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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E44 Let's not go thereOur topic for the past few episodes has been Loving Boldly-- (E42 Loving Boldly with Jessica Frew, E43 Double Down: Give yourself some credit)
The takeaway for the MIND was to Open your mind to the possibility of seeing ways to love in a new light.
This week, in a normal, everyday conversation with her mom, Michelle was able to draw from the things we talked about with opening our minds to see the situation in a new light. Remembering the concept "if you can't find compassion toward someone else, you are just messing...2021-04-2811 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E33 On the BrainIntroducing an episode of things we that we've got rolling around in our heads-- On the Brain is a peek into real time experiences and thoughts where we are oftentimes inspired to discuss topics for the podcast.
MIND: Be with your Experience
A lot of times when we are in the middle of something, we are wanting-- usually more pleasure or less discomfort.
In order to just be with the current experience, we can actively concentrate on something that will keep us in the experience we're having.
Michelle...2021-02-1022 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E11: Deepening Discomfort: CourageMIND: I can transform my fear into courage.
If you find yourself fearful to try anything that might take courage, know that it's not only possible to shift the feeling inside you, but there's also a huge internal pay-off if you do.
BODY: I can transform my fear into courage through excitement.
If you think about it, fear and excitement actually feel very similar in the body. If we are experiencing fear and want to have courage, one way to shift it is to get curious about how it might be exciting...2020-09-0929 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E10: Deepening Discomfort: EmpathyToday we are talking about why you might want to choose this kind of discomfort in your life, the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how this skill adds depth and fullness to our lives. Here's the three takeaways to help you become confident in choosing empathy:
MIND: assume the mantra "I can handle this."
Often we avoid getting into this powerful emotion because it's uncomfortable and inconvenient, and we choose sympathy instead so we can move along with our day. Choosing to experience empathy requires intentionally choosing discomfort, and giving ourselves the time...2020-09-0233 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E9: Connecting with Your Spouse (or anyone, honestly)Wether or not you have a spouse, the principles shared in this episode can apply to any relationship that is important to you. Listen to hear each of these takeaways in detail (there's so much more in the full episode)!
MIND: Connect like it's all you (because it is).
The feeling of connection comes from what's going on inside our own minds, not from how other people treat us or behave etc. Wether or not our spouse is behaving in ways that make it easy for us to feel connected, it's still an option...2020-08-2633 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E8: Connecting with FriendsToday we discuss lots of reasons why we may struggle to connect to friends, and some ways to make our experiences with each other so much better. The takeaways from this episode are:
MIND: Accept them as they are. Don’t try to change them. Don’t prove them wrong. Don't have an agenda or expectations. (Lose all the "shoulds.")
BODY: Show Up. Be Seen. Be involved in some way - physically show up to support. (Attend an event, drop by for a visit, go for a walk, listen, ask questions.) Make time to nurt...2020-08-1945 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E7: Connecting to YourselfMost of us identify or feel connected to ourselves through one of two things-- what we do and how we feel. This is understandable but can also be problematic because it builds our sense of self on shifting ground. If our sense of worth or sense of self is tied to what we or to wether or not we have positive emotions, we will find undue hardship when those two things inevitably change through life circumstances.
Today's three takeaways to help build our sense of self:
MIND: Empty your thoughts onto paper.
2020-08-1243 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E6: Month of Connecting: Heavenly ParentsThis week's takeaways come in the form of questions. (And I have to say, these questions have more depth after listening, so be sure to do that too.)
MIND: Am I looking for connection?
Notice where your attention is—“Where you spend your attention, you spend your life.” -James Clear
BODY: How am I using my body to experience joy?
As a parent, what do I wish for my child to use their body for?
PURPOSE: What am I doing that is genuinely ME?2020-08-0534 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E5: Juggling it all With PurposeThis is a good one! Listen to hear all the real-life examples. Here's the three takeaways, all about juggling life with purpose:
MIND: Answer intentionally. Saying "yes" to one thing means saying "no" to something else (and vice versa). Remember there are times and seasons; we aren't supposed to do everything all at the same time or in the same season.
BODY: Prioritize physical rest. Dr. Matthew Walker in his book "Why We Sleep" states that "routinely sleeping less than six or seven hours a night demolishes your immune...2020-07-2941 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E4: Failing With EnthusiasmDid you know that failing with enthusiasm has pre-requisites? Yep. Here's two understandings that have to be in place, in order to actually fail with enthusiasm:
1. Understanding that our value is never at stake. No matter the outcome, our value remains intact.
2. Understanding that everything serves us; we either win or we learn. The net outcome is always positive.
Listen to hear more about these three tangible takeaways for practicing failing with enthusiasm (aka confidence practice).
MIND: Be decisive.
BODY: Try something new, physically.
PURPOSE: Allow...2020-07-2234 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E3: Owning Our Life ExperiencesTHIS week's episode is a juicy-meaty-hunk of awesome! Here's a re-cap of takeaways:
MIND: Bring it back to you; ask yourself "what is my role in this?" Disharmony comes from inside of us (as does enjoyment). They are both skills that we can hone. Seeing our part and how we are the creators of our experiences helps us to become more skilled participants at living our life.
BODY: Make nourishing your body an option; we don't have to eat what the kids are eating. Even if you're the only one who likes...2020-07-1537 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E2: Discovering StrengthToday's episode takeaways might seem counterintuitive to what might be considered "strength," but hear us out and see what we're talking about!
Three takeaways are:
MIND: Be okay with being wrong.
BODY: Connect to the core of our body (hold a plank after you brush your teeth).
