Compassion As My Compass

A question I'm asked all the time- is yoga a religion? This week we'll talk about exactly what yoga is, and who can practice it based on their current religious beliefs. 

Everyone will face difficult times through their life. What matters most is what you do to get to the other side of those situations. This week we talk with Elly Pike of Little Things Blossom about how she used self care to navigate the struggles she has faced in her life. 

Burnout is something that so many people face but is not often talked about. There are an infinite number of things that each person has to balance every day between relationships, work, travel, money, rent, and so much more. It can be incredibly overwhelming at times and can lead to things like fatigue, sleeplessness, depression, and more. This week we speak with Briana Hollis about how she realized she was dealing with burnout and exactly what she did to manage and recover. 

This week I tell you about my first major solo trip, to Piraeus, Greece. I talk you through the things about this trip that caused me the absolute most struggle, how I navigated them, and how I've already seen the benefits of pushing through my discomfort. 

In an age where multi-tasking is a base line, and social media is a main focus of our lives, how do you take the time to be present each day and to really experience different moments in your life? How can you be sure that you are enjoying each and every experience you're having? This week we talk about a few simple things you can work into your life to be sure that you're truly being present. 

**My apologies for the late release! Greek wifi is a little more unstable than I anticipated :)

Self care means something different for everyone. But what happens when the typical self care routine isn't enough? What if it means a complete relocation? This week Claire, of ClaireBearBlogs.com, shares her story about moving from Korea to the United States and how it shaped her as a person. 

This week we talk all about the diet mindset. What habits to people adopt while starting a diet, and how can they hurt your progress? What mental shifts should you make to have safe, lasting success? Take a listen and we'll cover it all!

This week we talk to Monica Frederick of www.MonicaFrederick.com She shares her story with us and talks through exactly the steps she took to end all of the self limiting beliefs she used to be faced with and what she does in the present when faced with similar feelings. 

This week I'm joined by Samantha B of Seaweed and Diamonds. She walks us through how and why gratitude is such a significant part of her life and exactly what you need to do to begin to shift your mindset. 

Motherhood can bring a lot of pressure. Pressure to be the best mom, to raise your child the "right" way, to keep a perfect home, and so many more. These pressures can turn such a wonderful experience as motherhood into something very stressful. This week we talk to Catherine Wilde of Simply Joyful Journey about what you can do to be a happy mom and enjoy the every bit of the experience.