10 lessons learned from returning to full-time school in my mid thirties.

Well, this past 2 years has been a doozy. I've just completed Massage Therapy school (woohoo!) and while it was incredibly challenging, it was also deeply rewarding and I love weaving Craniosacral and Massage together.

In today's episode, I share tips, tools, and practices that I used to navigate the challenges of going back to school.You can use these in your own life to help navigate change, new situations, and to finally just do the thing you've been wanting to do for years...even when it's hard.

Here's the link to connect with an HSP knowlegeable counsellor in your area: https://hsperson.com/therapists/seeking-an-hsp-knowledgeable-therapist/

Consider donating to the podcast: bit.ly/supportthepodcast

Grab your free Nourish Your Roots guided meditation here: https://combinationhealing.ca/free/

Local to Rossland, BC? I invite you to come for Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, or a Combination of the two! https://combinationhealing.ca/

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I'm back! It's been a long hiatus from recording as I focused on studies and self-care.

One of the big layers of this year was finding beauty, magic, and awe when life got really full.

How do we find the Mystical in life when there's just too much on the to-do list? Here's 6 suggestions for you to explore in your own life.

No matter how busy life is, there's always space for the awe, wonder, and the Mystical in life.

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Local to Rossland, BC? I invite you to come for a Relaxation Massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, or a Combination of the two! https://combinationhealing.ca/

Grab your free Nourish Your Roots guided meditation here: https://combinationhealing.ca/free/

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Well today's episode is a different kind of conversation, and one that we don't often have enough.

My dear friend Aaron Banfield and I explore illness, death, and dying in today's conversation.

You can see by the episode title that today's going to be a deep dive into some hard topics, yet these are incredibly meaningful and important elements to talk about.

***Trigger warning: illness, terminal illness, grief, cancer, death and dying, graphic medical content.***

There is also some swearing in today's episode, it fit into the flow of conversation and summed up thoughts well, so, I've left them in. You may want to listen with headphones if there are little ones around.

Aaron shares some beautiful and rich wisdoms in today's conversations, and I love what he speaks about near the end our chat about being Highly Sensitive.

Please know, if now isn't the time to listen to today's episode, or ever, that is ok too.

Resources:

-If you would like centering and resourcing after today's episode, you can go to episode 3 for a soothing meditation, or head here for a free guided grounding meditation: https://combinationhealing.ca/free/grounding/

-BC Bereavement Helpline: https://www.bcbh.ca/

*For those outside BC, Canada, please search for your local bearavement, grief, crisis, and loss helplines

Links for today's episode with Aaron Banfield:

Painting Aaron talks about: http://manmythmagic.blogspot.com/2014/11/king-arthur-mordred-and-battle-of.html

Aaron's Website: https://www.aaronbanfield.com/

Aaron's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aaronbanfieldTCM

Aaron's Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aaron-banfield-on-his-cancer-journey

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations

Do you ever find yourself saying life is busy? In today's episode I invite in a gentle perspective shift on that, while also sharing a personal story from my own life around this.

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Connect with your host, Lisa Matthews for one-on-one sessions at:

https://combinationhealing.ca

Nourish Your Roots – Free Grounding Meditation

https://combinationhealing.ca/free/ground/

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Join myself and special guest Briana Faust as she shares about the pregnancy and motherhood journey as a Highly Sensitive Person.

She shares her own journey, and the need for taking time + space for yourself as a mother (even though societal conditioning may be telling us we need to do *all the things* ourselves).

We talk about intuition, self-trust, and navigating the overwhelming amount of information that can come at a person during pregnancy and motherhood.

Briana shares practical tips and practices from her own life for situations that Highly Sensitives could find challenging, such as a crowded and noisy playgroup for toddlers.

Briana is a mother, speaker, Reiki Master and entrepreneur from the West Coast focussed on simplicity, getting back to basics and bettering our world through our connection back to self.

It is her deeply held belief that when we clear away external demands and bring ourselves back inward, we can create space for us to reunite with the earthly, natural humans that we are deep down to live healthier, more meaningful lives.

She owns and operates Hohmcoming.com, a digital movement + mindfulness studio for pregnancy, motherhood and the journey within.

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Connect with today’s guest, Briana Faust

Website: www.hohmcoming.com

Motherhood Circle (Sunday, May 15th) https://www.hohmcoming.com/events-workshops-1

Instagram: @hohmcoming/

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Connect with your host, Lisa Matthews for one-on-one sessions at:

https://combinationhealing.ca

Join Quietly Co-Working spaces (for solopreneurs & remote workers), there’s no cost to join:

https://combinationhealing.ca/free/quietly

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Breathwork is showing up *everywhere* these days, and for good reason. It’s an incredible way to get in touch with yourself, strip back old conditioning, and tap into your intuition.