PURPOSE: Find your inner calm and serenity.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle48/message2020-07-0845 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E1: How to Access Inner WisdomWe're so excited to be back! Here's three takeaways discussed in today's episode all about inner wisdom:
MIND: Trust my core identity (I have divinity in me; it's trustworthy)
BODY: Practice physically pausing
PURPOSE: Live in partnership with Heavenly Parents
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle48/message2020-07-0124 minMIND. BODY. PURPOSE.S2 E0: We're All EvolvingWelcome back! You may have noticed we have a new name-- changing our name to Mind Body Purpose let’s you know exactly what you’re going to find in each episode! We are so excited to be here with a new look, new direction, and a whole new format to serve you better!
We’re pretty sure you’re going to love listening each week because you’re getting three tangible ways to improve your life: one to nourish your mind, one to connect to your body, and one to live in your purpose.
We have fo...2020-06-0303 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 98 Ch Ch Ch ChangesWe’ve all heard that the only constant in life is…change.
Here we are, embracing change with open arms in the podcast realm.
This podcast started with Michelle, fresh with new credentials in health training and thought coaching. Then, April joined with added perspective and personality, and we became a co-host podcast. Together, we love compiling curated content that we hope will enrich your lives. We love sharing personal stories, research from different fields, experience, knowledge, and tangible takeaways. We are both passionate about empowering women with confidence. We are both influenced greatly by our...2020-05-0603 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 97 When You Don't Have Time to ReadWe're coming clean. (Before recommending a book, it's a good idea to have read it first!)
We chose "The Tipping Point" for virtual book club, and discovered that it is a great read for anyone who is an entrepreneur, anyone who is interested in epidemics (the non-disease kind), or anyone who enjoys interesting data and research stories about humans. (You may not be one of those people.)
Today's episode we are sharing our interpretation of some points in the book (so no need to have read it).
Our version/takeaways...2020-04-2929 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 96 Root to Rise“When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” -African Proverb
Today we are talking about deepening our "roots" when it comes to beliefs about ourselves. It's all about establishing roots that are intentional and helpful go-to thoughts that will keep us grounded when the winds blow in.
Don't forget to join us for our first book club discussion!
Go to https://audibletrial.com/mindbodyboss and download Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point." We will sharing our favorite nuggets next week.
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 95 Riding the RutDo you feel like you're in a rut? We do.
Rather than giving you tips for getting out of a rut, today's episode is about riding it out. It's about feeling the flatness, the lows, and everything that comes with it.
Two takeaways that might help the ride:
1. Give yourself permission. (Permission to be in a rut, permission to just BE, permission to do things differently than usual.) You're having exactly the experience you're supposed to be having. Take it a day at a time. Remember the moon: no matter what phase...2020-04-1532 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 94 Body AuthenticityJoin our virtual Book Club! Go to:
https://www.audibletrial.com/mindbodyboss
Get your free Audible trial, and download Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point." Bookclub discussion episode will air on Wednesday April 29th, 2020.
Today's episode is so good-- listening to it again was super helpful for me right now as life has been turned upside down, and many feelings have been amplified. It's an interview where we guest appeared on the "Sincerely Satisfied" podcast by life coach Jaimie Wilkins, on the topic of Body Authenticity. We discuss what means to be authentic with...2020-04-0837 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 93 Believing in Enough (I'm doing enough, I am enough, I have enough...)This past week living in quarantine and coronavirus-world has had both of us experiencing an amplified amount of inner noise from our inner-critics. In this episode, we discuss three ways to quiet this noise and take back ownership of our life experience:
1. Replace comparison (or judgment) with patience.
2. Be okay with the current normal.
3. Notice who you're BEing vs. what you're DOing.
We're sharing our personal stories and examples; if you've had similar feelings lately, we are totally bonding today!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 92 Quarantine QuestionsAsk these 5 questions every day to keep tabs on your well-being, keep clarity on what you can control, and live a more confident life. These questions are useful in all situations, but are particularly relevant during this time of social-distancing:
1. How am I moving my body and caring for it?
2. How am I checking in and connecting with others?
3. What expectations am I letting go?
4. What am I having appreciation for?
5. What is being brought to my attention?
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 91: Am I Watering Flowers or Weeds? (Plus: thriving in the world of COVID-19 social distancing)Schedules have cleared, virus related memes are flooding the internet, and our busy lives are shifting towards pause.
This is a unique season, one that comes with opportunities to experience our lives in a new way.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of intentionally choosing our response, being aware of our role and our energy, as well as lots of simple ways to enjoy time as we practice social-distancing.
Ideas:
Get your at-home yoga on! Down Dog app is currently free (full version) through April 1, 2020. YouTube also has great options (search...2020-03-1832 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 90 Feeling on Purpose (Part 2: in the moment)"Sit with your emotions as they arise, feel them, listen to them appreciate them, but never run from them, because they'll track you down and haunt you until you are courageous enough to face them and ultimately learn the lessons that they hold." -Erin Chatters-
In this episode you'll hear a recent life experience where I processed an emotion post-event.
Learning to feel and process is arguably one of the most helpful life-skills I have ever practiced!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 89 Feeling on Purpose (Part 1)Ya know when a really intense emotion comes up, and you resist it and try to push it back? (And have you noticed yourself do this, even if it's a positive emotion?)
Today we are talking about how to process our emotions in the moment, and how it helps us gain confidence and become more of the boss of our life experience.
I'm telling you, THIS is one of the most beneficial life skills you can practice; it's literally changed how I experience my life.
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 88 Getting Back in the Groove (With Exercise)Life has a way of ebbing and flowing; when this happens in our exercise experience, we may feel some version of guilt, inadequacy, or disappointment. In this episode, we discuss four ways that we have found to help move forward instead of feeling stuck.
