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Today I am going to be talking about something that I feel is not that talked about that much... And that is how confusing it is to transition into becoming a young adult. Taken right off the web “A quarter-life crisis is a period of uncertainty, stress, and deep soul-searching that many young people experience as they embark on a new chapter in life.” And this is exactly what I think I am in! But lately, I have come into some insight that might help you if you feel like you resonate with that. 

The biggest misbelief that a lot of us have is that we have to pick one thing and do it for THE REST OF OUR LIVES. 

There are so many pressures and we don’t actually know what the heck we wanna do because we have just been busy completing high school. Some have gone and done things and  extracurriculars, but others have just simply survived high school. And in high school, I believe that doesn't truly teach us how to be creative. Only creative inside the box.

I go through a quick rundown of what my life has been the last three years. From graduating high school to being out in the real world, leaving college, and doing something untraditional. And then 7 Steps to Take Charge of Your Life and Finding Yourself.

The first step is figuring out what your BS  !!!! YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM;) Figure out what beliefs you have that are helping you. And what beliefs do you have that are holding you back in stopping you from being amazing or great? 

What thought of having to have it all figured out? Going to experience new things. Go fail. But keep moving forward and learn from your mistakes. Learn from your failures. And I’m telling you this because it’s what I need to tell myself. It’s OK to be lost right now because it is all a part of a bigger plan.

I started reframing things in my life. I learned that we as humans in our individual experiences give everything meaning. I want you to hear that again everything in our life we give meaning to. Reframe and look at all these things as building blocks as a step up to figure out where you’re going. 

I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you! 

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 Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Are you ready to start connecting with more people around you? Do you want to travel but don't know how to get started? 

If you answered YES this episode is for you! This week's episode is with the wonderful Layna Schmitt. She was born and raised in a small town called Cochrane, Alberta. Her parents were musicians so she was on the road and traveled when she was young. This way of growing up shaped her and developed her love to connect with others. Layna helps remove the fear of talking and connecting with others.  She also shares how she found a job that she could travel with and explore more of the world. Layna talked about many travel stories and the fantastic journey she has been on.  Let's uncover the power of travel and why having an open mind is so important!

Topics Discussed:

• Travel at a young age
• Love of people
• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Taking the fear away from talking to people
• The power of travel
• Exploring & Adventure
• Doing new things
• Comparison 
• Letting go
• Faith journey 

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! You can now watch all the interviews on my youtube channel! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

 Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Leesa JoAnn Iverson is both Artist and Storyteller. She writes for children to broaden their perspectives, create conversation, and foster compassion for themselves and others. Leesa is a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and so much more! 

We discuss how Leesa’s early life affected who she is today and how it has shaped her. Leesa also shared her journey of becoming a writer and following her passions to become an artist. Despite her limiting beliefs, she has now published one children's book called One Lucky Teddybear Falling. We talk about the importance of your support system and how to embrace who you are especially when it's different from others! 

Topics Discussed:

• Artist, writer, and illustrator
• Resilience 
• Navigate the world through hard times 
• Looking at others with compassion
• Giving herself compassion
• Looking at her childhood with compassion
• Dealing with Childhood trauma 
• Each person is on their journey 
• Suffering has brought lessons into her life
• Facing adversity 
• Being a mother 
• Parenting
• Journey of becoming a writer 
• Limiting beliefs 
• Being courageous and doing things that scare you.

Check out her first published illustrated Children’s book, One Lucky Teddybear Falling on Amazon.

Learn more about Leesa by taking a look at her website! Here is more information about her work and passion! 

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! You can now watch all the interviews on my youtube channel! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

In this episode, I dive into the topic of failing forward and starting regardless of being bad at the beginning. I had some epiphanies while I was in my Zumba class… 

When have you stopped yourself from doing something because you were afraid you would look bad? Or afraid you could do it? Or afraid that you would fail? Or afraid that others will judge you? 

I have been afraid of all these things! I have extreme expectations for myself and I strive for perfection. This mindset has shifted for me but it is a work in progress. At Zumbia I had many interesting thoughts that turned into beautiful lesions. I had to suck at something in order to become better (the thing is referring to my dancing skills😂). 
 

