This episode looks at why having self-grace is so important to your well-being. I also share with you how you can cultivate more self-grace and self-forgiveness in your daily life so you learn not to beat yourself up every time things do not go as you planned or expected.
"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." — Buddha
"Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame." — Brené Brown
I believe this episode is especially important for all my fellow perfectionists and high performers out there. It is also a must-listen for those who tend to put too much pressure on themselves or those who set unrealistic goals.
Who do you know who needs to hear this? Please share it with them and help them gain a new perspective into achievements and winning their days, weeks, or even years!
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This episode is taken from an online training session where I taught on how to stop wasting your precious time, money, and efforts with the wrong people. When we find ourselves in a romantic relationship and especially where we invest a significant amount of effort, we will want to know that it doesn’t go to waste. And while we may not be able to predict the future, we can however put certain measures in place to minimize the chances of ending up disappointed in the relationship choices we make. This gives us a sense of empowerment as we consciously and intentionally seek out what we want and need from a relationship.
"Stop spending your time, effort and money on relationships that don't enrich your life. Focus on connections that foster mutual growth and fulfilment, and let go of those that deplete your energy and resources. True relationships should add to your life, not subtract from it." - Anne Hellgren
If you know someone who needs to hear this message, please share it with them. It might just help them break dysfunctional relationship patterns and start living more intentionally.
The lessons learned from this episode can also be applied to many other areas of your life, beyond your relationships. So make sure you listen to the full episode!
Want to know how you can work with me? Reach out on anne@annehellgren.com, and I will personally get back to you.
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In this episode we will dig into "How to Live in Your Purpose," so you discover and embrace your true calling. We’ll talk about what it means to live in your purpose. We’ll share important ideas, inspiring stories, and practical steps to help you find and follow your unique calling.
My 3 favourite quotes on Purpose and Meaning
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." – Pablo Picasso
"The meaning of life is to give life meaning." – Viktor Frankl
"Your purpose is not just a job or a title; it is how you make the world a better place." – Anonymous
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Understanding Your True Purpose:
What does purpose mean?
Why living a meaningful life matters.
Key ideas: personal fulfillment, passion, and making a difference.
2. Recognizing Your Unique Calling:
How to identify your natural talents and gifts.
Connecting your experiences and passions to your purpose.
Using self-reflection and mindfulness to find your calling.
3. Overcoming Obstacles:
Common challenges and doubts.
4. Practical Steps to Live in Your Purpose:
Setting personal and career goals that match your passions.
Finding a supportive community and mentors.
Staying true to yourself and being persistent.
Action Items:
Think about the ideas mentioned in this episode and write down your thoughts.
Spend time each day being mindful to gain clarity on your purpose.
Choose one practical step you can take this week to get closer to your calling.
Listener Challenge: This week, challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone in one area where you feel called to grow. Share your experiences with us on social media using the hashtag #TheLoveYouWantPodcast.
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In this episode, I have a very candid conversation with Liv Slania, a Criminal Justice peer supporter and the Founder of Superheroics. Liv shares her story of how she found herself getting arrested for arson with an attempt to murder, which carries a life sentence. Her psychosis breakdown led to a series of events that forever changed her life. She lost everything, including her home, friends, and everything she knew to be real.
“Don’t live your life skeptical of giving kindness to others in fear that your kindness will be used as a weakness. Give it anyway, and let others decide what they do with it. Then decide to keep repeating your kindness based on their actions, not just their words.” - Anne Hellgren
“We learn so much more through adversity and the difficult times than when things are easy. But it can sometimes take only one word of hope to change so much in someone going through mental illness.” - Liv Slania
This story is bound to move you to the core as she shares what it feels like to go through a psychotic breakdown, get detached from reality, and not even know what is or isn’t real. She speaks about her suicidal thoughts and planning after being arrested for arson and facing a lifetime sentence.
