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Embrace It All!How To Make Things Easy and FunI am not naive to the fact many things we experience in this life aren’t always described as fun. I get that, believe me. There are so many circumstances that can seem very heavy and serious. But I also believe that sometimes we can make even our everyday circumstances a lot harder than they really are because of the thoughts we believe about them; the stories our brain is making up about those circumstances. Take summer, for instance. The kids are out of school and home 24/7, and the infamous "I'm bored" is what you hear ov...
2023-06-0618 min
Embrace It All!Discovering Your Inherent Identity With Tyson BradleyEverything we create in our lives is the result of what we think in response to the circumstances we experience. One of the tools we use to become aware of why we are creating our current results is the Model. But what about understanding our inherent identity? We know that we are all children of God, born with unique gifts and talents, but what are some ways that we can discover our unique identity? On today's episode I talk with Identity coach, Tyson Bradley., who has developed one Method to answer that question, called...
2023-05-3031 minEmbrace It All!Model MagicBecause I believe self-awareness is so important, I use a tool with my clients that is somewhat of a "magic wand" so to speak. It's a very simple but highly effective tool, called "The Model". This Cognitive Behavior Therapy tool was created in a very simplistic way by Master Certified Life Coach, Brooke Castillo that helps see that everything we create in our lives is the result of what we think and how we feel. For me, the model is like a puzzle, that, when all the pieces are found and put together just right, a beautiful pi...
2023-05-2316 minEmbrace It All!How Do You Want To Show Up?On this episode we will explore a very simple concept, or rather a question that has made such a profound impact in my life since starting this work. It’s a question that makes you stop and when answered, puts you in control of whatever situation you may find yourself in. Here it is: How Do I Want to Show Up? Meaning: What is it I want to think? How do I want to feel, and how to I want to be? (behave, act, respond, etc) in relation to the circumstances that I am in, or will be i...
2023-05-1618 minEmbrace It All!You Are the Perfect MotherThe other day one of my sons asked me to find a picture for him, one at about the time he was 5 or 6 years old. IN my quest for this certain picture, I took a trip down memory lane, looking through so many pictures of our young family. But what I mostly focused on was the young mother in those pictures, the younger version of me deep in the throes of motherhood. As I looked into her eyes, I could see a mother who would do and give anything for her family, but who constantly wo...
2023-05-0917 minEmbrace It All!Mirror Mirror on the Wall...Are You Mirroring Other People's Emotions? What is Your Responsibility When it Comes to Someone Else's Emotions?As human beings we are wired for connection and one of the strongest ways we can connect is through shared feelings, and empathy. In the last several years, researchers have actually found that our brains have what are called mirror neurons suggesting that there is biological base for empathy. These mirror neurons allow us to understand others’ actions, intentions, and feelings. They fire when we experience an emotion or when we see others experiencing emotion. Think about a time when you saw someone experiencing sadness. What happens? Many of us would answer that we, feel sadness ourselves, without ev...
2023-05-0216 minEmbrace It All!Let's Stop Beating Ourselves Up!Doesn't it feel so good when someone else extends mercy towards you? When someone forgives you and has patience with you whenever you mess up? Doesn't it just make you apprecite and love them even more?Why is it so hard to extend that same mercy and forgiveness to ourselves? Why, instead, are we so hard on ourselves? In today's episode we will discuss the 5 reasons I have found in myself and with my clients that prevent us from extending the much needed forgiveness and mercy to ourselves. These 5 reasons are:Forgetting who we reall...
2023-04-2517 minEmbrace It All!When someone we love is strugglingRecently I have been reflecting on the struggles that some of my loved ones are going through. This seems to be a common theme lately with some of my clients as well. They all have someone in their lives that are struggling in one form or another, so Today I want to discuss a few things that I have noticed personally as I watch those I love struggle.We all know, or at least we are learning, that having struggles is part of God’s plan for us. We came to earth knowing that we were going to ha...
2023-04-1123 minEmbrace It All!Being Willing to be Terrible At ThisWe all have inadequacies. It’s part of the human experience. But it’s what we think about our inadequacies that can keep us from learning, growing and progressing. I have dealt with a lot of perfectionism for years. At the heart of perfectionism is the desire to be good. Not just in behavior, but to be good at everything they do. So oftentimes people who have perfectionistic tendencies like to stay completely in their comfort zones and limit the things they do to what they are naturally good at and enjoy doing, things that come easy for them t...
2023-04-0412 minEmbrace It All!What Do You Need?What do you need? Such a simple question, right? But did you have to take a minute to answer it?Sometimes as women we discount what we need, or don’t understand how to communicate what it is we need because we have gotten into the habit of brushing our needs aside while caring for everyone else’s needs. We women are natural care givers. It is in our DNA. We care for our families, our friends, and even strangers, first before we care for our own needs. And we are so good at meeting everyone’s needs most...
2023-03-2815 minEmbrace It All!Why Both Quick Wins and Slow and Steady Progress are Important For Our Overall Emotional HealthWhen it comes to our overall mental and emotional health, expierencing both quick wins and slow and steady progress are equally important. Our brain really likes the quick wins, but the slow and steady progress is much harder for our brains to navigate and stay motivated. As we are working towards improving our mental and emotional health, sometimes we have to actually slow down before we make any progress. When we experience quick wins, we feel good and go on our way. Slow and steady progress on the other hand, not only takes time, but it does...
2023-03-2120 minEmbrace It All!When That Self-Critic Shows Up and Wants to StayHave you ever had someone show up on your doorstep unnanounced, who just wanted to come on in and stay for a while? I have! In fact it happened just last week. My self-critical brain showed up and wanted to stay for a while. Unfortunately, I let it in. Big mistake! Without me realizing what was happening, that self-critic started to take charge, and before I knew it, I was convinced that everything in my life was a problem. It took a few days to understand what was really happening, but eventually I was able to send that self-critic on its...
