Inside Voice Podcast

Ever notice how powerful words are? We understand the power of positive self-talk when it comes to motivation. However, affirming yourself and speaking hope into your life is just as valuable when dealing with your past. There are dark things that linger in our past, but we can't let those thing consume us. It's about time we re-framed our thinking and our speech surrounding those moments.

Can we be honest? We've all had things in our lives that have hurt us. If you're like me, you've stuffed that hurt so far away into the darkness. Y'all, it's time to shine the light into that darkness. Facing your past gives you control over it. If you can expose it, you can take away it's power and turn it into something good. It's not easy, but it's worth it. And there are things you can do to prepare yourself for future hurts. So, grab your flashlights and lets dive in.

Last week, I ripped the Band-Aid off. I took a flashlight, pointed it at the darkest part of my life and turned it on. And I did it in front of you. It wasn't easy and I was so incredibly scared, but you know what... I feel so much better on the other side. See light drives out darkness and there's value in illuminating those spaces that we've locked up inside us. It's not easy and it's beyond uncomfortable, but sometimes we have to endure discomfort in order to attain what we truly want in life.

I'll admit, this is the hardest episode I've ever released. I've avoided recording it and even told myself I would never would. However, the more I put it off, the more I felt inauthentic - which goes against the rules of the Inside Voice Podcast. For weeks this sat in a folder on my desk and I had every intention on keeping it tucked away. And yet, here were are... ripping the Band-Aid off and letting one of my deepest wounds see the light of day. I hope that by shining light on this darkness, it will lose power over me and, in doing so, encourage you to turn on the lights in those dark spaces of your own life. I have no idea what will become of this episode or where it will lead, but it's time to give this whole thing over to God. It's heavy and it's raw. But thank you for listening.

Happy New Year! What a wonderful time of hope and dream casting. We have so many visions of what we will look like at the end of 2023, but how many of us will accomplish what we set out to change? If you want to be successful this year, there are some hard truths you might need to hear. That's why I'm here - to tell you what "they" don't tell you about this time of year so you can be successful on your journey. So... let's dive in!

Whether you want to admit it or not, we need people in our lives. We are social beings and are craving connection. And no, social media isn't cutting it. As humans, we are meant to be social, but it's so easy to turn down opportunities to truly connect with one another. Why? Because it takes effort, time, and energy. We prefer to sit at home binging Netflix because it's comfortable. The problem however, is doing that leaves us feeling lonely and abandoned. It keeps up from some of the biggest blessings in our lives - people.

Let's get moving! A few years ago, I made a commitment to move my body daily and boy, has it changed my life. So of course I had to make it part of my 5 Game-Changing Habits That Completely Rocked My World series. How often do you move? Are you taking care of your body so it will ultimately show up for you? It's time we get moving for US. What do you say?

What a blessing it is to eat... am I right? We have to nourish ourselves, but the fact that we get to enjoy that process is wonderful in and of itself. If you're like me, you've tilted the scales too far from nourishment and too far into enjoyment. We all struggle with it. So how can we get ourselves back to a place where we are taking care of our bodies through food? After all, what we eat effects everything about us. Let's dive into some tips and tricks to care for yourself with what's on your fork.

Ever lose sleep thinking about losing sleep? Getting enough shuteye on a regular basis can be a stressful topic that can quite literally keep you up at night. However, sleep is a vital part of healthy living. You body, mind and spirit need it. So how can we hack our routines and set ourselves up for success when it comes to laying our heads down at night. From an unofficial "olympic" sleeper, I've got some tips and tricks for you.

Are you chasing happiness? Have you found yourself unsatisfied or let down? Perhaps it's time to stop looking for happiness outside of yourself? It's far better to start within on your journey to happiness. It can be as simple as taking care of your mind and being aware of what you're feeding it. Let's dive into ways that you can check your mind and get it on the right track in order to cultivate happiness on a daily basis.