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Dana and Michelle answer a question from listener, Sandra: How do you set boundaries with home chores and tasks. I have a husband who isn’t involved in the household chores and three busy kids. I find at the end of the day I’m exhausted and fed up of cleaning up after everyone else and I would like to incorporate more time for the other members of the family to help out with the house work. Please help!

First off, this is a reminder to give yourself some grace. Dana has a great suggestion and clear language, on how to delegate to children. Both Michelle and Dana suggest rewards for their contributions. Sometimes, it takes patience and creativity, depending on the age group you’re dealing with.

On this episode we dive into: 

• Managing a household and delegating tasks
• Living in a home means you’re part of a team
• Prioritizing your own needs
• Creative ways to assign household tasks and chores
• The importance of clearing your physical space to support your mental state

The Take Home:

Parenting is a constant adjustment, says Dana. Resistance and resentment deplete our energy and if the energy exchange in the household is imbalanced, we need to start setting boundaries. Reminding our partners that our lives don’t need to revolve around household chores is an important step in honouring ourselves. There are some things we can not change, but we can change how we respond.

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” - Brene Brown

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Get in touch with Michelle or Dana: 

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: www.themichellewolfe.com 

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Dana Ruby Martin

Instagram: @danarubymartin

Website: www.revivalbymartinandco.com 
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Feel the energy in this episode explode through your headphones! Life Transformation Coach, Elisa Kurylowicz, gets real and raw on some profound topics with Michelle today. 

Elisa strives to live in true awareness of her thoughts, her inner voice and the narratives she tells herself. She is critical of information that she consumes on social media, diet culture, thoughts, patterns and habits. Elisa encourages listeners that understanding the “trends of our conditioning” might help us re-establish our true wants and desires. 

People who look like they living a free-flowing life are able to separate themselves from what they think other people expect from them, their “default settings,” and are tapped into what they truly desire. 

Elisa talks about “raising the bottom” of our reactions to difficult situations. So that when we do have bad days, our low isn’t continuously as low as it was yesterday. Manage your self talk, take action and respect your own feelings.

On this episode we dive into: 

• Becoming your authentic self on social media
• The gap between the “knowing” and the “doing,” how to turn your knowledge into action
• How our mental models are formed and our ability to change our own narrative 
• Hearing and respecting the nudges that are guiding you into alignment 
• Releasing anger in a non-violent way. (We are not responsible for the actions of others)
• How living through an abusive relationship can be a reflection of the type of abuse we treat ourselves with. And only until it becomes beyond our threshold do we realize the extent of our mistreatment
• Making peace with our inner child so that we can attract healthier relationships with ourselves and others
• Doing the “work” that helps us create meaningful change in our lives 

The take-home: 

Elisa explains that the more you practice awareness (observing how you think and how you act/react), you develop a skill that creates space between your reaction and your action. This is truly living in the present and the voice of our truth will present itself. 

We get to define the words we use. Whether it comes to childhood trauma, divorce, love or loss, we can mindfully create our own energy around our words and experiences. 

Elisa wants to remind you to listen to and respect the cues of your body: hunger, thirst, exhaustion, holding back tears, all of it. How long are you willing to hide your SELF? The more clear we are with how we communicate, the healthier our lives will become. 

Take a breath in the space between your mind, body and soul and hold space for yourself there. 

Where to find Elisa Kurylowicz: 

Instagram- @elisakurylowicz

Website- https://elisaunfiltered.com/ 

Podcast- Elisa Unfiltered: Living Life Out Loud

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Get in touch with Michelle:

The Muve Collective: www.themichellewolfe.com

Instagram: @themichellewolfe 

Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Email: [email protected]

Use code MUVE12 at www.well.ca for $10 off your purchase of $40.

Are you getting dizzy riding the hamster wheel that’s called your life? Is your mindset stopping you from getting off the wheel, even if you know it’s causing you harm?

Reflecting on her past experiences with food, Michelle expresses the catalysts that created change in her life so that she can adopt a more intuitive approach. 

It can be discouraging when we feel like we aren’t evolving, even when we are putting in hard work. ‘Do the work” is a blanket statement and normally broad and shameful. So, what is “the work”? Michelle explores what this statement means and how you can implement small tools in your life that really make a difference. 

On this episode we dive into: 

• Getting off the hamster wheel that isn’t serving a purpose for you
• Listening to your body so that you can adopt a more intuitive lifestyle
• Self-help and it’s value in your life
• Breaking habits that align with a better version of yourself 
• The community and spectrum of different tools strategies and tools that you can use to break cycles

The Take Home:

When we are living a fast-paced life, we don’t have the time to think about how our body feels, or what we need in our relationships, career and finances. When we adopt stillness techniques, like body scans a few times a day, or meditation, we can tap into our energetic needs. 

Repetitive patterns, when your soul is yearning for change, can make you feel like you’re a hamster stuck in a wheel. What can you do today to spark a positive change in your life?

Get in touch with Michelle:

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: themichellewolfe.com

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The ladies answer a question: Do you have times of the month where you feel like you’re a different person, where you have feelings of sadness or anger or just these uncontrollable feelings and if so, what do you do to deal with it and to help those you love deal with it? 

