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Intuitively Guided with Holly Finucan93. All Things Astrology w. Felicia MartiIn today's episode, we confirm all things astrology; having the mindset that you don't believe in it can potentially mean you don't understand it. We are here with Felicia Marti, a Certified Astrologer and Self Care Specialist who teaches tools of self-care and love through various mindfulness practices, including meditation and gentle yoga. For the past three years, she's hosted the A Bit From Within Podcast, where each week, she shares a bit about her own experiences navigating life and how the little changes we make in our thinking can lead to significant shifts in our lives....2023-03-161h 17
A Bit From Within with Felicia MartiChange Ain't Easy - Growth Is HardWe've all heard the phrase that anything worth haven't isn't easy. It's one of those phrases that you understand to be true but it doesn't make it any easier to swallow.Especially when it comes to our own personal growth and transformation- the kind of change we have to be willing to do is so challenging, it takes us being willing to say we're not always right, to learn to behave differently, to surrender to other perspectives or ways of being. It's absolutely not easy work.But the reward of that hard work is incredible. For...2023-02-2129 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTaking Big Risks That Feel RightToday's episode featured Amber Marti, my sister, who recently made a cross country move from Denver to Florida! I thought it would be perfect to have her share a bit from within on what went into making that decision, how she coped with the stress of change, and how she knew it was the right thing to do. I know so many of us struggle with the idea of taking big risks, and even struggle with the heavy weight of big decisions, so hearing the fresh perspective of someone who took the leap and hear how it's turning...2022-11-2933 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding Balance Amidst ChaosThursday brings the start of Fall this year, the autumn equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere. With that I've been thinking a lot about finding balance on the inside. Inner balance can be found in many ways, but the most important thing is that we make space for what's truly going on for us. Life is never going to give us exactly what we want when we want it, it's never going to make our relationships always easy to navigate and experience- we are going to be challenged. When life gets out of control it's easy to get...2022-09-2039 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiHonor Your Fear & Desire To Have More In Life, with guest Aubrianna KayOn the episode you'll learn Aubrianna's story including pieces of how she was raised, and how the created a certain mindset that as she grew into the adult she is now, she had to break through and overcome. We talk about the true magic that happens in your growth when you take things down to your foundation and work from there, and ways to move through imposter syndrome or information bypassing that can hold you back. And mostly, we talk a lot about fear- and how to honor your fear as part of your process instead of running away from...2022-06-1459 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiDeepening Our Understanding of One AnotherDiscussion around asking better questions and cultivating space in our relationships for more understanding! This is something that you can do as a vulnerable person who can let others in, say what you mean, and being clear; and something you can find as a listener, cultivating space to find greater meaning, and being a safe person to confide in. For more episodes and to listen adfree visit: patreon.com/abitfromwithinYou can also find Felicia on Tik Tok @feliciamarti or instagram @abitfromwithin2022-04-1244 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiRecognizing The Advocate Within featuring Stephanie MossStephanie Moss is (as of 2022) a 3rd year Latina medical student studying at Rush University in Chicago. I met Stephanie in 2017 as her wedding photographer, right after she and her husband graduated from their undergrad. Since then I've been following her journey through medical school, including her many ups and downs- being diagnosed with endometriosis, sharing her struggles with anxiety, and even the difficult decision last summer to take a year off from her studies. She is a shining example of what resilience looks like, and of someone who is finds the courage to embrace who they really...2022-03-2251 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiLiving Aligned With Your IntentionsWe can't always control how we come across to others, nor how others perceive us. I think it's very health to reflect on if how you're being perceived is aligned with how you intend to. We can use this as a tool for self growth, and checking in with our true values and priorities which can change from time to time. Become a patron of the podcast and listen ad free for $3 a month: www.patreon.com/abitfromwithin For more self care inspiring content visit our blog: www.abitfromwithin.com/blogStay inspired via our emerging...2022-03-1549 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiHow to Work With The Lunar Cycle for Personal TransformationI've had several requests for this episode and it's finally here for you- me explaining what's all this lunar cycle stuff that I share with you each month, why do I think it's important, and how do I use it in my own life. One thing that I think most of you know about me is that I want self care tools like yoga, meditation, and working with the lunar cycle to be relatable, accessible, and easy to understand. Each of these tools have become parts of my self care, self love, and self kindness practices...2022-03-0152 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Battle of Unresolved Trauma Playing Out In Your Body | An interview with Toni MarzulloListen to this incredibly relatable conversation with the beautiful and down to earth Toni Marzullo on this week's episode the ABFW podcast. In 2015, Toni was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. She spent the next several years moving forward with her life, and didn't realize until much later, after the birth of her daughter, just how much unresolved trauma she had inside her still. She found that her body could not switch out of fight or flight; she became desperate to figure out how to her body to find a parasympathetic nervous system response again. This is a...2022-02-221h 06A Bit From Within with Felicia MartiYears Spent Worrying About LoveI am telling on myself with this episode of The A Bit From Within podcast! I've been knowing this one was coming for a long time- and I thought this week kicked off by Valentine's day would be the perfect week to do so. This week's episode is all about years spent worrying about finding love. The first 28 years of my life I was in and out of unrequited, unavailable, and unattainable love. I picked great people to love, but not people who could/would love me back how I deeply wanted to be. Looking at...2022-02-1554 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Power of Knowing Your WhyI am so excited to share today's podcast episode: a deep dive into the conversation around knowing your why. As we move through life it can be really hard to continue to find purpose; you go through a change in your job, your kids grow up, or something unexpected happens steering you in a direction, and you find yourself kind of going through the motion without being connected to a sense of passion. Understanding your why is really what will bring so much clarity to us during bouts of confusion and aimlessness. Now I'm not saying...2022-02-0950 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTwo Things Can Be True At The Same TimeTwo things can be true at the same time- even two things that seemingly contradict one another. Especially when it has to do with the complex issues of our humanity- because so often is black and white in reality, it's a whole ton of gray + the entire color spectrum. I wanted to share this as a reminder for everyone out there who's feeling caught in this heavy wave of energy that seems to be passing through right now. It's okay to be struggling, and okay to enjoy the ways things have gotten better. You can be sad, and grateful...2022-02-0140 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiLife Changes FasterThere are seasons in life that are fast and crazy, and others that are slow and humbling, and everything in between. Often times I find myself in long stretches of time where everything feels the same. Especially since March of 2020- right? It feels like there's a lot more that's familiar and routine, even boring- than excitingly new sometimes. But when things do change- they can change quickly. You don't always know good things are coming, or that big things you're wanting to manifest in your life can come just like that! That's what this week's episode of...2022-01-2538 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Selfcare Peptalk You NeedMy trip to the ER with Dave on Sunday lead me to an important revelation about self care that I know I needed to break through, and that I'm so excited to pass along through this week's podcast. Recently self care has gotten confused with just doing whatever makes us "feel better". So it's sometimes turned into excuses, and avoidance, and reasons to keep up with bad habits that we genuinely desire to break. I genuinely believe that self care is a process of taking care of yourself honestly- and sometimes coaching yourself through the actions...2022-01-1840 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFeeling Good In Your HomeIt's Podcast day! On this week's episode I'm reflecting on the past 4 weeks of vacation, and how one of my biggest take aways was how much I enjoyed improving my home space. I was able to find so many little changes that ended up going such a long way at creating a space that I feel good to inhabit. It feels like too often we let ourselves suffer for reasons that we don't need to. We keep tripping on that same corner of our bed, or the same boxes of tea end up on the counter over and over...2022-01-1140 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiMany ways to prioritize youHow are you feeling moving into this new year? I am feeling so grateful for this final week of vacation, as I can already feel the gloom around the back to the swing of things vibe so many of us are moving through right now. I know many of you are in the thick of work, and life, and trying to make yourself a priority even when the world is shouting so many things around you. Today on the podcast I'm reflecting about some of my own priorities moving into 2022, things I am focusing on, and...2022-01-0444 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiYour New Year Mindset: Dos and Don'tsAre you ready for me to get up on my soapbox of encouragement for the New Year? Because if you are this is the podcast episode for you! Every New Year I see us all get saturated with the same goals put onto us, the ones we feel pressure to try on for the month- the stuff that targets our insecurities and the places we already feel shame in our lives. I feel it's so important for all of us to remember that, while the new year is a wonderful time to reflect and set intentions for the...2021-12-2846 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiHoliday Reminders: Just Do The Best You CanHappy Winter Solstice Week and Merry Christmas! Are you feeling all the ups and downs that seem to come with the holidays? I know I am. Whether it's struggling over gifts, finding time to bake, having things to do but only wanting to just slow down and read a book by the fire (or video of the fire playing on my tv)- let's just say it can be a lot. That's why on today's podcast episode as I share a bit from within about where I'm at, I keep coming back to the encouragement that we...2021-12-2139 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTaking a Break and Getting QuietIt's podcast day! I record today's episode last night, and I honestly thought a lot about throwing it out and re-recording it because I was feeling so low energy and kind of lost. But as I sat with honoring where I really am right now- I am kinda lost. I just started a 4 week vacation from my photography business- the first time I've ever done something like that, and getting ready for it was so much work and worry, and now that I'm here I'm detoxing from the constant go go go. I knew this was a...2021-12-1427 minA Bit From Within with Felicia Marti3 Important Mindset ShiftsToday we have 3 old thoughts I used to have and my new realizations on the topic. These improvements to my thinking have absolutely changed my approach to life and business for the better. And I think no matter what you'll likely resonate with bits of my sentiments, but especially if you find yourself in a place where people want things from you on a regular basis. My biggest hope from this episode is that anyone who listens to it is reminded of their personal power. Sometimes it's the small changes in the ways we're thinking, especially in the...2021-12-0750 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiGratitude & ReceivingAfter this weekend I've had a little of that "I survived it" kinda attitude. Any of you feeling that way? Even with as much as I love my family and have the most fun with them- sometimes celebrating holidays can just be taxing. Especially for those of us who are more introverted and like our routines! Today on the podcast I revisit the conversation on how important being able to receive is for feeling real gratitude. I think it's such an interesting one to challenge yourself with - so this week if you're up for it really ask yourself...2021-11-3028 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiAccepting Yourself and OthersHappy Tuesday everyone! Releasing this one later in the day than normal because well... that's just how it's going today! Ha ha. This weekend we had such an amazing connect and yoga session on the topic of gratitude. So grateful for all of those who could join, and for everyone who was there with us in spirit. I wanted to incorporate some of that into the podcast this week, but it didn't make it in so hopefully I'll be able to do a separate gratitude one with some of the highlights. In today's episode of the podcast...2021-11-2438 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiHealthy Boundaries During The Holidays10 days until Thanksgiving. Can you believe that? Many of you know that I'm a really big proponent of mindfully moving into each season- but especially the holiday season. More than any other time of year it seems like one that can be often filled with obligations - sometimes one that drain us and leave us emptier than we were before. And really, I believe this season can be a beautiful