Curating Your World and unlocking the Joy Equation: Are you aware of the inputs that could be stealing your joy? Join us in this episode as we tackle the often overlooked factors that shape our happiness. From the music we listen to during our daily commute to the articles we read and the social media we scroll through, discover how these seemingly small choices can have a profound impact on our mindset and well-being. Our host shares a personal revelation about the incongruence between her playlist and her desires for a positive relationship, leading to a powerful shift in her life. Tune in to learn how to assess and optimize your own inputs for maximum joy and fulfillment. Get ready to take control of your happiness on The Grit Show!Other episodes referenced:Conversation with Justin (61)-Smash Limiting Belief Systems with These Clear Steps & Conquer Your Fears -61Conversation with Laurie (54)-Celebrating Time- The Anniversary of The Grit Show & How to Make/Keep Adult Friendships -54Conversations with Matt-Actionable Solutions, Blissful Rest & Modern Stressors- How to Escape Burnout: Part 2 -58Conquer the Stress Cycle & Focus on Your Well-Being- How to Escape Burnout: Part 1 -57Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching The Grit Show, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She is the Director of Impact for the network, which offers full-service support for podcasting from mentoring to production. In September 2023 they are also launching the EPAC (Entrepreneurs and Podcasters Authentically Connected) community for those in early stages and wanting a place for weekly connection. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of Author Express, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts and learn more about the network and other happenings at https://linktr.ee/37by27.Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on Instagram: @The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here  bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and...

Today’s episode is a meaningful conversation about healing from toxic relationships and reclaiming your sense of self. We delve into the complex layers of toxic relationships and the profound impact they can have on our lives. Our guest is an expert who shares her experience and provides invaluable tools and strategies for how she’s supported others in navigating these relationships. Throughout the episode, we discuss the myths surrounding healing from toxic relationships. Time does not automatically mend the wounds inflicted by toxic relationships. You need active measures to heal and address these injuries.Shannon highlights the crucial role of boundaries in maintaining healthy relationships. She also emphasizes the need to recognize our worth and cultivate a positive self-perception. We also explore the concept of negative self-talk and its detrimental effects on our self-esteem. The balm to which is challenging these negative beliefs. Today’s ‘Grit Wit’ offers the first steps to move in this direction.We discuss the signs of toxic relationships. It may surprise you it isn’t just the gaslighting and manipulation you’ve heard about in other places. Shannon even touches on when it may be necessary to end these relationships for our own well-being. Our episode also references an episode of Author Express, another podcast I host here at the Authentic Connections Network. In this week’s episode, I got to know Dana Diaz, author of a memoir that chronicles her toxic relationship. Author Express is a short format podcast, but this was a longer-than-usual episode for this important topic, I invite you to check it out.https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPodNarcissistic Abuse Memoir from the Victim's Perspective with Author Dana S. DiazShannon Petrovich earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She earned her clinical licenses in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.Her new book, Out of the FOG, Into the CLEAR: Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships has attained Amazon Bestseller status in Self Help for Abuse, Codependency, and Personal Transformation.On her YouTube channel Therapist Talks, she shares insights, information, perspectives, and strategies on a wide range of relationship and mental health topics.Additional Links:Website: https://www.healfromtoxicrelationships.com/Book info: Out of the FOG Into the CLEARConnect with ShannonYouTube: Therapist TalksStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on Instagram: @The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here  bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend. Word of mouth...

Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly spinning your wheels and not making progress towards your goals? In this game-changing episode of The Grit Show, we unlock the power of alignment and how it can transform your life. Shawna shares examples from her personal journey and how reflection and assessment have been valuable tools. In this conversation you'll gain insight into how work, family, health, and self are each on separate tracks, but all need to be functioning properly as their individual trajectories can either support or hinder your path to success. We'll help you identify that one thing that's pulling you off track and preventing you from reaching your goals. This week we are also sharing some news about some shifts in format and some exciting announcements that are part of Shawna getting her business in alignment. We'd love to hear your feedback on the exciting shifts taking place! Tune in to The Grit Show on Apple podcasts, Spotify, TheGritShow.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Embark on a transformative journey towards unlocking your true potential. Don't miss this opportunity to align your goals and create lasting change in your life.Other episodes referenced:Coach vs Therapist- Confused? Part 3 - Expert Panel to Examine the Variations- What's Best for You? -56Also referenced:Connect on IG with @37by27Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching The Grit Show, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She is the Director of Impact for the network, which offers full-service support for podcasting from mentoring to production. In September 2023 they are also launching the EPAC (Entrepreneurs and Podcasters Authentically Connected) community for those in early stages and wanting a place for weekly connection. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of Author Express, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts and learn more about the network and other happenings at https://linktr.ee/37by27.Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here <a...

This week on The Grit Show we dives deep into the origin of our limiting beliefs and how they hold us back from reaching our true potential. Be prepared to challenge your self-criticism and rewrite the negative narratives that have been holding you back. Don't miss out on this powerful conversation that will empower you to peel back the layers to see what is at the root of your fears and let you step into the next phase of growth with confidence and authenticity. As we all check into our mindset and uncover how we are holding ourselves back we'll learn concrete ways to move ourselves forward. As a bonus our guest, Justin Schenck, also dishes out the specifics on the five types of people you need in your life for personal growth and success. We all know who you surround yourself with counts, but this was the first time I had someone outline exactly what type of people you need in your life to truly make an impact. You are going to want to listen to this more than once, so be sure to follow so you can easily find this conversation again.Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global, and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. Justin’s podcast has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week and he has gone on to help countless people grow their brands and business through podcasting. He is also the host and creator of one of the go-to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Summit LIVE!Things we referenced in this episode:Book: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D.Podcast episode: Celebrating Time- The Anniversary of The Grit Show &amp; How to Make/Keep Adult Friendships -54Connect with JustinInstagram: @justintschenckFacebook: Justin SchenckLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-schenck/YouTube: Growth Now Movement with Justin SchenckWebsite: https://www.growthnowsummit.com/Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...

Have you made a mistake while trying to help a loved one cope with grief? Have you been the one who has lost someone and the missteps of others caused you twinges of pain. I think we all have. Grief isn't easy and its not something many of us are good at. Today's conversation is a continuation of the conversation we started last week, so if you haven't already heard episode 59- be sure to start there. Today we get deeper into how to support someone who is grieving the loss of an animal, and how when you have an animal who is like family you are grieving family when that loss happens. It's not a loss that can be easily fixed. Sometimes it seems there are more things you can say wrong than you can say right. Authenticity, setting boundaries, and finding the right community and people for support is key. Our guest vulnerably shares what she went through as she sought grace when she lost her soul companion and talks about saying the thing that is most true for you and leaving judgement out of the conversation. Grief isn't about judgement.I hope this conversation resonates with you and that you feel supported wherever you are in the grieving process and whomever you've lost whether they walk on two legs or four. Take a minute to head on over to Instagram, follow us and share with us about someone dear to you that you've lost. Rachel Augusta is a celebrity animal medical intuitive who helps pets internationally heal physically and emotionally by performing energetic surgery on injured, diseased, and aging animals. She's been called upon by Hollywood's biggest stars and MMA Fighters for their own health and the wellbeing of their animals, and she's been featured in The New York Times, CNN, BBC and was the subject of a feature cover story for People Magazine. Rachel has brought pets back to life after being given mere hours to live, and many of them are still thriving today. In addition to helping animals live their best lives, she helps those in hospice and their families by performing end-of-life ceremonies and officiating memorial services where people can honor their furry best friends in a comforting and sacred way. Grief is one of her favorite topics because so many are forced to isolate and suffer alone.Rachel is also a sought-after inspirational speaker and has taught classes worldwide supporting animal lovers in their pet's health and wellness so that they move from reactionary health care to preventative. Her motto is to trust the diagnosis, not the prognosis. Rachel has an app for people who live with or rescue animals called, EmPAWer; the app teaches free classes on everything a vet won't teach you, from separation anxiety, how to use CBD effectively, navigating cancer and what you should be doing at home, how to prep for natural disasters, grief, trauma, and behavioral issues, it also provides medicinal meditations for you to listen to with your animals to bring health and relaxation into the home. It even has free meditations for people navigating grief. The EmPAWer app is free and available on all platforms. Best places to connect with Rachel:www.rachelaugusta.comInstagram = @rachel.augusta.empawer TikTok = @empaweredStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our...

Would you, or someone you know, say that they like animals more than people? If so, this episode is for you. Get ready to be captivated as we dive into the extraordinary connection many of us share with our pets. Join us as we welcome Rachel Augusta, a world-renowned animal medical intuitive, who has been a healer for both beloved animal companions and their owners. We'll touch on Rachel's awe-inspiring journey, as she shares how she defies the odds and helps even those said to have mere hours to live. But it doesn't stop there. The focus of our episode is exploring the profound emotional impact of losing a pet, as we uncloak the grief that often goes unnoticed and unacknowledged. And the challenges of explaining a relationship that isn't easy to define and devastating to lose. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and educated on the heartfelt connections we form with our animal companions that can rival any human relationship. This is an important conversation about how to deal with the loss, and support those we love as they cope with the loss of a treasured pet who is truly a member of their family.There was so much to share that this was extended into 2 episodes. Tune in next week as we continue this important conversation.Rachel Augusta is a celebrity animal medical intuitive who helps pets internationally heal physically and emotionally by performing energetic surgery on injured, diseased, and aging animals. She's been called upon by Hollywood's biggest stars and MMA Fighters for their own health and the wellbeing of their animals, and she's been featured in The New York Times, CNN, BBC and was the subject of a feature cover story for People Magazine. Rachel has brought pets back to life after being given mere hours to live, and many of them are still thriving today. In addition to helping animals live their best lives, she helps those in hospice and their families by performing end-of-life ceremonies and officiating memorial services where people can honor their furry best friends in a comforting and sacred way. Grief is one of her favorite topics because so many are forced to isolate and suffer alone.Rachel is also a sought-after inspirational speaker and has taught classes worldwide supporting animal lovers in their pet's health and wellness so that they move from reactionary health care to preventative. Her motto is to trust the diagnosis, not the prognosis. Rachel has an app for people who live with or rescue animals called, EmPAWer; the app teaches free classes on everything a vet won't teach you, from separation anxiety, how to use CBD effectively, navigating cancer and what you should be doing at home, how to prep for natural disasters, grief, trauma, and behavioral issues, it also provides medicinal meditations for you to listen to with your animals to bring health and relaxation into the home. It even has free meditations for people navigating grief. The EmPAWer app is free and available on all platforms. Best places to connect with Rachel:www.rachelaugusta.comInstagram = @rachel.augusta.empawer TikTok = @empaweredStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color...