Emotions are sacred. The patriarchy leads us to believe that we are weaker when we are emotional, but it’s absolutely not true. Women become more in tune, more connected and clear in their lives and direction. 

On this episode we dive into: 

• Navigating all of the emotions
• Using hormones to enhance our intuition
• Allowing ourselves to be tuned into hormonal surges to enhance our lives
• Continuing the conversation in our social circles
• Not giving into the daily grind and finding moments of peace

The Take Home:

How is your emotional mind? Do you feel more intuitive, more fatigued, more energized at certain times of the month? Do you allow yourself to embrace your emotional intuition and what would that look like for you?

Dana pulls the Bear spirit card that gives us permission to take time out for us. Patience and peacefulness allows us to tap into what we truly desire. There is no reason to rush the process right now, enjoy the magical journey you are on! 

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: 

Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger by Soraya Chemaly

“Emotions are the language of the soul.” -Karla Mclaren

Ps. If you have something you’d like to ask us, send us a message and we’ll add it to our list!! Xx

Get in touch with Michelle or Dana: 

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: www.themichellewolfe.com 

Dana Ruby Martin

Instagram: @danarubymartin

Website: www.revivalbymartinandco.com 

Stay tuned for the Gratitude Collection!

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Michelle talks about the emotional responses that our hormones cause, today. Discerning between hormones, feelings and emotions isn’t as necessary as realizing that it’s completely normal and human to feel. But, if you do feel like something doesn’t isn’t quite right, seeking help from a medical health professional could be very important for you.

Michelle has had the sensation of her throat closing in, like there was something stuck in it - especially in situations where she felt she had to withhold her feelings. When your truth is trying to express itself, it might come across as reactive if you’re frustrated in the moment. When you’re feeling emotional, instead of reacting in a way that you might not be heard or accepted, try journalling. 

You want to be in a comfortable state of mind to be able to openly express yourself in your relationships. 

On this episode we dive into: 

• Hormones, feelings and emotions
• Premenstrual hormones can create quite the waves in our lives
• Expressing our feelings and how important it is to our physical health
• Journalling through your emotional waves

The Take Home:

We don’t want to be prisoners to our hormonal imbalances. Everything affects our hormones, from sleep, diet, our environment and gut health. Self expression is absolutely integral in self care. If we don’t feel safe to express ourselves, our bodies let us know. Listen to your body and mind! 

Journal Prompt:

How is my body feeling right now? What emotion is strongest? What can I do right now to feel grounded and at ease?

Get in touch with Michelle:

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: themichellewolfe.com

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The ladies answer a question from Sahara: How do you overcome the naysayers, the family members who can’t understand your dreams and the direction you want to go?

Dana was bursting to answer this question. In her 20’s, Dana used naysayers’ comments as motivation to accomplish her goals. She now recognizes who is being judgmental and who is being curious. 

Michelle is much more affected by her family’s perspectives. Considering herself a black sheep from her family, her life choices were highly criticized and she feels like she can’t speak her truth and be her complete self around her family. She chooses wisely when it comes to sharing her truth.

On this episode we dive into: 

• Tapping into creativity to enhance self-expression 
• Being conscious of the advice we take and comments we internalize 
• Keep your dreams in the hands of those you trust
• The Hawk card is pulled today, which is a extremely powerful card for Michelle
• The Gratitude Collection from Revival by Martin & Co is close to release. Follow them on instagram and don’t miss out @revivalbymartinandco

The Take Home:

You don’t need to share your dreams and goals with everyone in your life. Considering who might help to support you, versus those you might intentionally bring you down, being mindful with what you share with others is part of self care. 

The Hawk animal spirit card is here to remind us to pay close attention to the messages we are receiving and the synchronicities around us. Listen to words, songs, numbers, and symbols that could be trying to get your attention.

“If being crazy means living life as it matters, then I don’t mind being completely insane.” - Kate Winslet

Ps. If you have something you’d like to ask us, send us a message and we’ll add it to our list!! Xx

Get in touch with Michelle or Dana: 

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: www.themichellewolfe.com 

Dana Ruby Martin

Instagram: @danarubymartin

Website: www.revivalbymartinandco.com 

Stay tuned for the Gratitude Collection! All watches are 25% in celebration of Father’s Day!

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On today’s episode, I chat with Carolyn Ellis, owner and founder of The Hug Glove! It's no secret that the past year and a half has been a crazy ride for everyone, but Carolyn didn’t let that stop her from seeing and hugging the ones she loves most! Carolyn used these unprecedented circumstances to get innovative and find new ways of living that resulted in her not only being able to hug her family, but help many other families hug it out, too! Listen to today’s episode to find out how!

On this episode we dive into: 

• The importance of social interaction.
• Getting innovative and staying positive through difficult times.
• The power and health benefits of hugs.
• How to conserve your energy.

