Do you miss parts of who you used to be? In a short period of time Ryan Bridges became a mother, wife, and moved 15 hours away from everyone she new. She said, "I couldn't recognize the person I was becoming because I kept trying to hold onto the person I used to be." Through all of the transitioning, she realized she had to get out of this rut, otherwise, she wouldn't be able to show up for her children, husband, or herself. And now, she's on the other side of it all!

No one talks about how painful it can feel to miss your past self. But this episode is a reminder that it's ok grieve the old you as you imperfectly transition into the phenomenal woman you're called to be. There is beauty in who you are becoming. 

In this episode you'll learn about:

• giving yourself grace as you grow, 
• trusting God's process and timing for your life, 
• "I release" statements and the power of our words, 
• feeling like life revolves around your husband and children, 
• not recognizing your body during and after pregnancy, 
• releasing relationships that are no longer serving you, 
• recognizing your worth, 
• experience with breathwork, 
• fear of success, and 
• transitioning into motherhood and becoming a wife.

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't mourn the old you" to fit more within Ryan's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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Ryan's IG: @shes_ryanelle

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Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman: imperfectlyphenom.com

Feeling drained by the end of the day with too much on your to do list? Let's chat about being mindful of your energy. In this solo episode Lauren talks about how she has been managing her energy while making a new show. She also shares: 

• one major part of her morning routing - the 4 minute meditation, 
• thoughts on the concept of balance vs prioritization,
• finding efficiencies and asking for help,  
• what to do if you feel depleted, and 
• the importance of knowing what recharges you. 

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@lauren.e.will 

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Letting go is NOT EASY for many people, especially when what you're letting go of meant so much to you at some moment in time. Lauren LoGrasso joins the pod to chat about: 

• letting go of one dream so you can dream even bigger, 
• conversations with your inner child, 
• knowing when it's time to let go, 
• trusting the path to your dreams, 
• the space between knowing and readiness, 
• the ego and shame, 
• slowly transitioning into what's next, and 
• releasing the gifts that are burning inside of you. 

The Reframe 

We reframed the limiting belief "You can't let go of one dream and embrace what's next" to "letting go is an act of love which will allow you to dream bigger." 

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@LaurenLoGrasso 

@unleashyourinnercreative

Unleash Your Inner Creative Podcast 

Lauren Lograsso music on Spotify 

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Around 90% of your decision-making is unconscious, so how do we manage our thoughts? Dr. Maiysha Clairborne joins the pod to chat about: 

• awareness of our trauma responses, 
• how to confront thoughts that aren't empowering you, 
• bringing the unconscious to conscious, 
• the phrase "I'm not good enough", 
• personal blind spots, 
• how our internal filters impact our communication and responses,
• discovering the original wound and healing, and 
• tools to anchor yourself when a trauma response is activated.  

Reframe 

We reframed the limiting belief "I can't shift my reality" to "How can I shift my reality? Because I can." 

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mindremappingacademy.com 

Tedx Talk: The Perspective You May Be Missing 

The Black Mind Garden Podcast

Dr. Maiysha on Facebook 

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@ipwomanpodcast on Instagram 

The journey of creating anything takes time, whether it's nine months creating a child or years building a business. Taya Marquis joins this episode to discuss:  

• how baby steps add up over time, 
• the shock, divine nature, & responsibility that comes with being a new mom, 
• balancing priorities, 
• time management, 
• anxiety & PTSD, 
• how her son inspired her to start the company Mama Juice, and 
• being kind to yourself while starting a business. 

Reframe 

We reframed the limiting belief "I can't find time for myself to create" to "I can take baby steps that add up over time."

Connect with us 

Mama Juice on Amazon 

@mamajuicestore 

@tayamarquis 

@ipwomanpodcast 

ipwomanpodcast.com 

What does it mean to be a wife? Carolyn Fox Darville recently got marrried and reflects on what being a wife means to her in this episode. We discuss: 

• balancing independence and unity in relationships, 
• long distance relationships, 
• views on personal identity and maintaining your sense of self after marriage, 
• relationship styles, 
• communication in relationships, and 
• creating as a couple. 

Reframe 

We reframed the limiting belief "I can't define wife for myself." to "I can and should define wife for myself. I will choose what’s best for me, let go of other people’s opinions, and maintain my sense of identity. 

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carolynfoxdarville.com

@ipwomanpodcast 

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In this solo episode Lauren shares about her recent experience being stuck in a rut. She shares:

• how the negative feelings felt in her body, 
• acknowledging your feelings rather than pushing them down, 
• building a toolkit of things that bring you peace and joy,
• a journaling exercise to analyze your current state, and 
• a goal setting exercise that may help you take steps to feel a little better.  

Let's Connect! 

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@ipwomanpodcast 

There is nothing wrong with not desiring sex. Some people, like today's guest Kara Brady, are asexual—meaning they have little or no interest in sexual contact with others. We discuss, 

• how being on the ace spectrum impacted her relationships, 
• feeling like something was wrong with her for not enjoying sex, 
• choosing to come out to family and friends, 
• feeling empowered by labels and micro-labels, 
• the theory that Wednesday Adams may be asexual, 
• fear of being different, and 
• her belief that it is possible to still build meaningful relationships without sex. 

The Reframe 

We reframed the limiting belief "I can't go without sexual attraction" to "I can build and experience very meaningful relationships, even without sex, because sex is not essential for everyone."

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@karabrady 

@ipwomanpodcast  

ipwomanpodcast.com 

Your relationship with time shifts based on the chapter of life you're in. As a working mom and mother of two Moriah Garcia Nelson is trying her best to slow down. In this episode we chat about:

• multitasking vs saying no, 
• adjusting expectations of what life looks like with kids, 
• giving yourself grace, 
• commiting to asking for help,  
• losing your identity as a mom, and 
• prioritizing "me time." 

Reframe 

We reframed the limiting belief "I can't slow down." to "I need to slow down and I am worthy even when I am simply being." 

Resource 

What Giving Yourself Grace at Work—and in Life—Really Means - wellandgood.com/give-yourself-grace-meaning/ 

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@Moriah.Zoe 

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@ipwomanpodcast

Sex is often off limits as a topic of discussion, however, as guest Saadia Khan shares: "sex is such an intrinsic part of our existence as humans." In this Valentine's Day episode we discuss:

• sex beyond the typical conversations of procreation and the male gaze,
• discovering and building a relationship with your body, 
• differences between dating norms in the U.S. and Pakistan, 
• exploring sexuality and what makes you happy,
• the body as vessel of sexual emancipation,
• shifting the focus from only pleasing your partner to also pleasing yourself,
• embracing the agency you have over your body, and
• a lightning round of responses to "taboo" topics.

Reframe

We reframed the limiting belief "I can't talk about sex" to "I allow myself to talk about sex as an intrinsic part of my existence."

Connect with us!

• immigrantlypod.com
• @immigrantlypod 
• @swkkhan
• ipwomanpodcast.com
• @ipwomanpodcast 
• @lauren.e.will