If you want support on how to rest, revive, and tackle burnout – this is the episode for you. This episode gives you the strategies you need to make burnout a problem of the past. In this episode of The Grit Show, we dive deep into the importance of rest to prevent burnout. *And* we talk about what rest needs to look like. In the world we live in, rest isn't a priority or even permitted, and we need to individually advocate for and change that. Matt McKinnon, a social worker in hospice care, will share his experience of completing the stress cycle and staying present. Discover the power of true rest in boosting creativity, focus, and overall well-being. Uncover practical strategies to set boundaries between work and personal life, shut off distractions, and prioritize self-care (which you know we call self-maintenance). We discuss the significance of taking breaks and how it can boost productivity. We also discuss those vacations and holidays that Americans in particular are remiss to take, that can have a transformative effect on our lives. Don’t miss this insightful two-part series on burnout and share it with others who may benefit from these life-changing insights!Matt McKinnon has a master's degree in social work with over 15 years of experience in home visiting. He currently supports individuals and families navigating the end of life through his work in hospice. Matt is passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult circumstances and supporting the journey towards well-being. Through his work and personal experiences, Matt brings a unique perspective to discussions on burnout, stress management, and self-care. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, he is someone learning alongside us, and providing the knowledge he's gained to positively impact others. Matt's expertise in social work combined with his commitment to improving mental health makes him a valuable voice in conversations surrounding burnout, stress, and emotional well-being.Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching The Grit Show, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She is the Director of Impact for the network, which offers full-service support for podcasting from mentoring to production. In September 2023 they are also launching the EPAC (Entrepreneurs and Podcasters Authentically Connected) community for those in early stages and wanting a place for weekly connection. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of Author Express, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts and learn more about the network and other happenings at https://linktr.ee/37by27.Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!<a href="https://coloringpages.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode of The Grit Show, we dive into the groundbreaking concept of completing the stress cycle. Join us as we explore how intentional actions, like physical activity (yes, this includes skateboarding) and deep breathing, can help your body process and work through stress. Get ready to laugh out loud with joy, as we uncover the power of big belly laughter in completing the cycle. You'll discover your own preferences for stress relief and learn how engaging with enjoyable content, or even content that unlocks those tears, can help combat burnout. It's an opportunity to gain vital strategies for addressing stress in our ever-demanding lives. Plus, we delve into the external systems that make navigation difficult and explore how we can reclaim our self-care amidst it all. Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation, coming next week! I highly recommend giving this episode a listen to gain valuable insights into combating burnout and completing the stress cycle. It's important to take care of ourselves so we can continue to thrive in both our personal and professional lives.Our guest Matt McKinnon has a master's degree in social work with over 15 years of experience in home visiting. He currently supports individuals and families navigating the end of life through his work in hospice. Matt is passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult circumstances and supporting the journey towards well-being. Through his work and personal experiences, Matt brings a unique perspective to discussions on burnout, stress management, and self-care. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, he is someone learning alongside us, and providing the knowledge he's gained to positively impact others. Matt's expertise in social work combined with his commitment to improving mental health makes him a valuable voice in conversations surrounding burnout, stress, and emotional well-being.We’d love for you to show your support and gratitude for The Grit Show-https://podcast.thegritshow.com/supportStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In today's episode of The Grit Show, we continue our deep dive into the world of coaching versus therapy (if you haven't heard this full series, go back to episode 53 and 55 to catch up!). Building on our previous discussions, we delve into the differences between coaches and therapists and provide real-life examples to help you gain clarity on which approach is right for you.With our knowledgeable panel of guests, we address burning questions related to finding the right helper for your journey. We highlight the importance of clear agreements and understanding in the helping relationship and distinquish the differences between coaching and therapy. Our goal is to equip you with the tools you need to make informed choices and find the best fit for your needs.Discover how therapists and coaches complement each other in their quest to uplift individuals and lead them to their full potential. Be warned, we also tackle the tough questions: How do you find the right helper? When do you need therapy instead of coaching? Our experts will unravel the secrets and strategies that will empower you to make the best decisions for your own self-improvement journey.Resources to find therapists and coaches:Seek out word of mouth referrals from people you trustSearch Directories, Coaching Platforms, &amp; PodcastsTalk to your Primary Care ProviderSearch resources provided by your medical insurancehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/usIFS Practitioners: https://ifs-institute.com/practitionersFind an EMDR Therapist: https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/Jacquelyn Emery (episode 47)Jacquelyn Emery is a Certified Life Coach, podcast host, and founder of the Life in the Driver’s Seat coaching program which is all about empowering women to get into the driver’s seat of their life so they can feel better, get more enjoyment out of their life, and INTENTIONALLY create a life they love.&nbsp;Connect with JacquelynInstagram: @jacquelynemeryPodcast:&nbsp;Life in the Driver's SeatWebsite: www.JacquelynEmery.comWill Halpin (episode 32)Will Halpin is a psychotherapist and public health social worker with over 20 years of experience working in community health center settings and in private practice in Boston, Massachusetts. Earlier in his career, he developed programs and a comprehensive curriculum with the Boston Public Health Commission to train providers on best practices in working with people struggling with crystal meth abuse and dependence. Most of his clinical experience has been working within the LGBTQAI+ population, and specifically complex/developmental trauma and substance abuse. He has trained in a variety of treatment modalities to offer a variety of options when working with survivors of trauma, including Internal Family

In this riveting episode of The Grit Show, our captivating panel lifts the veil and navigates the intricate world of coaching titles and lingo to untangle what it truly means for you. As helping relationships are a key part of growth, the panel offers insights on how to identify the qualities that truly resonate. Elaborating on the titles and unique qualities of coaches in this episode, builds on our previous conversation which focused on therapists. (This is part of our three-part series beginning with episode 53). With perspectives on creating an intentional life, setting goals, and overcoming limiting beliefs, this episode shares some of the approaches coaches specifically use with their clients. This podcast episode is for anyone who has thought about seeking support to create a life of purpose, freedom, or self-love. As we uncover the threads that make up the coaching tapestry, we highlight the importance of finding the coach or therapists who best resonates with your unique journey. Tune in to this enlightening episode and prepare to unlock the power that lies within you with the guidance of a compassionate and empowering helper.Our guest panel consists of four experts. In order to fit it all in, we will share more details on two of them in today's episode and two of them in next week's episode. Fortunately *all* of them are former guests on the podcast, so you are able to revisit full episodes to hear in depth from anyone you resonated with. Linh Phan (episode 29)Linh, founder of Bona Fide Life Coaching, is a body acceptance coach. Growing up in a small town in Canada as a Chinese immigrant, where it was predominantly white, she experienced multiple layers of “not enoughness,” of wanting to change everything about herself in order to fit in. It wasn’t until she became a burlesque performer and was surrounded by people of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicity, when she started to realize that she *is* enough, as is. Now, Linh is on a mission to help others liberate themselves from societal expectations and body shame so that they can live their happiest and healthiest lives, unapologetically. Connect with LinhInstagram:&nbsp;@bona.fide.lifeTikTok:&nbsp;@bona.fide.lifeWebsite:&nbsp;www.bonafidelifecoaching.comEric Bauberger (episode 07)Eric Bauberger, BS, CSCS, is a Holistic Life Coach and Motivational Singer-Songwriter. Finding gifts in tragedy and applying the art of surrender granted him grace instead of grief, and an unshakable calling to pursue his dreams in a bigger way than he ever imagined. He now runs his own life coaching business, EZENFLOW, and infuses his original music and poetry into workshops that teach practical tools for living life more easily and with flow.Connect with Eric BaubergerLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ezenflowWebsite: https://ezenflow.com/Jacquelyn Emery is a Certified Life Coach and Host of the podcast, Life in the Driver’s Seat. See her full bio and links to connect with her in episode 47 when we chatted about setting...

We are thrilled to be celebrating the success and one-year anniversary of The Grit Show! It has been an incredible journey, and it wouldn't be possible without all the support and encouragement from our listeners. Did you know that only 10% of podcasts make it to the one-year mark? If you follow Authentic Connections Network on IG @37by27 you are probably well aware of the challenges and joys of podcasting! Very grateful for the supports that make it possible to still be here connecting, growing, and thriving with all of you.In honor of this milestone, we have a very special guest joining us today. Please welcome Laurie Leal, my oldest friend, and also The Grit Show's biggest fan. She's been a significant part of my life for many years, making her the perfect guest for this episode about finding and keeping friendships as adults. We share a lot of laughter, some stories that make me blush, and also relatable tips on managing friendships as adults. The survival tips, the strategies, and borderline pep talk. You'll walk away feeling seen and like you have an action plan.Laurie Leal has over twenty years of experience in dental hygiene, and whose impressive career is a side note to all of the ways she's made connections and contributions. She and her family have provided love and care to more than 27 foster kids. She's the foster parent that actively advocates for getting families back together and keeps connected to the kids that have been in her home long after they've transitioned. Currently a mother to 13, with 10 under her roof, and 6 under the age of 6; she's one busy mama. We are fortunate we managed to steal a bit of her time and enjoy her laughter and nuggets of wisdom. She's a guest you will truly finding inspiring and heartwarming.Laurie shares valuable insights about the challenges of making and maintaining friendships. Her stories and examples will offer reflection and our conversation today is meant to inspire you to value the connections you have and maybe even inspire you to rekindle a friendship from years gone by. Laurie is my proof that surrounding yourself with the right people has an exponentially positive impact on your success and happiness.Resources we referenced-Other podcast episodes:Mastering Intentionality: The Ultimate Guide to Empowering Your Decisions -51 (Episode with Dr. Rishma)Boundaries - Choosing the Productive Hard Emotions with Jacquelyn Emery -47TT Cherry Blossoms, Epigenetics, &amp; the Legacy of Trauma -06 (Laurie's Favorite)Delay Don’t Deny &amp; Fast Feast Repeat with NYT Bestselling Author Gin Stephens -31 The Life You Want: Clutter Free and Sparks of Joy w/Caroline Thor -38 (Episodes Laurie wants to listen to again)Books &amp; Networking Group:Women with Moxie Group in Portland, OregonWe Should All Be Millionaires - Rachel RogersBeyond the Pear Blossoms - (Women's Fiction Novel) Shawna RodriguesWant another way to celebrate and spread the word about this impactful podcast??Enter our Giveaway to...