The take-home: 

Carolyn credits her mother for her brilliant idea of The Hug Glove. Throughout the pandemic, she noticed that the lack of socializing and physical touch within her family was in and of itself, creating health concerns. Her strong desire to connect with her family again, and specifically with her mother - is what drove her to turn an old plastic sheet into a new way of loving on those you care about most. Carolyn recognized the importance of physical touch and the impact it has on our relationships and our health, so she made a decision and acted swiftly! Although she gained much praise for her brilliance throughout the last year and a half, there was another aspect to her newfound invention that she didn't see coming. 

There was a moment during Carolyn’s new venture when she was finding that although The Hug Glove was helping so many families, it was also being seen in a negative light by others. But, instead of taking these critiques to heart, Carolyn recognized that some people were simply in more pain than others, which is valid, so she didn’t let it slow her down!

Carolyn is an amazing example of not only someone who can adapt during hard times, but someone who refuses to let any type of negativity interfere with doing what she feels is best for herself and others. So how are you going to adapt when things get tough warriors? Will you be innovative? Will you continue to shine through when others attempt to darken your light? You all have the power within you! It’s only a matter of continuing to move forward!

Get in touch with with Carolyn Ellis

Website: https://www.hugglove.ca

Instagram: @hug.glove

Michelle reflects on mental wellness in this episode. After a loss in her community and a conversation with a client, Michelle reiterates how important it was to keep the conversations open around mental health.

Life is hard, but there are so many beautiful blessings around us. She sends love to all of her listeners and is open to having conversations around mental wellness with you.

On this episode we dive into: 

• The perfect storms that lead to mental illness
• Living life in line with our mental wellness
• Living with purpose and how it contributes to our wellness
• Trying to do something everyday that brings you joy, you deserve it
• Leaning on your community when you’re feeling low

The Take Home:

It’s hard to see the light, in darkness. Talking about our mental health is tricky. We are worried about saying the wrong thing, or offending someone, if we approach these topics with others. Try to prioritize things in your day that support your mental wellbeing. Get outside, move your body, hydrate, talk with a good friend, pet a dog, whatever that is for you, do it!

Feel the love and big virtual hugs that Michelle is sending your way! We all have a light to shine.

Get in touch with Michelle:

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: themichellewolfe.com

The ladies answer a question: Since the pandemic, what our listener thought were close friends are no longer present, or showing up for them. They ask, how do you find strong, genuine friendships?

Showing up in our friendships through a pandemic has changed for all of us. 

Michelle has built some incredible relationships online and throughout the pandemic, and she has had the ability to nurture these friendships. There is something really valuable in our online friendships. 

When you are attracting online friendships, there’s a connection on the basis of inspiration, rather than a time-place connection. We don’t seek our friends to fulfill us, and we aren’t alive to serve others. When our cups are full, we attract others who also have full cups. We harmonize with people who are like us, says Dana.

On this episode we dive into: 

• Navigating friendships in a pandemic 
• How to build solid relationships 
• Drifting apart from or evolving away from certain friendships 
• Being confident in moving on from friendships that aren’t serving you. Let’s normalize it!
• Dana’s card of the day- reminding us not to quit before the finish line

The Take Home:

The pandemic has awakened our energetic levels in ways that might make us feel like navigating and reflecting on the people that we allow into our space. If we are evolving as human beings, we will attract others who are evolving too! Choose friends that love you where you’re at, and love your friends where they are at too. Do things that you love to do, and they will come when they are meant to come!

“The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. ” -Maya Angelou

Ps. If you have something you’d like to ask us, send us a message and we’ll add it to our list!! Xx

Get in touch with Michelle or Dana: 

Michelle Wolfe

Instagram: @themichellewolfe

Muve Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Website: www.themichellewolfe.com 

Dana Ruby Martin

Instagram: @danarubymartin

Website: www.revivalbymartinandco.com 

Discount Code for Revival watches: MUVE15

Everything is taking more time for us to accomplish right now. A simple task, like going to the bank, can take three times as long as it used to.

Managing our time is important but not always in our control. So, being mindful about the way we talk about the time we can control, might help. Thoughts like, “I don’t have enough time,” or limiting language around time, puts us into a scarcity mindset. If we change the way we simply talk about time, it can make a huge difference in our lives.

Is there a way to manage or delegate mundane household chores, to allow more time for you? Whether its star gazing, going for walks in nature or sharing jokes with your family, this is living, and these things feed your soul. You deserve to spend more time on the things that bring you joy. 

On this episode we dive into: 

• Time management is key in finding time for self care 
• Asking ourselves, what are the simple things that bring you joy everyday?
• Making time for you
• Living before we die
• What is fulfilling for us
• Being part of a community, like the Muve Collective platform

The take-home: 

Wanting more for your life is healthy. Try living more days that feel like it’s the best day of your life. Ultimately, you are in control of your day. There are many things that we can’t change. But, be mindful of the things that you can change and fill that time with more joy!

“In today’s rush, we think too much, seek too much, want too much, and forget about the joy of just being.” -Eckhart Tolle

Get in touch with Michelle: 

The Muve Collective: www.themichellewolfe.com

Instagram: @themichellewolfe 

Collective Instagram: @muvecollective

Email: [email protected]