65. When Things Feel Hard
Reflecting on my recent move to a new house, join me today as I explore the inherent stress and uncertainty that comes with change, drawing parallels between physical relocation and the emotional upheaval that occurs when unexpected circumstances force us to dismantle our existing realities. Together, we examine the power of deliberately directing our thoughts, embracing temporary discomfort, and trusting that even in the midst of chaos, clarity will eventually emerge.
64. How to Believe Something New
It is officially Autumn, and as we gear up for Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about something that might just change so much for you. When I mention Thanksgiving, you're probably thinking about those family gatherings that either warm your heart or make you cringe. We all have that one person, like my client's brother-in-law, who seems to ruin every occasion, but here's the revelation - it's not their actions but rather our thoughts about their actions that shape our experience.
63. Desires
Listen in today as I dive deep into the essence of what it means to be human: having wants and desires. Desire is more than just a yearning; it's a fundamental force that shapes our lives, and I unravel the layers of our wants, exploring how they define us, push us to grow, and connect us to the universe's creative energy. I encourage you to challenge the notion that wanting is inherently negative, inviting you to embrace your desires as sacred whispers guiding you towards your true self. From the simple joys that bring a smile to your face to the audacious dreams that seem out of reach, discover the power of wanting from a place of abundance rather than scarcity, igniting your potential and enriching your journey, so settle in and join me on this exploration as we learn not just to want but to want boldly, unapologetically, and authentically, to listen to those whispers.
62. Rethinking Inherited Beliefs: A Conversation with Rae Tsai, Life Coach
Tune in to this episode as I interview Rae Tsai, an individual whose life journey is both inspiring and deeply introspective. Rae shares her experiences of growing up in Taiwan, her early struggles and responsibilities within her family, and her determination to pursue education against the odds. She discusses her transition to the United States, her marriage, and the challenges she faced in adapting to a new culture and balancing family responsibilities. Rae also delves into her career as a life coach and the profound impact of Asian cultural values on relationships, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from inherited beliefs and fostering self-awareness.
61. Easiest Way to Improve Your Emotional Life--Stop Mirroring
As we journey through life, we often find ourselves mirroring the emotions of those around us, whether they are loved ones, colleagues, or even our children, but what if there was another way, a path to emotional maturity and true personal power?
60. What You Will Need to Feel to Have the Life You Want
Listen in today as I dive deep into the power of embracing our emotions, even the uncomfortable ones. Through a compelling client story, I explore how the fear of disappointment can hold us back and how societal norms have taught us to avoid negative emotions.
59. How to Improve Your Marriage Without Couples Therapy
Listen this week as I dive into the challenges of couples therapy and how it's often seen as the solution for dissatisfied relationships, but what if just getting to therapy seems impossible? What if you and your partner have different ways of dealing with conflict?
58. Let’s Talk About FOMO
In this episode, I am diving deep into the world of FOMO, and it's not just about those sneaky social media comparisons. We're getting into the nitty-gritty of why some of us feel that gnawing FOMO more intensely than others, and you're not alone if it feels a tad overwhelming. Join me as we uncover the root causes of this sensation and explore five empowering ways to flip the script. Let's tame that FOMO beast together and embrace the contentment we deserve.
57. Growing thru Grief: A Conversation with Krista St.-Germain, Host of The Widowed Mom Podcast
On today’s episode, I sit down with Krista St.-Germain, creator of The Widowed Mom Podcast. Krista shares her story of resilience after the tragic loss of her husband. From navigating the complexities of grief to embracing post-traumatic growth, Krista's experiences offer invaluable insights for anyone dealing with loss.
56. How to Enjoy Your Life More
My clients have made the courageous decision to change. In this episode, I share one client’s experience of showing up more authentically at work, inspired by the changes she has made in her own self-concept. I have been so inspired by my clients’ transformations and wanted to use this episode to shed light on the power of commitment, consistency, and self-discovery.
55. Your Kids: Are You Helping or Interfering?
I hope that you will join me today as I delve deep into the intricate world of parenting, a world where love, concern, and an impulse to help often intertwine. As the founder of my coaching platform, I've had the personal privilege of guiding professional midlife women through the labyrinth of their emotions, and it's a recurring theme that keeps surfacing – the delicate balance between offering assistance and interfering in their children's lives.
54. The Art of Getting Started
I want to share with you in this episode about how to really make lasting change in your life and in your work. I know we often think we need to get that perfect plan and perfect motivation first, but the truth is that action is what makes things happen. Taking that first step, even if it's a baby step, gets the ball rolling and helps momentum and clarity build. Once we begin to act on our goals, the universe seems to cooperate and help us stay the course.
53. Four Things to Unlearn From Your School Days
Join me in this episode as I discuss the various things that we were trained from a young age to believe that we might still believe today even though they don't serve us. Maybe you have thoughts like, "I'm not good at math" or "Knowing the answer is what makes you smart." However, these are just ideas that became 'truths' because we've thought about them so much.
52. Lessons from a Year of Podcasting
I hope that you will join me for this momentous occasion - the podcast turning a year old. Listen as I reflect on a year of podcasting, reminiscing on some of the challenges that I initially faced as a new podcaster and how this podcast has grown over the last year.
51. Our Desire to Control
Many clients come to me because they want to feel more in control. They don’t want to feel like a passenger in the car of life but rather the driver. However, the desire for control can also sometimes have adverse effects, such as wanting control through food, alcohol abuse, and so forth.
50. The Power of Conscious Decisions
We have so many dilemmas that come up about wanting to improve something about our lives such as our relationships, our financial situation, the quality of our health, and so forth. I am here to tell you that the answer to all of these is in the decisions that you make.
49. Maintaining Good Brain Health: A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Sundermann
You may recall how I talked on the podcast back in January about my trip to a spa resort and what I learned on that trip. Well, on that trip, I met Dr. Melissa Sundermann, and I am so happy to have the opportunity to talk to her on this podcast.
48. Create Your Belief Plan
We sometimes feel stuck, like we have goals that we feel we cannot reach, and sometimes, we really need to take a step back and ask ourselves what our beliefs are about our ability to make it happen. Everything stems from what we believe, so if we don’t believe in ourselves, we aren’t going to see the results that we want, and it’s just that - ourselves - in which we need to believe. If you are feeling overwhelmed, train your brain to create belief plans first before making action plans, and this is such a powerful move that will help you change how you view yourself.
47. What I Learned About Life from Anita Moorjani's Near Death
During the pandemic when we were under lockdown, I took an incredibly powerful class from Anita Moorjani. Anita has an amazing story that really inspired me in several ways, so I am spending today’s episode sharing what I learned from her class, including but not limited to the idea that being spiritual is at our core, that a challenge can come with a blessing that we might not see until we are past the challenge, and the importance of loving oneself. We are here to always be learning and growing, so it is my hope that sharing a few of the key inspirational lessons that I learned from Anita’s class will be helpful to you as well.
46. Improving Your Relationship with Money
What if money were a person with whom you were in a relationship? If you thought about that person the way that we think about money, it would probably be a very unhealthy relationship. Today we explore your relationship with money and how to improve it. What you appreciate appreciates, so aligning yourself with appreciative thoughts about this needed resource is an important first step in improving your relationship with money.