In 2017, I ran a half marathon and I sucked so bad at it. I felt sick the entire time, but then I woke up the next morning with the most overwhelming sense of accomplishment and gratitude. How could I have felt this way if I had sucked so bad? I realized that it was never about the race, it was about the process. Later, this phrase, “trust the process” became a really important mantra that helped change my mindset and ease my anxiety throughout my struggles with an eating disorder. In this episode, I want to encourage you - whatever you’re going through - to trust the process.

Self-validation is accepting your own internal experience, your thoughts, and your feelings. In this episode I’m sharing some helpful practices that will help you build up self-validation in your life. Implementing these habits will help you whether you’re a self love newbie or a pro!

In 2020, my husband and I packed up all our stuff, put it in storage, and set out on a year of nomadic travel. Those plans were derailed pretty quickly due to COVID so we decided to settle down in Boise, Idaho, but we’re still taking the year off work. I’ve already learned a lot from this time I’ve been given. I’m sharing an unexpected challenge, why I felt like I needed this experience, what I wish I knew going into this year, and my plans for the next 6 months.

Today’s culture does not value slowness, it values busy. Busy means it’s super easy to burnout. In this episode I’m sharing my experiences with having to slow down from leaving my job to breaking my ankle, and some helpful tips on how to handle those types of situations. Whether you want to slow down or you’re forced to, hopefully you’ll get some ideas on how you can appreciate more slowness in your life.

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https://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/

I’m trying to be a minimalist, but aren’t we all? In this first part I discuss the definition of minimalism and what it means to me. I also share book recommendations and talk about sustainability.

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https://www.becomingminimalist.com/5-years-of-better/

https://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/

https://www.ecomena.org/minimalism-and-sustainability/

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I took all of 2019 off of social media. I didn’t set out to do it, but that’s what it ended up happening. It’s not as scary as you think. In this episode, I’m sharing how I did it, why I did it, and what I learned along the way.

Seeing a therapist doesn’t have to be a big scary ordeal. Everyone can benefit from therapy. You don’t have to go to therapy just because of trauma. In this episode I share the kinds of things my therapist has been helping me with and how to get started finding the right therapist for you.

I’m sharing my favorite nonfiction books in this episode. From topics on habits and simplifying your life to books about romance and death, I think there’s something for everyone on this list.

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At the beginning of 2020, my husband and I set out on a nomadic adventure. We packed up our stuff, put it in storage, and started living out of a backpack. We don’t have a house or a car. Everything we need for an entire year is in these backpacks. In this episode I’m answering questions about how we’re able to do this and what it’s been like!

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