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Today we're revisiting a conversation with Eilie Reid, a yoga and meditation coach who integrates Ayurveda into her practices, on aligning with natural rhythms to transform your well-being. 

In this episode, we’ll explore how seasonality and spirality influence our energy and focus throughout the year and our lives. Learn how to embrace a slower pace during certain seasons, prioritize self-care, and adapt your productivity to the natural ebb and flow of your energy levels.

We explore the challenges of maintaining consistent productivity, especially in areas with strong seasonal changes. Find out why what we often see as disorders could actually be a misalignment with our natural rhythms, and how traditional activities like gardening and connecting with local farmers can offer profound insights into these cycles. 

We offer practical advice on setting personalized self-care routines that respect your individual needs and rhythms, and how "nervous system hygiene" is a pathway to better balance and well-being.

Finally, we delve into the deeper ideas of continuously learning to be oneself and embracing the cyclical nature of life and memory. 

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In this episode, I share candid anecdotes on adapting daily routines to carve out moments for self-care and stress reduction. Recently, I had to pause my usual routine to prioritize someone else, which highlighted the importance of recognizing and adjusting our priorities as they change. 

I discuss how trying to do everything at once doesn’t work and emphasize focusing on one priority at a time. Whether it's growth, rest, career, or personal connections, different times call for different priorities.

I also highlight the importance of choosing yourself as a priority and provide actionable advice on aligning your actions with your priorities. This includes practical steps like auditing your time to ensure you’re directing your energy with intention. 

Embrace adaptability and discover how small, intentional changes can lead to a more balanced life. Tune in to learn how to manage your time and energy effectively, allowing you to navigate life's demands with greater ease and fulfillment.

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In this episode, we explore how resisting our reality and fighting against what has already happened can lead to stress and unhappiness. When our expectations don’t match reality, we often waste energy wishing things were different, which only increases our dissatisfaction.

Inspired by Carl Jung’s idea that "what we resist persists," we discuss how focusing on what we don’t want can make those things stick around even more. By resisting, we direct our energy and attention to these unwanted experiences, perpetuating a cycle of negative emotions.

We also examine the protective patterns we develop to avoid pain and how these can trap us in feelings of sadness, anger, and anxiety. By viewing these emotions objectively and learning from them, we can break free from their grip.

Listeners are encouraged to take responsibility for their thoughts, actions, and the meanings they attach to their experiences. By practicing acceptance—not as resignation but as acknowledgment of reality—we can begin to align our actions with our true intentions and desires.

To wrap up, I challenge you to notice where you are attaching to thoughts or feelings and the meanings you assign to them. With this awareness, you can start taking actions that lead to a more peaceful and intentional life. 

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In today's episode we talk about the power of acceptance in resilience. learning to recognize and acknowledge challenges without judgment can profoundly impact our ability to manage stress and anxiety. 

Acceptance isn't about loving the situation but understanding it deeply enough to let go of resistance and shift our focus towards actionable steps toward useful and usable tools for what to do right now. 

Learn how to harness self-awareness and distinguish between active and resigning acceptance in our journey towards mental well-being. We'll delve into practical techniques for self-regulation and highlight the physiological benefits of acceptance. 

By understanding and embracing "what is," we open the door to intentional, forward-moving choices, adaptive coping strategies, and ultimately, a healthier relationship with our life experiences. 

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Can our thoughts really reshape our physical state? find out in this special throwback episode from August 2021, where we dive into the connection between your thoughts and your nervous system health. 

We'll explore how neuroplasticity empowers our brains to adapt and grow with every new experience, and how our thoughts can directly influence our nervous system. You'll learn the impact that stress and fear can have on our hormonal responses, and learn how shifting your perception of danger can improve your physical health. 

This episode offers practical insights on managing your thoughts as a tool to unlearn harmful behaviors and beliefs. We'll discuss the importance of prioritizing self-growth, changing negative thoughts, and breaking free from environments and relationships that no longer serve you. 

