Because, Why Not?

Social Media. What a blessing! What a curse! It's such a significant part of the world we live in and the way in which we communicate today. And yet, are we placing too much importance on it? Are we basing our own self worth on the number of likes we are receiving? How do we change our behavior or is that even necessary? There don't seem to be any easy answers but being more mindful about how and when we post and our personal relationship with social media is certainly one worth exploring in order that we feel more happy and connected in real life. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL29wcmFoLXN1cGVyc291bC1jb252ZXJzYXRpb25z&episode=Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwL2ZadkJOQjI3enZVRkM1aUUtUU5kVDZsc0NMblFJZHRLZFlDbDgzNjZXU3c Email me: [email protected]

Do you ever feel like an imposter in your own life? Like, who do I think I am to be doing or saying or feeling this thing? Who is going to believe me if I don't believe myself? Self doubt creeps in when we are listening to the fear our ego is feeling rather than letting our true selves, our inner brings, our hearts lead the way. Hitting the proverbial "wall" is normal. Identifying what you need to do to take a breath and move forward without self-criticism or toxic thoughts is crucial.

Mom Guilt! Let's agree to give it the old heve ho, shall we? We make ourselves feel so guilty for what? Taking Time for ourselves? Working? Breathing? We've got to stop. We are deserving of every bit of SELF CARE we create for ourselves as moms and women. Can we make more of an effort to slow down, breathe, be mindful, be kind to ourselves and give ourselves what we need? If we don't then who will?

The Vulnerability Hangover is real! What is it? That dark, uncomfortable, scary, forboding feeling when you've "put yourself out there". We all know it, we've all felt it. But what we know now is that vulnerability is not weakness (Thank you, Brene Brown!) but rather bravery! The hangover doesn't last, but the positive impact of our willingness to be brave does. Go out and be great!

What are you facing resistance against in your life? Are you creating the resistance? When we face resistance, it is our fear talking. But it's important to move through fear, discomfort, and triggering situations in order to allow the good things in. In order to allow growth, change, learning, transformation. Stop Resisting, start allowing! Send thoughts and feedback to [email protected] and please review this podcast wherever you listen! Song mentioned: Remind Me by Emily King. Instagram account mentioned: @napalmquist

Welcome to Season 2 of the Because Why Not Podcast! Are you ready to take a Leap of Faith in your own life? What's stopping you? Today Grace talks about your relationship with yourself and how it's the most important one to nurture, especially if you're wanting to take a Leap.

*We apologize for the technical issues in this podcast but it's really worth a listen. Did you know that in the US, 129 people die each day by suicide? That's 47,000 annually in the US and 800,000 people annually globally. Courtney Hughes is an expert in QPR Suicide Prevention Training (and also happens to be Grace's BFF). Today she shares practical and proven tools for any one of us to use to help prevent a suicide from taking place. If you or someone else you know needs help, call the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or Safe2Tell at 877-542-7233.

Who could have imagined that a hilarious Canadian television comedy would hide within it's brilliant comedic fibres one of the most important life lessons there is? Grace has been binging Schitt's Creek and in so doing has laughed her way to some meaningful realizations about the Rose family's struggles as they relate to her own life and how the worst thing that ever happens to you may in fact turn out to be your greatest gift.

Grace has done something she never in a million years thought she would do and that is that she has been living alcohol free for over 6 months now. Listen as she describes her life with and without alcohol and shares thoughts, resources, and ALL of the feelings about finding herself unexpectedly, happily, sober.

As a brief follow up to last episode, Grace clarifies and strengthens the message that we do not need for other people to be a certain way in order that we may feel good. We can maintain our own good feeling place and high vibrations regardless of how those around us behave.