Have you ever wondered the difference between a coach and a therapist? Do you think there even is a difference? There are multiple terms for coaches. If you browse through the list of the incredible guests we’ve had on The Grit Show; you’ll find at least 15 variations. That doesn’t even touch on the multiple terms for clinicians; from Marriage and Family Therapists to Licensed Clinical Social Workers to Licensed Professional Counselors. I recently had a helpful conversation that made me realize my knowledge of the differences came from my work experience and training. That conversation also helped me realize that the important differences may not be the ones I initially realized, and they may be harder to explain. So we are dedicating three episodes—our first series—to Coaching vs. Therapy. We’ll break it down and give you the answers you may seek for yourself or those you love. Tune in next week for our 1st anniversary episode with Laurie Leal, a guest I’m excited for y’all to meet. It’ll be a great conversation around cultivating and keeping friendships as adults. The following week (the first week of August) we will continue this conversation in episode 55 with the 2nd part of the Coaching vs. Therapy series. Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation on coaching, therapy, and, most of all, your wellness. Join Linh Phan, a body acceptance and intuitive eating coach (you can revisit her on episode 29); Eric Bauberger, a Holistic Life Coach and Motivational Singer-Songwriter (he was our guest on episode 07); Jacquelyn Emery, a Certified Life Coach and podcast host (guest on episode 47 and host of a podcast guest episode 48); and Will Halpin, a psychotherapist and public health social worker (he shared with us about IFS in episode 32) as they share their expertise. Don’t miss these episodes for valuable insights into finding the right helper! Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching The Grit Show, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She is the Director of Impact for the network, which offers full-service support for podcasting from mentoring to production. In September 2023 they are also launching the EPAC (Entrepreneurs and Podcasters Authentically Connected) community for those in early stages and wanting a place for weekly connection. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of Author Express, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts and learn more about the network and other happenings at https://linktr.ee/37by27.Enter our Giveaway to celebrate our 1 year Anniversary!<a...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Grit Show, we delve into the transformative practice of holding space, an essential skill in today's fast-paced world. Tune in as we explore the transformative power of sitting with someone's emotions without rushing to change their emotional state or “fix” their troubles. It's the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where emotions can be explored and understood without judgment. We'll reflect on childhood friendships, the challenges of holding space for people we interact with the most (often family members), and the impact of societal pressures on emotional well-being. As we navigate through personal experiences and share insights, you'll gain valuable tools and strategies to strengthen your relationships and boost your own emotional resilience. Join us on this powerful journey of growth and discover how holding space for others can ultimately lead to personal transformation. Get ready to unlock the true power of authentic support on this episode of The Grit Show.***Stay tuned for upcoming conversations on burnout, the differences between coaching and therapy, and the importance of adult friendships.***Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching The Grit Show, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She is the Director of Impact for the network, which offers full-service support for podcasting from mentoring to production. In September 2023 they are also launching the EPAC (Entrepreneurs and Podcasters Authentically Connected) community for those in early stages and wanting a place for weekly connection. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of Author Express, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts and learn more about the network and other happenings at https://linktr.ee/37by27.Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Unlocking the Power of Intentionality: In Episode 51 of The Grit Show, we shine a spotlight on the intricate process of decision-making and how it shapes our lives. Join our esteemed guest, Dr. Rishma Walji, as she shares her insights into the world of intentional decision-making. Discover how our hidden thoughts, beliefs, and habits shape our choices without us even realizing it, and what we can do about this.Explore the transformative effects of processing emotions and validating reactions, and discover how powerful self-talk and internal dialogue can be in achieving your goals. The conversation connects to personal experiences, shedding light on the importance of awareness and intentionality. You'll gain practical tips from inspiring stories to support the reframing of limiting beliefs so you can change negative associations. Whether you're facing important decisions or simply looking to live a more intentional life, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and be ready to take charge of your decision-making journey!Rishma Walji was trained as a Naturopathic Doctor and PhD. She spent over 20 years in clinical practice helping patients make big decisions about health, hormones and family. She's currently writing a&nbsp;book&nbsp;about intentional decision-making. A lot of her work is related to awareness and emotion that can either guide or mislead our life choices. She is the host of the&nbsp;XO Conversations Podcast&nbsp;and a&nbsp;TEDx speaker.Connect with Dr. RishmaInstagram: @_livingxo_Facebook: Dr.RishmaWaljiWebsite: livingxo.comPodcast: XO Conversations PodcastResources Mentioned:https://livingxo.com/quizEnter our Giveaway to celebrate our 1 year Anniversary!https://bit.ly/TGSGiveaway1YRStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you a mother whose felt overwhelmed by the emotional and energetic demands of motherhood?Or someone whose felt disconnected from your body due to illness, discomfort, or other struggles?Or possibly someone who’s struggled to find the way your many interests align?Whichever one speaks to you -today’s guest is someone whose journey is one you'll connect to.Sarah's personal journey toward wellness led her to draw from past experience as well as build upon the things that she found value in and utilize a lot of grit. Join today's conversation and learn more about the importance of feeling emotions in one's body and working through them, rather than relying solely on cognitive processes. Listen in as Sarah discusses the importance of connecting with our bodies and how Ayurveda can serve as a tool to achieve this. The use of Ayurveda allows for tackling multiple issues with one recommendation, and Sarah's approach digs deep to bring an individual's body back to balance. It requires determination and effort (there's that grit!) to choose holistic methods for wellness because society emphasizes quicker, easier solutions which only serve as band-aids. Sarah offers examples throughout our conversation of tools she offers clients to truly get to the root of their challenges.Sarah L. Frederiksen is a &nbsp;Health + Wellness Counselor and Educator using eastern and western sciences to help others step out of toxic inter-generational behaviors, choose health, happiness, and healing, and elevate to their higher potential. After years of exploring seemingly disparate careers in Italian, Buddhism, and early childhood, it was not until becoming a mother that Sarah was forced to reexamine her life path and experience of wellness.Unexpectedly overwhelmed by the emotional, energetic, and physiological demands of motherhood, Sarah returned to and more deeply immersed herself in the wellness practices of her past. Her hunger for knowledge has resulted in a Master’s degree in child and family development, multiple certificates, training in Yoga and Yoga Therapy as well as Ayurveda. She is currently working on her certification as an Ayurveda Practitioner. She currently connects with others through her business Elevate You Well, where she offers consultations, classes, and workshops to individuals, families, and groups. Connect with Sarahwww.elevateyouwell.comSocial links:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/elevateyouwellhttps://www.instagram.com/elevateyouwellInterested in the elevation call that Sarah mentioned? Sign up for that here:https://elevateyouwell.com/elevation-callStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your...

Are you giving yourself credit where credit is due? How much effort are you putting into doing *all* the things, versus celebrating all the things you are getting done? Is your focus on all the gains... or the gap? Today's episode is about focusing on the gain and about recognizing what we have accomplished and being intentional about where we put our focus. Celebrating how far we've come is the fuel we need to keep propelling our hard work forward. Join the conversation and spend some time reflecting on how far you've come. In this episode you'll also learn some ways to incorporate a regular plan of taking stock and some tools that will support this. This can be especially valuable for folks working from home, middle managers, and mothers who may not be getting validation and kudos from other sources.I've also officially changed the title of our Self Care segment to "Self-Maintenance Moment" because I think we could all use that mindset shift. We need to acknowledge that time is a finite resource. To appreciate and focus our time better, we need to reframe our mindset and view self-maintenance activities as an investment in ourselves. I think you'll appreciate this week's example. It is a good reminder that it's never too late to reverse direction and prioritize taking care of yourself. You are your most important asset.Are you following the Authentic Connections Podcast Network on IG @37by27- if not, you need to be. Not only can you learn about the episodes on our other great podcasts, you can also get tips, inspiration, and valuable information on launching your own podcast.We have a live workshop being offered on June 27th at 12 PM Pacific/ 3 PM Eastern where you can learn more about the BASE you'll need to launch a top rated podcast and an exciting opportunity available to a limited number of folks this July. - Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudO2rqTItE9WG9ijqTucu-Nu750YY4ItwAfter 6/27/23 - you can still get connected to ongoing webinar opportunities through this trick: Interested in the webinar on Podcasting - from Dreaming to Doing- Drop a DM over on IG (@37by27) and be sure to use the word AMPLIFY so I know you are interested in getting connected to the workshop and have interest in starting a podcast.Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching The Grit Show, soon learned the abysmal fact that women host only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network so that we can raise that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She is the Director of Impact for the network, which offers full-service support for podcasting from mentoring to production and courses. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of Author Express, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts and learn more about the network and upcoming courses at <a href="https://linktr.ee/37by27" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

