Creating Change with Emma Bradford

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 46: For the first time on this Podcast, I share an audio clip from a live class with my graduate students sharing my experience overcoming an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship, learning to connect from the soul, and living soul-led life rather than listening solely to the mind. Also, I share about building a loving and supportive community and practical tips for stepping into a soul-led life!

Connecting to the Soul rather Than the Mind

[02:32] My experience with emotional and physiological abuse was the final spark of change that led me to creating change and living a life that my soul wants, not what the mind wants.

[03:05] Although society focuses much on the mind and achievements, find your truth. What feels good for you and how do you want to live?

Building a Supportive Community

[04:53] Connect with friends and start building a community to see who wants to live in alignment with nature and not against nature.

[07:04] Live in a community that’s loving and supportive of each other rather than a society that wants to judge, shame, blame and create division.

Practical Tip

[08:33] Notice what fears and excuses come up from the mind and notice what’s underneath the deeper message of what your heart and soul want to experience in life.

[09:13] For one-on-one sessions contact me… [email protected]

Key Takeaways

● Life is a gift, and it’s very precious. It goes by very quickly, and now is the time to pay attention to that little voice within.

● Find your community that’s loving and supportive of each other rather than a society that wants to judge, shame, blame and create division.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 45: During this episode, you’ll learn about the behind-the-scenes of creating a podcast. What does it take to create a podcast? Listen as I delve into my process from audio recording, outsourcing an audio editor and show notes writer, to how much it costs to produce a single podcast episode. Additionally, I discuss some of the biggest lessons in podcast creation as well as why you must be in your best emotional state beforehand. Tune in for more insights!

Audio Recording and Editing

[01:59] Record your podcast episodes way in advance to ensure you constantly have content.

[04:07] Create the best recording experience in terms of sound. You can surround yourself with plenty of blankets and cushions if you don’t have a soundproof room.

[04:54] Record your episodes and send them to your audio editor to remove all the unnecessary sounds in the episode.

Show Notes and Videos

[05:40] Once your audio is ready, send it to a show note writer to capture all the key takeaways, mentioned links and episode description.

[06:15] Upload the show notes and audio online and send to YouTube assistant to upload on YouTube too.

Biggest Lessons

[12:29] Find a way to create a wonderful cozy environment to share your episodes from.

[13:14] Create the best emotional state when recording your episodes, like eating and drinking beforehand.

Practical Tip

[14:03] Hire a podcast coach to help you with the podcast set-up. I worked with Ineke who was a great help… https://www.zouritsolutions.com/.

[14:32] Use Fiverr, the platform for extra help if needed with show notes and audio editing etc… https://www.fiverr.com/. If you want the specific contact details for various jobs email me [email protected] and I’m happy to connect you with the reliable and efficient professionals that I work with.

[17:12] For any topic suggestions, contact me at [email protected].

Key Takeaways

● If you want to create a podcast, go for it. You can learn so much along the journey and there is nothing to lose. If you don’t want to continue, you can just stop – and if you enjoy it, continue!

● There’s a lot of time, money and energy that gets invested into creating this free podcast content. If you want to support this podcast in continuing you can make a donation here… https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 44: During this episode, you’ll learn about connecting to the abundance and wealth in life. Abundance is the non-tangible and the currency of the heart. In today’s expansion message, I delve into the difference between money and abundance, a broad definition of abundance, and the different ways we can connect to that.

Money Vs Abundance

[01:35] We don’t need huge amounts of money to survive, but there can be stresses and worries related to money.

[02:16] Sometimes, we perceive our success as related to the amount of money we have, and we forget to consider the abundance we already have.

Defining Abundance

[02:41] We are all abundant beings with so much wealth in our life when we expand our perspectives and realise that it’s not all about money. It doesn’t revolve around that.

[03:22] It's not about whether you succeed or don’t accumulate material wealth. It’s about opening your heart to the truth that lies within.

Practical Tip

[06:19] Notice what helps you feel abundant and the more we connect to this, the more it can also affect our finances, money and life as a whole.

[06:52] It’s always back to the heart. That’s the real abundance. That’s the real currency.

Key Takeaways

● Money is not good or bad. It’s what we do with it that’s important.

● There are so many gifts in life, but not all of those gifts can pay bills in the direct sense. However, they can certainly have a knock-on effect on our health and well-being and influence all the other areas of life, including finances.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 43: The unconscious mind is where we have the blueprint of our body. It’s like the recorder of our life experiences. Listen as I expound on the power of the unconscious mind and why it’s the biggest component of your life with a direct influence on the actions or decisions you take. Also, I delve into why what you surround yourself with matters and two simple, effective ways to reprogram your mind. Important topic!

Power of the Unconscious Mind

[01:26] The unconscious mind is one of the biggest components of ourselves, as it has a direct impact on how we live and experience life

[02:04] The unconscious mind is the goal getter. It gets the goal that directly influences your behaviors, thoughts, beliefs and actions you take in life.

Surrounding Yourself with Positive Messages

[05:00] The more you surround yourself with positive messages, the bigger the positive impact. If you surround yourself with fear, there can be unconscious programming of fear that can have a knock-on effect on the immune system https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324090

[06:00] The two most important times for reprogramming the unconscious mind are in the morning, when waking up and just before you fall asleep.

Practical Tip

[07:14] The sound of your own voice is one of the most powerful things you can listen to. Record your own voice talking through positive affirmations or something that feeds you with positive beliefs.

[08:10] Be mindful and pay attention to what information you surround yourself with or read.

Key Takeaways

● The conscious mind is the goal-setter, and the unconscious mind is the goal-getter.

● The unconscious mind is where we store our beliefs. We filter our realities according to beliefs held within the unconscious mind.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 42: During this episode, you’ll learn about the immensity of who you are by connecting with your heart. What’s the message from your heart? In today’s expansion message, I dive into the power of reconnecting with your heart, using your mind rather than being directed by it, acknowledging your heart as the compass of life as well as creating a balance between the two.

Connecting to Your Heart

[02:05] You cannot know the immensity of who you are through the limited perspective of the mind until you step into your heart, connect with your heart then open the door to the infinite wisdom connection.

[02:28] The heart is the gateway to the unspoken truth within each human cell.

The Power of the Heart and Mind

[03:26] The heart connects us to something greater beyond our personal identity while the mind amplifies it.

[05:15] Create a balance between the heart and mind. The mind is incredibly powerful but the compass of life itself is the heart and Soul.

Practical Tip

[05:50] Start by reconnecting to your heart by asking questions in your journal.

[06:00] Respond to the question, “What’s the message from my heart right now.”

Key Takeaways

● The mind is a tool to use, not live by, so use the mind rather than being controlled or directed by it.

● When we reconnect to the heart rather than what is believed by the fear based mind it brings a doorway of infinite possibilities.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 41: Plant medicine is an ancient practice that has been there for years but recently gaining awareness on a wider global level. When conducted with a level of respect and traditions, plant medicine can have great benefits though should be done with a grounded sense of understanding, respect and honour. Tune in and listen as I delve into the benefits and challenges of plant medicine, as well as paying keen attention to mother nature and the messages everyday life has to offer.

Plant Medicine Awareness

[01:35] Plant medicine originated from the ancient practices carried out for many years by skilled Shamanic healers and tribes.

[01:53] The increased awareness of plant medicine on a societal level and across the world.

Benefits and Challenges

[02:35] Most people have found huge benefits from plant medicine, such as alleviating depression, mental health issues and overcoming emotional challenges.

[05:06] When plant medicine is not done with the level of respect for traditions and ancient practices, it can cause problems.

[06:11] If you feel the call to try Ayahuasca, it needs to come from the plant itself and done so with respect and with a trained and experienced facilitator.

Practical Tip

[10:47] Start deepening your connection with mother nature and the messages life is offering when you slow down and come back to presence.

[15:26] Pay attention to everyday life and see life as a sacred medicine. When you pay attention, everything is right there.

Key Takeaways

● Everything we need is here right now; if something we need is not here, there is a stepping stone present.

● Life can be the most sacred medicine when we pay attention to it.

● What will happen in the ceremony is what you need rather than what you want.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know... this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 40: During this episode, you’ll learn how to generate more self-tenderness. At times, you may have good intentions and strong desire for self-care but end up falling back into self-sabotaging patterns. How can we make it easier and what are the benefits of cultivating self-tenderness? Tune in and listen as I dive into the topic of self-love and care, understanding your personal love language, being intentional in cultivating self-tenderness as well as letting go of the inner critic.

Self-Love and Self-Care

[02:04] Peter Kelly defines self-love as being open to receiving, while self-care are the actions, beliefs and boundaries.

[03:20] You don’t have to be perfect in self-love and care, it’s all about balance. There might be times when we do things imperfectly, and that’s okay. Give yourself a little bit more grace.

[06:28] The first step to self-love is to bring acceptance to where things are currently and tolerate yourself a little bit more.

[06:50] Start with tolerance as Willemijn de Dreu says https://willemijndedreu.com/

Understanding Your Love Language

[07:21] We all have preferences on how we give and receive love according to the five love languages https://5lovelanguages.com. Notice what feels good for you. It’s a gateway to generating more self-care for yourself.

[10:53] Pick one aspect of love to explore and notice how different you feel. Use it to generate self-care if it feels different in how you interact with people.

Being Intentional

[13:12] Open up, bring self-tenderness and connect to the present moment.

[14:35] Once you notice unhealthy habits popping up, choose to make a difference and create change.

Practical Tip

[15:43] Embrace the de-identification pattern to break from any limiting beliefs and inner critic.

[16:41] Connect to the bigger picture. You are valuable at your very core, choose to see yourself through a different lens.

Key Takeaways

● The more love we bring to ourselves, the more tenderness we bring to ourselves. The more connection we create with ourselves, the less those unhelpful habits will carry out also.

● There are so many challenges and things we are navigating not only personally but also globally. Simply being here on the planet during this time takes such a courageous Soul!

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 39: Transform the mud into gold! In today’s episode, I share a little sneak peek from personal practice on how to transform challenges into wonderful possibilities & opportunities. How do you turn your setbacks into the greatest work of art? Tune in to this episode for more insights.

