Millennial Musings

Episode 5: the infinite argument of money vs. passion

Making a living based off what you love to do….if only it were that simple! The argument of money vs. passion is one I know first-hand very well. I don’t want to say that most artists struggle before ever “making it”, but it often times tends to roll that way. And on a practical level, how does one know when the passion simply is just that? Is it possible to not be motivated by money at all? These are questions I’ve had to answer for myself when I decided to go all in on my own creative pursuit. And as much as I’ve grown through that journey, I’d be lying if I said it was easier. Money vs. passion, where do you stand? Listen for more.

In this episode, I dive into what doing the “inner work” really means, based on personal experience and how beneficial it has truly been to my own life. The act of being present and mindful of feelings is an underrated tool to live with a more positive and impactful outcome. I have seen this firsthand in others whom are extremely emotionally intelligent and regulated, and in the progress I’ve made for myself ever since really putting in the muscle to do inner work consistently. If you relate at all, super cool beans. And if you’d like some resources on books/podcast that I’ve read/listened which have supplemented my own personal inner work journey, I’m happy to recommend them (listed below). Thanks for listening :)

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

The Inner Child Podcast by Gloria Zhang

Master Your Emotions by Thibaut Meurisse

Manifesting with Alignment by Ryuu Shinohara

In this episode, I dive into recognizing the core wound of feeling not enough and how to break the pattern of reacting and living life according to its triggers. Being on a journey of self-awareness has meant dealing with these buried feelings I’ve had since I was a kid, and trying to understand how to not just address the wound, but show love to myself even when the wound or inner critic shows up. Learning to dismantle what this core wound of not feeling enough really is, and taking responsibility to recognize it and choose to make an actual change by doing inner work. The power and choice is within all of us.

*disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional on this matter; my thoughts on the subject matter are based on my own individual studies and application of inner child work, positive pyschology, and neuroscience.

In this episode, how does one even begin to start a new career after being known for something else in a different industry? Does it always have to be about choosing the “safe” option?

As a mom especially, the luxury of time and choices is not always available. As I am currently going through a career change, it forced me to really ask myself what is most important in life, what is important in the work I do, and what am I actually good at? These simple prompts may seem elementary to ask, but how many of us actually feel fulfilled by our careers? Does this have to stop just because we’ve added “Mama” to our title?

I did A LOT of digging and searching to try and find even the smallest semblance of something I would enjoy; I also realized that pouring everything into a “pipe dream” the way I used to back in my 20’s is not something I was willing to risk anymore. Finding the balance of stability aka financial security, with a natural curiosity and excitement for the work to be done, is easier said than done. Dive on into this episode to learn more.

Welcome to the This Is For You podcast :)

In this intro episode, I (Tina) share a little bit of my background and talk about what entering a new chapter in life feels like (and being almost 40 at that)!

It took a long time for me to truly understand what this transition phase was all about, and I invite you to explore that void for yourself if you find yourself undergoing a massive transformation as well.

You can expect to hear more about facing your fears, nurturing your inner child, rewiring how you think/how your brain functions and why it works the way it does, and random thoughts on a variety of topics as this podcast gets underway.

I started this podcast as a personal project for me, but I have a feeling that as you get to know me and listen along, you’ll find that this is for you, too.

Til next time, wishing you peace, progress, and so much love,

Tina