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Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastA NEURODIVERGENT RANTEPISODE #49 “A NEURODIVERGENT RANT” As a neurodivergent individual, this is Sandra’s ranting rebellion against the concept that there is a norm or a “normal” that we are all being compared to or measured against. This wild rant of an episode is inviting us to recognize, embrace, accept, respect, and celebrate our neurodivergence. We are all unique creative geniuses. We are all individuals. We are unique characters here on the Great Stage of Life and all our traits, characteristics, and/or challenges are part of the beauty of who we are. Life is about discovering what the be...2025-07-1931 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastEVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT IN THE ENDEPISODE #48 “EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT IN THE END” In this episode, Sandra takes us on another exploration of a phrase that she has said to her daughters all their lives: “Everything is alright in the end. If it isn’t alright, it isn’t the end.” This is a masterclass in approaching life as the playwright of our own story. Recognizing that we are not only playing this character, but we are writing this masterpiece that we call our life. Playing a character in a story of our own creation means that everything in our life is a choice t...2025-06-2735 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastGARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUTEPISODE #47 “GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT” In this episode, Sandra explores the meaning and impact of a phrase she has said to her kids for decades: “Garbage in, garbage out.” What is the value of what we are offering to our body, mind, and spirit? Our reality is our creation. We are generating, nurturing, and cultivating the reality in which we live. As Sandra says, “What we are imagining is the paint we are throwing on the canvas of our life!” And just as a steady diet of junk food will have a degenerative, detrimental effects on our bodies, a st...2025-06-2127 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTAKING CONSCIOUS RESPONSE-ABILITY FOR THE POWER OF OUR THOUGHTSEPISODE #46 “TAKING CONSCIOUS RESPONSE-ABILITY FOR THE POWER OF OUR THOUGHTS” Sandra talks a lot about how fast people think. Every thought, every imagining, every visualization (whether or not we are conscious of it) is creating our reality. Our response-ability is about choosing what we are going to imagine, visualize, focus on, and intend. Our imagination is a creative force, and whatever we are envisioning, we are creating. It’s 100% up to each of us to choose how we use this incredibly powerful creative tool. In this episode, Sandra gives us great steps and tactics for focusin...2025-06-1423 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastCOMMITTING TO OUR GENIUSEPISODE #45 COMMITTING TO OUR GENIUS Each of us is a genius in some way, in our OWN way. Everyone is a unique creative genius and the operative word there is “unique.” So, can we start saying “Yes, and…” to our genius? Remember that comparison and competition are the things that make us feel like we can’t or shouldn’t explore, expect, respect, and share our genius. We don’t know what the impact of our unique creativity can be if we don’t actually accept it and offer it. In this episode, Sandra invites us to make a commit...2025-06-0730 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastSHARING OUR ASSUMPTIONSEPISODE #44 “SHARING OUR ASSUMPTIONS” This wisdom filled episode takes us into a deep exploration of how to recognize and shift the assumptions that we are making and unconsciously imposing on those around us. When we decide or assume how another player on the Great Stage of Life is feeling or thinking, it is attached to our presets, our fears, and our limiting beliefs. When we share our assumptions with another, consciously or unconsciously, we are out of alignment. When we assume how someone else feels, thinks, or “is,” we are responding out of fear. Sandra reminds us...2025-05-3029 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastRECOGNIZING AND ALIGNING WITH OUR TRUTHEPISODE #43 RECOGNIZING AND ALIGNING WITH OUR TRUTH What is our authentic truth? How do we know if we are in alignment with our soulful self? How do we align with our truth? We are here on planet earth at a time when there is so much information and so many conflicting perspectives on “the truth.” In this episode, Sandra reminds us that our truth comes from within, not from without. Our soulful self knows the truth. Sandra gives us 6 ways we can shift, adjust, explore, learn, and grow to be in alignment with our own truth...2025-05-2336 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastCONSCIOUSLY YES, AND-ING OUR UNCONSCIOUS TRAUMA RESPONSESEPISODE #42 CONSCIOUSLY YES, AND-ING OUR UNCONSCIOUS TRAUMA RESPONSES Our presets, our limiting beliefs, and our unconscious trauma responses show up as us blocking of ourselves or us blocking opportunities as our protective personality works hard to protect us from trauma. In this episode, Sandra helps us recognize how we block ourselves from showing up authentically when we default to Fight, Flight, Fear, or Fawning, and how we can move from those unconscious responses to conscious offers. This episode is filled with Spontaneously Brilliant fundamental strategies for interrupting our unconscious responses and replacing them with acts of...2025-05-1834 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastQ&A WITH KATIE PRESTONEPISODE #41 “Q&A WITH KATIE PRESTON” In this first Q&A episode of the Spontaneous Brilliance Podcast, actress Katie Preston joins Sandra to ask her questions about actually living the principles in Spontaneous Brilliance. This spontaneous conversation is a deep dive into recognizing and honoring boundaries in all sorts of relationships and circumstances that we are currently experiencing in our lives. Join Katie and Sandra in this beautifully loaded chat about the real world applications of the concepts and tools in Spontaneous Brilliance. And now that Katie has stepped up and started the conversa...2025-05-0336 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTHE JOURNEYEPISODE #40 “THE JOURNEY” In this milestone 40th episode, Sandra invites us to take a breath and focus our awareness on this journey through life each of us are on. Muse along with her regarding our journey and the fact that we are here as conscious creators, allowing our creative imagination to take flight, taking personal responsibility for that flight, and taking inspired action in pursuit of that flight. We are here on this journey for the sheer fun of learning, growing, and evolving through the experiences that we have. Our soulful self came here to experi...2025-04-2517 min
The Steady CoachFree yourself from PANIC & ANXIETY for chronic symptom recovery: interview w/Michelle CavanaughStart here: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Panic and anxiety are often what keeps people stuck in chronic symptoms, and they are nearly universal experiences for people dealing with PPPD, MdDS, vestibular migraine, other medically-unexplained chronic dizziness, and other non-dizziness symptoms like pain, hyperacusis, chronic fatigue and tinnitus. In this interview, you will learn how the art of "being" instead of "doing" is the key to freeing you from the panic and anxiety. You will also learn exactly how to respond in the moment when you feel panic. About Michelle: Michelle is licensed by the state...2025-04-231h 11
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastYES, BUT…EPISODE #39 “YES, BUT…” In our metaphorical metaphysical guide to life that is Spontaneous Brilliance, we know that “Yes, and…” is a game of accepting and offering. It's a game that, when applied to the great stage of life, keeps us actively in the ping pong match of response-ability. We understand that the “and” is all important because that is where our offer lies. However, “Yes, and…” has a sister game: “Yes, but…” which is a game of accepting and blocking. Unfortunately in life, many of us unconsciously default to “Yes, but…” And in improv as in life, when we do, we are negating...2025-04-1930 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastINSPIRATION - COMMUNICATING WITH OUR SOULFUL SELFEPISODE #38 “INSPIRATION - COMMUNICATING WITH OUR SOULFUL SELF” As Sandra has often said, “There is no shortage of brilliance on this planet, just a reluctance to offer it and a resistance to accepting it.” Well (as she points us to us), the “reluctance” and “resistance” is coming from us. We are on a journey of becoming conscious creators, but that means that we have to notice our inspiration. Our soulful self is communicating with us constantly and consistently, but our awareness is off. Unfortunately, we value listening to what others think, want, and do more than we value what...2025-04-1337 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastWHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO BE 100% RESPONSE-ABLE?EPISODE #37 “WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO BE 100% RESPONSE-ABLE?” In this powerful and wisdom filled episode, Sandra reminds us that we are here in this 24/7 Improvisation on the Great State of Life on purpose. We have a response-ability for our choices in our performance. Sandra takes us on a step-by-step journey through the process of accepting and offering our way through our performance. She challenges us and clarifies for us how we can own our choices of how we are offering, accepting, and especially how we are blocking each step along the way. And...2025-04-0531 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastUNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUR UNIQUE CREATIVE GENIUSEPISODE #36 “UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUR UNIQUE CREATIVE GENIUS” In this episode, Sandra brings us to a deeper understanding of the remarkable power in discovering where your genius lies, and then sharing it on purpose. She draws a very marked distinction between creating and creativity. We are creating all the time, constantly, with every thought word, and deed. Conversely, creativity is the method we use to create consciously and intentionally. Together, we journey into a detailed exploration of Creativity as Sandra defines it: “Creativity is the conscious and deliberate evolutionary process of develo...2025-03-2928 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastDEFINING YOURSELFEPISODE #35 “DEFINING YOURSELF” Sandra starts this episode with the question, “Do we spend more time defining ourselves or explaining ourselves?” She takes us on this Spontaneously Brilliant exploration of what it means to define ourselves. Defining ourselves comes from having the curiosity, openness, and courage to learn, grow, and discover our way to how we wish to show up as our character on the Great Stage of Life. Explaining ourselves is blocking that is based in the past, in limiting beliefs, and in the protective personality defending out of fear. We are not defined by any aspect...2025-03-1429 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastYES, AND-ING THE TOUGH STUFFEPISODE #34 “YES, AND-ING THE TOUGH STUFF” This episode is overflowing with reminders and specific steps we can take to thrive as conscious creators even in times of extraordinary conflict and challenge. In the current state of our world, the important thing to remember is that we are in a 24/7 improv, which means that we are in a constant process of accepting (YES) and offering (AND…). YES, I see what is happening and yes, I do not agree with it, AND this is how I choose to respond to it. Accept means acknowledge. Offer means find the love...2025-03-0725 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTHE CREATIVE POWER OF OUR WORDSEPISODES #33 “THE CREATIVE POWER OF OUR WORDS” In this episode, Sandra reminds us that our words focus the energy of creation. When we don’t understand the creative power of our words, we can create things that we don’t recognize or intend. We are responsible for all that we create, consciously and unconsciously. We are practicing powerful magic every day in the words we think and say. We’re talking all the time, telling our story and creating the world in which we live. We need to do it mindfully, listening before we speak, recognizing...2025-03-0151 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastPURE POTENTIALITYTITLE: “PURE POTENTIALITY” EPISODES #32 “PURE POTENTIALITY” In this field of infinite possibility, we have the potential of getting in alignment with what we came here to experience. When you are living your purpose, you have the potential in every moment to create your life consciously and vibrate in alignment with your sacred purpose. The only limits we have are the ones that we have decided to agree with. Our soulful self came here to experience through the character (our egoic self) that which we recognize as us. We are here because our soulful...2025-02-2143 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastSHIFTING OUR ABUNDANCE PARADIGMEPISODES #31 “SHIFTING OUR ABUNDANCE PARADIGM” We live in a field of pure potentiality, and yet all of us at some point feel lack. In this episode, Sandra takes us on an exploration of our abundance paradigm. She then give us the keys to shifting our paradigm to allow us to be in abundance in each and every day, in every aspect of our lives. And remember, this podcast is for you! Join Sandra at the intersection of personal responsibility, creative imagination, and inspired action. If you have a topic you want to discu...2025-02-1436 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastOFFERING THE GIFT OF LOVEEPISODES #30 “OFFERING THE GIFT OF LOVE” In this episode, Sandra reminds us to offer the energy of love to all those who show up in our lives and to ourselves. In acting as in life, everything is about relationship, and we each have response-ability to find the love in all seven types of relationships in our life: 1) self 2) other human beings 3) other living creatures 4) objects 5) systems 6) our environment 7) the Universe. We are asked to find the love, share the love, and lean into...2025-02-0728 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTAKING THE BASICS INTO OVERDRIVEEPISODES #29 “TAKING THE BASICS INTO OVERDRIVE” This return to the basic concepts in the Metaphorical Metaphysical Guide to Life is so much more than a review. This is an exploration of how we can move from the theoretical or occasional use of these concepts into a daily practice. Sandra helps us remember how to actively choose to employ Spontaneous Brilliance in every aspect of this beautiful, glorious story each of us is writing as divine beings who cast ourselves in our role in our own production on the Great Stage of Life. And...2025-02-0130 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastWHAT AM I TRYING TO TEACH ME?EPISODES #28 “WHAT AM I TRYING TO TEACH ME?” In this episode, Sandra walks us through an enlightening session she recently had with one of her coaching clients. This client was challenged by critical thoughts about their past experiences and behaviors. Sandra takes us through the 3 steps to gain a deeper understanding of what it truly means to have 100% response-ability for our lives. She reminds us of the profound truth that each of us is a divine spark, a soul that is pure source energy playing our character here in a story of our own creation. We ar...2025-01-2533 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastYOUR DREAM DESTINATIONEPISODES #27 “YOUR DREAM DESTINATION” Rather than setting resolutions that we don’t stick to or planning for nothing at all, Sandra gives us steps to take to find, fall in love with, and commit to reaching our dream destination for the New Year and to let go of anything that will hold us back. We are each writing our story here on the great stage of life. This is a great jumpstart to get us to let go of the fear, embrace the obstacles, and take inspired action on this beautiful, love-filled journey to our dream d...2025-01-0431 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastCONSCIOUSLY CREATING YOUR MAGNIFICENT YEAR!EPISODES #26 “CONSCIOUSLY CREATING YOUR MAGNIFICENT YEAR” In this powerful episode, Sandra shows us how to take response-ability, as conscious creators, to approach each potentially magnificent moment with curiosity, playfulness, joy, love, excitement, and passion. Offering her 3 P’s (or 4, or 5 P’s) for consciously creating this coming year, Sandra helps us understand how to stop living life as merely a reactor, and choose to become the conscious, connected, fullest expression of our soulful selves in human form. There is something in every moment that will help us to move curiously, playfully, joyfully, lovingly, excitedly, and passionat...2024-12-2838 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastGIVING THE GIFT OF YOURSELFEPISODE #25 “GIVING THE GIFT OF YOURSELF” In this joyful season of giving, Sandra asks us to stop for a second and notice that we were each born with a magical, wonderful gift. In this episode, Sandra calls on us all to offer the precious gift of ourselves to those around us. She gives us actionable steps we can take to work through our fears, get past our presets, and develop our ability to freely and joyfully offer the gift of ourselves. It’s time to commit to giving that gift in ways large and small in every...2024-12-2022 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastWHAT AM I MAKING THIS MEAN ABOUT MEEPISODE #24 “WHAT AM I MAKING THIS MEAN ABOUT ME?” In this episode, Sandra takes us with her on this journey of exploration inspired by the question: “What am I making this mean about me?” Join her in this playful, powerful, and profound lesson on how we can notice and consciously respond to what we are thinking, feeling, and doing in each moment of pure potentiality. Sandra uses this question to help us see the beautiful, unconditional opportunities held in every moment as we grow toward the fullest expression of our soulful self here on the great stag...2024-12-1323 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastCONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP: DIRECTING ON THE GREAT STAGE OF LIFEIn this episode, Sandra explores and clarifies how each of us takes on the role of Leader (or “Director”) in our own production on the great stage of life. Whether parent, entrepreneur, teacher, friend, manager, or whatever leadership position you may hold, Sandra shares tremendous insights how each of us can take on our leadership role consciously and purposefully. Yes! You are a leader! And, there are specific qualities and practices that Sandra shares to help you be a completely conscious leader, guiding into fruition the most beautiful purposeful production of your life. As always, remembe...2024-12-0630 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTHE MIRROR IMAGE OF THE GOLDEN RULEEPISODE #22 “THE MIRROR IMAGE OF THE GOLDEN RULE” Sandra flips the script that we all know as “do unto others” to help us explore what our lives might be like if we “do unto ourselves as we would do unto others.” And if it’s hard to get into that practice, Sandra invites you to write her an email at infor@spontaneousbrilliance.com or sign up for a free laser coaching session with her at www.sandracavanaugh.com so that she can not only be your accountability buddy, but help you offer the love, grace, and empowering b...2024-11-1526 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastJOYEPISODE #21 “JOY” Join Sandra for this uplifting and joyful exploration of joy! In the episode, Sandra shows us how to find the joy in “what is.” We must remember, or perhaps realize for the first time, that joy is not a reaction, joy is not circumstantial, joy is the essence of who we are. If we believe that joy is subject to what happens in our life, then we will only be joyful when we have judged what is happening to be worthy of experiencing joy. If we believe that joy is subject to what happens...2024-11-0825 min
Peaceful ExitThe Other Side of Yet with Michelle HordMichelle Hord, author of 'The Other Side of Yet,’ recounts the devastating loss of her daughter, Gabrielle, who was murdered by her ex-husband. The conversation delves into how Michelle navigated her grief and transformed it into action, hope, and resilience. She reflects on her faith, the support of her community, and how starting the nonprofit Gabrielle's Wings has helped pain into action. Michelle also discusses the personal impact of other significant losses in her life and the importance of allowing oneself to feel joy again.Find Michelle’s book at: https://michelledhord.com/the-other-side-of-yet2024-11-0536 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastASSUMING BRILLIANCEEPISODE #20 “ASSUMING BRILLIANCE As Sandra says: “There is no shortage of brilliance on this planet, just a reluctance to offer it and a resistance to accepting it.” Imagine how our world would change, imagine how our relationships would change if we assumed that every person we came in contact with was brilliant and we treated them in that way! We must assume that our job as a fellow player on the great stage of life, as a fellow human being, is to recognize, nurture, and respect that brilliance. When we see one another and ourselves through a p...2024-11-0237 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastACCEPTING YOUR PERFECTEPISODE #19 “ACCEPTING