Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-Care

How often do you find yourself battling the "shoulds" in your life? You should be doing this, should be listening to that, should be going there, should be spending time with them… the list is endless. It leaves you exhausted and full of shame and guilt. Guess what? You can release yourself from this! You can give yourself freedom from the spiral of shoulds.

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Tricia Huffman, aka Your Joyologist, is my guest today. She's a rock and roll roadie at heart and by first career. Tricia is a Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host who is known as the secret weapon for people in the public eye. For over a decade she has been known for sharing real talk with heart, calling you to listen to yourself, F the Shoulds and own who YOU are - because this is YOUR life and it could all end tomorrow.

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Tricia and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode and if you're going to take "shoulds" out of your daily life. Share today's episode on Instagram with one take away and be sure to tag us - @_triciahuffman and @whitneywoman!

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Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

• Two moments that set Tricia on her journey of giving up "should"
• Discover how Tricia got her title, Your Joyologist
• What to do when the shoulds make sense and your intuition is kicking in
• Why living our wants is actually an act of generosity
• Transforming your should energy into want energy
• How to make the best out of the shoulds even when you'd rather not
• Instead of beating yourself up, you can set your future self up for success
• How judgment from others and inner judgment play a role in life surrounding "should"
• What's one question women should be asking themselves more? Is that really what I want to believe?

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The waitlist for the next round of the Season to Shift mastermind is now open! We will be starting this September. If you're ready to let go of static stories and step into possibility, you can join the waitlist here.

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Connect with Tricia: Instagram l Website l Book: F the Shouds. Do the Wants.

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Are you feeling unsure about the work you're doing or the career path you've chosen, despite all the education and experience you've gained? Do you sense something isn't quite right or yearn for more, but struggle to shift?

In this episode of Electric Ideas, Whitney connects with sales and strategy coach Helen Thacker on overcoming doubt and finding greater fulfillment in your work. Together, they delve into the challenges of breaking away from others' expectations and having the courage to do what feels right for you in various stages of life.

Helen has been a solo entrepreneur for 19 years, building award-winning, six-figure businesses from scratch both inside and outside of the corporate world. She continues to help ambitious women and men who want to achieve success and wealth in their online businesses.

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Helen and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode to taking steps to truly find your purpose. Share today's episode on Instagram with one take away and be sure to tag us - @‌helenthacker and @‌whitneywoman!

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Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

• Learn what Helen describes as living life with more purpose
• Discover why it can feel hard to bridge towards feeling more meaning in our lives
• Breaking away from what other people think you "should" do or be or act
• Listening to your gut intuition, your inner voice
• If you made it work once, you'll be able to do it again
• Your common thread: your skills and experience across all areas
• Helen shares her stance on regret
• Purpose = passion + your skills with a side of patience and control
• What's one question women should be asking themselves more? Allow yourself to ask the question: what do you want to achieve, what really is your purpose?

The waitlist for the next round of the Season to Shift mastermind is now open! We will be starting this September. If you're ready to let go of static stories and step into possibility, you can join the waitlist here.

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This spring, Whitney immersed herself in a 200-hour meditation teacher training certification program and she's so excited to share lots of new learnings and tools!

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Today she teaches the 16 Seconds technique, a mindfulness exercise developed by meditation expert and author, and one of Whitney's mentors, Davidji. It involves taking 16 seconds to pause, breathe, and choose a conscious response to a situation, rather than reacting impulsively. Whether at home or at work, 16 Seconds is perfect to try out any time you're in a conversation and feel stress or tension rising in your body. With practice, you'll learn to pause and respond to situations with more calm and skill, rather than reactivity.

Whitney would love to know how your experience with 16 Seconds goes! Share today's episode on Instagram with one take away and be sure to tag her - @‌whitneywoman!

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Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

• What Whitney has been working on, hint: it took 200 hours!
• The pattern interrupt tool called 16 Seconds
• Reflection: What impact on others do I want my words to have today?

Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

• What Whitney has been working on, hint: it took 200 hours!

• The pattern interrupt tool called 16 Seconds

• Reflection: What impact on others do I want my words to have today?

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Growing up, friendships just happened. We didn't put much thought or effort into them because they just were. As an adult and as a mother, life can feel very different. Just the thought of navigating a new friendship can feel heavy and exhausting, but research shows having social connections is full of benefits for women.

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Emily Siegel is my guest today. She's a mom, friendship mentor and coach, and podcast host. As the leader of The Connected Mom Life Community, she helps busy moms create the circle of friends they crave. Because Emily firmly believes we weren't made to mom alone, she's on a mission to see that we stop trying.

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Life is easier and more fulfilling when we live the phrase "it takes a village." Being intentional and consistent are two parts of this. Emily shares the five different types of friends every mom can have, and so much more.

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We are a few days away from Mother's Day! Emily and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode with your friendships and how they are filling you up. Share today's episode on Instagram with one take away and be sure to tag us - @‌theconnectedmomlife and @‌whitneywoman!

