Do you feel like every time life is going great, a challenge or hardship inevitably shows up? It is in these moments that we can choose to be better, or bitter. 

Today, I am talking about the moments in life where we can choose to be better or bitter. When life throws us challenges, it can be easy to allow them to take you down and dim your light. However, each of these challenges are actually brought into our life as moments of growth where we can elevate ourselves and continue to shine our light. Challenges are empowering moments where we have a choice to see the negative or the positive, and when we choose the latter we can overcome anything. 

Tune in and listen to episode 22 of Cope & Land to learn about the recent challenges that I have been going through, what I learned from reading The High 5 Habit, how you can begin to see the positive in hardships, and why there is a beautiful peace that comes when you choose to be better over bitter. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• A recent challenge I’ve gone through (3:00)
• About The High 5 Habit (6:00)
• That there is a lesson learned in everything (11:17)
• The peace that comes with choosing better over bitter (14:10)

Resources Mentioned 

• Book - The High 5 Habit 

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“Without tears, the soul has no rainbow” In life, tough lessons are necessary in order for our soul to shine as our highest and best self. 

Today, I am excited to share with you part 2 of the incredible conversation with my mentor, friend, breast cancer survivor, and thought leader, Rivka. In Part 1, Rivka and I spoke about why the way we were parented influences us for the rest of our lives, stories from my past, why we all strive for connection at our core, and so much more. This continuation of our conversation highlights Rivka’s powerful understanding of energy, healing, and personal growth.

Tune in and listen to episode 21 of Cope & Land to learn about the power of perspective, to embrace and receive the lessons that come with change, how to reassure yourself that the shoe doesn’t have to drop, the personal boundaries that Rivka sets for herself and her energy, and so much more. Take this time to reflect and recenter yourself so you can move through life with acceptance and grace on your journey. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• What it means when someone is unable to show gratitude (3:35)
• Why Rivka believes that grief lasts forever (6:35)
• How to reassure yourself that the shoe doesn’t have to drop (17:57)
• The personal boundaries that Rivka has set for herself (27:38)
• A centering exercise (35:01)

Connect with Rivka

• Facebook 

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“Life doesn’t have to be a constant root canal.” These wise words from my guest today are ones we all need to be reminded of.

Today, I am excited to be joined again by my mentor, friend, breast cancer survivor, and thought leader, Rivka. Rivka has incredible insights around spirituality, energy, manifestation, and so many other incredible tools we can all apply in our lives to achieve ultimate personal growth. Our conversation is full of so many nuggets of wisdom that it will be split into two episodes, with this being Part 1.

Tune in and listen to episode 20 of Cope & Land to learn why the way we were parented influences us for the rest of our lives, stories from my past, my reflection on a recent lesson I learned while parenting my daughter, why we all strive for connection at our core, and so much more. It’s time for us all to stop waiting for the shoe to drop and to live life in the pursuit of growth! 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why connection is at our core (4:16)
• How the way we were parented influences who we are as adults (5:37)
• The ways that we become comfortably numb (9:01)
• My recent parenting lesson (21:19)
• How the frequency of our names holds our energy (30:58)

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“Speak your mind and the rest will follow”  I truly believe that speaking your truth will change your life, relationships, and parenting for the better. 

Today, I am talking about the importance of speaking your truth. Have you been silenced by others throughout your life and are afraid to share your opinions? Too many times we silence ourselves when there is conflict in our lives and relationships, creating suffering, when really these moments of conflict are the most pivotal moments of change. If you’re willing to have tough conversations, you will learn that there is a way to navigate them with transparency, and honesty in a way that is still kind. Agreeing to disagree can bring amazing life lessons, open your eyes to new perspectives, and even strengthen your connections with others. 

Tune in and listen to episode 19 of Cope & Land to learn why I believe it is important to speak your truth, about the period in my life where I silenced myself, why it’s important for me to speak my truth as a mother, what tends to happen if we don’t speak up, and why you should begin to speak your truth today. I encourage you to live every day with no shame around being wrong or in disagreement because life is too short to be silenced!  

In this episode, you will learn:

• The different kinds of silence we experience (2:17)
• When I began to hold my voice back (4:23)
• How speaking your truth creates higher connections (10:18)
• What happens if we don’t speak up (15:47)

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I believe we have to check out to check back in. If you have recently found yourself feeling exhausted, empty, and overwhelmed, take time to check back in with yourself and take the action needed to fill your own cup so you can check back in.