She also shares how she came out of this horrible place and what she describes as a living hell. Her current work around mental health and her work in her own company that she founded - Superheroes - is inspirational and extremely empowering for all.
This episode is not just for those who have some connection to mental illness but for us all as a society to understand how we can support and provide hope to those in need.
If you have any mental health issues or know someone who does, please get in touch with Liv Slania on her details below. No one should be suffering alone, and please remember that you are never alone.
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This is an interview I had as a guest on the Soul Purpose Podcast by Caroline Carey. I had a deep, honest and raw conversation about some of the struggles I experienced growing up during my childhood, teen years and adult life.
“Who would YOU really be if you:
Read that again.”
- Anne Hellgren
The aim of sharing this episode is the hope that we can learn that our difficulties do not need to define our future. We have the ability and power to work on ourselves and the healing we need. We can choose another path other than the one we have experienced or normalized through societal, cultural, or other such programming. If we want another path for our life, then we must intentionally and actively choose to do the work to get to where we want to go. It is not easy, but we must be brave enough to break those dysfunctional patterns.
Make sure you listen to the full episode as it is really about inspiring and encouraging people to overcome challenges and thrive past them. This is an impactful episode – one I truly believe everyone should listen to as we all experience certain levels of programming or trauma.
If you have found this useful and know someone who needs to hear this message, please share it with them. It will not only benefit them, but you could also gain the awesome feeling of knowing that you are blessing someone else through your share!
If you want to know more about how to work on overcoming your own challenges or programming, email me at anne@annehellgren.com. Let’s create the future you deserve and desire together!
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This episode is a celebration of lessons learnt or shared across the 100 episodes of my podcast! I look back at some of the best and most impactful and most shared episodes and create something I find empowering, insightful, and inspiring!
“Being right is overrated. Give me Peace Instead.
Spiritual Peace so I can forgive, let go, and move on.
Physical Peace so I can invest my presence & time with the right people.
Emotional Peace so I spend my energy intentionally and joyfully.
Mental Peace so I have the wisdom of discernment.”
- Anne Hellgren
Here's the lessons I share with you!
You are stronger than you think.
You will have to win wounded.
Be intentional with your life.
Practicing gratitude is life-changing.
Give your pain a purpose.
Let go of things and people who don’t serve you.
Learn to love your authentic self.
Trust and act on your intuition.
Protect your peace and energy.
Raise your standards.
I want to thank you all who have been a part of this journey in any capacity! It means so much to me that I've made it here and so grateful for all the feedback I've been getting!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/follow and like the podcast! It helps me reach out to more people and make the impact I aspire to make globally!
With love and Here's to many more! Xx
Anne
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This is taken from an episode where David Roberts interviewed me on his podcast, ‘People with Purpose.’ David and I discuss self-worth, surrounding yourself with the right people, and taking responsibility for your health and choices. We also discuss the importance of living an authentic life rather than one expected of you or simply to please others.
“If you had 1 year to live:
What would you stop doing that no longer serves you?
What would you start doing?
Most importantly- WHO would you really want to spend more time with?
Start now… You might not even have that 1 year left…” - Anne Hellgren
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
We all develop bad habits, including entering and staying in bad relationships. Fortunately, habits can be broken.
Children who see ongoing abuse in the family tend to be more likely to tolerate or perpetuate it in their adult lives because it feels normal to them.
Build a strong relationship with your kids, have deep conversations with them, and stay approachable so they feel confident about opening up to you as they grow up.
Many bad decisions could be avoided if we learned to love ourselves more and recognize our self-worth.
Periodically, pause and review your life—the direction you are going in—and ask if your relationships, friends, jobs, etc. are still serving you.
Worrying too much about what others think of you will hinder your growth and happiness.
Take the time to assess and question your religious or cultural programming. Many of us go through unnecessary pain and unhappiness following traditions and beliefs created by previous generations that neither apply to us anymore nor serve us at all.
