100% Guilt-Free Self-Care

Megan Morgan is an author, yoga teacher, artist and mom and embodies a life in the pursuit of joy. After experiencing three returns to life after death she could no longer hold her truths inside and wrote her first book, The End of Me.

Show notes: http://tamihackbarth.com/episode13/

• Today on the show, I interview Sarah Von Bargen is a writer, speaker, and educator who helps people spend their time, money, and energy on purpose.
• You'll listen to Sarah detail her family's money story and how that has helped her (and what you can learn from it too!)
• We'll jam about self-care and the importance of maintaining that practice so you can show up in the world.
• And so much more!

Show notes: http://tamihackbarth.com/episode12/

For my first podcast of Season 2, I'm interviewing Rosie Molinary. The author of Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self Acceptance. Click here to read my review of her book!

Rosie serves as a national Dove Self-Esteem Project educator, offers workshops and retreats, and speaks on self-acceptance, body image, self-care, the Latina experience, non-profit management, and intentional living around the country. She earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College and a BA in African-American Studies and Urban Education Issues from Davidson College.

Show notes: http://tamihackbarth.com/episode11/

Book Report - Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance by Rosie Molinary.

Why am I interested in the topic of this book? Self-acceptance is one of my core values. The more I know, love, and accept who I am at my core, the easier and more peaceful my life becomes. Knowing this about myself and knowing and looking up to the author made this a must read for me.

How much did I already know about the book before I started it? Interesting story. I met Rosie online almost a decade ago - we were both part of groups of women talking about body acceptance and yoga, and we are both adoptive moms.

Rosie weaves in her life philosophy and story in tiny snapshots throughout the 365 daily prompts. She offers information, inspiration, and specific tools to learn more about yourself and find ways to live the best version of you based on love and acceptance.

What would I tell a friend about this book? I love this book and pretty much tell anyone who will listen to get a copy and start their Beautiful You journal today.

Did the author set it up so it is easy to understand? The daily prompts are meant to be done in a few minutes and create a whole picture for self-acceptance over time.

Specifically, what did you love about the book? I love how easy it is to incorporate these daily prompts into your routine. Read it in the morning, think about it during the day and jot your thoughts in a journal before bed. But honestly, my favorite thing about this book (and Rosie) is the unwavering positive regard. It is simply understood that you are good enough as you are and loved just the way you are right now.

Who will enjoy reading this book and why?

• Women who love to journal will love this book - so many thoughtful prompts.
• Mothers of daughters will love this book as a guide to help their daughters struggle less than we did.
• Women who love deep conversations and looking into life's bigger questions will love this book.
• Women who want to get off the rollercoaster of looking for acceptance outside themselves will love this book.
• Book clubs with a personal development slant will love this book. I hope YOU love this book.

Show notes: http://tamihackbarth.com/episode10/

• Self- love isn't a destination. It's a series of actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. It's not about always feeling good; it's about doing what is good in the long term.
• My version of the 7 steps to self-love.
  • Mindfulness
  • Take care of what you need, not what you want
  • Practice good self-care
  • Boundaries
  • Protect yourself
  • Forgive yourself
  • Live intentionally
• Decide who you want to be and act accordingly.

• We're all humans making mistakes, giving each other (and ourselves a break) and paying attention to when we are judging ourselves and others.
• Taking care of your spirit is all about how you feel connected to something bigger than yourself. Here are a few ways to nurture your spirit:
  • For some, that is big G god.
  • For others it is spending time in nature, noticing the changes in seasons and the miraculous
  • For others it is working on issues to make the world a safer and more just place.
  • For others it is sharing honest stories with other women about their struggles in motherhood or career

• According to the University of Washington, there are 8 components to a healthy relationship - romantic, friendships, acquaintances and even family. Healthy relationships bring more happiness than stress in your life.
• A healthy relationship is when two people connect based on mutual respect and trust.
• We'll talk about Brene Brown's Anatomy of Trust video and her BRAVING acronym.

Until next week, remember that you matter too.

http://tamihackbarth.com/episode-7/

• How the practice of lifelong learning has impacted my life
• How lifelong learning relates to self-care
• You don't have to go back to school to become a life long learner, the ways to learn are never ending!
• and practical strategies for becoming a lifelong learner

Show notes: http://tamihackbarth.com/lifelong-learning/

Highlights from the show:

• We'll talk about the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study and the long term effects of that trauma.
  • If these traumas go unadressed, there is an increase in heart disease, cancer, automimmune diseases, and many more.
• Seeking professional help doesn't mean you're broken!
• Trauma know no bounds...you may just be dealing with it and not realize it yet.
• There are many ways we can recover from childhood aversity!

Links for you:

• Show notes
• Take the ACE quiz
• Nadine Burke-Harris TED Talk
• Join me in my facebook group to learn even more; I'd love to have you!

Highlights from the show:

• We need to take good care of ourselves during the good times so we have the mental space to handle the rough times.
• Why the constant "hustle" cycle isn't maintainable, not only for your mind but also your body.
• Today, we'll focus on self-care for your body. Here are the four foundations of physical self-care.
  • Adequate rest
  • Fueling your body with healthy food
  • Moving your body
  • Creating space for downtime

Links for you:

• Show notes
• Join me in my facebook group to learn even more; I'd love to have you!