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My Sister Wisdom

My Sister Wisdom

By My Sister Wisdom

Sup sweet seeds? Yeah you, looking sweet as a flower to a honeybee! You're tuning into My Sister Wisdom. On this sweet little podcast we discuss all topics woman, with women from all over the world, from all walks of life. Though I maintain a Biblical centered viewpoint, my guests show up exactly as they are and I love them all just the same! I find it important to have these difficult, controversial, and sometimes downright uncomfortable conversations. Sometimes in life we have to plant ourselves somewhere we've never been before in order to grow!

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Burn-out Who? Discover The Secret Weapon to Avoiding Mid-Life Crisis with Eva Vennari!

My Sister WisdomNov 18, 2020

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Burn-out Who? Discover The Secret Weapon to Avoiding Mid-Life Crisis with Eva Vennari!
Nov 18, 202001:20:02
The Path to Empowerment During Menopause (and Menstruation) with Patti Garland

The Path to Empowerment During Menopause (and Menstruation) with Patti Garland

As girls and women we are blessed to experience menstruation, also known as our period, or our cycle. As we experience life, we will all inevitably hit a point where we hit menopause (as if the period wasn't hard enough to get used to, now we have to get used to NOT having it). Today I talk real and raw with weight loss wellness coach Patti Garland. I hope you find today's episode valuable. If you would like more information on Patti or myself, please visit the links below! Thank you so much for your consistent support, stay rooted!


Patti Garland 

Website

www.healthymethodswellness.com

Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/pattigarlandweightlosscoach


Shannon Vasilakes

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www.motivashan.com

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https://www.facebook.com/motivashan

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/666157477342952




Okay, so a functional medicine doctor looks at medicine, from a perspective of what can you do? How can what changes can you make in your life, to heal yourself? So this doctor that I went to is also a meta medical doctor. So if I needed a prescription medication, medication, she could give me a prescription medication. But most prescription medications are designed to help you with symptoms. Yeah, not necessarily to get to the root cause of what's going on, and then to heal that. And with her, and with me, the root cause of my problem was my gut microbiome from all those years when I was on antibiotics, and so with making lifestyle changes, and making major changes and how I ate and taking some supplements, but only for a short period of time, made a huge difference very quickly. And what was even better, you know, I mean, when I when I went to see her, I was no longer I no longer had pneumonia, but I was exhausted. I was absolutely exhausted. See, I wasn't assimilating any of my nutrients because I was eating nutrients that were bad for me the wrong foods for me. So anyway, it was pretty amazing. It was an amazing experience. She was wonderful doctor. And so I'm grateful that ever did that. But then, you know, 15 years goes by, and menopause begins to hit. And my amped up personality really, really is what caused my menopause to be so dysregulated that's what I call it. It was very dysregulated. And now that I know, I could see I can go back and see that certainly my monthly periods. They were I always had terrible cramps. I was always hormonally imbalanced. And it was all because of this kind of type A personality that I have that I you know, I just was I was totally out of balance. My hormones were out of balance because my lifestyle was out of balance. Yeah, had I known? You know, what I know now not just about hormone balance, but about lifestyle. And what a what a big. Although I also wondered, I think back to when I was 25 I don't know if somebody would have been able to convince me to, you know, to make the changes that I really should have made. But it but had I known then that what I was experiencing with these, you know, really big peaks and valleys of harm of have moods. That was that was such an indication that my life was out of balance. Not that yes, of course my hormones were out of balance. They were out of balance because my life was out of balance. And, and that's what I learned in perimenopause as I approached menopause, but I was experiencing a difficult dysregulated menopause.
Nov 04, 202001:05:50
Finding Common Ground: Why?

Finding Common Ground: Why?

Welcome to the totally unplanned episode of Motivashan! After a very enlightening weekend visiting Salt Lake City, Utah (enlightening? Utah? Yes!) I decided to expand on last weeks Finding Common Ground in Adversity episode with a unedited raw rant from yours truly. I share with you my experiences, the nuggets of wisdom I picked up, and my heart and soul's mission... Wholeness. 

If you are ready to show up as your complete self, its time to start getting real with yourself. Lean into this episode with an open heart, with an open mind, or don't. Its your choice I guess. 