2023-03-1413 min
Embrace It All!Navigating Separation and Divorce in a Christ-Centered Way with Hyo NorthThe circumstances in our lives are always changing, so becoming emotionally resilient is such an important skill to learn. It’s an ongoing process, for sure, but when we can become emotionally resilient we have the strength to face any challenge life throws our way .One change in circumstance that many people find themselves experiencing is separation and divorce. For anyone going through this, it can be quite a roller coaster of emotions from anger, resentment, hurt, sadness, self-doubt, and on and on. Although I have not personally experienced this, there are many close to me who have...
2023-03-0744 minEmbrace It All!The Only Thing You Can ControlWe cannot control the circumstances in our lives, and the circumstances in our lives cannot control us. The only thing we have control over is the way we respond to them, how we perceive them and what we make them mean, especially about ourselves. This week we talk about why we want to hold on tightly, trying control everything and everyone in our lives, what it takes to let go, and why focusing on how we respond can be much better for us in the long run.Being in control, for many of us, feels good. ...
2023-02-2814 minEmbrace It All!What Was I Thinking? The Power of the PauseHave you ever had situations come up where you find yourself immediately reacting to them. Maybe someone said something to you or did something. Maybe it was something you witnessed or heard. Whatever it was, you reacted. And if you’re like me, you might have reacted in a way that you later regretted. I would guess we all have done it at least one time in our lives. Maybe not, I could be wrong. But I don’t think so. Why? Because we are all human! Honestly it’s human nature to react before we think because for thou...
2023-02-2117 min
Embrace It All!How to Quiet The Noise Around Healthy Living with Lisa SalisburyWhen it comes to healthy living, there is so much noise! What to eat and not eat, when to eat: Carbs, proteins, fats?What is the best "fad" diet out there? what exericise is the best to reach your goals: Light, moderate, or intense, muscle strength or cardio? what is the ideal body weight for your age? and on and on and on?It seems like everyone out there has an opinion when it comes to your health. But what if you have everything you need already? What if all you need is to listen to your own body...
2023-02-1442 minEmbrace It All!Quit Using Your Weaknesses Against YourselfIt's a known fact. We all have been blessed with our own individual strengths and weaknesses. And there's a reason for this. But for many of us our weaknesses hold us back, or rather, we use our weaknesses against ourselves. Throughout history and in the modern world, we have examples of people who have taken their weaknesses and turned them into strengths. Have you ever wondered how they did it? What was, or is, their secret?In today's episode I will discuss the following:The reason we have been given weaknesses in the first placeWha...
2023-02-0728 min
Embrace It All!Teen Perfectionism with Kendra HuffmanDo you have a teenager who feels like they are never enough? Who fears making even the smallest mistakes, because, to them, that means they have failed? Who is constantly criticizing themselves, for every little thing? Who, despite their many talents and accomplishments, only sees their inadquacies?If you do, then this podcast is for you. Today I discuss teen perfectionism with Life Coach, Kendra Hoffman. At age twenty, Kendra realized that she had been struggling for years, but it wasn't until she was in her mid thirties that she found the tools, through coaching that helped her k...
2023-01-3134 minEmbrace It All!Staying Focused on Your JourneyEvery one of us is on our own journey toward something; a final destination or end goal perhaps. Some may be working toward achieving a new goal, or making a change that will improve their quality of life. Others may be on a journey because of a significant change happening in their lives that they hadn’t expected, working toward a resolution. Whatever your journey may be, today I am talking about why it is importat to stay focused on the journey rather than just the final destination itself. If you're like me, y...
2023-01-2417 minEmbrace It All!How To Listen To What Your Body Is Trying To Tell YouOur bodies can be a wealth of information if we take the time to listen to it. I think most of us would agree that when there is something physically going on in our bodies, it is generally easier to listen to it. However, even though we can feel it, sometimes we might not really hear it. It’s the same thing when we are experiencing an overwhelming amount of emotions, in particular anxiety and worry. When we experience a high level of overwhelming emotions, our body and mind feels threatened in some way. And when this happens t...
2023-01-1717 minEmbrace It All!Less Is More: Simplifying Your Life and Creating More PeaceWhat are the things that you want more of in your life and what will you gain from having less ? Do you wanat more peace and less frustration? More space and less clutter? More security and less scarcity? It took me a while to embrace the thought "Less is More". But as I continue to define what it means to me, it helps me recognize more clearly the gift that simplifying can be.. Am I perfect at it? Not by a long shot! And that is okay. Choosing the thought less is more creates t...
2023-01-1018 minEmbrace It All!Out With The Old, In With the New: How to Achieve What You Want in 2023It is 2023! A brand new year! Isn’t it exciting? When I think of a brand new year, the words or phrases that come to mind are: A Fresh Start, I feel energized, hopeful, excited, I have a renewed commitment. For many of us, the beginning of a new year sparks the desire to set new goals. Why do we set goals?By Divine design, each one of us was created to learn, to grow, and to progress throughout our lives and the desire to do so is instilled in every one of us. We didn’t...
2023-01-0325 minEmbrace It All!Growing in GraceFor several days I struggeled to know what I wanted to discuss for this last episode in 2022 of Embrace it All. I wrote down several ideas, but nothing came together and I tried again. At one point I resigned to the fact that maybe I would just let it go and not record anything. Afterall, some of my kids are home for the holidays, and I wanted to just focus on spending time with my family. But I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something that I needed to share. In the quiet of the moring, as I w...
2022-12-2713 minEmbrace It All!How to Release the Pressure of Giving the "Perfect" Gift This ChristmasI love giving gifts. It brings me so much excitement and joy. But, for as long as I can remember, finding and giving that "perfect" gift to those I love for Christmas has created a lot of stress and pressure. What if they don't like what I give? What if they're disappointed? If I don't give them the perfect gift, then their Christmas will be ruined! Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? Feeling all that pressure takes all the joy and excitement out of gift giving, and replaces it with dread and stress, something that I didn't...