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Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

• Myth that "Friendship just happens"
• Two tips on how to create friendships as an busy mom
• Friendships with ease
• Learn the five different types of friends Emily believes every mom needs
• Get very clear on what it is you're craving in your relationships
• Research on belonging and gathering
• The erroneous assumptions women have about fostering friendships
• What's one question women should be asking themselves more? What are you craving most right now in friendship? Name it so and focus on it.

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You've heard about the law of attraction. You may even be familiar with the notion that energy cannot be created or destroyed. But what do you know about emotional detoxing?

Today I connect with Sherianna Boyle, author of ten books, and discuss her latest work called Energy in Action: The Power of Emotions & Intuition to Cultivate Peace & Freedom. Sherianna is founder of Emotional Detox Coaching and creator of the Cleanse Method, a tool she uses with her clients to keep their emotions flowing. She also teaches psychology, mindfulness and yoga. We discuss incorporating the daily practice of emotional detox to keep your energy moving. Listen in for the innate benefits that come along with this work.

Sherianna and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode and where you are on your emotional detox journey. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌sherianna.boyle and @‌whitneywoman!

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Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

• Becoming aware of and incorporating all 13 Laws of the Universe
• Energy and emotions can be transformed
• Emotions carry memories
• The concept of "notice, observe, allow, and receive"
• What Sherianna wishes she would've understood sooner in her journey with energy
• Spiritual bypassing - what is it? How do you know if it's happening?
• What's one question women should be asking themselves more? What's coming up for me? What's coming up to be cleansed?

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Want to understand what motivates you? It could be time to explore your Enneagram type. Enneagram categorizes people into different types – there are nine main ones – and helps us understand our unique way of perceiving the world. It's a great tool for understanding ourselves better, and where other people are coming from, too.

My guest today, Abbi Rodriguez, is an accredited Enneagram teacher and certified somatic practitioner. Her work centers on partnering with people and helping them get curious – and make sense of -- their lives through exploration of Enneagram and Somatic Integration. Abbi travels across the United States to teach the Enneagram. She teaches workshops, coaches individuals & couples, and facilitates corporate workshops.

We discuss the nine Enneagram types, what motivates people in each category, and the corresponding fears associated with each type, which can lead to blind spots or self-sabotaging. Once you know your Enneagram type, you can use that knowledge as a beautiful map to self-awareness and personal growth. Your type also provides insight into how you communicate and interact with others.

Abbi and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode and what Enneagram types resonated with you. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌enneagramspace and @‌whitneywoman!

Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

-What Enneagram is, does, and how it works for you

-Why now is its moment in the sun

-An overview of each of the 9 Types

-The language it gives to explain the things that are typically true of us

-What Couples Coaching with Enneagram looks like

-What is your orientation processor? How do you collect and make sense of information - internally or externally?

-Conflict style is one of the triad groups: positive outlook group, competency group, and emotional realness group

-Abbi's lifeforce gifts are the aha moments for her clients

-What's one question women should be asking themselves more? What do I need? Giving yourself honest space to ask and answer this question.

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More About Abbi Rodriguez

Abbi is an IEA Accredited Enneagram Teacher & Certified Somatic Practitioner. Her work centers on partnering with people as they try to make sense of their lives and inviting them to take on a posture of curiosity through the Enneagram and Somatic Integration. She teaches Enneagram workshops, coaches individuals & couples, and facilitates corporate workshops for organizations. She is a certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher, Certified Somatic Stress Release Practitioner, and holds a Master's in Student Development Theory that supports her work. Abbi has a base for her work in Nashville, TN and the southwestern region of Ohio, but also travels all over the United States to teach the Enneagram.

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Albert Einstein is one of the all-time greatest figures of modern science. He developed the theory of relativity and won a Nobel prize. Have you ever wondered what daily habits might have helped nurture his genius ability?

In today's mini jolt, I explore some of Albert Einstein's lesser-known alleged habits and discuss how they could inspire you to make some shifts in your own life.

Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

-Habit 1 – the power of sleep

-Habit 2 – the benefits of having an immersive hobby

-Habit 3 – the connection between walking and brain health

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode

National Institutes of Health - https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/good-sleep-good-health

CBC - 10 things you might not know about his love for music | CBC Music

ABC - The Story of Albert Einstein and the music he loved

Luis Dias Press - https://luisdias.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/albert-and-lina/

Disc Makers Blog - https://blog.discmakers.com/2020/07/the-functional-relationship-between-math-and-music/

Brain Balance Center https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/correlation-between-math-and-music-ability

Chopra - https://chopra.com/articles/how-learning-a-new-hobby-can-help-you-find-your-flow-state

Vox - https://www.vox.com/ad/23449189/can-running-actually-help-you-think-creatively

Stanford News - https://news.stanford.edu/2014/04/24/walking-vs-sitting-042414/

Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379

Do you feel stuck when it comes to money? Are you ready to uplevel your income but can't seem to make it happen? You are in the right place because my guest today, Helena Grace Donald, works with women to release internal money blocks, fears and limiting beliefs. Using a range of tools and modalities, Helena helps women shatter their inner glass ceiling and reach the levels of wealth and prosperity they desire and deserve.