Today I am going to talk about doing things while you are uncomfortable and that you might fail at but the importance of moving forward despite the result. WE all let our fears stop us from living our dreams. We are so afraid of failing and what others will think about you. It’s so IMPORTANT we don't let these fears block us from LIVING. Ask yourself what those fear are present. And what are things that I really want to do but haven't done because I am afraid? Make the choice to tackle these fear! You have to start the conversation within yourself and then take action! 

Topics Discussed: 

- Fear of judgment 

- Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone 

- Perfectionism 

- The importance of sucking

- Starting the thing

- Fear of failure 

- Comparison 

- Open Mindset 

- Failing fast and forward 

- Failure is important for success 

- Process of healing 

- Reflection and Action 

- Life is a choice 

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! You can now watch all the interviews on my youtube channel! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart who is a retired police officer, mental health advocate, writer, speaker, and mentor, diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) 7 years ago, 2 years after she retired.

Cynthia is passionate about sharing her life story as it  is an opportunity for her to give you hope, and let you know you are not alone. She believes that her diagnosis was a gift. For the first time in her  life, she had to focus on herself and prioritize herself. 

Since Cynthia was a First Responder, having served over 25 years in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, her life journey is powerful and unique. Cynthia has great insight into the world of trauma and mental health because of all her experiences. She brings a multiplicity of perspectives to the PTSD conversation as she is diagnosed as well as her spouse. She was also diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder called Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS) in 2009, which presented other challenges. 

Cynthia is a passionate mental health advocate and educator and has presented at the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Conference in Toronto, The Sheldon Chumir Health Center - Trauma Workshop in Calgary, and most recently, to over 800 people at The First Responder Suicide Awareness Conference in Calgary. Learn more about her journey at her website. https://afirstrespondervoice.ca/

Topics Discussed: 

- What is PTSD and how does it affect the brain? 

- Life as a Police Officer in Canada

-  mental health advocate and educator

- Pushing through the blocks and asking for help

- Benign a female Police Officer 

- Redefining what ‘weak’ means

- Storytelling 

- Processing Greif 

- NEW Mental Health tools & Mindsets

- Redefining Strength

- Challenges as a first responder

-Genetic disorder

- Embracing Differences & Mental Health

If you want to learn more about Cynthia or want to connect with her, check out his Instagram, Facebook, or Website!

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! You can now watch all the interviews on my youtube channel! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

 Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Happy Valentines Day!!! 

I love Valentine's Day! And I always have!!! I simply love LOVE!!!! I agree that we should be celebrating love all year round and telling the people we love that we love them despite a holiday!  But it is a month when we can remind ourselves about the love around us. It's all about REFRAMING the way you look at things! 

Don't forget to tell the people that you love, that you love them!! Hug them!! Make it known how you feel about others because no one can read your brain!

I also shared very little about my SELF-LOVE JOURNEY and how you can start others 

• Roller coaster 
• Love yourself first 
• Fill your own cup, and let them fall in love with the overflow 
• Looks different for everyone! You need to figure out what works for you!
• Stop comparing yourself 
• Ask yourself questions: 
  • What do I enjoy?
  • What fulfills me?
  • When am I the happiest?
• Start doing more things you love 
• Making space for all the parts of myself! Befriending all parts of yourself! 
• Positive affirmation 

Happy LOVE day!!!

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Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Spencer McClain is truly a unique and kind soul! This is one of the most mind-shifting conversations I have had. Spencer's ability to be vulnerable and speak his truth is remarkable. We discussed everything from the double edge sword of personal development to money beliefs. This conversation is very juicy and I can't wait for you to listen to it!

Main Topics Discussed:

-  Personal Growth 

- Not enough

- Importance of Love

- Double edge sword of personal development at a young age 

- Self Love + Self Worth

- Taking Risk

- Manifesting 

- Seasons of Healing Journey

-  Embracing who you are

- Being a person of your word 

- Experience & value over money 

- Money beliefs

- The currency of time

- Security through money 

- Entrepreneur and actor

- Turning your passions into your work 

- Love is the energy that can heal

- Comfort zone 

- Universe + energies around us 

Check out Spenser's Instagram and TikTok! Here is more information about the film he was involved in- Instagram & Youtube! 

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! You can now watch all the interviews on my youtube channel! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Happy New Year!!!!!!

Points From The Episode:

• Big Announcement
• New Year Funk 
• Cancun before the butterfly 
• I recorded this video while I was on my walk and I want to share it with you!
• Tips for setting Goals
• Things I am doing to start the new year off strong

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! You can now watch all the interviews on my youtube channel! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello