The Social Scholars Podcast
By Sarah Lynn
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The Social Scholars PodcastSep 03, 2020
099. Signing off + What’s next?
098. The Self-Care You Need Will Sometimes Hurt - Season 2 Finale
Painful self-care might be getting your taxes ready, being still, saying goodbye, or allowing yourself to fully experience happiness.
We'll be getting into it more in this final episode of Season 2. See you on the inside! xoxo
097. Direction in the Rejection with Flight Dispatcher Emilie Dykhouse
Her dream was becoming an air traffic controller. Over the course of 6 years she had put in endless amounts of schooling, 6 hour long tests, and navigated setbacks to even have a chance at making that dream come true when she finally got accepted into the one and only air traffic school.
But after a rigorous training schedule over months of the academy, in the final hour of her final test, she failed.
No redo's. No coming back for another chance. It was over. Within minutes, the dream she had been planning her life around was completely gone.
As you can imagine, she was crushed. As what she lost began to sink in more and more, so did her anger, sadness and sense of purpose.
It was a rough patch that lasted years of feeling lost, uncertain and disappointed, but when you tune into this final interview episode of Season 2, you'll hear about how a mix of more closed doors and tenacity finally opened the one door that explained why all the other ones had been closed.
With everything that's happened this year, I thought Emilie's story was the perfect way to close this Season out as a reminder you're not alone or a failure if you've had your own closed doors and and rugs being pulled from under you. I think you'll also find it uplifting and hopeful that the story isn't over until it's over and there's plenty of opportunity to change the narrative along the way.
AND if you're at all interested in aviation, you're going to hear some interesting behind the scenes of what goes on when you step on your flights!
Be sure and connect with Emilie on Instagram and let her know what you most related to or enjoyed about her interview! https://www.instagram.com/emilieann10/
096. Sleeping with the Enemy - Book of the Week: the War of Art by Steven Pressfield
"Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands the Resistance."
Your worst enemy isn't who you think it is.
The enemy that does the most damage is the one inside your head that you lay down every night with and wake up to every morning.
If there's something you've been putting off - writing a book, a meditation practice, training for a marathon, getting back on the dating scene, starting a business, sharing your experiences and opinions more on social media, moving, a bedtime routine that could help you sleep better - you've most likely encountered what Steven Pressfield calls the Resistance.
It can't be seen, heard, or touched, but it can be felt.
It takes form as procrastination, fear, drama, excuses, victimhood, self-doubt, unhappiness, even love, logic, and healing. It's anything that stands between you and the person you are capable of becoming.
It's self-sabotage and sabotage by others who may even care for and love you, but are dealing with their own Resistance.
It's something that has to be managed every day. It never goes away.
And it's not always so obvious. Instead of encouraging you to never start, it will whisper that you're going to do it - starting tomorrow.
So the best way to combat Resistance is to start. As messy, imperfect, uninspired, and not ready as it might be - start anyway. Because otherwise you're cheating the world of your contribution and gift to the world.
Inside the Book of the Week, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battle, you'll find 15 other ways to move through the Resistance so that whatever idea that's has been growing inside of you - the one (or more than one!) you've most likely been shoving down because it doesn't make sense or it's not the right time or you're not the one to do it - can finally be brought into existence for your own sake and for the benefit of the world around you.
Is this thing you've been thinking about (for week, months or maybe years!) what you were meant to do and be? The only way to find out it to sit down and do it.
I hope this week's BOTW inspires you to go out and not only add this one to your shelf, but to take that feeling seriously that's telling you to do or be something more. You don't have to knock it out of the park on your first try, or 10th try. The only thing that matters is that you sit down, put your time in, and give it all you've got. xoxo
>>> You can grab this week's book HERE: https://amzn.to/3gu2cNe
>>> If your have a business idea you're ready to bring to life based on your experience and expertise, but would like a little help getting it started or overcoming a specific roadblock, I'm hosting 1:1 Personal Brand Builder Power Hours between now and Christmas and would be honored to be a small part of your journey bringing it to life. If you like my style and are ready to get started, you can book yours HERE or reach out on Instagram with any questions (@sarahlynn.co).
095. Leaving Good for a Chance at Great with Paul Rahn
Paul Rahn is the Founder and Owner of the ClassPass top studios SWEAT on State and Maple Leaf Crossfit in and around the Chicago-area.
Back in 2013 he was at the height of his career at Starbucks, leading a team of 50+ employees at the busiest store in Chicago and one of the top stores in the US. He had the best benefits, a big paycheck, and an impressive job title.
But yet, he knew he was capable of more.
Not more money or status, but more meaning.
Can you relate to things being good enough? But maybe there's a tug that won't go away for some crazy idea or you just know where you are right now isn't where your supposed to stay?
If so, you're going to love this episode that is one example of what's possible when you consciously choose a path of purpose and happiness, despite it being terrifying at many points along the way (including actually getting started).
AND since Paul is the owner of a fitness business, stay tuned at the end for some his best tips for getting into shape and feeling your best.
Get more doses of Paul's inspiration over on:
- Instagram: @prmfit and @sweatfitnessstudios
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweatfitnessstudios
- If you're in the Chicago area looking for a gym home or are anywhere in the world looking for a legit virtual workout, check out the options over at SWEAT: https://sweatfitnessstudios.com/
Paul books recommendations:
Declutter Your Mind: by SJ Scott
094. Eat Like You Give a F*ck: Book of the Week - The China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell
The title from this episode comes from my favorite cookbooks - Thug Kitchen (more cookbook recommendations at the end) and the Book of the Week is one that transformed how I eat forever.
In today's conversation, we're getting into the book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health by T. Colin Campbell PhD and Thomas M. Campbell II.
It's filled with research, studies, and resources on the benefits of minimizing the meat and dairy we consume and the case for adding in more (real) plants.
You'll get a sneak peek of the wide-range of areas this book covers as we go through today, 13-fun and random facts that will give you something to chew on (cheesy pun intended) and might entice you to go and grab this book for yourself.
