Waking Up Human with Mandy Trapp

Well, this one hit me deep in the feels!!

I knew that the laughs would be there, as they always are when John and I dish about life together, but the tears were a bit of a sneak attack! I am so glad that that I had the opportunity to speak openly with John about the current death I am experiencing, and have such a loving and safe reception...filled with so much wisdom that I know will also benefit all who listen to this podcast.

Something I think about a lot is the very tight and heavy vow that we all take when getting married of, "Til Death Do Us Part." On one hand, it provides a sense of safety and security in each other and the relationship that is being galvanized, but on the other hand, it can indicate a lack of freedom for the natural, AND NECESSARY growth and evolution that is a part of our human (and spiritual) journey. In this podcast, John and I dive deep into this very vow that we both took when we married nearly 22 years ago, and how we've navigated a series of personal and relationship "deaths" along the way and how we've surfed the waves to end up where we are today.

~ My deepest apologies about the mic cutting out towards the end. Audio quality is very important to me, but the authentic breakdown I was having was more important to share with you! For this reason, we didn't re-record this section so that you can be a part of what felt like such a deep and intimate moment

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In this episode, we delve into the theme of starting over. We all have moments in life where we realize that we need a change and that change often comes in the form of a fresh start. But starting over can be scary, it can mean leaving behind the comfort of the familiar and embracing the unknown. So, how do we summon the courage and the wisdom to take that first step?

In this episode I will share 4 soulfully-practical ways on how you can find the courage and the wisdom to gracefully close doors and move forward with confidence. 

Whether you're at a crossroads or simply feeling the need for change, this episode is for anyone who is looking to take the leap and start over with courage and wisdom. So, join us as we explore what it takes to make a fresh start and the potential for growth and happiness that comes with it.

She's a powerhouse in business as a partner in Deuce vodka, co-creator in the natural beauty products, Beauty from Bees, and even has her own kids deck called, Cool to connect!  Cecilia Kissel may also be the wife of popular country music artist Brett Kissel, but she is a wise, conscious, and deeply inspiring woman who is raising her family as a pure act of rebellion to "tradition."  In this podcast episode we discuss how she has blended her strong capabilities in interior design with her high intuition on creating intentional spaces in order to nurture the mental and physical health for her whole family in spite of revolving travel schedules and constant growth spurts. Her methods to creating more peace and calm for everyone in her home almost seem too simple, but for some reason, many of us have never even thought of them...let alone applied them to our lives. 

Get ready to take a few notes, have a few laughs, and feel more empowered within your own life as you walk away from this insightful conversation. 

Some points of discussion:

- How to create intentional spaces within our homes as places for safety, exploration, and peace + quiet

- Setting realistic expectations with our children (and with ourselves) to avoid unnecessary stress and overwhelm

- Cecilia's best daily practices for herself and her kids that allows for less decision-making and more daily ease

- The gift of sinking an expensive iPhone into the bottom of the ocean (and it wasn't even hers!)

- The life-changing advice that she would give her younger self that would make all the difference on her mental health

- The greatest risk in not advocating for Self and speaking up

Follow Cecilia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakissel/?hl=en

In this episode, I have a very candid conversation with fierce Mental Health Advocate, Kaylor Betts where we discuss exploring the world of advocacy (for self and others), while empowering listeners to become agents of change in their communities. Kaylor shares his past struggles with mental illness and how he made a conscious shift in the mindset that he needed to effect real change. 

About Kaylor:

Kaylor Betts is a bold and honest voice in the mental health space, with a growing following and a hard hitting, buzzworthy podcast The Mental Wealth Podcast. The Mental Wealth Podcast currently trends within the top 15 mental health podcasts in Canada and in the top 1.5% most popular podcasts globally. Kaylor faced his own mental health challenges head-on and tackled his long history with anxiety and depression. He has taken a deep dive into studying human optimization and has created a brand around Mental Wealth. Kaylor is a force! Fueled by adversity, he is relentless in his passion to change lives and help us all understand how to live life beyond what we thought was possible.

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/

Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/mentalwealthcoach

Find him online: https://www.mentalwealthpodcast.co

Do you feel stuck somewhere in between who you used to be and who you are in the process of becoming? This can truly happen at age but that same awkward phase that we all went through in our adolescence seems to hit another lap on the track when we hit our 40's and crash head-on into "middle-essence." It's the next huge growth spurt but the difference is there seems to be so much more at stake this time.

In this podcast, we explore the spiritual perspectives on middle-age, and the infamous "Mid-Life Crisis." The only difference here is that you will soon learn that what may appear to be a full-scale breakdown is, in fact, the beginning of the greatest spiritual breakthrough.

In this episode we discuss what subconsciously motivates us to keep going in life, and that it is different for everyone. Below are 86 words that describe the primary tracks that we can follow to find meaning and purpose in our lives, all while feeling into the ONE that we know in our hearts, is our path.

Take some time to listen to the episode and when done, put your hand on your heart or on your belly and read each word aloud while noticing how it resonates with the body. You may need to go through the list more than once in order to land on what you feel, is the greatest theme of your life.

**Experiences of Spirit: (Your Soul's primary driver/ motivational force resides with ONE of these paths the loudest)

Acceptance, adventure, aesthetics, appreciation, all, balance, beauty, caring, charity, cheerfulness, clarity, commitment, communication, community, compassion, cooperation, confidence, connection, convenience, conviction, contentment, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, devotion, diligence, discipline, discernment, discrimination, Ears, empowerment, energy, engagement, enthusiasm, excellence, faith, flexibility, forgiveness, freedom, friendship, generosity, gentleness, goodness, grace, gratitude, growth, harmony, healing, health, honesty, hope, humanitarianism, humility, humor, idealism, integrity, intelligence, intimacy, introspection, intuition, joy, Justice, kindness, knowledge, leadership, love, loyalty, maturity, moderation, openness, passion, patience, peace, perseverance, positive outlook, power, presence, progress, prosperity, purity, purpose, recognition, respect, responsibility, reverence, righteousness, sacrifice, self-confidence, serenity, service, silence, solitude, spontaneity, strength, support, synergy, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truth, understanding, unity, wisdom, wonder.