Let go, Lean In

The concept of self-care has been complicated for many women, myself included. Some teachings have emphasized the self in self-care labeling the concept selfish and anti-Christian. I bought into that line of thinking for many years; not taking care of the sacred vessel God has blessed me with. My health suffered as did my relationships. Self-care is NOT selfish. Self-care is essential and each of us will benefit when we make space for self-care in four specific areas as a regular set of practices. 

I've come to Audible slowly. Not an early adopter because I struggled with the legitimacy of reading. I had to talk myself through the process of learning a language whether your heart language or a second or third or more. We learn listening. Reading is actually the third stage of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and then writing. 

All that to say, I've made peace with reading books on Audible by working this developmental process through in my head. See what it's like in my head? Complicated!

I just completed two memoirs on Audible and I am here to say I'd choose to read them on Audible for the sheer benefit of hearing the authors tell their story in their own speaking voice. 

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono 

Spare by Prince Harry 

I'm sharing what I learned for my own life from listening to theirs.

Moving toward the next milestone in episodes, beginning again with one. One hundred one to be exact.

Sharing with you the value of practicing affirmations and the kinds of fruit that can be born in your life: mind, heart and body being supported and encouraged by helpful, authentic words.

Research is behind this episode! Check it out.

*Applause* Woohoo! 100 Episodes! I'm sharing the fun with you; Top 5 Episodes, Top 5 Books Read and Top 4 Things I've Learned as a Podcaster. Plus there is a gift for you in the show notes at letgoleaninpodcast.com

In this unique episode, I pull back the curtain to reveal who and what is behind Let Go, Lean In Podcast. 

I also have a reminder of the invitation to join a coaching group using the Enneagram wisdom for growth and development.

Thanks again for being here!

Happy New Year!

It's been a rainy start in California but today there is a break in the rain! Can't complain; we desperately need the rain but there is also the tragic loss of lives due to flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mourning for those families who have lost loved ones.

In this podcast episode I want to help you see each of our blind spots for the nine types of the Enneagram. Listen to see if you already are aware of your blind spot!

You're not invited to use your imagination a lot as an adult. In fact, imagination can be called a bad thing in certain circles.

What would growth and change be like if you were invited to imagine releasing the things you want to change into the hands of the One who created you? What if you put into practice casting your cares into the Eternal River of God's Grace?

That is what this episode is about and more! Plus, this is the week to sign up for Group Coaching through the Enneagram. Click on the word GROUPS on https://letgoleaninpodcast.com/ to learn more.

There are 12 days until the new year 2023. When I was ten that year was so far off it was part of science fiction writing! I hope you are making space to reflect on this past year and are setting some intentions for what you'd like to see and be a part of in the coming year. 

Making lasting change takes practice and learning what tools you already have to move forward is what this episode is about.

Listen to the very end where I share details about my new offer of Group Coaching through the Enneagram. 

In this episode I have the privilege of introducing you to Gem Fadling.

Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She is a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads.