HP Podcast Backlog 1

Sometimes life happens and tragedy strikes. Maybe it’s the loss of a loved one, a rough childhood, or maybe you’ve had a life-altering accident. These things can inhibit us from seeing the bigger picture. It can become so easy to succumb to a negative mindset because we feel like we can’t move past our circumstances. So many times we feel like giving up when things go wrong over and over again.

As for our guest this week, however, hard times are just simple bumps in the road to be learned from. Alex Plaski is a quadriplegic motivational speaker, author, and life coach. Though Alex has been in a wheelchair due to an accident in the 9th grade, he is not bound to his limitations. Alex is able to see the positivity all around him, even through tough situations. By helping other people understand their greatest assets in the midst of tragedy, Alex is able to help others create the life they want to live. Alex teaches us that there is always room for growth and that you can build from any life situation.

Resource Mentioned:

• The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (Read my Review Here!)
• Train the Trainer by Jack Canfield

 

Topics Discussed:

• How to go from tragedy to triumph with a simple mindset shift.
• Learning to find positivity in tragic circumstances.
• How to re-build your life with the resources you still have.
• Finding your greatest assets in the midst of tragedy.
• How to grow further by helping other people grow themselves.

 

Connect with Alex:

• Facebook

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Do you struggle with finding the TIME to work on YOUR projects?

You want to write a book. You want to start a Vlog. You want to get back to that painting. However you look up and a week or month has gone by and NOTHING has gotten done with the work you REALLY want to be doing. Do you know what Im talking about?

This week I share with you something new I’m practicing to help me find the time to work on my projects. I talk about putting your work first and how to be engaged fully with the task at hand and not feel guilty taking time to work on your stuff.

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Do you struggle with finding the TIME to work on YOUR projects?

You want to write a book. You want to start a Vlog. You want to get back to that painting. However you look up and a week or month has gone by and NOTHING has gotten done with the work you REALLY want to be doing. Do you know what Im talking about?

This week I share with you something new I’m practicing to help me find the time to work on my projects. I talk about putting your work first and how to be engaged fully with the task at hand and not feel guilty taking time to work on your stuff.

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🌞 For access to our free Morning Habit Tracker click here https://www.heatherparady.com/morning/

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Website: heatherparady.com

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Attaching your self-worth to your achievements.

Struggling with insecurity when admitting that you want to do “your own thing.”

Ever struggled with these things? I have! Our guest this week not only shares with us the importance of young professionals and entrepreneurs to build a platform on LinkedIn but also digs into his own story of stepping away from the 9-5 and going down an unconventional path.

After spending a few years working at technology startups and larger companies like LinkedIn, Hayden realized he'd been living his life for other people, doing the "smart thing" and the "right thing", instead of what spoke to his soul. In 2017, he decided to venture off on his own. He now works in the personal development space, empowering people to redefine what's possible, step into their unique power, and a life a joy-filled life on their own terms.

Hayden is an avid improv enthusiast and currently lives in Chicago, IL. You can find out more about him on his website: www.HaydenHumphrey.com

Topics Discussed:

• Separating our sense of worth from achievement.
• How to balance self-esteem and work ethic.
• Leaving the “professional” world for the world of entrepreneurship.
• Premature optimization.
• How to grow your LinkedIn network (and why you should!)

Connect with Hayden:

• Website
• LinkedIN
• Facebook

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Website: heatherparady.com

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Attaching your self-worth to your achievements.

Struggling with insecurity when admitting that you want to do “your own thing.”

Ever struggled with these things? I have! Our guest this week not only shares with us the importance of young professionals and entrepreneurs to build a platform on LinkedIn but also digs into his own story of stepping away from the 9-5 and going down an unconventional path.

After spending a few years working at technology startups and larger companies like LinkedIn, Hayden realized he'd been living his life for other people, doing the "smart thing" and the "right thing", instead of what spoke to his soul. In 2017, he decided to venture off on his own. He now works in the personal development space, empowering people to redefine what's possible, step into their unique power, and a life a joy-filled life on their own terms.

Hayden is an avid improv enthusiast and currently lives in Chicago, IL. You can find out more about him on his website: www.HaydenHumphrey.com

Topics Discussed:

• Separating our sense of worth from achievement.
• How to balance self-esteem and work ethic.
• Leaving the “professional” world for the world of entrepreneurship.
• Premature optimization.
• How to grow your LinkedIn network (and why you should!)

Connect with Hayden:

• Website
• LinkedIN
• Facebook

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Too often men are shunned from showing their emotions. Traditionally, society has taught that men who express their feelings are weak. However, by taking away the ability to show emotion, we have essentially dehumanized men. Men are forced to forego their responsibility for how they feel which often leads to isolation, loneliness, disconnect, and fear of vulnerability.

But, according to our guest this week, emotions are what makes us human. Mike Sagun is a life coach, creating a safe place for men to be able to process through their emotions. Not only does Mike help men understand the world around them, he wants to highlight the power of vulnerability. When we allow men to truly articulate their problems and process and understand how they feel, we are giving men the ability to be able to connect with those around them on a deeper level.

