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The Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyWhat You Put In, You Put OutIn this episode: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! We share how influential our thoughts, conversations, company, and physical environments are on our energy and vibration. We offer suggestions from music and meditation to random acts of kindness that can help put us into a better mood whenever we need it most. Interested in submi...
2021-10-0326 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlySet It and Forget ItIn this episode: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! We share the science and power behind writing down our goals and dreams, and then taking even the smallest steps towards making them a reality. We offer ways to strengthen our faith in the face of adversity and uncertainty by achieving clarity and positively and proactively setting our energetic and emo...
2021-08-2231 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyUncut: TAP in WithinIn this episode: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker, and soul listener, clumsily vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! We discuss why self-compassion and adaptability are better determinants of success than self-esteem and assertiveness in times of major change. We offer the questions we must ask to distinguish between constructive criticism and ridicule on our path to growth. Interested in submitting your own brave...
2021-04-0220 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyLife Is a MIRRORIn this episode we: Meet Zindzi Janaan, Life Midwife and Wombtender at wombandword.com, as she shares her experience finding joy and presence in her life after feeling stuck. Discuss how surrendering control and approaching the journey with curiosity, responsibility and presence leads to holistic transformation. And finally, touch on the self-reflective questions we must ask to be all right with ourselves — right where we are. Interested in submitting your own brave, big-hearted story? Do so at https://www.ihopethismessagefindsyouwell.com/blog/! Inspired, excited and moved about what we’ve already...
2021-03-2123 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyWISDOM in the WildernessIn this episode we: Meet Eryka T. Johnson, Mechanical Engineer and Internationally Award-Winning Author and Speaker at erykatjohnson.com, as she shares her experience finding healing through nature after her divorce. Discuss how crucial getting still and grounding ourselves is to nurturing our health, self-awareness and self-reliance. And finally, share the ONE quality we all need to stay healthy and fully alive. Interested in submitting your own brave, big-hearted story? Do so at https://www.ihopethismessagefindsyouwell.com/blog/! Inspired, excited and moved about what we’ve already shared? ...
2021-03-0723 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyTake Failure WITH GraceIn this episode we: Meet Trélique Moore, Morehouse alum and laboratory technologist, as he shares how he suffered a major setback in his senior year that prevented him from graduating that, ultimately, led to an unexpected blessing one year later. Discuss how an essential part of growth and adaptation involves letting go of expectations and approaching failure with grit, grace, and gratitude. And finally, share the ONE question we need to ask ourselves in the face of perceived failure that will keep us grounded and open to the many unpredicted but astonishing twists life will ine...
2021-02-2131 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyUncut: It’s Time to Tell ANOTHER StoryIn this episode: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, clumsily vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! We prepare for the New Year by redefining old ideas of fear, strength, and self-esteem so that we can all be ready to thrive in any circumstance. We offer ways to enhance how we connect and communicate with ourselves — and in our relationships — in more authentic and life-giving ways.
2021-02-0734 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyOne BREATH at a TimeIn this episode we: Meet Kaneia Mayo, writer and mother of two, as she shares her experience learning to swim in her adult years after suffering water trauma as a young girl. Discuss how a powerful part of healing and evolving is learning how to manage our breath in overwhelming moments while releasing control and resistance — just as it is with swimming! And finally, share the 6 steps we must take to conquer trauma and rewrite the narrative of our lives to create a brighter future. Interested in submitting your own brave, big-hearted story? Do so...
2021-01-2424 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyPlace VALUE on Your TalentIn this episode we: Meet Tosha Groves, writer, designer and tea connoisseur at teawithtosha.com, as she shares her experience learning to place value on her talent from a perfect stranger who had! Discuss how we often undervalue or diminish our natural talents for fear of judgment or financial failure and that it’s only when we design optimum environments for creativity and align with these gifts that we can truly begin to influence and heal the world in more powerful ways. And finally, share the FIVE reflective questions that help us deeply detox our lives, dist...
2021-01-1038 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyAngels Are EVERYWHEREIn this episode we: Witness Ariana Bahret, energy psychology practitioner and metaphysical teacher at arianabahret.com, as she shares the story of the first place she felt safe after driving hours to escape California wildfires. Discuss how our environment and circumstances change when we shift our energies, expectations, and perceptions, even a little, and the ways in which one person and one small gesture can have a big impact. And finally, share the ONE reflective question that helps us hone our “attitude of gratitude,” prioritize the positive memories, and find our tribe. Interested in subm...
2020-12-1319 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyUncut: Be Changed but NOT DefeatedIn this episode: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, clumsily vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! In light of the Thanksgiving season, we share just how much 2020 has taught us and, more importantly, encouraged us to be grateful. We offer the wisdom that helps us be changed by circumstances but not reduced by them as a reminder that, through pain, comes power and purpose.
