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Kind and ValiantThe HARD TRUTH about technology and social media + 9 ways to STOP these things from happening to YOU!Hi friends!
Welcome to another episode of Kind and Valiant! In the first half of this episode, we talk about technology, social media, how they affect our mental health, and the greatest conspiracy of them all—as revealed by our very special guests, “K” and “V.” To finish off the episode, the second half of it is then used to give you tangible ways to avoid falling into the pitfalls of social media/social comparisons so you can keep loving and living your best life!
As always, we (Kindy and Val) want to send...2024-08-0255 minKind and Valiant10 things to do NOW to heal your inner child (healing from trauma while making friendship bracelets)Hi there! Welcome to another episode of Kind and Valiant! In this episode, we touch on all things inner child work—specifically, what we did to heal ours and 10 tips we would give to those wanting to do the same, with some additional fun childhood stories, dad jokes, and some wholesome friendship bracelet-making!
For specific topics discussed in this episode, here are the time cards for you to skip to what you want to learn/hear about:
1:07 – Remembering our childhood looks
3:33 – Bonding Experience/Activity: Friendship Bracelets
4:40 – Seeing Ghos...2024-07-271h 11Kind and ValiantStaying Kind and Valiant: From Trauma to Not Giving a F***Welcome to Kind and Valiant, a podcast intended to provide hope and reassurance for anyone feeling a little lost, hopeless, stuck, uncertain of what to do with their life, or simply wanting to grow one step closer to living their best life! We are beyond excited and super grateful to have you here! With each episode, we hope to provide you with a safe place to feel like you can be your most authentic and goofiest self while learning ways to heal and empower yourself, build better relationships with those around you, and have a good time with us!
...2024-07-181h 09Kind and ValiantThe Hard Truth Behind How Self-Love & Manifesting Peace, Freedom & Wholeness WorksSelf-love and manifesting are often glamorized as picture-perfect things that you seemingly get with ease and time. The hard truth, however, is that TRUE self-love involves something else entirely. It involves stepping into your truest authenticity. Hence, in this episode, we’re going to dive into what that really means and why it is important that you do so…NOW because:
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Although the path may differ for every person, every successful journey starts with the commitment and intentio...2024-03-2314 minKind and ValiantFeeling a little lonely, anxious, insecure, unappreciated, or otherwise lost? Here's one for you ♥️With the holiday season upon us, here’s one for anyone who may be in need of a little extra love, hope, and reassurance—whether that be now or in the future (for whenever you may be listening to or watching this), along with an additional note/letter from my heart (found below):
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Hello friend, acquaintance, or just listener/watcher of this episode!
I know it may not be much coming from someone that you probably don’t know that well, but trust me when I say you are ea...2023-12-0819 minKind and ValiantIs Happiness a Choice? Here's How/Why it is (Kinda) & a Recipe for Peruvian Tallarines VerdesA question that I often get is, "how are you so happy/positive?" It was a question that I often pondered and used to also ask myself whenever I encountered someone who just seemed to radiate love and positivity.
A lot of internal work and various certifications later, I can now articulate the ways in which I "chose" to be happy (or at least, how I found that within myself) by discussing the specific theories that led to those changes within me and what psychology, sociology, philosophy, and spirituality has to say about the idea of happiness being a...2023-10-2742 minKind and ValiantIdentifying a Lack of Self-Love with a Side of Banana Goodness!Hey, y'all! In this episode, I talk about the signs I saw within myself that I later realized were manifestations/indications of a lack of self-love. Hopefully, by talking about these things, you can reflect on how they may be present in your life so you can then find ways to change how you may be loving yourself and, with that, how you may be showing up in the world, on your journey to your higher self!
As always, we also include a dish from my top shelf--which, for this one, is banana bread (kinda)! So, whether you want...2023-10-0526 minKind and Valiant"The Higher Shelf" Podcast & A Little Guidance For Those Going Through It: You Got This!I am super excited to be back and have exciting news for the new direction that this podcast is taking. With that, I included a message of hope and reassurance for anyone going through a rough time right now--you are not alone in your struggles and will get through it.