It is VERY "sciency" so if you like that kind of thing, ,you'll appreciate this. If you're not so much into that level of detail, there's plenty of charts and graphs to follow along and still get the point. Either way, once you get into it, I think you'll find it very eye-opening and maybe even binge-worthy as you learn more about how to live longer, be healthier, and prevent/reverse disease.
You'll hear how despite being a vegetarian since college, I wasn't that healthy (mostly because I didn't actually eat that many vegetables), and how this book significantly shifted my perspective on what I put into my body and what goes into the food I put into my body.
After committing to this transformation a little over 10 years ago, my acne and "backne" that I was still majorly struggling with in my mid-20s became almost non-existent, my skin also felt brighter, I rarely was ever constipated (I thought this could me TMI, but I know you can handle it), I lost weight, and I was able to complete a full marathon, 100% on a plant-based diet, in less than 4 hours (sharing this not to brag, but to highlight the strength and energy I had from this shift).
When you think about food, I always like the approach of how I can add in more healthy foods instead of focusing on all the will-power you're going to need to cut things out. I have found almost by default that will happen overtime by getting crowded out by all the food that's bringing you health and energy.
*I think we all already are aware of this but just in case - I am NOT a medical professional of any kind. The information I shared today is directly from this book or my own personal experience, which most likely will be different from yours. I know you're smart and will consult with your doctor on any major changes this book might inspire. xoxo.
Additional Resources:
- Grab The China Study here: https://amzn.to/3fPez5U
- Thug Kitchen Cookbook: https://amzn.to/36jxQta
- The Joy of Vegan Baking: https://amzn.to/37g2B1s
- Prevent and Reverse Hearth Disease book: https://amzn.to/36nswVU
- The Truth About Cancer: https://amzn.to/2VkdTvX
- Thrive - The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports: https://amzn.to/2JwEZxd
- Forks Over Knives documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/
- Food Inc. documentary: https://youtu.be/IJDGUxqEdYY
- Mayo Clinic article - How plant-based food helps fight cancer: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/how-plant-based-food-helps-fight-cancer/art-20457590
- The Gerson Therapy method: a natural treatment that activates the body’s extraordinary ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and natural supplements - more here.
093. Captive an Audience: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo
"Everything you need to know to captivate, excite, and motivate an audience (turtleneck not included)."
Standing up and speaking out whether on stage for a presentation, a Facebook live, or even in a team meeting, can be one of the scariest things we do. It can be terrifying to think of having the spotlight on you and to know what others could be thinking about you.
But, without getting visible and sharing our thoughts, opinions, and what we know, it's hard to help others and it can be hard to move towards your goals.
Whether you are running your own business sharing your offers and products or are looking to apply for a new job or promotion, knowing how to captivate, excite and motivate the person or people in front of you can help you make those goals happen.
In this book, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo, you're going to learn how to:
- create an inspiring brand story
- answer the question that matters most to your audience
- paint a memorable and consistent vision
- make numbers meaningful
- build visually engaging slides
- master state presence
- make it look effortless
- rehearse effectively
- have fun
I also share at the end about how to use what you learn from this episode and apply it to podcast guesting with another great resource coming up in December with my former business coach, Christine McAlister of Life with Passion. She's hosting a training called 100 Interviews in 90 Days that is going to teach you how to find and book shows, what to say when you're on a podcast, and how to be the best guest they've ever had with a follow up strategy very few people are doing.
You can sign up for the 100 Interview in 90 Days Masterclass through my affiliate link HERE or shoot me a message and I'll send you the link directly.
IG: @sarahlynn.co
email: hello@sarahlynnco.com
092. Blasting Off Into Your New Self with Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams has lived the "Liz Gilbert in the wild" life - traveling all over the world and experiencing all this planet has to offer. In this episode we get to not only hear her biggest life lessons learned while out in the "wild" that you're going to get so much from, but also what can unfold for you when you start getting your stories and opinions more visible and how to navigate when you're not your old self anymore but also not yet fully blasted off into your new self.
You'll also hear from Natalie on:
- how to get going when you're ready to uplevel but not exactly sure what that looks like
- noticing when you might be creatively repressed and what to do about it
- dissecting fears to uncover a common theme
- overcoming the fear of other people's opinions and realizing they are actually none of your business
- being aware of jealousy and the important message it may be trying to tell you
- realizing the biggest thing everyone who's getting negative feedback does
- how to know if you're sharing too much? or maybe not enough?
- becoming unstoppable in uncertainty
- why ignoring the call won't make it go away
- identifying what it feels like in your body to be in alignment (and what it's like when you're not)
- getting rid of the stigma around changing your mind and pivoting
- truth bombs for anyone else ready to embrace the fullest expression of themselves
Natalie recommended 2 books that have helped her along this journey:
- Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life by Radha Agrawal
- May Cause Love: An Unexpressed Journey of Enlightenment After Abortion by Kassie Underwood
Be sure and follow along with Natalie for more inspiration and goodness over on Instagram at @natalieintheraw and let her know what you most enjoyed about this one!
091. Benefits of Being Emotional, Book of the Week episode: The Dictionary of Emotions
This resource by Patrick Michael Ryan is a little different than the cover to cover reads I've recommended in past episodes, but still one for the bookshelf.
Understanding our own emotions and developing emotional intelligence towards others has been something that I've been exploring for the last couple of years, and this book was the gateway for a lot of that. It's also been a big help in better understanding how I feel beyond simply happy, sad, and mad.
While we may not always want to act on our emotions and say or do something we might regret (I know this from first hand experience...), there are benefits to feeling those emotions fully, however ugly or hard they might be.
In this episode, we get into that a little more along with:
- how to avoid anxiety when we feel joy or happiness because we're thinking it's too good to be true or about what's around the corner
- why the goal isn't to feel happy all the time
- what can happen when we embrace our sadness
- anger being a secondary emotion and how expanding our emotional vocab can help get to the primary emotion
- the question my therapist asked me when I was engulfed with rage for weeks that changed my outlook to this day
- and how by better understanding our own emotions we can more fully show up for others in our lives dealing with their own feelings.