2020-11-2930 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyThe Heart WIDE OpenIn this episode we: Join Jasiri Nkalati, yoga instructor at askjasiri.com and yogagreenbook.com, as shares the story of the summer when she and her son were on the verge of homelessness and help came from the most unlikely source. Discuss how isolation and “parading our pain as pride” are not the answer when we’re struggling, but to openly share our needs and surrender in faith to manifest circumstances that benefit us and others. And finally, share the self-reflective questions that help us embrace uncertainty and remain receptive to the lessons and blessings complex moments...
2020-11-1526 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyWhat You THINK You KnowIn this episode we: Meet Joseph Drayton, University official at the U.W.I, as he shares his childhood experience gently educating his mother on the purpose of scars, although ugly, as she was in the habit of scrubbing away the very thing that facilitated the proper healing of her children’s skin. Discuss how confusion and “not knowing” are actually positive states of being that lead to discovery, and that we must be patient and non-judgmental as all types of healing (mental, emotional and physical) can be/look messy from the outside looking in — even though we...
2020-10-3120 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyGet OVER the HurdlesIn this episode we: Connect with Nghia Hoang, an import/export professional from Vietnam, as he shares his experience pushing past fear, embarrassment and anxiety in his quest to learn and master the English language. Compare letting fear take over our destiny to a “prison sentence” and discuss how essential discomfort is for growth and, ultimately, that taking no risk is the biggest risk of all. And finally, share the methods and questions that will push you past your fear, fix your focus, align you with the right advocates, and set you on more fulfilling pathways of coura...
2020-10-1824 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyUncut: We Have NEVER Met!In Episode 6: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! We share more about WHO we are, WHERE we’re from, HOW we met, and how all those things intersect to form the WHY of the podcast which is to encourage us all to live more resilient and fulfilled lives! We demonstrate all the ways that taking direction from our higher selve...
2020-10-0439 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyWhy Not GO Within?In this episode we: Follow Ann-Marie Emmanuel, Founder and CEO of the social wellness and personal empowerment community, Passion Kairos, as she shares her experience “going within” to beat loneliness during lockdown. Examine the importance of “stillness” in cultivating self-awareness and self-confidence using the analogy of a glass of muddy water: the water being our minds and, the mud, the chaos and, often, purposeful “busyness” of our lives. And finally, share the methods and questions to quiet the outside voices and permit ourselves to become the voice of our core values. Interested in submitting your...
2020-09-2018 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyHow DID You Win?In this episode we: We journey from despair to triumph with Leslie Garcia, Founder and CEO at Counseling Space, as she shares her moving experience about picking up the pieces after the 9/11 attacks to complete her course of study and return to do healing social work with 9/11 responders and the community. Discuss why “almost doesn’t count” and all the ways that life opens up when we get out of our own way by releasing resistance through sharing our struggles, connecting with mentors, taking leaps of faith and becoming receptive to expected — and unexpected blessings. And finally, s...
2020-09-0633 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyThe World IS a Beautiful PlaceIn this episode we: Travel the globe with "gypsy introvert", Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well, as she shares anecdotes of the kindnesses she's experienced on her travels from her home country of Trinidad and Tobago around the globe. Discuss everything from introversion/extroversion, the psychology behind openness, and the importance of love and employing our distinct personal privilege in the movement for justice and racial equality. And finally, share the questions to explore that help us all connect in moments where we feel alone, disconnected or isolated.
2020-09-0631 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyUncut: The Hosts BARE it AllIn Episode 2: We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, clumsily vibe our way through an unscripted conversation! Leading by example, we share our struggles with perfectionism and accepting shortcomings and setbacks to listen to the promptings of our hearts to authentically FEEL and FLOW our way forward! We share all the ways you can move past “arguing for your limitations” to get your life and projects off the grou...
2020-08-2617 minThe Fine Art of Doing Things BadlyIt'll Either Be a Good Time or a Good StoryIn this Teaser Trailer, we: Deliver sneak peeks of the upcoming nine (9) episodes featuring storytellers from the Americas to Asia! Touch on topics spanning Perfection versus Progress, Self-Sabotage and Self-Love, Being Authentically Brave in the Face of Disappointment and Shame, and Staying Open to Surprise Blessings! And finally, share some tools, tips, and encouragement to ELEVATE doing things Badly into a Fine Art! In two weeks, we’ll be dropping two (YES, TWO!) full episodes so you can *binge-for-a-boost*! Interested in submitting your own brave, big-hearted story? Do so at https://www.ihopethismessagefindsyouwell.com/blog...
2020-08-2102 min