A Life That Lets Me Breathe

In today's show we are talking about how to let go of the desire to be perfect and accept the imperfect moments in life.

We usually get stuck in the ego mind that says there is a "right" and "wrong" way to do something, and those patterns keep us small, keep us from taking risks and trying new things, and run us ragged as we strive to live the "perfect" life.

That's not what you're heart wants. That's not what living an authentic, free-spirited life is about. That's what we're talking about 

Do you ever keep quiet to avoid conflict?
Do you ever not put yourself "out there" because you worry about what others will think or say?
Do you stay in a job you hate because you think it's what yours supposed to be doing?
Do you work hard to have a clean house, healthy meals and perfect body to the point of pure exhaustion?
Do you beat yourself up for what you aren't getting to?

These are examples of how wanting life to be "just so" drains our emotional and spiritual energy.

Let's practice letting go of perfect together.

Send me an email [email protected] or visit our private A Free Spirit Life community on Facebook and join in the discussion.

Thanks for listening and thanks for being...YOU.

Warmly,

Shannon

 

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Thanks for listening today!  

Happy 2019.  The days keep speeding by, don't they?  So many of us are still feeling overwhelmed and stressed.  A lot of it is because of our culture, our responsibilities and because we don't carve out space to pause, reflect and relax.

Let's explore how to be more intentional and mindful in our day so we can make space for peace in the midst of the busy times.  When we take the time to pause for a peaceful moment, it is a true act of self-love and compassion.

When you find yourself in a constant state of stress and anxiety, it's time to practice discipline, patience and grace as you make new peaceful choices.

In today's show, I share 5 ways to start carving out a quiet moment in your day to recenter and get grounded - which will help you feel more clear, authentic, joyful and at peace.

Make sure to check out my new relaxing eye pillows!  They are made with custom designed 100% organic cotton, organic flaxseed and organic lavender buds.  When you purchase one, you receive access to free guided audio meditations to listen to while you relax.

Visit HERE to learn more.

With love,

Shannon

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Today's show is about mindfulness during the holiday season.

You'll hear 7 tips on how to stay more centered, grounded and connected to love, joy and gratitude, so that you can less likely get swept away by an abundance of stress, overwhelm and anxiety during the holidays.

There's a lot going on this time of year.  If we aren't paying attention, we can easily get caught up in over-consumption, distractions and busyness, and once the holidays are over this leaves us in a "holiday coma."  We end up spending too much, eating too much, rushing around and are left feeling disconnected and frustrated.  That's not a very mindful way to start the New Year!

Let's explore simple ways to create a holiday season that is more inline with your authentic self, values and priorities so that you can feel encouraged and inspired to feel more peace, calm and presence during this season and beyond.

If you are looking for a creative gift this season, consider holistic life coachingor Reiki energy healingsessions.

One Spot Left! I have one spot available in my 2019 Retreats.  Visit HERE to learn more.

Be well and thanks so much for listening!

With love,

Shannon

 

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Do you ever feel like you want to crawl into bed with a quilt, stack of books, hot tea and get away from it all?

That's what happens to me in the winter. In this season, I feel called to hibernate, to rest, reflect and renew.

This is a season to go within, to slow down and yet, our holiday time can get chaotic and stressful.

In this show, I am sharing my own personal journey of allowing my path to unfold, rather than forcing it to happen.  That it's ok to be in the mess of life.  And rather than getting consumed by the busy of this holiday season, how I'd like to be more intentional, make more mindful choices and listen to my intuition.

This is the season of giving and receiving love.  How will you choose to experience this season?

Just for today, I choose love.  How about you?

Thanks for listening and for sharing!

For more information about my life coaching and reiki sessions, visit www.afreespiritlife.com.

With love,

Shannon

 

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In today's show, we explore the power of retreating.  Whether it's a long weekend, a half-day or even 20 minutes in your day, making space for solitude, rest and stillness can have a life-changing effect on your life.

I just returned from a 4-day retreat in the woods with an amazing group of women and I still feel a natural high from our experience together.  Creating space to step outside of your everyday routine is so liberating!

We all crave stillness, even if we don’t know it yet.

If you are racing through your day, yet still feeling unsettled, restless or tired of the pace, your soul is speaking to you.  Your heart is nudging you to carve out space for stillness.

If you don’t schedule time to take breaks from the everyday pace of life, no one else will do it for you.

Going on retreat is about becoming a self-advocate and about learning how to state what you need.  Even if you feel guilty or selfish for taking time for yourself, you know deep down inside that you are longing for the break.

When I make space for stillness, I feel way more connected to my authentic self, I feel happier, more relaxed and less irritable with my loved ones and the people and experiences I’m faced with day-to-day.  I feel like I know myself better and feel more centered, so that when I’m hit with confusion and chaos, I am better able to make decisions that are inline with my intuition.  When I start snapping at everyone, feeling a lot of confusion or feeling purely exhausted, I know it’s my bodies way of reminding me to slow down, to take a break and to be still.

I recognize the longing in my soul to be connected to a source that is greater to me when I make space to retreat.

Wherever you are, in this moment, is right where you need to be, and when you carve out space in your life to experience stillness, you remember that.  It's in this knowing that greater calm, peace and ease flow more freely in your life.

New Online Wellness Retreat!