YOUR PERFECT” When we chose to come into this life as this character on the great stage of life, we meant to show up as the human being we are. We are therefore perfectly ourselves. We are perfectly suited to bring our perfectly unique brilliance to the world. For this time, in this place, you’re here for a reason. And you are absolutely perfectly suited to meet that purpose you came here to bring to fruition. In this episode, Sandra helps us to remember that we are perfect versions of ourselves, and we must...2024-10-1215 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastPLAYING THIS ROLE, AT THIS TIME, ON THE GREAT STAGE OF LIFEEPISODE #18 “PLAYING THIS ROLE, AT THIS TIME, ON THE GREAT STAGE OF LIFE” Everyone is a spiritual being having a human experience, not just the ones that we like and understand. In this episode, Sandra helps us remember that the principles of Spontaneous Brilliance apply to all circumstances and relationships that we find ourselves in–personally, locally, and globally. Together, we will walk through how we can apply the techniques, precepts, and practices of the metaphorical, metaphysical guide that is Spontaneous Brilliance intentionally, purposefully, and consciously. As always, remember that this podcast is...2024-10-0540 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTRUSTING THE TEXT WITHINWhen an actor prepares to play a role on the stage, they analyze the text to learn all that they can about their character. But as we strive to authentically play our character on the great stage of life, where is our text? Many of us default to ancient texts, or even the teachings of someone in our own time–like an author, speaker, or podcaster. Sandra helps us to remember that the only way to know the real truth of the character we are playing here and now is to access the text within. That is where our ow...2024-09-2813 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastFINDING YOUR BLISSIn this episode Sandra takes accepting your role to the next level. Finding Your Bliss shows us that in order to show up authentically on this great stage of life, we have to find the bliss, the passion, the purpose that is calling to us. If we offer what we were born to bring onto the planet and we do not block that calling inside of us, that is how we fully and completely accept the role that we came here to play. Finding the love at the center of how we intended to show up on this planet, weed...2024-09-2020 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastACCEPTING YOUR ROLE Each of us is perfectly cast in the role we are playing on the great stage of life. You were born with the perfect qualities and abilities to play that role. And yet, we all tend to spend a great deal of time and attention judging whether or not we are good enough just as we are. In this episode, Sandra helps us to see that all the inherent talents, qualities, abilities, propensities, and even the perceived challenges that make up our unique character are all wonderfully perfect. We have to begin by fundamentally accepting that everything about us...2024-09-1320 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastSPONTANEOUS THOUGHT - WHERE GENIUS RESIDESIn this essential episode, Sandra helps us recognize the profound importance of Spontaneous thought in our process of conscious creation. Most of us don’t allow, celebrate or explore our spontaneous thoughts. But that is where our genius is hiding, just waiting for us to grab ahold of it, nurture it, and most importantly share it. Join us for this simple reminder that when we open up to that spontaneous thought, we open up to the possibility of brilliance. And, as always, remember that this podcast is for you! Join Sandra at the intersection of perso...2024-08-3125 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastIMAGINATION - THE PLAYGROUND OF THE SOULIn this episode, Sandra reminds us that our imagination is our most important and powerful form of thought–a conscious and deliberate use of it is how we playfully and purposefully access the field of infinite possibilities. As Sandra says, “Our imagination is the bridge between the soul and the mind. It’s the way in which we bring what might be into what is.” Join us for this fun and inspirational exploration of your imagination, or what Sandra calls The Playground of Your Soul! And, as always, remember that this podcast is for you! Join Sandra...2024-08-2318 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastTHE MYTHOLOGY OF CREATIVITYIn this episode, Sandra literally redefines creativity itself, as she reminds us that every human being we encounter is a unique creative genius (including ourselves). We have so many misperceptions and misunderstandings regarding creativity that we lose faith in the creativity of ourselves and all those around us. We have even gone so far as to identify a so-called “creativity crisis.” But there is no such thing!!! Our creativity isn’t broken! Our understanding of it is. In this uplifting and truly defining episode, Sandra gets to the heart of what it means to be a Conscious Creator. And...2024-08-1633 min
The Anxiety Chicks176. The D.A.R.E Response: An Anxiety and Panic Attacks Recovery Program ft. Michelle Cavanaugh LCSWGet ready for the anxiety healing episode Alison has been eagerly anticipating! If you’re not familiar with the DARE method for overcoming anxiety, you won’t want to miss this conversation. The Chicks welcome DARE Coach Michelle Cavanaugh, LCSW, MBA, to discuss how this transformative program has helped millions find relief from anxiety and panic attacks. Tune in to learn about the principles of the DARE method and how it can change your relationship with anxiety for the better!MIchelle is licensed by the state of New York as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW...2024-08-1048 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastWELL MEANING MONKEYSThe Metaphorical Metaphysical Guide to Life that is Spontaneous Brilliance was inspired by Sandra’s two favorite metaphors. In this inspirational episode Sandra focuses on her second favorite metaphor: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein. How do we show up fully as the wonderful fish, giraffes, and pangolins that we are in a world where the systems we live, learn, and work within are designed by and for the “well meaning monkeys”? And, as always, r...2024-08-1026 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastRELATIONSHIPSSandra takes us on a deep dive into the concept of our Relationships. She takes us through the 7 types of relationships that we experience here on the Great Stage Of Life with 1) Ourselves, 2) Other People, 3) Other Living Creatures, 4)Things, 5)Systems, 6) Our Environment, and 7) The Universe. Join us on this festive journey of understanding our response-ability for offering, accepting, and not blocking in each of our relationships. Join us for this aha-rich exploration of how each of us can develop a more conscious and loving relationship with ourselves as well as everyone and everything else on the planet! And, as...2024-08-0239 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastBlocking OurselvesEach of us is a unique creative genius! So why is it so hard for us to believe that is true?! When our spontaneous ideas come to us, every one of us has a default tendency to want to block those ideas from being expressed. Sandra reminds us to say “Yes, And….” to the offers that come to us from our soulful selves and to continue to focus on the positive, find the love, and take inspired action to make offers into our own lives. Our job as players here on the great stage of life is to make our offe...2024-07-2734 min