Today, I am talking about how staying connected to yourself is necessary in order to show up as the best version of yourself for the other people within your life. When we view self-care as a rare luxury, we are left feeling overworked, tired, and ill-equipped to juggle every aspect of our life at once. We need to make sure that we are consistently filling our own cups first before we fill others. Take time to assess how you are caring for yourself to make sure you are in tune with your mind, body, spirit, and overall well-being. Prioritize your relationship with yourself first and don’t feel guilty about it, you are worth it. 

Tune in and listen to episode 18 of Cope & Land to learn why I recently had to check out to check back in, the different activities and tools that I use in order to connect back with myself, how to fuel your mind to create a fulfilling life, and more. With the hustle and bustle of life, it is easy to put our well-being on the back burner, so if you needed a reminder to schedule in self-care today, this episode is it. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The three houses we all need to possesses within ourselves (4:10)
• Ways that I connect back with myself (6:10)
• How to fuel to your mind (12:22)
• Why I checked out to check back in (20:18)

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Whatever the tasks, do them slowly with ease and mindfulness. It’s time that we all stop moving at 100 miles per hour and begin to relax, simplify, and live our life with intention. Rather than taking on each task with the goal of getting it over with, embrace the present and soak in each moment. 

Today, I am talking about ways that we can all rewire our minds from feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied with life to replacing those feelings with joy and a sense of enhanced presence. After a summer of rest and relaxation, I am taking the feelings of calm and peace with me into the fall as my family and I navigate the rush of new activities - and I think each of you should as well. When you are moving through life stressed and unhappy while trying to check off your task list, you are missing out on precious life moments with the people that you care about. Slow down, simplify, and begin to enjoy every single experience with a fresh perspective!

Tune in and listen to episode 17 of Cope & Land to learn how I have transitioned from someone who let daily stress rule my mood and into someone that seeks out peace and the simple pleasures. I dive into the tools and practices that have helped me maintain this state of being which you can apply to your own life. Take a deep breath, relax, and listen in to learn why you deserve to slow down. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How I am operating from a place of calm moving forward (2:35)
• To discover if you are truly living in the present moment (7:19)
• My tools and practices to reflect on how you are living (9:40)
• To eliminate what is not bringing you happiness (16:24)
• A daily self-check that you can do throughout your day (22:20)

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When the moment calls for it, are you able to open up and be real and honest? Or do you live your life in a performative way, never wanting to let anyone catch you sweat or falter? What does true authenticity and transparency look like to you, and how much value do you place on those qualities? For some of us, learning to be more willing to share can be a struggle, but when we’re actually able to let our vulnerabilities show, it opens up a whole new world. 

Today, I welcome my very smart and very funny friend, Jennifer Leath. She’s a mother and homeschool teacher of five, a wife of 19 years, a former Army brat, and a first time podcast guest. We share our passion for network marketing, and through it she’s truly achieved her dream job. Jennifer is real, transparent, and never afraid to share her truth, and I can’t wait for you to get to know her.    

Tune in and listen to episode 16 of Cope & Land. Jennifer and I talk about her struggle and embarrassment surrounding a major weight gain, the products that brought her back from that time, and how adoption changed her and her family’s lives in the most amazing way.  We also bond over our strong leadership skills, the masks we wear to protect ourselves, and the incredible rewards of fostering your children’s independence. 

Some questions I ask:

• How do you plan to pass down your openness to your children? (05:16)
• What are some of your biggest trying moments where you felt like you were failing? (10:07)
• Did you make the decision as a family to adopt another child? (17:28)
• Do you make your kids finish what they’ve started? (40:04)
• Where does your sense of humor come from? What do you find funny in life? (45:59)

In this episode, you will learn:

• Jennifer’s theory on why she feels so comfortable being open, honest, and authentic (03:20)
• What Jennifer’s childhood was like growing up with a very young mom (07:25)
• How the adoption process changed her and her family’s day-to-day (19:21)
• What it was like to grow up as an Army brat with a dad who was deployed (25:03)
• How Jennifer’s life and sense of self changed for the better after she turned 40 (30:27)
• How encouraging your kids to step out of their comfort zone prepares them for real life (37:50)

People mentioned:

• Alita Langford music

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• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

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Are you living the life you thought you were meant to—that everyone always told you to strive for—but still find yourself dissatisfied? Maybe even like the walls are closing in? So many of us set goals and ambitions for ourselves based on what we think our desires are (or what we think they should be), yet once we achieve them, we still find ourselves unhappy. What if you finally cut the cord on that boring slog of a corporate job or your unhappy, unfulfilling relationship and finally, for the first time, allowed yourself to explore yourself and your passions with absolute freedom?

Today, I welcome Nadine Grace, a certified master life coach and certified Reiki master with over 50,000 hours invested in personal growth. She was born and raised in Jamaica and emigrated here to the US when she was 17 years old, and she is passionate about living her life on purpose, with purpose. Nadine is also the host of the podcast Universal Grace and uses her platform to spread a message of purpose and passion, while also giving listeners the tools and skills needed to navigate their unique paths. 

