The Responsive Woman Podcast

It comes down to a choice.

Your Choice!

You can either feel Out of Control OR In Control!

You can either React OR Respond

1: take a moment to pause

• Your body wants to react, but you don't have to. Breathing will help your body slow down.
• Take a deep breath, count to 10. And then breathe out. Do it again!

2: remind yourself of the truth:

• You have a choice and CAN choose! You don't have to be controlled by your fear. Quiet your fear.
• Say "I can make a choice, and I'm choosing to learn."

3: Ask yourself powerful questions:

• Get Curious! Think about what information you can gather right now.
• Ask yourself "What can I take from this situation to become a better version of myself?"

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This episode is all about "Finding Balance". 

Do you know that you have choices? Often, we don't believe we do. We feel trapped and stuck by the environment we are in or the choices of others, but truly I want you to know that you do! You can make powerful choices + act on them!  

During this episode, I'm chatting with Emilie Christensen. She is coming to us from Norway. She also speaks honestly about challenges in our life. She says "things will not always go as planned. However, if you can prepare and accept those challenges you will move closer to the balance you desire."  

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If you want to learn more about Emilie's work check her out: 

Website: https://emilie-christensen.com/ 

Emilie has just published “A Thought A Day” a book to help you discover the best version of yourself. In addition, she is sharing a Free 10 parts video series, to help solopreneurs increase their productivity and avoid burnout. Click on the link below to learn more👇 https://athoughtaday.now.site 

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This episode is all about "Creating Lasting Habits".

We desire to grow and learn, but sometimes achieving our goal is more frustrating than enjoyable. Frankly we lose motivation and often just give up.

During this episode, I'm chatting with Angela Marie Christian, the founder of Mothering With Mindfulness. She supports women, especially mothers, to learn, practice and create habits of mindfulness. Her studies and experiences have shown that it takes 21 days for a practice to become a habit. You will learn her 3 tips (scheduling, accountability, + focusing) to find more success with your goals and hopefully create some lasting habits along the way. 

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If you want to learn more about Angela's work check her out:

Website: https://www.angelamariechristian.com/

FB, IG + Linked In: Angelamariechristian

To access her 21 Day Accountability Program click here https://www.angelamariechristian.com/sales-page

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This episode is all about "Dieting in the New Year".

Our mind and body are 100% connected. What we put into our body is called our diet and often this has great impact on both how our body operates as well as how we feel. 

During this episode, I'm chatting with Jen Knutson, a hormone specialist. She supports women to better understand their hormones and body as well as equip them with tools and knowledge so that they can be both healthy and happy. She is sharing her expertise as it relates to dieting. 

Listen close as she will share some secret tips (backed by science) on how to feel more empowered as it comes to weight loss, feeling good in your own skin and finding success in goals.  

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If you want to learn more about Jen's work check her out:

IG: @happyandhealthywithjen

Website: https://happyandhealthywithjen.com/

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This episode is all about "How to Feel More In Control". Kathy is sharing her story. In only 6 sessions, Kathy has transformed her life. She has learned that she can experience calm, she can show grace and compassion to herself, others do want to connect and spend time with her, and she has discovered who she truly is -- one badass woman!  Here is what Kathy had to say, “Before I started with Lindsey, I would react in anger or frustration 80 to 90% of the time. Now it’s about 40%. I didn’t even think I could feel this better when I started. I was just so edgy.” If you connect with Kathy's story I hope two things happen: (1) you learn you aren't alone in your struggles & (2) there is hope for transformation!  Enjoy!

This episode is all about "The Power of Support".

Being a mom is a tough job. In the past, we didn't raise our children alone. There was a community around to offer support, guidance, and a breather when we needed it. Now when people ask for help, there is a complex of being weak or even a failure as a mom. But that just isn't true. There is actual power in admitting we need support and asking for it.  

During this episode, I'm chatting with Chrissy Brennan, a sleep specialist. She guides parents of multiples in learning how to support their children to sleep. Chrissy finds that the greatest and lasting transformation occurs when parents embark on a journey of transformation themselves first. They realize that a solid foundation starts with their own mindset, which is to ask for help and be willing to change. 

