Balance Shared

Unveiling Cosmic Patterns: An Interview with Tam Veillieux

In this episode, the host interviews Tam Veillieux, a visionary and publisher of the Energy Almanac, who discusses her passion for connecting astrology to personal development. Tam shares her journey as a transformational coach and astrology groupie, revealing how she started publishing the Energy Almanac. The conversation delves into the significance of astrology in understanding personal patterns, the integration of energy psychology techniques like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and the importance of recognizing cosmic signals. Tam emphasizes how astrology can provide insight into one's life purpose and psychological makeup, making transformation both fast and enjoyable.

00:00 Introduction to Tam Veillieux

00:44 The Energy Almanac: Behind the Scenes

02:42 Serendipitous Connections and Astrology

04:38 Astrology and Personal Patterns

08:46 Numerology and Personal Insights

10:13 A Nonlinear Path to Purpose

10:47 The Birth of the Energy Almanac

16:00 Making Transformation Fast and Fun

16:47 Permission to Let Go

17:49 Tools for Fast Change

18:18 Understanding EFT and Tapping

23:36 Exploring Astrology in Coaching

25:42 Astrology for Everyday Life

28:10 The Energy Almanac

32:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Healing through Art and Reiki with Lea K. Tawd

In this episode, Michelle interviews Lea K. Tawd, an artist and Reiki master who has found her purpose in inspiring and healing through art and Reiki. Lea discusses her journey, how she integrates Reiki into her art, and the overarching impact of this practice. She also shares her experiences with creative blocks, her book 'Creativity Unstuck,' and the transformative potential of Reiki in healing and personal growth. Lea talks about her personal connection to the divine feminine and how it influences her artwork, providing insights into the unique power of combining spirituality and creativity.

00:00 Introduction to Lea K. Tawd

01:08 Understanding Reiki: Origins and Basics

05:50 Personal Journey with Reiki

08:57 Integrating Reiki with Art

16:05 Leah's Artistic Path and Challenges

24:40 Creativity Unstuck: Leah's Book

28:04 Exploring the Divine Feminine in Art

30:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Season 3 Introduction

This is Season 3, where we discuss non-linear paths to finding your purpose. I interviewed over 35 people to hear their circuitous path to finding their purpose right now.

Introduction

This is Michelle Lasley. I call all of my work Balance Shared because I truly do believe we are better together.

Conclusion

This is Balance Shared by your host, Michelle Lasley. You can find more on the web at www.michellelasley.com.

Michelle Lasley

In this episode, the host interviews Jillian Rothschild-Scholar, a classically trained Feng Shui expert with over a decade of experience. Jillian discusses how her purpose is to help people clear confusion over major life questions, enabling them to confidently move forward. She explains the principles of classical Feng Shui and shares her journey into the field. The discussion includes the intricacies of the Chinese New Year, including the differences between the lunar and solar calendars and their significance. Jillian delves into Chinese astrology, the importance of the 'four pillars of destiny,' and how these elements can guide individuals. Additionally, insights on what to expect in the year of the Water Tiger and practical Feng Shui tips for 2022 are provided. Jillian also shares her personal transformation story through Feng Shui, emphasizing the impact of environment on life success and well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Jillian Rothschild Scholar

01:06 Understanding the Chinese New Year

03:53 Jillian's Journey into Feng Shui

08:51 Exploring Chinese Astrology

15:17 Feng Shui Tips for 2022

31:48 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Conclusion

This is Balance Shared by your host, Michelle Lasley. You can find more on the web at www.michellelasley.com.

Michelle Lasley

Introduction

This is Michelle Lasley. I call all of my work Balance Shared because I truly do believe we are better together.

Season 3 Introduction

This is Season 3, where we discuss non-linear paths to finding your purpose. I interviewed over 35 people to hear their circuitous path to finding their purpose right now.

Creating a Better Future: Conversations, Values, and Voting

In this episode, the speaker addresses an unintended scheduling mishap and pivots to an engaging discussion about current events and civic duties. They express curiosity about the upcoming election and emphasize the importance of community efforts in child care reform. The speaker advocates for a new, inclusive system free from racism, sexism, and classism. They discuss the significance of voting, understanding candidate alignments, and holding elected officials accountable. Reflecting on National Voter Registration Day, the speaker encourages listeners to verify their registration, have meaningful conversations, and actively participate in building a just society.

00:00 Introduction and Apology

00:31 Personal Update and Election Curiosity

00:37 Child Care Advocacy

00:58 Systemic Issues in Child Care

01:27 Voting and Values

02:17 National Voter Registration Day

02:31 Encouragement to Engage and Listen

03:13 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Reviving the Podcast: Unveiling Non-Linear Paths to Purpose

Michelle Lasley recounts the origins of her podcast, which started just before the pandemic. The podcast delves into people's stories, highlighting their non-linear journeys to finding their purpose. Season three, airing after a three-year hiatus beginning September 25th, will focus on these circuitous paths. Future seasons, including an anticipated season on identity, are also hinted at. This episode previews content to prepare listeners for the 2022 Chinese New Year and promises insightful educational stories.

00:00 Introduction: The Birth of a Podcast

00:06 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast

00:14 Discovering the Power of Stories

00:25 The Focus on Non-Linear Paths

00:42 Season Three: Finding Your Purpose

00:48 Challenges and Delays

01:08 Season Four: Exploring Identity

01:17 Season Three Launch Announcement

01:23 Special Episode: 2022 Chinese New Year

01:35 Conclusion: Stay Tuned for More

Hi everyone! A note for this episode- due to some technical difficulties this episode ends rather abruptly.

Jeff Hahler & Bev Martin explain their reasons for being vegans as well as living a healthy life doing so.

Jeff Hahler & Bev Martin both live their lives as vegans eschewing any products made from animals. They break down their path to veganism and reasoning both for personal and moral reasons ranging from the health benefits of focusing on a plant based diet as well as the ethical treatment of animals. Making sure they keep their values well in line with what they deem most important.

They also take the time to explain how they are best able to navigate a meat-centric world with their diet choices, socializing with friends, and how best to make the most informed decisions. They lay out their well reasoned and practical approach with suggestions, methodologies, and humorous personal anecdotes.

"I always believed that all people are equal... why are animals any different?"

"The way that you want to eat is fine but the most important thing is to do research on what you are eating."

For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. Our producer is Matthew Hunter.

Sudeshna Sen discusses what to focus on to both grow your career while also connecting with what is important in your life. We dive into common pitfalls in moving forward in your profession, ways of thinking of women in (or not in) the workforce, and how to forge your own path.

Sudeshna Sen is a a career strategist and productivity geek who talks about careers, business, and everything in between. She runs a website and blog called The Abundance Psyche where she hopes to help people move forward in their high end careers.

She talks about it from the spiritual angle but also thinks about it from the practical side. How to show up as leaders in our world, find our own truths, and find where our alignment is at it's best.

She also organizes the Rise Up Cohort who works to help promote women in financial services and give them a stage during their shows.

"[People with high power jobs] always care about being judged by other people who are scared of being judged."

"When you feel like you're in alignment, that shows. It has so much positive energy around it. It's infectious. Just like negative energy is infectious. "

For more information about Sudeshna Sen go to The Abundance Psyche.

For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. Our producer is Matthew Hunter.

As mentioned in the episode: Episode with Tiffany Chapman

Marina "The Trader Chick" Villatoro talks about how she built confidence and how she wants to share that confidence in day trading for anyone interested.

Marina "The Trader Chick" Villatoro is an entrepreneur, Ted X organizer, travel writer, professional day trader, and mother. She teaches beginners how to day trade and build their confidence in this complicated environment. She does this with courses on how to understand the ins and outs, what to trade, and why a strategy is important.

She also discusses her move from the USSR to the United States and how that shaped her role as a mother and provider. How that helped her realize the importance of inclusivity, education, and providing a better life for her kids.

"Would you ever, one day, decide you are going to be a pilot, watch a couple of videos on YT, and [...] tell your family 'let's hop into the plane'. [...] That's suicide [...] That's what you're doing when you go into the live market with your money."

"If we don't fail how will we ever, ever learn?"

For more information about Marina Villatoro go to her site at The Trader Chick.

The TedX Antigua Green School Event. More about the event.

Facebook Live with Michelle Lasley and Marina Villatoro.

For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. Our producer is Matthew Hunter.

Cece Heart talk about building community and sharing hope in safeguarding our planet and becoming empowered, healthy, and happy denizens of our Earth.

Cece Heart is an inspiration activator and health, wellness enthusiast, writer, and community catalyzer for a dynamic eco-tech company. She works to help others participate in safeguarding the planet with drinkable water, organic natural food, chemical-free breathable air, and empowered, happy, healthy people.

The more she got involved in research and climate summits, the more she wanted to leave the planet better than she found it. She wants to help people down a healthy path in taking control of their surroundings with clarity and connection with getting in touch with nature.

As a Community Catalyzer, she works with her company, SEEDS, to build community and change the old way of thinking about ecology and sustainability as it relates to the world of finance and business.

For more information about Cece Heart and her work go to her website and blog.

For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. Our producer is Matthew Hunter.

Motherhood, Differently with Irene McKenna. In this episode, we sit down with Irene McKenna who is a parenting coach and founder of Irene McKenna Coaching. She aims her message towards moms ready to experience empowered motherhood.

Irene McKenna is an empowerment coach for moms, founder Irene McKenna LLC, the Empowered Mom Project, and organizes the Facebook community Thrive Motherhood all while being a mom herself.

She uses her experience to help mothers not lose themselves in their roles of "mom". Helping mothers learn how to use their unique experiences to be the best mom they can be. Pulling from personal experience as well as the wealth of information available and being forgiving to yourself when it doesn't turn out how those books promised it would.

She stresses the importance of moms showing up for themselves to be present for their family the way they are needed. Establishing a belief that moms deserve to be supported and the importance of self-care as a path to building a different kind of motherhood than the one we've been taught.

"The way we get to something different [in motherhood], competently, is a long drawn-out process of implementation [of gathered knowledge]"

"Stop focusing on the problems of what we don't have. We need to shift our mindset and outlook to what we desire in a way that we expect that it's inevitable if we do the work versus continuing to stand in the 'want want want' but seeing all the problems of why we don't get to have them."

"When we believe and trust in ourselves we find the best way to get there for us."

For more information about Irene McKenna go to Irene Mckenna Coaching, Thrive Motherhood Facebook community and her Thrive In Motherhood Podcast.

For musings on motherhood, here are some writings from over the years.

• The Complicated Lives of Mothers and Children
• SAHM to PSAHM to Not a SAHM
• The Price of Motherhood
• Wrapping up the Price of Motherhood

For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. Our producer is Matthew Hunter.