You can grab Patrick's Dictionary of Emotions on Amazon here or at your local bookstore.
As always I'd love to hear from you about anything that resonated or what you got from the book when you read it - message me on Instagram @sarahlynn.co or email at hello@sarahlynnco.com. xoxo
090. Building Wealth as Women with Eirin Holmeide
Today's guest expert interview is private conversation we had inside the Season 2 of the paid group INSTABrand: A 21 Day Personal Branding Program that Leverages the Power of Instagram and I'm excited to pull it out and share it with you as a compliment to our Book of the Week from Monday: The Kickass Single Mommy (episode 089.).
This was such an empowering conversation with Eirin that busts through unhelpful stories women and society have about their investing abilities and how to become truly wealthy through a well-researched investing plan. You'll also hear from Eirin on:
- The 4 step path to being reading to invest
- High level considerations for fees, interest rates and inflation
- Why women are actually better investors :)
- Long, medium and short term investing
- Limiting beliefs you overcome as women investors
- Mindset around savings vs investing and earning vs. buying
- Her top money book - Tony Robbins Money Master the Game - and she answers our investing questions!
Once you have a chance to listen, be sure and drop @eirin.holmeide a quick note over on Instagram (here) and let her know a top takeaway for you! I know it always means so much to hear from how you helped someone.
You can also find her over on LinkedIn here.
She'll be running another program soon so be on the look out when you follow her on social media!
089. Why I Would Wish Sigle Motherhood on My Best Friend: Book Recap of A Kickass Single Mom by Emma Johnson
"May you always have the freedom and courage to create the family that you want and need." - Emma Johnson
Certain stats out there about single mothers would have you believe that you are doomed to a life of welfare, struggle and your children are destined for trouble and probably prison. While some of those stats might be true, that doesn't have to be true for your single mom journey.
This week's Book of the Week is a helpful resource for any single mom or mom that is considering decisions that would put her in that situation in the future.
The Kickass Single Mom: Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self, and Raise Fabulous, Happy Children by Emma Johnson is a book I read a few years ago that had a huge impact on how I saw myself as a single mom and inspired me to take full responsibility for my situation and creating the best life possible for my son and me.
In this episode you'll hear about several of the topics covered in Emma's book - some inspiring and others that might be triggering at first - but all will make you think and give you hope how you can not just survive single motherhood, but really thrive in it.
The book is broken out into 4 main sections:
- Single 2.0
- Money
- Parenting
- Dating
Within each section, I share some of the specific chapters that stood out to me and lessons learned from my own experience as a single mom, including how I become one, finally detaching from the child support chase, letting go of anger and bitterness, the experience of having an involved father figure for my son from a past relationship, getting over my selfish need to be the only one my son could have fun with, the self-sabotaging strategy of being a mom martyr, allowing for help, what I learned from dating single dads and seeing the "other side," and intentionally seeking fulfillment outside of motherhood and work.
Other chapters that are touched on but Emma gets more into the juicy details on inside the book itself include:
- Busting through the Stereotypes for You and Your Child(ren)
- The Importance of Being Financially Independent No Matter What
- How Alimony and Child Support Could Keep You Stuck
- Estate Planning for Single Moms
- Outsourcing = The Secret Formula to Single Mom Success
- Good Guys Like Women Who Are Financially Independent
- Co-Parent Like a Pro
- The Argument for Equally Shared Parenting
- Your Relationship with Your Ex's New Girlfriend
- A Sexually Satisfied Mom is a Happier Mom
- If You're Stuck and Not Dating
- Where Are All the Good Men?
- Dating and Your Kids
If you have any questions about single motherhood that you want to ask me don't hesitate to reach out and message me over on IG at @sarahlynn.co or email at hello@sarahlynnco.com! xoxo
Below are the Single Mom Tribe resources I mentioned at the beginning of the episode:
- Single Mom Tribe website
- My interview with Bri on the Single Mom Tribe podcast here
- Single Mom Tribe on Instagram
Add The Kickass Single Mom to your own bookshelf here (affiliate link)
088. How to Start Over from the Simple Abundance book by Sarah Ban Breathnach
BOOK OF THE WEEK
My friend Katie Taylor (IG: @_katietaylor) changed my life a little when she sent me this book as a gift earlier this Spring.
Simple Abundance is a daily devotion type of book that shares messages of creativity, spiritual practices, and reflections for a living a more authentic self.
I don't just have books on a shelf - I have book children so it's hard to pick a favorite, but the fact this one rarely is sitting on a shelf and instead, in whatever room I was last in tells you how much I love and how often I read this one.
Sarah starts each day with a short title and a quote dating back from the 1600s or all the way up to Lady Gaga, so if you're at all a quote person, you'll love it just for that.
If the size of the book intimidates you - don't let it. Each "chapter" ranges 1 -3 pages, so totally do-able to read daily while your coffee brews or while you let the dog out.
At the end of each month, she shares practical ideas for implementing the topics from the month. For example - November she had themes of following the Light, so one of her "Try This at Home" tips was to create a Caution Closet that had a portable light and other items needed in an emergency situation.
Right after those, she shares a list of "Simple Abundance" ideas to make your life easier or better in some way - like having a battery drawer that's fully stocked so you never get frustrated because you don't have a battery for the TV remote or your child's favorite toy.
Listen to episode 88 on the podcast today to get the details on why you might want to pick this book up for yourself (or as a gift!) and one of my favorite exerts about How to Start Over.
Grab your own copy*: https://amzn.to/3oOMiAJ
The Panteger Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea* I mentioned I was drinking: https://amzn.to/2HVKfu0
*these are affiliate links so you will be adding to my book fund if you purchase through one of these links. Another option is to support your local bookstore!
087. A Crash Course in Witchcraft for the Spiritually Curious with Winifred Costello
how witches arrive at their identity/practice
her own childhood story of when she realized it
the religion of wicca that has nothing to do with devil worshiping
understanding the terminology and when to use what words
the similarities between personal development and witchcraft
how witches reenchant the world
why hexes shouldn't be put on exes
the myths about potions
a daily practice to connect deeper with yourself
and how the stereotype witch ended up on a broom
Learn more about Winifred over on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/awentree/
Check out the True Magick book recommendation she gave and the oracle deck cards at her online shop: awentree.com/
What was a surprising or interesting takeaway from this one? Drop be a note over on Instagram @sarahlynn.co and let me know!