It's a longer episode, but I couldn't cut anything out because it's filled with many gems! 

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If you want to learn more about Chrissy's work check her out her website:

https://thetwinningmethod.com/

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This episode is all about "Pausing".

During the holiday season, there is a lot to get done. We, as women, often take on a lot more responsibilities and as a result sometimes extra burdens and weights as well. Sometimes we can manage it all, but sometimes it becomes too much. And that can be detrimental to not only our ability to take care of others, but more so our own needs and wellbeing.

Checking in with ourselves & pausing even for just a couple seconds can be a powerful tool to help us not stop plowing through the holidays and instead enjoy them.

During this episode, I'm chatting with Julia Murtha, an addictions specialist. Her goal is to provide a space for her clients to explore themselves in a non-judgmental way. She believes this exploration is vital to her client’s growth and overall healing.

My hope is that her wisdom will guide you to discover yourself even more!

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If you want to learn more about Julia’s work check her out her website:

https://www.plantingseedsrecovery.com/

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This episode is all about "Regulation".

We may want to say we stay calm during the holidays. But for some, we aren't afraid to admit we get overwhelmed from time to time. We even, become the grinch because our buttons got a little TOO pushed. 

The GOOD NEWS is that our holidays do not need to end in disaster. 

We simply need to be taught tools to regulate (calm down, find your center, experience peace, or whatever you call it!)

During this episode, I'm chatting with Liz Higgins a relationship therapist and coach. Her speciality is helping individuals + couples learn how to diminish reacting, so they can relate. Because as you'll hear her share you can't do both together. 

Listen close, because she has some GOODIES to share! 

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If you want to learn more about Liz's work check her out through these links:

• https://www.lizhiggins.co/
• https://www.instagram.com/lizthiggins/
• https://www.millenniallifecounseling.com/

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This episode is all about "Grief". 

Kara Mangum is joining us this episode to share her wisdom on pregnancy loss. She runs a non profit called "Our Hearts Align that is dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy loss. 

Kara and her husband experienced a miscarriage, and so Kara wants to assure women that they are NOT Alone. This is also a cause very near and dear to my heart as well as my husband and I lost a baby as well to miscarriage. 

If you have experienced a pregnancy loss of your own or know someone who has, Kara's wisdom may bless you this holiday season. 

She will share her 5 Tips on How to Support Grief During the Holidays

1. Create Something, Make Something With Your Hands
2. Write Out Your Responses To The Ridiculous Things People Will Say
3. Do Something To Help Someone Else
4. Journal
5. Take Some Time For You. Do Something That Makes You Happy.

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To Learn More about Kara and Our Hearts Align check out the links below:

We’ve been taught that Holidays are meant to be joyous, happy occasions that bring friends and family together. We are supposed to laugh, hug, and enjoy our time together. It’s a time to celebrate, be surrounded by those who you love, reminisce about the last year, and even toast to the year ahead.

But what if that isn’t the case for you?

Holidays can actually be a very difficult time for some people. This can be due to a death, a job loss, sickness, time restraints, being around those who engage in unhealthy habits, or strained relationships with your partner, extended family, friends, or children. I’m sure you could add more to the list.

You might be wondering, “why are the holidays so difficult for me & how can I get through them?”

If that is the case for you, I want to assure you I see you. I want to acknowledge that you may be feeling tired, overwhelmed, sad, and ready to just get through this time as fast as you can.

That’s real and your experience.

I want to help you. 

In this episode I'll help you learn "why" holidays may be tough for you as well as "how" to get through this time. 

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This is the FIRST episode! It's also my Birthday. Each year I love starting something new because I love new beginnings. My hope for this podcast is that you discover what YOU NEED to become the best version of yourself.  I'm sharing my story with you in this episode. A story of challenge, frustration, endurance, discovery, transformation, and helping others. Enjoy! 

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