one for giving to ourselves and practicing interacting from a place of health boundaries- where we can give what we have, show up where we're able, and open to joyful...2021-11-1646 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiPutting yourself firstLast night before I went to bed I was determined to set myself up for success today. I cleaned the kitchen, decluttered the our dining room table (which always seems to get so much stuff piled on it throughout the week), and set the intention that when the alarm would go off that I would count to 5 and get out of bed. After a more challenging weekend I wanted to give myself the chance to get back to myself a little bit and just embrace a path of least resistance today, and I was so glad I was able...2021-11-0937 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiReclaiming Strength to Find ChangeMaking changes to your life can be terrifying if not overwhelming. But it's also such an important part of moving forward in our lives and progressing towards our goals and dreams. Lately I've been feeling stuck in a lot of the paths of my life, and last week I was able to uncover/release some of what's been in my way to make new changes. This revelation gave me renewed strength to make new changes and to remind myself that I'm in charge of my life.2021-11-0232 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiA Personal Journey with Health Anxiety featuring David WoodHi! Happy Tuesday. I hope that your week is off to a great start, and that you are feeling ready for a podcast episode. Yesterday I sat down with my guy, Dave, to reflect on the last year as he celebrated his birthday this weekend. The conversation circled mostly around the journey of the last 9-10 weeks for him, how he's been coping with health anxiety, medical issues, and his mental health as he navigates it all. It was so nice to be able to have him on today to have him share in his own words his experience...2021-10-2644 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiLiving with UncertaintyHappy new week everyone! Today on the podcast I'm talking about what it's like to live and cope when things are uncertain. As I was sharing about this, I started thinking how it's so often our past painful experiences and fears that keep us so agitated and anxious when we don't know what's next. And while I share some thoughts on ways to build up yourself during these times, I also want to be that cheerleader that reminds us all that taking time to live mindfully and plug ourselves into the present moment ALWAYS helps us. 2021-10-1933 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiIs Humility The Lesson?The card reading from today's episode (from the Affirmators Love & Relationships deck):Humility: I take a deep breath and release all my desire to be right. Without right, what's left? A soft and pliable version of me that's willing to make mistakes, hear other people's opinions and try to do things a different way. In other words I get to take a pretty sweet all inclusive brain vacation. This week I have a shorter episode for you just processing the little bits of self growth, letting go of control, and accepting where I am in this season of...2021-10-1227 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding Faith Thru FearHi there! Last night I flew in from a whirlwind weekend in Maine. I was really nervous to get back on a plane for work after everything I went through with Dave on our trip to Chicago- but I really wanted to "re-program" how afraid I was feeling surrounding travel- especially during this great opportunity to do so under a mercury retrograde. I love to think of mercury retrogrades as a time for reevaluating something going on in our life and finding a way to shift it for the better. The trip, the retrograde, and working through...2021-10-0535 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiGratitude Under Gray SkiesBlame it on the moon, or on the retrograde, or the seasons changing, or just because that's where I am today- but today was one for waterfall tears. Some of which carried over into today's episode of the podcast. They say "heavy hearts like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water" (Antonie Rivarol); and today was a day some relief needed to come in. In the end where I got to was a place of real gratitude. It couldn't have come if I wasn't honest about the hard stuff, and...2021-09-2847 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiMoving Through Seasons of LifeI'm coming to you on the evening before the Autumn Equinox, and right after our last full moon of summer! Whew. I feel like this moment comes with one GIANT exhale. Do you feel that too? On this week's episode of the podcast I share a bit of what's been on my mind the last week or so. I've been reflecting a lot about settling into certain seasons of my life without judgment, and working to find a rhythm that can hold me while I get through what lies ahead. I think so many of us...2021-09-2234 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiPatience with the UnknownHi everyone!I'm back from a week off of the podcast, and I just want to share a heartfelt thank you from both Dave and I for all the positive messages and kind words received after the last episode. It's tricky sometimes to share the truth of what happens behind the scenes, but I really believe in being authentic and genuinely sharing a bit from within in the hopes it resonates out there with others- and when you confirm that it does, wow that means a lot. This week I follow up a bit on the journey through...2021-09-1533 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiWhen Life Feels HardToday what I really need is to take my meals outside, listen to the birds, and catch a breath. I'm working on this right now- but in the meantime I have an episode of this week's podcast for you. I wouldn't say this is a particularly fun episode to listen to- I'm a little weepy throughout it, and just struggling to put together all the pieces of what I'm navigating right now. Sometimes life gives us more than we feel we can handle- and even when we can't make sense of it in the moment- perhaps there's a lesson...2021-08-3140 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiPursuing Your Best SelfWhen we're not in a good place and we're trapped in fear or anxiety, it's much harder to see how the Universe is taking care of us. But when we are in alignment with the Divine, and we can find pockets where we're relaxing, feeling our inner brightness, etc, then we can also be open to see how the Universe it working in our favor- even when we didn't previously know HOW that was going to happen.Isn't not always easy- especially when we're going through a lot. I know many of you are in the thick of...2021-08-2432 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTraveling Anxiety & DiscomfortHappy Tuesday everyone! I just flew in from Chicago yesterday and recorded the podcast about the ups and downs of the trip. Well, if I'm being honest, it probably discloses more of what was happening for me behind the scenes and definitely leaves out the real highlights- but that's because this trip gave me a ton of unexpected anxiety, and it ended up being a huge lesson in self talk to get through that, as well as aiming to find more confidence and trust in my body to carry me through the discomfort of anxiety.I feel...2021-08-1837 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiReal Talk about ManifestingHi Everyone! Happy