086. Witch by Lisa Lister Probably Isn't What You're Expecting
"Being a witch isn’t about what you do, its not spells, rituals, and ceremonies. It’s the stance you take in life."
I realize the topic of this Book of the Week, might not be of interest to everyone and for others might even be offensive. One of the reasons I liked this book so much though is because it's not just about what you think it's going to be about.
Yes, Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic by Lisa Lister, a gypsy witch, is a book about:
- what a witch is
- the different types of witches (I had no idea there was more than one)
- the evolution of witches over the centuries
- the terrorized history many women experienced, self-identified witches and others inaccurately labeled as witches
- and an entire chapter dedicated to rituals and practices for love, prosperity and good luck
And it's also an empowering personal development book focused on:
- Naming and facing your fears so that they don't hold you back from all your potential
- Getting visible and using your voice to express your thoughts and opinions (not just about witchcraft)
- The "shoulding" we all do on ourselves and how to stop comparing ourselves to others
- Tapping into and then trusting your intuition
- Manifesting
- Journaling and gratitude
- Compassion and how to call people in vs. call them out
- The power and magic of all women - the connection we have to the moon cycles, Mother Earth and our ability to create life
I think we can get into a lot of trouble when we only seek out resources that feed our narrative of how the world works, and when we allow ourselves to see it in black and white, good or bad, their way and my way. That's why I picked up this book and why as the same time I was reading a book about Christianity called, Jesus Is ____ by Judah Smith.
I don't want my view of the world, other people different than me, and my beliefs to have unconsciously been created, accepted as truth, and then never allowed to be shifted or changed.
If you're open to it, this book will absolutely give more to think about when it comes to witchcraft and maybe more importantly, about other ways of looking at the world, at other people, and at yourself.
“Don’t trust this book. Or me. Trust yourself.”
085. Home Alone: Taking Radical Responsibility of Life When You're Single (and Really Anytime)
"Too many of us don't know how to treat ourselves well, almost as if we feel like we don't deserve to, don't have time to, don't want to feel guilty about doing so." -Dominque Browning, American Writer and Editor
The book of the week episode on Monday was an overview of the relationship book, Conscious Loving (my new favorite! You can find out why here in Episode 84), so in this one we're continuing the theme on relationships, but today, focusing on the one you have with yourself.
And not just the relationship you have with yourself, but how you can still enjoy a full life even when you're not in a relationship.
One of the biggest lessons I have learned in all the dating over the last couple of decades is to focus less on who I want that "special person" to be and more on how I want to feel when I'm with them.
What would be on your list? I have written things like I want to feel fun, adventurous, flirty, calm, etc. and then at one point reflecting on my list when I've met my dream guy, I asked myself why do I have to wait to feel and do those things? Is there a way to feel them now?
The answer of course is, yes and you can start practicing as soon as today.
Would it be nice to have a special someone to experience with all the things in life you want to do? Of course! But that part is out of your hands, so why do you have to wait around to do and have the life you want?
You don't, and in this episode, to help you get the wheels turning for your own list, you'll hear some of the ideas I've implemented to help ignite some of those feelings and live more fully, without waiting or putting that responsibility on someone else.
Resources:
Listen to Monday's Book of the Week episode, Conscious Loving: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/083-7-steps-to-take-love-off-the-default-mode/id1494532397?i=1000495292543
Simple Abundance book: https://amzn.to/2FTJ8dp
083: 7 Steps to Take Love Off the Default Mode
The Book of the Week is our first book talking about relationships called Conscious Loving The Journey to Co-Commitment: A Way to Be Fully Together Without Giving Up Yourself by Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks.
I heard about this one on a recent episode of True Sex, Wild Love with Whitney Miller who I love and follow over on Instagram (@whitnlove), so when she said this book was her go-to relationship book that she's read multiple times, I immediately headed over to Audible to download it.
However, about halfway through listening to it, I ended up ordering the hardcopy because there were so many things I wanted to highlight and come back to. Plus, Part II of the book is all practical application and strategies to implement so I would recommend grabbing the hardcopy as well so you'll have as a reference to come back to.
I've read a lot of really good relationship books over the years, mostly when I've been single (because I wanted to be "ready" :) ) and this is the best one I've read to date.
My favorite things about it are it's focus on coming to a relationship has a whole person, ideas for how to actually be "whole," getting out of victim mode regardless of what is going on, the importance of self-love, and the amazing relationship that can emerge when you're building one another up vs. tearing each other down.
The book is packed full of helpful lists, perspective shifts, examples, and exercises. In this episode, you'll hear the 7 Steps to a Conscious, Co-Commitmented Relationship that I know you'll get something from regardless if you pick this book up or not (but I highly recommend you do!).
Resources:
- Here is the delicious fall tea I mentioned I was drinking, Hot Spice Cinnamon by Harney & Sons (I get the big 50 sachets bag from Amazon): https://amzn.to/359Ykf6
- The True Sex and Wild Love podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-sex-wild-love/id1472061802
- The hardcopy of this book if you want to add it to your own bookshelf (*affiliate link): https://amzn.to/37jzxro
082. Pivoting, Self-Acceptance, and Love by Design with Amy Mae
Amy Mae is a librarian by day, Human Design Love Expert everyday, and proud plus-sized babe who's a fellow Manifesting Generator going through a transition in her business that she's fully embracing.
We met at a James Wedmore event last year when she bravely stood up and shared a vulnerable moment in her then-business and ever since, I've been so impressed and girl crushing on how fully she shows up to her community in the most genuine and loving way.
In this episode 82 we get into a few topics you might be able to relate to:
- Why she's changing her mind again (this is why we jive so well :))
- The journey from plus size personal trainer idea to human design dating business
- How to know when you're ready to pivot whether it's in your business, your Facebook group name, or your eating habits
- The initial struggles around being a dating coach when she was struggling with her own relationship (can anyone else relate?)
- Why she started being more intentional expressing her emotions vs. surpressing them
- Setting boundaries, especially with those closest to you
- When you don't know what you actually like or want
- Taking a break from social media )(your business will not fall apart)
- Loving your body and the benefits of a good naked dance party
- The conditioning we grow up with to not love our bodies
- What the judgment of others really means
- Not every plus-size person wants to lose weight
- Why you might want to schedule your own boudoir photo session :)
- AND of course, do a quick overview of each Human Design type and how they show up in dating.
Get connected with Amy and let her know what you loved most from this interview!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamymae/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007895448053
Join her FB Group, Love by Design to get in on her free masterclass on attracting your soulmate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovingbydesign
081. The Five Levels of Attachment
080. How Will You Know When You’re Relevant Enough?
079. Fostering Connection Beyond "How Are You?" Questions
This week's Book of the Week is A Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You DECIDE, CREATE, CONNECT and LEAD by Warren Berger.
If you are looking for help with a big decision or to have more meaningful conversations you're going to get so much from this book and catch some helpful highlights in this episode.
I read this book almost two years ago, and to this day continue to go back and reference it. Because of that, if you feel compelled to add it to your own bookshelf, I would definitely recommend the hardcopy. This way, you can easily refer back to it as needed for inspiration and reminders.
The powerful questions in this book can help you:
- Identify opportunities in your career or industry
- Generate fresh ideas in business or in your own creative pursuits
- Check your biases so you can make better judgements and decisions
- Do a better job of communicating and connecting with the people around you
Whether you end up reading this one or not, you will catch some of my favorite questions from each category and start to uplevel your career, decision making, relationships and life in general by simply upleveling the questions you ask yourself.
078. Feeling AliveAF After Addiction with Samantha Perkins
Samantha Perkins is a mom of two, landlord, and creator of the AliveAF blog. She also just celebrated 3 years being alcohol-free.
In this conversation Samantha shares more about:
what's behind the mommy wine and Rose All Day memes
when she realized her own happy hour creeping up early each day and what lead her to explore why
eating healthy, but still not being "healthy"
the curiosity that lead her to understanding more about the science behind her habits
the link between anxiety and depression to alcohol
the decision to become sober and how it impacted her social life
the life-changing benefits she's experienced since making that decision and why she considers it self-love
and we also get to how writing and starting her blog has helped manage anxiety without having to turn to alcohol
To learn more about Samantha and her story, check out her blog below and follow along her journey over on Instagram:
AliveAF Blog: www.spaliveaf.com/blog
Instagram: www.instagram.com/samanthaperkins_aliveaf/
077. The Wilt, Fall, Root, Rise and Bloom Process
076. The Spiritual Hairstylist with Chris Megia
"The only way anything was going to change, is if I changed."
Chris Megia is a talented hairstylist and former Vidal Sassoon Academy educator who's been in the industry for more than 33 years (even though it looks like that's how old she is...). She's also a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has experience running her own studio and most recently, teaching other hair stylists ways to generate multiple streams of revenue out from behind the chair.
Several years ago, despite the success in her career, she noticed that she was running into the same challenges over and over again. She decided to take inventory and realized that she was the common denominator with it all (#selfawareness). She wanted things to be different and knew that the only way things were going to change is if she changed.
Around the same time, she discovered a Spiritual Psychology program that would forever change her life. In today's episode, Chris is sharing her experience with that program and exactly how she changed and is now helping others grow into the fuller versions of themselves as well.
When you listen, you'll learn:
- what spiritual psychology means
- how she began to shift out of victim mode and into taking full responsibility for everything in her life
- her these experiences has given her the tools to help her clients with both their out beauty and inner beauty and that it's never about the hair.
- the dangers of seeking external validation
- why she believes we are all born to serve a purpose and have unique gifts to do so
- the most common limiting beliefs and stories we attach to that prevent us from living in that purpose
- how she called in her boyfriend of now 9 years and her dream home
- her best advice for calling in your wants and desires
Get connected with Chris over on Instagram at @chrismegia where you'll hear more of her inspiring wisdom and if you're a hairstylist be able to stay up to date on Round 2 of her Beauty in Your Brand 21 Day Course!
075. Book of the Week: Loving What Is
074. The Transition of Done for You to 1:1 Coaching with Terrah LP
Terrah LP is a Social Media Business Coach and today she's opening up about:
- How the best part of her day used to be the car ride home after work
- What finally pushed her over the edge to leave her 9-5 job
- The $30 she made in the first few months of her new business and the belief it would work out
- How she figured out what to offer, how much to charge, and where to find new clients
- And most recently, the decision behind her pivot from done for you social media management work to 1:1 coaching to help others' avoid the mistakes she made when she first started
She also shares her top social media tips from all her experience and various types of clients including:
- the benefits of a small follower community in the beginning
- a real life example of what not to do on social media
- using values vs. demographic details to determine who's your ideal client
- real talk - your ideal client may not be on Instagram
- how many social media accounts you should have
- what Instagram rewards more than likes and followers
- how to avoid feeling spamming on social media
- her recommended scheduling tool
- how to be structured with a twist
Connect with Terrah:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imterrah/
On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrah-lp-82540bab/
073. Embracing the Ebb
"If you want a happy ending, well that depends on where you stop your story." - Carson Wells (Amercian actor, director, and writer)
There is a rhythmic ebb and flow in life, but not as much is talked about the ebb as is the flow. The ebb almost feels like something is wrong, you're not doing it right, it shouldn't be this way, and can become a desperate attempt to get into the flow - upbeat happy and blissed out phase where everything is going great.
There's no shortage of books helping us get into and then stay in the flow and be happy.
But there's good stuff in the ebb too, even though it usually doesn't feel like it in the moment. There can be a lot of growth and benefits to being in a rut, feeling stuck, failing, being hurt, getting angry and feeling confused.
In today's episode, we're getting into some of those benefits, ideas for embracing it, and tips for getting out of it when you're there longer than you want/need to be.
Resources mentioned:
Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach: https://amzn.to/3hiZHw1
James Wedmore Minding Your Business Episode 397: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/397
072. Facing vs. Creating Reality
The exert from today comes from one of the most well-known Law of Attraction resources, "Ask and It is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires" by Ester and Jerry Hicks through the teachings of Abraham.
What you'll hear today is less about manifesting and more about simply the awareness that we are the creators of our reality. You've heard the saying, "you have to face reality," but if it's not a reality you want, you don't have to face it. Instead create the one you want.
By now, if you listened to the other two Message in a Book episodes, you have some tools and ideas for how to help you better know what that is, so that now you can allow it to unfold through manifestation and inspired action.
This will be the last Message in a Book episode for now, but the Monday interview episodes and Friday where you and me hang out on various business and life topics will still be happening!
071. Too Many Dreams to Pick Just One
The Message in a Book exert today comes from, Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change by Stacy Abrams.
Stacy might be most well known recently for her 2018 run for Governor of Georgia and her 11 years spent in the Georgia House of Representatives, 7 of those years as Minority Leader.
But what you may not realize is that she's also a non-profit CEO, serial entrepreneur, and has authored multiple romance novels. She's managed to have success without necessarily "niching down" and instead has found success in a wide range of areas within her multiple passions.
In this episode, you'll hear about a question she asks that builds on what we talked about yesterday with the understanding of what you want. If you're still not sure what that is, this question today might help you start to gain some clarity by giving yourself permission to break the "rules."
070. Where Are You Going?
Today's inspiration comes from the classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll about how to get out of the default mode and decide where you really want to go. If you've struggled with this at times like I have, you'll also get a couple of super tangible ideas to get you started on figuring out at least the direction.
069. Pivoting, Being "Off Brand" and Channeling the Akashic Records with Ashley Mondor
Ashley Mondor is one of the brightest lights of a human being you'll ever come across in real life or here on Instagram. And in today's episode she's schooling us on what in the world the Akashic Records are so that we can uncover answers to our spiritual gifts, tap into our intuition, and create the life we want, not just the one we think we should have.
We get into wide range of other though-provoking and inspiring spiritual and subconscious topics including:
- How listening to a single podcast episode started her on the journey from toxic work environment, getting yelled at by her boss and putting in long hours to the dream life and work she's doing now.
- The shift from her first business as a social media content consultant to talking more about what she was curious about despite the thoughts of "People don't want to hear what I have to say," or "People will think I'm flakey or that I'm loony."
- Pivoting and worrying about being "off-brand"
- How she began channeling messages and pivoted again into Akashic Record readings to help with self-love, worthiness, and deconditioning
- The struggle with what to call herself and what her niche is (can you relate?) and what she did about it
- Common struggles that hold most people back
- The fact that you have the desire for something, that means something! Follow it.
- How she's reframed the word "work"
- Developing new habits that stick
- Her rituals around taking care of her mental and spiritual well-being (includes winking at yourself ;) )
- What steps to take if you feel like there's something more inside of you, but are afraid to do anything about it
Resources that Ashley mentions:
Bashar Channeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basharchanneling/
Gaia Network: https://www.gaia.com/
Solfeggio Frequencies: Videos here on YouTube
Connect with Ashley:
Over on Instagram and let her know one of your biggest takeaways from her interview! https://www.instagram.com/ashley.mondor/
Learn more about Ashley's work and how she helps people over on her cozy digital home: https://ashleymondor.com/
068. Why I Closed My Book Club Membership
Earlier this week, I made the very hard decision to close the Beyond the Book club membership effective this month. I loved it so much and the group we had, but with the start of virtual school and the ongoing journey to continue thinking like a CEO, I had to take a look at where I was spending my time relevant to where the majority of my income came from. Inside this Friday episode I explain more behind the decision, the other factors than went into the final call, share my biggest lessons learned from (finally) starting my membership in hopes you'll learn something too for your own membership idea or any project you may be thinking about.
067. A Press Release Practice from Amazon to Vet Your Next Idea
This idea comes from the book, Growth Hacker Marketing by Ryan Holiday. It's a super short, but very powerful read that, while it mostly applies to startups and companies, you can absolutely take apply them to your own personal brand or small business for creative ways to grow.
1) To add this book to your bookshelf, grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/3j42cDp
2) If you're curious what we're reading next month in the Beyond the Book club check it out here and come join us! https://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
066. How to Find Your Passion
Inside "The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead" by Warren Berger you'll find pages and pages of truly amazing questions to ask yourself AND others. There's that saying that goes, "the quality of you life, is determined by the quality of your questions" and this will absolutely give you next-level ideas for asking better questions to uncover better answers inside yourself and to have more meaningful conversations with others.
Today, we're talking about the question most of us are looking for in life with practical advice for how to finally find the answer.
1) Add this one to your bookshelf for future reference: https://amzn.to/31fmIeo [affiliate link]
2) Come join us inside the Beyond the Book club: https://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
065. What Are You Waiting For That You Don't Have To Wait For?
I recently discovered Carl Lentz on an interview with Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man on YouTube. He's not your typical pastor, so I was curious what he was all about. I learned he was at Justin Bieber's wedding and baptized Kevin Durant and had a book out called Own the Moment. I gobbled it up in a weekend and found so many inspiring and very practical takeaways. In fact, at the end of each chapter he has a "own the chapter" section where he gives a recommended action step to put what you just read into practice.
Carl is the lead pastor at Hillsong East Coast out in NYC, but regardless of how religious you are or not, there's still a ton of value you'll get that will expand your mind, remind you about basic human kindness and love, and inspire you to go after big goals.
1) You can grab Carl's book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3hlkzn2 [affiliate link]
2) We'll be starting a new book club pick soon inside Beyond the Book. To check out what it is and join us visit here: https://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
064. A Dentist with a Side Hustle with Joanne Bourgault
If you've ever felt guilty for changing your mind about what you thought you wanted or felt like you were somehow not "cut out for this" because you haven't yet gone full-time on your business of passion, this episode with the talented email copywriter, Joanne Bourgault is going to help you shift the story you might be telling yourself.