What are the things in your life that help you to recharge and bring you joy? Have you taken the time to identify them? Do you know how to best utilize them and integrate them? Today on The Grit Show we are bringing you an entire episode from Jacquelyn Emery's podcast Life in the Driver's Seat where she talks about not only identifying, but how to best utilize, what she calls battery chargers. Making sure your batteries are charged and using the things you love as fuel to care for yourself and ensure you can keep battling through day to day can add exponentially to your overall emotional and physical well-being. If you didn't catch last week's episode with Jacquelyn on boundaries - be sure to go back and check it out. https://podcast.thegritshow.com/episode/47 She also has an episode on battery drainers that comes just before this one and is an important listen as well!Jacquelyn Emery is a Certified Life Coach, podcast host, and founder of the Life in the Driver’s Seat coaching program which is all about empowering women to get into the driver’s seat of their life so they can feel better, get more enjoyment out of their life, and INTENTIONALLY create a life they love.&nbsp;Connect with Jacquelynwww.JacquelynEmery.comCheck out the training: www.JacquelynEmery.com/freetrainingor set up your free coaching call-www.JacquelynEmery.com/consultSocial links:&nbsp;https://Facebook.com/Jacquelynemery&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/JacquelynemeryPodcast link:&nbsp;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-the-drivers-seat/id1588149965Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Setting boundaries can be hard, at least it's something I'm constantly working on. Today's conversation is a valuable one full of insights as our guest illuminates how easy boundary setting can be, and what things we need to look out for when setting them.Join us for a lively conversation as we try out various examples around boundaries and how they look when we actually put them in our lives. You'll even experience the mic drop moment when Jacquelyn puts together together for me the concept around choosing your hard emotion- and choosing one that will be productive and move you forward instead of just keeping you stagnated (and adding to burn out!!). I can't wait to hear what you get out of this one!Jacquelyn Emery is a Certified Life Coach, podcast host, and founder of the Life in the Driver’s Seat coaching program which is all about empowering women to get into the driver’s seat of their life so they can feel better, get more enjoyment out of their life, and INTENTIONALLY create a life they love.&nbsp;Connect with Jacquelynwww.JacquelynEmery.comSocial links:&nbsp;https://Facebook.com/Jacquelynemery&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/JacquelynemeryPodcast link:&nbsp;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-the-drivers-seat/id1588149965Enter our Giveaway to celebrate our 1 year Anniversary!https://bit.ly/TGSGiveaway1YRStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Have you noticed that burnout rates have increased during the pandemic?We sure have and it's a topic that we are wanting to learn more about. Today's guest has a Facebook Group - Burnout to Brilliance and her own journey of breaking through burnout. In our conversation she shares how she transitioned away from from burn-out medical specialist to eventually find the alignment of her medical training, preserves what is most important to her, and steers her clear of burn-out; as a functional medicine health coach. On this episode of The Grit Show, we hear from Dr. Zarya Rubin, and learn a little more about functional medicine and the importance of a holistic approach to our wellbeing. We also get to discuss with Dr. Zarya why taking care of oneself is necessary, not selfish. Dr. Zarya's Grit Wit is simple in theory, and an important shift in how we look at and do things - I'm excited to hear how you do with implementing it. Jump on over to IG @The.Grit.Show and tell me how successful yo are with it!This episode is packed with practical tips for managing burnout and achieving optimal health and wellness - we are glad you are joining us.Dr. Zarya Rubin is a Harvard-educated physician, a functional medicine health coach, and keynote speaker. She helps passionate, high-achieving women get to the root causes of chronic illness symptoms and burnout so that they can heal from the inside out and truly thrive. She is the founder and CEO of Dr. Zarya, a boutique functional medicine practice in Portland, OR. Dr. Rubin studied neurology at McGill University and the renowned Neurological Institute at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She received her health coach training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, studying with Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra and other leading influencers in the world of holistic health, and went on to complete her Level 2 Functional Medicine training at the School of Applied Functional Medicine.She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, 9-yr-old daughter, and Bichon miniature poodle puppy.Connect with Dr. Zaryawww.drzarya.comInstagram- @drzaryarubinBurnout to Brilliance Facebook GroupGet a Copy of her book-Thriving After Burnout (contributing author) https://a.co/d/h2dp4CsResources we talked about-Boundary Boss-https://bookshop.org/a/90599/9781649630551*The Boundary Boss Workbook-https://bookshop.org/a/90599/9781649631428*InsighttimerHeadSpaceSunbasket - meal order service Dr. Zarya mentionedShawna's favorite meal order service (bang for the buck ) - affiliate link (optional to use - but using it helps to support this podcast) - www.everyplate.com*Anytime you use one of our links for Bookshop.org you are supporting this podcast with...

If you've been struggling with your finances, then you won't want to miss the latest episode of our podcast. Our guest is a Financial Coach that you can relate to, as walking the talk is what led her to her line of work. Your jaw will drop when you learn how quickly she and her husband paid off $245,000 in debt, and the list of other expenses they were still able to cover while doing it.We keep the conversation relatable as we discuss such things as the feeling of shame that many of us attach to how we handle our money. For me, I have a hard time working around this belief that if I work hard, I deserve nice things, when in fact our self-worth should never be measured in material possessions, and working hard doesn't always equate a bank account that can afford those things. We don't just look at beliefs though, we cover a variety of topics related to money management, including planning for retirement, reducing debt, and setting financial goals.Our speakers also share some inspiring stories of people who were able to pay off significant amounts of debt and create a better financial future for themselves. It is an encouraging reminder that it's never too late to turn around your finances and create the future you desire.As a financial coach, and speaker, Amy Greene guides her clients to financial possibilities they never knew were within their reach. She guides her clients to learn sound money management skills, behaviors, habits, and mindsets that lead them to the life they desire. Amy is passionate about helping active families live without the stress, fear, and worry of money issues so they can live a life they love and leave a legacy for future generations.Connect with Amy:Website: www.amygreenefc.comSocial Media: Instagram and FB- @amygreenefc5 Day Marriage &amp; Money Transformation ChallengeStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this week's episode, we have an incredible guest who shares insights about bodywork and how it can help you understand and listen to your body better.Do have a specific area of our body that always seems to give you trouble? Whether it's our neck, back, or shoulder, we all have that one spot that we wish we could alleviate. However, have you ever stopped to think about why that particular spot is always tense or strained? What is your body trying to communicate to you through those aches and pains?In this episode, we explore different ways to look at these trouble spots and consider what our body may be communicating to us. We also discuss the importance of acknowledging the interconnected aspects of physical pain and how bodywork can help with this.This concept of listening to our bodies dovetails perfectly with the conversations we've been having. What might your body be trying to tell you? The concept of getting curious, is one that our avid listeners will find familiar. Jenelle talks about the whispers our body gives us. Any guess what happens if we don't listen to the whispers? Tune in to hear more!https://podcast.thegritshow.com/episode/44Whether you are someone who experiences chronic pain or just curious about improving your overall connection to your body, this episode is for you.Thank you for your continued support and for tuning in to The Grit Show. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and insights on this week's episode.Be sure to review us wherever you listen to podcasts!&nbsp;If your app doesn't have a place to leave reviews - you can do that at Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3RXpptu&nbsp;Jenelle Woodlief is a gifted healer. She uses various forms of bodywork and energy healing to help untangle the vines that keep you in pain and disconnected from your body.She has spent the last decade crafting a powerfully unique form of bodywork to create more balance, ease, and flow in your body.Jenelle's 12-week healing series uncovers the root cause of your pain to create a new relationship with your body. She is particularly skilled at releasing trauma stored in the body.Jenelle also has a line of self-devotional oil blends. Nurture Your Magic oils guide you in creating daily rituals to connect with self, energetic planes of healing, Mother Earth, lunar magic, and chakra clearing. They are available in oil blends, room sprays, and roller bottles.&nbsp;Clients routinely share that Jenelle's healing has been life-changing.Connect with Jenelle:IG: @jenelle.woodliefJenelle's new community- https://nurture-your-magic.circle.so/Jenelle's Nurture Your Magic oils - https://jenellewoodlief.com/shop/Self-Love Languages Quiz- https://jenellewoodlief.com/quiz/Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here <a...

This week we are doing things a little differently!You get the opportunity to experience a Guest Episode from The Fire Inside Her Podcast with Diane Schroeder. I am sharing with you “Connection, Community, and Collaboration” which features a guest from Oregon (my home state, and where I currently live, so definitely a bonus). Diane’s podcast is part of the Authentic Connections Network, the podcast network I founded to address the lack of women’s voices in podcasting. Her podcast focuses on Self-Care, Authenticity, Community, and all the things that I know each of you cares about as well. This episode is just a taste, and she is already a few episodes into her second season, so there is lots of good stuff for you to discover. This week she is even featuring an episode on mothers and daughters, featuring a conversation with her mom.The beautiful thing about a network founded by a woman focused on amplifying women’s voices is that the focus is on making the workflow easier for women. Lifting each other and supporting each other. Some of this episode from Diane’s podcast talks about the support of other women and the magic that happens when we find and support community. Small warning that part of the authenticity on Diane’s podcast means it does get an E-rating so that she and her guests don’t feel guarded in the language they use. Very much in alignment with Brene Brown and keeping it real.So, if you listen with kids around and prefer that they don’t hear that language, wear earbuds!At the end of my intro, I also mention that I am launching a never-been-done-before model of the network where a cohort of women will launch their podcasts together after a summer incubator. If you have a podcast brewing or know someone who *needs* to amplify their voice and launch a podcast, have them get in touch with me! Instagram is best - @37by27How to connect with&nbsp;Dianewww.thefireinsideher.com&nbsp;Instagram: @TheRealFireInHer&nbsp;LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dianeschroeder5/Do you want to get on Diane's mailing list? Bonus - you even get a copy of a&nbsp;Self Care Audio she's made for you!TheFireInsideHer.com/audioYou can find The Fire Inside Her anywhere you listen to podcasts- or on Diane's website:https://TheFireInsideHer.com/podcastWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your...

Do you ever freeze up a little when someone shares with you the complex story of a terrible situation they are experiencing? Maybe you aren’t sure how to respond, or maybe you are overwhelmed by what they may be experiencing.Difficulties and challenges are feeling more common, or perhaps there are more shared experiences of bigger traumas that are bringing the conversations to the surface. Our guest today, Katharine Manning, has been working alongside traumas and supporting the individuals left in the wake throughout her career. The insight she has on ways to respond is valuable to both businesses and to individuals and we have the gift of her knowledge as part of our conversation today. She has a fabulous acronym LASER that will help guide us through our response, useful resources, as well as perspective on things like boundaries and our role that make this an exceptionally valuable episode.Katharine Manning is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job and the President of Blackbird DC. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for over 25 years. As a Senior Attorney Advisor with the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, for fifteen years Manning guided the Justice Department through its response to victims in cases ranging from terrorism to large-scale financial fraud to child exploitation. Some cases she advised on include the Boston Marathon bombing, the Pulse nightclub and South Carolina AME church shootings, the uprising in Charlottesville, the Madoff investment fraud, and the federal case against Larry Nassar, doctor for the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team. Manning now uses her expertise to help organizations prepare for and respond to the challenges they face involving employees and clients who may be in trauma. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and CEOWorld. A member of the bar in Washington, D.C. and California, Manning also served as an attorney with the law firm Pillsbury Winthrop in San Francisco, where she represented Fortune 500 companies in class actions, insurance, and media cases. She is a graduate of Smith College and the University of Virginia School of Law and teaches at American University and in the Master’s in Trauma-Informed Leadership Program at Dominican University.&nbsp;Connecting with Katharine ManningJoin Katharine’s text message list – Text Blackbird to 833-975-1945www.katharinemanning.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-manning/, https://www.instagram.com/empatheticworkplace/orSupport your local bookstore &amp; this podcast by getting your copy ofThe Empathetic Workplace: 5 Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job at https://bookshop.org/a/Resource mentioned in this episode:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States) Dial 988We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all