 

Topics Discussed:

• Teaching men how to come back to their body and listen to what they’re feeling.
• Taking responsibility for your emotions.
• Teaching men how to ask for help.
• Showing men how to find their identities after trauma.
• How to establish an emotional vocabulary.
• Giving men the freedom and power to create the life they want to live.

 

Connect with Mike:

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram

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🌞 For access to our free Morning Habit Tracker click here https://www.heatherparady.com/morning/

 

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Connect with us!

Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A

Website: heatherparady.com

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Too often men are shunned from showing their emotions. Traditionally, society has taught that men who express their feelings are weak. However, by taking away the ability to show emotion, we have essentially dehumanized men. Men are forced to forego their responsibility for how they feel which often leads to isolation, loneliness, disconnect, and fear of vulnerability.

But, according to our guest this week, emotions are what makes us human. Mike Sagun is a life coach, creating a safe place for men to be able to process through their emotions. Not only does Mike help men understand the world around them, he wants to highlight the power of vulnerability. When we allow men to truly articulate their problems and process and understand how they feel, we are giving men the ability to be able to connect with those around them on a deeper level.

 

Topics Discussed:

• Teaching men how to come back to their body and listen to what they’re feeling.
• Taking responsibility for your emotions.
• Teaching men how to ask for help.
• Showing men how to find their identities after trauma.
• How to establish an emotional vocabulary.
• Giving men the freedom and power to create the life they want to live.

 

Connect with Mike:

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram

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This morning I was doing my normal routine- reading, gratitude, and journaling.

I've been journaling for about 12 years now (give or take). They (my journals) are one of my most valuable possessions. They literally have documented my LIFE up to this point. Memories you would have forgotten about otherwise.

Memories that I did not appreciate or took for granted in the moment, I now feel like I have a "second chance" to reread through them and give them the attention they deserved.

Anyway…

This morning I was reading a journal from about a year ago (to the week to be exact). I made a comment in my journal that I wanted to put more "heart" into my podcast.

I feel like I do that a lot with creating content in general. I skip the "heart" in my work and putting intention in production and creating because I feel pressured to "pump more out". Like if you are not delivering "x amount" of times a day you are slacking.

I don't know. It could possibly the opposite. When you aren't putting your heart INTO your work and you just produce, produce, produce, that's truly when you are "slacking".

No big point to this other than I want to "show up" more.

Show up in my work.

Show up in the podcast.

Be more intentional with what I "put out".

That's the work that really matters- right?

I don't believe people are truly impacted by blanket statements and general content- they are impacted when there is intention behind the message.

I don't want to skip intention.

 

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode054/

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This morning I was doing my normal routine- reading, gratitude, and journaling.

I've been journaling for about 12 years now (give or take). They (my journals) are one of my most valuable possessions. They literally have documented my LIFE up to this point. Memories you would have forgotten about otherwise.

Memories that I did not appreciate or took for granted in the moment, I now feel like I have a "second chance" to reread through them and give them the attention they deserved.

Anyway…

This morning I was reading a journal from about a year ago (to the week to be exact). I made a comment in my journal that I wanted to put more "heart" into my podcast.

I feel like I do that a lot with creating content in general. I skip the "heart" in my work and putting intention in production and creating because I feel pressured to "pump more out". Like if you are not delivering "x amount" of times a day you are slacking.

I don't know. It could possibly the opposite. When you aren't putting your heart INTO your work and you just produce, produce, produce, that's truly when you are "slacking".

No big point to this other than I want to "show up" more.

Show up in my work.

Show up in the podcast.

Be more intentional with what I "put out".

That's the work that really matters- right?

I don't believe people are truly impacted by blanket statements and general content- they are impacted when there is intention behind the message.

I don't want to skip intention.

 

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode054/

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🌞 For access to our free Morning Habit Tracker click here https://www.heatherparady.com/morning/

 

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Connect with us!

Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A

Website: heatherparady.com

Social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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At the time of this recording, I had recently found out that one of my old friends had passed away. For the most part, we had lost touch with each other besides the occasional “Happy birthday” or quick, “How is life?” message sent here and there.

Seeing that he wasn’t here anymore just shocked me. We are in our early thirties. It’s too soon for this...

I stayed up thinking about old memories and how fragile life was. You know it’s sad that something like this has to happen for us to stop and really think about how much people mean to us.

I shared a memory with my husband that night. The thing that stood out most to me about Chris was that he always just let me be myself. I’ve always been a strange girl, not fitting into most crowds. I'm super quirky, ambitious, and passionate. Especially in my early 20s I was hyper-aware of how different I was and it made me VERY insecure.

Chris would always say to me “Sis, just do you, it doesn't matter. Be Heather”.

I told my husband how much that meant to me because there are not a lot of people in life where you can FULLY be yourself and feel completely free around. Chris was that kind of friend.

I don’t think I ever thanked him for that. It made me think about all the other friends I have in my life that I haven’t taken the time to reach out, thank, and make more of an effort to be in their lives.

Over the weekend I talked with friends, family, and even complete strangers and asked them, a question, what is something that a friend has done or said that has greatly impacted you? Maybe something that you may have taken for granted?

This is what they said...

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode053/

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