In addition to helping online business owners write really good emails, she's also a former accountant, turned dentist, wife, and mother of two. In this episode we talk about the journey of learning about yourself and what you actually like to do, and how it most definitely is not a straight path in discovering it.
In episode 64, you'll also hear Joanne open up about:
- How she got into marketing when she was working to get her dental practice noticed
- When she realized dentistry (or accounting) wasn't here calling
- Still wanting your parent's approval as an adult (who else can relate??)
- Trying to explain your budding business to your family and friends
- Where to find the right community based on where your business currently is
- How she handles pricing as a service provider
- How to effectively communite your offers
- Managing all the things - what works, what doesn't, and what to just let go of
- Deciding whether when and when it's not time to go "all in"
- ...and of our since she's here I had to tap into our copywriting genius to help us avoid mistakes and what to do instead
Follow along with Joanne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.bourgault/
Learn more about how she can help you set up your own email sequence: https://joannebourgault.com/
063. 4 Places to Put Your Personal Facebook Page to Work for Your Biz
While Facebook has guidelines around selling from your personal Facebook page, there’s still ways you can use it to promote who and how you help.
This can be especially helpful if you’re active in Facebook groups so that when people click on your profile they can learn more about you fairly quickly.
In this episode, you'll learn 4 ideas for putting your personal page to work for your business.
If you found this helpful and think your business bestie would too, share it with the so they can get their profile updated too.
If you'd like to see, in additional to hearing, these 4 places, I did a video over on my IGTV that you can check out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3veSxDTBi/
062. How to Make it Just as Easy for Big Goals to Happen as Small Ones
Today we're opening up, "The Magic of Thinking Big," by David Schwartz and talking about what can happen when you decide to really believe in your next offer, your coaching program, your business, and whatever else you want to have success in.
1) Want to add this one to your bookshelf? https://amzn.to/3j083K9 [affiliate link]
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here: http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
061. Do Any of These Bliss Blockers Sound Familiar?
Today's exert is from a gift I received from a client that I look forward to reading everyday. The book "Simple Abundance: 365 Days to a Balanced and Joyful Life" by Sarah Ban Breathnach is a gold mine of stories and advice for living a fulfilling, harmonious and joyful life.
1) If you think you need this one on your shelf, you can check it out here: https://amzn.to/2FyRAOv
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here: http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
060. Your Job Isn't to Replace Google
I got so many marketing and personal branding practical takeaways from KNOWN: The handbook for building and unleashing your personal brand in the digital age by Mark W Schaefer. You'll probably here something more than once from this one, but in today's exert, you'll hear about why trying to be Google won't help you and what to do instead.
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1) If you're looking to get more help on getting known and want Mark's book on your shelf, grab it here:*
https://amzn.to/3ivIhgr
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
059. Moon Rituals: How to Manifest with the Moon with Bri Camille
Today, we're getting into how you're menstrual cycle and the Moon cycle are connected and what each of it's phases mean for the rhythm of your life and goal setting in your business.
Bri Camille is a licensed hypnotherapist, spirit junkie, poetic storyteller, community builder and podcast host of The Single Mom Tribe. And in today's episode she's walking us through how to create aligned goals and actions based on the 8 cycle of the moon with practices for each one.
Other topics include:
Cutting out the noise of should's
It's ok to take a step back and get off social media
Using the moon to bring your goals to life
How the Moon applies to the men in our life (and a rumor about how Bill Gates plans his schedule)
The difference between masculine and feminine energy and why it's not just male vs. female (and why we all need both!)
Her new Moon and full Moon rituals (like Moon water!)
Connect with Bri on Instagram and let her know a key takeaway from her interview: www.instagram.com/iam.bricamille/
If you're a single mom looking for community and resources, follow along with Bri here: www.instagram.com/single.mom.tribe/
And you can listen to her podcast here: www.instagram.com/single.mom.tribe/ Find our more: www.lovewildheart.com
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Your gift: Because I appreciate your time so much, when you take the time to leave a review of the podcast, I'll send you the book summary of Contagious: Why Things Catch On from our April Beyond the Book Club pick! DM me on Instagram or email me at hello@sarahlynnco.com and let me know you did so I can send you back your gift!
058. Why You Want an Instagram Demo Account
So far, in Season 2, you've heard guest experts opening up with their stories, lessons learned and areas of expertise. You've also heard me open quite a few books with "Message in a Book" episodes.
Today, I'm doing another experiment segment and opening up on my own marketing, social media and business tips.
These will be similar to the Cliff Notes episodes you heard in Season 1 with very tangible tips for using a specific tool or strategy. I heard from several of you that you liked these, so I want to keep them up!
If there are other specific topics or questions you have, please reach out! I'm at @sarahlynn.co over on Instagram and would love to hear what YOU want to hear!
Enjoy this one and if you set up your own demo account and have new ideas that I didn't cover for how to use it, drop me a message and I'll share it with the rest of our listeners on a future episode.
Music by: Mac Miller Type Beat, "Sunshine"
057. Nervousness is Giving You an Important Message
Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine is the most beautiful book I have on my shelf. It's bright and colorful and it's packed with inspiration AND practical tips for channeling your creative energy to making things, and making things happen!
I love the message she shared about nervousness because sometimes it can feel like a negative emotion, when in reality it might actually be the sign you're looking for.
Listen in to find out what your nervousness is trying to tell you!
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1) If you want to brighten up your book shelf and channel your creativity to craft a life you love, grab Amy's book here:
https://amzn.to/2DTxKg6
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
056. Knowledge Isn't Power. This is.
A few month's ago I heard Jim Kwik, brain coach and author of Limitless, on a the James Wedmore Minding Your Business podcast. And I'm so glad I did. Today's quote was something he shared on that podcast and one that he talked about in more detail in the book. It's quickly become one of my mantra's and I think you'll appreciate it too.
The book description says that, "Limitless gives people the ability to accomplish more--more productivity, more transformation, more personal success and business achievement--by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Method." Who doesn't want that?? :)
I have been skipping around this book and it's been fun to dive into whatever chapter I'm most feeling at the moment without feeling like I have to go in order.