Podcast day! I couldn't help but share some real talk today about manifesting. Sometimes it can be so exhausting to be part of the spiritual community, and hear so much "selling" of the process of manifestation. It feels like every new moon, or eclipse, or any special alignment in the sky, becomes an opportunity for every teacher out there to sell this idea that "THIS is the one where all your dreams can come true." Now I know that even I am a teacher of intention setting and manifestation rituals, and I love using nature's...2021-08-1044 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiConfronting a Lack of Self TrustWhen you've gone through a lot of hurt and trauma in your life, I think you sometimes learn that you can always trust yourself in a crisis, but then not trust life when everything is going ok. It's like you're conditioned to always wait for the other shoe to drop. Support our work through our patreon to get ad free episodes and more!: www.patreon.com/abitfromwithin This week in a very heartfelt episode of the podcast I expand on what self trust really looks like in my life, and in ways what it feels like...2021-08-0345 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiStruggling with Letting GoI really went through some stuff this weekend- struggles with anxiety, irrational guilt, and with overwhelm. It was a big spot light on the things that aren't working in my life- and the area of opportunity for genuine letting go. But have you ever had those times in your life where you KNEW you needed to let go, but you just couldn't? Whether it was because it couldn't be resolved, no closure to be found, or nothing you could do to change things- you just felt stuck in a spiral or obsessive cycle of thinking and self deprecation.2021-07-2746 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiExploring Real Self CompassionWe had such an amazing talk on self compassion- and so much of what was discussed has continued to resonate with me as I've bene navigating through some tough interpersonal issues- that self compassion seemed like the perfect topic to continue expanding on and share with those who couldn't be there this week. Afterwards when I looked up the word compassion- it's latin roots mean "to suffer with", and I loved that idea that when we show up for ourselves with compassion we aren't trying to fix ourselves- we're meeting ourselves where we are and holding space for...2021-07-2039 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiAccepting Where You AreEver have those weeks that no matter how much you're trying to get yourself on track, it's like the Universe keeps you slightly off where you want to be? Or totally redirected? My last week has been like that, and I've been trying not to be frustrated or disappointed with things not being how I expected, but as usual I'm feeling less than perfect at it. In this week's episode of the podcast I'm discussing this, and how trying to accept being in flux, and allowing yourself to choose what's a priority, and have compassion for yourself when...2021-07-1336 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiDoing The Right ThingThis week on the podcast I am sharing about a recent experience with forcing myself to do the right thing even when I felt like I wasn't being recognized or valued for what I am bringing to the table. There are so many times in life where you'll have to choose what kind of moral or ethical code you're going to live by- and you will have your own reasons for choosing what you'll do. For me it comes back to those personal values, and remembering that doing the right thing (and "right" is subjective) is about making...2021-07-0644 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiIt comes back to letting goHi Everyone!I'm back at the podcast today after last week's birthday week. Today I share a little bit of what went "wrong" and "right" over my birthday, and discuss the battle through the heaviness that seems to be floating overhead right now. The thing I come back to again and again is the importance of knowing how to let go. I'm usually very insightful that I need to let go, but being able to do so is a different thing. Perhaps you resonate with some of this, and if you have any good strategies for letting...2021-06-2933 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding the Light From WithinThis is my birthday episode of the podcast! One of the things I wanted this year was for Dave to interview me for the podcast. I always feel we can show up a little bit differently when we're answering questions (especially ones we probably wouldn't ask ourselves), and I wanted the chance to see what would happen from a conversation like that this week. Dave led today's discussion and we covered so many things: biggest learns from the past year, thoughts on social media, filters, and body image, and even what is the meaning of life! It's a...2021-06-2247 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiGiving Others A BreakThis week on the podcast I'm sharing all kinds of things from within: The great feeling of getting into a groove with my business by focusing on the fun and the loveThe high passions/tensions in the air (in our astro check in) Figuring out those few things that aren't working for you that would make everything else work betterAnd the heart of the podcast today revolves around the idea of when does someone deserve a break. I had this come up at a wedding the other day where the groom said if he's...2021-06-1539 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTaking Time To ArriveAs we approach this big solar eclipse/new moon of the season, I've been spending some time reflecting on the themes in my life and more specifically the pace my life has taken. In this week's episode of the podcast I shared a bit from within about the fears I have of moving closer to a place of life long commitment in my life, and preparing to receive this thing that i've personally wanted my whole life which is marriage and family. It's something that I thought I would have fell into a long time ago, and now...2021-06-0833 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFake It Til You Make ItHi! On today's episode our main topic is all about those times in our lives when we feel hesitant, anxious, or self doubt. For many this has been introduced as 'imposter syndrome' where you feel like you're a fraud and undeserving of your accomplishments. But after being inspired by this article: "Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome", I didn't want to use that label. I believe it's normal for any of us to have natural doubts and hesitancy from time to time, especially when we're doing something new or just something we really care about. It is...2021-06-0143 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTired Of Being the Bad GuyOn today's episode I'll share a bit in our astro segment about this upcoming lunar eclipse in sagittarius, as well as preview the mercury retrograde in gemini. All of this full moon energy has been leaving me in a cranky mood and feeling stuck in old patterns of feeling sorry for myself, and also feeling a lot of pressure. Last night as I was thinking about it all I realized that the overwhelming feeling was "I'm tried of being the bad guy!" As I realized during today's episode is that all the stress on your own...2021-05-2539 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiIt's just A DecisionYou may have heard me say this before as something I