy describes her 20s as painful, stumbling her way through life with only half of the information she should have had. A lot of people can be in denial of them or their children having autism, so it can go undiagnosed. It’s often seen as a negative trait to have, but the more we educate people and talk about the realities of having autism or ADHD, there will be less of a stigma around these words. Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to consider a stereotype you hold or maybe have once held and think about the consequences of these stereotypes. Did you treat people differently? Judge them without knowing the whole story? Spread misinformation? We are all guilty of stereotyping at least once in our lives, even if we don’t realize it. It’s more important now than ever to recognize our past so we can work towards a better future. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:35 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:12 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:30 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 27:11 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 37:36 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 40:05 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 52:37 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 56:26 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:30 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:00:07 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: Amita found herself seeking approval and trying to keep everyone around her happy…sound familiar? People pleasing is ingrained in so many of us and I guess I never really noticed until listening to so many other women who have faced it too. Ways to Engage: Write down in your planner when you want to take time for yourself, no matter what the activity may be. Treat it as a non-negotiable, and keep the date with yourself. In the future, you can reflect on how this made you feel and how pleased you were with standing by your boundaries. You are worth the time you set aside for yourself. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:50 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 14:28 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 20:26 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:29 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:22 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 43:25 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 49:00 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 50:54 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 56:34 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 57:01 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

**TW: Mention/description of Rape scenario etc**

Blog Excerpt: I really connected to Chelsea when she was talking about supporting women unapologetically. Growing up, she was always “the nice girl.” When she said this phrase, I remember saying something similar to this in a radio show episode, and it’s always strange to find out how connected our experiences are, but I think that’s what makes women so powerful.

Ways to Engage: Does listening to Chelsea’s episode bring up any past memories of childhood? Being told to be a nice girl when you wanted to do the exact opposite? It can be quite cathartic to write down what you were told to be, what you wanted to be, your emotions around all of it, and who you are now. Throw out the system of what we think raising girls should be like and let them be who they truly are. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:29 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:23 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 9:55 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:00 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:10 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 37:25 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 41:10 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 50:31 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 53:06 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 53:45 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Blog Excerpt: Kari is a great advocate for sexual health, which ties into our physical, mental, and spiritual health as well. As a conscious dating and pleasure coach, Kari is educated in the physical and psychological benefits that pleasure brings to a woman, which is always fascinating to hear about.

Ways to Engage: Think about the questions Kari asks during this episode: “What’s blocking you? What is your sexual story? How do you write or want to rewrite it?” Explore your thoughts, desires, and emotions towards your sexual story. Share it with your partner if you have one or write it down and reflect on it. Remember, pleasure is your birthright and you don’t need a partner to achieve it. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:34 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:39 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 12:44 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 22:52 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 26:48 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 30:35 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 49:18 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 51:23 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 55:05 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 56:18 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: You know how your body feels and if something feels uncomfortable, then you need to stand by that statement that something isn’t right. People may try to convince you that it’s all in your head, it’s a minor diagnosis, and maybe even offer up some pills to help the symptom go away. However, Rachelle reminds us to get to the root causes of our pain or uneasiness; treating one part of your concerns may help for a little while, but it won’t heal the whole problem.

Ways to Engage: Next time you go to the doctor’s, even if it’s just for a check-up, think of any concerns you may have beforehand. Write them down and mention any concerns you may have. If you’re not convinced it’s what is best for you, then seek out other opinions. No one knows your body more than you do and it’s important we treat it with the respect it deserves.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:39 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:42 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 13:38 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:02 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 41:02 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 21:18 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 48:07 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 54:21 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:31 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:02:17 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: The conversation of boundaries stuck out to me greatly during this episode because Kathy covers a variety of facets that we don’t always think of but are important to remember nonetheless. She brought up the difference in stressors that I think everyone should know about. Not all stressors are bad, even though the word has a negative connotation.

Ways to Engage: Next time you’re feeling stressed, decipher how this may impact you. Is it eustress that can be beneficial for your body? Or is it distress, and you need to take a few moments to breathe. Sometimes we confuse excited stress for nervousness, and it can change our whole mindset by getting a new perspective. Not all stress is bad, and by learning more and creating conversations, we can begin to move past this common misconception.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:07 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 17:11 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 33:38 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 48:11 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 58:16 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:15:35 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:24:46 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:25:04 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:31:56 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:34:53 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Excerpt from Blog: Being a healer, Fran is very connected to the physical and spiritual aspects of health. Your body is your vessel (and the only one you get), so it should get the care it deserves. Fran does body work and meditation every day and helps others in these endeavors as well, though healing can look like a variety of things.

Ways to Engage: Try starting a day to day journal of your feelings—both emotional and physical. Correspond these feelings with an activity or exercise that aligns with what you need for the day to either sustain this feeling or develop a healthier outlook for the day.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:18 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:35 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 15:43 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 33:30 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 40:42 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 48:48 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 52:19 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 59:07 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:02:25 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:03:27 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis