Have you ever gone through something hard yet you find yourself waving and smiling like you're just fine? On the tails of my authenticity podcast I had this very experience in which I was behaving one way, but feeling another. In this Chai Talk we discuss the nuance of authenticity, building a tribe, and establishing a foundation of trust. Special mentions: Glennon Doyle Melton and Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

What does it feel like to have your insides match your outsides? To have your inner thoughts be reflected in your words and body language? It feels GOOD and it allows us to be truly ourselves in the world. The sweetest part is that it helps our people to know us better. Jump into this Chai Talk in which I share a funny story from our recent family vacation to show how important it is to be authentic. Curl up and enjoy!

Are you struggling with something? It's hard to be in that space where there are more questions than answers. In this Chai Talk I get real about what it has been like for me to struggle in this season. There is a ray of light at the end though! We know we're not meant to travel alone and we know that these lessons often guide us towards wisdom, compassion, and understanding in the end. Grab your favorite drink and let's cozy up to this hard topic.

I'm away on vacation this week and my goal is to move slower. Instead of doing our regular Chai Talk Podcast, we're going to enter a meditation that will help us be slow and soft. The meditation itself isn't slow, but hopefully it will calm your breath and center your heart. Enjoy!

Do you feel out of balance? Let's talk about how to live by our priorities instead of feeling scattered and overwhelmed. Remember, you get to choose how you want your life to feel. Tune in to get clear on what path you're choosing to walk on. Special reading from, "Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic For A Simpler, More Soulful Way Of Living" by Shauna Niequist.

Do you care if you're popular or not? It seems like a weird question, but how often do we adjust our topics of conversation or our clothes in order to please other people? In this podcast, we'll discuss the power of knowing ourselves and the consequences for showing up authentically. The goal is to show up as we are and to honor those members of our tribe that accept us wholeheartedly. Thanks for tuning in!

It's easy to be generous with people that we love, but what about those people that get under our skin? Can we be generous in our assumptions about their behaviors and intentions? To do that we have to set good boundaries so that we can come from a place of integrity. In this episode, I share a few passages from "Rising Strong" by Dr. Brené Brown. We also explore real life examples about how we can build empathy for others while protecting ourselves.

You know what I've noticed? We're hard on other women. But I think I know why...it's because we're even harder on ourselves. This Chai Talk is about changing our mindset to understand that there are enough seats at the table to share. Together we can light up a room. First, however, we have to start with being softer on ourselves. Listen in for how to practice self-compassion and how to uplift other women. When you win; I win.
Special mentions:
Jenn Prentice www.thisisthirtyfour.com
Dr. Brené Brown www.brenebrown.com

Let's talk about loneliness. We've all had the experience of being lonely. Maybe you're feeling lonely at this time in your life. In this podcast I offer 5 steps for moving from loneliness to connection. We discuss trust building (The Daring Way™ style), bravery, and staying open. Grab yourself a Chai and listen in.

We often act with the best of intentions without being intentional. This leads us to say "yes" to things we actually don't have time to do. When we're not clear, we can also behave in negative ways that we ultimately regret. Listen in to hear how living with intention keeps me grounded instead of reactive. There's a challenge for you at the end of this one!