regularly tell myself when I'm afraid to choose, "It's not a right or wrong decision, it's just a decision." This weekend I had a funny experience with an 8 year old and his becoming totally emotionally overcome after having to choose between a stick and a sword to bring out on our walk. Sometimes we get so paralyzed with fear when it comes to deciding that we forget how powerful we are to make decisions to begin with. We deserve to trust ourselves more which is another thing...2021-05-1840 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiLiving In DefenseThings are picking up over here in my world, and as they do I've noticed that my go-to self protection is to constantly be playing defense. This is not a great strategy by any means- it's one that is mentally exhausting, where you feel you're constantly thinking through what could go wrong and trying to "fix" things before anything even happens. Have you ever felt that way? Where you're running in place just trying to keep it all together? And you're not even really sure WHY? Well on today's episode of the podcast I share a bit from within...2021-05-1140 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding Grace While Recovering from a Brain InjuryOn today's podcast I have such a special conversation on a very important topic, one that I think many of us will be able to relate to in unusual ways. Today you'll be hearing from Kyli Hopkins. As you'll hear in the introduction, in January 2020 Kyli was hit by a car and suffering a traumatic brain injury. Since then she's been very public with her journey on social media, sharing the good, the bad, and the hard about what her life looks like these days. Brain injuries are often invisible injuries- where you "look like you're fine" but...2021-05-0448 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiNew Boundaries for the New NormalOn this week's episode of the podcast I'm sharing a bit from within about how it feels navigating "the new normal" for this month, especially as more people get vaccinated, and as I personally head into a busy season with my work after a long slow season. I realized during today's episode that I've been unconsciously avoiding many of the "must-dos" in my life. Whether it's been because the survival mode has been so activated, or because that's just the season of life I'm learning to move through- but I wanted to take a moment to share that because...2021-04-2732 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiGrappling with Gaining Weight During the PandemicIt was a few weeks ago now that I stepped on the scale and realized that I've gained more than 30 lbs during this last year. I'm talking about my experience with managing my weight on today's episode of the podcast, because I know that I'm not alone in feeling frustrated by the number on the scale right now. I do want to make sure to include here that I firmly believe that no one *should* feel any shame, guilt, or embarrassment over the numbers (weight, measurements, etc). We are all AMAZING beings in miraculous bodies! I know this...2021-04-2055 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiNavigating Stress in Relationship with Joanna SullivanToday on the Podcast I have a guest joining us! Joanna Sullivan, a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate who is Gottman Level 1 certified and is working on her certificate for Sex Therapy. She has a private practice in Northern Colorado called Northern Colorado Relational Therapy. Joanna is married to her wonderful husband, Ben, and has 2 boys in middle school. When not working she loves watching movies with her family, and has used yoga and meditation to help her to find her inner peace and her true beauty. We discuss the ins and outs of being in a relationship during...2021-04-1347 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiReconnect to Who You AreEver feel like you've been walking around totally unplugged from who you really are? Like you haven't laughed like you in a while? Or you haven't done that thing that brings so much joy to your spirit? It happens so sneakily sometimes that before we know it we're a bit lost- searching for our way back home to ourselves. For me, last week brought quite the moment of revelation that I'd been living from a place of fear instead of from my spirit- and it felt like such an important moment to share that breakdown, and some of the...2021-04-0643 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiListening to your bodyToday’s episode is all about listening to yourself- particularly your body. I have been thinking about the areas of my life that my relationship to listening to myself has been spot on, but there’s other areas of my life that for some reason I couldn’t tune in and listen to what my body was telling me. Looking back, I wish I would have done things differently- but I also find that there are more than a handful of times that I did listen to myself and I’m so glad that I did. I think it’s up...2021-03-3045 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiDealing with Toxic People | Strategies and EncouragementEvery so often you'll encounter a mean spirited people who, instead of scrolling on or walking past, decide to comment something rude, insensitive, or plain ignorant to you.Last week I had two interactions like this that left me feeling a bit jolted from these opinions of random strangers. One happened to me online, and the other in the grocery store. It got me thinking about how important it is that we have a solid foundation beneath us when it comes to dealing with these toxic people.“Just don’t let it bother you” “Who cares what someone like thi...2021-03-2356 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiTools To Help You With Panic AttacksHi all! I hope this finds you well of course! It's only Tuesday but it feels like Friday to me. Anyone else having that kind of a week? On today’s podcast episode I talk about our roadtrip through Utah last week, and getting snowed in during the big Denver storm this weekend. For me this brought up a bit of confrontation of my control issues and how I deal with set expectations. Later I get into the big topic for today's episode which is expanded thoughts on a blog I published a few weeks ago on to...2021-03-1653 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Covid Anniversary EpisodeIt was one year ago this month that many of us can point to one day on the calendar and say, life was never the same after this. In today's episode I reflect back on what I was going through a year ago, and I venture through some of my old instagram posts from this year and discuss my train of thought. Especially as a business owner, there were a lot of big decisions to navigate. It many ways it was helpful to revisit the footsteps of the past and to really sit in and take in the impact of...2021-03-0950 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Space After The LeapToday I have my partner, David Wood, on the podcast talking about his experience this past month since leaving his 9-5 job and now working for himself. We discuss what it challenges came with preparing for such a big life change, his current worries, and his mindset right now while he moves through this transition.I was so looking forward to this conversation because I think for so many of us, once we finally "get" something we've so longed to achieve- there's often a discomfort that follows in the space of what was before what is now can...2021-03-0249 