Crazy Zen Life

As promised, we have brought Megan back for a deeper dive into marriage/partnerships by looking at the power of intimacy.  Intimacy doesn't have to mean just sex.  It can be about body language, the words we use, or even facial expressions.  A large part of letting our guard down when it comes to intimacy is learning more about ourselves first.  We brought Megan back to help explain this very layered topic and to hopefully assist us in understanding the dynamics of this fickle topic. She tackles things like identifying the roles of a partnership, why it's healthy to learn what serves YOU first then your partner, and how we can reverse these behaviors that may be hindering our closest relationships.  There are tons of ways to hear more from Megan, check out the links below.  Also, the literature mentioned in this podcast is also listed below.  Happy listening, zen friends!!

John Gottman

Anatomy of the Spirit

Pat Love

Michelle Wiener Davis- Divorce Busting

https://meganbaylesbartley.com/

Megan Bartley- Creative Mornings Scheduled Lecture- Silence your Fears

Can you trust yourself?  It seems like an easy question to answer until you really think about what trust really means.  Trust is a layered word filled with boundaries, expectations, and accountability.  Whether you broke your own trust (yes, its a thing) or trust is broken within a relationship it can cause suffering and heartache.  Today, Brittany and Shannon look at trust and what it really means to learn to trust yourself FIRST! In this episode, the CZL ladies call upon some experts in the field to assist in explaining this very tricky topic.  All links are provided below.  Enjoy this drop!

Anatomy of Trust - Brené Brown

Byron Katie- Super Soul Interview

Byron Katie- The Work

The Body Keeps Score

We are back! And by that we mean its just Brittany and Shannon on the pod today chatting about a hodgepodge of topics.  Get the lowdown on Brittany turning 37 and the man cold that almost ruined her big day. Some thoughtful Thanksgiving entertaining hacks and even some sage advice when inviting that new date to the big event.  Then B&S dive into what censorship means to them and why it can be so f*cking triggering for some.  Enjoy this fun drop! 

Frankie Hilbert was born and raised in Louisville and has always worked on giving back to a community that has given him so much. Three years ago he started Frankie’s Angel Tree Adoption and has raised over $79,500 and adopted 795 angels in three years.

Seeing the success of the Angel Tree program inspired him to do more for families in need which led him to create Frankie’s Family. The name Frankie’s Family was chosen because the Angel Tree Adoption is an amazing group of people coming together like a family to make it a success. It will take that same type of family effort to be able to help those families that need our help throughout the year. We are one big family here to support other families when they need us the most.

In this episode, you will hear how Frankie started with a small Go Fund Me mission to a thriving non-profit.  Frankie continues to exceed his goals exponentially.  Help us keep this tradition alive by donating or volunteering to this amazing organization. All links are below:

Frankie's Family Donation Page

Frankie's Family Facebook Page     

Sometimes you find your mission and then other times the mission finds you. Meet Colleen Clines of Anchal.  Colleen is a Louisville local with a global reach through her non-profit social enterprise.  Anchal provides textile products to fund the mission and by doing so giving jobs to women that have been domestically abused or apart of the sex trade institution in India.  Currently Anchal employs over 150 women through their fair trade textile sales.  Colleen set out on this journey over 10 years ago as a student in landscape architecture, through her studies she was able to journey to India where she stumbled upon a red light district. As she learned more about this systemic problem, she was called to do more.  With a strong desire to do more, she returned to Rhode Island, raised $400 and the rest is history.  Through the last ten years, Anchal has had some amazing collaboration but nothing beats the impact of helping women break the sex abuse cycle.  Listen in as Colleen explains how she is committed to growing Anchal, and how each purchase is powerful. 

https://anchalproject.org/

https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking

Louisville Locals:  Achalwill be hosting a trunk show Nov. 14th from 10am-8pm at White Hall, 3110 Lexington Road          

Everyone meet Kate Ashton. Kate is Louisville's premier hair removal specialist and overall badass boss babe.  We first met Kate on her venture to her open her own waxing boutique, Body & Brow, and now she is killing it.  And when we say killing it we mean owning buildings, opening a new business, helping her staff advance in their own careers.  Wow. She can do it all. 