2022-12-2015 min
Embrace It All!The Most Important Relationship In Your Life With Amy ElkinsI'm so excited to have Amy Elkins, The Relationship Coach, on the podcast today! We will be discussing how the relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship in your life. Now, of course, this relationship includes your relationship with God and understanding who you really are. The relationship you develop with yourself has a tremendous impact on all other relatioships in your life. When our own relationship with ourself is strong, we become more confident, more available for others, stronger emotionally and spiritually. In this episode Amy shares several questions to ask your...
2022-12-1335 minEmbrace It All!What is Keeping You From Possibilities and Opportunities?Our brain is motivated by three things: seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy. Some refer to this as the brain's motivation triad. And to achieve these three things, our brains tell us stories. Lots and lots of stories. And who doesn't love a good story? But we can keep ourselves stuck when we believe every story our brain offers to us. Today I will share a personal example of that very thing and how I missed out on opportunities and possibilites. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me a...
2022-12-0625 min
Embrace It All!Finding Joy in the Mid Season of Life with Jill PackAs women, entering the mid season of our lives can bring up all kinds of emotions. For those who have dedicated the majority of their lives to raising a family, once their last child leaves home questions like "what do I do now?" "who am I, really?", and "where do I fit in?" are all too common. For years your purpose was clear, but now, not so much.In today's episode I talk with Certified Life Coach, Jill Pack, who coaches women in the mid season of their lives to answer these questions, showing them that they trul...
2022-11-2934 minEmbrace It All!The Benefits and Changes That Come From Being Intentionally GratefulAs I was reading this past week on this subject of gratitude, I came across a passage that says, “In everthying give thanks for this is the will of God”. I believe that my life is a gift from God. All that I have and all that comes from Him. After reading this, it got me thinking that maybe there is more to it than just recognizing and acknowledging the source of all our blessings. Maybe this is just part of it, and God, or the universe, whichever higher power you believe in, sees the bigger picture for us w...
2022-11-2220 minEmbrace It All!How To Lean Into the Belief That Being Broken and Feeling Broken Can Be a GiftSometimes being human, with a mortal body can be pretty hard. Especially when that body breaks down, and you begin to feel broken. Feelings of frustration, resentment resistance, sadness, and even hopelessnes can start to take hold because we think this is not how it should be. I know, because that is how I felt and thought for so long. Now It is my belief that this idea of being broken and feeling broken can actually be a gift if we allow it to be. On this episode we will discuss what being and feeling broken looks like...
2022-11-1523 minEmbrace It All!When Your Thoughts and Emotions Are All Tangled UpHave you ever tried untangling anything that was so full of knots, thinking "there is no way I'm ever going to straighten this out!", and accepting that this is just how it is going to always be? Christmas lights? Thick, long, wet hair? Yep! I hear you!Our minds are a lot like those Christmas lights or long, thick hair. Our brains have so much information going in and out all day long, Thinking thousands of thoughts every single day, and sometimes all of it can get pretty tangled up. And when this happens, those feelings of overwhel...
2022-11-0816 minEmbrace It All!You are NOT the Creator of Your Thoughts; Your Brain Is!Our brain is constantly offering us thousands of thoughts every single day. These thoughts come from all the information we see, we hear, and we experience. Sometimes we think that when a thought is offered by our brains, we somehow are responsible for that thought; even if the thought offered isn’t something we want to keep because of the way it makes us feel. To make it worse, we might think that it’s our fault for having that thought offered to us in the first place, and so we make ourselves wrong for it. Our brains are co...
2022-11-0115 minEmbrace It All!Believe Me, You are Enough!This idea of being enough is something that I believe most everyone faces. The definition of the word "enough is this: occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't think there is one person on this planet that can say they fully meet every demand, need and expectation. Whether you are in the coporate world or a stay at home mom, it usually seems that no matter what you do it is never enough. Now being enough and doing enou...
2022-10-2514 minEmbrace It All!How To Regain Control When You Feel Out of ControlHave you ever had one of those days where you are feeling so out of control? And you try so desperately to regain that control, grasping for anything you CAN control?When we are feeling intense emotions, it feels like we are spinnin out of control. When this happens to me, I try to find something, anything that I can control. I work, I clean, i do some yardwork, run an errand, something tangible that I can DO to avoid feeling the emotion that is causing me to feel out of control. As...
2022-10-1817 minEmbrace It All!Becoming Your Biggest FanWe all like to be surrounding by people who are cheering us on, supporting and encouraging us in everything we do. Some of our biggest fans are usually our parents, spouses, children and friends. But what about you? Are you your biggest fan? I am going to guess that if you are like me, naming yourself as your biggest fan was the furthest thing from your mind. Maybe you just didn’t think about it, maybe the idea seems too boastful or doesn’t seem to sit right with you, or maybe it’s because you can’t see...
2022-10-1115 minEmbrace It All!What My Anxiety Was Trying to Tell MeIn this episode I discuss what resisting and avoiding my anxiety looked like for me just the other day. Most days I am able to acknowledge and process the anxiety I wake up with, but this time it was very intense. My anxiety was trying to tell me something and I just wasn't listening. Instead, I kept pushing through, thinking that I had too much to do to and coulnd't wast any time. The only problem was, the more I pushed, and avoided the anxiety, the less I could get done. The anxiety I felt was like a toddle...
2022-10-0409 minEmbrace It All!Bonus Episode: General Conference "Shoulds"As many of you know, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Twice a year the leadership of our church (our Prophet and Apostles, and other leaders) conduct what we call a General Conference, a conference for anyone who would like to hear the messages they have prepared to the general membership of the church. During their messages, often times we will hear the word "should". Now, for me, that word should can trigger a lot of anxiety. When I hear the word should, I often think it means, "I have to" , or "I am...
2022-09-2911 minEmbrace It All!Expectations and DisappointmentsWhen our expectations aren't met, it creates disappointment. But what are expectations, really? And what can we do to soften the sting of disappointment when our expectations aren't met? What are stealth expectations? What happens when we reality check our expectations? All these questions and more will be answered as we explore the expectations we may have and what they are creating for us. The concepts I teach have been life changing for my clients and they can be for you too. If you are wanting to learn more, don't hesitate to schedule a call with me...
2022-09-2720 minEmbrace It All!What Thoughts and Emotions Are You Indulging In?When you think of indulging in something, what would it be? For me it is chocolate chip cookie dough. Whenever anyone in my family makes chocolate chip cookies, I am right there with a spoon ready to test the dough. And warm cookies right out of the oven...yes, I will indulge in a few.When we indulge in something we yield to the desire of that thing or give free rein to it. Without even realizing it, many of us allow ourselves to indulge in certain thoughts and emotions, thoughts that have become automatic or w...
2022-09-2016 minEmbrace It All!Stop the Judgement! It's All Good!In this episode I share my personal experience of how my coach ucovered my feelings of being overwhelmed only to reveal what I was truly feeling: self criticism and self judgement.When I was in this space, of judgement, and self-criticism, I wasn’t able to do anything. I wasn’t present with my family, , I wasn’t working on my goals, or creating anything in my business, I wasn’t focusing, I wasn’t moving! I was stuck. It felt like I was on a merry go round going round and round in circles but getting nowhere. I will...
2022-09-1413 minEmbrace It All!Where is your focus?There is always more than one way of seeing things or interpreting the situations we experience. Our brain is the lens through which we see the world around us. As it filters information coming in, it makes interpretations that create the experiences we have. Sometimes our brain gets stuck using it's natural mental filter, focusing only on the negative. When this happens over and over again, it can cause elevated anxiety, depression, and even isolation. Today I share with you four tools that can help you overcome that negative mental filter your brain might be in the habit...
2022-09-0619 minEmbrace It All!How To Become Good At Feeling EverythingWe came to this earth not to feel good, but to become good at feeling. Our earth life experience was designed for us to feel the full spectrum of emotions and learning how to understand and manage our emotions is the foundation for everything we experience in life. Think about this: There is no possible way to understand true joy and happiness, if we have never experienced sorrow or sadness. We cannot enjoy the feeling of accomplishment if we have never felt some disappointment or failure, we cannot feel courageous if we...
2022-08-3016 minEmbrace It All!There Is Nothing Wrong With You!How many times do you look at the challenges you are dealing with, whether physical or emotional, as problems? Do these challenges make you feel like apologizing or hiding in shame? Have you ever felt like it was wrong to have the challenges you have?It can be so easy to look around at others and think there is something wrong with you when they seem to be perfect or have the perfect life. But I want you to know this: There is NOTHING wrong with you! And the challenge you are dealing with does not define who...
2022-08-2315 minEmbrace It All!Acknowledging the Importance of Our Emotions: Interviewed by Heather RackhamI had the privilege of being interviewed by Heather Rackham, fellow Life Coach and owner of the Latter-Day Saint Life Coach Directory. This episode can also be heard here: https://ldslifecoaches.com/episode/86-acknowledging-the-importance-of-our-emotions-with-angela-adams/You know I love to discuss emotions and how important acknowledging them and allowing them is to building our emotional strength and well being. Every human being has emotions. They are an integral part of the human experience and yet, we push them away, ignore them, and label them as either “good” or “bad”. But really all that emotions are is a vibration in our body...
2022-08-1638 minEmbrace It All!Understanding and Embracing ChangeIf There is one constant in life, it’s change.Life is all about change. When we left our Heavenly home and came to earth, our spirit gained a physical human body, and we were veiled from remembering our Heavenly home. This was our first significant introduction to an eternal lifetime of changes. Change can bring up a myriad of feelings for all of us. For some, change brings a sense of excitement with the anticipation of new beginnings and new adventures. For others, change brings a lot of fear and worry because of all the uncert...
2022-08-0918 minEmbrace It All!How To Handle Sleep DeprivationGetting enought sleep is so important to both our physical and our mental health. But it's interesting to me that during the various stages of our lives, as women, we go through periods of sleep deprivation: Being a young mom with children that awake in the night, having teen age kids coming in late from activities, and then there’s the onset of menopause and insomnia! AWWWW. It seems like no matter what stage of life we are in, sleep deprivation is real so today, let’s talk about what happens to our bodies and our brains when we b...
2022-08-0222 minEmbrace It All!Watch Out For A.N.T.s and Retrain Your BrainWe all have negative thoughts. Negative thoughts come because our brains are always scanning for dangerous threats and discomfort. It wants to protect us and keep us safe. But people who deal with anxiety or depression tend to have an overabundance of negative thoughts when it comes to themselves, the world, and the future. Thoughts like, “I never do anything right”, “I am always going to fail” “Nothing ever works out for me”, “I am so stupid!” These thought distortions seem true, and over time, they can become Automatic Negative Thoughts, or ANTs for short. These ANTS become habit forming...
2022-07-2614 min
Embrace It All!Celebrating Marriage: What We've Learned In 35 YearsI believe that the majority of people in the world go into marriage with the desire for their marriage to last forever, but sadly, we live in a fallen world, where our agency is constantly tried and tested, and marriages don’t always last as long as originally hoped for. But there are some that do. Last week I was working with a client who happened to mention that her husband and her were celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary. 42 years! What a milestone for sure. We know that from the beginning of time marriage was ordained...
2022-07-1926 minEmbrace It All!What To do When Your Child Feels Anxious and WorriedChildren worry about so many things. And as they grow, these worries become more than just monsters under the bed or shadows on the walls. As they get older their worries become more about being accepted by their peers, making mistakes, or not meeting their own or their parents expectations. We live in a very uncertain world, and our children worry about things that we never dreamed of happening when we were their age. And with so much overexposure of information about things happening in the world, through the ever present media, our children’s anxiety can feel rea...
2022-07-1220 minEmbrace It All!Eight Ways To Discover Your Amazing WorthWe are all created by God and as such have infinite value and worth. But we also have a human brain that likes to point out all the things that are "wrong" with us, our weaknesses and struggles, and creates stories that make us believe that we have less worth and value than others who seem to have it all together. I beleived this lie for years. In this episode I will address what happens when we stay in that belief and why I believe we are given weaknesses. And then I share the 8 things that I have done...
