Our bodies can be a wealth of information if we take the time to listen to it.  I think most of us would agree that when there is something physically going on in our bodies,  it is generally easier to listen to it.  However,  even though we can feel it, sometimes we might not really hear it. 

It’s the same thing when we are experiencing an overwhelming amount of emotions, in particular anxiety and worry.   When we experience a high level of overwhelming emotions, our body and mind feels threatened in some way.  And when this happens the tiny area at the base of our brain, called the hypothalamus, sets off an alarm system in our body.  Our brain and body have become hijacked with an overwhelming amount of emotions.  And when the alarm goes off, a surge of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline are released throughout your body.  And when cortisol levels rise, all the body’s energy goes into handling the perceived threat instead of doing what it is supposed to do in a normal, relaxed state, like regulating the digestive and immune systems, for instance.  When your adrenaline levels are high, your heart rate increases, your blood pressure increases, and your energy levels increases.  

Now this is a very normal reaction when you really are in a threatening situation, like being chased by a lion, for example, running for your life. 

But when the stress levels stay high in the absence of a real life or death threat, that can create anxiety and depression, as well as other mental and physical health issues.

In this episode I will teach you what your body is tryin to tell you to do  when you are in this heightened state of emotion so that you can feel relief.  And, spoiler alert, it is NOT thought work.

I reference the book "Anxiety RX"  by Dr. Russell Kennedy, which you can find here
https://a.co/d/6ntFoLn

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What are the things that you want more of in your life and what will you gain from having less ?  Do you wanat more peace and less frustration?  More space and less clutter?  More security and less scarcity?

It took me a while to embrace the thought "Less is More".  But as I continue to define what it means to me, it helps me recognize more clearly the gift that simplifying can be..  Am I perfect at it?  Not by a long shot! And that is okay.   

Choosing the thought  less is more creates those feelings of peace, those feelings of contentment and security, and from those feelings, you will be able to create a life that is richer and more meaningful, and you will be able to really see and focus on the things that matter most to you.

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It is 2023!  A brand new year!  Isn’t it exciting?  When I think of a brand new year, the words or phrases that come to mind are: A Fresh Start, I feel energized, hopeful, excited, I have a renewed commitment. 

For many of us, the beginning of a new year sparks the desire to set new goals.  
 Why do we set goals?

By Divine design, each one of us was created to learn,  to grow, and to progress throughout our lives and the desire to do so is instilled in every one of us.  We didn’t come to earth to just be, we came to earth to BECOME; to discover our divine potential, see what is possible,  to create, and to thrive.  And this feels so invigorating, and so good.
 
Setting and achieving goals hasn't always been something that I have been good at.  I will share my journey about how setting too many goals for myself became a recipe for overwhlem, exhaustion, and even resentment.  As a result, I would simply just quit.

In the last few years I have learned strategies that have made setting and achieving goals much more doable and even fun, and in today's episode I will share them with you.  

These steps are:

1. Discovery
2. Planning
3.  Taking Action 
4. Taking control when your brain and emotions what to take charge
5.   Celebrating the milestones, no matter how small
6.  Evaluating and making adjustmets along your goal journey

Remember, the only way you are going to fail  when it comes to achieving your goals is to quit.  

When it comes to setting your goals, remember to Keep it simple and  Do what works for you.  And don’t forget, I am here for you.  I would love to hear all about the goals you want to work on this year.  Get on a Free coaching call, or shoot me an email and let me know how I can help you achieve what you want to this year.

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For several days I struggeled to know what I wanted to discuss for this last episode  in 2022 of Embrace it All.  I wrote down several ideas, but nothing came together and I tried again.  At one point I resigned to the fact that maybe I would just let it go and not record anything.  Afterall, some of my kids are home for the holidays, and I wanted to just focus on spending time with my family.  But I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something that I needed to share.  

In the quiet of the moring, as I was reading, it came to me.  The phrase, grow in grace.

So in this episode I share my thoughts about grace, in particular God's gift of grace through his Son, Jesus Christ. As I continue my own journey in understanding what it means to grow in grace, I am filled with gratitude for the choice that Christ made on my behalf because of His love.  His grace truly is the best gift I have ever received. 

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I love giving gifts.  It brings me so much excitement and joy.  But, for as long as I can remember, finding and giving that "perfect" gift to those I love for Christmas has created a lot of stress and pressure.  What if they don't like what I give?  What if they're disappointed?  If I don't give them the perfect gift, then their Christmas will be ruined!  

Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? Feeling all that pressure takes all the joy and excitement out of gift giving, and replaces it with dread and stress, something that I didn't want to experience during the Christmas season.  

