A Life That Lets Me Breathe

I'm so excited to share this conversation with you today.  In today's episode I'm chatting with, Emily Gerde, author of the new book, Minimalist Living for a Maximum Life -  the joys of stress free living.

 

Emily Gerde shares her insights into the world of minimalist living through her life in a 325 square foot tiny house on wheels with her husband, Justin, son Wyatt, four cats and one dog. Through minimalist living, Emily and her family have simplified their lives in a way that will inspire you to take your life in a new direction towards healing your mind, body and soul.

Emily's book will provides you with the tools you need to de-clutter your home, manifest abundance, invigorate your body, and build stress-free relationships as you move from surviving to thriving.

One of Emily's greatest joy is helping women take better care of themselves so they can give their best to their children.

Join Emily as she creates a way to live a life full of love and vitality by minimizing the stressors in your life and maximizing abundance in all areas. 

To learn more about Emily, visit her site Mindful Minimalist Mama. 

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In today's show, I'm sharing 4 powerful tips for breaking free of unhealthy habits.  These same tips can be used to create new healthy habits that support you on your healing journey.

I also share what holistic life and spiritual coaching is, how it can benefit you in your life and the joys that come when we learn about our blind spots and the obstacles that keep us from living our most vibrant and unlimited life.

Bring on the inspiration and possibilities...

Visit A Free Spirit Life to learn more about Shannon's Holistic Life Coaching special going on now through June 10th, 2018.

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I'm back after winter break.  I felt a deep desire to unplug and clear space over the holidays and it was a wonderful season.  

In today's show, we are exploring simple ways to gain clarity, courage and connection to our calling as we walk forward into the New Year.  

This is the time where we can be mindful about what's working in our lives and what we are ready to change.  We tend to set ourselves up for failure as we set unattainable goals during this time of year.

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you are in the deep of winter.  This is more of a time to go within, to seek stillness and solitude, and to retreat.  

It's in this "going within" that we experience deep self-reflection, and it's in that space where we can clear space, slow down, create clarity and a clear vision about where we want to go.  

I'll also talk about what a vision board is and give tips on starting one of your own.

If you want to dive more fully into this work and get some guidance on setting intentions, finding your power word and creating a vision board, join the Live Freely Circle for January.  You can find all the details and save your spot by visiting HERE.

In the show I mention Whole30 - here's the link for more info on that.

Thanks for listening!  

With love,

Shannon

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In today's episode, Shannon starts off the show with a touching conversation with her 4-year-old son, Grayson, as they explore the topic of gratitude.  You will love hearing his sweet voice and his take on what he loves about his life.

How often do we slip out of the habit of gratitude and instead of focusing and celebrating what's working or going well in our lives, we highlight what isn't working, what we don't have and what we think needs to be fixed?

This show will inspire you to open your grateful heart, to see your life in a new light and to reconnect to the feelings of joy and appreciation for the life you are living.

Visit www.afreespiritlife.com to listen to a free audio guided yoga pose - a gentle back-bend to help open your heart.

Here is the quote Shannon mentions - Notes from the Universe:

Be careful of what you wish for, not just because you might get it, but because in the wishing you may reinforce its absence in your life.

Better to give a great, BIG "Yeehaa! Thank you! Whoohooo!" in advance for having already received it, and act as if you already have.

Whoohoooo!
The Universe

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Thanks for listening.

With love,

Shannon

 

 

 

 

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In today's show, episode 12, we explore the topic of mindfulness. 

What is mindfulness, how can you practice it in your own life and how can it help you feel more at peace.

Practicing mindfulness, especially now as the holidays are approaching, can help you feel more present, help you walk through the more challenging, overwhelming times with greater awareness and ease, and help you feel contentment and gratitude for what is.

Life is short and if we continue to look "out there" for happiness, it will slip right on by.  Now is the time to wake up to the life you are living and to enjoy more wonder, love, peace and joy.

The practice of mindfulness invites you to be intentional in your choices, so you can direct your time and energy towards the places that enrich your life and you can feel more available and connected to the simple moments that make life so meaningful. 