2022-07-0524 minEmbrace It All!Stop! And Drop Those Expectations to Create the Experience You WantTwo weeks ago most of our family went on a beach vacation. My husband and I usually go on this vacation by ourselves, bu this year one of our sons and our daughter and her family were able to join us. As I was planning and preparing for our vacation, I started to notice how my brain kept offering me expectations of what I thought would make this vacation perfect for everyone involved. Expectations likeI expected that the weather would be warm and sunny and there would be lots of beach to play on I expected that ever...
2022-06-2813 minEmbrace It All!Why Being In a Hurry To Feel Good Doesn't WorkIt’s natural that we want to be in hurry, because we live in a society where we are we are constantly on the go, always in a hurry. We’ve become used to having things instantly. . We have become so used to this way of living that when we have to wait for something, it can be almost painful, right? Think about how you feel when your internet is running slow. Do you get as frustrated as I do? We have become so used to having what we want whenever we want it. And for some reason we...
2022-06-2118 minEmbrace It All!Fighing Against RealityWhen we find ourselves experiencing situations we don’t care for, our brain likes to offer us so many thoughts like: this is not how it is supposed to beit should be differentI shouldn’t have to go through thisHe/she should not act this way I would be so happy if this weren’t happening, This is badI must have done something wrong for this to be happeningAnd on and on. And these thoughts create so...
2022-06-1414 min
Embrace It All!How To Help Young Adults Navigate Anxiety with Caleb PriceThe young adult years can be an exciting time. Experiencing the thrill of independence and embarking on new adventures can be exhilirating. But, like any other transition in life, it can also bring a lot of fear and uncertainty. Over the past several years there has been an increased awareness of anxiety and depression when it comes to young adults. College campuses across the nation have reported a steady increase each year in college students who are experincing both. https://www.stress.org/anxiety-in-college-students-causes-statistics-how-universities-can-helpIn today's episode I talk with Caleb Price, the College Coach who just recent...
2022-06-0739 minEmbrace It All!What To Do With Thought TornadosEver have those nights when you can't fall asleep because thoughts are swirling around in your head and the overwhelm and anxiety build and build? It happens to me all the time! I call these "thought tornados". In this short and sweet episode, I share the simple tool that I have found to be the most effective for me and walk you through it step-by-step. It's amazing how something so simple can make such a big difference! To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2022-05-3112 minEmbrace It All!How to Really Solve For The Worst-Case ScenarioOur brains love to imagine all the possibilities and try to solve for every problem that may or may not happen. Our brains like to be efficient, and it thinks that solving for every problem imaginable beforehand is very efficient and effective. Sometimes our brains jump immediately to the worst-case scenario and try to solve for that ahead of time, making us believe that if we don't spend time in all the "what if" questions, we won't be prepared. But this type of catastrophic thinking only causes unneccesary worry and anxiety. On this episode I will explain what th...
2022-05-2416 min
Embrace It All!Body Image and Disordered Eating With Clarice PaulsonWe are bombarded daily by all the noise society screams at us, telling us how to attain that “perfect” body; what to eat and not eat, how much to eat, and when. How to exercise, when to exercise, how much and when. And if you struggle with perfectionism and anxiety like I do, this noise becomes deafening. And in our desperation, we may even turn to drastic measures in order obtain what society deems is the “perfect” body. But is there such a thing? Who defines what a "perfect" body really is.In today's episode I talk with Clarice Pau...
2022-05-1739 min
Embrace It All!Decluttering Your Life With Natalie MoserI think it is safe to say that each of us have areas in our lives that are a bit cluttered. What does this clutter create for you? For me it is chaos and anxiety. I feel almost out of control and weighed down. We live in a society where the belief is that having more "stuff" equals success and happiness. But is that really true? What if the opposite were true?In today's episode I talk with Natalie Moser, a Declutter and Organization coach who will share that having less is truly having more. Her tools and tip...
2022-05-1046 minEmbrace It All!Let's Celebrate Motherhood!I used to dread Mother’s Day. Don’t get me wrong. I love celebrating the mothers in my life. I have an amazing mother who raised her own 7 children, and an equally amazing mother-in-law that raised 8. But when it came to me, all I could focus on were my inadequacies and imperfections, especially while hearing so many tributes to other, more "perfect" mothers. Sometimes I even felt guilty that my children had to be stuck with me as their mother. Surely there was a woman out there who would be a much better mother for them. And those were the m...
2022-05-0316 minEmbrace It All!It's Okay to Grieve: Processing GriefIt's been 9 years since my dad was diagnosed with cancer and 8 years since he passed away. I can still remember when he told me what the Dr. had found. I was in shock. He seemed pretty healthy, and he was so young, just 68 years old at the time. How could this be possible? For several days, even weeks, I was in denial. I just couldn't believe that this was happening to him, or to our family.Grief is an interesting emotion. We grieve because we have lost something, or someone, that we have valued or loved. We grieve o...
2022-04-2612 minEmbrace It All!Maybe I Can't Do It Myself: Getting Rid of Blame and Finding PeaceMy mother has often told me that from the day I was born I was a very independent child and had the attitude “I can do it myself!” Over the years this attitude has stayed with me, and I even married a man with the same independent nature. We tend to be self-reliant, not afraid of tackling most projects ourselves. But for the longest time I had a problem that I just couldn’t solve myself. I was stuck in the mire of so much blame, resentment, and anger over something that seemed so important at the time, bu...
2022-04-1918 minEmbrace It All!Discounting the PositiveWhenever you recieve a compliment or experience something positive in your life, how do you usually respond? For years, I would automatically discount the compliment or positive experience because I had this belief that it coulnd't be true, or that it was just a fluke. Discounting the positive is another sneaky thought distortion that many people experience, sometimes without even realizing it. Today I will share what this looks like, where it comes from, and 8 tips to get you started in breaking this thought habit once and for all. To connect with Angela Adams...
2022-04-1219 minEmbrace It All!It's Never All or Nothing!People who deal with anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, and even depression often spend time in what has been called distorted thinking: thoughts that our brain has twisted in our mind that we believe are true. One of these types of thought distortions is "All or Nothing Thinking". All or nothing thinking is often called black and white thinking, thinking in absolutes. It is all one way or the other. There is no gray in between. And in negative situations, sometimes these thoughts have become automatic, meaning that your brain automatically goes right into this type of thinking. You can rec...
2022-04-0519 minEmbrace It All!The Space In Between And Breaking Negative Thought HabitsWhen things happen in our lives or situations come up, sometimes we interpret them to be a problem and this causes us the feel something. We might feel confused, perplexed, frustrated, discouraged, disappointed, sad, etc. And between the situation and what we feel, there is space, the space in between. Many times we aren't even aware of what we are filling that space with, or why we feel the way we do. For years I had no idea myself. It was with the help of a coach that I was able to realize that I was filling much of...
2022-03-2914 minEmbrace It All!How Coaching Can Transform Your Life: An Interview with Master Coach Molly ClaireFour years ago I found a coach, and from that moment the transformation began. No longer did I believe that living with anxiety would keep me from progressing and becoming the person I am meant to become. There is so much more to me than my anxiety, and my coach showed me that we all have limitless possibilities to grow and progress and create the life we want. It's truly within each of us. I needed a coach to help me see it for myself. Coaching has truly changed my life. So much so that I want to shout...
2022-03-2244 minEmbrace It All!Just Wait. It Will All Work OutWe live in an “I want it now” world. Instant gratification is quite accessible, and as a society we have become quite accustomed to it. When we are told to wait, notice the thoughts and feelings that come up for you. Think about when you turn on your computer and for some reason it takes more than 10 seconds to boot up. Or when we are searching for something on the internet and it takes more than a few seconds to connect us to the site we want. Waiting is not the norm for us. Instant gratification means we get to feel goo...
2022-03-1514 min
Embrace It All!Letting Go of Mom Guilt With Anna MortimerMotherhood is probably the most complex and challenging roles we play as women, and we can be so hard on ourselves in this journey. In today's episode I welcome Anna Mortimer, a certified Life Coach for Mothers who specializes in helping mothers let go of mom guilt so they can enjoy their relationships with their children and themselves. For years I struggled with the constant feeling of guilt, thinking that even the tiniest mistakes I made as a mom would somehow damage my children forever. I was so focused on being the "perfect" mom and doin...
2022-03-0839 minEmbrace It All!I Don't Know How: The Lie That Keeps You StuckThe "I don’t know how" lie is one of many stories that our brains like to offer us when we are facing a new opportunity or challenge because it just wants to protect us from feeling fear, inadequate, and discomfort. When we hold tightly to that story, we simply stay stuck. We simply don’t progress. In a very real way we simply give up on ourselves and our potential. Think about what this world would have been like if certain people stayed stuck in the "I don't know how lie": Martin Luther King Jr., George Washingto...
2022-03-0116 minEmbrace It All!The Power of LaughterWhen was the last time you laughed, I mean really laughed? How do you feel being around people who help you laugh? It's been said that laughter is the best medicine, and I believe that is true, especially in times of stress. Laughter has the power to:Ease the tension and stress in any situationShow us another perspectiveAllows us to view ourselves in a more positive lightKeep us from taking things so seriouslyStrengthen us physically and mentallyHealI am sure we can all think of a time when laughter brought relief during a stressful situation, and...
2022-02-2223 minEmbrace It All!The Deception of PerfectionWhat comes up for you when you hear the word perfectionism? Is it a word that you can identify with at some level? Maybe you have had thoughts like, “This project I am working on isn’t good enough. Look at all those mistakes and flaws! It has to be perfect before I can finish it." "I am afraid to try that thing because I don’t know if I am going to be any good at it, and I don’t want to look like a fool!" " What will other people think o...
2022-02-1528 minEmbrace It All!Why You Want To Work With MeFor years I longed for someone who would listen to me and really understand the challenges I was having with anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Someone who knew what it felt like to worry constantly, spin in circles, and not be able to make even the simplist decisions. Someone who would hear me and not make me feel like I was a crazy person. I wanted relief from the control these emotions had on me.During my own journey I found that there are so many solutions and answers, and I have learned about and applied many of the...
2022-02-0816 minEmbrace It All!Free To Think IntentionallyWhen it comes to intentional thinking, it reinforces the idea that all people are free to act and not be acted upon. When we find ourselves in certain situations, our default reactive or unintentional thinking may kick in. Why does this happen? Because we all have a human brain! And with that reactive, unintentional thinking, we usually don't create the best results for ourselves; we don't usually show up the way we want to. But how do we change that? With our intentional thoughts! We are free to act, to choose intentional thoughts in order to become who we want to b...
2022-02-0115 minEmbrace It All!Unlocking the Feeling of OverwhelmToday we will talk about the feeling of Overwhelm. I think it is a fair thing to say that we have all experienced this feeling at times. The feeling you get when you think that there is too much to do and not enough time to do it all. Where you feel like you are constantly running faster and faster to finish, but there is always more to do. Does this sound familar? We are going to discuss where this overwhelm may be coming from and what reacting to it might look like for you. Then I will give you som...
2022-01-2523 minEmbrace It All!The Power of Being StillAs our lives move faster and faster, making the time to be still is vital to our mental, emotional, and spiritual health and well being. There is such power in allowing oursleves to be still, even for a few minutes each day. But if you're like me, making time isn't always easy, and, you may have a lot of reasons that you think are valid, preventing you from this daily practice.In this episode I will share four powerful benefits we receive from being still:The Feeling of CalmGuidance and Focus Understanding the truth about ourselvesUnlocking Our Ow...
2022-01-1822 minEmbrace It All!What I Have Learned in 20212021 was a year for the books. I heard so many say they couldn't wait to get this year over with, hoping for a better year ahead. And sometimes I found myself wishing for the same thing. But then I was able to sit down and really reflect on what 2021 has taught me. In looking back, I have realized that 2021 had a lot to offer, and so in this episode I will several things that I learned, came to appreciate, and the three things that have had the most impact on me personally:Choosing how I want to think and...
2022-01-1122 minEmbrace It All!What Kind of Experience Do You Want to Create?This new year has started out completely different than I had anticipated. Two days ago I had had to make a conscious decision about what kind of experience I wanted to create for myself when plans suddenly changed for several members of my family. It's been a crazy few days around here! I have learned, once again, that when situations in life happen beyond our control, we have the ability to create any experience we want. That is the only thing we can control. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsa...
2022-01-0517 minEmbrace It All!Jumping to Conclusions: How to Stop Believing The Stories You CreateHow often do you find yourself jumping to conclusions? Making assumptions, even negative assumptions about a given situation? We assume that the story we tell ourselves is absolutely true because we think we know. But these are just stories we create, and most often these stories create a lot of drama and pain. Dr. David Burns, M.D, offers that jumping to conclusions is one of ten cognitive distortions that our brain tends to entertain, especially when we are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and down. Today we are going explore why we, as human beings, tend to jump to conclusions, assum...
2021-12-2818 minEmbrace It All!What I Want My Younger Self to Know Thirty years ago my world changed quite dramatically. I was a 23 year old mom with three small children under the age of 3 (a toddler and identical twin boys). To say I was overwhelmed and exhausted would be an understatement! Now, at the age of 53, I have often wondered what I would want to share with that younger version of me. What wisdom would I want to give her? What would I want her to know? Imagine if you had the opportunity to sit down with your younger self right now. Where would you be? What would you be doing? ...
2021-12-2116 minEmbrace It All!The "Should" Trigger“I Should…”What feelings come up for you when you think this thought? On the surface thinking “I should ” seem harmless, even useful. But the truth is, for some people it is a sneaky triggering thought that only pretends to be helpful and can pack quite a punch. For me, thinking “I should…”,triggers feelings of guilt, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, comparison, and judgment. I mistakenly think this little thought will motivate me into doing something. But the reality is, it doesn’t, and sometimes thinking “I should…” prevents me from getting anythi...
2021-12-1414 minEmbrace It All!Creating Self-CompassionShowing compassion for others may not seem very hard. But showing compassion for ourselves? That's a different story. When you don't show up the way you want to, or when you make mistakes, how do you treat yourself? Maybe it looks like judgement and criticism. For years, that is exactly what it looked like for me, and, if I am being totally honest, sometimes it still does. But what would love and compassion look like instead? Have you ever thought about that? To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-12-0722 minEmbrace It All!Faith In TrialsDuring our lives, we will face challenging circumstances, or trials. We know that this is all part of our mortal experience, but it doesn't make them any less painful. In today's episode I will share how those closest to me have held onto faith to carry them through. We will disucss what faith is, and how, using bridge thoughts, we can develop that same faith in order to navigate through our own struggles and challenges. Several years ago, as I was going through my own trial with GAD, I heard a song that resonated with me. It is su...
2021-11-3014 minEmbrace It All!A Recipe for a Drama-Free HolidayThe holiday season is beginning and with that comes celebrations with family and friends. Although we look forward to spending the holidays with those we love, sometimes drama can creep in. In today's episode we will talk about some of the reasons drama might find its way into our family gatherings, and then I will give you a few tools that I have learned and continue to use that help me create the holiday I want. These tools may sound a bit simple, but when applied they create incredible results for a drama-free holiday. And don't forget to dow...
2021-11-2322 minEmbrace It All!When Things Don't Go As PlannedNo matter what the event, I like to have a plan. It's not that I am in love with planning, but having a plan in place gives me peace of mind and keeps anxiety at bay. I have always believed that when you are prepared you will not fear or panic. My brain loves to spend a lot of energy and time trying to plan for EVERY possible thing that could go wrong. That's what brains do. They try to keep us "safe", and safe for me feels like making sure I have covered all the possibilities.But h...
2021-11-1621 minEmbrace It All!Living With AnxietyFor as long as I can remember, anxiety has always been a constant companion of mine. We hear this word everywhere, and some have even described it as the new “buzzword”. Perhaps meaning that this word is used to describe all the emotions we feel, or, emotions we don’t want to feel. The word anxiety has become almost an everyday term over the last two years. So, in a sense, it has become a new buzzword. But chronic anxiety is real. I know because I have an ongoing struggle with General Anxiety Disorder. In today's episode I sh...
2021-11-0919 minEmbrace It All!The Power of Being CuriousIsn't it fascinating to watch little children as they explore the world around them? Their natural curiosity helps them to understand the world around them. They always want to know "why"? All too often I found myself, as a young mom, not taking the time to really answer my children's "whys", especially when they went on and on and on with the never ending "why"?In this episode we will discuss the three reasons why taking the time to be curious is so important and so powerful. I will share what I have discovered with you when I tak...
2021-11-0214 minEmbrace It All!I Just Want to Fix It! Why the "Fix It Mentality is Not What Other's NeedSo many times I just want to "fix" the challenges or problems of those I love. It's hard to see them struggle! So many times I just wish I can take those struggles or challenges away and make them feel better. Even though I know that I can't do any of this, I discovered something even more. I discovered that deep down the reason I want to fix their challenges is not just to make them feel better, but because I want to feel better. In this episode we will explore the reasons we may want t...
2021-10-2612 minEmbrace It All!Focusing On Your Divine PotentialWhen we stay focused on what we have done or haven't done in our past, it will keep us stuck, preventing us from moving forward and reaching our potential, even our Divine potential. We may have thoughts like, "this is how I have always been, I can't change", "I don't know how to do something new". When we choose to keep these thoughts, we end up going around and around in circles. We may feel like we are moving, but we really aren't. In order to reach our full potential, our Divine potential, we recognize that these past focused though...