Tune in and listen to episode 15 of Cope & Land. Nadine and I talk about the Law of Attraction, our mutual love for The Secret, and how we as human beings have the ability to do or be anything we desire.  We also discuss how Nadine felt after she left her career path in order to raise her son and the joys—and challenges!—of being a momma. 

Some questions I ask:

• What is your overall message? And how did that come about for you? (04:25)
• What do you believe was the real deep spike within you driving that hunger for more? (11:30)
• How do you start your morning each morning? What does that look like? (19:27)
• How does someone who’s brand new to the idea start to gain their power back and learn to love themselves? (32:16)
• Who is your “desert island” podcast guru, if you had to listen to just one for the rest of your life? (35:35)

In this episode, you will learn:

• How quitting her unfulfilling office job was just the push Nadine needed to find her true purpose (05:51)
• That limiting beliefs are acquired, not born (12:49)
• That whatever we're experiencing on the outside is what we created on the inside, because we're the creators (17:23)
• Why Nadine believes in saying her affirmations—out loud, in the mirror! (22:28)
• The project Nadine is currently working on and the very personal reason why she’s so excited to see it come to fruition (39:21)

Resources mentioned:

• The Help (movie)
• Wayne Dyer 

Connect with Nadine:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Universal Grace podcast

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Imagine a world where fear and anxiety are a thing of the past and you're living a loving, expansive, abundant, and powerful life. Imagine being able to disconnect and detach from the negative energy in your life and connect to your true self. What if there was something inside of you, already there, that could bring you all of this—if you just became a little more attuned to your intuition, inner wisdom, and faith?

Today, I welcome Claudette Anderson, the creator of The Truth Method, lover of your soul, warrior for your freedom, and a beautiful being in my life. She's an intuitive and successful business owner, an author, and an investor who is passionate for everyone to remember their true power and their purpose. 

Tune in and listen to episode 14 of Cope & Land. Claudette and I talk about realizing that the true power comes from within ourselves, why taking responsibility is one of the most powerful things we can do, and the battle with serious illness and the long journey that’s brought her to where she is now. We also discuss how the path to truth is never-ending, and how our brains are like a computer—and how we can use that to our advantage 

Some questions I ask:

• What do you do? What is the truth and how do you find it? (05:54)
• How can we learn the truth about what our subconscious is telling us? (12:27)
• Can you describe the steps we can take to start exploring our potential truth? (17:44)
• Why are we giving our power away when we look for it outside ourselves? (26:10)
• Can you tell me an example of a time that someone else has compelled you to act in a certain way? (39:17)
• If someone's listening right here at this moment, and they're going, “Well, that just sounds crazy!” what would you say?

In this episode, you will learn:

• How one particular event lead me to Claudette and her wisdom (03:31)
• Claudette’s amazing story of healing and what that truth looked like for her (08:00)
• To make a mistake, learn, course correct, and grow (11:58)
• Why our gut is considered our second brain and the ties between physical and emotional health (15:05)
• How Claudette’s way of truth is accessible to everyone—not just the religious (30:50)
• The Law of Assumption: whatever you assume will be true (41:36)

Connect with Claudette:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• The Truth Method podcast
• Beyond Your Best Plan podcast

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When you give to others, do you find yourself expecting something back in return? Are you constantly burnt out and exhausted because you’re constantly giving more than you’re keeping for yourself? Have you ever considered a break up… with these self-destructive habits? It just might be time to stop basing your life on the wants of those around you and to finally show up for yourself. 

Today, I’m flying solo and talking about breaking up with the version of yourself that no longer serves you. I learned my lesson the hard way—I was forced to make a decision: Do I continue to function only to serve others? Or do I choose myself and my own well-being?

Tune in and listen to episode 13 of Cope & Land. Today, I talk about how taking time for yourself is not selfish, and what happened when I finally looked in the mirror and asked myself if I was truly happy. I also tell you about the teachers who inspired me to get to this place, how my relationship with God gives me strength, and how I realized that the way people treat you is a reflection on how they feel about themselves. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How I got to a place where I could live my truth (02:18)
• The first step in getting to where you can be true to yourself (05:00)
• How daily affirmations help me on my journey (08:43)
• Why forgiveness plays such a strong role in my process (11:42)
• Getting to that free place won’t happen overnight, it’s a process (15:28)
• Everything is a gift—every experience, good, bad, or indifferent (16:35)

People mentioned:

• Rivka From
• Claudette Anderson 
• Eckhart Tolle
• Esther Hicks

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