Is sleep something you ignore? Something you think of as less important? Today’s guest refers to it as the “Cinderella” of good health for this very reason. It’s the thing we don’t pay attention to or notice, especially if it is going well. Sleep is something we take for granted.If you’ve gone through a period when sleep doesn’t come easily, you know how disruptive lack of sleep can be. However, you may not have given much thought to all the varied impacts it can have on your day and your health. We rarely see the line that connects sleep to so many other pieces of our life and our functioning.France Taylor shares valuable information in today’s conversation; everything from how you know when you have a sleeping problem to how much sleep you need and whether cherries or bananas might magically help us get our Zzzzzs. Frances Taylor is a Sleep Expert and Fellow of The International Stress Management Association (UK), with over 15 years’ experience facilitating resilience events in diverse settings, from Universities to international film studios. During her work Frances realized that there was a missing piece when it came to people’s health and wellbeing – the importance of sleep. She decided to devote herself to providing engaging and highly practical sleep programs drawing on clinically tested approaches that work. Her therapeutic practice is based on CBTi – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, the first line treatment in the UK and also highly rated in the States. Her online programmes and 1:1 coaching show people how to sleep well, work well, and live well within just a few weeks, without medication.Best ways to connect with Frances:Her website: https://sleepwell.todayLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francestaylor/Here’s the Sleep Diagnostic Tool Frances mentioned:https://sleepwell.today/sleep-diagnostic/You can also find her online course here:https://sleepwell.today/fundamentals-programme/We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Did you know that an emotion only lasts 6 seconds?That's how long the chemical process takes. It may seem like it lasts a lot longer, but that's because that initial reaction can become a feeling which has some nuances. We'll touch on that concept today, but mostly we are going to dive into a concept that may be very unfamiliar to you. I know it is pretty foreign to me. It's the idea that our emotions, those chemical reactions, are sending us signals for our personal benefit. That those messages and signals are meant for us, personally. They aren't about the people around us, they are about *us*. When we have a twinge of a strong emotion, we need to stop and get curious as Will Halpin mentioned during episode #32 on IFS - and try to figure out what that emotion might be telling us. There is more to the story and the thought - check out the episode and let me know if it resonates as you start to apply it to what is happening in your world. I know I've been impressed with the things it has helped me uncover! Here's the link to the episode so you can share it with someone you know will enjoy it - or easily link to it yourself! https://podcast.thegritshow.com/episode/40/Did you get excited about the Introductory series on Podcasting - from Dreaming to Doing?? I would love to have you be part of it - jump on over to register bit.lypodcast/d2d and mark your calendar for April 27th (5:30pm PST). If you are interested in the coupon code- y'all know how to get it!!Were you wanting to check out that Brene Brown episode I mentioned? This links to the first one - the second one is right after! -brenebrown.comWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you someone who is always seeking to unlock more of yourself and see your potential in new ways? Human Design helps each of us to discover what is unique in each of us. It can also help us to see how our conditioning, and the things we keep hitting up against, may not be in our best interest. It is a path to better alignment with what will allow us to move through this world with more ease. This is another of our bonus episodes reaching back to late summer of 2022 and a great conversation with Megan Seamans as she was about to embark on an adventure of her own. Human Design was brand new to me and Megan Seamans was the perfect guest to lead us on this journey to learn a little more about Human Design. Our conversation focused on the on the first layer of Human Design and the five types that look at energy. Join us for an engaging conversation and an opportunity to expand your understanding of Human Design and how it might apply to your life.https://www.meganseamans.com/https://www.instagram.com/meganseamans&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MeganSeamansCoaching/Megan’s Book - Balanced Out: The 21 day guided workbook for women who want to move from overwhelmed and stressed to confidently living on purpose.https://amzn.to/3SeTu7KMegan Seamans is a certified Energy Coach and Human Design Guide. She supports people to tap into their magic and confidently lead their life; without people pleasing, fear or doubt standing in the way.After navigating the loss of her brother in 2018 and facing burnout on the thing she was the most passionate about, she changed the way she looked at purpose.Now, Megan helps humans around the globe to live their own kind of extraordinary. Megan’s been named the Clarity Queen as her coaching provides rapid clarity for people to go from frozen in time to magnetically in motion.We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list.https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our&nbsp;Website&nbsp;has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.comAre you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey?Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here -book -&nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable -&nbsp;bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend.Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

If you are part of The Grit Show community, you are someone who knows a thing or two about the curveballs that life can throw at you. Shawna had a big curve ball thrown at her in the summer of 2021. Just as the pandemic was starting to wane and life had the potential of getting back to normal, the results of a medical test sent things in a bit of a tailspin. When you get a referral to a neuro-oncologist, bucket lists are the type of things that come to mind. Shawna's response to this may not be typical, but she hopes it's one that becomes the new norm. Hopefully, it's a response that you'll connect to and that might inspire you to look at things a little differently, and hopefully do things a little differently. This is a replay of the previously aired episode and includes a story from a listener of what it inspired them to do. If this inspires you to make changes, please reach out and share your story as well. Instagram is the easiest place to do that!!We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid We’d love for you to show your support and gratitude for The Grit Show-https://podcast.thegritshow.com/supportReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Decision making. It’s something we do every single day, multiple times a day. I’m sure we’ve all seen that sometimes. It can be overwhelming, even debilitating; no matter how much we are keeping it together in other areas, sometimes we get tripped up. Fortunately, Kirsten Parker realized this was a common theme she saw with the people she was coaching and it became something she specialized in. Our conversation touches on her journey to look at the hard questions and make the decisions that led her into her current role, as well as a story from her clients, and talking about how this applies to you.&nbsp;If you are someone who can get overwhelmed and overthink, who has a hard time sticking to the decisions you’ve made or just likes to laugh along with an intriguing conversation—this episode is for you. We’ll talk a bit about purpose too, because The Grit Show has found that purpose is a topic that resonates with our community.&nbsp;Kirsten helps overthinkers trust their choices. She spent years moving her life &amp; career forward, Yale Master’s Degree in tow, feeling way more angst than certainty! Despite “success and smarts,” she second-guessed big AND small decisions, over-valued others’ opinions &amp; usually catastrophized about what could go wrong. Coaching allowed her to finally feel calm, clear &amp; confident—so she could feel present in her life—and that’s exactly what she helps clients do now. Get your FREE Overthinker’s Checklist to Simplify Decisions! https://www.kirstenparker.com/checklist Or Take the momentum quiz to get your personalized action plan: https://www.kirstenparker.com/quiz Or Take her clarity workshop at https://www.Kirstenparker.com/clarity Follow her on IG at https://instagram.com/kpcoaching Listen to her on Decision Masters Podcast: https://www.kirstenparker.com/decision-masters-podcast&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week, we are revisiting one of our highest-rated episodes as selected by our listeners. It’s one that new listeners will appreciate, or something worth a re-listen, as the concept is valuable to revisit. We get to talk about something you would see as innocuous under most circumstances: cherry blossoms. However, the science of epigenetics and the inheritable intergenerational effects of trauma are quite intriguing and may have you looking at these lovely markers of spring in a whole new way. Epigenetics is something I’ve long been interested in and although this field is young and full of room for debate, there are a lot of interesting facts and things we can learn from it.Some of my takeaways may not be the ones that are discussed in the mainstream but will give you some food for thought. I’ll touch on a couple of studies that are referenced below but will also talk about the lenses that this research can give us as we move through our days and interact with those around us. There are things we cannot fully know or understand, and although it’s hard to accept this, it can be powerful in building our relationships and our ways of interacting with others once we do.&nbsp;Article on study of the Epigenetic effects of the Dutch Famine: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/31/science/dutch-famine-genes.htmlStudy by Brian Dias and Kerry Ressler&nbsp;Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations:https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.3594&nbsp;You can follow and listen to episodes of either of these podcasts on your favorite listening platform - or find out more about them at these links:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fire Inside Her&nbsp;https://thefireinsideher.com/podcast I AM MY passion project – launches 3/25/24 https://www.badass-silverstreak.com/home&nbsp;&nbsp;To learn more about the Authentic Connections Podcast Network and its audacious goal of 37 by 27 (increasing the number of women-hosted podcasts to 37% by 2027) head over to Instagram and follow the account - https://instagram.com/37by27 https://linktr.ee/37by27 also has a little more info and will be updated with the upcoming training opportunities!We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your...

It's time for reflection and looking at some useful lessons worth sharing, and today we look at 3. One of them is the importance of reflection, so we had to build that right into the title.&nbsp;Take your own adviceTime for Reflection is CrucialWhat works for you – may not be what works for everyone else.&nbsp;We'll look at each of these a little deeper with some real examples. We also use our Grit Wit to dive into how to apply them, as well as some other ways of thinking, to your own life and things you may be contemplating. You also get to hear more about the coming season of The Grit Show (yes! I am finally taking my advice and breaking the show up into seasons!!), and you'll get to hear a trailer and a teaser for two new podcasts from Authentic Connections Network, the podcast network I've been building over the past several months. Be sure to head over to Instagram and follow the account to keep up to date on these podcasts, and to learn more about this network and its audacious of goal of 37 by 27 (increasing the number of women hosted podcasts to 37% by 2027).&nbsp;https://instagram.com/37by27https://linktr.ee/37by27 also has a little more info and will be updated with the upcoming training opportunities!You can follow either of these podcasts on your favorite listening platform - or find out more about them at these links: The Fire Inside Herhttps://thefireinsideher.com/podcast I AM MY passion projecthttps://www.badass-silverstreak.com/home&nbsp;We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the state of your closet, or all the excess items in your kitchen drawers? Does it seem that there isn't a lot of flow in your home and your life? Our conversation with Caroline today really starts with a new construct. Instead of focusing on what you need to get rid of- why don't we focus on the things that we really want to keep. Why don't we focus on the life we want and the things that best fit into that. It is a whole different way of looking at things that can really make a difference. I think it's a conversation that you'll get a lot of. If you have a minute, I'd love to hear what you think!Caroline Thor is a Professional Organizer, KonMari® Consultant, wife, mother of three, proud pet owner, and former teacher. As someone who has struggled to stay organized, she understands the challenges that come with decluttering and organizing a home. She believes in not aiming for what we think others expect of us, but instead discovering what works best for ourselves and our families. Originally from the UK, Caroline has been living in Germany for the past 17 years. She is the creator of the online course "Declutter Your Life, Find The Joy," and the host of the Living Clutter Free Forever podcast. Through her work, Caroline is passionate about helping people realize how they need their homes to be for them and guiding them towards a more intentional, clutter-free lifestyle. As a KonMari® Consultant, Caroline uses Marie Kondo's famous tidying method to help her clients identify what truly sparks joy in their lives. With her practical and compassionate approach, Caroline encourages her clients to let go of items that no longer serve a purpose, creating space for the things that matter most. Through her podcast and online course, Caroline shares her own experiences and insights, providing inspiration and support for anyone looking to declutter and organize their homes. She believes that a clutter-free home can have a positive impact on our mental and emotional well-being, and is committed to helping others create the peaceful, joyful spaces they deserve.Connect with Caroline:www.caroline-thor.comPodcast: Living Clutter Free Forever caroline-thor.com/podcastFB: @carolineorganizer IG: @caro.thor5 Sneaky Hacks To Get Your Kids Tidying Up Without Them Realizing It:https://caroline-thor.ck.page/e080cd2c9e5&nbsp;We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show...