2021-10-1914 min
Embrace It All!Making A Plan and Overcoming ObstaclesSetting goals for ourselves is essential for our growth and progress. But setting a goal without making a plan doesn't get us to the destination we are aiming for. We need a road map in order for us to stay focused, and ultimately reach our goal. In this episode I will discuss the 6 steps and tips of goal planning as well as what to do when unexpected obstacles get in the way of achieving your goal on time. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-10-1223 min
Embrace It All!It's Your Adventure, You Can Do What You WantOur life is an adventure and we get to choose what we want to do. Setting goals is something that we all do. In this first part of a two part series, we will discuss why setting goals is important, the most important thing you need to do when you decide to set a goal, and the first steps in creating that goal. I will illustrate this by sharing a personal goal that my friend and I set together several years ago. I wasn't very excited about it initially, but with the tools I will be discussing with you today...
2021-10-0518 min
Embrace It All!Creating Self-Confidence: The Confessions of a Former LoserHow do you define self-confidence? Where does it come from? This week we will be answering both of those questions, understanding that self-confidence is something that we can create. So many of us want more self-confidence. I know I did. For years I struggled to feel self-confident, holding onto beliefs about myself with a death grip. Maybe you have too. Join me as we explore what self-confidence is and how we can create more of it. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-09-2816 minEmbrace It All!Your Value and the Danger of Relying on External ValidationReceiving recognition for something we do feels great. Our world thrives on external validation. We see it everywhere: the workplace, on social media, in our schools, on TV. Where we get in trouble is when we rely on external validation to feel valued or worthy. Our worth has nothing to do with external accolades or recognition. In this episode I will share my own struggle with having my self worth tied to external validation, and the things that we all can do to build a strong belief in our own value and create our own internal validation. To conn...
2021-09-2115 min
Embrace It All!Expectation Frustration and Throwing Away Our ManualsWe have instructional manuals for so many things in our lives, from cars, to appliances, and even at work there are instructional manuals and expectations. Although we might not realize it, we even have "manuals" or expectations for the people in our lives. These expectations, or "manuals" usually cause us to feel frustrated because when the people in our lives don't meet our expectations, or "work" how we think they should, we make it mean something about us, which in turn, makes us unhappy or feel badly. In today's episode we will discuss what these "manuals" look like, how the...
2021-09-1416 min
Embrace It All!The Sneaky Little Lie Behind the People Pleasing HabitFor many years I was stuck in the habit of people pleasing. I thought it was my job to make my husband and my family happy all the time. No matter how hard I tried, it never seemed to work. Join me today as we discover what people pleasing is, the characteristics of a habitual people pleaser, and the effect that people pleasing has on everyone around you. I will the sneaky little lie of people pleasing and what is truly underneath the people pleasing mentality. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: a...
2021-09-0715 min
Embrace It All!Decision Traps: 5 Reasons You Aren't Making a DecisionWe make decisions everyday. From what to wear, what to eat, to the more serious ones, like what am I going to do with my life now? Sometimes making decisions can be hard and we may find ourselves struggling in one of what I call the 5 decision traps that prevent us from progressing and moving forward. In this episode we will discuss these 5 traps in detail, why they keep us stuck, and how to escape from the trap you may find yourself in. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-08-3118 min
Embrace It All!Giving Yourself Permission To Take Off Your BackpackWe all carry "backpacks" full of challenges or burdens that can really weigh us down. In this episode we explore the possibility of giving ourselves permission to take off our backpacks even for a just a little while, what this may look like, and the benefits we receive when we do this. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-08-2419 minEmbrace It All!More Than A Feeling: The 3 Secrets To Managing Your EmotionsWe experience so many emotions every day. In this episode we will discuss what an emotion is, why emotions are so important, and how we, as human beings, usually deal with our own emotions. Then I will share with you the three secrets to manage your emotions so that you can be an emotionally stronger you! To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-08-1718 min
Embrace It All!Celebrating our FailsThe idea of failing can bring up all kinds of negative feelings. But what exactly is failure and success? In this episode we will explore the ideas of both failure and success, what they mean, and how, in the end, we can learn to celebrate our fails. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-08-1022 minEmbrace It All!Everything We Create In Our Life Starts With A ThoughtIn this episode we will talk about circumstances, thoughts, and a little bit of emotion. Our thoughts create the meaning we give to the circumstances in our lives. And those thoughts are what create how we feel about the circumstance. I will define what circumstances and thoughts are and give several examples to illustrate how this works. Are you ready to learn some coaching basics? To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-08-0313 minEmbrace It All!It's Not Just YouThere are times when we might feel like we are the only one experiencing something. It may cause us to feel self-doubt, or even shame. And we may want to hide out in those feelings, alone. But in this episode you will understand that you are never alone. We are all on this journey together!To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-07-2713 minEmbrace It All!The Power To ChooseOur minds offer us thousands of thoughts every day. The thoughts that we believe are the thoughts creating the life we are living. Becoming aware of our own minds, learning that we have the power to choose the thoughts we want to believe, is the first step in learning how to embrace your life, all of it. To connect with Angela AdamsShoot me an email: adamsangela707@gmail.com
2021-07-2013 min
The Next TrackEpisode #173 - Pianist Angela HewittIn the first of a number of out-of-band episodes that we're planning to release in the coming weeks, we talk with pianist Angela Hewitt, best known for her extraordinary recordings of all of Bach's keyboard works.
Guest:
Angela Hewitt
Angela Hewitt on Twitter
Angela Hewitt on Hyperion Records
The Angela Hewitt Bach Playlist an Apple Music
The Angela Hewitt Baroque Playlist on Apple Music
Show notes:
Led by the hand (article about Murray Perahia's thumb injury)
Virtuoso mourns beloved £150,000 piano smashed by movers
Fazioli pianos
A Late Quartet
Our next tracks:
Bob D...
2020-03-3135 min