1. Know that you can RESTART at anytime (and you can do this many times-- it's a great skill to get good at!)
2. Find a way to RE-ENERGIZE or shift the energy that has been sitting with you. This might begin with a shift in thoughts (like "I'm looking forward to...2020-02-2620 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 87 Facing Frustration Like a BossThis episode has fantastic real-life examples to learn from! Listen to hear how April worked through three phases to become the BOSS of her life experiences.
Phase 1: gaining the awareness of how we are creating our feelings (this is usually a tough pill to swallow, and a lot of the time we don't ever swallow it.
Phase 2: shifting our thoughts to something more useful and empowering (which generally feels more loving and kind and compassionate). This step will always be fake if we haven't fully gone through Phase 1.
Phase 3: showing up in a...2020-02-1938 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 86 Facing Change Like a BossDid you know there are three steps (or phases) for moving through change like a BOSS? Listen to hear our personal examples and stories of how this works and how you can feel more confident navigating change in your own life.
Just for fun we'll list the steps here too:
Step 1: (This step is un-skippable! We never quite make it through the steps if we haven't truly experienced step 1). Gain the self-awareness to really understand how the feelings you're experiencing are coming from your own thoughts. My feelings come from ME, not from my circumstances...2020-02-1229 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 85 Confidence 101I used to think that in order to feel confident, I would have to be good at something.
(But that's only one version of confidence).
Today we are talking about an entirely different form of confidence that is more lasting and more true, whether or not we are good at something.
It's not about skills or talents or achievement.
The confidence we are talking about comes from being willing to feel, willing to experience what life has to offer, and understanding that our value is never actually in...2020-02-0529 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 84 Month of Body Love: SexualityThis topic is so influential in our lives and yet it tends to get soo little discussion! Listen to hear our favorite thoughts when it comes to understanding our role in experiencing this part of our nature.
Helpful resources for learning more about healthy sexuality:
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife http://www.finlayson-fife.com/
Kristin B. Hodson https://www.kristinbhodson.com/
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 83 Month of Body Love: Nourishing RitualsIf you are feeling the monotony of life, spinning all day, crashing at night, and starting the cycle over again, THIS is for you.
Creating simple rituals in your everyday life (that don't take extra time) can make all the difference.
Listen for simple ways to add nourishing rituals to your life, which ultimately help you live as your true and best self.
A ritual (in our definition) involves becoming present, generating/accessing a useful emotion (like gratitude or peace or love or acceptance), and using the body in a way that...2020-01-2227 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 82 Month of Body Love: I Like to Move it Move itMoving our bodies is about SO much more than exercise!
In this episode, we share personal stories involving the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of movement.
Loving our bodies and creating confidence has so much to do with how we move our bodies, how we think about movement, and how we connect our minds to what's going on in our bodies. Movement just might be one of your new favorite ways to help tap into your inner wisdom.
Fair warning: after listening, you may feel compelled to move your body in...2020-01-1530 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 81 Month of Body Love: FoodIs food a struggle? For many many years, I have felt at odds with food. In this episode, we discuss three ways to gain more confidence in your relationship with food (and no surprise, it will help your relationship with your body too!)
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 80 Month of Body Love: Self-TalkThis is the MONTH of Body Love, and we are kicking it off with an in-depth discussion on self-talk.
We all have "noise" in our heads that we aren't necessarily aware of, and yet it influences every aspect of our lives.
In this episode, we share some personal experiences of gaining awareness of these "players," how to use curiosity and compassion to move through self-doubt, and some ways to reinforce the belief that you matter.
Four ways to practice the belief that you matter:
1. Prayer (ask to...2020-01-0133 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 79 Share Your JoyJoin us this week as we describe joy, how it cultivates confidence, and how to experience it more often!
Two main ways to generate joy:
1. Be present and aware, intentionally allowing yourself to gain consciousness of the beauty of the present moment.
2. Allow yourself to experience it, even when it feels vulnerable.
See what brings us joy as we share joy in our instagram stories, and we hope you'll share yours too! Use #shareyourjoy and tag @mind.body.boss so we can cheer on your joy! Joy is contagious!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 78 The Possibility of PeaceAre you feeling the busy-ness of life? This episode was prompted by a listener's survey response about doing all the supportive things (eating well, sleeping, nurturing spirituality, exercising etc.) and simultaneously NOT experiencing peace.
She said: "any other tips?"
Yes!
Listen to hear our discussion about where peace really comes from and how to feel it more fully and more regularly.
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 77 I Have No Control Part 3 - HabitsFeeling out of control with food or TV or organization or exercise? This episode is a broad overview of habit creation, where we discuss five Habit Hints:
1. Choose just one thing to start with (and it doesn't matter what you choose). When we begin shifting our mindset in one area, we often experience a ripple effect to other areas (bonus!). Plus, it gives us confidence to create more changes in the areas we want to.
2. Start where you are, and know that progress is NOT linear. Don't use set-backs as evidence that it's not working...2019-12-0428 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 76 I Have No Control - Part 2, EmotionsDo you sometimes feel out of control with your emotions?
The biggest takeaway from this episode is understanding where emotions really come from. Really, truly, undeniably, understanding where they come from.
Hint: How we think about our life is how we experience our life.
--Feelings are generated from what is going on inside our MINDS.--
Whether this sounds like a no brainer, or if it sounds absurd, this episode has some tangible examples for how to gain more ownership of your life.