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding Hope in Small AccomplishmentsWe are quickly approaching the 1 year mark of covid changing our lives, and with that I’ve been noticing a lot of grief rising up within me. As I touch on in today’s episode of the podcast, while I recognize this and feel this, I didn’t want to spend so much time there that this “unhappy chapter wins” (borrowed from the card reading at the end of today’s episode)! I am very focused right now on making small changes and wins that can help me find hope in where I’m heading each and everyday.So one way I do t...2021-02-2341 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiBiggest Learns from Launching a WebsiteFor this week's episode of the podcast, I wanted to take some time to reflect back on the process I just went through with developing the website, especially from the lens of what I learned along the way.I knew it would be an interested reflection just to learn the behind the scenes of the process, but also a good reflection at how to pace yourself when working on something new, something that requires multiple skill sets like being design oriented and yet also learning the technical side.In the astro segment, I share a little...2021-02-1649 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiDealing with CriticismToday on the A Bit From Within Podcast I dive into the subject of dealing with criticism. Ugh, such a fun topic right? Haha. It's a really hard subject because while facing criticism can make you better, it can also be extremely painful. I share my take on my struggles with giving and receiving criticism, and some of the foundational elements I believe in with the subject as well. I also stand firm that it is up to each of us individually to decide if the feedback we are receiving is actually true for us or not. We...2021-02-0957 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiStop Comparing Yourself to OthersHi everyone! New podcast for you. One topic that I'm very passionate about is not comparing yourself to others. Even though I've felt this way for a long time, I still find myself scrolling through social media and suddenly feeling bad about myself because I don't do what someone else does.On today's episode I dive into this topic and share a bit from within about managing our insecurities, and how each time we get triggered through comparison that it's an opportunity to look at that open wound inside ourselves where more self love is needed. ...2021-02-0250 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiBreaking Down to RebuildIf there's one thing I've learned over and over in my life it's that sometimes things have to break down in order to be rebuilt. Often times when things are falling apart we are filled with all the crappy negative feelings: frustrated, stuck, lost, depressed, or like a failure. It's all part of the process.This is what I share a bit from within about this week on the podcast. I touch on my own version of this right now, and the areas that I'm struggling- but also how I'm trying to reframe this all in my mind so...2021-01-2638 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFavorite Books for Yogis and Book LoversI'm so excited to share that I finally got to record and share my favorite books in this episode! I've heard from some of you looking forward to this one- and I'm happy that this crazy week gave me a chance to focus on this topic. (I don't know about you but my capacity this week is LOW!) That being said I do have a good astro segment in this podcast too talking about sun moving into Aquarius today, and about house systems in astrology. It's kind of fun! And then you'll have to tune into hear some...2021-01-1947 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiWhat Being Inflexible Will Teach YouI have more than a handful of things that I am particular about, rigid even; things I like to be in control of. I don't want to be perceived as controlling or stubborn, but it's how self protection has manifested in my body. And in all honesty- it's probably a lot like what I'm experiencing with my frozen neck.Instead of being able to go with the flow, all the muscles are clinging on tight trying to prevent further injury from happening.But this is so uncomfortable? Why would anyone choose to live like this?2021-01-1244 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThanks Anyway Fear, I'm Ready to TrustThis week I talk about the two words I'm leaning into this new year: Faith & Trust. Faith is trust without evidence; belief without proof. Trust depends on outcome and result. Faith can be a gateway to trust, and trust can deepen faith in something.Our dreams may feel so tangible when we address them with our hearts, but when it comes to our minds and even our physiological body that’s where the dance can begin. All of our life experiences where we hoped and were disappointed come in. All of the pains of others when we...2021-01-0553 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSurviving or Thriving as we move into 2021It's the last podcast of 2020! Can you believe it? Of course I’ll be back with a new episode next week but we’ll be in a brand new year by then.I could have done an end of year recap, or an episode around intention setting and the things that I hope to create in 2021- but instead I am opting to share two bits from within.First, I share my thoughts on new year’s mindset. I an encourager that you don’t have to have all your short and long term goals figured out befo...2020-12-2955 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiShifting Your Mindset So You Can GrowWe ALL experience moments of resistance from time to time... (Or maybe often in my case). Resistance comes in many forms, and today on the episode I reflect on a few different stories of how I found myself navigating pockets of resistance by diving into the mindset shift required to evolve. Other points of discussion include this amazing moment of the winter solstice happening on the same day as the Great Conjunction, as well as the first day of sun in Capricorn. Lots of structured and focused energy to help us have the motivation to accomplish our goals...2020-12-2245 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiGive Credit Where It's DueWell, here we are the day after the new moon, and real close to the winter solstice, the Great Conjunction, and a brand new year. There's been so much buzz about this new moon and this Saturn Jupiter conjunction that I wanted to take some time during the podcast today to reassure anyone who need to hear it, that you don't have to have all your goals, dreams, and intentions figured out right now - even if it's a good time to set them. We all are where we're supposed to be in our journey. It's so easy...2020-12-1548 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiHow Traveling Alone Can Inspire You and Open You UpEarlier this week Dave and I got onto the conversation about how much we miss traveling right now. It got me thinking back to the trips that I've taken solo- the fears and also the BIG revelations that I had during those times I got to travel by myself. Since Sagittarius is sign that inspires travel, I thought today would be a great day to share some of what I learned from my travels alone. To me heading out by yourself, or even having portions of trips abroad carved out just for you, can be a true reset...2020-12-0845 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSelf Compassion While Striving for ProgressHappy