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Triumph Over Trauma: How Gayle Petrillo Found Healing After a Burn Accident
Aug. 20, 2021

Triumph Over Trauma: How Gayle Petrillo Found Healing After a Burn Ac…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When some people speak, more comes across than just words. When hearing Gayle Petrillo, you hear Confidence, Joy, Peace, Perseverance and Kindness. In this podcast, Gayle describes the burn as a young child that nearly killed her.…

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How Sheena Yap Chan is Empowering Asian Women to Build Their Confidence
Aug. 6, 2021

How Sheena Yap Chan is Empowering Asian Women to Build Their Confiden…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Yap Chan, an Asian woman, who is helping Asian break out of their shells and live their lives with confidence. Sheena is the author of two books, and has her own podcast called Th…

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From Perfectionism to Progress: Redefining What it Means to be an Awesome Mom
July 6, 2021

From Perfectionism to Progress: Redefining What it Means to be an Awe…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My eyes blink rapidly while the rest of my face goes blank, and my body just goes limp. Why? I realize that I still have a minimum of 2-3 loads of laundry to do, meal prep to complete for a few days, so I can build more "time" int…

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The Power of Hormone Intelligence: Empowering Women's Health with Dr. Aviva Romm
June 22, 2021

The Power of Hormone Intelligence: Empowering Women's Health with Dr.…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you friends with your hormones? Did you ever feel that you needed to be? As women, we are often called "hormonal" if we make certain comments, or if we are perceived as "having an attitude." Sometimes, we state to ourselves th…

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How to Discover Your One Essential Word for a Successful Future
June 15, 2021

How to Discover Your One Essential Word for a Successful Future

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There are so many words and quotes that we can review, post and save when we are looking to stay connected to our purpose. But, what is one word that can pull all of that together quickly? Listen to this podcast, to hear the word …

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Learning to Love Your Body: Practical Tips from Emily Lauren Dick- Part 2
June 8, 2021

Learning to Love Your Body: Practical Tips from Emily Lauren Dick- Pa…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part two of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If…

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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 Connection Between Values, Relationships, and Health
May 18, 2021

The Connection Between Values, Relationships, and Health

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Health is Wealth" I am sure that you have heard this quote several times. But, what does that have to do with what you value about yourself? Health is an investment now for your benefit- now and in the future. But, how to get sta…

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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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Is Self-Esteem the Real Goal of Mindfulness?
April 6, 2021

Is Self-Esteem the Real Goal of Mindfulness?

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Mindfulness is a hot topic right now. But what does it have to do with self-esteem? Well, in this podcast I talk about how it has little to do with self-est...

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How to Boost Your Self-Esteem and Stay Motivated in 2021
Jan. 12, 2021

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem and Stay Motivated in 2021

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We are already two weeks in! And the warp speed doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. But, does that mean we have to fall off our path? Nope! In today's Podcast I talk about 3 Ways to Keep Staying on track for your New Year! T…

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Fact vs Fiction: Debunking 5 Common Self-Care Misconceptions
Sept. 29, 2020

Fact vs Fiction: Debunking 5 Common Self-Care Misconceptions

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Self-Care What thoughts does that bring up for you" In this quick episode I talk about 5 ways that people will often think about self-care. I certainly use...

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The Art of Saying No: Empower Yourself to Prioritize Your Life
Sept. 1, 2020

The Art of Saying No: Empower Yourself to Prioritize Your Life

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you feeling as though there is just too much to do? So much, in fact that you don't feel that you can accomplish anything well? Well, I talk about work-life balance, and how to achieve this with 5 steps that you can put in pla…

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From Insecurity to Confidence: 5 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt
Aug. 25, 2020

From Insecurity to Confidence: 5 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Confidence: "the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust." "a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities." "the state of feeling certain about the …

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Seize Your Destiny: The Importance of Confronting Your Inner Critic
July 28, 2020

Seize Your Destiny: The Importance of Confronting Your Inner Critic

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What? Isn't confrontation a bad thing? Well, not always. Confrontation is often defined as a clashing of ideas or forces, but it is also defined as a bringing together of ideas or themes to compare them. Or, it is used as a techni…

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How Your Struggles Can Be Your Greatest Strengths: Lessons in Resilience and Perseverance
June 16, 2020

How Your Struggles Can Be Your Greatest Strengths: Lessons in Resilie…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Do you ever feel that strongholds, or limited beliefs are gripping the joy out of your life? Or, do you feel that you may not have as much to offer other people because of your circumstances? It is more likely that the opposite is…

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How to Build a Better Life Through Daily Actions
May 19, 2020

How to Build a Better Life Through Daily Actions

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Do you ever find yourself grappling with the uncertainty of how to initiate meaningful change in your life right at this moment to pave the way for a better and more brilliant future? It's common to feel lost or unsure when contem…

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Breaking Down Big Goals into Small Steps for Personal Growth
April 21, 2020

Breaking Down Big Goals into Small Steps for Personal Growth

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Have you ever felt that mix of excitement and fear when considering a new job opportunity? The one where you know you had been perfect for the position, but the thought of applying sends shivers down your spine? Or perhaps you've …

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The importance of self-reflection: Questions to ask to improve your well-being
April 14, 2020

The importance of self-reflection: Questions to ask to improve your w…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Do you remember the Dark Crystal, when Aughra says, " Questions, questions, too many questions!" It can pay off to ask questions, as described in today's po...

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(Step 5 of 7 Self-Love Mini Series) Protect yourself from unhealthy relationships
Feb. 4, 2020

(Step 5 of 7 Self-Love Mini Series) Protect yourself from unhealthy r…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. (Step 5 of 7 Self-Love Mini-Series) Protect yourself from unhealthy relationships We all instinctively know that protection involves the physical sense of not being harmed, but there is another way just as violent but leaves no ma…

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(Step 4 of 7 in Mini Series) 7 Ways Self-Love looks: Setting Boundaries
Jan. 28, 2020

(Step 4 of 7 in Mini Series) 7 Ways Self-Love looks: Setting Boundari…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Setting boundaries is a topic that has been discussed extensively, but what do boundaries mean when it comes to self-love? Boundaries are the beginning of one thing and the end of something else so that something else can begin. A…

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The Power Trio: How Motivation, Inspiration, and Discipline Shape Success
Dec. 26, 2019

The Power Trio: How Motivation, Inspiration, and Discipline Shape Suc…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Why Motivation, Inspiration, and Discipline Matters Motivation, inspiration, and discipline are the building blocks of success. Without these three qualities, it is difficult to stay focused and follow through on your goals, dream…

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