Spontaneous Brilliance PodcastUNITING OUR TWO SELVESWho are our two selves? Join Sandra as she takes us deeper into the metaphorical metaphysical guide to help us fully accept our role as both the player and the character on the Great Stage of Life. Learn the 3 Keys to uniting our two selves (with a special 4th Key that’s a Key to the Keys). Let’s authentically express oursleves in this field of infinite possibilities. It’s time to stand center stage and fully accept the person we came here to be! And, as always, remember that this podcast is for you! Join Sandra at the...2024-07-1929 min
IBS Freedom PodcastThe Anxiety Paradox with Michelle Cavanaugh - IBS Freedom Podcast #174Anxiety and IBS are close friends that enable each other–which can keep you stuck! Did you know that many popular anxiety strategies actually may make your anxiety worse? The episode, the gals are joined by anxiety expert, Michelle Cavanaugh, who explains why many popular anxiety approaches don’t work and provides simple and unique strategies to help you finally face your fears head on. Love this episode?Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :)Nikki's Info:- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth- Instagram: @Gut.Micro...2024-05-061h 22
DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastWhen Anxiety Doesn't Equal Danger | EP 062In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco's discussion emphasized the importance of distinguishing between calmness and safety, challenging the misconception that not being calm equates to danger. They covered topics such as trauma, the coexistence of anxiety with conditions like eating disorders, and the application of DARE principles to daily challenges.Michelle and Aida also shared insights on handling memories of dark times, reframing thoughts, and providing a lighter touch to anxiety-related issues, offering practical advice to listeners on navigating recovery.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful....2024-03-091h 04DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastNavigating Panic Attacks and Cultivating Acceptance in the Anxious Mind | EP 061In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco took on the challenge of navigating panic attacks, urging listeners to embrace acceptance instead of struggling to force calmness. They delved into the concept of anxiety recovery, advocating for a shift from frenetic activity to mindful presence and a willingness to allow sensations to arise and fade without resistance.Aida and Michelle also explored the role of urges and willingness in breaking the cycle of anticipatory anxiety. Overall, the episode provides insights into a holistic approach to anxiety recovery, encouraging acceptance and breaking ingrained cycles.2024-02-171h 07DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastHow to Embrace the Discomfort to Empower Anxiety Recovery | EP 060In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco touched on various topics, including the challenge of seeking support for panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of community and shared insights on handling anxiety, addressing questions about depersonalization and driving. Michelle and Aida encouraged a gradual shift towards self-reliance and discussed the dynamics of thoughts in anxiety recovery. The key takeaway of this podcast episode was to accept discomfort and develop healthier relationships with emotions. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: www.dareresponse.com2024-02-031h 07DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastEmbracing Discomfort: Navigating Anxiety's Physical Sensations | EP 059In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco will guide you through understanding physical sensations associated with anxiety. They advocate for accepting discomfort, letting go of the "why" spiral, and practicing mindfulness and defusion techniques. Michelle shared a personal experience of physical discomfort, emphasizing the importance of accepting heightened states and avoiding pre-involvement. Together with Aida, they discussed the impact of sensitivity, rationality in anxiety, and the need to feel bothered. They also touched on the challenge of accepting bodily sensations and the importance of shifting focus.We hope you...2024-01-201h 04DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastOvercoming Anxiety and Adrenaline Surges Through Acceptance | EP 058In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco addressed one DARE community member's question about experiencing random adrenaline surges, attributing it to sensitization rather than panic disorder. They stressed the significance of normalization and encourage tuning in or out of sensations rather than obsessing over why they occur. Michelle and Aida also highlighted the core principle of DARE - accepting uncomfortable feelings instead of seeking to eliminate them, ultimately empowering individuals to conquer anxiety and regain control.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here...2024-01-0657 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastLiving with Anxiety: Embracing What Is and Letting Go of Control | EP 057In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed anxiety and how to deal with it effectively. They emphasized that anxiety is not a problem that needs to be fixed, but rather a normal human experience that can be handled with the right approach. They introduced the concept of "defusion," which involves stepping back from your thoughts and feelings and observing them without judgment. This allows you to accept anxiety as simply a part of your experience, without getting caught up in the struggle to control it.Aida and Michelle also talked about the...2023-12-231h 04DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastPowerful Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks | EP 056In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed common patterns and questions related to overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of simplifying the process and finding commonalities in individuals' struggles. This podcast episode covers topics such as the significance of accepting and allowing anxiety, and the need to challenge distorted perceptions.Michelle and Aida encouraged a proactive approach, advocating for running towards anxiety rather than avoiding it, and highlight the role of the DARE app in supporting individuals worldwide.