December! Can you believe it? The 12th month of 2020 is finally here. Just like last month, we're beginning a new one during the time of a full moon. It's much different than the new moon, new month energy we felt quite a bit this spring. Instead it almost feels like 2 steps forward, 1 step back. For me personally, I've been struggling with a lot of the things I feel obligated to be better at, to be more focused on, or to make a bigger priority in my life. Things like going to bed earlier, eating better, moving my body...2020-12-0142 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiMoving Through Expansion & ContractionThis week I'm sharing about my experience with expansions and contractions. Sometimes when we finally move into a place of expansion it can be accompanied by unanticipated stressors, or kick in some of our fear around not wanting to accept good into our lives. Other times we've been stuck for so long, and we might realize that it's because we're not willing to try anymore. We're not willing to take a look at what we want to do to find forward momentum in our lives. Regardless, expansions and contractions are natural ebbs and flows, and we can't have one without...2020-11-2443 min
A Bit From Within with Felicia MartiDeal With What's In Front Of YouHi Everyone! Happy new moon week- a week that may be full of new intentions to begin working towards! In today's podcast I expand on my thoughts from the New Moon guide that was released over the weekend to my patreon members. These thoughts include getting really realistic about tackling the areas of life that you're not totally satisfied with. To get, join our patreon page where you can listen to all our podcast episodes with no ads, and in addition receive those monthly guides, weekly meditations, and even join at the mid level to have access to filmed yoga c...2020-11-1634 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiInner Transformation for NovemberIt's election week here in the US. I can't not say it because putting our heads in the sand isn't going to help us, right? We have to be real about how we're feeling. For me the anxiety is real right now! And I know I'm not alone. In fact, if you're feeling alone at all right now, I'm here to remind you that we're all feeling this bubbling uncertainty and it is scary and difficult and hard. But we can do hard things and we can face our fears of the unknown with a simple reminder that all we c...2020-11-0239 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiKeeping Positive with David WoodToday on the A Bit From Within Podcast, I invited my boyfriend/partner, David Wood, who just turned 30 on to share A Bit From Within him. I had several questions ready for him which include topics of what turning 30 has meant to him, along with where he'd like to be in a year, the ups and downs of Covid, and what self care actually looks like for him. To listen ad free, join our patreon page www.patreon.com/abitfromwithin You'll get a good insight into our personal dynamic and our own reflections on what w...2020-10-2653 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiYou Can't Beat Yourself UpIt's 8pm and I'm just posting this podcast that I recorded last night. What's ironic about this is, if you tune you'll hear this long story about how my computer went down, it seemed like the drive was failing, and then funnily enough by Sunday everything was back up and running! Well, I woke up this morning so happy to get to edit the podcast and meditation and...... boom! The hard drive absolutely failed. And the day was spent at the Apple Store getting it in for repair- which is not an easy thing to do right now due to...2020-10-2043 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiIndecision & Holding On Too TightHappy Monday everyone! Today on the A Bit From Within podcast I share some of the things that have been on my mind over the weekend which include taking a look at my fear around making decisions- which includes holding back from knowing, or even saying, what I want. While this isn't a new thing in my life (definitely an old pattern), it is one that often sneaks away or that I don't look at very often, and then I get out of practice of knowing and claiming it for myself. That's how it goes with avoidance or denial- these a...2020-10-1242 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiChoosing Self Care When Life Is CrazySometimes my Monday's are full of motivation, productivity, and brightness. Other time's I find myself exhausted, low energy, and honestly with so much resistance because I feel differently than I think I should be. This week I once again talk about our theme of self care, and how self care must include real honesty with yourself around where you're at, what you're capabilities at this time are, and what things are a priority for you to actually take care of yourself. Self care isn't just luxury- self care is survival too. You might connect to this bit from within if you...2020-10-0537 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Courage To Get StartedIt’s been 6 months since I launched my patreon page: A Bit From Within! To celebrate this moment I took questions from patrons that included one that really brought pause to me: “How did you build up the courage to go through with the patreon and the podcast what do you wish you knew before starting and what is the biggest thing you have learned from doing it these last six months?”This question has a back story that I shared in depth on today’s episode. It's not a pretty story, or a good story by any means, but it's a d...2020-09-2855 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSeason for Finding BalanceBalance: a state where things are of equal weight or force. As we pass through Autumn equinox, I'm reminded that the need for finding balance is a part of the natural and intuitive cycles in our lives. Right now, I'm not feeling like I'm in a season for balance because my business is so busy right now, and I'm finding myself more obsessed with my work that ever. But that's why I'm so grateful to take this moment to acknowledge the changing seasons, and to challenge myself on the ways I can find more balance in my life. To find o...2020-09-2234 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiPreparing for FallHere we are in mid September, we’re on the verge of a Virgo new moon and upcoming autumn equinox. With the seasons truly changing, it’s a perfect time to begin thoughtfully and intentionally preparing ourselves for Fall.I’m looking forward to home cooked meals and finding ways I can be more present, slow down, and enjoy this season of coziness and comfort.During today’s astro-segment I’ll touch on the upcoming Super New Moon in Virgo and how it’ll be the perfect boost to help us really begin to focus on what we want and where we’re...2020-09-1441 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding The Voice From WithinToday on the podcast I reflect on my time at Path or Love, what I learned about myself and how I’ve been ignoring that voice inside myself that’s been craving silence, stillness, and clarity.It’s so easy for us to get caught up in life that swirls around us, and sometimes we ignore the signs from inside that will ultimately point us in the right direction to move forward.Interested in Path of Love? Check out: www.pathretreats.com2020-09-0736 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSelf Love & CodependencyWhat does self love mean for someone with codependent