All Things Cultivated

The recent political upheaval and racial tension in our country have caused both distress and uncertainty. I've watched people (whom I considered closed friends) retweet, repost and regurgitate hurtful statements and racist rhetoric. In this episode, I speak from my heart on the issue Black Lives Matter.

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On today's podcast episode we're speaking to Nalida Besson. She and her husband were featured in a "Forks Over Knives" article that highlighted their successful plant-based journey. During their journey, the two of them had a combined weight loss of greater than 400 lbs. Their fitness journey also enabled them to reverse several chronic illnesses and discontinue several prescription medications. Listening to this inspiring interview.

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Question: Are you surrounded by friends or foes? Does your squad truly cheer for you? Do they really have your back? Are you celebrated or merely tolerated by those in your inner circle? In today's episode, I encouraged listeners to take an honest assessment of the people who call themselves your FRIEND.

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We’re all guilty of making comparisons- to some degree. But could getting trapped in the cycle of comparisons cause you to miss out on opportunities to discover your God-given gifts and purpose?

Today, I share my own story. Hear how I found myself stuck in a tangle of comparison, desperately seeking a gift I had with me all along. Find out how I nearly ran in the opposite direction when God showed me the path I was intended to walk. Also, I break down how you can start leaning into your own unique gifts and avoid or break free from the destructive cycle of comparing yourself to others. 

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:" 1 Peter 4:10

"Every good and every perfect gift is from above.... James 1:17

"A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. Romans 18:16

Key Takeaways:

• God has given each of us a gift, a talent, a natural ability.
• God's gift to you is perfectly suited and tailored for you. He does not make mistakes.
• The gift that God has given to you is sufficient opening all necessary doors.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Intro
• [00:40] Welcome to episode 2
• [01:39] God has given us all a gift
• [02:06] Building a foundation of low self-esteem due to comparison.
• [03:35] Getting trapped in a vicious cycle 
• [04:03] Feeling talentless
• [06:26] Chasing financial success
• [08:31] Being self-serving in searching for talent
• [09:47] Viewing your God given gift as insignificant
• [12:46] Your gift is perfectly suited for you
• [14:48] Put in the effort and walking in your calling
• [16:25] Your gifts will make room for you.
• [19:29] Outro

Quotes::

• “If you were walking in your calling, you would enjoy what you do. Even on bad days. Even on hectic days. Even during trying times...If you only accept what has been bestowed on you.” [15:59]
• “No one can be you better than you. So stop trying to be someone else.” [16:25] 
• “You will not have to compromise your morals, your standards, your ethics when you're walking in your calling. Don't you bow, don't you bend and don't you break.” [17:26] 

Resources Mentioned:

• Thecultivatedvegan.com

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Welcome to The Cultivated Vegan Podcast!

In any work we do often, getting started can be the trickiest part. When that work requires us to be vulnerable, despite our best intentions, we can sometimes find ourselves paralyzed by fear.

In today’s episode, I share the internal struggles I had to overcome to press publish on this episode. If you’ve ever had a dream or passion held ransom by your worries of judgment or rejection— this is the episode for you. Learn how you can accept the possibility of failure without giving into it completely.

Key Takeaways:

•      An introduction to The Cultivated Vegan

•      How the opinions of others, a fear of rejection and obsessing over perfection put a hold on my dreams.

•      What it means when family and friends don't support your ideas.

•      How to just press publish.

Episode Highlights:

 •       [00:00] Intro

•       [00:47] Welcome to episode 1

•       [05:42] Fear

•       [08:10] The story and struggle to get here

•       [11:29] Shrinking out of fear of the opinion of others

•       [13:53] Striving for perfection and the worry of rejection

•       [15:46] Feeling self - conscious

•       [21:22] The fear of success

•       [22:56] Can you relate?

•       [24:48] Just press publish

•       [25:54] Learning from failure

•       [29:12] Finding support and community

•       [35:17] Recap

•       [35:53] Outro

Quotes:

 ○               “What is stopping you? What is holding you back? You know your dream. You have your vision. You know your calling. But you just won't press publish.” [07:55]

○               “At one point I was thinking, 'you know what? It's better just to sit back and have this dream and dream it because if I never pursue it, I won't know that it failed. I won't know that I was successful at it but I couldn't keep it up.” [24:15]

○               “I'm here to tell you not everybody is going to support your vision sweetie. You know why? Because it's not theirs— it's yours.” [29:12]

Resources Mentioned:

•       Thecultivatedvegan.com

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On the web at: Thecultivatedvegan.com

On Instagram: @thecultivatedvegan

On Facebook: @thecultivatedvegan

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