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.2023-12-091h 07DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastLearning to Deal with Unpleasant Emotions Caused by Anxiety | EP 055In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco talked about the nature of anxiety and how to deal with it. They explained that anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. They also emphasized the importance of understanding physical symptoms, such as jelly legs and a spinning head, during social interactions. Their discussion revolves around the misfiring of the stress response, normalizing uncomfortable bodily sensations, and encouraging listeners to treat their body's alerts as safe.Additionally, Michelle and Aida explored the concept of not overanalyzing thoughts, allowing for a...2023-11-251h 00DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastWhy Trying to Control Anxiety Only Makes It Worse | EP 054In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco emphasized focusing on patterns rather than specific situations and highlight the importance of defusing anxiety through behavioral changes. They discussed the importance of accepting and allowing anxiety, rather than trying to fight it. They also talked about the different ways that people try to control anxiety, and why these methods often don't work. One of the key takeaways from this episode is that anxiety is not a threat, but a fear. When we try to control our anxiety, we are actually reinforcing the fear. Instead, we should focus...2023-11-111h 04DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastAnxiety After Panic: Practical Tips for Post-Attack | EP 053In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco engaged in a lively conversation addressing questions about handling anxiety after panic attacks. They discussed the importance of not trying to force oneself back into a state of calm immediately after a panic attack and instead, expect and accept the heightened state for a while. Michelle and Aida suggested to try and implement more relaxing things in your day-to-day life and setting a goal to keep stress levels normal. They also touched upon the misinterpretation of sensations and thoughts, encouraging listeners to adopt an attitude of...2023-10-211h 03DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastNavigating Anxiety, Exposure, and Normalizing Discomfort | EP 052In this podcast episode, DARE coach Michelle Cavanaugh addressed various questions about anxiety. Emphasizing the DARE approach, she encouraged surrendering the fight against anxiety rather than combatting it.Michelle delved into topics like exposure, bodily sensations, and the role of past experiences in anxiety, aiming to normalize discomfort and offer a broader understanding of the challenges faced by individuals.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: www.dareresponse.com2023-10-071h 03DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastEmbracing Anxiety: Building Tolerance and Finding Support | EP 051In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed various aspects of anxiety and panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of not trying to control anxiety but rather accepting it as a safe sensation. They encouraged building tolerance for discomfort and offered insights into managing ruminative thoughts.Michelle and Aida also touched on the concept of highly sensitive individuals and the need to trust people's ability to regulate their emotions. Overall, this podcast episode revolved around understanding and coping with anxiety in a supportive and empathetic manner.We hope you find this...2023-09-2359 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastHow to Stop Fighting Anxiety and Start Accepting It | EP 050In this podcast episode, DARE coach Michelle Cavanaugh began by saying that people often tried to find certainty or a solution to anxiety by reading books or articles, but she explained that this was not helpful. She explained that anxiety was a normal human emotion, and there was no one-size-fits-all solution. She then emphasized the importance of accepting anxiety rather than fighting it. She compared anxiety to a "whirr" that our bodies produced to alert us to danger. However, if we tried to suppress or ignore the "whirr," it would only get louder.Throughout the episode, Michelle...2023-09-091h 03DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastAcceptance and Defusion: Transforming Your Relationship with Anxiety | EP 049In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco talked about the importance of accepting anxiety and not engaging in the fight against it. They highlighted the concept of acceptance along with the idea that trying too hard to change thoughts can be counterproductive. They advise the audience to stop involving themselves in the looping thoughts and urges caused by anxiety and instead practice acceptance and defusion techniques to change their relationship with anxiety.Aida and Michelle also touched on the relationship between anxiety and fatigue, where constantly fighting anxiety throughout the day can lead...2023-08-2659 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastGrowing Tolerance and Accepting Uncertainty While Facing Anxiety and Panic | EP 048In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco answered numerous questions about anxiety and panic attacks. They talked about anxiety while driving, strategies to handle panic attacks, and the importance of trusting anxiety and other emotions rather than trying to eliminate them completely.Aida and Michelle also talked about the importance of growing tolerance and accepting uncertainty while facing anxiety and panic. Throughout this podcast episode, they encourage a shift from "doing" to "being" and understanding anxiety's role as an alert system, not as a harmful force.We hope you find this...2023-08-191h 05DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastUnderstanding Anxiety: The Difference Between Noticing vs. Checking In | EP 047In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed the difference between "noticing" and "checking in," particularly in relation to depersonalization and anxiety. They explained that noticing involves being aware of stimuli without much brain work, while checking in is an active search for something specific, often due to heightened awareness or resistance.Aida and Michelle emphasized the importance of accepting past mistakes and being non-judgmental about experiences. They also talked about handling discomfort and sensitization in anxiety, encouraging listeners to endure and resist the urge to fight discomfort. We hope you...2023-08-1259 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastThe Importance of Embracing Your Anxiety | EP 046In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco answered various questions and discussed experiences related to anxiety and panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of embracing anxiety and feeling safe in challenging situations. Aida and Michelle also talked about OCD and Existential Thoughts, highlighting the need to focus on feelings rather than trying to change thoughts. They also had a discussion on fear of sleeping alone and how acting safe can shift the body's response to fear. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here...2023-08-051h 05DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastSelf-Awareness and Acceptance: Keys to Conquering Anxiety | EP 045In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco addressed various questions and concerns related to anxiety. They discussed the normalcy of heightened anxiety during health scares and emphasize the importance of understanding automatic responses to anxiety. Michelle and Aida advocate for acceptance and allowing the body's natural regulation system to work, rather than attempting to control or fight anxiety. They also touch upon topics such as self-compassion and the role of storytelling in handling anxiety. Throughout this episode, the Michelle and Aida encourage listeners to be patient with themselves and approach anxiety with a...2023-07-2959 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastOvercoming Anxiety and Phobias Using the DARE Response | EP 044In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed various topics related to anxiety and phobias. They explored how the DARE response can be used to tackle specific phobias, such as the fear of throwing up. They emphasized that DARE is an overall mindset and not limited to specific techniques or strategies.Michelle and Aida also talked about depersonalization, existential thoughts, engaging with anxiety and depression, and promoting positive thinking. Throughout this episode, they encourage acceptance and awareness of one's thoughts and feelings, while challenging the need for control. We hope you...2023-07-221h 08DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastHow You Can Help Your Family and Friends to Support You on Your Journey | EP 043In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco talked about anxiety and the importance of having a support system. They shared their personal experiences and highlights the difficulty of effectively communicating one's needs to loved ones. They emphasized the need for support during anxious moments rather than trying to eliminate anxiety altogether. This podcast episode also touches on the issue of over-involvement and self-centeredness that can arise from anxiety and suggests involving others in activities to shift the focus away from anxiety. Aida and Michelle also talked about the challenge of balancing anxiety medication...2023-07-151h 00DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastThe Importance of Self-Compassion and How It Can Assist With Recovery | EP 042In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed the importance of self-compassion and how it can assist with recovery. Self-compassion plays a crucial role in the process of recovery. By cultivating self-compassion, we provide ourselves with the emotional support necessary to navigate the ups and downs of recovery. It allows us to acknowledge our pain and suffering without judgment, fostering a sense of validation and resilience. In this podcast episode, Aida talked about how mastering self-compassion or learning how to be compassionate towards yourself is just as hard as overcoming anxiety. Michelle then...2023-07-081h 04DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastNavigating Anxiety: Embracing Acceptance and Building Confidence | EP 040In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed various topics related to anxiety and panic attacks. They addressed a question about dealing with detachment from reality and emphasize the importance of accepting one's current state without putting excessive pressure on themselves to be fully present. Michelle and Aida explained that anxiety recovery involves developing an attitude of acceptance rather than solely relying on tools and techniques. This episode also touches on the experience of panic attacks, the fear of fear, and the process of building confidence by gradually facing uncomfortable situations. Overall, this...2023-06-2456 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastSleepless Anxiety: Understanding and Coping with Nocturnal Panic Attacks | EP 039In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco talked about nocturnal panic attacks. They address the challenges of experiencing panic attacks at night and offer advice on how to handle them. They also touched on the importance of seeking medical advice to rule out any underlying physical causes and emphasizes the need to address factors that may contribute to anxiety, such as stress, poor sleep hygiene, and lifestyle habits. Michelle and Aida also talked about the concept of desensitization and how it can help with anxiety. They encourage self-compassion and understanding, highlighting the natural...2023-06-171h 01DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastHeightened Awareness: Exploring Anxiety's Impact on Perception | EP 038In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco talked about anxiety and its effects on one's perception of reality. They explained how anxiety can create an overperception of reality where all senses are heightened leading to a feeling of something being wrong or a loss of grip on reality. They also discussed the role of heightened awareness in anxiety where the body's physiological response to danger is activated even in the absence of an actual threat, leading to a heightened state of alertness. Michelle and Aida touched on various aspects of anxiety, including handling...2023-06-101h 01DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastDARE to Recover: Personal Experiences and Strategies for Anxiety Recovery | EP 036For this podcast episode, DARE coach Michelle Cavanaugh was joined by Patrick Touhey - a long time member of the DARE community who have recovered from anxiety and panic attacks with the help of DARE.Michelle and Patrick talked about their personal experiences with anxiety and also shared insights on overcoming it. They emphasized the importance of patience, practice, and support in dealing with anxiety. They then discussed the need to shift perspectives and avoid victimizing oneself, focusing on personal responsibility and empowerment. Michelle and Patrick also addressed common challenges such as confusing thoughts with f...2023-05-271h 28DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastRunning Towards Fear: Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks | EP 035In this podcast episode, DARE coach Michelle Cavanaugh was joined by Barry McDonagh, the creator of DARE, wherein they discussed the prevalent issue of anxiety and its impact on individuals. They recalled a recent call they had with a health insurance consultant who revealed that anxiety disorders have become the number one concern for people across various demographics. The statistics showed that a staggering $77 billion was spent on mental health disorders in 2020, with anxiety disorder being the most prominent. Michelle and Barry then answered a question submitted by a member of the DARE community about encouraging a...2023-05-201h 02DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastAnxiety and Depersonalization/Derealization (DPDR) | EP031In this podcast episode, DARE founder Barry McDonagh joined DARE coach Michelle Cavanaugh. They talked about depersonalization and derealization, which are symptoms of anxiety. They talked about how to feel normal after experiencing these symptoms and how to avoid over-focusing on them. Barry and Michelle also discussed the importance of not assigning fear to these symptoms and how to stop checking in with them constantly.