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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 that we are feeling "hormonal." What does this mean though? Hormones are the enemy that we contend with from puberty through adulthood. This is responsible for the red blotches and acne that creep up ...

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. 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 this podcast, I talk about ways to effectively communicate. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform ...

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. 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 better life by evaluating things differentl 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 ...

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. Being single can be liberating and it can be scary. It all depends on the circumstances. But, many of us find if a challenge, even if it is "for the best." What does this have to do with knowing your self-worth? Everything. Being newly single can make us question past decisions and current ones. This podcast is about ways to honor the process of growing in your singleness and being ready and grounded for the future. I...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. It's April! This brings to mind cleaning out closets and garages... but what about spring cleaning YOU?? In this episode I pose 5 questions that you can ask yourself to help spring clean your mind and soul. I then dive into 10 habits that can clutter you right back up... 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...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Depression is something that affects all of us at some point or another. There are different levels and degrees of depression, but taking care of ourselves during such a time is so very important. I review some of the points of this article, and share some points of my own journey. And here is a hotline to call if you find yourself needing help right now. I also reference Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Thank you f...

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-esteem and much more to do with self -compassion. Which we all need more of. 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...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Be Positive! Be Grateful! Can you be all of these things, and still be "allowed" to feel your feelings right now. There is such a thing as toxic positivity, and in this episode I review a few myths associated with being negative- 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 expo...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What are some ways that you show you don't trust yourself? Having to prove yourself--constantlySelf-sabotaging your life through your habits and patternsRehash past traumasMinimalize your own needs This show discusses five ways we can show our lack of trust in ourselves, and offers ways to rewrite that narrative. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Struggling for getting the motivation together to do what you are interested in? I talk about some ways to get motivation together so that you can do the things you are interested in and excited about! 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: Bett...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you super excited about your future and all of the plans that surround that... but those around you are not so excited. In fact, they are not really excited about anything, and are not only not helping you move forward with your goals, but are pulling away from their own. What to do? Well, I discuss a few of these topics in today's podcast. Not everyone should be expected to find their purpose, or follow their pa...

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. When is feeling lost part of life compared to when it is an opportunity to change direction? Feeling lost is a common feeling, and this podcast talks about this and how you are not alone! 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...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Speak up," "say what you want to say," but does that mean you have really found your voice? I explore that int today's podcast. Here is the link to Huffington Post, which goes into davidji 857 (contributor) detail as well.. 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 exposu...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does being prosperous mean anyway? For most of us, this means money. Plain and simple. But, there is so much more to it MoneyHealthQuality timeVacationMemoriesGood FoodClean water Here is the link to the book, You Too, Can Be Prosperous by Robert A. Russell When we look at prosperity from the perspective of "I am prosperity," as opposed to believing that it is something that will come in the future, m...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Lauren Vinopal writes an wonderful article about the importance of breaking the cycle of poor self-esteem. The NIH even printed a short article about optimism and self-esteem. 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. Should we have great expectations, or is it "safer" to have zero expectations? I talk about what Gary Vee has to say about that as well. 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. So, you meet someone and you aren't sure if this new acquaintance is someone that may end up being a great friend of yours someday. Or, you are on a first day, and you are so excited by their interest in you that you block one thing. Your feelings. Your sense of this person being "good" for you, and whether or not they will help you grow. Hindsight is called "20-20," but so many people actually report that they kne...

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 ...