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 75 I Have No Control - Part 1, Other PeopleHonestly, this episode airs some of our "dirty laundry!" It's part 1 of a series on how to take control of things that you feel are out of your control. Sometimes other people light our "fuse," and we have the choice to let the fuse run it's course to explosion ("you poked the bear!!!"), OR we can "stomp" the fuse out. No one else is responsible for OUR responses or OUR feelings in a given situation.
Listen to hear how we apply these following questions in our specific circumstances in order...2019-11-2031 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 74 Gratitude Cures-it-AllGuys, this episode sent us into a full-blown gratitude-immersion-experience that (days later) is still enhancing how I'm feeling about life!
Gratitude is SO powerful; it really does make everything better.
You'll hear some of our personal obstacles to feeling gratitude, old mindsets from misunderstanding what gratitude is really about, and some touching experiences that help us to feel it more deeply and more regularly.
We also share some ways to UP the level of gratitude in your life, making life a lot more fun!
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Come be a founding...2019-11-1334 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 73 Get on Board with MeditationWhy? What's the big whoop? Wether you already experience the magic of meditation, or if it's seems like something from another planet, this episode will deepen your appreciation for the power of consciously connecting.
You'll hear personal every-day life stories that illustrate life with (and without) this special practice.
You'll hear some of our favorite quotes from meditation teachers.
We hope you'll also join us for the free 21-day meditation experience during the month of November, 2019: https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience
Join us on instagram @mind.body.boss to share your experiences...2019-11-0630 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.BONUS: We Want YOU to Meditate With US!Join us for a FREE 21-day meditation experience! These daily meditations are conducted by Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey. (We have done these before, and they are STELLAR.) Here's the link to join:
https://chopracentermeditation.com/
Be sure to let us know that you are participating by messaging/commenting/engaging with us on instagram @mind.body.boss
We will be sharing our personal experiences on instagram over the course of the 21-day experience, and we want to hear about yours too! See you there!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 72 Friend DramaWHYYYY??? Today we are getting into the juiciness of friend drama, the sources of it, and how to cut it out of your life.
Some areas that might bring up "drama" (these are SNEAKY and SUBTLE and not usually obvious)
1. Insecurities
Thinking "I'm not part of the group" or "they probably don't care" or "I'm not as _____" causes us to hold back or disengage out of fear. This prevents us from connecting, because we already believe that we aren't able to. We end up proving to ourselves that our fears are sound, and...2019-10-3034 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 71 Your Most Important FriendshipIf you live in the space of being self-critical (like I have), it's really challenging to believe that other people are going to like you because you don't like you.
When you are being self-critical, it doesn't allow you to present yourself in a way that you can truly be as open and loving and inclusive and outward as you are capable of.
Being a friend to yourself not only shifts your experience of YOU, but it strengthens all your relationships, because you begin to BE a different person.
In this episode April shares her personal goal to love herself...2019-10-2341 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 70 Why I Don't Have FriendsFeeling friendless? Here's three possible reasons why, and what you can do about it:
1. You are in the process of building your support squad; it's under construction.
Creating close and lasting friendships takes time and some effort, and possibly some trial and error as you get to know people. Relationships generally start as "pennies," and might switch to "nickel" or "dime" status after some time. Remember that all "tiers" or circles of friends (see episode 69, "Building Your Support Squad") are still valuable and serve a purpose, even if they aren't your #1 go-to people. We...2019-10-1636 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 69 Building Your Support SquadFeeling alone is totally normal, and yet it totally stinks! Even though you might think you're the only one feeling alone, the irony is that you share that experience with more people than you realize.
In order to feel connected and accepted, we have to give ourselves permission to accept ourselves.
“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” -Brene Brown
Consider all the "tiers" of people in y...2019-10-0936 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 68 Modesty with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeTHIS episode is one that I personally will listen to more than once! Dr. Finlayson-Fife takes us through more concepts and ideas than I ever expected, going full-circle covering what modesty is, what it is NOT.
Questions we asked Dr. Finlayson-Fife:
Please define it!
How should we be teaching modesty?
How do we teach it age-appropriately?
How do we teach it without body-shaming, or sending the message that we are responsible for the thoughts/feelings/actions of others?
Should it be addressed differently based on gender?
A few of my favorite takeaways:
Modesty...2019-10-0241 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 67 My Secret Sauce Part 2Meet April! She is one of my favorite people on the planet, and she is going to be joining me for lots of fun things coming up.
In Secret Sauce Part 1 (episode 66) we discussed becoming comfortable with negative emotion. In today's episode, we talk all about being intentional with our minds, to create the life experience that we want to be having.
Three tools that we discuss for experiencing your life more intentionally:
1. Morning and evening questions (below)
2. intentional moments ahead of time
3. visualization
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 66 My "Secret Sauce"My "Secret Sauce" is a two-part recipe:
1. Jody Moore: her podcast "Better Than Happy" was the catalyst what I'm doing (she's my mentor, example, and one of my greatest influencers)
2. Learning to be okay with the discomfort of feeling negative emotions (taught by Jody) "Discomfort is the currency to your dream life." -Brooke Castillo
We have generally been conditioned to go through life avoiding discomfort and negative emotions at all costs. We say things like “oh, don’t be sad” or “don’t be afraid,” as if we shouldn’t feel those things. But the t...2019-09-1817 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 65 Self-CompassionMany of you have shared with me how you struggle with unrealistic expectations or with choosing progress over perfection, so today we are talking about feelings and how they relate to self-compassion.
Our feelings are how we experience our lives; they are relevant and important to notice, and even more important to learn what to do with them.
Perfectionism doesn't drive us to be better; it causes us to feel inadequate.
Jay Shetty shoots for something like 80% in order to publish.
Jody Moore aims for B- work.
