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How Reverend Aleechea Pitts Is Changing the Conversation Around Trauma and Forgiveness
July 26, 2021

How Reverend Aleechea Pitts Is Changing the Conversation Around Traum…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Where is God? This is part of the discussion Reverend Pitts one evening. She described her experience with trauma growing up, and how her relationship with God led her to forgiveness and peace. But, she is not a passive woman, she…

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Moving Forward After Loss: A Widow's Perspective with Shannon Dingle
July 20, 2021

Moving Forward After Loss: A Widow's Perspective with Shannon Dingle

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You decide. You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But, each step forward pulls you towards light. Shannon Dingle describ…

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The Inspiring Journey of Precious Brady-Davis: From Oppression to Success
July 13, 2021

The Inspiring Journey of Precious Brady-Davis: From Oppression to Suc…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but …

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The Dark Side of Social Media and Body Image: An Expert Opinion by Emily Lauren Dick
June 1, 2021

The Dark Side of Social Media and Body Image: An Expert Opinion by Em…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. : How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emily Lauren Dick, the author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving You…

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The Dos and Don'ts of Effective Communication to Achieve Success
May 25, 2021

The Dos and Don'ts of Effective Communication to Achieve Success

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What besides "believe in yourself" and "you can do anything" will help you achieve your goals? Communication. To communicate your needs and wants effectively, is important for you to stay true to your goals and achieve them. In th…

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The Power of Risk: How Taking Chances Can Take You Closer to Your Destiny
May 11, 2021

The Power of Risk: How Taking Chances Can Take You Closer to Your Des…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you a risk-taker? We know people who are more naturally risk takers... is there something "special" about them? I talk about two articles that address risk taking, one talks about mental exercises and how it can lead to a bett…

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Escaping the Trap of Emotional Affluenza: Strategies for Cultivating Gratitude and Mindfulness
Dec. 29, 2020

Escaping the Trap of Emotional Affluenza: Strategies for Cultivating …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Vaccinating against Emotional Affluenza-- getting rid of the need to have the latest and newest, and taking the time to enjoy the "ordinary moments." So often, the best memories involve knowing that the extraordinary is already th…

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Swipe Left on Pink Tax: How Gender-Based Pricing is Impacting Our Dating Decisions
Nov. 17, 2020

Swipe Left on Pink Tax: How Gender-Based Pricing is Impacting Our Dat…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Pink Tax?! Some people believe that this a myth, while others are putting legislation into effect to reduce gender-based price discrimination with regard to...

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Why Your Frequency Matters More Than Your To-Do List
Sept. 22, 2020

Why Your Frequency Matters More Than Your To-Do List

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The storms of life can be large and all consuming. Slowing down and using small techniques to ground yourself can help you remain on task, focused and fulfilled. In this podcast episode I discuss 5 ways the author Melissa Alvarez …

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The Loneliness Paradox: How to Turn Solitude into a Positive Force for Self-Discovery
Sept. 15, 2020

The Loneliness Paradox: How to Turn Solitude into a Positive Force fo…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Does the journey of self-discovery have to be done on your own? Learn the benefit of having one, or multiple mentors (teachers, guides, or gurus) may help jump start your career, emotional or spiritual life. Here is a glance at wh…

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How to Raise Your Standards and Stop Settling for Drama!
Aug. 18, 2020

How to Raise Your Standards and Stop Settling for Drama!

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There is a time when we each should do a quick check-in and see if we are on track with our purposegoalsrelationshipsfamilycareer What happens when we fall short? Evaluate what routines we have in place, and identify where the gap…

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The Impact of Confidence on Long-Term Relationship Success
Aug. 11, 2020

The Impact of Confidence on Long-Term Relationship Success

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We work so hard on putting ourselves back together after traumatic events in our lives, that we can be super protective when entering relationships again. Is that for the best? In this show I give 4 short, simple phrases that can …

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The Power of Consistent Actions: How to Build Momentum Toward the Life You Imagine
July 21, 2020

The Power of Consistent Actions: How to Build Momentum Toward the Lif…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Self-love and self-care is not just about loving yourself or having your spa days. True happiness does come from time of relaxation, but it also comes from ...

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Become Remarkable with the Magic of Positive Thinking
June 30, 2020

Become Remarkable with the Magic of Positive Thinking

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever wonder if Law of Attraction is just woo-woo? What about the Law of Rejection? What can we do to increase our satisfaction with our own life, so that we can transform dreams into realities? Tuesday Quotes: “The beginning of lo…

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Breaking the Silence: Why It’s Important to Talk About Relational PTSD
June 2, 2020

Breaking the Silence: Why It’s Important to Talk About Relational PTSD

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Breaking the Silence: Why It’s Importance To Talk About Relational PTSDSo many of us struggle with PSTD and yet don't know or can't acknowledge our pain. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can inflict …

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How to Develop Courageous Confidence for Making Bold Career Choices
May 26, 2020

How to Develop Courageous Confidence for Making Bold Career Choices

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We spend so much time at our place of employment. But, how many of us actually feel fulfilled at work? Our careers and our career path can be so much more with small changes called pivots. Resources: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pi…

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How to Transform Your Life by Focusing on These 12 Parts that Matter the Most
April 7, 2020

How to Transform Your Life by Focusing on These 12 Parts that Matter …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Do you feel that your life is the best it can be? How do you know that? Do you every look at your whole life, and get a general sense that things are going well, or that they can improve? In this episode, I talk about 12 specific …

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Overcoming FOMO: How to Stop Fear of Missing Opportunities
March 24, 2020

Overcoming FOMO: How to Stop Fear of Missing Opportunities

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There are opportunities we may not have pursued or even recognized in our path that we see as missed opportunities. The fear of missing opportunities (FOMO) can be nerve-wracking or overwhelming, but analyzing and evaluating your …

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Turning Dreams Into Reality: Lessons From Successful Dreamers
March 17, 2020

Turning Dreams Into Reality: Lessons From Successful Dreamers

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We all want to be in control of everything in our life, and having no control over things around us can freak us out. Life does not stop when situations change, and neither should your dream. This is “I can control attitude, and n…

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(Step 2 of 7 in Mini Series) Acting on what you need vs what you want.
Jan. 14, 2020

(Step 2 of 7 in Mini Series) Acting on what you need vs what you want.

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. (Step 2 of 7 in Mini-Series) Acting on what you need vs. what you want. Self-love is a crucial part of our mental and emotional well-being. It involves accepting yourself for who you are, treating yourself with kindness and compas…

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Owning Your Unique Identity: Living a Life True to Yourself
Dec. 31, 2019

Owning Your Unique Identity: Living a Life True to Yourself

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does being your true self look like? Have you ever asked yourself who you are, what you are, what your goals are, and what your achievements are? For most of us, our identity is often linked to things outside ourselves. Wheth…

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Power, Healing, and Self-Compassion: How to forgive yourself!
Dec. 26, 2019

Power, Healing, and Self-Compassion: How to forgive yourself!

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In the Rising 3 Episode Show Notes 1. Examine what you are holding onto, and whether it is worth it. 2. Realize that your power is in your future, while your lessons are in your past. 3. Identify what about that event is really hu…

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