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: www.dareresponse.com2023-04-221h 05DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastWaking Up With Heart Racing: What To Do? | EP021DARE coaches Aida Beco and Michelle Cavanaugh answered a question about one of the most common sensations of anxiety - racing heart / heart palpitations. Listen to what they have to say on what you can do when you experience this, as well with other similar sensations of anxiety.In addition to this, Aida and Michelle also gave their advice on what you can do with the "embarrassment" you might feel with regards to your anxiety.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: https://www.dareresponse.com2023-02-0715 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastHow Emily Recovered From Anxiety With the Help of DARE | EP016For this podcast episode, DARE coach Michelle Cavanaugh was joined by DARE Alumni Emily Moreen. Emily shared her story from how she was prone to anxiety ever since she was little up to having major flare ups that went out of control as she was growing up. She talked about how DARE helped her overcome her anxiety after having it for almost her entire life, and also shared what made a huge difference in her journey to recovery.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: https://www.dareresponse.com2022-12-311h 16DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastThe Link Between Anxiety and Insomnia With Dr. Nishi Bhopal | EP015For this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco were joined by Dr. Nishi Bhopal M.D., an Integrative Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist and also a member of the DARE Advisory Board.Dr. Nishi, Michelle, and Aida talked about all things sleep - from sleep anxiety, insomnia, the connection between the two, and how one affects the other. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: https://www.dareresponse.com2022-12-241h 07DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastWhy Allowing Your Anxiety Is an Important Part of Your Recovery | EP014DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco were joined by Abbie Herring - a member of the DARE community since 2018, who made huge progress with the help of the DARE response. They talked about how allowing your anxiety and letting go of resistance is important part of your recovery. They also touched on the topic of driving anxiety, health anxiety, and more. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: https://www.dareresponse.com2022-12-171h 13DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastUnderstanding the Mechanics of Anxiety | EP013DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco explained the mechanics of anxiety - what is the scenario, the cause, the sensations, the "danger", and more. They also talked about how some people treat their anxious dicomfort with the "Must or Else" attitude, which in reality is the mindset for danger.We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.Learn more about DARE here: https://www.dareresponse.com2022-12-101h 11DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastWhy Your Fear of Discomfort Is What Makes Things Worse | EP012DARE coaches Aida Beco and Michelle Cavanaugh explained why your fear of discomfort or danger is what makes things worse. They also talked about the fear of going crazy, the logic of exposure, shared some advise about conquering the fear of driving on motorways, and a whole lot more! We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.2022-12-0334 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastHow DARE Can Help With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | EP 011Can DARE help with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder aka PTSD? Our DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco explained how you can use DARE in conjunction with PTSD. They also talked about how fear contributes to it. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful!2022-11-2628 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastAnxiety Dilemma: Is It a Setback or Not? | EP010Are you going through a setback? Or are you simply not making progress? DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco gave an honest-to-goodness answer to this common dilemma experienced with anxiety. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful!2022-11-1929 min
You Lost Me at NamasteWhat is a Channeler Anyway with Grace Cavanaugh for Guidance, Wisdom + PeaceHello friends! You are in for a treat today. Although this season is dedicated to all things BIOHACKING for wellness, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to interview the amazing spiritual guide Grace Cavanaugh and the cosmic intelligence collective of Osairah.Grace Cavanaugh is a second generation Channel, Clairvoyant, Clairaudient, Medium and Intuitive Psychic. She is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, graduating from the internationally acclaimed and accredited HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Certified Past Life Regression Therapist and Certified Guided Imagery Therapist. For the past 25+ years, she has been immersed in extensive spiritual practices including Sacred...2022-11-081h 25DARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastDealing With the Fear of Setbacks From Anxiety | EP008One of the most common topic in the DARE community is how to deal with setbacks / overcome setbacks. In this podcast episode, our DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco answered this frequently asked question. We hope you find this podcast episode helpful!2022-11-0425 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastWill Your Fear of Anti-Anxiety Medication Go Away? | EP 006One of the most asked about question is finally answered by our DARE coaches Aida Beco and Michelle Cavanaugh plus a whole lot more! We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.2022-10-2128 min
Mom RisingMake Decisions (with special guest speaker Michelle Cavanaugh)Learn why taking a long time to make a decision might not be the best decision. Thanks for listening reach out today for a free exploration session to see if coaching is a right fit for you. If you are interested in attending one of our wellness retreats go to https://bucketlistwellnessadventures.com/ for more information.2022-10-2032 minDARE: Panic & Anxiety Relief PodcastSpilling the Truth About Anxiety With Drew Linsalata of The Anxious Truth | EP 004Joining us for today's podcast episode is Drew Linsalata, the creator and host of The Anxious Truth - a panic, anxiety, and mental health podcast that’s been in full swing since 2014.In this podcast episode, Drew together with our DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco, fearlessly spilled the truth about all things anxiety - from "anxious blushing" to "the urge to always control something" down to "health anxiety" and a whole lot more. We hope you'll find this episode helpful. Enjoy listening!2022-09-221h 07