We talk about generational trauma and how the upbringing of our mothers and grandmothers has impacted our subconscious money stories. The good news is you have the power to shift and change your relationship with money. Having awareness is the first step.

Here's what to look forward to in today's episode

• Recognizing your relationship with money

• The generational trauma around money that's been inherited

• How to shift your relationship with money

• Why women should be evaluating their relationship with money

• The top five money mindset blocks that most women have

• 1. I'm not worthy of money. Truth: you are inherently worthy.‌

• 2. Fear of not belonging. Truth: we're programmed to need to belong ‌

• 3. Who am I to ask for that much? Truth: money amplifies who you already are

• 4‌. Making money has to be hard. Truth: it can be easy!

• 5. I'm a bad money manager. Truth: educate yourself or hire someone to help guide you

• Tools you can use to help shift your subconscious

• Why awareness of your money mindset is so important

• What's one question women should be asking themselves more? How can I nourish myself today?

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Helena and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode and what money mindset beliefs resonated with you. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌girl_unfiltered and @‌whitneywoman!

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More about Helena:

Helena Grace Donald works with ambitious women to radically release their internal money blocks, fears, and limiting beliefs so they can shatter their inner glass ceiling and reach the levels of wealth and prosperity that they not only desire, they also deserve. She uses a range of tools and modalities, such as Matrix Reimprinting and EFT. She is the founder of Girl Unfiltered, the author of Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror, and the host of The Girl Unfiltered Podcast. Helena also works with multi-million dollar companies as a sales and money mindset consultant.

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Connect with Helena: Instagram l Money Magnet Bootcamp l Money Magnet Meditation l The Girl Unfiltered Podcast

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Some people argue what we wear is insignificant or shallow to consider. But clothes can affect everything from how we feel, to how we view and engage with the world. Women often let fear of outside judgment get in the way of showing up authentically when it comes to getting dressed, but today's episode will inspire you to leverage your wardrobe as a tool for stepping into your best self.

My guest Susan Padron is an intuitive personal stylist and award-winning author who helps clients dig below the surface and reveal their unique self beyond their limiting stories. Her work goes beyond clothes to empower women with a sense of expansion. Susan witnesses the power of true personal style to encourage deeper social connection and help women reach their goals.

Susan shares ways to identify your personal style and rules it's time to unlearn in fashion. We also talk about the second step that's often missed when purging your closet and questions to ask yourself when purchasing clothes - especially when it comes to trends. Overall, Susan makes the case for how we get dressed each day matters.

Susan and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode. You can continue this discussion by reaching out to us in the DMs! Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌susanpadron_stylist and @‌whitneywoman!

Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

· Giving yourself permission to be yourself

· Using clothes as a way to let people in

· Ways to identify your personal style

· Unlearning rules of fashion that are holding you back

· The second step that's often missed when purging your closet

· The transformation in other aspects of your life when you raise your own vibration, starting with your wardrobe

· Using rental companies for clothes to help figure out the pieces you need or love and explore more sustainably

· Questions to ask yourself when purchasing clothes, especially trend pieces

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Connect with Susan :

IG: @‌susanpadron_stylist

Website: www.susanpadronstylist.com

Book: We Don't Do 'Just Okay' Anymore

Workbook: Beyond 'Just Okay'

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IG: @‌Whitneywoman

Website: www.myelectricideas.com

Workshops: www.myelectricideas.com/workshops

What you believe about yourself and how your life should look shapes your entire existence. But when was the last time you questioned your beliefs to see if they still ring true?

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Today I connect with Social Psychologist Dr. Katie Blake who, by combining 20 years of experience in academia and more than 600 hours of mindfulness training, formed an innovative method of evaluating and building our beliefs, trademarked as: The Belief Artisanship™. She helps women break free from social pressures in their lives so they can believe for themselves.

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Dr. Blake helps us understand the importance of being self-determined in our lives, signs it's time to re-evaluate long-held beliefs, strategies for not letting others cloud our opinions and more.

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Dr. Blake and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌drkatieblake and @‌Whitneywoman!

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Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

-A look into what social psychology is

-What it means to be self-determined

-Practical ways to live a more self-determined life

-A look into relational identities

-Your true self vs. your ideal self

-How to get clear on what we believe

-The importance of befriending ourselves

-Signs that it is time we examine our own beliefs

-Recognizing relationship-contingent self-esteem in our decision making

-Advice for not letting the opinions of others cloud our beliefs

-Three key pieces of being self-determined and your beliefs in your life

-The power of asking yourself more about your life

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Connect with Dr. Katie Blake :

IG: @‌drkatieblake

Website: www.drkatieblake.com

FREE Course: The Belief Artisan mini course

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IG: @‌Whitneywoman

Website: www.myelectricideas.com

Workshops: https://myelectricideas.com/workshops/

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