Visit http://www.afreespiritlife.com/podcast-12/ for the show notes and to receive a free guided meditation to help you feel more connected to your body and at peace with who you are.

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Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing this show with your friends.

With love,

Shannon

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In today's episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and mom, Stephanie Mohr.

Stephanie graduated from the Kripalu school of Ayurveda in June of 2010 and has a B.S. from the University of Kansas. She is currently teaching yoga, practicing Ayurveda and raising her three beautiful children with her husband and enjoying family life. 

Stephanie has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has had teacher training with Bhavani Maki from Ashtanga yoga Kauai, along with influence from many wonderful teachers. She grew up in the restaurant business and then enjoyed more than 12 years of her own catering business before making a decision to switch her focus to health in all areas.

Realizing the toll stress can take on the body, Stephanie has found Ayurveda answered many questions to living a balanced life. With education, experience in food, exercise and family she is passionate about helping people connect with mind, body and spirit in the highly accessible ways Ayurveda has known for over 5,000 years.

In this show, Stephanie shares the basics of Ayurveda, and how discovering your dominate body type (dosha) can be a powerful tool on your personal wellness journey and how it can help you return to balance.

Visit www.afreespiritlife.com/11 for the show notes and to download a free dosha quiz and downloadable mini-guides on each body type.

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Thanks for listening and for sharing this show with your friends.

With love,

Shannon

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In today's show, we explore fear, how to move beyond feeling stuck and fearful in our lives so that we can change, grow and live the life we're meant to live.

A big practice in facing fears is to accept that fear is natural and necessary.  

I will share tips on how to make friends with your fear and how to release that energy so you can use it to create momentum.

You will feel inspired to experience life in a more authentic and powerful way after this show.

Thanks for listening!

With love,

Shannon

www.afreespiritlife.com

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In today's show, I share 5 ways you can make autumn a sacred experience and how you can use these suggestions to feel better this time of year.

Now is a wonderful time to slow down, embrace the changes happening, to be seen and to be bold.

Have you been feeling like you're racing through your day? Are you overbooked? Are you longing for peace, inner balance and harmony?  

As you are in this place of transition, you can practice embracing and celebrating the change, rather than fight, ignore or resist it.

Everything is temporary.  Change can come knocking on your door every day.  We wake up, we look in the mirror and we look different.  We see another wrinkle, another gray hair.  We can choose to celebrate this!  

You can learn to invite and welcome change so that you walk through life feeling more open to the possibilities that will help you change and grow.  It's an exciting and beautiful time of year, and a wonderful time to let your beautiful colors shine, too.

We'll explore all of this in today's show.

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We are still giving away prizes for our podcast launch.  Leave a review and rate the show and you'll be entered to win!

Be well.

Love,

Shannon

 

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In today's episode, we explore how to use mindful breathing when life is feeling overwhelming.  We talk about what mindfulness is and how you can turn to it during stressful times.

It has been a crazy time in the world.  If you don't have ways to unplug, reset and renew, it can feel so hopeless out there.  Being mindful is about taking the time to observe the experiences you're having and learning how to stay open and be present.

Today is a new moment - a fresh, clean slate.  In this moment, make a new choice and practice being mindful.

I'll walk you through a very simple breath technique to help you feel more peace, calm and clarity.

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Thanks for listening!

With love,

Shannon

www.afreespiritlife.com

 

 

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In today's show, we explore the importance of honoring your energy and talk about what the chakra's are, and how learning about them can help you feel better.

Become more self-aware and in tune with where your energy and emotions are blocked in your body when you discover the chakras.  Chakra's are energy centers along the spinal channel, and symbolically they represent where the body and mind meet.  Each chakra is connected to a part of the body and emotion, and exploring them can bring you more awareness of where you are blocked and where you can heal and grow.

Understanding the chakras help you learn more about yourself, help you feel more balanced and energized and enhance your overall well-being.

For more details and to explore each chakra through creative art journaling, affirmations and guided meditations, join the Live Freely Circle!

You can visit HERE for the details.

Thanks for listening and for sharing this show with your friends.

With love,

Shannon

www.afreespiritlife.com

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