If you have found this useful and know someone who needs to hear this message, please share it with them. It will not only benefit them, but you could also gain the awesome feeling of knowing that you are blessing someone else through your share!
If you want to know more about creating your own MBOD or examine your existing circle, email me at anne@annehellgren.com. Let’s create the future you deserve and desire together!
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I believe we all need to feel a sense of aliveness within and around us at some level or another. Aliveness can be described in various ways, and some may use the words excitement, drive, growth, or anything else that expresses their desire to feel an inner explosion of joy, energy, peace, love, hope, etc.
“One of my greatest fears is to get to the end of my life and realize I spend it Alive but without Aliveness.” - Anne Hellgren
This episode focuses on 3 things that can bring us a sense of aliveness! While many things can make us feel alive, these are my favorite Top 3:
If you want to learn more about stopping playing small, shifting your life to a higher level, and claiming the life you desire, DM me today at anne@annehellgren.com!
How much more time will you lose doing the same thing and getting the same results?
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We all have a desire to get what matters to us in different areas of our lives. Sometimes, it’s in relationships, finances, health, careers, lifestyles, and our purpose. There is plenty of information out there that I have found to be rather misleading and, at worst, downright dangerous.
I want to share with you my take on manifesting anything you want in your life. Getting to this has taken me years of reading, spiritual practices, reflection, and much trial and error. But I am pleased to say that it has not been for nothing, and at best, I have learned so much along the way.
I will share the six things you need to manifest what you want in any area of your life. There are no shortcuts here—no magic pills, no overnight self-talk mantras. There is, however, real talk, so make sure you listen until the end!
The life I’m living today is so different from the one I had just one year ago, and it’s all because I have understood and continue to practice these six things.
If you want to learn more about stopping playing small, shifting your life to a higher level, and claiming the life you desire, DM me today at anne@annehellgren.com!
How much more time will you lose doing the same thing and getting the same results?
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We all experience low points at some point in our lives; sometimes, those periods last longer than we would wish. In this episode, I want to share my concept of “winning while wounded” so you understand you have the power to choose the right next steps to get you out of this low state. I also share with you a concept I created that has repeatedly helped me tremendously—I call it “My Board Of Directors” or MBOD.
“Some people have the best intentions and your best interest at heart- but if they have no knowledge or experience in that particular area, that advice could still harm you. Learn to discern between good intentions vs. knowledge & experience.” - Anne Hellgren
If you want to know how to actively create a circle of people around you who can influence and improve your life, this episode is for you! Whether you don’t have a strong circle of positive influence or are looking to improve certain aspects of your existing circle, I promise you will have valuable insights from this episode!
If you have found this useful and know someone who needs to hear this message, please share it with them. It will not only benefit them, but you could also gain the awesome feeling of knowing that you are blessing someone else through your share!
If you want to know more about creating your own MBOD or examine your existing circle, email me at anne@annehellgren.com. Let’s create the future you deserve and desire together!
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Humans are social creatures, and belonging is crucial for our well-being. When you feel connected to others, you feel like you're part of something bigger than yourself, which can boost your self-esteem and overall happiness.
Strong social connections have also been linked to lower levels of stress. Knowing that you have a support system to lean on can help you cope with life's challenges more effectively and decrease feelings of anxiety.
Research suggests that people with strong social connections tend to live longer, healthier lives. Whether through emotional support, encouragement to adopt healthier habits, or simply having someone to share activities with, connections can positively impact your physical well-being.
How to build a connection with others:
Please do those you care about a favor and share this episode with them. I promise you, many need to hear this more than you can imagine. Be that person in their lives who gives words of comfort and growth.
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If you want extra motivation, encouragement, and empowerment, this episode is it! It takes on a slightly different format than usual but promises to inspire you out of any funk or simply uplift you higher than you currently are.