Giving Thanks to the Miracle of Life

[02:33] To breathe consciously and deeply is to enter the very existence of life itself. To breathe is to be in the dance of polarities, the space between polarities.

[02:53] You’re truly alive when you recognise life and give thanks to the miracle of life.

Being the Alchemist in your life

[03:15] Opening up to new perspectives and turning your setbacks into being the greatest work of art.

[04:25] Life happens for us, not to us. It’s constantly opening up opportunities. Identify the gift and what life is inviting you to expand into.

Practical tips

[04:49] If you’re going through a particular challenge at the moment, ask yourself how you can transform that. How can you use it as a stepping stone forward?

[05:19] Taking a conscious inhale and exhale during a challenge can be helpful. Not only to we deepen our breaths, but we get more oxygen for our brains to think clearly and can calm everything down.

[06:11] Journal the gift or opportunity that your current challenge offers you now.

Key Takeaways

● To be in this human existence takes courage through the twists and turns. One lesson at a time. One setback at a time, letting go of what once was.

● Transform the mud into gold. One foot at a time. One step forward at a time.

● Life happens for us, not to us.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 38: During this episode, you’ll learn about the light and the shadow within the self-awareness industry. After ten years in the self-awareness industry professionally (and many more personally) I have seen a lot and learnt a lot. I have always been aware of the non-physical world, my intuition is a big part of my life. However, growing up at school and as a teenager, I pushed it all to one side. Later, through my own struggles, stress, and anxiety of working in particularly challenging situations, I dived into it again. Tune in to listen as I expand on the shadow of the self-awareness industry, personal responsibility in discerning what resonates especially regarding trends in the social media world. An important episode topic and one to be discussed and shared.

The Self-Awareness Industry

[02:10] There is much in the self-awareness industry to help people with what they are struggling with.

[03:12] Manipulative practices in the coaching & self-awareness industry.

Personal Responsibility

[04:18] Don’t expect to be spoon-fed. Listen to your intuition and take responsibility and discern what resonates with you and what doesn't.

[05:05] Professionals in the field should recognise people as complete and whole, and there is nothing to fix. Sometimes people need an extra helping hand along the way, and the individual can choose who to get it from. Learn more on my blog post -https://emmabradford.blogspot.com/2022/10/struggles-self-awareness-industry-how.html

The Social Media Game

[07:20] Social media can be a blessing or a big challenge. It’s constantly changing, and keeping up with new trends to build engagement is a constant, never ending game of catch up.

[09:07] On a mental level, people are getting used to shorter pieces of information. Attention spans are dropping thanks to TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube shorts – many people want to learn everything quickly.

Practical Tip

[14:39] When looking for adverts and marketing from different coaches, tune into your body. Use your intuition as a guide to noticing how it feels. Learn to listen to your discernment. Here is a great documentary https://www.kumaremovie.com/

[16:55] To explore and learn more about personal awareness, join the creating change group training https://www.emmabradford.net/creating-change.html

Key Takeaways

● People have everything they need within them, just that sometimes they need a little helping hand along the way.

● Social media can be a blessing. It’s a wonderful way to connect with people worldwide, but it’s important to be mindful of how we use it.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.

Welcome to another episode of Creating Change with Emma Bradford!

EPISODE 37: During this episode, you’ll learn about masculine & feminine polarities and creating an internal balance between the two. As much as the coaching world focuses on women stepping into their femininity, it’s more about finding the harmony between the masculine and feminine polarities. In this episode, we delve into masculine vs feminine polarities, finding a balance between the two and why it’s important to use your balanced inner masculine as a woman.

Masculine vs Feminine

[1:59] Feminine energy is the expression of the energy flow both gentle to wild, while masculine is the holding space and awareness to witness that energy flowing through.

[5:40] Society’s perspective on feminine energy is intuitive, flowing and creative.

Find Balance Between the Structure & Flow Within

[7:11] It’s not about swinging too far in one direction forgetting the other. It’s about both and finding a balance between the structure & flow within.

[09:16] Stepping up into your inner masculine as a woman. It helps you navigate through trauma, emotions and creates a sense of safety.

Practical Tip

[12:30] Bring in a little bit more structure and flow in whatever way it feels good in your day-to-day work.

[14:18] Tune into yourself and notice what feels good and how you can create internal harmony.

[14:37] If you would like to explore this further, join us on the creating change training https://www.emmabradford.net/creating-change.html

Key Takeaways

● The energy, awareness, expression and flow of energy have nothing to do with gender. Every single human being has structure and flow.

● There are many misconceptions in the world about what it means to be a man or woman. Tune into yourself and notice what feels good for you and how you can create internal harmony within for yourself.

To learn more, check out my website and monthly newsletter at www.emmabradford.net and join the Telegram community https://t.me/CreatingChange.

Did you know… this podcast is not free to produce. If you find these episodes useful and wish to support this work in continuing forward, you can make a donation here… ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EmmaBradford⁠ all donations are welcome, every little bit helps - thank you so much for supporting this work and contributing to Creating Change in humanity.

I look forward to connecting with you!

With love, Emma.