The hardest part of prioritizing yourself is starting, taking that first step. In this episode of the Calming Confectionery Podcast, we are talking to Shawn Every who is beginning her self-care journey after having been diagnosed with a chronic illness many years ago. We discuss her reasons for starting, what she is doing to stay on her journey, and what she wants you to know about starting your journey. Shawn is also an entrepreneur, so check out her website below and give her a follow on Instagram!

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It might sound strange, but accepting your negative emotions is essential for moving away from them. This is especially true about feeling guilty for disappointing others because you want, really need, to prioritize your self-care. In this episode, I discuss how to accept your guilt, the journaling framework that can support you in doing that, and how I can support you in your journey. Get it for free at the link below!

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Finding out that you have a chronic illness (or multiple chronic illnesses) understandably can cause you to grieve the previous version of you. In this episode, we are talking to India Sweatman about the catalyst of her chronic illnesses and how she finds time to make herself a priority in the midst of being a wife, a mother, and a caregiver for her aging parents. She also shares her story on her blog Butterfly Chronicles. Be sure to check it out and follow her on Instagram!

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The podcast has gone through a few iterations over the last couple of years. Now I finally feel like it is going to be in full alignment with who I am and what I can do to support you in your self-care journey. Not only am I going to be sharing more of my story but I am also going to be interviewing women just like you so that you can hear how they started their self-care journey and worked on managing their guilt. Tune in to hear more in details about this change!

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Humans are inherently negative. It's the reason why you can find all of the possible negative consequences of not putting yourself first. In this episode, I discuss how you can train your brain to recognize and focus on all of the positive reasons self-care is not only good for you but also those around you.

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Morning and evening routines are all the rage: Do this long list of things in the morning and this long list of things in the evening and you will have a more fulfilling life! But I bet you look at the things that people are doing in the morning and say to yourself, “I could never do all that! I barely have time to brush my hair and put on makeup…” And I totally get that! That’s why, in this episode, I break down how you can establish both a morning and evening routine that won’t make you feel overwhelmed and can be built upon over time. Plus, I offer you an even more in depth solution with the beta testing of my three 5-minute self-care guides and complimentary Self-care Roadmap call – all for less than what one guide is going to cost when it’s available to the public. DM me BETA on Instagram @calmingconfectionery to get started! Offer available until Friday, July 14, 2023.

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The "I don't have time for self-care" excuse is just that, an excuse! In this episode, I discuss the one thing that is likely taking up much of your precious time that could be used to take care of yourself. I also discuss how that one activity is likely affecting you beyond the time factor and how making one simple change will help you mentally. Let's start your self-care journey today in a way that will help you continue on it in daily activities that you will preselect that also won't take much time. You're good? Who came to mind when you listened to this episode? Share it with her!

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When I started my self-care journey after Chris had his surgery a year ago, I made 3 big mistakes. I don't want you to make those same mistakes on your journey, so in this episode I discuss those mistakes and what to do instead. This way, instead of starting and not continuing because of these mistakes, you start a seamless journey that helps you take better care of yourself, resulting in you taking better care of your responsibilities.

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Do you ever find yourself holding your breath or taking shallow breaths when you want to communicate a boundary to your family, friends, or someone from work? When you're really nervous or anxious your body feels heavy or you get light-headed? There's a scientific reason for this and in this episode I am sharing why taking deep breaths is essential to you managing your emotions and communicating your boundaries effectively.

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A few weeks ago I had a lovely conversation with Allie Brooke from The Growth Mindset Gal Podcast. She has so graciously allowed me to use the audio from that episode to add to my podcast. In this episode we answer the following questions: How can women begin to control their negative thoughts? How can women learn to process their emotions? What are some strategies women can use to become more comfortable with taking risks in life, career, etc... What are some self-care tips to help women catch their burnout before it happens?

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