If we...2019-09-1123 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 64: My Feelings and Other People's ActionsYOUR input is super valuable to me! Please respond to this 2-question survey (it literally takes less than a minute, and is HUGELY helpful). Thank you in advance!
Today's episode was inspired by a message I received:
"Things people say to you or about you can really hurt. People hurting the people you love most is even more painful. It is hard for me to understand that this can all be controlled by my thoughts. I know I get to decide how I feel, but don’t you think painful words and actions do...2019-09-0425 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 63: My Future SelfToday I'm sharing TWO mindsets and THREE strategies to consider as you think about your future self.
Mindset #1: When choosing between things like schools, jobs, where to live etc, there is no "right" or "wrong" per se. It's only "right" or "wrong" if you decide it is. Even if you end up choosing something different later, that doesn't mean it was the wrong decision to begin with. Maybe the experiences you had or the relationships you gained or the timing of things was exactly what you needed then. It's all part of the process. I like to...2019-08-2826 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 62: Body Image with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife"Body Image is very much linked to self-image ... and the issue of self-acceptance and being at peace with one's self is a lifelong and developmental issue." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
THIS episode is all about learning how to give ourselves more "latitude" and and more self-compassion in our human-ness, because that's how we feel at peace with our bodies, connect more deeply in our relationships, and experience more love for everyone around us.
For more with Dr. Finlayson-Fife, visit her site:
http://www.finlayson-fife.com/
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 61: The Constant Me and the Changing Me1. There’s a difference between the constant me (the part of me that God created) and the changing me (the part of me that I get to create).
2. And there’s serious power in recognizing the difference, because that perspective helps us to more fully identify with our constant self (which is our wise self, our best self), which brings tons of peace and contentment and confidence and joy and gratitude and all the things that we want to experience.
The Changing part of me:
This is when...2019-08-1419 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 60: The Worst That Can HappenI used to think that some of the worst thing that could happen to me, was to become a young widow (because that's really grief-worthy and scary), or to become disabled (because I love moving my body). Then later I thought that losing a child would be the worst thing. I was so afraid of these kinds of circumstances and the unknown future because I didn't understand how peace and happiness and joy could still be available.
One of the greatest skills I have gained over the years (and am still practicing), is the...2019-08-0820 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 59: It's Not About You (only sort of)The only "lens" we have to look through is our own, and it's filtered by our perceptions, our culture, our past experiences etc.
The best way to see clearly is to notice if we identify AS our circumstances (my thoughts, my feelings, my relationships, my body etc. OR if we identify as a human being (or even a spirit being) who EXPERIENCES thoughts, feelings, relationships, body, etc.
It might sound like a subtle difference, but it's HUGE in terms of how we experience our life.
There is a part of us that is...2019-07-3118 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 58: Emotions are Instructive (Not Dangerous)ALL the feels! In this episode I share some tender examples of how emotions have instructed me. I believe the Spirit is our teacher, and if we tune in, our emotions are the curriculum.
Listen to learn what emotions really are, and maybe more importantly what they are not.
Here's part of it:
Emotions are thoughts linked to a sensation; the thought is in the mind, the sensation is in the body. This is why we call emotions "feelings."
Essentially there are two types of emotions: (Taught by Deepak Chopra)
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 57: Girl's Camp 2019 "Be the Light"Today I'm sharing a personal story of shame (yep, not "being the light").
I created this message specifically for a girl's camp that where I was invited to speak.
Listen to hear how:
the inward nature of shame prevents us from experiencing love and belonging (and all humans experience it)
the importance of shifting from body identification to spirit identification (His arms of mercy are always stretched out)
"plugging in" to our "Source" can be simple and easy and natural (personal revelation isn't mysterious or dramatic)
And the light which shineth, which...2019-07-1726 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Time-sensitive BONUS: Miraculous Relationships 21-day Meditation Experience (FREE :)Wanna join me in a FREE 21-day meditation experience? I'm SOOOO excited for this one, and I would love some buddies to join me in it.
It begins THIS MONDAY July 15, 2019
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2. Let me know you're doing it so we can be buddies through the experience!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 56: Our Relationship With FoodLet's not mistake putting garbage in our bodies, for getting a reward.
Have you ever noticed what your relationship with food is like? Is there noise and drama? Is it a love-hate relationship?
TWO main nuggets for today's episode:
1. Food is for nourishment, period. (It's not for escape or entertainment or to feel rebellious. There are better ways to do all of that!)
2. Our taste buds and body are adaptable. (If you don't like "healthy" foods, open your mind to the possibility that this could shift, and it doesn't have...2019-07-1035 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 55: Finding the Time"Stop the glorification of BUSY!"
Two main points:
1. Being busy is only a thought. It generates stress and worry, and it’s totally optional.
2. There are things that only I can do, and things that anyone could do.
It's super easy to get stuck in patterns of doing things that might only include one or two of the “hats” we wear; so instead of taking time to be a wife, a mom, a friend, a colleague, a coach, a volunteer, a daughter, an exerciser, a musician, an artist, a soul… we end u...2019-07-0327 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 54: All or NothingChange always begins with compassion.
All-or-nothing mentality causes us to live in fight-or-flight response, because everything is either good or bad, right or wrong, success or failure.
If we are thinking in all-or-nothing terms, then we end up day-after-day experiencing habituated emotions.
Those habituated emotions drive our life, and we feel less and less in control.
When we feel out of control, we experience the feeling of being a victim, and we feel stuck.