Have a book recommendation I should read and share on the podcast? DM me over on Instagram at @sarahlynn.co and let me know!
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1) If you want to dive into Limitless, you can grab your copy here:
https://amzn.to/2XQNZSk
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
055. Lose Your Way When You Lose Your Why
That very much resonated with me at the time, and still does. And from what I know about my community, this is also very true, so I thought you'd not only be inspired by, but also be helped by today's quote from Michael Hyatt.
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1) If you think you need this one on your shelf, you can check it out here:
amzn.to/2XQGfzK
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
054. The Enneagram in Love with Steph Barron Hall
I know that you are pouring so much into your business, your side-hustle or getting your big idea off the ground.
I also know there's other things happening in your life that need your attention and they can play into how you show up in those areas.
Your relationships - whether romantic, a friendship, a parent, or a leader - can have big impact, for the good, or can make things harder.
To help us build and maintain healthy relationships in our lives so that we can be the best version of ourselves in our businesses, Enneagram Coach and author of, The Enneagram in Love: A Roadmap for Building and Strengthening Romantic Relationships, Steph Barron Hall is on the podcast today to drop some Enneagram knowledge on us.
In this interview, you'll hear:
- How Steph became an Enneagram Coach (a story you might be able to relate to)
- How understanding your and your partners number can help your love life thrive
- Why it's not enough to only look at your partner's behavior in conflict
- An overview of strengths and weaknesses in a relationship by Enneagram type (we go thru all 9!)
- Your questions answered! I asked awhile back what you'd like me to ask Steph and you had great questions she digs into
Additional resources from Steph you want to know about:
- Buy Steph's book here! - https://amzn.to/33RaXwq
- Listen to Ask an Enneagram Coach Podcast: https://askanenneagramcoach.buzzsprout.com/
- Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninetypesco/
- Tea for your Enneagram type: https://askanenneagramcoach.buzzsprout.com/
What is your Enneagram number? What did you learn about it from Steph? Take a screenshot of this episode and tag me @sarahlynn.co and Steph @ninetypesco over and let us know!
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Your gift: Because I appreciate your time so much, when you take the time to leave a review of the podcast, I'll send you the book summary of Contagious: Why Things Catch On from our April Beyond the Book Club pick! DM me on Instagram or email me at hello@sarahlynnco.com and let me know you did so I can send you back your gift!
053. This Perspective Might Help You Finally Get Over the Fear of Speaking
I've been hearing about The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz for years, but always thought I don't need another book like that to read. I knew it all or had at least heard it all :)
But I was wrong.
This book expanded my perspective and views and made me think every time I picked up the book. Today's quote tip comes from Agreement One: Be Impeccable with Your Word and I think it's going to inspire you to get out there and be more visible - and vocal!
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1) If you don't have The Four Agreements you can check it out here:
https://amzn.to/30NGoGc
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
052. They Don't Like Your Work? They're Right. Here's Why
In his This is Marketing book, Seth Godin breaks down for us why all critics are right. He also drops a very interesting stat about the amount of people that gave the bestselling book, Harry Potter a 1-star review and what you can learn from it for your own offers.
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1) If you don't have This is Marketing yet, you can grab it here:
https://amzn.to/3isGcSw*
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
*this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)
051. Not Living Up to Your Potential
Today's quote comes from Conversations with God, Book 1 by Neale Donald Walsh. It's been dubbed "The Life Changing Bestseller" and I have to agree. Despite what the title suggests, it's not a book about a specific religion, but has more of a philosophical take.
This specific exert has to do with what happens when you don't live up to your potential. What it describes has rang so true for me in the past. Listen in to this "Message in a Book" episode to learn more!
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1) If you don't have yet, but want this one on your bookshelf, you can grab a copy here:
https://amzn.to/2DXYvzS
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here:
http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
050. The 1-Step Process to Turning Pro
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is one of those books, you'll want to re-read at least once a year. This won't be the last time you hear me talk about this one because it's full of quotes and exerts that make you think and even challenge some of the beliefs about the world and yourself that you've been holding on to.
This exert is about how to show up like a pro and who determines when you are one. Listen in to this first "Message in a Book" episode to find out!
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1) If you don't have yet, but want this one on your bookshelf, you can grab a copy HERE.
https://amzn.to/3kxJOVe
2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club and join in for $9 your first month: http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook
049. In Our Feelings with Self-Care Coach Maegon Renee
Welcome back as we get Season 2 going with a new name and a new look (learn more about why the changes in Episode 48) - I couldn't be more excited to kick things off with this one!
If you've ever been called too emotional, or too sensitive or just "too much" you're going to get so much from this episode with Licensed Counselor and Self-Care Coach, Maegon Renee.
While we typically think of self-care as something we DO for ourselves, Maegon's focus is around caring for our emotions - whether they be happy or hard feelings, we talk about the importance of being aware of them, allowing ourselves to feel them fully, move through them as needed, and to never judge them.
As someone who probably seems happy and positive a lot of the time, while that is true, I also go through periods that are super dark and full of sadness or anger that I historically I didn't want to fully feel, or feel at all (hello Enneagram 7), or just be super embarrassed that I even felt that way. In this episode we get more into why that is the opposite of self-care along with these important topics below:
- The emotional side of self-care
- What happens when you feel good about yourself
- Why you need to shorten your to-do list to just 3-5 items
- How to ask for help - in YOUR way
- How to say no (and actually feel good about it)
- Setting boundaries of all kinds
- The benefits of stillness (and no, you're not lazy or unproductive when you do this)
- How to identify emotions beyond happy and sad (and why that even matters)
- When to reach out for help to process hard emotions
- What Maegon is learning AND unlearning
If you know someone who could use this episode with Maegon, please share and definitely connect with her over on Instagram at @maegonrenee_co and let her know what you got from this one. I know it means the world to guests to hear from you.
Grab her Ultimate Self-Care Guide: maegonrenee.lpages.co/ultimate
Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maegonrenee_co/
Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.maegonmiller