In this episode Mare and Tara discuss

Tara shares her struggle with choosing the right focus for the month and the importance of understanding the reasons behind her choices. She reflects on the heavy feelings associated with health-related goals and the constant pressure to prioritize them.

Mare encourages Tara to shift her focus to pleasure and play instead of solely concentrating on health-related goals. She suggests that Tara give herself permission to set aside heavily loaded goals as her only focus and prioritize activities that bring joy and lightness.

The conversation highlights the significance of balancing serious commitments with moments of fun and creativity,

The episode concludes with both Tara and Mare feeling inspired to incorporate more play, joy, and creativity into their lives. How much pleasure can you stand in your life?

In this episode Mare and Tara have a conversation with Lisa about her involvement with Conscious Connections Circle, a group that focuses on personal growth and supportive connections. Lisa shares her journey and the significant milestones she has reached thanks to the group. She states the impact her goals have made on her life trajectory, including enduring her struggles with fertility, and accomplishing her desire to become a mother. Lisa also talks about other goals from her list, such as meeting her favorite hockey player, Joe Sackick and starting her own business on Etsy making wreaths.
She discusses the importance of stating clear, detailed intentions, and how her continual goal 'finding my voice' has evolved over time. Lisa also voices her hopes for the future, which involve advancing her career and health.
The conversation ends with Lisa highlighting the benefits she has experienced from the Conscious Connections Circle, including support during life’s highs and lows, achieving seemingly impossible goals, and fostering lifelong friendships. Through the podcast, she encourages others to consider joining such supportive, life-changing groups.
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In this episode we have a conversation with Beth. We discuss her thoughts about being part of a Conscious Connection Circle, where she has shared and formed deep connections with a diverse group of women. Beth describes details about how her Living Intentions List has helped her set and achieve unique personal and professional goals. She talks about her career in education and her aspirations to disrupt systems for the better. Beth also shares some of her Living Intention items, tangible accomplishments, and her dreams, which include the invention of a recycle-ready machine for a sustainable future. Beth encourages listeners to dream bigger than they can imagine and trust that the Universe will figure out "how" those dreams will be realized. She says that the Conscious Connection Circle has enriched her life and relationships, encouraging self-discovery and personal growth.

In this episode we engage in a lively conversation with Kristi about the Living Intentions List. Kristi shares her journey through the  experience, discussing how it has impacted her life and helped her achieve numerous goals she had set for herself. She talks about her realization of growing older and accumulating wisdom over the years, and her adventures in Nova Scotia. She shed light on her life's important segments, like furthering her education and moving locations. Kristi shares her struggles with her sister and her difficulty adjusting to her new home in Texas. Despite these challenges, she discusses finding a sense of peace and acceptance, navigating through difficult times, and broadening her perspective. Kristi emphasizes the importance of setting detailed and meaningful goals through Conscious Connections Circles and the progress she's been making in her current goals: championing self-care, starting and completing writing tasks, and engaging in daily walks. Kristi describes the impact that having a Living Intentions List with supportive friends has had on her life. What if you can have the life you really want?

In this episode we have a candid conversation with Kathryn, the founder of Restoration Ranch Colorado, on the impact that participating in a Conscious Connections Circle has on her work for the first responder community. Kathryn discusses how it has helped her cope with the loss of her husband, supported her personal growth, and allowing her dreams to rise. We learn about Restoration Ranch Colorado, an organization Kathryn established to provide relief and aid to first responders. She shares insights into her organization's mission, the challenges faced by first responders, and her ambitious future plans. The conversation encapsulates Kathryn's determination to turn her own tragedy into a triumph which helps others. Learn more here:

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In this episode we share how life is better because we are in Conscious Connection Circle conversations with other women.  These circles are safe spaces where individuals can communicate openly, share their struggles, dreams, and vulnerabilities without the fear of judgment or rejection.
Tara, shares her experiences about how being in such a circle has changed her life. The process has helped her be more empathetic, communicative, and self-aware. She added that it has also helped her deal with loneliness and empowered her to articulate herself effectively with family and friends.
Mare, discusses the transformative impact of 'Conscious Connection Circles' on her life. She mentions how it has enabled her to build stronger, more meaningful relationships with her family and feel more connected to others in general.
We both stress how these circles, while not a replacement for therapy, can be a powerful tool for personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. We share anecdotes of applying insights gained from these circles, discussing a difficult situation involving another mother and their daughter's friendship, and the ongoing challenges and emotions this has stirred up.
This conversation highlights the propensity of Conscious Connection Circles participation to foster deep, supportive friendships and turn challenging life circumstances into opportunities for personal evolution and growth.

Connection matters and has made our lives better.

In this episode our conversation revolves around a wall painting project that Tara has been struggling to complete. We discuss the obstacles that have been created in her mind, such as the desire for perfection and the fear of failure or judgment. Tara realizes the need to let go of perfectionism and embrace a more playful and experimental approach to the project. We also acknowledge the importance of seeking support and asking for help. The conversation concludes with Tara feeling reinvigorated and motivated to continue working on the wall project with the assistance of others.