When we feel stuck, we stay right where we are, without progress or...2019-06-2630 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 53 Favorite ThingsFive things that have been super influential for my MIND and BODY (and continue to be) are:
1. Jody Moore: found her podcast "Better Than Happy" at the end of 2016 and discovered the power of thought work. I joined her membership the first month it was launched and am still a member. Learn more at jodymoore.com
2. Deepak and Oprah: free 21 day meditation challenge starting July 15! I participated in a different free meditation challenge earlier this year, and it ROCKED my world! If you want to join and the challenge with me, here's the link.2019-06-1915 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 52: Personal GuidepostsChoosing the path of least resistance always seems like a good idea in the moment, but rarely has us operating as our best selves.
In this episode, I share three categories of personal guideposts that I have created in my own life, that help increase agency and avoid the pitfalls of living a reactionary life.
First category is the "never regrets." I never regret nurturing relationships, feeding myself nourishing foods, exercising, or honoring my body signals. When I find myself on the fence of whether or not to engage in these kinds of opportunities, I...2019-06-1217 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 51: Getting What We WantDid you know that everything we want, is because of how we think it will make us feel? In reality, all we ever want is a feeling. Yep, a feeling!
The reason we don't already feel the way we want to feel, is because of something going on inside our minds. Our well-intended brains tend to hold us back or continue to operate in old default patterns. The good news is that we have the capacity to figure it out.
The 4-part process discussed in this episode:
1. have compassion toward yourself...2019-06-0526 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 50 Body ImageTWO things:
1. Everyone struggles with body image. (Even the people you think wouldn't or shouldn't... they do too.)
2. It doesn't have to be a life-time battle!
In this episode, I share my own personal experiences (....getting uber personal here...) with body image thoughts and struggles, what happens when we live in a place of negative body image, and what we can do to kindly help ourselves improve how we think about it all.
If you want additional support in this area, I recommend checking out the resources at www.bodyimagemovement...2019-05-2936 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 49: Resistance and AcceptanceThere are two kinds of resistance: the kind that is helpful, and the kind that is not.
The kind that is helpful, we will call "work."
The unhelpful kind involves arguing with reality; it's attempting to prevent something that already happened, or refusing to accept something that is out of our control.
It sounds logical when we put in these terms that this kind of resistance isn't helpful, and yet we do it ALL THE TIME (clearly, unaware of our mis-use of energy!)
Listen to hear examples of how and...2019-05-2221 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 48: The Extremes: Both Dust of the Earth and MagnificentOur main challenge as humans is against ourselves, not against each other.
We think people and things and circumstances outside of us are our biggest challenge, but the truth is our challenge is with ourselves.
When we live in a state of constant comparison, it leads us to choosing to believe that we are either "dust of the earth," good for nothing, and worthless, OR that we are super important, and better than someone else. The adversary wants us to CHOOSE ONE or the other, because both beliefs create sin and misery.
The...2019-05-1516 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 47: How to Be the Person you Want to BeBeing who we want to be on the inside is entirely different from achieving something on the outside. On the outside, we might have goals or ambitions to achieve something (like losing weight, or getting finances how we want them, or finding a spouse, or getting pregnant....), and yet when we achieve those things, we are still the same human on the inside.
It’s important to understand that even when we achieve the things we hope to achieve, the person we are BEing is still us.
We won’t magically beco...2019-05-0822 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 46: Loneliness and Belonging"Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” -Brene Brown
While it is true that we are all experiencing our own individual lives, experiences, challenges and trials (and our salvation is entirely an individual matter), we are also profoundly connected to one another and are here together for a reason. We need each other for support, for love, we influence one another. We need each other in order to learn things like how to fo...2019-05-0115 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 45: Self-love and SelfishnessSelf-love and Selfishness are completely different!
Selfishness is defined as being concerned excessively or exclusively, for oneself or one's own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others.
Self-love means having self-compassion and a regard for our well-being.
If we are incapable of loving ourselves and understanding our own value, is it really possible to see the value and worth of others from a place of sincere love? Think about it: we might think “of course I can love others and not myself-- I can see the worth and value of ot...2019-04-2414 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 44: Why I Meditate (and think you should too)Meditating is a GAME CHANGER (it has been for me).
I believe the quality of our lives (which is really the quality of our emotions), can be DRAMATICALLY improved by taking time to meditate.
"The soul always knows how to heal itself; the challenge is to silence the mind."
Here's why I meditate (and think everyone should):
It helps us access our inner wisdom
It helps us have higher quality emotions, which gives us a higher quality of life
It helps us...2019-04-1716 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 43: Believing Vs. Doing: The Chicken and Egg DilemmaWe all know that actions give us results, but did you know that we all have BEHIND-the-SCENCE players that ACTUALLY determine our results?
When we DO something in hopes of generating a change in our lives WITHOUT ALSO addressing our behind-the-scenes players like BELIEFS and feelings, we usually end up continuing to experience the familiar same things that we are accustomed to experiencing.
CHANGE only occurs when all the "players" are on board: we need our thoughts and feelings all aligned with our actions for true change to occur.
We can choose to BELIEVE something first (genuinely get there in o...2019-04-1016 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 42: PerfectionismMy world changed the first time I heard this phrase:
"Choose Progress Over Perfection"
In my quest for things that are "virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy," I realized that I was slapping a cruel measuring stick on myself.
I was experiencing my life from a place of lack; I thought that if I’m striving, then clearly that means I’m not there yet, and therefore I’m lacking.
Living in a fear-based way with my value attached to things...2019-04-0319 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 41: Questions and DoubtsToday we are talking about the difference between questions and doubts.
I believe the biggest difference between questions and doubts is what they generate for us:
Doubts create indecision and uncertainty and tend to keep us stuck. Doubt feeds more doubt, keeping us somewhere between belief and disbelief, and preventing us from feeling resolution and confidence.