Part of her bio reads: "After exploring different crafts, she found her passion in waxing and hair removal. Exclusively waxing at some of Kentucky's premier waxing salons for the past 8 years, Kate has established a variety of techniques and an abundance of product knowledge to help make the unpleasant task of hair removal as pleasant as possible by pampering, personalizing and catering to the client’s individual needs."

Who knew hair removal could be so empowering? Travel with us as Kate takes us through her boss lady struggles and why she is looking to support women in all industries moving forward. you can find Kate and all of her services discussed in today's episode at the links below.  

https://www.bodyandbrow.com/team

https://www.facebook.com/LumiSkinbar/

https://www.instagram.com/bodyandbrow/

Also, here at CZL we love Tulle products.  They are available at Body and brow and worth checking out. 

https://www.tuelskincare.com

She's back! Megan Bartley is back in the CZL studio to chat about the very sticky topic of infidelity.  Eek!  The word infidelity is a supercharged word that makes us immediately feel rejection or abandonment.  On today's episode, we discuss the various aspects of infidelity across a very wide spectrum.  Megan also clarifies common pitfalls a marriage can slip into that can lead to infidelity.  Join us as we try to understand more about infidelity and the power we have in our relationships to reconnect or possibly repair.  Want to hear more from Megan? Click the links below for previous Megan Bartley episodes. 

Ep: #56: Dealing with difficult people 

Ep: #49: Don't go to sleep

https://meganbaylesbartley.com/         

Meet Stephanie. Writing the show notes for this episode, we struggled.  Not just where to begin but how to explain the impact Stephanie's words can have on a person in only a few sentences.  And that's when it hit us — her words.  Her words are so powerful, full of honesty and integrity. Travel with us as Stephanie paints a picture of her life through building a business that is currently struggling, leaving an abusive relationship, traveling the country in an airstream, and learning about dating in this new era and not settling for less than what she deserves.  When we say this episode is overflowing with truth, believe us!  We can't wait for you to fall in love with Stephanie.  Enjoy! 

Learn more about Stephanie's from her blog:

https://bystephanieleigh.com/

Find out more about Stephanie's brand marketing: 

  https://bysleigh.com/       

On today's episode, we sit down with Allie Martin from the Selfish Podcast and Fame & Fortune Brand Management. Sometimes you stumble into what you were made to do. That was definitely the case for Allie.  Coming from a broadcast journalism background, she quickly learned that this coveted field was really hard to earn a living in.  Her life lead her in many directions and at times even laid off.  During these times of hardship, she would question herself and her purpose.  The one thing Allie always noticed was she always found something better. During our chat today, you will find out how Allie kept a positive attitude, how she is constantly evolving, and how she helps others find Fame & Fortune. 

https://www.iwantfamefortune.com/about

https://www.selfishthepodcast.com/

On today's episode, we sit down with Natalia Bishop founder of Level Up Louisville & Story Louisville.  Natalia knew from an early age that she was destined to be a female entrepreneur. She knew that she had the creativeness combined with immense perseverance to carry out any dream she had on the horizon.  But, first, she had to find her purpose. After the birth of her first child, Natalia was a quick study with a camera and quickly began her own photography business.  As her creative and community juices began to grow, she had the idea of creating a space that provided pop up classes to her community that inspired and educated people in various fields.  Natalia's story doesn't end there.  Enter Story Louisville, a co-working space meant to inspire and cultivate connection and innovation.  Join us on the inspiring walk through Natalia's why and the power behind her community-driven message.   

https://levelupwithus.com/://levelupwithus.com/

https://www.storylouisville.com/