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How do you react to stress and discomfort? 

Could your coping mechanisms use some fine-tuning? 

In today’s episode, we’re exploring how dealing with discomfort can help us grow stronger and more resilient.

We’ll start with a simple yet powerful example: cold plunges. For some, the mere thought of cold can trigger stress and anger. We’ll use this to dive deeper into how we often react to discomfort and stress in our lives.

Join me to discuss personal stories and practical tips on building stress tolerance, whether through cold showers, exercise, or other challenges. Learn how small, intentional steps can help you manage discomfort, stay calm, and better understand yourself and your reactions.

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Discover how therapists can better care for themselves while supporting others with our special guest, Chris McDonald, a holistic therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, and author.

Chris shares invaluable insights on the necessity of self-care for those who hold space for others' emotional and traumatic experiences. Learn how incorporating personal practices like yoga and mindfulness can elevate the authenticity and effectiveness of these techniques when applied in therapy sessions. Chris also delves into her mission of training therapists to integrate yoga into their professional work, emphasizing the crucial role of nervous system regulation in fostering a healthier therapeutic environment.

Chris shares the benefits of processing rather than resisting emotions, helping to ease the nervous system and reduce stress. We discuss practical techniques for inviting and allowing emotions to flow naturally and explore the integration of holistic approaches such as Qigong and art therapy.

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BBR Episode #151: Busting the Myths of MIndfulness and Meditation: A talk with Addie Dihelster

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Today we're sifting through the layers  layers of misunderstanding around mental health and self-care. Shifting towards an understanding that health is not a state of being, it is an action, skills to be practiced. 

Health is not an identity, it is the result of consistent actions. We'll get into the challenges of stress and anxiety, learning that state regulation as a skill to be honed rather than a state of being or a way to force discomfort away. 

Maintaining health in your body is oven overlooked as maintenance for your mental health as well. Understanding how you work, how your physiology works, is essential to creating and sustaining wellbeing.  

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After wrestling with the cultural expectation to prioritize intellect over emotion, I've come to a profound realization about the power of embracing our feelings, especially in moments of stress and joy. 

Today we navigate the complex terrain of our emotional world, where I share my journey of self-discovery and the transformative impact of acknowledging every feeling that arises. We explore the idea of "foreboding joy," a term brought to light by the insightful Brené Brown, and discuss why allowing ourselves to bask in happiness without fear is essential for our emotional well-being.

Through the lens of my own experiences in therapy and the Manage Your Stress mentorship, I'll reveal the life-changing benefits of developing an emotional vocabulary and the importance of nervous system hygiene. 

It's time to challenge societal norms dictating which feelings are valid, particularly for women, and to arm ourselves with the practical tools necessary for stress management and emotional regulation. 

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Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath you, not from an earthquake, but from an internal revelation? This is the journey Allison Guilbault, licensed therapist and mindset coach, walks us through—a journey marked by resilience, dedication, and a profound shift from the high-stakes world of forensic psychology to the empowering realm of  coaching women toward self-liberation. 

Allison's story is a vivid illustration of the power held in personal choice, an invaluable blueprint for anyone on the precipice of their own transformative leap.

Embarking on a career in a male-dominated field like the FBI can be a daunting venture, but as Allison reveals, the lessons learned and skills honed can become treasured assets in the seemingly disparate field of mental health care. 

Detail orientation and the art of inquiry are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to transferable skills that Allison has seamlessly woven into her therapy practice. This episode peels back the layers on how embracing adaptability, shattering limiting beliefs, and harnessing one's diverse background can propel us forward, not just professionally but personally. 

Allison steers us into the heart of self-advocacy, confidence, and the complex dance between anxiety and self-assurance. Through her own narrative and the stories of those she's coached, Alison illuminates the importance of setting boundaries, shedding shame, and cultivating a sense of worth that is impervious to societal pressures. 

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