Questions tend to generate curiosity and a disposition to seek a new understanding. It’s a thirst for knowledge, a desire to understand, and be able to come to se...2019-03-2713 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 40: Fixing Other PeopleToday's episode is all about fixing other people. Doesn't that sound amazing? If we can just fix other people that are causing problems for us, that would solve so many things, right?
Listen to hear how I learned the trick after about 5-10 years of struggle and habitual negative emotion around other people's behavior.
Here's the truth:
Our power comes from owning our feelings. We have to swallow and internalize our own role in generating the feelings we are experiencing.
When our...2019-03-2015 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 39: Our Mental SuitcaseCurious about coaching with me? Click here to book a complimentary intro session
The more we understand our minds, the more we understand the importance of intentionally choosing what goes inside of them. The same is true for our bodies.
If we aren't intentional, then our brains do the best they can, living on default mode. Default mode is fine and can serve us, but most of the time our defaults prevent us from living into our best lives. Default mode generally prevents us from doing things that require...2019-03-1317 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 38: Part of Being a HumanDid you know that all humans suffer?
Even the pretty ones, and the ones that seem to have perfect lives?
Yep. No one is immune.
When we experience negative emotions like insecurity, anxiety, shame, loneliness, or depression, how we think about it really matters.
If we think negative emotion is a problem and something has gone wrong, then it's problematic.
If we believe that negative emotion is a part of being human, we're supposed to experience challenging things, and it's part of being human, THEN we gain access to peace. This is how we claim power to "accept the things...2019-03-0614 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 37: UnmotivatedThinking we "should" be motivated when we aren't is seriously NOT motivating! It's very discouraging, sends us into negative self-talk, and definitely doesn't generate the life we actually want (no bueno).
Listen to hear a three-part strategy to get you experiencing more of what you want (including motivation) and less of what you don't (lose the rude, self-loathing inner-critic)!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 36: Humble-strengthI discovered an un-anticipated challenge for some of my clients:
One of the activities we do is to make a list of things they appreciate about themselves; I anticipated that it would be a bit challenging (because we don't usually use our minds this way), however what I didn't anticipate, is for some of them it felt selfish and boastful.
It was a conflict with their values of being humble and selfless.
Here's the problem:
If we think that pridefulness and humility are complete opposites, then we may mistakenly think...2019-02-2016 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 35: Small and Simple Things"Little hinges swing big doors."
In this episode, you'll hear a number of small and simple things that I have found helpful (and even life-changing), that can easily be incorporated into our day, without adding to the to-do list!
Two main points:
1. Small and simple things have a compound effect over time (whether they are in our favor or not).
2. Small and simple things can be really powerful in the short term too!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 34: How to Feel BetterIf we want to feel better, we have to become better at feeling.
Yep.
(Listen to the full episode to get what I mean-- including a real life example from my life this past weekend, involving my husband!)
Feeling better involves two entirely different skill sets:
1. alleviating misery by knowing how to handle all the negative emotion we experience and
2. generating or creating all the pieces of well-being in our lives.
Both skill sets are required for truly feeling better in our lives. They help us...2019-02-0623 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 33: Not What You Do, But Why You Do ItDid you know that focusing on our actions is not the most efficient way to get the results we want? Two people engaging in the same actions can get totally different results. How can this be?
The biggest factors in our results are silent players, behind-the-scenes: our thoughts and feelings.
Thoughts and feelings drive all our actions (and inactions). When we understand how we are creating our current experiences, that is when we gain new authority and ability to create a different experience if we want to.
Learning to manage our minds helps...2019-01-3019 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 32: Positive Psychology and the BodyI'm beginning to think that I could seriously argue that our physical bodies are THE most significant (and the most under-appreciated) element of our well-being. This is NOT simply because I believe in the power of physical health; it's because I STRONGLY believe that our bodies are supremely significant players and contributors to all our our human experiences, no matter the condition.
This episode features Dr. Martin Seligman's PERMA Model for Well-Being and my thoughts on how each element connects to our physical bodies.
“The body is more than si...2019-01-2318 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 31: Law of Attraction and the GospelThis is a good one! It' s one of my favorite topics; this episode discusses the role of agency in creating our life experiences. Guys, it's all about AGENCY!
We are agents to ACT (which means we can direct what's going on in our minds), rather than to be acted upon (living by defaults of an unmanaged mind --which I believe is the "natural man").
Questions to ask yourself each morning:
(These direct our minds, and create more of the life experiences we want--from Tony Robbins...2019-01-1624 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 30: IndifferenceOne of my lowest moments occurred recently, when I experienced extreme indifference. It seemed as though everything was meaningless, and it was the most disturbing experience.
Listen to hear my thoughts about this experience and a few things that were helpful for me.
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 29: Lessons from 2018In this episode, I share personal journal entries from 2018 that are helping me to acknowledge progress and remember lessons that I want to keep with me as I move forward into 2019.
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 28: Things We Wish We'd Known in High School with Mark StevenettDebut episode for my handsome husband, Mark Stevenett!
Get a taste of each of our struggles in high school, including three lessons that I learned the hard way (and over lots of time!).
To book a complimentary info session about the Confidence Course for teens, click here:
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 27: How to Make the Right DecisionHow do you know if you're making the right or wrong decision?
In this episode, I teach you how you can always make the right decision. We discuss how we frame our stories, and how to know if our stories are serving us.
To learn more about the Confidence Course for Teens, click below to book your complimentary info call:
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 26: Body LoveWe're in the middle of the holiday season, and if you're anything like how I used to be, you might have some "drama" in your mind about all the food and treats and how much weight you might gain.