This week we get up close and personal on a hard topic, vulnerability. Fortunately, we have Brene Brown’s book Daring Greatly to help guide us as we navigate through. If you haven’t read Daring Greatly, this barely scratches the surfaces and primes the pump, so if this episode connects with you, you’ll definitely want to add it to your reading list. If you have read it, this is a great opportunity to revisit the myths around vulnerability and to take a moment to reflect on how you are applying this to your life, and how you might look at things with new lenses and examples.&nbsp;We primarily focus on the vulnerability myths that Brene talks about in her book. Some are bound to feel familiar. Perhaps the myth you can go it alone? Or vulnerability is a weakness? We’ll even talk about some boundaries that go with vulnerability and figuring out who you can trust. I even trust you with some pretty stark examples of vulnerable points in my life. I’m sure it will bring to mind vulnerable points in yours and reinforce the relationships that were of value.&nbsp;We also take a moment to reflect on Shame and Shame Resilience, because no conversation around vulnerability, Daring Greatly, or Brene Brown would be complete without it. It is only a small reflection, so be sure to explore some of Brene’s other work or send me a note on where you should start if this connects with you and is something you want to explore further.If you are interested in reading “Daring Greatly” snag your copy here- https://bookshop.org/a/90599/9781592408412&nbsp;Other Books by Brene Brown:Rising StrongThe Gifts of ImperfectionBraving the WildernessA little about your host –Shawna Rodrigues is an entrepreneur, author, and consultant who found the alignment of her many talents and passions in podcasting. After launching her podcast, The Grit Show, she soon learned that women host only 27% of top-rated podcasts. It was understandable given the many challenges in sustaining a podcast. To combat this she launched the Authentic Connections Network; taking the tech and stress out of podcasting, and amplifying women’s voices. Connect with her on Instagram- @ShawnaPodcasts.We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - <a href="https://bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Michele Thomson loved nursing and didn't see herself moving into roles beyond that, but as challenges presented themselves, she stepped up. She discovered ways to address what was happening in her workplaces and found needs within her field that weren't been addressed. Self care was once a buzz word that she herself felt there wasn't time for, and even now will tell you it surprises her some of the things she has made space for as self care, that she never would have made room for a few years back. It was a process to realize that self care doesn't have to be about pampering yourself with pedicures and days at the spa; it is something you can fit in even with all of life's busyness, and it is very individualized. She now finds herself teaching these valuable skills to others. She also touches on some approaches to use at work when your team is feeling the stress and pressure and might feel like they can't give anymore. There are some great gems in this episode.&nbsp;Michele Thomson is an RN-turned-leadership development coach and consultant who helps professionals find joy in their work again while creating healthy workplaces. She is the CEO of Curis Consulting and has 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector.Episode Timeline:&nbsp;00:01:31 - Getting to know Michele Thomson00:02:19 - Nursing as the start of her journey00:05:25 - An unforgettable experience00:07:30 - Leadership is an inside job00:11:30 - One way to build trust with people is to admit you don't know the answers00:13:50 - Self-care is possible for everybody00:17:22 - Explore self-care and integrating it into your daily routine00:24:12 - Ways to know your central nervous system is settled00:28:15 - Creating a safe space where people can be more open00:34:08 - Importance of giving yourself&nbsp; credit00:35:15 - Self-Care Spotlight00:40:00 - Grit Wit - What to apply&nbsp;Connect with Michele Thomson:&nbsp;Website: http://www.curisconsulting.ca/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mthomsonWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Connection is something we seek from the time we are children.Building friendships and finding connection is something that can seem harder as we get older, rather than easier. Yet, connection, community, and collaboration are things we all need. Trish and Diane found commonality in their roles as leaders in the fire service. With less than 1% of women occupying the roles they are in, it was valuable to find someone else with this shared experience The two have built a solid connection over time, and in this episode reflect some on how they have cultivated and found value in this relationship. They also touch on the journey of a leader and the importance of the community you create that can help to hold you up when times are challenging. They touch on some leaders they look up to, share some challenging experiences they have been through, and share the ways they have grown. Trish says it best, she is a ‘perfectly imperfect’ leader, and the most important ingredient is to always be authentic and embrace the uniqueness that you bring to the table and to the position.Trish Connolly lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, son, and highly anxious dog- Duncan. She loves all outdoor activities, including mountain hikes, snowboarding, and mountain biking. She is a yogi, book club advocate, and inspiring meditator.Trish works at Bend Fire &amp; Rescue and has been with her department for 22 years. She was the first female firefighter hired at her department and now holds the rank of Deputy Chief.The best way to connect with Trish is on Linked In:https://linkedin.com/in/trish-connolly-a7337353How to connect with Diane:www.thefireinsideher.com&nbsp;[email protected]&nbsp;Instagram @TheRealFireInHer&nbsp;Linked In -&nbsp; www.linkedin.com/in/dianeschroeder5/Are you excited to get your copy of the Self Care Audio download that Diane mentioned?You can get that HERE - TheFireInsideHer.com/audio

Today we get a bonus of two episodes in one. We open with an individual conversation getting to know Diane; a powerhouse with lots of wisdom on the path to authenticity.We then get a chance to see another side of Diane when we get to chat with her and her partner Josh. The conversation is full of depth and touches on some of what brought them together and their perspectives on what makes their relationship work. At one point when Josh speaks of their ‘bedrock love’ I think anyone listening will either resonate with having it or knowing that is the level of connection and support they have been missing and searching for in a relationship. Josh and Diane don’t hesitate to share hard truths, but the feeling and understanding you’ll walk away with is that you do deserve a relationship that accepts you as you are and it is possible. They also give you guideposts and thoughts as how to put yourself in the right mindset; make the intentions, and do the work to make it possible.&nbsp; There is much to Diane Schroeder, MA, EFO; she is a national speaker, writer, and podcast host who focuses on helping leaders understand and appreciate the value of self-care. As a leader in the male-dominated fire service for over 20 years, Diane knows that practicing self-care enables leaders to find their authentic style, have a work-life balance, and increase productivity. Authentic leaders create healthy, inclusive, and diverse work cultures of belonging. With a master's degree in organizational leadership, Diane combines her wisdom with data to guide leaders down the self-care path. She shares her wisdom with her community through email and her weekly podcast, The Fire Inside Her (www.thefireinsideher.com/podcast).&nbsp;Diane speaks around the country, is a TEDx speaker, and is currently working on a book about leadership.We chatted with her some about why self-care is important in leadership and learned more about the first season of her podcast. Fortunately, her episodes are launching weekly, so you will have an opportunity to get to know her and benefit from her wisdom. As she notes, she is also a national speaker if your organization is looking for someone and her words resonate!How to connect with Diane:www.thefireinsideher.com&nbsp; [email protected]&nbsp;Instagram: @TheRealFireInHer&nbsp;Linked In:&nbsp; https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeschroeder5/We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your...

Nutritionist Anna Tseng walks us through some misconceptions around plant based eating and offers us practical tips in how to improve our eating as well as evidence as to why it is important. Anna Tseng is a plant-based Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition. She’s also the Founder of PlantNourished, and an award-winning published recipe creator. Known as the ‘Plant-Based Transition RD’, Anna passionately helps busy people with health challenges move easily to plant-based eating for optimal health. Anna has lived in four countries, and her recipes, trainings and expert interviews have been featured across multiple platforms. Through private coaching and the Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course, Anna empowers people with key skills, practical strategies, and tasty nutrient-packed recipes, so they can easily regain their health and enjoy a full, vibrant life with the people they love. Her goal is to simplify and streamline the transition process so that all can reap the powerful health benefits of a plant-based diet… without long hours in the kitchen!In this episode, we discover the myriad of health benefits that a high fiber, whole food plant based diet can bring, understand the different types of plant-based diets and how to transition to a plant-based lifestyle, and explore the importance of quality plant-based foods and the risks associated with processed plant-based foods.Episode Timeline:[01:46] - Why Anna chose plant-based eating[04:16] - Was it hard to make that transition for her family?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;[06:30] – Differences between vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based[14:00] - How to make kids appreciate plant-based eating&nbsp;[17:47] - The higher the quality the more health benefits[23:00] - Misconceptions on plant-based diets[30:22] - What does Anna do to take care of herself to maintain herself?&nbsp;[34:02] - Be adventurous&nbsp;Connect with Anna&nbsp;Website: https://www.plantnourished.com/&nbsp;Facebook: www.facebook.com/plantbasedtransitionRDInstagram: @plant.nourished&nbsp;Free Resource: Quick Start Grocery Guide for Plant-Based Essentials: www.plantnourished.com/groceryguideWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and...

