Authentic Brave Podcast

The last few episodes have featured wonderful, strong women coaches as guests, and each has had their own journey of being authentic and brave. Today's episode is more about my journey…

This is going to be a bit of a personal one for me, and I want to say that there may be triggers in this show, and if it's too much, please do take care of yourself first. You'll hear how very recently my son Nolan got hit upside the head with a golf club by accident, and I reveal the extreme fear and trauma I experienced from this event, and the positive impact that asking for help ultimately had on me.

Remember, trauma can happen to any of us and it can take over our nervous system when we least expect it. It's ok to stop and to take care of yourself, as I had to do over the past week.

If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, please make sure to reach out and get help. Healing is possible, and you don't have to go through it alone.

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Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Body image has as always been a focus of my attention, and if you're like me, sometimes for good, and sometimes for bad. I'm excited to welcome today's guest, Melissa Rohlfs, who is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so that they can ditch the diet mentality and feel empowered in their own skin.

Melissa is a certified holistic health and life coach who helps busy women find freedom and feel at peace with their food, bodies and their lives. She teaches women easy new strategies they can use to feel better, instead of turning to food for relief.

I hope that if you're struggling with your self-image, you will listen to today's episode with self-compassion and know that you are not alone in your journey.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Today's episode is one of my favorites. Shelly Lattouf is an entrepreneur, business woman, international traveller, momma, and most important to me, my sister. I asked Shelly to come on the podcast to share her story and wisdom when we were both in Los Angeles, and I was thrilled that she agreed to join me to have a conversation.

Shelly owns Cali Findings, whose goal is to provide unique and quality jewelry findings to businesses, crafters and creators around the globe. She has a unique story and learned early in her life to listen to her authentic knowing, which took her on a journey halfway around the world to build a family with the man she loves, all while creating several businesses.

Shelly is one of the bravest people that I know, and I can't wait for you to meet her and hear what she has to share today.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Have you ever heard of human design? Until recently, I hadn't. Today's guest, Master Coach of Human Design and Energy Healing, Dr. Jeana Locke is here to break it down for us.

In this episode, Dr. Locke takes us into her own authentic journey of leaning into who she is and who she was meant to be. Along with giving an overview of human design, she shares how it can provide insight into who you authentically are and can guide you into taking brave action in your life.

Dr. Locke has a PhD in Applied Behavioral Studies and a Masters in Education in Teaching and Education, and is a Certified Human Design Practitioner, as well as having many other credentials.

What I love about Dr. Locke is that she knows firsthand how integrating our whole selves brings us to fulfillment, and that we are more than just our careers.

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a life coach? If so, then today's episode is for you.

I'm excited to introduce you to Renee Weaver, a life coach who helps people stop stalling and start creating what they really want - right now. She coaches both the conscious and the unconscious mind to help people reconnect and align with their inner North Star, so that they can get out of their own way, redefine what's possible, maximize their potential and reach formerly unimaginable goals.

I love how Renee shows that the wisdom we need is indeed inside of us, as she shares practical tips and tools for accessing this wisdom and overcoming the stories that can hold each of us back!

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Living boldly while pursuing our dreams and the joy we desire is something that many of us strive for, but how do we do it now as adults when the fear of being vulnerable is a very real obstacle that we must overcome first? I'm so excited to share my recent conversation with today's guest, Abigail Luvisi, who has great insights to help on your journey in answering this question.

Abigail is a mindset mentor in Arizona who gives the women she works with, both in their personal and professional lives, the formula to overcome what's keeping them stuck. She provides them with the tools needed to know their worth and shows them how they can move forward authentically, by living in their own truth.

If you're ready to really pursue your dreams and the joy that you desire in your own life, you're going to want to hear what Abigail reveals in this episode!

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

There are many myths, misconceptions and different thoughts that exist today around motherhood and things like postpartum, self-care and trauma. That's why I wanted to bring an expert on to the podcast to share what motherhood is REALLY like.

Maria Yakimchuk is a Certified Transformational EFT Coach who helps moms struggling to find joy and fulfillment in motherhood, clear past traumas and emotional blocks, so they can live in alignment with their authentic selves.Her goal and mission is to give moms tools to be able to heal their own traumas, discover their true authentic power, and be able to create motherhood experiences that are in line with their visions.

In this episode, Maria reveals how each of us can approach motherhood in an authentic and brave way. Motherhood doesn't have to be all "puppies and rainbows", and we hope what we discuss in this episode will provide a healthy reframe as we explore all things motherhood.

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

This week I'm coming to you from Southern California, where I'm visiting my family and getting some much needed rest while honoring some downtime.

This time with family has helped me to slow down and connect with them and to myself, by just enjoying rest in several different ways. It also got me thinking, why is it so hard to rest?

Did you know that there are actually 7 types of rest? I want to share them with you today, and I hope that you will take some time to consider resting. Give yourself permission to take care of yourself. No guilt. No judgment. Just rest.

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Have you ever thought about publishing a book, but aren't sure where to start? Although rewarding, writing a book, publishing and then marketing it can be a challenging process, and today's expert guest knows all about this. She's here to help you navigate this process, and to share more about her own experiences as an author as well as the ways she assists her clients in their own journeys to becoming authors.

Karina Kantas is an international bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker. She is also the host and producer of Behind The Pen podcast and TV show, co-host and editor of FlashBack radio, and host and one of the producers of Author Assist Radio Show. Karina Kantas is also Author Assist's CEO, offering affordable publishing packages, coaching and mentoring, and media for writers and authors.

We hope you find this conversation enlightening and informative, and most of all, that it helps you write that next book you've been dreaming of and wanting to bring to the world!

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

Getting clear on your values, knowing your true purpose and being in alignment can be difficult to do with so much noise in the world today. Today's guest is Trang Cess Nguyen, and she knows all too well the importance of these things. In this episode, Trang shares her own personal journey to fulfilment, as well as how she now helps others do the same.

After almost a decade working as a registered Physiotherapist, running and strength coach, Trang went through a quarter-life 'awakening' in her mid-twenties that led to deep existential questioning about her life and its purpose. Through this challenging phase, Trang came to the perspective that the purpose of life was this: To live each day as her highest self in alignment with her heart's purpose and values. With that realisation, she made the decision to leave the health and sports industry to work with individuals at the deepest and most comprehensive level.

Through her coaching, Trang now guides individuals to fulfill their potential in the business or career that's aligned with their heart's purpose, so they can thrive at the highest level, be fulfilled till their last day, and create an impact on this world.

Trang does this because she believes that when enough individuals are thriving, then humanity will thrive, and when humanity thrives, the world can thrive for all forms of life, and future generations.

Trang loves to LIVE and strives to have the richest human experience possible. From scuba diving, motor-biking, skiing, hiking, camping, travelling, raving at music-festivals, hitting the dancefloor of clubs, watching Game of Thrones and cuddling with her two dogs (Obi the pug and Finn the cavoodle), she is certainly high on life!

We hope that Trang's journey and the tools and resources she gives today on the podcast will help you gain clarity on your own purpose and values! If what she shares resonates with you in any way, we'd love to hear about it, so please send a DM, @authenticandbrave and @trangcessnguyen.

If you want a handout describing today's actions, head over to my website, https://www.authenticandbrave.com/ for a free download. I hope you find a little tip in today's talk that resonates with you, and you know that you are not alone on your journey of self-discovery and self-care.

Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!