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Empowered Expression41. The ONE THING That’s Stopping You From Achieving Big GoalsCan you believe that January, February and March have come and gone already?!?! Sheeeesh.With this in mind, this episode is for the people who have set their sights on big achievements this year and are finding themselves not quiteeeee where they thought they would be 3 months into the year. This ONE THING (that has layers) is likely getting in the way of just that…So let’s talk about it, shall we?Let’s give ourselves the support we need to achieve greatness in 2025.-For2025-03-3144 min
Writing with Purpose – Conversations about Writing, Journalling and Nature Connection#53 The Joy of Writing Things Down with Researcher, Writer, and Mentor Dr Megan C. HayesWhere do you find joy and curiosity in life?In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with Dr Megan C Hayes, a researcher, writer, mentor and relentless optimist.We explore how creative writing can serve as a tool for self-discovery and emotional expression. Megan shares her personal journey, the importance of curiosity in the creative process, and the significance of reconnecting with one's inner child. Megan has published four books, numerous journal articles and research papers, founded the Joyful School of W...2025-03-2956 minEmpowered Expression40. Lil’ Life UpdateAfter a bit over 2 weeks off of the pod, I’m back with a surprising life update and some insights that came along with it.More soon!-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2025-03-0527 minEmpowered Expression39. It’s Okay If You’re Not Doing OkayThis episode has been inspired by the recent “I met my younger self for coffee” IG/TikTok trend aswell as the way people commonly use social media as a highlight reel. I’m all for it, I’ve been enjoying it, AND when you’re not feeling high-vibe and aspirational, it can be really tough noticing the space between where you are and where you think you should be.In classic Sophie fashion, I’m keepin’ it real with y’all.It’s my hope this episode can remind you that regardless of how you’re feeling right now...2025-02-1731 minEmpowered Expression38. You DON’T Need To Wait Until MondayHave you ever fallen into this trap? Where you fall off of the band-wagon and you’re gunning for a fresh start come Monday morning or tomorrow perhaps?Me too.“The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago… the second best time is now.”So here I am, recording this episode at 6:20-something-pm instead of waiting for tomorrow. May this be your invitation to take action, in a big or small way, right here in this moment too.-For more:instagra...2025-02-1307 minEmpowered Expression37. Give Yourself Some GraceAfter a week-long break from uploading after a 48-72 hour sickness that rocked my boat, I’m back with an important message:There’s a time and a place to give yourself grace.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2025-02-0515 minEmpowered Expression36. Are You Moving TOWARD Your Goals?I struggled to make progress with my body for MONTHS, despite making a conscious effort to see the changes I yearned for.What I realise now, after seeing my weight drop 9kg in 14 weeks and stay off over Christmas/New Years seemingly without effort, is that I spent too long with an "AWAY FROM" mindset/approach.In this episode, I share my own personal journey of moving into a "TOWARD" mindset/approach and show you how to get you where you want to be.-For more:2025-01-2137 minEmpowered Expression35. Are Your Environments Helping Or Hindering You?Focusing on my external environment helped me loose 9kg in 14 weeks, and more recently turn a low energy day into a productive day.In this episode, I help shine a light on what you can do to ensure your environments are in fact helping you, whether it needs to be an internal job or an external job.You deserve to achieve all you have your sights on.Let's get your environments to help you do that in 2025.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr...2025-01-1526 minEmpowered Expression35. My Word Of The YearIn this episode, I share with you what my 3 words of the year have been, why I chose them and invite you to find your very own word of the year too.Let's make 2025 our best year yet.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2025-01-1017 minEmpowered Expression34. Want To Achieve Big Things in 2025? LISTEN TO THIS!I don't know about y'alllllll, but 2025 feels like it's going to be a juicy one on my end. If you're setting your sights on big things for 2025, this episode will give you some very important things to chew on in order to MAKE. IT. HAPPEN.Happy New Year, fam!-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2025-01-0724 minEmpowered Expression33. 