“We all suffer hardships as part of the human experience. We also have a choice on whether we can give our pain a purpose or whether our new purpose becomes to live in pain.” Anne Hellgren
I will focus on the following points:
This episode has a sensitive context that some listeners may find challenging. If you find yourself affected by the context of this episode—or any other episodes on this podcast—please contact me at anne@annehellgren for a 30-minute complimentary consultation.
Please also share this episode with anyone who could use words of encouragement, hope, and strength. Sometimes, it’s just one thing people take that changes everything for them!
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I want to talk about the power you hold within you! You are stronger than you think and have more in your future than you can imagine!
“You are capable of doing and achieving more than you can ever imagine. But you must allow yourself the opportunity, time, and resilience to do so.” Anne Hellgren
In this episode, I will cover the following:
I also share my personal story which I hope will inspire you to overcome any challenges that you may be going through.
As usual, if you have been affected by any of these topics, please feel free to contact me for a free 20-minute consultation.
Please do those you care about a favor and share this episode with them. I promise you, many need to hear this more than you can imagine. Be that person in their lives who gives words of comfort and growth.
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This episode needs to be shared as I believe too many people are living life passively instead of intentionally. People do not reach their true potential living a life where coasting is the norm, or where they settle for what they get rather than questioning if there is more they could be doing or giving.
So I ask that you honestly ask yourself where, if any, of these areas of your life are you not giving it your all? Where have you yet to give intentional and conscious efforts to improve or even start building on?
“If you’re not living intentionally, you are living passively- there is no in-between.” Anne Hellgren
As usual, be kind to yourself and have self-grace when going through each point. This is about self-empowerment, not a chance for self-criticism. But also be honest with yourself, for it is neither a space for denial if you are to gain from listening to the episode.
The five areas of intentional living I discuss are:
As usual, if you have been affected by any of these topics, please feel free to contact me for a free 20-minute consultation.
Please do those you care about a favor and share this episode with them. I promise you, many need to hear this more than you can imagine. Be that person in their lives who gives words of comfort and growth.
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Let’s spend time together on this episode discussing something that doesn’t get enough air time. I think it’s important because it has the potential to make or break whatever we do in all areas of our lives. This is our tendency to self-sabotage ourselves.
“Not loving and respecting yourself is in itself a way of self-sabotage. Therefore, it becomes impossible to self-sabotage when you’ve mastered self-love and self-respect.” Anne Hellgren
We have all said or heard it said by others, why do “these kinds of things keep happening to me?” or some variation of it. When we experience negative or difficult situations, our first instinct isn’t self-reflection to see our role in them. At least not for most. But, I want to challenge you through this episode to start asking yourself what role you played in getting the experience you are going through.
This isn’t about beating yourself up or shaming yourself. It’s about learning how you sabotaged the results or experiences that you wanted.
I will share with you a couple of signs that you may be self-sabotaging yourself before discussing why you may be doing so. I will then share with you a couple of ideas on how to stop this soul-destroying practice and learn to live the life you want instead. Let’s be honest: These self-sabotaging behaviors may serve a purpose, but they’re definitely not the results we desire or should strive for.
Some of the things discussed in this show will include:
Please do those you care about a favor and share this episode with them. I promise you, many need to hear this more than you can imagine. Be that person in their lives who gives words of comfort and growth.
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The last couple of weeks have been a series of trials and turbulence. From my kids being sick and off school and me taking quite a brutal hit on the viruses going around. For weeks, we took turns going into A&E / ER, for one thing after another, between my kids and me. I also had a lot of friends and family around me going through some very difficult personal times. Like anyone else, when your loved ones aren't well, we tend to share in their pain and sorrow.
Give yourself some space to clear your head and just be still. Allow some creativity and purpose into your life. - Anne Hellgren
So, here is what I learned and (finally) accepted during this downtime:
Sometimes, we don't give ourselves the same grace we afford to others. But this time round, I was forced into just being still and accepting that I wouldn't be able to do my usual life juggling.