Today I am also announcing my new online wellness retreat for women – Embracing Change.  This special weekend is happening on Friday, November 9th – 11th, 2018 – online.  Visit HERE to learn all about it and to sign-up to join us! 

No worries if you can’t participate that weekend, you can still sign-up and make space for the retreat any weekend by that works for you.  You’ll have on-going access to the retreat material and you’ll be part of our online retreat circle for one month.

This online retreat is about embracing change, letting go and moving on.  The focus will be on self-nourishment, love and care.  You will feel refreshed, reconnected and reset after our retreat weekend together.

Visit here for all the details. I can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks for listening.

Warmly,

Shannon

 

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In today's show I'm so excited to be bringing you this beautiful conversation with Spirituality and Transformational Coach, Sarah Jenks.  

Sarah helps women “come out” as who they truly are. She shares her own story about coming to terms with the “lie” that so many of us have been sold which is, you should just be happy with a husband, a few kids and a cute house.  So many women wake up one day and are hit with the revelation; “I have everything I ever wanted, why aren’t I happy?”

Through earth based spirituality, historical perspective and inspirational coaching, Sarah gives women permission to finally get out of the “one size fits all” mentality to happiness and create a life that is truly theirs.

Sarah has been featured in Success Magazine, Parents Magazine, Health Magazine, Martha Stewart and Glamour.

In this show she shares more about her emotional eating journey, how she discovered that she was bored with her life and how she "rehabbed" it.  After years of hating her body and using food for comfort and to reduce stress, Sarah learned that she didn't need to use food in order to feed what was missing.  That's when her whole life started to shift.

Sarah shares how this life change led her to buy a retreat center - where she brings women together on retreats and in full moon ceremonies.  We also talk about the cycles of the moon, the divine feminine, why we should all go on retreat and the power that happens when women come together in circle.  

To learn more about Sarah and her upcoming Magic Week, visit her website here.

Thanks so much for listening! 

To read more detailed show notes, visit www.afreespiritlife.com.

To join the Live Freely Circle, visit here.

Warmly,

Shannon

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In today's show we talk about the importance of creating an evening ritual for peaceful sleep.  

Sleep deprivation causes higher levels of anxiety, feelings of depression, disrupts your natural rhythm, makes you feel irritable about the little things, clouds your judgment and can lead to poor decisions, as well as other health concerns.

Getting better sleep improves your mood and memory, helps you make healthier choices, reduces irritability, anxiety and depression, lowers stress, helps you see things more clearly and helps you feel more energized and better overall.

Listen to the show for tips on creating an evening ritual of your own and listen to my challenge at the end of the show.

Visit www.afreespiritlife.com and look for episode 29 to download your free journal prompts to enjoy at the end of a long day.

Join our free A Free Spirit Life Community group on Facebook.

Sign up for your free coaching discovery call here.

Join me on retreat this fall.  See the details here.

Thanks for listening!

Shannon

Please note: I am not a doctor so please consult your doctor if you have health concerns that are preventing you from sleeping or experiencing health problems from your lack of sleep.

 

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Hi friends!  In this show we are exploring what it means to cultivate courage and to be brave.

Sometimes we forget that to be brave means we have to walk through our fear - not that we are fearless.  To be brave and to do something courageous  means we have to walk forward and connect with our fear.

So often we think we are weak when we feel scared, that we aren't courageous in the face of fear and that we can't be brave.

This show is about embracing the fear energy you feel during the small and bigger scary moments in your life so you can practice walking forward as you cultivate courage.  (I also share more details about a fire walking ceremony I recently participated in!)

If you live local to Kansas City, visit HERE to learn about the next Fire Walking event.

You can watch the video recording of this podcast episode on my new YouTube channel HERE.

Subscribe to my new channel to see behind the scenes videos, how to's and weekly inspiration on self-care, soul-care and living an authentic, inspired and intentional life.

Interested in joining the Live Freely Circle?  Visit HERE for details and join us today.

Be well.

With love,

Shannon

 

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I am grateful for the opportunity to share this conversation with you today!  In this show, I am talking with Financial Therapist, Bari Tessler Linden.

We explore mindfulness and money, and how we can start making healthier money decisions that support the life we want to live.

We talk about the importance of money healing and how that journey starts from the inside out. When we learn about our personal money stories we can heal and grow from them, while discovering our "enough-ness."   We touch on money shame and why we feel embarrassed to even talk about our money.

We dive deeply into the topic of being an "under-earner," and how to break the cycle of over-giving / under-receiving. How important it is to create healthy boundaries and to practice saying "no" more often.

This conversation is rich with powerful and practical tips and Bari's wise, loving guidance will empower you on your money healing journey.

Bari Tessler Linden, M.A., is a Financial Therapist, Mentor Coach, Mama-preneur and author. She has guided thousands of people to new, empowered, and refreshingly honest relationships with money through her nurturing, body-centered approach. Her methodology weaves together personal, couple, and creative entrepreneurial money teachings into one complete tapestry.

Bari is the founder of The Art of Money: a global, year-long money school, which integrates Money Healing, Money Practices and Money Maps. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, the Huffington Post, US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, USA Today, The Cut, Girlboss, Nerd Wallet, The Simple Dollar, REDBOOK Magazine, Experience Life Magazine and Mindful Magazine. Bari is also the author of The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness, published by Parallax Press.  

Visit www.afreespiritlife.com for the full show notes.

Thanks for listening!

 

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