Have you been weighing hard decisions lately? This is often a time of year when we are looking ahead- planning and prioritizing. Wrapped in the cold of winter, we are preparing for the coming seasons and determining what we want to get accomplished.In this episode, we'll look at some great tools to help with hard decisions and with some things that may weigh us down or overfill our plates. We'll also chat a little more about our words of the year and how they can be a tool for helping us determine what's most important.&nbsp;Have you decided on your word of the year yet? If not, head over to podcast.thegritshow.com (or find it on your favorite podcast streaming app)- go to episode 28 to get some valuable examples that may be helpful in figuring it out. You can also visit our IG profile: @The.Grit.Show and check out a reel from the 3rd week of January.This week is a solo episode that I kept just under 30 min., so you'll still have time to check out the trailer for&nbsp; The Fire Inside Her - bit.ly/FireInsideHer that is launching next week on the Authentic Connections Podcast Network.I'm excited about the amazing individuals I get to work with and walk alongside as they make their podcasting dreams a reality! Learn more on Instagram @37by27A little about me-Shawna Rodrigues is an entrepreneur, podcaster, internationally best-selling author, and consultant. She spent the first two decades of her career supporting families and communities and being honored by Boston University for her “Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Social Work.” She found the synergy of her passion for change and creativity in podcasting. She is the host of The Grit Show; a podcast for warriors, givers, and doers with a focus on self-care and growth; and a new podcast Author Express that allows you to get to know the writer behind the pages in an express format. After learning the abysmal fact that only 27% of podcast hosts are women, she launched the Authentic Connections Network which takes the tech and stress out of podcasting. Authentic Connections has an audacious goal of 37 by 27—increasing the number of women hosting podcasts by at least 10% in the next 5 yrs. Shawna’s the city girl-next-door who loves to travel and is a connoisseur of apple cider doughnuts.We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - <a href="https://bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

I'm always intrigued by new ways of thinking and of looking at ourselves. Today we get an excellent dose of that. Internal Family Systems (IFS) has been around awhile, but in the last five years, I’ve heard more of my friends who are therapists mention it. I'm excited to have finally sat down with Will Halpin, LICSW, MPH to dive a little deeper and learn more. I’m impressed at how much value we squeezed into this episode.&nbsp; The conversation touches on:Why its called Internal Family SystemsWhat makes IFS different than other therapy modalitiesWhat removing constraints for optimal functioning looks likeThe analogy of an orchestra and your role as the conductorThe importance of selfThe eight Cs that makeup selfThe importance of getting curious about your responsesA little on protectors and exiles What IFS therapy looks like, both in a therapy session and when you are working through some of it on your own&nbsp; &nbsp; Will Halpin is a psychotherapist and public health social worker with over 20 years of experience working in community health center settings and in private practice in Boston, Massachusetts. Earlier in his career, he developed programs and a comprehensive curriculum with the Boston Public Health Commission to train providers on best practices in working with people struggling with crystal meth abuse and dependence. Most of his clinical experience has been working within the LGBTQAI+ population, and specifically complex/developmental trauma and substance abuse. He has trained in a variety of treatment modalities to offer a variety of options when working with survivors of trauma, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He is currently training in neurofeedback to offer it as an additional treatment for trauma survivors at his private practice in Sturbridge, Ma. He also enjoys training new therapists who are learning IFS. When he is not at work, you can find him in the mountains, in a lake, or in the woods. Enjoying whatever outdoor recreation is available in that particular season. Enter our Giveaway to celebrate our 1 year Anniversary!https://bit.ly/TGSGiveaway1YRConnect with Will - WillHalpin.com Learn more about IFS - IFS-Institute.comBooks:Self Therapy by Jay EarleyYou Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For - Dr. Richard SchwartzWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book -<a href="https://bit.ly/TGSMermaid" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Weight loss in the US is a billion-dollar industry. Gin Stephens, followed plenty of weight loss trends over her life. In 2014, Gin Stephens, now a New York Times bestselling author, and retired from her teaching career, found the solution. She calls it a healthy lifestyle with a side benefit of weight loss; Intermittent Fasting (IF). She has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014, has lost over 80 lbs and the maintenance has been easier than she ever imagined. She now has four books and two podcasts sharing this journey with others.&nbsp;When I first heard Gin it riveted me. I listened to her narration of “Fast, Feast, Repeat” and knew that many of you would want to hear from her as well.&nbsp;Personally, one of the best choices I ever made was to let go of dieting, and love the skin I’m in; so the last thing I want to do is to get folks jumping on a diet.When I hear Gin share, it makes sense that this is a lifestyle, not another diet. The term “fasting” previously worried me folks were unhealthily starving themselves. For myself, it would make me think of a blood sugar roller coaster; rather than getting off that roller coaster. Learning about IF turned my thinking on its head—it’s teaching your body how self-sufficient it is so that it isn’t seeking that next snack and you aren't starving.&nbsp;Join us to learn what intermittent fasting and a clean fast is (and why this makes all the difference), how frequent snacking isn’t the solution you’ve been told it might be, some of the health benefits of intermittent fasting; including autophagy, regulating glucose (concerns about Type 2 Diabetes?), and its ability to get at your fat stores.&nbsp;Connect with GinWebsite: ginstephens.comBooks: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.htmlEpisode Timeline:[04:45] Your body’s metabolism[06:40] Autophagy and its benefits&nbsp;[11:37] “The Biggest Loser” study analysis[14:46] Fasting vs. diet[16:26] The effects of fasting on the body[18:00] Clean Fast&nbsp;[20:37] Cephalic phase insulin response[25:08] Intermittent fasting and eating window[27:29] How fasting heals your relationship with food[32:14] Some benefits of Intermittent Fasting[34:50] Gin’s self-care[36:04] Grit Wit – Take Away -flavors triggering the release of insulin[41:01] How to reach Gin Stephens&nbsp;Enter our Giveaway to celebrate our 1 year Anniversary!https://bit.ly/TGSGiveaway1YRWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book -...

Jessica DeRose has a powerful story, and in our conversation, there are a lot of unique pieces you might find resonance with. Jess is clear that walking away from her secure career as a teacher wasn’t courageous, it was necessary. As I listened to her share, she also clarified that, although her results are astounding, there were years of experience and effort that coalesced to make it all possible. Perhaps the key was walking away from the safety net and focusing on the next part of her path. Jessica has continued to find ways to evolve, even moving past her impressive role as a celebrity personal trainer, to find new ways to grow and give back. You need to hear her explain it, but her perspective on how your willingness to grow determines the growth of everything around you; is powerful.&nbsp;Our conversation is an excellent addition to your January arsenal of expanding your perspective and taking on 2023. Be sure to check out her reading vault, and learn more about The Digital Business Evolution, her way of inspiring change, making a massive impact, and leaving a lasting legacy.Since leaving her teaching job in 2017, Jessica turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multimillion-dollar business. Read her full bio on her website.Listen now to learn how a podcast was the final wake-up call that led to her leaving her teaching career and how she found success by reverse engineering her goals.Connect with JessicaResource mentioned: Reading Vault Website: www.jessicaderose.comInstagram: @iamjessicaderosePodcast: Digital Business Evolution with Jessica DeRoseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjessicaderoseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbeliveEpisode Timeline:[00:43] Introducing Jessica DeRose&nbsp;[02:14] Leap of Faith&nbsp;[13:21] About Digital Business Evolution&nbsp;[16:18] The universe connecting her to Pencils of Promise&nbsp;[19:53] Knowing yourself&nbsp;[25:16] The growth of Jessica’s company&nbsp;[32:30] Self-care is slowing down and getting quiet&nbsp;[36:26] Trusting where you need to beWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book -...

Did you know that 95% of diets are unsuccessful? It can be harder to comprehend this when following the regiment that pushes the needle down on the scale for the short term. There is a billion-dollar industry telling us that if we just try this, or do that, or this, or that... we can shed those pounds. Anyone whose been on the roller coaster can identify with the fact it doesn't last. So, we are approaching things a little different, especially with the New Year upon us. Our guest today is Linh Phan, a body acceptance and intuitive eating coach, and founder of Bona Fide Life Coaching. Our bodies hold so much wisdom and information, but we have been trained not to respect our bodies and to ignore its messages (like hunger, fullness, and satisfaction). Instead, we pay attention to external sources that influence our behavior and feelings. When we listen to our bodies, we can become better aligned with what we *actually* want and need. The approach we learn about with Linh today is one that I think will resonate with many of you. She shares with us the focus of self-compassion and how to start paying attention to the signals our bodies are giving us. Linh grew up as a restaurant kid and food was a reason for her family to come together. It was, and always will be, a love language for her. However, Linh realizes that many people have difficult relationships with food and she has made it her mission to raise awareness around diet culture and the harmful effects it has on people’s physical and mental health. Linh works one-on-one with people who struggle with shame and guilt around eating and helps them find joy and peace with food – and themselves. Intuitive Eating is an anti-diet approach which encourages people to trust their bodies, be mindful of what they are eating, and to appreciate food without shame or guilt.I learned a lot today and really enjoyed my conversation with Linh, I hope you do as well!Connect with Linh Website: www.bonafidelifecoaching.comBe sure to get on her mailing list to hear more about group coaching later in 2023.Instagram: @bona.fide.lifeTikTok: @bona.fide.lifeHere's the Body Scan activity.We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show...