2 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before January 1stWhether you listen to this before January 1st or not, these two (complimentary) questions are here to support your next steps forward.Happy New Year, fam!Sending you love and support, now and always.Let's make 2025 our best year yet x-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-12-3016 minEmpowered Expression32. SOMATICS WITH SOPHIE: Disturbed > Deepened PeaceThe silly season can be an activating time, am I right?From navigating your not-so emotionally intelligent aunt, the stress of hosting or finding a way to structure the Christmas day run around from one house to another, it's easy to be left with a feeling of disturbed peace within you and your system.If you're noticing your peace has been disturbed and you want to cultivate a sense of deepened peace instead, this process is for you.This process involves a blend of movement, breath and sound in order to help you...2024-12-2224 minEmpowered Expression31. Get Out Of Your Head, GalI'm no stranger of being stuck in my head, ruminating in all consuming thoughts and being kept up late from a busy-brain.In fact, I had a recent experience of this that inspired this very episode.Love that for me (not)...In this episode, I share with you what's reallyyyyy going on so you can get out of your head and into a more pleasurable relationship with that beautiful brain of yours. -For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's...2024-12-2229 minEmpowered Expression30. Preparing For 2025: Your Best YearListen, I know what you're thinking..."That's a long-ass episode"Yes, you're right.AND, I think it's worth it.In this episode, I share the 3 steps I'm making in order to set up for an INCREDIBLE 2025 with the 8 Pillars of Wellness in mind so you can create a year that honours the multi-dimensionality of your life.Step one: ReflectionStep two: DreamStep three: StartContact me directly on Instagram for my process in written form.LFG!...2024-12-1859 minEmpowered Expression29. An Important Consideration For This Time Of YearWe're edging close to the silly-season which, for most of us, means there is a lot of stress, pressure, long-ass to do lists and considerations to manage both in our calendars and our minds.It's all well and good to say "just relax!", "don't stress!", "you'll get through it!"...but it doesn't always work that way, does it?I'm not suggesting you go full fuck-it, I'm suggesting you consider something veryyyy important to help you get through.Pressure doesn't always make diamonds.This consideration may help you though....2024-12-1032 minEmpowered Expression28. Grief: The Big 5 Letter WordA common misconception is that grief is solely related to death.In my eyes, that's not the case at all.We all grieve... past friends, lost loves, missed opportunities, unfulfilled destinies and much, much more.In this episode, I talk about the 6 Stages of Grief, the 3 C's to working your way through grief, my recent experience with grief and what insight I gained about myself from the experience.The human experience is a humble one, isn't it?-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps...2024-12-0327 minEmpowered Expression27. You're Not Lazy OR A Procrastinator, You Are...I know you think you're lazy and/or a procrastinator because you're lacking the energy, drive and willpower to get stuff you know you need to do done...But you're not.There's nothing wrong with you.You aren't lazy.You aren't a procrastinator.You aren't broken.Something else is going on here and in this episode, I not only tell you what's really going on, but ask you some important questions to help you turn that around.-Reference to The Diary Of A CEO...2024-11-2626 minEmpowered Expression26. An Important Reminder I Got From Watching "One Tree Hill"Today I wrapped up watching One Tree Hill from start to finish and through watching it, it reminded of something ESPECIALLY valuable for those of you who are yearning for more in life (with clarity of what that is exactly or not).Thank you in advance for giving my love of binge-watching a TV series from start to end a greater purpose, lol x-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-11-1924 minEmpowered Expression25. What I Learnt From Trimming My House PlantsAfter a couple of days of being unwell after some food poisoning, I'm taking inspiration for this weeks podcast episode from my house plants and a golden nugget I got after trimming them recently in their growth season (and this may help in our growth season too!).Short and sweet, just like me.Enjoy!-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-11-1412 minEmpowered Expression24. THIS Is Stopping You From Achieving Your Goals (+ How To Change It)Are you feeling stuck or finding it reallyyyyy difficult to make progress on your goal(s) right now but can't figure out what the hell is going wrong?I got you.In this episode, I not only highlight what is getting in your way but I offer TANGIBLE, PRACTICAL steps on how to change it.You deserve to achieve your goals.You deserve to live a life you love.You deserve to STOP feeling stuck and START feeling empowered.If you don't...2024-11-0540 minEmpowered Expression23. From Escapism to Personal Responsibility with Niko Diamond (PART 2)Welcome back to Part 2 of this juicy conversation with Nik Diamond and myself. In this episode we share our own experiences of escapism through drugs, alcohol, as well as being who we are NOT in order to "belong" and how taking Personal Responsibility helped us move into a more authentic, empowered expression of who we both are.