Years ago I took up a meditation practice that greatly impacted me and shifted my energy. I share what that practice was and how you can do it as well.
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👌🏼CHIN MUDRA is the mudra (I could not think of) used in my meditation practice, which is thumb to pinky resting on legs.
Apps mentioned in this episode (both are for iOs & android):
Superhuman App -a paid app after 2 weeks free trial
Insight Timer- free to download, can upgrade to premium (I use free just for the meditation timer)
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Today we discuss tips for accepting yourself as the Lunar eclipse in Libra approaches, and I share an app that has helped me tremendously this week. At the end I share a LOVING oracle card message.
The podcast formerly known as The Spiritual Outliers podcast, is now titled Sacred Self, Radical Healing. The podcast has a new makeover and new vibe, but SAME host, same time.
Today's episode, 3/1/2024, is a message of hope and supportive energy on your healing journey.
New episodes drop bi-monthly. The next episode will be released on Friday, March 15, 2024.
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MORE TOOLS FOR YOUR HEALING ARSENAL. In today's episode we explore giving a voice to suppressed aspects of self in such a way that gives light and acknowledgement to rejected parts of our self that may need to be seen and accepted. In the second part I explain how to deal with the inner critic in a new way. I also share a little about EFT. Here is a video to try EFT for yourself and see if you like it: https://youtu.be/VFtTTWHmWws?si=vhhAsdSmG0LlxTTd As of March 1, when my next new episode drops, I will likely be renaming this podcast and giving it a makeover to Sacred Self, Radical Healing. Thank you for listening! Please share.💗 🔗Links to all of my work are here 📒Subscribe to my Substack
Consciousness exercise & body neutrality.
Body neutrality: The body neutrality movement is a perspective and approach that focuses on appreciating what the body can do rather than how it looks. It's a shift away from placing a strong emphasis on appearance, whether positive or negative, and towards a more neutral, accepting attitude towards the body. The movement aims to reduce the importance of physical appearance in self-evaluation and encourages individuals to value themselves for qualities and abilities unrelated to their physical appearance.
BOOKS ABOUT BODY NEUTRALITY THAT I AM EXPLORING:
(I do not get commission from these, just sharing)
Body Neutrality by Jessi Kneeland
More than a body: Your body is an instrument, not an ornament by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite
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🎙️NEXT NEW EPISODE DROPS FEB 16
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My experience with hypnotherapy and some thoughts on why we get led to some seemingly insignificant, trivial things that end up being instrumental and important in our growth and development.
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Next new episode drops on February 2. Moving to creating episodes every 2 weeks.💗
💪🏻As promised, here is the video by Sydney Cummings that got me into step aerobics: Sydney's step workout
🚶🏻♀️MY FAVORITE STEP INSTRUCTOR on YouTube: Chris Dorner fitness
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Happy new year! Today, as promised weeks ago, let’s talk about red flags in relationships. I’m also going to talk about John Gottman’s work a bit later in this episode. He is a renowned relationship expert who has done a lot of research on what makes relationships work, and equally, what can erode the foundation of a relationship.
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🌈Art & healing sessions in my Etsy shop
Let's talk about settling in a relationship VS being at peace with the relationship that is good enough. We can enjoy the love that's right in front of us.
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No twin flames or relationship discussions today. I'm talking about holiday stress like sending Xmas cards, creative burn out, and being over stimulated as a highly sensitive person.
Wishing you all a happy holiday!
There will NOT be a new episode on December 22. Next new episode drops on Dec. 29th.
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Today I’d like to discuss values VS feelings as it relates to relationships. I shared that in the past I have gotten myself into some sticky situations because I allowed my feelings to always sway my decisions and that I assigned meaning to how I was feeling. In the episode, love at first sight, I conveyed how I assigned meaning to my experience, thinking that this person I felt tremendous feelings for might reciprocate one day and we would be in a relationship together. Turns out nothing ever came of the situation. Nothing was there. My emotions were not the truth of the situation. If I could time travel back to that situation and rely upon my current values, or standards, which is that I have to see actionable steps and reciprocating behaviors from a possible love interest instead of getting carried away in my feelings, then I might not have suffered from so much obsession and limerence in that scenario.
Relying on values more instead of emotions means making decisions and responding to situations based on your core principles and beliefs, rather than being primarily driven by your immediate feelings. This approach emphasizes rationality, consistency, and long-term perspectives over the transient and often fluctuating nature of emotions.
I also discuss preferences VS values.
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Inspired by a video on Tiktok I talk about spiritual bypassing, dismissing feelings, honoring ourselves, and collectively honoring our experiences with heartbreak and loss. Check out episode 3 if this episode resonates.
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Exploring Unlived Lives, Movie Recommendations, & 5 regrets of the dying.
GRR is supposed to mean guilt, remorse, and regret, btw. I messed up. :)
An "unlived life" refers to a concept of potential experiences, paths, or choices that a person could have pursued but did not. These can include career paths, relationships, hobbies, or lifestyles that were considered but never realized. The idea often carries a sense of regret or longing, as individuals may ponder how their lives might have differed if they had made different choices. It's a reflection on the possibilities that were not explored due to various reasons such as fear, societal expectations, or simply the circumstances of one's life. This concept is closely tied to introspection and the human tendency to wonder about "what could have been."
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Today we talk about grieving during birthdays, seasonal and transitional life changes. It's all valid and healthy to feel grief, even during happy transitions like marriage, babies, moves, career changes, etc.
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As I am about to turn 39, I am reflecting on whether I'm still into new age spirituality or am I just an outlier? Here, I discuss some of my hang ups with new age spirituality.
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Early this week I realized what I was going to talk to you guys about because I literally felt SO fired up after watching the documentary on Prime called Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe, which is a documentary that focuses on exposing Jeff and Shaleia, the owners of Twin Flames Universe, as a cult.
Quick trigger warning. If you are new to my podcast, I would like to take this moment to explain that I am not coming from a pro-twin flame stance, which may be triggering if you are clinging to the twin flame concept in your own life. I have episodes on why I do not openly accept the twin flame dynamic based on my own experiences. I try to stay open minded, but as the saying goes, experience is the greatest teacher. If you’re curious about my experiences, I highly recommend listening to episodes 3 and 18.
So, Twin flames universe, let’s get into it. I’m really really excited to share my thoughts with you on this.
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Go watch the documentary for yourself here
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I wish to bring awareness to relationship OCD VS relationship anxiety, what contributes to these experiences, and why I feel more people will be experiencing ROCD in the coming years.
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Since Friday is ruled by Venus I wanted to do an episode on 4 pieces of relationship advice that have stuck with me since I began my journey with relationship OCD. Also, even if you are not in a relationship, the advice given here can be applied to any dynamic.
Next week, October 6th, there will not be a new episode!
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Books/material mentioned in episode:
The Relationship Handbook by George S. Pransky
The Gottman Institute (turning toward concept)
The road less traveled by M. Scott Peck