Sleep is important for rest, but what about the struggle to sleep when you have a chance? Kylee Nelson came on the show back in the Spring and shared her tips on improving sleep. To listen to that go here, episode 16. If you lay down to rest and thoughts flood your mind, here’s what you can do. Be intentional to process what’s happening in your life through out the day, so that you aren’t flooded with intrusive, or other thoughts, when you go to lay down. Engaging with your thoughts is necessary. Create pockets of time before you lay down to allow your mind to process and wander. The pockets of time you create can be small, and quick. Start small and build up!

Rest is necessary!

I’m going to share about what a lifestyle of rest looks like for me. It’s a simplified life. It’s a slower pace. It’s more gentle on the mind + body.

What was modeled to you as you grew up? What was praised and defined as good + productive when you were a child?

The more I heal, the less codependent I live. Healing comes by learning and practicing. We must practice to learn. For anything to become second nature we must do it many times. Intentional living is required for change!

I’m going to share about my experience with prejudice and rejection. This conversation is evidence of more inner healing because this is not something I would have opened up to talk about, even a short while ago.

Let's talk about ways to support yourself!

Be practical. Speak up for yourself. Ask for what you need! Don’t expect other people to know what you need. Start to become aware of what your body needs. Practice recognizing what your body is trying to communicate. Does it need rest? More nutritious foods? Time for play and fun?

Consciously living means consciously parenting. Nobody is exempt from trauma. Even if I do my best, my kids will still be affected by traumatic events in their lifetime. I can’t protect them from it all. As parents, all we can do is the best with what we know and what we learn.

Let’s continue the conversation around emotional triggering. In today’s episode I share a personal experience of how I am triggered and how inner healing is helping me to feel less emotionally activated. I touch on how codependency shows up and compare how it looks to live interdependent.

Self parenting or reparenting is very healing. It’s imperative to experience feeling surrounded by love and supported. Feeling isolated and alone is a set up for anxiety, depression and despair. Safe loving touch that’s comfortable to you can help too. A hug can go a long way! Seek support that you trust as you process your triggers.

Calling all kids! Bring your littles around and take a listen. My 5 y/o daughter, Laella shares how she handles her emotions through the every day. We even touch on how to make chores more fun and what to do when you feel like sneaking some sweets.

Michelle is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who continues the conversation with us around eating in a way that nourishes our body. If you didn't listen to part I you'll benefit from doing that!

Michelle is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who shares her knowledge with us. She and I enjoyed a conversation around food and mindful eating. Be sure to come back next week for part II!!

Courtney shares with us several tips and techniques to help with time management. With more on her plate than ever before, Courtney shares that she also has more time to do it all. Find out how you can experience the same!

We're back with part II of the conversation I got to have with my favorite guest - my husband! If you didn't catch part I you'll want to take a listen to that as well. Listen to our honest, open dialogue about how it's been doing life as 2 people who came into the relationship with plenty of unresolved trauma. I still call the messiness beautiful!

I have my favorite guest on today's episode, my husband! We talk openly about our relationship and how it is that we're still loving life together after 9 years of marriage and lots of challenges along the way.

It's time for change! Through self discovery and inner healing you can transform yourself. Listen to learn how.

You matter. Today I'm here to talk about your significance. Get ready to soak up some love!!

How do you feel when you make a mistake? Who told you that's the way to feel? In today's episode we're going to talk about making mistakes and how you can normalize them in your own life.

Kristin Dovbniak shares so many helpful tips and techniques with us today to simplify the cooking experience. If you want an easier time planning and preparing your meals, you should definitely take a listen!

What is the inner child? Listen to find out! Through today's episode I hope you're able to reflect more on your inner child and have a better understanding of what your younger self needs.

Michelle Dixon, a Trauma Release Specialist, joins me today and shares a wealth of knowledge around the body and how we can give it the attention it deserves. Doing bodywork is a VITAL part of healing.