Be All You Are

In this episode, Kena reflects on the importance of taking breaks and the need for relaxation and rejuvenation. She shares her experience of dealing with challenging situations and the three options we have: change, leave, or accept. Kena also discusses the concept of work-life harmony and how we can prioritize different aspects of our lives. She highlights the personal growth that comes with entrepreneurship and encourages listeners to embrace challenges. Lastly, Kena challenges the notion of failure and suggests reframing it as redirection or information.

Takeaways

- Take breaks and prioritize relaxation to recharge and boost creativity.

- When faced with challenging situations, consider the options of change, leave, or accept.

- Instead of striving for work-life balance, aim for work-life harmony by prioritizing what feels right for you.

- Entrepreneurship offers personal growth and the opportunity to challenge yourself.

- Reframe failure as redirection or information, and choose how you perceive and respond to it.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Reflection on Breaks

(02:05) Dealing with Challenging Situations

(04:24) Acceptance and Resisting

(05:47) Work-Life Harmony

(09:05) Entrepreneurship as Personal Growth

(11:44) Reframing Failure

(14:19) Upcoming Guests and Workshop Series

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In this episode, and as part of her birthday celebrations, Kena reflects on eight enduring lessons she has learned over her 48 years.

These eight lessons will remind you that you have the agency to create your own beautiful experience on your unique path regardless of what life throws your way.

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In this week's episode, Kena shares the final session of her 6-day workshop series, A Call to Courage. In the workshop, Kena encourages participants to evaluate their relationship with risk and make bold moves. She shares her personal experience of losing (almost) everything and emphasizes the importance of living to the full expression of oneself. Kena also leads us through a visualization exercise that will help you imagine your beautiful unique future and asks questions to help you identify limiting beliefs and reframe them.

Key Takeaways:

• Evaluate your relationship with risk and make bold moves
• Live to the full expression of yourself
• Find support and community to fast-track your personal growth
• Identify and reframe limiting beliefs

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Chapters:

• (00:00) Introduction to A Call to Courage
• (03:43) Inside Be All You Are
• (05:10) Sharing on Group Calls
• (06:03) Supporting Different Phases in Life
• (07:00) Investing in Personal Growth
• (08:56) Timing and Commitment
• (09:50) The Investment
• (12:11) Ordering Off the Menu
• (13:57) Making a Plan
• (15:19) Recap of the Week
• (19:06) Visualization Exercise
• (26:16) Sharing with a Friend
• (28:17) Feeling Grateful
• (34:27) If I Couldn't Fail
• (36:30) Identifying Limiting Beliefs
• (37:32) Reframing Limiting Beliefs
• (39:54) Next Steps
• (45:20) The Cost of Not Taking Action
• (49:39) Final Thoughts

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This episode is a replay of Day 1 of Kena's workshop series A Call to Courage. In this session, Kena shares why it is so important that we get clear about what we want.

She also covers:

• 3 Reasons why it can be so challenging to get clear on what we want
• 3 Reasons why it's so important that we get there and OWN what we want
• 3 Tips to begin getting clear today if what you want feels like a grey zone at the moment
• Understanding that the path to clarity is a process but if we start today, we gain momentum quickly!
• Understanding that how we want to feel is more important than what we want, because ultimately what we want is a feeling and there are many paths to that feeling.

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In this episode, Kena shares three things that deeply transformed her life. She starts by announcing a workshop series called A Call to Courage.

Kena then discusses life as a journey and the importance of embracing challenges and personal growth. She emphasizes the significance of investing in oneself and the impact it can have on personal transformation. Kena also highlights the role of community and friendships in supporting one's journey. Lastly, she shares her experience with plant medicine and its profound effect on her perspective and personal growth.

Takeaways:

• Life is a continuous journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
• Investing in oneself is crucial for personal transformation and achieving one's potential.
• Building a supportive community and cultivating meaningful friendships can greatly enhance one's journey.
• Exploring alternative methods, such as plant medicine, can provide profound insights and facilitate personal growth.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Workshop Announcement
• 04:52 Life as a Journey
• 09:38 Investing in Yourself
• 17:13 Community and Friendships
• 20:56 Plant Medicine
• 26:17 Conclusion and Workshop Reminder

Join me for my workshop series, A Call to Courage: https://www.allyouare.ca/courage

Tune in to my episode on my plant medicine journey:

• On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/be-all-you-are/id1670946561?i=1000634107873
• On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/57PvkzTaWjOKYwlw7vZPWk?si=74a12688d88d4276

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In this conversation, Dr. Julia Sen, also known as the Possibility Psychologist, discusses with our host Kena the importance of parenting and building resilience in children and in ourselves. She shares insights on how parents can support their children by making them feel seen and understood by first, acknowledging our own feelings. Dr. Sen also introduces her program, the I Believe in You League, which helps South Asian parents break generational patterns and raise unconditionally confident kids.

She emphasizes the importance of play and grounding techniques in reconnecting with one's inner voice and intuition. Lastly, Dr. Sen discusses the challenges and opportunities of navigating midlife changes.

Key Takeaways:

• Parents can support their children by making them feel seen and understood.
• The I Believe in You League program helps South Asian parents break generational patterns and raise unconditionally confident kids.
• Play and grounding techniques are essential in reconnecting with one's inner voice and intuition.
• Navigating midlife changes requires self-compassion and embracing the opportunity for personal growth. Experience and wisdom come with age.
• Finding clarity and purpose takes time and exploration.
• Being present and grounded in each role you play allows you to bring your full self to everything.

Chapters

• (00:00) Introduction and Possibility Psychologist
• (04:03) Parenting and Resilience
• (08:43) I Believe in You League
• (25:26) Connecting to Inner Voice and Intuition
• (32:58) Navigating Midlife Changes
• (41:30) Shift in Work and Direction
• (43:34) Embracing Experience and Wisdom
• (44:00) Finding Clarity and Purpose
• (45:23) Sharing and Collaborating
• (46:21) Raising Confident Kids
• (47:46) Being All You Are
• (49:19) Being Present and Grounded
• (50:47) The Habit of Heart

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• Register for A Call to Courage: https://shopallyouare.ca/products/courage
• Learn more about all you are: https://www.allyouare.ca
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kena_allyouare/
• Connect on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenaparanjape/
• Sign up for my Sunday Note: https://www.allyouare.ca/sunday-note

Connect with Dr. Julia Sen

• Her website: https://drjuliasen.com/
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliasen/

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In this episode, Kena discusses embracing your journey and creating a new story for yourself. She shares the quote by Carl Jung that life really begins at 40 and explains how this resonates with her own experiences. Kena emphasizes that it's never too late to explore and discover your purpose, and that the research phase of life is essential for self-discovery. She encourages listeners to keep trying new things and not to feel behind in their journey. Kena also addresses common concerns that arise during this phase of life.

Takeaways

- Your past does not dictate your future; you have the power to choose your own path.

- The research phase of life, which typically occurs in your 40s, is a time of self-discovery and breaking free from external pressures.

- It's never too late to explore and discover your purpose; keep trying new things and allow yourself to be a novice.

- Don't compare yourself to others or feel behind in your journey; you are right on time.

- Embrace change and transformation when things in life start to fall apart.

- Find hope in destruction, as it is a necessary part of the process of creating something new.

- Reframe aging and realize that as we grow older, our possibilities actually expand.

Chapters

• (00:00) Introduction and Workshop Announcement
• (02:02) Embracing Your Journey
• (05:22) Research Phase of Life
• (08:13) Creating a New Story
• (12:35) Finding Purpose and Fulfillment
• (13:37) Main Message: Keep Exploring
• (14:02) Common Concerns in this Phase of Life

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In this solo episode, Kena shares the five lessons she learned in 2023 and is taking into 2024. The lessons include the importance of effort over outcome, prioritizing health, embracing the unknown, appreciating the present moment, and the power of decision-making. Kena encourages listeners to take action, appreciate their lives, and make bold decisions to create the life they desire.

Takeaways

Effort matters more than outcome. Focus on the daily effort you put in towards your goals.

Prioritize your health above all. Take care of your sleep, nutrition, and movement.

Embrace the unknown and take action. You won't know until you try, and when you try, you will know.

Deeply appreciate where you are in life and how far you've come.

The most important step in making something happen is deciding it's going to happen. Have conviction and commitment to your goals.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

04:01 Lesson 1: Effort Matters More Than Outcome

10:00 Lesson 2: Health Above All

17:26 Lesson 3: You Won't Know Until You Try?

22:10 Lesson 4: Deeply Appreciating Where You Are

27:40 Lesson 5: The Power of Decision

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In this episode, our last one for the year, I share my tips for navigating the holiday season with peace and grace. Each of us has access to stillness within us and in this short episode I share three practices to protect your inner peace. I also welcome a very special guest (you'll have to tune in to find out who!)

If you're interested in learning more about the programs I mention in this episode, please book a connect call with me using this link: https://calendly.com/kena_co/connect-call

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In this episode, I'm getting extra real with you. We are less than a month away from a new year. Before you start thinking about your dreams and goals for 2024, I encourage you to listen to this episode. In it, I share my belief that each of us is here for a unique purpose and explore how we can uncover what that is. I also emphasize what happens when we ignore our path. Tune in and send me at DM @kena_allyouare - I want to know what came up for you. If this episode resonates with you, forward it to a friend or take a screenshot and share it on instagram.

I also share in this episode that I'm closing down the shop side of my business for good at the end of this month! You can shop the entire collection of loungewear including our bestselling robes for 60% OFF using code GOODBYE60.

You can shop here: https://shopallyouare.ca

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