Are you familiar with having a 'Word of the Year'? As 2023 is quickly approaching, I thought we'd take this opportunity to do a shorter episode and dive into this concept a little and explore what it might look like to have a word of the year, vs. a list of resolutions. I'll share examples of the words I've chosen over the past few years, as well as what I have arrived upon for 2023 and then talk you through the process. There are examples of possible words, but what really matters is what connects most with you. At the end of the episode, I also offer a recap of some episodes from 2022 of The Grit Show that you may have missed or want to revisit. I would love to hear from you if you find a word for 2023! Come find the post on Instagram to share what you came up with or respond to the episode email if you are on our mailing list.I hope your enjoyed your holidays and are finding some downtime at the end of 2022 to use for reflection and to prepare for 2023. Thanks for being part of this community!Be sure to forward this episode to a friend that may be interested in figuring out their word for 2023.Episode Time Stamps:00:36&nbsp; &nbsp; Welcome02:50&nbsp; &nbsp; What is a Word of the Year?04:32&nbsp; &nbsp; Shawna's&nbsp; 2022 Word of the Year and how it Manifested10:56&nbsp; &nbsp; Process for Finding Your Word of the Year12:50&nbsp; &nbsp; Brainstorm of Potential Words for 202316:52&nbsp; &nbsp; Self-Care Spotlight18:21&nbsp; &nbsp; Recap of 2022 Episodes to RevisitWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Depending on which researcher you look at, approximately 50% of our population is experiencing burnout. This is one of many gems we learned from Dr. Mary on today’s episode. It’s also one that might help you realize you aren’t alone. Dr. Mary shares with us the 3 pronged approach to looking at the areas we may experience burnout. This is extremely beneficial in helping us understand our options in addressing it and knowing where we need to start. Dr. Mary also shared some great assessment tools, as well as a technique that resonated with me and hopefully will resonate with you.Deep in the throes of the holidays; looking towards the new year, it’s timely to talk about burnout and look at how it may be affecting your well-being. Whether you work in a helping profession such as the medical field, social work, or education, or have other factors that have you or someone you care about teetering on the edge of burnout; it’s valuable to assess where you are at and gain tools to get you and your well being in a better place.&nbsp; Dr. Mary has over 25+ years of experience as a self-employed businesswoman and consultant … AND 15 years ago, she experienced burnout firsthand and crashed hard! At the time, she didn’t have the necessary tools or resources to navigate the difficult period in her life, so she panicked and ran away to the other side of the world. Now, she is wholeheartedly committed to supporting women who want to transform the way they show up in this world and experience thriving health, happiness, and purpose, utilizing the tools of energy medicine, chiropractic, functional blood chemistry analysis, and positive psychology. Dr. Mary earned her doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. She completed her Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute in Lennox, MA, and studied under Dr. Tal Ben Shahar. In addition, she completed her Masters in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in Sausalito, CA, and studied under Dr. Francesca McCartney.“In fact, I would love for people to listen to their bodies more. Period... The body is communicating to you in ways that you can't even imagine.” -Dr. Mary SandersWays to connect with Dr. Mary SandersWebsite: drmarysanders.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dr.maryesandersInstagram: @dr.maryesandersResources we mentioned in today's episode:Maslach Burnout InventoryWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey?...

Joyful Hostess is on a mission to teach women to let go of perfection and bring out their own inner joyful hostess. Mara believes when women feel good and confident about hosting more gatherings, that means more celebrations and that means more JOY! To Joyful Hostess wants to support you on your journey, and has a LOT of resources to make it easy. They’ve got everything from books to digital done-for-you party kits, an online Joyful Hostess Academy, a YouTube Channel, blog with recipes, tips and ideas; all to help you level up their hosting game.Bringing the joy back to hosting, one party at a time. Mara is the founder of Joyful Hostess and entertaining is in her blood. Mara grew up in a family that hosted everything from big holiday gatherings to impromptu Sunday dinners to lively cocktail parties, and she loved every second of it. She's carried on those traditions with her own family because she believes inviting people to gather is an act of love. Mara has a talent in finding the joy in connecting and letting go of preconceived ideas of "perfection" especially when it comes to entertaining at home.In this episode, Mara talks to us about the joy of hosting and making sure perfection doesn't distract from making the most of your gathering and the reason you put together the party in the first place. There are some marvelous stories along the way and Mara shares some valuable tips and tricks. It's a worthwhile conversation. We hope you join us!Best ways to find Mara-Website: joyfulhostess.comInstagram: @joyfulhostessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoyfulHostessParty Planner Keepsake: https://joyfulhostess.com/party-planner/We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Lori Mitchell has always been a deep listener and empath.&nbsp; People seem to easily open up to her and find ease and freedom in her presence.&nbsp; With encouragement from her parents, she joined the teaching profession immediately out of college and learned quickly how to reach struggling students academically, behaviourally, and emotionally.&nbsp;Creating interventional support for disadvantaged students became her passion.After the loss of her younger brother, Lori’s ability to create a safe environment for students to be accepted as they are, and in turn flourish, only grew.&nbsp; She not only understood trauma, she had lived it. &nbsp;When Lori met her soon-to-be husband, her spark for adventure and enthusiasm for life reignited.&nbsp; They welcomed two boys into the world while stationed in Belgium.&nbsp; They settled in Washington state after her husband retired from Army Active Duty in 2017.&nbsp; The following fall, he died.&nbsp; Since then, Lori has been solo-parenting two wonderfully active, fiercely independent, grieving children. &nbsp;Lori’s depth of knowledge in child development and intervention has allowed her the insight to help her children find positive ways to express grief, cope with separation anxiety, and to feel safe and loved. &nbsp;With her children’s needs and her own energetic capacity in mind, Lori began to reinvent her life.&nbsp; She turned toward work that allowed for flexibility in schedule and workload. &nbsp; She works as a Certified Digital Marketer, and now, Grief Coach.&nbsp; Earning her Grief Coach and B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Facilitator Certification through the Confident Grief Coaching program has allowed her to realign her work with her passion for helping teens, children, and their parents.&nbsp;Hear more about Lori’s experiences and perspective on the Embracing Grief podcast, which she co-hosts.Lori sees herself as a compassionate guide for moms who are living with layered and complicated loss while raising their children solo. Find Lori:&nbsp;Podcast: Embracing Grief Podcast-https://embracinggrief.buzzsprout.comStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;@The.Grit.ShowGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here &nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with afriend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Did you know the search term “How to focus at work” increased 300% in 2020? You may not have, I know I didn’t, but learning it probably didn't surprise you either. That is why our conversation today is so relevant. Marcey Rader has embraced philosophies and forged a path to increase focus and decrease distraction. She’s skilled at accepting things as they are, especially when it comes to technoloy and the ways it both helps and hinders our lives, and has some great solutions. I think you really connect with her concept around guardrails. She’s full of practical and actionable advice that can really help you best manage your time, technology, and energy. Marcey Rader believes that health powers productivity. She is a multi-certified health and productivity expert, a three-time author, has spoken on five continents, and is one of 800 speakers worldwide with the distinguished Certified Professional Speaker® designation. As the founder of RaderCo, Marcey helps executives, teams, and individuals banish burnout, keep good people, and move forward through practical, tailored tools, healthy, sustainable habits, and coaching accountability. Sought-after by Fortune 100 companies and others, she’s spoken for tens of thousands of people worldwide – from North Dakota to Dubai to Tokyo. As an award-winning speaker, she trains her audiences to maximize their energy, conquer the calendar, master tasks, and extinguish their email. She's your key to change your career, team, or organization one habit at a time.Connect with Marcey Rader:www.helloraderco.com Powered Path Playbookwww.linkedin.com/in/marceyraderMarcey on YouTubeThings we mentioned&nbsp;The Power of Less&nbsp; by Leo Babauta&nbsp;Freedom App- https://freedom.to&nbsp;Co-working spacesVida in Portland, Oregon &amp;&nbsp;Raleigh Founded, North CarolinaWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book -<a href="https://bit.ly/TGSMermaid"...

What is your relationship like with money? Do you treat yourself or feel guilty about it? Shelley talks about money belief systems growing up and how it's challenging to create new ones as an adult. We talk about balancing it all out (especially during the holidays) and treating yourself because you absolutely deserve it, while still noting the importance of a budget.Your Purpose Success and Confidence Coach Shelley Meche’tte is a Certified Life Purpose Coach, Int’l Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Shelley Meche’tte is extremely passionate and dedicated to the empowerment of busy stay-at-home-moms. She is the founder of the women’s organization, The PowHERful Woman. She helps women break-free from the frustrations of living a “same thing…different day” life-to unleashing their unstoppable and authentic happiness by discovering and pursuing their dreams in confidence. Some of her features include CBS, NBC, ABC, The CW, Yahoo, Bustle, Bakersfield News, Out Loud with Claudia Jordan, Peace of Mind with Taraji P. Henson, ShondaLand and more. Shelley is the author of the books “70 Days of Happy” and “PowHER Minds”. She’s also a Best Selling co-author of the book “Women Inspiring Nations.” Shelley Meche’tte is an ordained minister who's been married since 2002 and is the mother of two amazing Legacies (daughters).In this episode, Shelley has creative tips on sticking to your budget around the holidays (um… delegate!), managing it all as a mother, and not losing yourself in the process. Thank you for being a part of our community.Episode Timeline:&nbsp;02:27 Money Mindset and where it comes from&nbsp;04:08 Sew the holes in your undies, or learn to treat yourself?12:30 Financial responsibility and balance17:14 Stuck in our mindset - budgets and perfectionism22:32 Focus on Making Memories26:19 Strategies around gift giving&nbsp;40:00 Self Care Spotlight - Holiday Self Care47:15 Shelley’s Free Guide - 5 Ways to Rediscover YOU After MotherhoodConnect with Shelley&nbsp;www.ShelleyMechette.comInstagram &nbsp;FacebookBooks: https://shelleymechette.com/author/We also mentioned Shelley’s Free Guide: PowHERful Purpose - 5 Ways to Rediscover YOU After MotherhoodWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a...

Is there something that you want in your life? Something that you wish you had room for? What might you let go of to invite that in?&nbsp;Gratitude and Regret are two very different emotions and today Shawna shares how gratitude may be the key to letting go; and that sometimes letting go starts with letting go of regret. This week we are revisiting the one-on-one style of Thursday Thoughts- but on a Tuesday with the longer length of our Tuesday episodes.&nbsp;Let us know what you think!Other podcast episodes referenced in this podcast:TT The Power of Being Thankful -10TT Bucket Lists -04Breakthroughs &amp; Breathwork w/Benedict Beaumont -21Looking for Purpose? First Find Stillness w/Parm Saggu -16Reflect, Learn, Grow; Shifts in Purpose and the Importance of Connection w/Billy Lahr -19TT To Do Lists- Friend or Foe? -08TT Cherry Blossoms, Epigenetics, &amp; the Legacy of Trauma -06Other topics of interest mentioned in this episode:No Shave November/MovemberNational Novel Writing Month - NaNoWriMoGratitude Outloud! Campaign on Instagram Accounts to follow:Authentic Connections Network- @37by27Author Express Podcast- @authorexpresspodcastShawna Rodrigues (your host!)- @ShawnaPodcastsThe Grit Show- @The.Grit.ShowAbout Shawna Rodrigues -Shawna Rodrigues is the city girl next door who is a connoisseur of apple cider doughnuts, the perfect peach, the right balance of vanilla in a London Fog, and beach sand the perfect density for long walks.&nbsp;An author, coach, and consultant, Shawna spent the first two decades of her career supporting children, families, and communities as a therapist, specialist, and director in the private and public sectors. Her impact and depth of dedication prompted the alumni association at Boston University to acknowledge her accomplishments with an award for “Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Social Work.”In 2022 she found her calling in podcasting when she launched The Grit Show (www.TheGritShow.com); a podcast for theWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages &amp; get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...