Embrace Simplified

I hit record after feeling fired up - in the best possible way - after reading an article from another "Corporate Survivor" about burnout, recovery, comfort zones and rest ... it's a LOT easier to say screw the hustle than it is to actually live in alignment with that and so we struggle and there is resistance. I am talking today about everything from the Great Resignation that is taking place to Hustle Culture, Workplaces and my strategies for shifting my mindset around work, productivity and reshaping my life!

Here is the article that was so juicy and hit home for me - https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/300427640/what-if-my-panic-zone-is-my-comfort-zone-the-new-burnout-book-thats-here-to-blow-your-mind

This is my riff on a topic of conversation that has come up a LOT recently with women opening up to me - how stressful the holidays can be and how little FUN and PLAY they have in their life. Two things I have definitely experienced a lot of in the past and have many thoughts on.
In the episode I mention Glennon's podcast on how she uncovered she needs more FUN in her life and recommend a follow up listen if this speaks to you - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-what-the-hell-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it/id1564530722?i=1000523736996

Today I am sharing some of the ways that simplifying kids clothes has helped me find more flow, less arguing and more ease in our home! I talk about organizing closets, turning things over with new seasons, how I save money and what I do about family photos, keeping traditions and having fun with clothing! I also get into the real nitty gritty of having the kids help with things like laundry, choosing outfits, keeping their room tidy and feeling like they have control in their wardrobe and expression of style! This is a fun one and lots of tips I think you will like and may even use for yourselves too.

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This is a very personal share about my divorce. I discuss what I have realized about navigating through this season, where I am at emotionally and how that is impacting my life. I talk about some of the negative language around divorce that just doesn't resonate for me OR help an already hard thing. I also talk about how women struggle in silence rather than opening up about their pain and feeling the freedom that comes with sharing and being heard and seen. I urge you - no matter what your struggle is - to find a trusted person to share with so you can become empowered and stop hiding. Thank you in advance for letting me share this personal news with you. I appreciate your privacy for my family.

Kerry from @HereSheCreates is joining me for an amazing conversation about perseverance, hope, community and more. Kerry had built a very successful corporate career when "the Event" changed a lot and suddenly. She has learned to live with her traumatic brain injury but will always struggle in doing daily tasks most of us don't even think twice about. Her attitude is what I find so inspiring and how far she has come in only 4 years. She's a fun and playful mom, an active and welcoming part of her community and in recent years she has become an amazing artist too. Kerry shares with us an amazing initiative she is working on to make an impact with her art and I hope you will all show your support and purchase some of her wonderful holiday ornaments.

Visit hereshecreates.com and on the shop page you will find all the details and an Etsy link.

Today's conversation with Steph from @RosieLifewithGrey is truly special. Steph shares with us an incredible, scary and hopeful journey she has been on with her CF struggle. Cystic Fibrosis is a rare disease and as such it is not properly supported in Canada. She shares her unbelievable and heroic story of fighting to breath and get her hands on a new medication, not yet in Canada, to help her do that. Now years later she has dramatically improved her lung capacity (however it is still under 50%) and she has become an advocate for other CF families trying to gain access to this lifechanging medication. Steph is a true advocate - she is an amazing voice for families and patients, she knows the facts and she is creative and determined online where she gets her message out. I also love following Steph and her family because she has those down to earth IG bestie vibes and you just know sitting on her pretty fall porch sharing a tea would be the most healing and fun afternoon!

More about CFGetLoud - https://www.cfgetloud.ca/
Follow Stephanie @rosielifewithgrey

Today we are talking about the learnings I have had in Meal Planning and experimenting with some healthier options for the whole family plus I am going to get into the juicy topic of intentional scheduling (yes even as a Rebel I love a good flow to my week!) and how you can try to incorporate more into your week by doing less! I also share some learnings I have had in teaching my kids about priorities and scheduling over the summer.
I referenced a link of simple visual images I used in discussing time management with my kids. Here it is - https://mindfulambition.net/big-rocks-first/
For more info on the meal prep packages I used from Nadine at That Green Glow visit https://www.thatgreenglow.com

Inspired Action Takeaway today is to review your weekly flow and decide if you have your priorities clear OR one of your priorities you want to do better at. Next I want you to throw out 6 feeling words that will describe your fall and winter and then with those in mind create a better feeling routine/schedule with the limited time you have outside of work. I know this can be a really emotional exercise so go slow, give yourself grace and remember it's taken me years to get to this place.

Erin from Raw Beauty Co. is sitting down to talk with us about all the things... we discuss intuitive eating, mental health, difficult seasons, the Raw Beauty Reset Program and so much more. This is a fun episode because Erin and I go way back - we are even share some embarrassing college memories with listeners PLUS she is the host of her own podcast - Raw Beauty Talks - so she knows her stuff!

What is Raw Beauty?
Raw Beauty accentuates and celebrates the unique beauty within each of us – the perfect, imperfect, scars, sizes and strengths that tell our personal story and define our individual journey.
Women face constant pressure to conform to impossible ideals and societal standards of what beauty means. Raw Beauty focusses on reclaiming our right to feel worthy, empowered, vibrant and loved for exactly who we are.

Inspired Action Takeaway - Listen to the Free Webinar Erin has available and really start to take note of the habits and routines you have around food.

Find Erin's fave Leisure Suits, amazing meditations and more at the Raw Beauty shop here https://www.rawbeauty.co/shop/
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Instagram : @RawBeautyTalks
Free webinar : 5 Steps to End the Battle with Food and Your Body. https://www.rawbeauty.co/rawcoaching/the-reset-kb/
Podcast - Raw Beauty Talks

1. Reading real books - check out my IG for some more recent recos! This summer I read a lot but the 3 I would recommend are: The Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid, The Push by Ashley Audrain, and currently A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free by Shefali Tsabary

2. Putting my Kitchen to bed - lots of tips here that I have based my routines off of - https://www.hol-fit.com/thehealthykitchen

3. Planning our across Canada trip - if we are lucky the next big decision will be what RV to get!

4. Tracking Phone use - celebrating wins for better time usage, time offline or off social media for personal use

5. Gratitude - cute stationary and surprise gifts here https://www.pennypaperco.com/

6. Letting shit go - the guilt, the fear of judgement, other peoples energy or feelings... let that shit go!