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Show Me The WayShow Me The WayEp. 67 — From Succession to Success: Emotional Intelligence in Business Transitions with Charis SantillieWelcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and Charis Santillie, a fearless transition coach and Founder of Charis Your Life®, dive deep into the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual sides of business succession, continuity, and exit planning. From young entrepreneurs recognizing the pitfalls of workaholism to seasoned professionals redefining their purpose post-retirement, Charis provides valuable guidance for business owners navigating challenging transitions. Ep. 67 — From Succession to Success: Emotional Intelligence in Business Transitions with Charis Santillie Charis explains the significance of the owl in her logo and...2025-04-2238 minConversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be InspiredConversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be InspiredNavigating Life's Transitions with Charis SantillieWelcome to another inspiring episode of the Yowah Radio podcast! Today's podcast is with Charis Santillie from Charis Your Life™ Charis shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges and achieving inner peace, offering invaluable insights on navigating life's transitions with passion, purpose, and peace of mind. Discover why Charis uses the metaphor of the owl to guide you through life's darkest moments, helping you gain new perspectives and focus. Learn about her unique approach to interrogating reality and how it can lead to a more colourful and abundant life. Don't miss out on this enriching po...2024-08-2213 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Tim Brand – Many HandsCharis chats with Tim Brand, founder and CEO of Many Hands, a nonprofit impacting lives across three countries. Tim shares his journey from the nonprofit world to dedicating his life to philanthropy, driven by a big vision. The essential elements of living congruently, making impactful choices, and the emotional journey of writing his book, 'Standing on the Shoulders.' This inspiring conversation covers the broad scope of Many Hands’ work, the importance of generosity, and the legacy Tim's father left behind. You will gain insights on living a purpose-driven life and contributing meaningfully to the world.(00:00) Introduction...2024-07-081h 09Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Bill Protzmann – MusimorphicCharis chats with Bill Protzmann, founder of Musimorphic, to explore music's profound impact on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Bill shares his personal journey from a challenging past of suicidal thoughts to becoming a beacon of hope through music therapy. They discuss how music can be a powerful tool for self-care, recovery, and personal development. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in how music can transform lives and provide inner peace.(00:00) Introduction: Charis Santillie's Journey(00:58) Meet Bill Protzmann: The Power of Music for Self-Care(02:07) The Art of Coaching with Music2024-07-011h 02Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Katie Ann Powell – Music and MoneyI'm excited to share our latest episode of Charis Chats, where I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Katie Ann Powell, a professional harpist who has played for over 20 years in 7 different countries. She’s also a financial counselor…money and music…quite a combo, right?!She is truly one of a kind. From hearing about her magical beginnings with the harp at a VERY young age to her transformative experience with financial literacy, I know you’ll find Katie Ann’s energy absolutely infectious.I invite you to listen to this heart...2024-06-1057 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Ral West – Livin’ the DreamMeet Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur whose story of resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination spans four decades.Starting in Alaska's vibrant tourism industry, Ral and her husband built and sold a thriving business to Alaska Airlines. Along the way, they overcame market shifts and financial hurdles, emerging stronger and more determined than ever.Join me as Ral shares her exciting journey. Her story is sure to inspire you to navigate challenges and find success on your own terms. (0:00) Introduction(0:49) Guest introduction: Ral West, the entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience2024-05-2750 minMCM Wealth Podcast: Plan, Invest and ProgressMCM Wealth Podcast: Plan, Invest and ProgressFinding Fulfillment Beyond the Business With Charis SantillieDid you know that a significant number of business owners experience a sense of guilt in retirement? Charis Santillie, a renowned Fulfillment and Life Transition Coach, explores the journey towards finding lasting fulfillment during major life changes, particularly focusing on business owners transitioning towards retirement or a new career. Charis dives into the importance of … Read More Read More2024-05-2229 minFull Confidence AheadFull Confidence AheadOvercoming transitions and trauma | Charis Santillie Charis Santillie, founder of Charis Your Life®, is a Fulfillment & Life Transition Coach, speaker, and podcast host. She is a multi-faceted professional with over three decades of entrepreneurial experience and is a Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer. A hot air balloon accident when Charis was nineteen left her Dad paralyzed with a broken neck and her Mom struggling with alcoholism. Charis managed her internal crisis by becoming a workaholic, giving her the illusion of safety and control. This accident became the catalyst that led Charis to a journey of dramatic hea...2024-04-2328 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Nancy May – Eldercare SuccessI know many of you are facing the challenges of getting the best support for your aging loved ones. Ensuring that our family members are well cared for often requires more than just love and patience—it really requires preparedness and understanding, especially in areas like long-term care planning and managing finances.Join me as Nancy sheds light on critical aspects such as navigating care facility negotiations and the importance of clear leadership in decision-making. Nancy May brings a wealth of knowledge and support to family members managing the complexities of eldercare.(0:00) Introduction2024-04-2248 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Rick Hale – Stop SettlingMeet Rick Hale, a modern Renaissance man with a diverse array of talents including entrepreneurship, writing, music, and art, alongside his passions for boating and fishing.Rick's dedication to building businesses and inspiring others shines through his work. He's a driving force behind a Keller Williams real estate group boasting 1500 agents who achieved remarkable success, selling over 10,000 homes and exceeding $3 billion in volume last year.Dig into Rick's insights as he shares his life and business experiences in his book, "Stop Settling – Finding Clear Directions for a Regret-Free Life." His philosophy revolves around purposefully impacting li...2024-04-0159 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieThe Power of “I” vs “You”In this episode, Charis Santillie discusses the shift from impersonal “you” to personal “I” language in conversations, exploring its universal framing and benefits. She also shares useful techniques to encourage this change and enhance authenticity in daily life.(0:00) Introduction(1:40) The transition from impersonal to personal language(3:27) The universal framing of experiences(5:06) Techniques to shift from "you" to "I" in conversations(7:05) The benefits of authenticity in daily life(8:20) Closing remarks and invitation to listeners(9:04) Connecting with Charis Santillie on social mediaResources: Get my FREE t...2024-03-0809 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieThe Reality AlgorithmIn this episode, Charis Santillie explores the world of online and offline algorithms, and the brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS). She emphasizes the importance of brain training and focus, discusses the Wheel of Fear and Wheel of Freedom, and provides tips to retrain your RAS to curate your reality.What you’ll learn:How your attention shapes your realityHow the brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) adapts to our shifting interests, influencing what you notice in your surroundingsHow to focus on what truly matters for your most fulfilling lifeResources: Get my FREE tr...2024-02-2717 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Wendy Harrop – Say Yes to YourselfWendy Harrop curates opportunities for women to say YES to themselves through workshops, retreats, and farm stays at her historic B&B on a small flower farm in rural MA and on culinary trips to France. She is also the host of the “say YES to yourself!” podcast. In this episode, Charis Chats with Wendy about her transition from a wedding planner to a bed and breakfast host. They discuss the importance of space in personal growth, Wendy's love for France, her journey to self-permission, and the power of saying 'yes' to yourself. They also delve into Wendy...2024-02-191h 07Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Felicia Bender, Ph.D. — 2024 Numerology UpdateFelicia Bender. Ph.D. - The Practical Numerologist is devoted to helping people uncover their life's purpose - and so much more - with Numerology.She is the author of Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology To Create The Wildly Optimal You, Master Numbers 11, 22, 33: The Ultimate Guide & The Ultimate Guide To Practical Numerology: Mapping Your Path & Purpose.Felicia is featured in many media outlets, including Refinery 29, Women’s Health, elephant journal and more.In this episode, Charis Chats with Felicia about the energy of 2024 from the perspective of numerology. They also explore what personal ye...2024-02-121h 01Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Sarah Parise – Simple Self-Care for Busy MomsCharis Chats with Sarah Parise about her wellness journey and her 12-week program for moms. They discuss the power of community in fitness, the role of self-care and meal prep in daily routines. Sarah shares her 7-day reset program and other resources for lifestyle transformation.Sarah Parise is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, business owner, but most importantly, a mother. Driven by her passion to help other moms take better care of themselves, she's created a business centered around self-care and prioritizing themselves for just 2% of the day.Resources: Sarah's F...2024-02-0142 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Lisa Smith – Easy Healthy HabitsLisa Smith is the Founder and Owner of Integrative Wellness Center, a Functional Medicine Nutrition Practice in Indiana, PA and host of the Pretty Well Podcast.Lisa helps people transform their health and lives by providing them with holistic personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance so they can finally get well and have boundless energy...for GOOD. She’s a wife and mom of two awesome big kids and two sweet yellow Labradors.As we step into 2024, this episode serves as an inspiring (and easy) guide on how to prioritize well-being, offering insights into Lisa's holistic ap...2024-01-0159 minThe Brand Called YouThe Brand Called YouLife Balance and Transitions | Charis Santillie, Life Balance & Transition CoachIn this episode of The Brand Called You, Charis shares her transformative journey, including a life-altering hot air balloon incident, and how it led her to become a coach. Delving into the foundational principles of Fearless Living and Positive Intelligence, she explains their impact on achieving internal balance and satisfaction. Charisse discusses the concept of "Busy to Balanced and Beyond," emphasising actionable steps to move towards a more fulfilling life.  [00:34] - About Charis Santillie Charis is a life balance and a transition coach.  And she's a podcaster and hosts a show which is ti...2023-12-2325 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Matt DiFrancesco - High Lift Your LifeMatt DiFrancesco is a Financial Technician and a Certified Exit Planner™ (CExP™) who is dedicated to aligning families and businesses to create multi-generational wealth, specifically in the collision industry. He is also the host of the impactful podcast “Your Business, Your Life.” Matt is married with 4 sons.Listen in as Matt and I explore the intersection of personal development and professional success as we unravel the strategies Matt uses to integrate growth into his business and life.What You’ll Learn:- The pivotal role of beliefs in shaping our mindset and the importance...2023-12-041h 08Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with JD Messinger - Part 2JD Messinger is 1 of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1981; a nuclear submarine officer; former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, TV and CNN radio show producer and host. He is a 5-time award-winning #1 Amazon best-selling author of 11 Days in May and is currently the CEO of The Messinger Institute.In this episode, I welcome back JD for the second part of our insightful conversation series. We go deeper into his experiences, focusing on his book ‘11 Days in May.’ I highlight key moments from his book, showcasing his courage in sharing deeply personal experiences and...2023-11-1358 minLive the Width of Your LifeLive the Width of Your LifeUnbreakable Heights: Surviving a Hot Air Balloon Crash, Building Resilience, and the Transformation Journey with Charis Santillie🎧🔥 What would you do if a celebratory family outing turned into an accident that would change your family forever?Ready for an amazing story? Join us in our latest podcast featuring the incredible Charis Santillie! 🌟Charis shares a story that's touching and transformative, taking us on a roller coaster ride from her entrepreneurial family life to a life-changing accident during a family outing.Discover Charis's resilience and strength as she talks about coping with trauma and finding personal growth through a chance meeting with a life coach. 🌈But the real magic happens when...2023-11-0754 minYOU DON\'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON\'T KNOWYOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOWPodcast Interview with Charis Santillie, Life Balance & Transition Coach, Charis Your LifeThis episode is with special guest Charis Santillie, Life Balance & Transition Coach, and host of the Charis Your Life® podcast.Charis Santillie is a Life Balance & Transition Coach and host of the Charis Your Life® podcast.  She is also a speaker, Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer and has been an entrepreneur for over twenty years.  She now helps entrepreneurs go from Busy to Balanced™...and Beyond.Specifically, she supports entrepreneurs at two different stages of their lives:1.  In the busy mid-life stage, when they are ready to ditch lif...2023-10-2337 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with JD Messinger - Part 1JD is 1 of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1981; a nuclear submarine officer, former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, TV and CNN radio show producer and host. He is a 5-time award-winning #1 Amazon best-selling author of 11 Days in May and is currently the CEO of The Messinger Institute. In this introductory episode of my series with JD, we explore the parallels in our lives, including his twice-broken neck and my father’s broken neck, the pursuit of external success, and the realization that true happiness was eluding us. JD shares his incredible story of...2023-10-161h 10Your Business Your LifeYour Business Your Life80. Transform Your Life and Business Through Self-Awareness and Mental Fitness Part 2 with Charis SantillieHave you ever wondered why some of the most successful people, those who seem to have it all, still feel so lost despite their achievements? Many high achievers are trapped in a continuous cycle of striving for more without feeling content. So, how does one transform success into genuine fulfillment? In a world where the pursuit of success often takes center stage, it's essential to recognize that success alone does not guarantee fulfillment or happiness. Sometimes, we must go through self-discovery and growth to find a more meaningful and...2023-10-1229 minYour Business Your LifeYour Business Your Life80. Transform Your Life and Business Through Self-Awareness and Mental Fitness Part 2 with Charis SantillieHave you ever wondered why some of the most successful people, those who seem to have it all, still feel so lost despite their achievements? Many high achievers are trapped in a continuous cycle of striving for more, without ever feeling contented. So, how does one transform success into genuine fulfillment? In a world where the pursuit of success often takes center stage, it's important to recognize that success alone does not guarantee fulfillment or happiness. Sometimes, we have to go through the journey of self-discovery and growth to...2023-10-0929 minYour 12|30Your 12|30Episode 175: Charis Santillie of the Charis Your Life® PodcastWe welcome Charis to share her story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes Charis Santillie is a Life Balance & Transition Coach and host of the Charis Your Life® podcast. She is also a speaker, Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer and has been an entrepreneur for over twenty years. Charis helps high achievers go from Busy to Balanced™... and beyond. Charis believes that you can live the life you REALLY want without the nagging guilt, fear of judgment, or sacrificing your health and sense of purpose. Connect with Charis on social @charis...2023-10-0629 minsay YES to yourself!say YES to yourself!Saying Yes To Empowering Yourself Today with Charis SantillieOn today's episode Wendy hosts Charis Santillie. Charis is a Life Balance & Transition Coach and host of the Charis Your Life® podcast. She is also a speaker, Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer and has been an entrepreneur for over twenty years. A hot air balloon accident when Charis was nineteen left her Dad paralyzed with a broken neck and led her Mom to become an alcoholic. Charis managed her internal crisis by staying ridiculously busy.  She now helps high achievers go from Busy to Balanced.™ Charis believes that you can li...2023-10-041h 09Your Business Your LifeYour Business Your Life79. Transform Your Life and Business Through Self-Awareness and Mental Fitness with Charis SantillieAs business owners, we often find ourselves so engrossed in the daily grind that we forget to stop and ask the most crucial question: Are we truly living the life we want? While achieving professional success is undoubtedly essential, it's equally important to pause, reflect, and ensure that personal growth and mental fitness are not left behind. The truth is that self-awareness, finding space for what truly matters, and improving our mental fitness are essential components that can lead to lasting peace of mind and a more fulfilling life.2023-09-2132 minMarketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfieMarketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfieMarketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Ep. 337, with Charis Santillie Are you tired of the constant hustle and bustle, longing for a more balanced life? Well, fret no more! I am thrilled to invite you to an exciting event next week, where my incredible guest and I will share invaluable insights on how to effortlessly transition from a hectic lifestyle to a state of perfect equilibrium. Say goodbye to guilt and hello to the life you've always dreamed of!   Please join us on   Marketing with Russ…aka #RussSelfie, Episode 337 August 17, Thursday, 8am Pacific Featuring Charis Santillie  2023-08-2235 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell – Living in a Mindful UniverseIn this episode, I am joined by the co-authors of “Living in a Mindful Universe,” neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell.You may recognize Dr. Alexander as a prior guest on this podcast when he shared in detail about his remarkable NDE (near-death experience) that he wrote about in his New York Times #1 bestseller “Proof of Heaven.”Dr. Alexander was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an...2023-08-071h 05The Story Power Marketing ShowThe Story Power Marketing ShowHow to Go From Busy to Balanced (with Charis Santillie)Charis Santillie is a Life Balance Coach and host of the Charis Your Life® podcast. She is also a speaker, Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer and has been an entrepreneur for over twenty years.Charis has a remarkable personal back story that I want her to share with you so that you understand what led her into coaching.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~The Powerful Story That Led Her Into Coaching~The Secret to Coaching~The Mysterious Power You Wield Without Eve...2023-08-0246 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Tarla Makaeff – HypnotherapyTarla Makaeff, the Copy Queen and Beverly Hills Hypnotist, is a bestselling author, digital course creator, online business and life coach, and certified hypnotherapist, who helps creative, heart-centered women start their own purpose-filled business online and scale their brand with copy that converts, while increasing their self-love.In this episode, Tarla chats with Charis specifically about all aspects of hypnotherapy.What You’ll Learn:- Tarla's personal healing journey and her mission to help others heal and create the life they desire- The role of hypnotherapy in addressing unconscious blocks an...2023-07-2444 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis Santillie3 Life Lessons from Hollywood's Art of Sound MakingIn this episode, I stumbled upon a fascinating YouTube video about Warner Bros. Foley artists, the masterminds behind sound art in filmmaking. These artists create the sounds we hear in movies and TV shows, bringing visual experiences to life through cleverly fabricated sounds. By delving into their work, I uncovered three valuable life lessons.What You’ll Learn:- The 3 life lessons I learned from the art of sound making- What exactly a Foley artist does inside a sound studio- My exploration of finding life lessons in everyday occurrences...2023-07-1714 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieThink of Your Age as LevelsIn this episode, I talk about the immense pressure we put on ourselves based on our age, plus the expectations society imposes on us. Many of us have regrets, guilt, and self-criticism connected with our age. However, there's a fresh perspective that can liberate us. I was recently introduced to the concept of considering age as levels rather than ‘years old.’ Drawing inspiration from video games, I cover how we can choose our experiences and progress to higher levels in life. This reframe can help shed the heavy weight associated with age and allow us to embrace a mor...2023-07-1010 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieHow to Literally Shake It OffIn this episode, we delve into the concept of how to "shake it off,” both literally and metaphorically. Shaking is a natural way for animals to process adrenaline and cortisol during fight or flight states, and it can be applied to help us move emotions through our bodies. We discuss how fear can get trapped within us, leading to long-term tension and anxiety. By incorporating intentional shaking and movement, we can give our nervous system a cue to shift our internal energy. This practice can support your overall well-being and help you transition from stressful moments to a c...2023-07-0308 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Adriana Keefe – Human DesignAdriana Keefe is an award-winning real estate dropout turned Human Design Coach and Motivational Speaker. After her own "quarter-life crisis", she is now teaching high-achieving women how to create harmony in life and business without sacrificing their goals. Adriana is a 4/6 Manifesting Generator, wife, and mother to 3 children, lover of wine and "New Girl", and host of “The No BS Human Design Podcast.” She strives to coach through an entire mind, body, soul experience and teaches through 1:1 coaching, her Human Design for Business course, workshops, and speaking at events. Join us as we dive into the nuances of th...2023-06-2655 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieFocus on the Process instead of the OutcomeI was listening to a podcast recently by Alex Sanfilippo, where he discussed the concept of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. I've learned over the years that it really is best to detach as much as possible from outcomes because expectations can lead to disappointments as well as prevent us from recognizing even better opportunities.Alex’s particular real-life example resonated with me, and I appreciated how it really illustrated the concept well. I wanted to share it with you because while you likely have heard about the idea of detaching from outcomes, you ma...2023-06-1910 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander – Proof of HeavenEben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven," "The Map of Heaven," and "Living in a Mindful Universe."  Join our conversation as we delve...2023-06-1248 minUntethered with Jen LissUntethered with Jen LissHow to go from busy to balanced – with Charis SantillieWhat’s on your mind, unicorn? 🦄 Send me a text!Are you seeking balance in your life? Do you feel like there's so much to do, but not enough time?Today's guest, Charis Santillie is here to help. As a coach, podcaster, inspirational speaker, and all-around seasoned entrepreneur, she knows what it's like to be born with ambition – and how, when left unchecked, it can lead to a lack of balance in your day-to-day life. When she was only 19, Charis was in a traumatic hot air balloon crash with her family that left her Dad...2023-06-0652 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantilliePersonal StormsI was recently reminded of an experience during a guided meditation I did a few years ago that brought about some insightful messages about navigating life’s storms. Listen in as I describe the impactful moments from the meditation, such as standing next to a calm cow amidst tornadoes surrounding us, as well as a moment when I found peace in the eye of the storm.I also touch on the importance of discerning between our fear-based self and our calmer, wiser self when receiving messages and guidance. This episode encourages you to pay attention to...2023-06-0511 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieHow Breathwork Transmuted a Memory that was Holding Me BackRecently, I had a transformative experience with breathwork facilitated by Anna Parker-Naples. This session was unlike any other breathing exercises I've tried. The result was that I felt as if I rewired my brain, shifting some deeper layers of some beliefs that were holding me back in some new ways. During the session, vivid images emerged from different periods of my life, ranging from a time my mom took care of me as a child when I was sick to exhilarating moments of freedom, like when I jumped out of an airplane. Towards the end, a...2023-05-2928 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieYour Thoughts vs The TruthIn this episode, I reflect on some old hand-written notes I found from a few years ago when I was going through a phase of busyness and feeling out of touch with my emotions. You may be able to relate to them. Things like…I work too much.I can’t sit still.I must be perfect.(to name a few)I challenged those thoughts by exploring the truth which were things like…I have created amazing things due to my drive and passion.I cho...2023-05-2210 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMy Mom Came to Me in a DreamIn this episode, I share with you a lucid dream I had recently about my Mom, who passed away nearly ten years ago. It’s no surprise that this would happen close to Mother’s Day because that’s the time of year that I tend to become the most emotional when thinking about her. It’s typically the time that I tend to feel the most sadness and grief. I think of her often, especially around Thanksgiving, since that’s when she passed, but leading up to Mother’s Day is when I FEEL her. And even though t...2023-05-1519 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieOff DaysIn this episode, I share my experience of feeling “off” and not in the right mindset to do my work one day recently, how I moved past self-judgment to accept my capacity in the moment and then changed my intentions for that day.What You’ll Learn:- Accepting “off” days and how to renegotiate with yourself so that you don’t get pulled into judging or shaming yourself- The importance making strategic changes to how you do some things in order to take pressure off yourself- The benefits of learning...2023-05-0807 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Rhonda Britten – Fearless LivingThis episode is a full-circle moment. This very special guest introduced me to life coaching 11 years ago and helped me peel back my protective layers so that I could, as she famously says, “live the life my soul intended.” If it weren’t for her, I most likely would not be a life coach and this podcast wouldn’t exist.  Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television including starring in the hit daytime reality show, "Starting Over," is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work, “Fearles...2023-05-0457 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieA New Way to Look at Self-CareDo you ever feel like you’re struggling to take care of everyone else’s needs and are feeling guilty about wanting to take more time for yourself?Self-care is so much more than some massages, or drinking water, or getting a good night’s sleep. Self-care really starts with taking back your power through self-awareness and self-trust.The first step in this way of looking at self-care is self-awareness so that you can catch yourself whenever you give away your power. All you need is the willingness to change, plus the right tools and some p...2023-05-0106 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieChoices and Peace – Lessons from a Blind WoodworkerThis week, I’m sharing what we can learn from a blind woodworker named John Furniss. Even though he is blind, he courageously uses tools and heavy equipment as he works with wood to create stunning works of art that he describes as wooden pottery.What You’ll Learn:- The story of John Furniss and how he became a blind woodworker- How he uses his imagination as the “design software” in his head- The importance of making choices and pursuing what you loveResources: - Video...2023-04-2405 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis Santillie4 Life Lessons from Perspective Art Made from Paper CupsI recently saw a video of artwork created by artist Alpha Mecart. He assembles paper cups, plates, bowls, and cutlery on a table and then paints on them in such a way that he ultimately creates remarkable perspective portraits. You can only see the face he’s painted from a specific point of view, and then from any other perspective, you would have no clue that an amazing piece of artwork was in front of you.What You’ll Learn:- 4 valuable life lessons I learned from Alpha Mecart’s artwork- How p...2023-04-1710 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Sherry Lukey — Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping)Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly referred to as “tapping,” is a powerful method to reduce stress and anxiety, by stimulating acupressure points, to send a soothing signal through the nervous system to interrupt the stress response deciding part of our brain.Sherry Lukey is an Internationally Accredited, Certified Advanced EFT Tapping Practitioner and a Certified Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner for heart-centered high achievers. Using her unique skills and R3 framework, she has transformed herself and empowered thousands to unlock their brilliance and be who they were meant to be!What You’ll Learn:- What i...2023-04-1055 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieReady to Take that Load Off Your Shoulders?A recent podcast I was listening to mentioned the metaphor of carrying around a bag of bricks, which reminded me of the very first blog post I wrote. The inspiration for my post came out of me doing a guided meditation.Picture this… You’re leading a hiking trip that you’ve thoroughly prepared for. You’ve done your research. You have your destination. You have your map. You planned for the weather. You have all the supplies. You are ready for anything that may come your way.A few miles in, a boulder b...2023-04-0310 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWhat if Your Hero was Your Future Self?The Academy Award ceremony earlier this month reminded me to revisit one of my favorite award acceptance speeches, which was by Matthew McConaughey nearly 10 years ago. He talks about who his hero was at age 15, age 25, and beyond. And I absolutely love how he connected his hero with his future self.In this episode, I not only share that speech with you, but I also go into more depth about the concept of connecting with your future self. I remember one pivotal moment in my past when I faced a tough decision, and I quickly t...2023-03-2707 minFamous Interviews with Joe DiminoFamous Interviews with Joe DiminoLife Balance Coach & Podcaster Charis SantillieWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Life Balance Coach, Podcaster and Speaker Charis Santillie … She is a podcaster, speaker, Certified Fearless Living® Coach, Certified Fearless Trainer, and Positive Intelligence® Trainer and has been an entrepreneur for over twenty years. A hot air balloon accident when Charis was nineteen left her Dad paralyzed with a broken neck and led her Mom to become an alcoholic. Charis managed her internal crisis by staying ridiculously busy. She now helps high achievers go from Busy to Balanced™ and find lasting inner...2023-03-2221 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieDoing Something Just for FunWhen was the last time you did something that was truly just for fun?Is there something you’ve been itching to try for the first time, or maybe try again, and you have no real purpose of doing it besides just having fun? Is there something you’ve made up a story about that you know isn’t true, but that story has given you a great excuse to avoid trying that thing you really would like to do?Don’t let your old stories and excuses keep you from filling your life with fun. A t...2023-03-2008 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieThe 1-Minute Rule to Reduce StressHow often have you had a simple one-minute task that wasn’t something you took care of when you initially thought of it, so then the thought kept coming back and nagging at you over and over and over?In this episode, I share a simple yet effective rule to help reduce stress in your life. It’s called the one-minute rule. By practicing this rule consistently in your day-to-day life, you close the open loops in your brain and eliminate the nagging feeling of unfinished tasks.What You’ll Learn:- Gretchen Rubin’...2023-03-1305 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieLife Lessons from the World's Fastest Backwards RunnerI recently saw a video online featuring the World’s Fastest Backwards Runner. His name is Aaron Yoder, and his sport of backwards running is also known as retro-running. I didn’t know that was a thing! Did you know that this was a thing? There are even races for it. And get this—his fastest backwards mile time is 5 minutes and 30 seconds! Isn’t that incredible?!Not only is that achievement amazing, there are some great life lessons I heard him share from his experiences running backwards.What You’ll Learn:- How Aaron...2023-03-0607 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieAre You Comfortable Doing Things Alone?Are you comfortable doing things alone? Have you ever gone to a movie alone or gone to a restaurant alone? What about doing a fun activity alone?I actually really enjoy time to myself, and I have found that it makes a difference if I can carve out some solo time each day. It really recharges me, and I know I show up better in my relationships when I take that time.What You’ll Learn:- Why I decided to plan a solo ski day for myself- The benefits of...2023-02-2709 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMy Habit HacksIn this episode, I’m going to share with you what I have done as hacks to support myself in developing new habits.What You'll Learn:- The challenges of changing habits, as the brain naturally resists change.- The importance of planning ahead and setting various types of reminders to help you develop new habits.- Personal examples of my own habit hacks- The value of finding a system that works for you to support habit change and reduce stress.Think of something right now th...2023-02-2009 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieEnergy Tokens for the Game of LifeHow do you choose where to spend your energy? Or do you feel as if life dictates that for you and you don’t have a choice? The truth is that we have a choice in this more than we may want to admit. What You’ll Learn:- The importance of paying attention to what activities give you energy and what activities deplete you- The concept of life being like a video game with energy tokens- Examples of activities that give me energy and activities that deplete my energ...2023-02-1311 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis Santillie12 Life Lessons from a Plant Re-Potting MishapI don’t have a super green thumb when it comes to gardening and plants, yet I have managed to learn the specific water and sun needs for the indoor plants we have so that I’ve been able to keep them alive. There's one specific plant that has received some extra love and attention from me lately and today I realized that the experience I've had with this plant over the last few months is a great metaphor for some of the experiences we have in life.What You’ll Learn:- What happened when I...2023-02-0612 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – Numerology Update (5 Personal Year in a 7 Universal Year)Numerology is one of the tools in my toolbox that help me feel more ease and flow in my life. 2023 is a 7 Universal Year and a 5 Personal Year for me. If you’re new to numerology, you may wonder what the heck that means…In this episode, Felicia Bender and I chat in detail about these numbers in relation to this new year.Felicia Bender - The Practical Numerologist® is devoted to helping audiences uncover their life's purpose - and so much more - with Numerology. She is the author of several books and is the resident numer...2023-02-0356 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieKnowing What You Don't WantIn this episode, I discuss the importance of identifying what you don't like and don't want as a way to figure out what you do like and want. Many of us are told what we should want by the people and the culture around us, but as we grow older, we start to question those things and notice what we don't like. However, figuring out what we do want can be difficult and overwhelming.What You'll Learn:- How identifying what you don't like and don't want can help you figure out what y...2023-01-3009 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieBook Brief: Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertToday I want to share with you a book I recently listened to called “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.” The book was written by best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (who you may know as the author of “Eat Pray Love”). I listened to the Audible book, and Liz narrated it. She has a really warm, lovely voice, and I really enjoyed listening to her.What You'll Learn:- How our culture tends to have us leave the joyful activities of childhood behind when we transition into adulthood- How to approach fear when embarkin...2023-01-2318 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantilliePerfectly ImperfectToday, I want to share with you some ways imperfection is beautiful, magical, and natural—in other words, how imperfection is actually perfect.I am a recovering perfectionist. And I’m willing to bet that you are likely also someone who has let perfectionism suck up your time or energy in various ways. Have you ever thought about that before—that perfectionism has kept you from doing things you’d really like to do?What You'll Learn:- How perfectionism can prevent us from achieving balance and happiness- The concept of the d...2023-01-1609 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieLet's Talk About SleepLet’s talk about sleep!Since we officially entered winter, I feel like I’ve taken on the energy of the bear and really have felt the need to hibernate in my own way, which means sleeping more, going to bed earlier, and taking more naps. I’ve never been a night owl, and I’ve always felt like I needed more sleep than everyone around me. Heck, even in my childhood, I’d be with a group of friends watching a movie, and I’d notoriously fall asleep part-way through—and it didn’t matter how action...2023-01-0919 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieA New Year's Resolution Worth MakingHappy New Year! If you listened to last week’s episode, the closing quote was so good it bears repeating, and I decided to do an entire episode about it. “Every year, you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself.” – Unknown authorIt’s amazing how simple it sounds to just “be ourselves.” Yet, in reality, it can be really hard to actually “be” ourselves because we have decades of habitual behaviors that our brains have wired as our norm. In this episode, I share some ways we can practice truly...2023-01-0210 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieYear in Review 2022 – Into the Unknown to Live My StoryAs we end the year 2022, I’m excited to share with you the 35th episode of this podcast that was launched just six months ago! I decided to do a recap of my year in this episode. I've titled it “Into the Unknown to Live My Story.” This year began with me stepping into the unknown and quickly turned into a year of me creating, believing, freeing, dreaming, seeing, writing—and living my story. What You’ll Learn:- What song best sums up my year- A review of my year as I recap th...2022-12-261h 01Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieFind the Magic in the MomentsToday, I'm talking about what finding the magic in the moments means to me and how I have found magic in moments of my life. Developing this skill requires practice on a regular basis and is crucial to achieving balance and well-being in our lives. What You’ll Learn:- A few examples in my life where I have found magic in the moments—some special, serendipitous moments, as well as some seemingly mundane moments- How important it is to develop the skill to find...2022-12-1923 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Sigrun – Creating Opportunities with an Online BusinessI am so excited to have Sigrun with me on my podcast in today’s episode. She has been a great business mentor to me this year.Sigrun is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship. She is the leading business mentor for female online entrepreneurs in Europe, TEDx speaker, and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. Originally from Reykjavik, Iceland, she has spent more than half her life outside her home country; in Germany, United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Since she was a young girl she’s always been drawn to leadership roles, so desp...2022-12-1555 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWhat I'd Tell 2012 CharisA few weeks ago, I hosted a monthly Masterclass for my Busy to Balanced program members. As part of one of the reflection exercises, I asked them to reflect back ten years ago to 2012. I find it’s much easier to notice the big shifts in your life when you look at bigger spans of time. My podcast intro mentions a point when I finally went on a quest for my best life. Well, 2012 is the year I embarked on that quest. It happened to be a very pivotal year for me, so I thought I’d take...2022-12-1223 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieThe Deeper Layers of "Why" You’re Doing ThingsHere we are in the year's final month, and what is often one of the busiest times for most people. Ask yourself: Why are you doing all the things you are doing right now? In this episode, I’ll show you how to dig many layers into the deeper layers of “why” so that you learn more about yourself and your obligations. What You’ll Learn:- How our core needs are at the root of everything we do- What opportunities you’ll gain once you dig into the deeper “wh...2022-12-0506 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieBook Brief: The Way of Integrity by Martha BeckToday’s episode is my first Book Brief! I am looking forward to sharing a fabulous book with you today that I read—or technically listened to—last year. And since you’re listening to this podcast, I wonder…do you also prefer listening to books instead of reading them?'The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck was published in 2021, and instantly was a New York Times bestseller. It also became an Oprah book club pick. And Oprah describes it as “A roadmap on the journey to truth and authenticity… [The Way of Integrity] is filled with aha moments an...2022-11-2815 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWhat Does Your Body Have to Say About It?Today, I want to share something that happened to me recently where I was reminded how amazing our bodies are in giving us instant signals that can help us make decisions. As much as I practice not having expectations and detaching from outcomes, I still catch myself having them at times, and the way I notice this happening is that, typically, I feel disappointed. Recently I noticed I was sitting in disappointment about something and I wasn’t in a mental space to see opportunities and possibilities. I started feeling backed into a corner about a de...2022-11-2107 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieRedefining WinningAs we're nearing year-end, I have been reflecting back on so many wonderful experiences I've had this year and all the gifts and lessons they brought me. If you've been following me for a while, then you may know that a few months ago, I participated in a speaking competition. Today, I share what sparked my decision to enter, because the way I made this decision is how I believe we all should be making decisions... Plus, I share the surprising gifts that came from the experience.While I didn't win a trophy, I was r...2022-11-1425 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMy Favorite Things {Fall/Winter Edition}This is my first edition of “My Favorite Things.” I’ll be sprinkling in these special episodes at different times of the year with various themes. This edition has a fall and winter theme, and of course, includes some great holiday gift ideas.I actually don’t do a lot of gift exchanges myself. My friends and family know that I’ve become SUPER particular and don’t like clutter—I’m kind of a minimalist…unless it comes to things that make me happy and comfortable or help make my life easier. My friends often comment that...2022-11-0721 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieFuel Life Focus Summit – Sneak PeekI am honored to be a guest speaker at The Fuel Life Focus Summit that goes LIVE on November 1, 2022. The Summit is featuring experts in the fields of food, life, and breath. You can grab your FREE ticket and each day of the Summit, you’ll receive an email with a fresh interview and a new expert, that you can watch at your own convenience! Here is a clip from my interview where Candace and I do a deep dive into the topic of vulnerability. What You’ll Learn:- What is the most vulnerable thin...2022-10-3123 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieChanging Your Mind and Walking AwayToday I want to share a letter I found in an old journal of mine from college. It’s dated January 27, 1996. I remember reading this letter at the final Chapter meeting I attended for the sorority I was in at the time. I don’t know how it is now, but when I was in college, it was unheard of for people to leave a sorority or fraternity. That is referred to as deactivation and it completely removes your affiliation with the organization. (Technically some of the female organizations we refer to as sororities are actually fraternities so don’t get...2022-10-2419 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieHow to Acknowledge YourselfIn the personal development world, it’s fairly common to hear how important it is to practice gratitude. Yet there’s something else that I don’t hear talked about nearly as much that I think is super important and that is acknowledging yourself. In Fearless Living, we have a very simple and specific way of doing this. I realized lately that I’ve not done this myself in quite some time and it’s something I’m going to commit to doing again. What You’ll Learn:- What stem sentence to use to powerfully ack...2022-10-1708 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMaking MistakesToday I want to talk about making mistakes. And I’m going to share with you a recent mistake I made, the stream of thoughts that flooded my mind as soon as it happened, how my body reacted, the emotions that overcame me, what I said, and then what I did to do my best to resolve it. What You’ll Learn:- How I accidentally sent an email template out to my entire email list- What I said out loud when I realized that I’d made the mistak...2022-10-1018 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieBracing for ImpactToday I'm sharing with you a new, 5-minute version of my story that I recently created for North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, Speaker Slam. I'm honored to share that during the live final round, I placed 5th out of 100 registrations. The theme was ‘Impact’ and my speech is titled 'Bracing for Impact.' Resources: - The doors to my signature program ‘Busy to Balanced’ are now open, but only for a limited time. This is the only way to work with me live. To learn more and grab your spot, go to charisyourlife.com/yes- Get...2022-10-0309 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Jim Carlisle – A Balanced LifeCharis Chats with Jim Carlisle about his experience with living a balanced life. Jim is an entrepreneur at heart. He owns multiple businesses and commercial and residential real estate parcels. Jim is also a partner in a National law firm with a focus on business/corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and growth and exit/succession planning. He helps business owners plan for and engineer their exit transactions. He also is a health and wellness fanatic and a dedicated husband and father.You can find Jim on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcarlisle/ Resources: - J...2022-10-0242 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieLife Lessons from Drawing and Painting (for non-artists too)Whether or not you consider yourself artistic or creative, I guarantee you’ll get something out of this episode. One of my hobbies as a child was drawing, and of my more recent hobbies is painting.  What You’ll Learn:- How this episode is in honor of my artistic Mom, who would have turned 73 last week- What Brené Brown said about creativity- How creativity has been scientifically proven to be connected to the right side of the brain2022-09-2626 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWhat are You Waiting for?Have you ever felt inconvenienced by needing to schedule personal appointments like a routine doctor’s appointment, a car service, taking care of things around the house, or taking care of something for your partner, parents, or children?I remember feeling so busy that I didn’t have time for these types of things. If it was something that I really needed to be done right away, I would often do it with a feeling of resentment and annoyance.I have come to learn that if you’re willing to practice some new th...2022-09-1911 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWisdom SeekerToday I’m talking about being a ‘Wisdom Seeker.’A friend of mine describes me as a ‘seeker’ because I am always seeking improvement and wanting to learn about myself, figure things out, and really engage in life.I used to chase after external things in life, and boy would I grasp at things, experiences, and people that I thought would bring me success and happiness. Somewhere along the way, I discovered that wasn’t working.So now I’m a seeker of wisdom. 2022-09-1215 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Chats with Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – Practical Numerology (on My Birthday!)Today is the first ‘Charis Chats’ bonus episode! My guest, Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – The Practical Numerologist® is devoted to helping audiences uncover their life's purpose—and so much more—with Numerology.She is the author of “Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology To Create The Wildly Optimal You,” “Master Numbers 11, 22, 33: The Ultimate Guide,” and “The Ultimate Guide To Practical Numerology: Mapping Your Path & Purpose.”Felicia is the resident numerologist for AstroStyle.com and is featured in many media outlets, including Refinery 29, Women’s Health, elephant journal, and more.I've had the pleasure of working wi...2022-09-071h 03Charis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMy Birthday StoryThis week (on September 7th), I turn 47 years young/old! Years ago, I came across a little 3”x5” notebook with a panda bear on the cover that had my Mom’s handwritten notes inside about the day I was born.I haven’t read this in many years, so it’s almost as if I’m reading it for the first time with you today, and you get to hear my reactions as I go. What You’ll Learn:- Who delivered me into this wo...2022-09-0522 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieLeap of Faith: I went Skydiving 1 Year after Hot Air Balloon AccidentToday, I am sharing a special memory connected to overcoming fears and trauma. I went skydiving with my husband Don when we were dating in 1995, barely a year after my family’s tragic hot air balloon accident. That may sound crazy, and yet it was one of the most amazing things I've ever done.I’ve kept journals sporadically throughout my life, and just a few days ago, I happened across an entry I wrote right after we jumped out of the plane. During today’s episode, I read that for the first time in 27 years, plus I shar...2022-08-2919 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieKeep It SimpleDo you know the KISS principle? It’s an acronym for “keep it simple stupid.” It was first coined in 1960 by aircraft engineer Kelly Johnson as a design principle for the U.S. Navy.We had our own version of the KISS principle in my family. (Listen in to hear what it is!) In the past, I had a tendency to make things complicated. What I tend to notice now is that often when I start to feel frustrated, irritated, anxious, desperate, frenetic, pressured, worried, or overwhelmed, that’s my cue that something...2022-08-2212 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis Santillie1 Inch, 1 Degree, 1 Piece, 1 Step at a TimeLife becomes much simpler when we focus on one thing at a time. Today I'm giving you some real-world examples and visuals of one inch, one degree, one piece, and one step at a time, along with some