-Get in touch with Nik:https://www.instagram.com/niko_connectedandconscious/-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better...2024-10-2945 minEmpowered Expression22. The JUICE on Breathwork, Somatic Work and Parts Work with Nik Diamond (PART 1)The conversation SO JUICY we had to split it in two.In this episode, my dear friend Nik from Connected and Conscious and I share our own experiences with Rebirthing Breathwork, Somatic Work and Parts Work (also known as IFS/Internal Family Systems), both as clients ourselves and with our coaching clients. If you're curious about this work and how it might be of benefit to you, this episode is for you.Stay tuned for Part 2 where we explore Personal Responsibility and the TRAP of being who you are...2024-10-2355 minEmpowered Expression21. The Thing Your Coach Doesn't Want You To Know (But You NEED To Know)In this episode, I share a veryyyy important fact that no one wants to tell you when you're trying to make change but you need to know in order to make it happen.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-10-1526 minEmpowered Expression20. Adapt, Don't QuitA dear friend of mine asked me "how have you managed to stay so consistent with your daily practice?"My answer?Adapt, don't quit.If you're finding it hard to stay consistent with a habit of your own, this episode is for you.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-10-0826 minEmpowered Expression19. Guided Daily Journal Process (NO PEN AND PAPER NEEDED!)In this episode, I share a simple, guided journal process to help you become aware of where you're at right now and set the tone for a positive day ahead.This process is suitable to do both sitting down with pen and paper OR mentally while on your drive to work or even a lunchtime stroll in the park. Something's better than nothing!-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-10-0312 minEmpowered Expression18. Triggers As Teachers (+ PRACTICAL PROCESS)No matter who you are or how much work you've done on yourself, everybody gets triggered. The question is, are you able to LISTEN to and LEARN from your triggers so they can get out of the drivers seat and stop running rampant in your life?If not, this episode is for you.This episode is full of practical goodies to help you get back in the drivers seat of your life, stop REACTING to what triggers you and instead, RESPOND in an authentic, empowered way.-2024-10-0337 minEmpowered Expression17. What You Resist, PersistsIn this episode, I want to lovingly call you forward.You deserve the be free of the shackles of your own resistance, so may this episode encourage you to unburden yourself before it becomes harder than it needs to be. Address it when it's uncomfortable, not unbearable!2024-09-2431 minEmpowered Expression16. I'm 29 and Feelin' Fine!It's ma birthday!In this episode, I reflect on previous birthdays where I didn't feel so fine (unless you mean the kinda "fine" from the burning room meme - IYKYK) compared to this year where I feel like I'm in my content era of 29 and Feelin' Fine, in preparation for my 30, Flirty and Thriving era.I'm so grateful for all of my past seasons and past selves for getting me to where I am today and it's my intention that this episode can help you find peace with where ever you are right now so...2024-09-1725 minEmpowered Expression15. SOMATICS WITH SOPHIE: Listen To Your BodyOur body is a direct access point to our unconscious thoughts, feelings and beliefs so rather than run yourself in circles trying to "figure out" what's present for you right now, I instead guide the way to truly listen to what's already here for you during this episode.Enjoy.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-09-1310 minEmpowered Expression14. Imperfect Action Is Better Than Perfect InactionIn a world that applies sooo much pressure on us to be perfect, "good" and well put together, there is simultaneously so much pressure to "get things right", "do things right" and dare I say it... do it perfect.Well, f*ck that!In this episode, I share my own experience of this in relation to uploading this veryyyyy episode. If you're finding yourself putting things off, waiting for the "perfect time" or for the stars to align...This one's for you.