Oct 26, 202024:20
Top Mistakes New Step-Moms Make: Embrace the Messy!
Oct 21, 202057:07
Meditation Mondays - Finding Common Ground in Adversity

Meditation Mondays - Finding Common Ground in Adversity

We all have to interact with people just about everyday. Some of these people we love, some we don't like very much. Either way, conflict is a natural experience that we have to master within ourselves first. This episode will deliver you a fresh perspective on how to approach any kind of conflict, whether with your friend, spouse, parent, lover, coworker or strangers on facebook! If you want to walk from each conflict you find yourself in with a proud heart, take the time to find common ground! I have shared with you a real life, non-corny, practical approach to finding common ground with just about anyone! Stay in your authenticity and communicate with language that will get you where you want to go. Then, enjoy a spoken word written by yours truly, and a live channeled guided meditation to further integrate, relax and contemplate this perspective. You'll leave this episode today with a new sense of understanding how to move through conflict, and why this is so important to have a healthy, happy and free life!

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Until next time, stay rooted!

Oct 19, 202034:37
Manage Stress and Emotions Through Creativity : "Soul Art Exploration!"
Oct 14, 202001:00:51
Depression, Anxiety and the Nervous System - Spoken word + Guided Meditation

Depression, Anxiety and the Nervous System - Spoken word + Guided Meditation

*Disclaimer: trigger warning, may not be appropriate for all ages, all people. Listen at your own discretion.*

Many of us who have struggled through depression or anxiety haven't actually been told why they are experiencing such heavy and difficult symptoms. Mental illness often doesn't look nearly as difficult as it is. Our nervous system sometimes actually makes things harder for us by reacting and overreacting to some situations where no reaction may have sufficed. Our body is not responding in such a way that allows you to remain calm. Much of this comes from childhood coping mechanisms that we are totally unaware of. So by recognizing the energies and going deeper into them in the moment, we allow ourselves the opportunity to see just how much we actually over power these emotions. It won't be easy. But if you are ready for the challenge of a lifetime, dive in! I'll show you how I swim through these muggy waters and rise to the top like a beautiful lotus. 

Oct 12, 202024:38
Living With a Disability: "I Put The Fire Under My Butt!"
Oct 08, 202001:08:27
Confidence & Courage in Uncertainty

Confidence & Courage in Uncertainty

Unpack what it is like facing uncertainty with and without confidence and courage as your allies. Take a journey through your mind and sol through a spoken word written to unfold the emotions and power of our choices when we face uncertainty. In times like these, 2020, it is more important than ever to show up with confidence and to be courageous in every moment. We must all show up for the scared inner child within us. Transform out of fear and doubt and into strength, resilience and empowerment. 

Finish with a live channeled guided meditation to fully integrate your sol healing to remember how vast your essence truly is. Remember your confidence by taking a journey within, cleaning up and nourishing the center of our being. Dig in deep to find the source of our motivation, our core. We are so capable, and so worthy of our prayers. 

Oct 05, 202020:35
Shyness, Introversion and Leadership

Shyness, Introversion and Leadership

Ever heard of a shy leader? Me neither! Today we break the stigma that only extroverts make good leaders. Being reserved with energy and communication can actually be a good thing! Can we all agree that we much better prefer when the conversation goes both ways? What do you think! Let me know at motivashan@outlook.com.

Sep 28, 202021:58
How to Approach The Aftermath of a Crisis

How to Approach The Aftermath of a Crisis

Although the crisis may not necessarily averted we can still prepare ourselves for the new world we are entering! In this new age of uncertainty, developing strength in communicating with others and finding common ground can be a true lifesaver! Don't let the politics of the world impact your close relationships, learn how to approach everyone's new sense of truth in today's episode!

Sep 21, 202019:30
Pure Empowerment and Balance

Pure Empowerment and Balance

This week we discuss empowerment through a state of balance, and how sustainable success stems from a healthy development of our own internal sense of empowerment. 

Sep 15, 202014:23
We've Got to Start Weaving

We've Got to Start Weaving

Thank you so much to all who have tuned in today for this motivational flow! I genuinely appreciate your enthusiasm, support, and taking the time out of your day to hear what I have to say! If you'd like to continue this conversation go right on ahead to check out my blog at www.motivashan.com! 


Stay rooted,

Shan

Aug 29, 202019:30
Raw Spoken Word

Raw Spoken Word

Hello everyone! This is Shannon here to share with you the gift of gab and wisdom from the rivers of MotivaShannon. Tune in for new content every Monday. Motivashan is about liberating the ourselves to express in full authenticity, so please visit www.motivashan.com to contribute, or reach out via motivashan@outlook.com to be a guest speaker or to submit a question for a future episode! Stay rooted, Shan

Aug 14, 201904:03