Discovering Amazing Possibilities

I was gonna quit. I was gonna close up shop forever, dust off my hands and say “Well I tried my best.” Because that was the easier thing to do.

Because that was what I was familiar with the most.

With 2 failed businesses, I feared (still do) success.

I honestly felt absolutely NO motivation, no drive and definitely no inspiration whatsoever. 

You see when you begin to feel disconnected to something, someone or somewhere your energy tanks in a hurry.

You begin to feel less like yourself and when that happens for too long you begin to just accept it. To accept “That’s just how life is.”

Well, I’m here to tell you NO IT IS NOT!

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

I don’t know where that saying comes from but it’s pretty on the nose if you ask me.

Sharing your gifts with the world doesn’t always mean you have to show up like everyone else and build a business. It just so happens, that’s what I wanted to do.

So thank you for being here. You are f'in AMAZING!

What Amazing Possibilities have you not discovered in your life today?

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

In this episode, I talk about how I started my journey of becoming a Reiki Master, Building a business, and share some Birthday Reflections from the past year.

The Next Episode will be the podcast's 50th Episode!!

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

Hi, it's me! And I am doing something a little different. I'm repurposing some old podcast episodes from way back in 2019!

**Trigger warning: If you are triggered by the topics of binge eating, weight loss struggles, sugar addiction, or any other of the topics mentioned in this episode I invite you to skip this episode.

This is a great interview I did with Ellie Rome and I wanted to share it again.

In this episode, I chatted with Ellie Rome a certified Weight Loss and Emotional Eating Coach.

Ellie is a former chemical engineer with a long history of overcoming binge eating, sugar addiction, weight loss struggles, autoimmunity, and thyroid issues. She has coached hundreds of her clients to lose weight, heal chronic health conditions, and transform their relationship with food.

 Ellie helps you create a healthy lifestyle without feeling deprived, so you can lose weight, feel amazing in your body, and break out of toxic dieting cycles.

Mentioned in this episode

The Cathy Heller Podcast

Connect with Ellie

https://www.mindfulbellie.com/

Instagram: @mindfulbellie

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

In this solo episode, I share reflections on recent world events, my 1-year Business Milestone coming up and releasing what not longer serves you!

1. Growing, evolving, and changing it up every so often is a GOOD thing!
2. Yes, do the research. But....you also don't have to show up and do it how everyone else is doing it. In fact, you'll probably end up out of alignment. Show up as your most authentic & true self and you can't go wrong!
3. Allow space for the things you'll need to release and let go of as you grow and evolve
4. Always, Always, Always remember that this new phase you are entering is Just for now and you can ALWAYS change your mind!

"Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence." - Lin Yutang

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

Today is a bonus solo-episode!

Why is self-recognition and self-praise such an obstacle for me?

A friend of mine, Kitty Gonzalez put into a great frame of reference!

It's not really the obstacle or that you are in a rut. But maybe it has more to do with the fact that you aren't honoring your core values in that moment. Therefore, not allowing yourself to grow into whatever opportuinity you are wanting to grow into

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

On today's episode, I chatted with Rachel Walker of the Not Tonight Project. We talk about all the things, including Creating Amazing Possibilities in your Sex Life.

Rachel Walker is the Creative Director of the Not Tonight Project, where she talks about all things pertaining to women’s sexuality in long-term relationships. She has a background in film, photography, and coaching, which gives her a unique combination of skills that lends well to encouraging women to speak their stories aloud, as well as create content to support women on their own sexual journey. 

She lives in Seattle with her husband of 14 years and 3 children, and in her free time, you can find her walking the local forest trails with some groovy music in her earbuds.

5 Concepts that are key to developing a strong lasting sexual relationship

1. Context
2. Curiosity
3. Compassion
4. Connection
5. Commitment

Connect with Rachel & The Not Tonight Project

IG @nottonightproject

Not Tonight Project Patreon

The Not Tonight Project Podcast

www.nottonight.org

Key to Closeness Quiz

Mentioned in this episode

The Great Sex Rescue

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Kitty Gonzalez & Stéphanie Virchaux are both such amazing, gifted human beings and I am so grateful to have them on the podcast today.

Kitty is a Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, founder of the Wherever Forever Yoga program, and founder of The Alignment coaching. Her mission is to equip you with the tools to envision and create a life of your own choosing so that you can seize every possibility during your time here on earth.

Stéphanie is a talented coach, motivational speaker, energy healer, and founder of SV empowerment. She is the self-proclaimed Joy Coach and specializes in helping ambitious, achievers & go-getters connect with their intuition so they can continue achieving success from a place that feels authentic and intentional. Her mission is to be grounded in empowerment, joy, and fulfillment.

Together they run SVKG Wellness and are Chief Wellness Officers for Little Words Project. They empower the community in body, mind, and spirit through wellness workshops and nationwide events encouraging everyone to embrace their "Little Word" fostering a sense of togetherness.

Connect with Kitty & Stéphanie

www.kittygonzalez.com

www.stephanievirchaux.com/thejoymethod

The Joy Conference 2023

IG: @kittygonzalez_whereverforever

@stephanievirchaux

Mentioned in this Episode

Little Words Project

Human Design

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"The only safe thing to take is a chance." -Elaine May

Taking a bet on yourself means having an unbreakable belief in YOU!

You could say that we all have an "intuitive intelligence."

This term was first used by Canadian sociologist Malcolm Gladwell.

He said, "We have the capacity the determine what’s most important in a short amount of time," and he named that ability “intuitive intelligence.”

Taking a bet on yourself and following your intuition can create so many magical things in your life!

Why is this significant??

1. Opens up the door of opportunity
2. Forces you to develop an awareness outside your comfort zone
3. Allows you to “Level up”
4. Challenges you to do it scared and do it anyway
5. Creates space for you to do it before you are READY!

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

I'm going through a 21-day experiment. I am opening myself up to being very intentional with how I start my days. Asking myself the question, "What would bring me joy right now?" Because we all know the age-old truth of not being able to give from an empty cup right?

I invite you to pause a moment and ask your self the very same question, "What would bring me joy right now in this present moment?"

It also helps to slow down and be more "like a chicken."

Listen to this episode to hear more!

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

What if your dream isn’t the same anymore?

Sometimes my job makes me physically ill and want to throw up. I find myself losing my patience and wondering how much longer do I have to stay in a job that is no longer a contribution to my Highest Good? 

When is it gonna be my turn to do all the things I want to do professionally that will get me closer to my dream? 

Sure my dream has shifted dramatically over the years, but a big part of it still remains the same.

maybe it hasn’t, and that’s the hardest part to let go. Can you have more than one dream at a time and still want all the same things? 

This manifestation s**t is hard sometimes and I find it challenging to “buy into” sometimes. A lot of the time actually if I’m being honest.

And then... I come back down to Earth and remember What else is possible? Because there are so many Amazing Possibilities waiting to be discovered that I, myself still haven’t even considered.

What if….yes what if everything is always working out for me, and I just needed to take the longer and more arduous detour to learn all I needed to learn along the journey? 

As my favorite astrologer, Stephanie Powers says: “Feet on the ground, Head in the stars.” And this is oh-so-true! It helps me to feel grounded, and lets me know that I can keep on dreamin', visioning, and living my life!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Human Design: Rachel Graham

Stephanie Powers

Lightworkers Lounge

@lightworkerslounge

IG: @stephanie__powers

Astrology IG: @_cosmiccoconut

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.