For those on a self-growth and self-healing journey, breathwork may feel like that missing piece.

Yet what about when it’s not the right time to breathe? Where do you go to find someone to facilitate a breathwork session or circle?

Tune in to today’s episode to sink into the deep world of breathwork.

Special guest Ariana Fotinakis, Breathwork Facilitator and Business Coach, shares deeply about her own journey with breathwork, along with the benefits of this growing modality. She shares answers to:

-What breathwork actually is and why would people do it.

-Connecting with breathwork for self-growth, mental clarity, and intuitive development.

-When it’s actually NOT the time to engage in breathwork.

-How breathwork could support someone in business.

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Connect with today’s guest, Ariana Fotinakis:

Instagram: @arianafotinakis

By-Donation Online Breathwork: https://arianafotinakis.com/breathwork

5D Business Collective: https://www.5dbusiness.co/

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Connect with your host, Lisa Matthews for one-on-one sessions at:

https://combinationhealing.ca

Nourish Your Roots – Free Grounding Meditation

https://combinationhealing.ca/free/ground/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations

Ever felt drawn to capturing your words, ideas, and thoughts down on paper and finally writing the book you've always wanted too?

Whether you're feeling unsure of how to get started or worried if it's "good enough" to really be a book, you'll want to hear what today's special guest has to say. (Warning: motivation to get writing while you drop everything else on your to-do list may happen.)

Jennifer Locke, Author Coach & Ghostwriter shares fantastic advice in today's episode as she shares on:

-Who should write a book?

-What are some challenges you feel Highly Sensitive People may face when writing a book?

-What should a person do if Imposter Syndrome shows up?

Filled with simple, accessible, and practical tips to get writing plus broader themes to ponder and percolate on over time, if you've ever wanted to write a book, I invite you to grab a pen and paper...and tune in to today's episode!

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Connect with today’s guest, Jennifer Locke at:

https://jenniferlockewrites.com/

Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing RIGHT NOW (the sign up will pop up when you first visit the website) https://jenniferlockewrites.com/

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Connect with your host, Lisa Matthews at:

https://combinationhealing.ca

5 S’s to Soothe Your Nervous System & to join my Friday Wind-down Messages &: https://combinationhealing.ca/free/soothe/

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Want a simple way to wrap your head around the HSP trait?

In today's episode I walk you through the DOES framework by Dr. Elaine Aron. I share what each letter in this acronym stands for, as well as sharing research and some of my own stories.

If you'd like to understand this innate trait, either for yourself or to better understand a loved one, friend, or even employee, I invite you to tune in!

Life gets easier when we understand ourselves better.

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*You can read and download the full author's note (which I'm summarizing parts of) at this link:

https://hsperson.com/faq/evidence-for-does/

Dr. Elaine Aron's website: https://hsperson.com

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Join my Friday Wind-down Messages & receive the Nourish Your Roots Grounding Meditation: https://combinationhealing.ca/free/grounding/

Complimentary Highly Sensitive Tea Chat session (free meet & greet) https://www.fresha.com/book-now/combination-healing-fccb0s7e/all-offer?pId=577974

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Ever felt like the pace of the day was too fast?

Ever felt guilty about taking the time you need to slow down, or move at a different pace?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my personal experiences with slowing down, listening to my body, and allowing myself to do what I need...when I need.

A huge disclaimer that I recognize that the capitalistic framework we are under can make it challenging to give ourselves what we need. There are systemic factors at work that impact us and that can bring challenges to caring for ourselves and walking our own pace.

So I invite each of us to see where we can weave in even a little more of what we need in life, and to challenge the thought-patterns that may have been taught to us about being “on” all the time, about hustle, and about being productive.

I hope these words are helpful, supportive, and nurturing. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Feel welcome to email me at lisa (at) combinationhealing.ca

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Join my Friday Wind-down Messsages & receive the Nourish Your Roots Grounding Meditation: https://combinationhealing.ca/free/grounding/

Complimentary Highly Sensitive Tea Chat session (free meet & greet) https://www.fresha.com/book-now/combination-healing-fccb0s7e/all-offer?pId=577974

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If you’ve enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can donate an amount of your choice here: https://bit.ly/supportthepodcast

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