In this introductory episode of Reclaiming Ourselves, host Sonya Stattmann talks about the importance of self-discovery, and gets candid about her own lifelong journey to reclaiming herself. 

Sonya opens up about her self-discovery process and why this was so important to reclaiming her power & gifts. She also discusses her calling to help others in their journey to reclaiming themselves. In this episode, you get a chance to know Sonya, why she started this podcast and some of the fundamental experiences that shaped who she is today. 

Join us as we discuss: 

• 11:11 Some of the pivotal moments that shaped Sonya’s personal journey to reclaiming herself.
• 25:58 Why Sonya felt called to step away from business coaching and focus on helping people develop and nurture their full selves. 
• 32:16 What “reclaiming yourself” means, and how the process of reclaiming ourselves can change the impact we have on the world.
• 42:45 How to recognize when life is telling you it’s time to reclaim yourself.

Resources mentioned in the show: 

• Author Judith Duerk https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/320512.Judith_Duerk 
• Author Amy Harmon https://www.authoramyharmon.com/ and her book The Bird and the Sword. https://www.authoramyharmon.com/the-bird-and-the-sword.html 
• Sonya’s playlist, “Embodying Me” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aXROaT7CYrrleVoISNHEy 
• Trailer for the Hulu Original series Normal People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JQuWxt3cE 

Learn more about the co-hosts: 

---> Sonya Stattmann is the host & creator of Reclaiming Ourselves™. She is a TEDx & corporate speaker and has been working with leaders around personal development for the last 22 years. She teaches workshops & offers small group programs around emotional intelligence, transformational & embodied leadership, and energy management. You can find more about her here:

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

---> Laura Shook-Guzman, co-host of Reclaiming Ourselves, LMFT, and Somatic Psychotherapist for entrepreneurs has been a mental health professional for 23 years. She’s the founder of three businesses; the world's first Wellness Coworking Community Soma Vida, the global community Women Who Cowork, and her own therapy practice, Conscious Ambition. You can find more about her here: 

Website: http://www.laurashookguzman.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashookguzman/ 

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