tips on how to apply these concepts to your own life. What You’ll Learn:- How a fun rhyme about inches can support you as a mantra- What birds and puzzles can teach us about pieces- What tip comedian Jerry Seinfeld ga...2022-08-1512 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMy Connection to AbortionThis is my Mom’s story, which is now mine to share. She passed away on Thanksgiving Day of 2013 due to liver disease from alcoholism. The first time I got her into rehab, she wrote some journal entries. This was rare; my Mom did not write or keep any other journals. She also did not frequently express or process her true emotions. The day I did this recording was the day I was finally emotionally ready to read every word of the three letters about her pregnancy and what happened when she was pushed into traveling across the...2022-08-0822 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWhen Doubt Comes InFor a few years now, something I have done for fun is getting two season tickets to the Broadway shows in San Francisco and taking friends to the shows. I recently saw “Hadestown” with Tricia Stone, who was my first boss and incredible mentor after graduating college. A few weeks later, I saw “The Prom” with Christina Bryant, who worked for me for ten years. I was Christina’s first boss out of college—so I was to Christina what Tricia was to me. Both of these professional relationships evolved into special long-lasting friendships.Today I talk specifically...2022-08-0110 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieLife Lessons from My Time as a DancerI spent a lot of time at my dance studio during childhood—the Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet was like a second home to me and the owners/teachers, Joel & Debra Rogo, became an extended family, as did my fellow dancers. Many big life moments happened while I was at the studio, including the moment the First Gulf War began (while my brother was on the front lines as a sniper in the Marines) and the first time I asked someone out on a date. Today, I’m going to share five life lessons that I learned from my time as a...2022-07-2619 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis Santillie28th Anniversary of the Hot Air Balloon AccidentToday is the 28th anniversary of my family's hot air balloon accident. In this episode, I share with you some details about that day, the aftermath, and a few reflections I have on it. I also share three gifts I’ve been able to find in that experience. What You’ll Learn: - What happened the night before my Dad’s 50th birthday - What the consequences of the hot air balloon accident were- How I reacted to the event and what my coping mechanism...2022-07-2122 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieMuch Too Young to Feel This OldHave you ever felt really out of shape, and very guilty and sad about the state of your health? I'm going to share with you a moment of reckoning I had with my body early last year, and what I finally did about it. What You’ll Learn: - How I overcame my excuses and started working out again- The importance of listening to your intuition about what’s possible for you- Why I’m so passionate about skiing and the emot...2022-07-1814 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieManaging Time More EffectivelyWhen we consider how to manage time more effectively, we actually need to learn how to manage ourselves more effectively. We often put in a lot of effort to figure out how to be more efficient, and yet end up working more, not less. If that's the case for you, then at the core of living a more balanced life is learning how to manage yourself to break the pattern. Today, I'm going to share four of the most beneficial changes I've made personally to manage myself, and thereby manage my time, so much better than ever before.2022-07-1410 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieFree Yourself from WorryWhat are the things that keep you up in the middle of the night? What pops into your head during the day that makes you feel anxious and fret about things? Everybody I know worries from time to time, and some people worry a lot more than others. In this episode, I’m going to talk about the ways you can free yourself from worry, relax, and feel more empowered.  What You’ll Learn: - How reflecting on the worst case scenario can actually help you worry less about the future2022-07-1111 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieHow to Take Your Power BackToo often, we give up our own personal power in ways we don’t even realize. You may be giving away your power by people pleasing, seeking approval, avoiding setting boundaries, not asking for what you want, blaming yourself, trying to save others, and in many other ways. In this episode I’ll share with you some ideas for how you can take your power back. What You’ll Learn:- How to check in with yourself instead of seeking external validation- Why negotiation is a great a...2022-07-0807 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieFill Up Your Energy Tank Before You Feel DepletedSo many times in the past, I have been in the head-down zone, hyper-focused on my goals, working many nights and weekends, for weeks and months at a time, not paying attention to my body's fuel gauge. Then, I’d find myself totally depleted, and it would take weeks, months, or even years to replenish. In this episode, I want to help you understand the importance of filling up your energy tank before you hit burnout.What You’ll Learn: - What happened to me as a result of taking care of busin...2022-07-0715 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieNo Time For MeA common complaint I hear out there can be summed up by the statement, ’There’s no time for me.’ A lot of people are struggling with finding time for themselves. I used to live my days in that constrained cycle, feeling like I was backed up against the wall and just racing around. Today I will help you understand how to break that cycle and free more time for yourself. What You’ll Learn: - Why so many people feel like they don’t have enough personal time- The t...2022-07-0608 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieFrom Overwhelmed to EmpoweredI've found that usually, it's not just one specific thing that causes us to feel overwhelmed. It's often all the zillion little things that have added up, and that we've convinced ourselves that we really have to do. So today, I'm going to share with you some useful tips to move from overwhelmed to empowered.What You’ll Learn: - What PQ Reps are and how they can help you soothe yourself from the inside out- How to practice focusing on one tiny piece of the project or task at...2022-06-3009 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieYour First Step to Better Life BalanceWe’ve all heard something along the lines of, ‘you just need to make time for the things that matter,’ or ‘you just need to make it a priority.’ Well – easier said than done. But why is that? If being out of balance is our norm, then our brain operates like a superhighway with 18 lanes, and we feel like we just can’t take our eyes off the road and figure out what we need to change. So in this episode, I’ll be talking about the FIRST step you can take to create better life balance. What You’ll Learn...2022-06-3008 minCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieCharis Your Life with Charis SantillieWelcome to the Charis Your Life Podcast!I’m Charis Santillie, and my name is derived from a Greek word meaning grace. I was born with ambition. My parents were entrepreneurs and I pushed myself to be high school valedictorian, class president, most artistic and most likely to succeed. The summer I turned 19, a hot air balloon accident left my father with a broken neck, me with a broken heart, and my mom coping through alcohol. My relentless ambition helped me become a successful entrepreneur, yet my own private paralysis and overachiever addiction ruled me. I finally ventured on a qu...2022-06-3004 min