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Our Internal WorldEp. 16 CATHY STRUECKERCathy Struecker is a mom, yoga instructor, breathing coach, and small business owner.Cathy and I talk about breathing, sleep, the health of our souls, triggers, and a lot more.I deeply enjoyed our conversation, and I believe you will as well.
2025-05-021h 18
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#97: Letting Go Releasing MeditationLetting go is essential to every cycle in life, but can indeed be challenging. Luckily nature built in an ideal time to help you do this. In this episode, I share with you:1. How you can use nature to your advantage in making letting go of things a bit easier2. And I'll guide you through a releasing meditation to help you do so.Join me on a transformative journey of release and renewal. In this episode, I'll lead you through a powerful releasing ritual meditation to help you let g...
2024-04-2422 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#96: Health Harmony and Happiness Through Emotional ClarityIn this episode, my guest James Reagan of the How We Feel Project, and I talk about emotional intelligence and what it means to your health, harmony, and happiness, and how using a simple app can help you identify, understand and articulate your emotions rather than ignore them.Emotional intelligence gives us the ability to read our instinctive feelings and those of others. It allows us to understand and label emotions as well as express and regulate them. We show you how using a simple app can help youIdentify, understand, and articulate your e...
2024-04-0358 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#95: How to Work With the Energy of Spring Without Burning OutWant to know how to use the energy that comes with spring to your advantage so that that feeling of exhaustion you get from going 100 mph, 100% of the time starts to lift?In this episode, I'll share with you:What the rhythm of spring represents.How the energy of spring might show up in your life.Three ways to invite the rhythm of spring into your life.The one thing you need to remember to do to use the energy to your benefit.The shift into spring offers up another opportunity for us to celebrate...
2024-03-2022 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#94: A Century of Wisdom: Revealing the Secrets to Living a Long Life, Part 2Today in honor of International Women's Day, I want to continue to honor one of the women I admire most in this world. A woman who has lived a full life with a relaxed ease. Leading with love and connection rather than fear and avoidance, she is a beautiful picture of what Health Harmony and Happiness is.In part 2 of my conversation with my 104-year-old friend, Christa Belknap, we dive deeper into her wisdom and perceptive insights on life. We talk about life amid historical events, her unanticipated adaptability to technology and the profound impact of education. Chr...
2024-03-071h 04
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#93: A Century of Wisdom: Revealing the Secrets to Living a Long Life, Part 1Everyone wants the secret to a long life, and although there may not be just one, we do uncover some of those key elements in today's episode. Join me as I sit down with my 104-year-old friend, Christa Belknap, to glean some beautiful wisdom from her.This is the first in a 2-part interview with Christa Belknap, a beautiful soul who has lived her 104 years leading with love. In our conversation Christa uncovers some of the key elements of a long and fulfilling life. She shares her wisdom and life experiences, attributing her longevity to love, f...
2024-02-2249 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#92: Rhythms of Renewal: Restarting Routines Amidst a Winter PauseIt's time to get back into a routine. The body works in patterns and habits, so when it's spent some time being out of sorts because of schedule changes or downtime, as has been the case for me a lot recently with winter break and an obnoxious number of snow days, how do you return to the sense of normalcy or routine that keeps you thriving?In this episode, I'll share with you...How to know when you need to invite more routine into your life or back into your lifeWhy routines...
2024-02-0117 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#91: The Gift of the Present: How to Honor Your Light This SeasonInstead of burning out this holiday season, keep your light shining even amidst the chaos that might seem to surround you. It's the season of rush, rush, rush. And because it is, easy to get overwhelmed with worries of getting all the things done--gifts for everyone on your list, coordinating schedules to celebrate Christmas, attending gatherings, and of course, doing the things you want to do just for fun in the spirit of the season. In this episode, I'll tell you:How you can offer up the gift of the present this seasonWhat it means to c...
2023-12-0712 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#90: Health Harmony and Happiness Gift-giving Guide (2023)In this episode, join me as I dive into my annual Health, Harmony, and Happiness Gift-Giving Guide. From personal development resources to playful games and gadgets, there is something for everyone this holiday season! Sit back, relax and let the gift-giving guide help you navigate through this festive season and hopefully find some deals that will cultivate greater health, harmony and happiness for you and your whole family.Because this is a longer episode, you might just jump right to the show notes and scan the list to see what grabs your attention and go from there.
2023-11-201h 07
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#89: Bridging the Gap: Christianity and ManifestationIn an effort to clarify how I view the connection between Christianity and manifestation, from my current state of consciousness, and that I didn't share in the last episode, I riff about what it means to be Christian and believe in the power of manifestation.I believe these concepts can coexist and wasn't completely clear on that in the previous episode. In my mind both practices revolve around allowing positive energy to flow, fostering abundance for oneself and others.My intention in sharing this episode is to help bridge the gap between a more conservative C...
2023-11-0228 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#88: The Power of Manifestation in Christian Faith (with Rachel Bayford)*Please note the views and opinions expressed in this episode are a discussion about personal beliefs and experiences of the host and guest.Christianity and manifestation can indeed go in the same sentence–it’s about allowing the positive flow of energy to create abundance, which essentially what prayer is all about.I believe that God is the Great Creator...of all. And with that, we can take the steps to live in a way that aligns with where we want to be in life, but ultimately it is up to God. We can't...
2023-10-181h 06
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#87: Finding Harmony in Life's Unexpected ChallengesIn the midst of Libra season, I felt it fitting to dive into the concept of harmony in unexpected moments. Join me as I share a humorous story that involves a late-night trip to the bathroom and offer insights on finding balance even when life throws surprises your way. Discover how to maintain harmony in your life, no matter the challenges. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and grab the full show notes & resources at https://www.CairnYogaWellnesscom/Podcast87. Resources:Daily Rhythms TrackerMore Episodes Like This...
2023-10-0511 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#86: In Search of Balance - Embracing Our Humanity and the Divine Within (w/ Melissa Harris)Have you ever pondered about the intriguing paradox of human existence; how we simultaneously encapsulate both the physicality of being human and the spirituality of divinity? Join me, along with Melissa Harris, as we dive into this topic. We invite you to discover the rhythms of humanity - the collective earthly experience, our personal day-to-day trials and tribulations, and the emotional and cognitive phenomena that make us who we are. Equally, we'll delve into the essence of divinity and how our spiritual connectedness is woven into our being and echoes in the world around us.We discuss t...
2023-09-2147 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#85: Why Functional Breathing Matters to Your RhythmsHow does breath relate to your rhythms? Or to balancing the masculine and feminine energy that reside within you?Your breath connects the world within you with the world around you, and breath work can be the tool you use to link your own rhythms and the world's rhythm so you live in flow instead of chaos.Your breath invites a more balanced, mindful way of living. In today's episode I'll uncover the connection between breathwork and your energetic rhythms. You'll learn:Why breathwork most certainly is related to your energetic rhythmsHow b...
2023-09-0616 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#84: Harmony Within: Exploring the Body-Mind BridgeYour mind and body are one, not separate as we've been led to believe. And the quality of both your breath and posture mirror the way you show up in this world. Imagine if a simple shift in your posture could change the way you're perceived or the way you perceive the world around you, or if intentional breathing could bring focus and calm to your life. In this episode, I unpack the profound idea that the body and mind are one and not separate. And as one, your breath plays a crucial role in binding them to...
2023-08-2422 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#83: Navigating Your Inner Critic and ResentmentWhen your Inner Critic stops by and brings along resentment for the ride, everyone around you, including yourself, might want to run for the hills.Your inner critic is the opposite of your inner guidance and she or he usually has it out for you, especially when she brings along resentment. But it's not always a bad thing when she shows up. In today's episode, I share about a time when my inner critic and resentment were screaming in my ears and how I used it to my advantage instead of letting it bring me do...
2023-08-1026 minHealth Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#82: How to Create Your Own {Full Moon} Releasing RitualFeeling stuck is a good indicator that something needs to be released from your life. Yet when it regularly feels like the chaos of running kids, making sure they're fed and bathed while also taking care of the household and your relationship with your spouse (and hopefully even yourself) dictates your life, it may make the thought of letting go of anything seem impossible. Which is why it's essential to carve out time in your schedule to actually focus on the task of letting go. In this episode, you'll learn:Why releasing is essential to...
2023-07-2730 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#81: The Art of Listening to Thoughts Through JournalingThe goal of journaling is to write to yourself; to let your conscious self know and understand what you have been trying to avoid in life on an unconscious level.In today's episode you'll learn:Seven types of journaling to help you get get unstuckWhy journaling is essential to your health and flowing with lifeHow to know what type of journaling to use and whenJournaling impacts mental, physical and spiritual health. It allows you to mentally and emotionally release things from the past and gain clarity around direction forward in l...
2023-07-1332 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#80: How to Navigate ADHD with a Vision Driven LifeThere are 3 things an ADHD mind needs something to be in order to stay focused on it. That thing has to be interesting, important and have a sense of urgency to it. Those rules likely apply to anyone, even if you don't have ADHD, but unfortunately not everything in life meets those criteria, and when it doesn't, you have to have a plan to stay focused. In today's episode, you'll learn:What a "vibe care" toolkit is and why you need one even if you don't have ADHDHow to navigate life & feel successful in whatever you d...
2023-06-2932 min
Vision Driven Mom With ADHDADHD And Flowing With Your Natural Rhythms With Cathy StrueckerYour body’s rhythms show you exactly when to rest and when to take action so you don’t have to overthink life and work. ~ Cathy Struecker
During this episode Cathy Struecker and I talk about learning and using the natural energetic rhythms of the moon, menstrual cycle and more to develop more self-awareness and flow in your life with ADHD.
WE TALK ABOUT:
✔️The phases of the moon and menstrual cycles and how they work together
✔️Why it’s worth learning the way your natural rhythms affect you
✔️How to use what yo...
2023-06-2250 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#79: ADHD and Your Nervous System with Tracy Nolin BeermanADHD is seemingly a much more common thing for adults, especially moms, to be diagnosed with. As mom, we have so much going on in our brains and often it can feel like it's very hard to focus on all of them, even more so if you have ADHD. In this episode, Tracy Nolin Beerman shares:What ADHD isHow to explore whether you have it or notHow ADHD impacts your nervous system and emotional regulationTracy Nolin Beerman is a certified Life Mastery Consultant who has passionately bundled her experience with decades of yoga, meditation, mi...
2023-06-1535 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#78: Why Yoga is More Than Just ExerciseYoga is often called exercise by those wanting to be able to move more freely or those wanting to lengthen their muscles while still building strength without getting bulky, and although those may be by-products of yoga, they do not constitute this ancient spiritual practice being placed in the same context as traditional exercise. Today you'll learn:What yoga isThree themes as to why yoga is more than just exerciseHow to use the practice to begin to flow with life even when life doesn't go as you expect it toThe root of yoga is a...
2023-05-1125 minHealth Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#77: Yoga Instructor vs. Yoga TeacherYoga is not just what happens on the mat in a gym, but yoga is meant to be a life journey. In this episode, you'll learn:What a Yoga Instructor isWhat a Yoga Teacher is Why they are differentHow to know which one is right for youIf you're looking to learn yoga, get clear on what your intention is for seeking out a yoga practice or class. Knowing the difference between a yoga teacher and instructor is a big part of cultivating the self-discovery journey you want to take and how you intend to use...
2023-04-2717 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#76: Creating Your Own Intention-setting RitualYou've heard me talk about setting intentions as a key step in being able to flow with life, but what does that actually look like and why does it even matter?It was a New Moon yesterday, and the days surrounding a New Moon are ideal for setting intentions. Intentions are not so much things you want to add to your to-do list, but rather, a choice to move consciously towards doing something or creating a particular way of being in life; choosing how to approach or live out something.They're about aligning with your hi...
2023-04-2022 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#75: Gratitude, the Practice of Being "Blessed"Blessed can be a sign that you hang on your wall, but isn't really thought of as much more than a decoration for others to see. But what would your life look like if you actually were putting that sign into action?When you're trying to do all the things and stuck in "doing" mode, it can be real easy to begin to live in a trance of negativity or even blame because life feels so full and heavy. An intentional gratitude practice can help. Gratitude is not only the practice of identifying blessings, but a...
2023-04-1321 min
Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#74: The Universe's Pace is the Right PaceIt's a full moon this week. Full moons can be a time when comparison starts coming out, because they are also a time when we start making connections and seeing what everyone else is putting out there in the world. Which is exactly why you need this reminder right now. The universe's pace is the right pace; we are the ones who create stress in life because of the constraints of time we place on ourselvesThis episode is permission to go at the pace you are going at right now and why it is ex...
2023-04-0611 minHealth Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#73: Habits vs. RitualsHabits and rituals, two seemingly different words, but really tied very closely together, one just holds a little more power than the other.The word "ritual" can make some people cringe. It can take your mind all sorts of places, but in this episode I invite you to consider looking at the word slightly differently.Whether your in the "habits" camp or the "rituals" camp, or possibly even both camps, like I am, one thing is certain, being intentional about your habits is crucial in keeping exhaustion, overwhelm and burnout at bay. Find ou...
2023-03-3024 minHealth Harmony & Happiness with Cathy#72: Stop Overwhelm: The 1 Thing Your To-do List is MissingList-making is essential if you want to feel like you're getting things done in life, but there's one thing that may be missing from your list that can actually make life easier for you.In this episode I give you a method for list-making that helps you stay focused on what's really essential and necessary so that you can live more in flow with your time, energy and focus even when surprises in life happen.Resources:Check out the Daily Rhythms Tracker to help you begin to uncover what action to take...
2023-03-2319 min