-For more:2024-09-1120 minEmpowered Expression13. SOMATICS WITH SOPHIE: 4-7-8 BreathIn this episode, I share a simple, self-paced breathwork process where I encourage you to maintain a 4-7-8 pace. This process is perfect for if you’re feeling stressed out by the demands of your life, are noticing racing thoughts in your mind or simply want to feel grounded before doing something, such as sitting down for a meal or preparing for a couple of hours of deep, focused work.You can do this guided breathwork practice seated, standing or laying down.If you were to prioritise any element of this process, it’s my r...2024-09-0311 minEmpowered Expression12. Moving House, Starting New Habits + The Theme of SpringSpring is right around the corner for those of us living in the southern hemisphere, and Autumn for those of you in the northern hemisphere... So why not use this time to move with the energy around us and allow it to be a catalyst in moving the energy WITHIN us? In this episode I share a bit of a life update paired with some practical takeways that allow you to (if you let yourself) take a good look at where you are right now and see where YOU can capitalise on the energy of the changing...2024-08-2747 minEmpowered Expression11. Managing the Mucky MiddleYa girl has been going throughhhhh it lately fam! It's been a tough, transitional season for me, full of twists and turns, highs and lows.Rather than painting a pretty facade for you all, I'm getting real about being in the "Mucky Middle" - it's crunchy but I know how important it is for me to keep it real with y'all.It is my intention that this episode might show to you, that no matter how much you know, none of us are immune to letting your stress take the drivers seat but when we...2024-08-2042 minEmpowered Expression10. 2 WHOLE YEARS of Daily DevotionWow, wow, wow... As of the release date of this podcast episode, tomorrow marks 2 YEARS STRAIGHT (730 days) of John (my partner) and I (your host, Sophie) completing our daily routine (which I refer to as our Daily Devotion).In this episode, I go back to the start of 2020 to share where I was before having a daily practice, how I started, how it progressed and how John and I came to this point now, where we now have no intention to stop our Daily Devotion.Be sure to stay tuned until the end of...2024-08-1420 minEmpowered Expression9. The Conditioned Self vs. The True SelfWe are who we are... but we can't deny that who we is affected by where we came from.In this episode, I, your host Sophie, talk you through the difference between your Conditioned Self (also referred to as The Ego, The Not Self, The Social Self and I’m sure many more) verses your True Self (you know, who you reallyyy are), and how they all come to be.For further reading/listening/learning, please check out:Nicole LePerahttps://theholisticpsychologist.com/Books: How To...2024-08-0623 minEmpowered Expression8. SOMATICS WITH SOPHIE: Stabilising Through SoundsIn this episode, I share a guided somatic-sounding process where we use the power of our vocal cords to activate the Vagus Nerve, helping to stabilise and regulate your nervous system, leading to a sense of peace and “let go”.This process is suitable to do with eyes open, either seated, standing, kneeling, laying down or even driving the car (so long as it's safe for you to do so).Whether you’re feeling heightened and stressed or feeling numb and disassociated, this practice will help you find a sense of inner calm and harmony.2024-08-0115 minEmpowered Expression7. SOMATICS WITH SOPHIE: Connection To Self MeditationIn this episode, I share a guided meditation where we will aim to move from the external noise of deadlines, expectations and responsibilities, as well as the voices inside our own heads that focus on our “to do’s”, “should’s” and “could’s”, so we can instead, connect with our Self with a capital S, also known as our Highest Self.This process is suitable to do seated, kneeling or laying down with eyes closed and your full attention on your inner experience.Like any healthy relationship, the relationship you have with yourself needs connection to hold...2024-07-3019 minEmpowered Expression6. SOMATICS WITH SOPHIE: Present Moment BreathIn this episode, I share a simple, self-paced breathwork process where I encourage you to slow down to the rate of presence. What that means is that we use this time to, as much as possible, not think of the past, nor the future and instead, to be here in the now.This process is suitable to do seated, standing, laying down, going for a walk or even driving the car (so long as it's safe for you to do so).Enjoy, and bask in the presence that life has to offer you....2024-07-2809 minEmpowered Expression5. A Holistic Approach To Healing (+BONUS GUIDED JOURNAL PROMPTS)The word "healing" gets a bad wrap, I'm well aware of that.In this episode, I provide greater context into what healing means to me, as well as 4 frameworks that I use for myself and my clients in order to promote a Holistic approach to "getting better".At the end of this podcast, I provide a Guided Journal Experience for you to explore these areas on your own in order to encourage more harmony in your life.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealth2024-07-2327 minEmpowered Expression3. My Journey To Somatic WorkIn this episode, I, your host Sophie, share my own personal journey to the work that feels most at-home to me: Somatic Work.Being introduced to this work has completely changed my life around by allowing to me to step into a more authentic, empowered expression of myself... leading me to guide women who are ready to say goodbye to who they have "had" to be in the world to survive and instead, become their most authentic, empowered expression of them.