This year I came up with 4 ways to relase that pressure of giving the "perfect" gift, and it has made this Christmas season much more enjoyable.  Although I'm still a work in progress (aren't we all?), I wanted to share these 4 things with each of you, in hopes that you can create a very enjoyable Christmas yourself.   

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I'm so excited to have Amy Elkins, The Relationship Coach, on the podcast today!  We will be discussing how the relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship in your life.  Now, of course, this relationship includes your relationship with God and understanding who you really are.

The relationship you develop with yourself has a tremendous impact on all other relatioships in your life.   When our own relationship with ourself is strong, we become more confident, more available for others,  stronger emotionally and spiritually.

In this episode Amy shares several questions to ask yourself  in order to gain awareness of what your relationship with yourself looks like right now, and what we can do to improve that relationship.

For more information on how to work with Amy, just click on the links below:
http://amyelkinscoaching.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-as-you-think/id1546313481
http://www.facebook.com/amy.s.elkins.5
https://www.instagram.com/amyelkinscoaching/

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Our brain is  motivated by three things:  seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy.  Some refer to this as the brain's motivation triad.   And to achieve these three things, our brains tell us stories.  Lots and lots of stories.  And who doesn't love a good story?   

But we can keep ourselves stuck when we believe every story our brain offers to us. Today I will share a personal example of that very thing and how I missed out on opportunities and possibilites.  

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As women, entering the mid season of our lives can bring up all kinds of emotions.  For those who have dedicated the majority of their lives to raising a family, once their last child leaves home questions like "what do I do now?"  "who am I, really?", and "where do I fit in?"  are all too common.   For years your purpose was clear, but now, not so much.

In today's episode I talk with Certified Life Coach, Jill Pack, who coaches women in the mid season of their lives to answer these questions, showing them that they truly do have a lot to offer in the mid season of their lives.

Jill shares this: " When I hit my 50’s I found myself entering a new season of life, empty nesting. I had spent almost three decades caring and serving others .  Now that my role was changing, I began to wonder what my purpose was.  I wondered if I even had anything to offer in this new phase in life.  That is when I found life coaching. I have come to realize that life isn't over at 50.  What I thought was a mid-life crisis was a mid-life awakening and it is awesome! Instead of believing life is over, I have embraced the beauty of living life to its fullest and the failure that comes with it.  I am no longer afraid of failing because on the other side of it is learning and becoming more of who I want to be.  I became a life coach specializing in helping women of faith create a life they love.  I share tools and tips that help you manage your mind as you create more joyful connections with yourself, others, and God .  I teach you how to create a life you love.  One full of intention and purpose."

Jill and I discuss the little shifts she has made in her life that has led her to take one step at a time in discovering  what is possible. 

She will introduce the power of the pause, a concept she created to help us understand the important of taking the time to process our emotions, becoming clear on our why we do the things we do (our "why"), Protecting who we want to be by saying yes to those things that may push you out of your comfort zone in order to continue to grow and progress. 

Jill is an amazing coach whose goal  is to help other women of faith find the joy in the mid season of their life.  She is definitely an example of what is possible.  You can find more about Jill here:  https://linktr.ee/seasons_coaching

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As I was reading this past week on this subject of gratitude, I came across a passage that says, “In everthying give thanks for this is the will of God”.   I believe that my life is a gift from God.  All that I have and all that comes from Him. 

After reading this, it got me thinking that maybe there is more to it than just recognizing and acknowledging the source of all our blessings.  Maybe this is just part of it, and God, or the universe, whichever higher power you believe in, sees the bigger picture for us when it comes to being thankful and developing gratitude. 

In this episode I discuss different studies that have shown the bigger picture of how intentionally expressing gratitude can not only benefit us, but change us.  And this is what I think the bigger picture is.

Studies have shown that when we are practice intentional gratitude, we feel better mentally and emotionally, we see the world and others around us in a much more positive way, we tend to have better physical health, stronger relationships, and better resilience.   

I will share 4 things with you that have helped me in becoming more intentionally grateful.

And as we enter the holiday season, don't forget to get on my calendar for a FREE coaching session so that you can create a drama free holiday.

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Sometimes being human, with a mortal body can be pretty hard.  Especially when that body breaks down, and you begin to feel broken. Feelings of frustration, resentment resistance, sadness, and even hopelessnes can start to take hold because we think this is not how it should be.  I know, because that is how I felt and thought for so long.  

Now It is my belief that this idea of being broken and feeling broken can actually be a gift if we allow it to be.  On this episode we will discuss what being and feeling broken looks like, why we might feel frustrated and hopeless, and what we can do to actually turn that around in order to see the gifts we receive when we are broken.  

In this episode you will learn:

• The role resistance plays when we feel broken
• How to turn that resitance into acceptance
• What happens when we accept what is
• The hidden gifts that appear when we are more accepting and open

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