Within this episode, I discuss some of the greatest lessons I learned and implemented to transform my life from lack, unalignment, and hopelessness to gratitude, abundance, and hope for everything that has yet to come--and announce the big changes coming to the podcast, which will now be "The Higher...2023-09-2233 minKind and ValiantThe power of surrender: Mindfulness tips to let go of control so things can flowIn this episode, I discuss where the need for control might stem from, some common misconceptions about what “letting go” means, why it is often difficult for us to surrender to life, and mindfulness ways to overcome those difficulties and fears so you can start manifesting the life you want by letting go of the need to control and finally allowing things to flow.
As always, check this episode out on YouTube.com for some deleted scenes and bonus content! And don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share the channel to sup...2023-07-2131 minKind and ValiantFrom Hating Ourselves to Skinny to Loving Ourselves to Healthy, with Natasha Sioui
In this 2-episode series, we dive into the world of fitness and nutrition and the impact that it can have on one’s mental health when it comes to the possible development of eating disorders and how we overcame those fears and struggles in our own journey towards a “healthy” lifestyle.
For the second part of this series, I talk about my fitness journey, and then Natasha and I share some advice we would we had known and what we ultimately learned to shift our mindset from hating ourselves into skinny into l...2023-06-2733 minKind and ValiantOvercoming Eating Disorders and the Toxicity of Diet Culture and Weight Loss with Natasha SiouiIn this 2-episode series, we dive into the world of fitness and nutrition and the impact that it can have on one’s mental health when it comes to the possible development of eating disorders and how we overcame those fears and struggles in our own journey towards a “healthy” lifestyle.
For the first part of this series, Natasha opens up about her fitness journey, shares some of the mistakes she made along the way, and discusses all the ways she was able to form a better relationship with food and her body.
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Kind and ValiantHow limiting beliefs are holding you back and how to overcome themIt’s you. You’re the problem.
Well, more so your thoughts and what are referred to as limiting beliefs, which may be affecting you way more than you even realize. Not to worry though because there is a way to combat and change them—which is what we talk all about in this episode!
Be sure to check out the YouTube format of this episode for some deleted scenes, bloopers, and costumes, as we throw "shade” on limiting beliefs and celebrate national eyewear day. And don’t forget to follow...2023-06-0632 min
Kind and ValiantAffirmations to foster forgiveness towards yourself and othersIn this new bonus segment of the podcast, the main ideas and takeaways of the previous episode are discussed and reiterated for anyone who may not be entirely interested in the science and details of the topic discussed but instead wants the main new ways that they could think about themselves or their specific circumstances, based on the subject previously discussed.
The last episode covered forgiveness, so the affirmations pertain to extending and receiving forgiveness and compassion toward/from others and, more importantly, yourself. If you’ve never heard or done affirmations, this also serves as...2023-05-2717 min
Kind and ValiantThe tea on forgiveness, how to foster more of it, and…turtles?This episode touches on the great freedom, power, and healing that comes from extending and receiving forgiveness and compassion toward/from others and, more importantly, yourself.
The common misconceptions about forgiveness are first discussed, followed by some tangible steps and psychological tips you can implement to foster a more forgiving and welcoming attitude! So, whether you’re trying to forgive others, forgive yourself, seek forgiveness, or otherwise just want to hear more about how those things can help in every aspect of your health, this episode is for you!
Be sure to check out the YouTube format of this episode for a s...2023-05-2437 minKind and ValiantA brief introduction, words of encouragement, and…dinosaurs with dad jokes?Like I enjoy doing with all things, I wanted to start this podcast with some gratitude and appreciation--this time, for you (the listener) and everything you bring into this world! I may not personally know you, but I greatly appreciate you being here and checking out this podcast.
To help anyone that may not know who I am, this episode introduces me, Valeria Infante (the host). I also talk about this podcast’s purpose and provide you with some words of encouragement/empowerment for wherever you are in your mental health journey/life!
2023-05-0915 min