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr...2024-07-1615 minEmpowered Expression4. What IS Somatic Work?One of the most common questions I get asked is, "what IS Somatic Work?" and for a long time, I really struggled to answer that question in a way that was easy for others to understand.In this episode, I, your host Sophie, answer this question both in simple terms and at depths so you may better understand what this work can do for you and/or those you love.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-07-1633 minEmpowered Expression2. Where Have I Been?After a 18 month podcast-hiatus, I, your host Sophie, provide a little insight into where I've been during that time, the challenges I've faced and the learnings they have brought forward to me.It is my intention that this episode might show to you, the listener, that we all face challenges in life and that when we allow ourselves to truly go through them, we can come out the other side better off than we were before.-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's...2024-07-0912 minEmpowered Expression1. Welcome, 2.0!In this episode, I, your host Sophie, welcome you, the listeners, back for the 2.0 edition of the Empowered Expression podcast.In this episode, I help set the tone for my intentions for this podcast and give you an idea for what's to come.More soon!-For more:instagram.com/sophiejoyhayeshttps://linktr.ee/harmonyofhealthLet's get better, together.2024-07-0703 min
shea in the catskillsNovember 2022: Cultural ShadowsIn this episode:
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Asking Good Questions workshop
Study Tarot Series; Here’s what people are saying about this experience
Book a reading
Alta Starr
Finn Schubert’s Substack
Energy First Aid for Any Home with Peg Conway
Meeting the Ancestors: Sacred Doll-Making as Ritual & Prayer with Polly Paton-Brown
Join SURJ for some delicious midterm actions
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
The Liturgical Book Club
Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy by Barbara Ehrenreich
The Visiting Room Project
Off Assignment’s Letter to a Stranger series
I Will...2022-11-0123 min
GSMC Classics: The Andrews SistersSophie Tucker's Radiant Performance on GSMC Classics: The Andrews Sisters | GSMC Classics: The Andrews SistersStep into the enchanting realm of classic radio with GSMC Classics: The Andrews Sisters, proudly presented by the GSMC Podcast Network. In this captivating episode, we invite you to experience the magic as the iconic Andrews Sisters are joined by the legendary Sophie Tucker.During the illustrious era of the 1940s and early 1950s, the Andrews Sisters reigned supreme as the most sought-after singers in theater shows worldwide. Their performances consistently surpassed previous house averages, enthralling audiences with their infectious energy and flawless harmonies. Headlining at prestigious venues like the London Palladium in 1948 and 1951, the Andrews Sisters became...2021-08-1231 min
The Lydia ProjectEpisode 61: Sophie RentonWhere do unbelievers get their greatest source of information on Christians and Christianity from? What are the main issue blockers stopping unbelievers from investigating having a faith in Christ? How do unbelievers view the person of Jesus Christ? Host Tori Walker talks with Sophie Renton from McRindle Research about the work she did on the “Faith and Belief in Australia” study and the impact she hopes it will have for Christians today.
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Where do unbelievers get their greatest source of information on Christians and Christianity from? What are the main issue...2021-01-1424 min
The Lodge CastAccess to Nature and Trespassing - with Nick Hayes.What does 'access to nature' really mean? And why is it so important to get right?
Sophie and Eva chat to author, activist and illustrator Nick Hayes, delving into this vital issue and exploring Nick's fascinating adventures through the fields and waterways of Britain, to discover just how easy it is for us to get into the wilder places.
Also coming up: the Fact-Off returns and Eva puts Sophie's nature knowledge to the test in a quiz.
Want to buy Nick's book? Click here.
Are you a beaver believer? We want to...2020-12-1546 min
Neo2soul Playlist28th Sept 2017 Mixbag of Music with DJ Niceness in the mix on FloradioBridging the gap between mainstream and indie artists, Mixbag of Music show brings light to the underground and gives you the quality music you want to hear, not have to hear. Non-stop, less chat, more in the mix (NeoSoul, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz) musical grooves.Our goal is to help emerging, unsigned independent artists and bands to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through Internet radio Rebekka Ling - Spark Cehryl - Side EffectsLisa Banton - Thought It Was YouTangina Stone - ElevateCharli Joy...2017-09-293h 00