Self-Love Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What a JOY it was to speak with Heather Hutchison. We covered topics such as challenges of disabilities, fitting in and finding her voice through writing. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter and author from Vancouver Island, Canada who has been blind since birth. She is the author of Holding on By Letting Go, reached number 5 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases for memoirs, as well as appearing on several Amazon ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does it mean to have crippling anxiety and panic attacks? My guest today is K.C. Poitras. She knows this struggle first hand. She would struggle to leave the house, but with the strength and courage to ask for help, slowly learned how to cope with these feelings. In this podcast, she describes these events in much more detail, and shares her love for one thing that makes her vulnerable also: being an author. In fact, ...

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 The Tao of Self Confidence, in which she highlights other Asian women, their achievements, stories and point of views. Sheena has been featured and applauded for her work... and no wonder. Her pass...

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 absolutely describes her feelings, experiences and observations with kindness and frankness. "Will you be made whole?" This is a decision, and she goes into detail on how every decisio...

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 describes her story of abuse, tragedy, love, and loss with her new book Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt, Lighting the Way to Hope. Thank you for your time and interest in this podc...

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 from the author William Ernest Henley. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star review and subscribing. And keep sharing episodes with friends and family and on soci...

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 you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star review and subscribing. And keep sharing episodes with friends and family and on social media. T...

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 Your Body. Join me in part one of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-s...

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 started? I give three points on this topic. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. It is almost Mother's Day 2021!!! And I am a mom, and it gave me pause to think about: what ways am I taking care of myself? This podcast is a short, and poses a few questions that you can ask yourself to feel less guiltyless fatiguedmore energized I discusses a research article, and even a blog from a mom that pleads to not have to do one more thing... including self-care. Lastly, I pose some questions from another...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What can you do when you are overwhelmed? Well... a lot! Life is a series of challenges, and waiting for them to go away is not always a fruitful or beneficial pathway. Small changes that you can do NOW, may make all the difference. Here is a quick article by the Mayo Clinic that even talks about #5, the benefits of laughing! Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a hear...

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! Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much to bring ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Is it normal to feel fatigue even with more self-esteem and self-awareness? The short answer is, "Yes!" For the longest time, I thought that fatigue is only present when we have "overdone it," and not paying attention to our personal well-being. But, is that always true? I don't believe so. I do believe that you can have self-awareness and a positive self-concept and still experience some fatigue. In this episode, I talk...

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 purchasing items. Or is this really a Pink Discount, because women tend to not realize their worth. explore how this can relate to our view of relationships. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podca...

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 truth of something." - per Google dictionary. The struggle to increase self-confidence can be a day-to-day battle. This podcast looks into just a few ways to build confidence. A great list...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Without self-discipline, success is impossible." -Lou Holtz: Is Discipline always a bad thing? No! It really is a manner in which a set of behaviors is set. Realistically, many people will not apply to work ethic to be successful in managing their own mindset and habits, which in turn affect their future. Having the healthy habits is the key to self-love. The love yo...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much to bring exposure to the podcast and helps lift others up! Email: Bettina@intherising.com

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 contemplating the path to a brighter tomorrow. The journey towards self-improvement can be daunting, but it's important to remember that transformation begins with small, deliberate steps taken in the pre...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In the Rising Podcast Notes Do you ever ask yourself why some people present so much confidence, and others are clearly timid? Why are some people able to call on courage in an instant, while others struggle? Recapture your self-esteem by understanding more about your confidence. Resources: Article by Dr. Burton Article about the difference between self-esteem and confidence &...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The Importance of Balancing EQ and IQ for Self-LoveIQ is all about knowing what and who we are. We know we are supposed to be important, love, forgive, and respect ourselves. On the other hand, EQ is all about internalizing all these things and knowing that you have some Worth. It is the emotional intelligence side that is not just about recognizing or not recognizing the feelings we have but being aware of ourselves and dev...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Self-Love vs. NarcissismAre you practising genuine self-love or unknowingly fueling narcissism? Self-love and narcissism are not the same. However, narcissism has so many similarities with self-love deficiency. Self-love deficiency has so many layers, and it usually stems from a person feeling that they have no self-esteem and self-worth outside the role they play to someone else. On the other hand, narcissistic personality ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. (Step 7 of 7 Self-Love Mini-Series): Living a life with intentionIn the hustle and bustle of everyday existence, it's easy to feel like life is happening to us rather than being guided by our own choices. We find ourselves drifting along, tossed by the winds of circumstance, unsure of our purpose and lacking a sense of fulfillment. But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle and seize the reins of our destiny? ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Forgiving yourself from guilt and shame: Step 6 of 7 Self-Love Mini Series. Sometimes we feel guilty for something we participated in, enabled, or turned a blind eye to, and forgiving ourselves and getting over it can prove to be difficult. We may go into denial to suppress the guilt, but this only lead to self-loathing or self-neglect. When we carry guilt for so long, it turns into shame. Shame never serves any purpos...

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. Although we usually think of boundaries in the format of physical boundaries, such as those between properties or countries, there are also financial, spiritual, and emotional boundaries that must be...