Did you know it's all optional?
Seriously.
In this episode, we discuss why you might want to treat your body differently than you currently do, and how to have the desire to do so.
What if you were in charge of caring for someone else's body, someone who you love? What thoughts would you have about their body? How would you...2018-12-1217 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 25 Confidence Part 2: Living at the Effect vs. CreatingI have found that most of my confidence stems from having learned how to manage what's going on inside my own head.
It's not unlike how kids gain confidence as they learn to do things for themselves, like brushing their teeth or tying their shoes.
It's empowering and exciting to gain this kind of ability and responsibility.
Obviously, gaining the ability and responsibility to manage our physical needs is entirely different from taking responsibility to manage our minds; it doesn't happen intuitively, and we certainly aren't taught how.
In this episode, we discuss how our experiences are always being created...2018-12-0522 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep. 24 Relationship DramaDid you know that our relationships really only exist in our minds? Not in a voo-doo way, but in a this-is-how-we-experience each other kind of way.
It's in our heads.
When we have a great relationship, it's because of what's going on in our mind. When we have a terrible relationship, it's also because of what's going on in our mind. (...It's how we are experiencing it...)
Hold up... I know you want to dispute this and tell me a story about someone who really wronged you, or dispute this idea with stories of horrible acts.
I'm not saying that...2018-11-2818 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 23: ConfidenceIs there an area of your life that you would like to see improvement?
Here's a tip: confidence enhances everything (...and likewise, a lack of confidence weakens things that would be strong).
The kind of confidence that really serves us is not boastful or better-than; it's simply confidence in being the person that God created us to be and, trusting ourselves to be that person in all situations and circumstances.
In this episode, I share thoughts that give me confidence and help me be more of who I want to be, as well as my personal strategy that you can...2018-11-2116 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 22: Mindsets I Wish I'd Believed SoonerDo you struggle to be kind to yourself?
In this episode, we discuss our beliefs about ourselves and how they impact our life experience. I share personal story from my life as a teenager, a college student, and as an adult that illustrate how beliefs about myself played out in various circumstances.
Choosing to believe in my own innate goodness has completely changed how I experience my life, and helped me to be kind to myself. It's such a relief!
Listen for two ways you can develop kindness toward yourself, and change what you are experiencing in your life for...2018-11-1415 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 21: AvoidanceIn this episode, we discuss what and why we avoid, and how we can gain power to face and overcome our own "monsters," and gain confidence to do/become/create whatever we want to.
Listen to hear about a recent dream of mine that vividly taught me this lesson, as well as one gigantic thing I have been avoiding!
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MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 20: The Barrier to LoveThe scriptures teach that the first and great commandment, upon which all the other commandment hang, is to LOVE. Love the Lord thy God, and love thy neighbor as thyself.
All the commandments hang on this one commandment: to love.
If you were asked: what prevents us from feeling love or what gets in the way of feeling loving (whether toward others or toward ourselves), what would you say?
My first thought was that the barrier to love must be the opposite of love, which we might say is hate. That makes sense logically; hate certainly doesn’t leave space fo...2018-10-3123 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 19: Doing vs. BeingIn this episode, we discuss how DOing the "right" things is very different from BEing someone who wants to. We discuss how this applies to our spiritual well-being as well as to our physical health.
Doing things and checking boxes is NOT the same as BEING someone who naturally chooses to.
The feelings driving what we are DOing MATTER.
We may be doing all the "right" things, but if it's driven from frustration or resentment, we will have a very different experience than if we are doing them from love and hope and desire. Ultimately, our feelings behind all our...2018-10-2417 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 18: Gut Health with Jonell FrancisMultiple requests for more on gut-health, and you got it!
Jonell Francis was the first person I thought of to share with you her vast knowledge and resources in the scope of gut-health.
Twenty years ago, Jonell healed from chronic pain, inflammation, and auto-immune disease. Since then, she has helped thousands of others become pain free and healthy again.
Jonell shares her personal story of health problems that triggered her journey to find answers; at one point her prayers changed from "please make this go away and heal me" to "show me the way."
This lead her to becoming a...2018-10-1734 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 17: The StruggleDo you sometimes wonder if you should be happier than you are? Does it seem like everyone else is having a better life experience than you are?
The truth is, we ALL struggle.
Even if you are beautiful and have a billion dollars... all humans struggle.
For me (and probably for you too), it's daily.
Thinking that we "should" be happier, will NEVER help us to FEEL happier.
In fact, believing that feels TERRIBLE, like something is wrong. It's like we have been robbed of our ability to feel happy or that our happiness is outside of our control. Not...2018-10-1015 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 16: Our IdentityWe all have human identities and eternal identities, and the two don't always match up.
The goal of this podcast is to deepen our understanding our our eternal identities (intentionally choosing to believe in our inherent value and goodness), so that we can practice living our lives as that version of ourselves.
"We become what we want to be, by being what we want to become each day." -Elder Hales, General Conference October 2010
Living from our belief in our eternal identities helps us exercise our agency to act instead of react-- to BE who we want to be, in all...2018-10-0324 min
MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.Ep 15 The Boss of Your Life: 3 Parts to Live How You Want ToDo you feel like outside forces are bossing your life?
This episode can help you claim all the power to live the life you really want to!
For purposes of this discussion, the experience of our lives will be reduced to thoughts, feelings, & actions.
THREE crucial pieces to understand:
1. First is awareness of how WE are creating our current experience. Unless we understand our role in creating what we are experiencing, we won't see any options for shifting it.
2. Next, is choosing WHO we believe we are, at the level of our identities. If we believe we are inherently flawed...2018-09-2623 min