behaviors? Today I share a bit from within about the struggle of having a lot of codependent issues, feeling that things are good enough- that I’m good enough- and how approaching healing with self love is a slow and thoughtful journey instead of a light switch moment. Show Notes: Self Love Languages Dominee with Blessing Manifesting:https://www.blessingmanifesting.com/2017/02/5-self-love-languages.html2020-09-0147 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiDealing With Burn OutIn today’s episode of the podcast I’ll talk about what kinds of things I find to be very helpful in my own experience for restoring yourself back to a manageable place of calm, especially after times when you’ve run yourself ragged. Stress has a way of wrecking havoc on our nervous system, so we’ll dive into some of the ways we can slow down and restore as we navigate our way through life. Here are the tips and tricks I discuss: 1) Prioritizing what's important with your schedule 2) Slowing Everything Down 3) Scheduling Body Work 4) Breathe Work / Meditation/ Yoga5) Li...2020-08-2545 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiPatience with Life's TimingFor some of us things happen more slow or fast than for others. The problem with this is it can lead us to comparing where we are with where others are, or even comparing where we are with where we THINK we should be. When we mix in all of our wants, desires, dreams, and intentions for the future- it can lead to an impatience or frustration that takes the joy out of the present moment. Today I share a bit of the ways I struggle with this, but also how some of the biggest things in my life have...2020-08-1739 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiOur Need to be UnderstoodToday I explore the need to be understood, and how the skill of listening may help. Not only do each of us have a desire to be understood and seen by others, but sometimes our lack of listening to ourselves or taking the time to understand who it is we truly are can actually sabotage our intentions and aspirations.During this week’s astro check in, I discuss the rising sign and how understanding your rising sign can be extremely helpful in the process of using astrology for self-discovery. Gather your birth date, plate, and time and enter it into as...2020-08-1139 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiHow To Manage What Is Not ExpectedThings don’t always go how we expect. Even the best of plans can be met with the unexpected. When we’re met with a wave of the unexpected that shakes us and leaves us unsteady- how do we recover? Do we give our self adequate space to do so? Or do we hold ourselves to unreasonable expectations for having to quickly be ok, even when we’re not.2020-08-0346 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiFinding Creativity with Problem SolvingToday’s episode of the A Bit From Within Podcast I share a little bit about how we choose to get creative when it comes to our problems, our losses, and the spaces that get let over when things change. Life is not always easy- and sometimes we have to deal with things we don’t want to, or have to arise to the occasion when we’d rather slink away or go back into the past- but it’s our choice to be brave enough to see things in a different way, and to keep choosing our wellbeing over staying...2020-07-2831 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiWhen Stress Gets In The Way of Enjoying LifeThe last two weeks were a bit stressful for me, and this weekend I had to have a reckoning moment as I piece together some of the challenges that have been in my way and how they're keeping me from actually moving towards what I want in life. Also I'm trying out to new segments- one is an astro check in! Similar to the info I share with you already, but me actually talking about it! And then at the end drawing a card that can maybe give you inspiration for the week ahead.2020-07-2155 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiLearning from Past InteractionsToday I share a rather lengthy story about some of my bumps in the road while raising my sweet puppy over the past year, and how sometimes it's in the interactions where things didn't go right that I've learned how to hear that voice inside of me, and how experience has taught me to trust myself more. Life can be quite uncomfortable, and sometimes we're just in it- there's no way around it. But when we take the time to remember we're on a journey, not always needing to be at a destination, not needing to be perfect, but really A...2020-07-1343 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiThe Inner Control FreakThis week I come face to face with my inner control freak. The part of me that tries to protect myself and my loved ones by doubling down on every little thing so I feel like everything will be okay. Somewhere inside I know this doesn't work- but as my work during this pandemic begins again, my deep fears are rising and I find myself grasping for control.2020-07-0737 minA Bit From Within with Felicia Marti10 Minutes to Make a DifferenceAs I've been striving to find the balance between actually being IN the moment instead of rushing from one moment to the next, I've rediscovered some of my motivation and this great technique that helps me to get stuff done, without obsessing. All it takes is 10 minutes. 10 undistracted minutes to make progress, work towards something, or complete a task. For me this has helped me create more balance, and I'd love to know what you think of it and how it works for you2020-06-2935 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiLetting Go Before A New BeginningThere's a special overlap as a new chapter begins where an old one ends. As we celebrate the beginning of summer, the solstice, and the possibilities the rest of this year holds- we also move towards shorter days, closer to the end of this year, and the reckoning of the intentions that may not have worked out like we thought they would.2020-06-2328 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiRealign & Reconnect during Retrograde SeasonThis week's episode will inspire you to take a closer look what's happening in your world! This inner work is inspired by what's happening astrologically with the planets as many are in retrograde right now (which means appearing as through they're moving backward). I love using moments like these to focus on "re" words, which is what I share with you during this week's chat.2020-06-1639 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSitting with Feeling LostFor times when you're feeling a bit lost, maybe it's okay to sit in that place, and understand you won't be there forever.2020-06-0833 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSelf Transformation: relying on yourself to create changeSo often we can forget that we've come so far already, and that self transformation comes in stages.2020-06-0244 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiAssumptions: How They Show Up and What We Can Do About ItAssumptions can negatively impact us, so here we'll flip the script and examine our own assumptions that we carry in life.2020-05-2734 minA Bit From Within with Felicia MartiSelf Care: What does this actually mean?What does self care actually mean? Do you take good care of yourself or do you find yourself going through the motions. Today we dive into this topic and offer a few helpful reminders to hopefully transform the way you think about taking care of yourself.2020-05-1934 min