Leading With Heart

Are you truly nailing your self-care game? In this episode we are talking all about the concept of high yield self-care, and how to identify, simplify, and take action.

Picture this: activities that leave you feeling more alive than ever, recharging your soul and bringing an ecstatic smile to your face. That's precisely what high yield self-care is all about – the magic potion that fuels your inner fire and lights up your life. Now, don't be fooled; this is not a one-size-fits-all routine. We're all unique beings, and our self-care needs are just as diverse.

We’ll chat through the differences between high and low  yield self-care and recognizing that everyone’s needs are different. In this episode, I’m sharing tools that will help you inventory your unique needs and identify your high yield self-care match.

RESOURCES:

Enneagram (https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions)

High Yield Self-Care Workbook (https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.ck.page/e83556732b)

www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com (https://www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com/)

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode8

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Are you meeting your own needs? Do you know what meeting your needs looks like for you? In this episode of "Leading with Heart," I share the importance of identifying and meeting your needs. Unmet needs can lead to negative emotions like exhaustion, anger, resentment, or anxiety. I’m going to help you start identifying your needs by sharing useful tips for identifying which areas of your life are thriving and which areas you may need to look deeper at. I’ll also provide a handful of resources to help you along the way. I’ll be sharing how to use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to do a “needs inventory” exercise. We can also use reverse engineering to uncover unmet needs. You’ll leave this episode with some tools to learn more about yourself and start advocating for your needs!

RESOURCES:

Mazlow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid (https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html)

cnvc.org Feelings Inventory (https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory)

cnvc.org Needs Inventory (https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory)

www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com (https://www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com/)

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode7

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

This episode has the potential to blow your mind and change your life. This concept has revolutionized the way I set goals, develop habits, and pursue personal growth. Today, we are talking about Identity-Based Change. In this episode, you’ll learn what it is, how to implement this transformational inside-out approach in your life, how to apply it to behavior change, habit building, and goal setting. 

 I first learned about this concept of identity-based change in the book Atomic Habits by James Clear where he introduces the “three ring circle” to explain the three layers of behavior change - outcomes, systems, and identity. When we shift away from outcome-based change and we start leaning into identity-based change, it strips away the noise and opens your path for meaningful, long-lasting change.

In this episode we will dive into determining the person we want to be and how we can ultimately get there.

RESOURCES:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Strong & Resilient Women Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen)

North Start Meditation & Craft a Personalized Identity Statement Worksheet: https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.ck.page/de6f72ebb6

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode6

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Brig Gen (Ret) Brenda Cartier has lived "Service Before Self." She understands this Air Force core value's origin story, and has experienced the healthy AND unhealthy sides of it.

​The military is a machine, and will take everything you're willing to give it. But Service Before Self wasn't intended as service at the sacrifice and detriment of self.

​Brenda, a recent graduate of Christina’s Lead Your Life program, has been on her own journey of self-care over the last year. She's learning that your SELF must be loved and cared for in order to be of highest SERVICE.

Today, I have the honor of interviewing her on the TRUE meaning of Service Before Self.

In today’s episode we discuss:

• Understanding the difference between when it's time to sprint vs conserve energy
• How to "lead up" within your organization to promote a culture of balance and well-being
• Her advice on how to not lose yourself and identity within the military machine
• Finding a "sustainable and humane power setting" for your career
  
  

RESOURCES:

Want to connect with Brenda? Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendapcartier/

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode5

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

When I talk to military women, I guarantee they are making at least one of these mistakes with their self-care. We all understand the importance of taking care of ourselves, but sometimes can get caught up in traps that leave us feeling exhausted, depleted, or frustrated. 

 Join me in this episode as I break down the five most common self-care mistakes I see, and what to do instead. We’re talking about how to stop practicing the wrong self-care, being reactive, feeling guilty for taking time for yourself, and more. I’m going to give you solutions for each common mistake, and an action step that you can start implementing in your life today! By understanding these pitfalls and implementing the suggested strategies, you can pave the way for a more balanced and fulfilling life.

RESOURCES:

Strong & Resilient Women Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen)

Discover your High Yield Self-Care Workbook: https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.ck.page/e83556732b

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode4

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

In this episode, I share my coaching strategy which includes three core values: taking responsibility for actions and decisions, breaking big goals into smaller steps, and prioritizing self-care.

I introduce tools for how to incorporate these core values into your life. I highlight the importance of breaking tasks into manageable chunks, taking consistent actions, and honoring commitments to oneself.

RESOURCES:

DOWNLOAD the Strong and Resilient Self-Care Guide HERE!

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode3

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

In this insightful episode, we delve into the important topic of self-care, wellness, and resiliency in today's world. While these buzzwords are everywhere, it's crucial to understand how to put them into practice and ensure that your self-care is effective. Join me as I explore the four fundamental pillars of wellness: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. You might be surprised to discover that their importance extends far beyond just diet and exercise. Get ready for a deep dive into holistic well-being and learn invaluable strategies for prioritizing each pillar.

RESOURCES:

DOWNLOAD the Strong and Resilient Self-Care Guide HERE!

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode2

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Welcome to our very first episode of the Leading with Heart podcast!  In this episode I’m sharing the WHY. The why behind what I do, the why behind my message, and the ultimate why behind launching and leading this podcast. I share 5 reasons why leaders at all levels should practice self-care. Leaders in the military NEED self-care as it contributes to our overall success and health.

I cover, the top 5 reasons leaders need self-care and my why for starting this podcast.

Sign up HERE (https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/) to get resources, motivation, and guided activities delivered to your inbox.

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE, or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

If you liked what you heard today please be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen to podcasts on and leave us a review! This helps us get our message out and reach more military leaders like you.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode1

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Prioritizing self-care and work/life balance can feel impossible in the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” and “embrace the suck” military culture. It’s time to change the narrative - together! The Leading With Heart podcast is your go-to resource for how to find happiness, peace, and true success amidst the high demands of military life. With research-based tools and expert interviews, these episodes will change your life. Join host Christina Mattison as she teaches you the skills and mindset needed to take excellent care of yourself, so you can prevent burnout, take excellent care of your people, and shift the culture around self-care and well-being in the military.

Show Notes: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/trailer

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.