Accepting this brought me peace. And with the peace came the life lessons- instead of guilt, overthinking, or planning everything I had to do once I was better.
So liberating....
What have you learned in your moments of chosen stillness - or perhaps forced ones, like me...?
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Have you ever asked yourself who and what is lowering your standards?
“Having high standards is not about being picky or unreachable; it's about recognizing your worth, valuing it, and refusing to settle for anything less than you deserve." Anne Hellgren
In this episode, I share with you four key areas that affect our standards and go deep into each section so you can understand what you need to work on to improve your standards.
I cover the following four areas:
Please do those you care about a favor and share this episode with them. I promise you, many need to hear this more than you can imagine. Be that person in their lives who gives words of comfort and growth.
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We know we have all been there, that place of feeling down and stuck in a state of funk that we desperately despair of being in, but struggle to get out of.
“Accept those emotions rather than ignore them, in that way, you can truly start to work on them.” - Anne Hellgren
It's important to know that there's nothing wrong with you when you find yourself there. However, and I stress this, if you constantly find yourself in a state of feeling very low and/or for long periods of time, please seek professional help.
This episode is about the everyday things and emotions we experience as part of life. The ones that throw us off course and get us stuck in an unhappy or emotionally unhealthy state.
I share 5 things that can help us overcome those funk moments and help us deal with what we are feeling and thinking. Instead, we climb out of it, at our own pace, and find the peace we long for.
I hope this episode truly serves you and learn to work through the funk in a more productive and efficient manner. Remember, you are not alone on this journey, even if it sometimes feels like it.
So, can you please do those you care about a favour and share this episode with them? I promise you, many need to hear this more than you can imagine. Be that person in their lives who gives words of comfort and growth.
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This episode is taken from a new and exciting podcast series I created with 4 other coaches called “Relationship Secrets Unlocked.” Join Julie Fitzpatrick, Claire Auchmuty, Ksenia Droben, Gazala Saleem, and me as we discuss if love at first sight does exist!
“When love builds up too fast, I believe it’s important to take a moment to tune into your intuition. Ask yourself if it is love, attraction, or just lust. While all 3 can exist at the same time, confusing lust for love can be a messing game!” Anne Hellgren
We discuss where love at first sight really exists or whether we are confusing it for lust, or attraction at first sight. We also discuss how the various cultures, religions, backgrounds, and experiences of all 5 panelists feel about this topic. I promise you a very interesting discussion given the various personalities in the group and where our passions and expertise lay.
“Relationship Secrets Unlocked" is a uniquely enriching podcast series that presents a holistic view of relationships from an international and culturally diverse perspective. With an expert panel of five relationship coaches hailing from diverse cultural, religious, and professional backgrounds, the series aims to educate listeners about the complexities of human relationships and how to navigate them effectively.
As always, if you would like to reach out for a complimentary discovery call, please email me at anne@annehellgren.com. I love hearing from my listeners!
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Asher Wright, an immigrant from Jamaica and a proud U.S. citizen, is deeply connected to his Jamaican roots. A 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army, he has transitioned to entrepreneurship with a mission to empower immigrants and veterans. Through his venture, Asher focuses on the theme 'To matter or to matter again,' a reflection of what his clients – immigrants and veterans – are seeking. His work is dedicated to helping them build better lives for their families and find significance in their journeys. As a Wisdom Coach and passionate writer, Asher gathers and shares transformative wisdom from ordinary people with extraordinary stories.
“If you’re never failing in life it means that you’re not pushing yourself enough. Fail and fail again - learn from the failures - but never be so afraid you fail to start at all.” Anne Hellgren
Listen to an episode about what it means to matter when you’re an immigrant or find yourself in a world that is unfamiliar to you. How do we keep ourselves feeling empowered when we might not feel that way?
We also talk about what it takes to find our purpose and feel value through the way we love ourselves.
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