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How do you keep your sexual energy activated and engaged, when it’s the last thing on your mind or frankly - the last thing you want to do?

During tough times - stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, etc...it can feel even more challenging to connect with the sexual part of ourselves. In my experience and observation, that part of us is actually one of the first to shut down in anticipation of a “survival mode” where we’ll be going through some sort of chronic situation.

So in today’s episode I’m sharing some options - some beliefs around connecting to your sexual energy that I believe can serve us all in staying in an orgasmic flow and state that not only heals us physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. What’s more -- it extends to our partners, children, communities and global connections. 

Plus some practical, grounded tips from a recent client conversation I had on how simple habits can be part of the greater objective of nurturing your sexuality and sensuality.

Links:

Healing Love through the Tao - https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Love-through-Tao-Cultivating/dp/1594770689

Episode 201 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/201-use-your-6-senses-during-sex/id1326237425?i=1000458183445

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Do you choose YOU?

In our daily lives, we’re faced with millions of choices and options. How often do we come back to center, to the root...to us?

Today’s Momtra episode is an affirmation and a reminder. That you matter. You are important. And by choosing YOU - honoring yourself and your worth, you are able to show up fully for those around you. Present, willing to give and serve as well and open to receive. 

Links:

Let’s talk - https://www.sarahbivens.com/connect

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Ever get caught up in the past during some time of reflection and it brings up some less than awesome feelings? Maybe you’re embarrassed. Maybe pains resurface and it feels like it just happened all over again. Maybe you judge yourself for past circumstance, mucking up your now.

In this episode, I’m opening up about a recent experience of delving into my past, and what came up for me. I’m doing this for two reasons: for one, I believe there’s value in transparency and vulnerability in sharing our stories. Secondly, I believe there’s something that others can take from this - the practice of healing from the past rather than it robbing us from our present and potential joy.

Links:

Let’s talk - https://www.sarahbivens.com/connect

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

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Are you choosing your words intentionally?

Today’s Momtra episode is looking at the power of our words and the energy behind them. Plus a quick, yet super effective tool for affirmation and how to apply it to your life.

Links:

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

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Can you tell when you’re in denial?

That’s the tricky thing about it -- oftentimes, when we are most entrenched in it, we’re unaware of it. OR we’re completely aware and yet resistant to moving out of it.

Today’s episode is a tool in being able to distinguish the difference between denial and something that just isn’t serving you or working for you. And it’s multi-functional and beneficial because not only does it help with how you relate to yourself, but also how you interact with others when they are in their own denials.

Links:

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

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Why are you here today?

This is the question of today’s Momtra episode. I believe asking this question, and doing so frequently reveals a lot of valuable things that we can use to get more clear, intentional and responsible for our lives that we are creating. 

Why are you showing up listening to this right now? Why did you show up in your roles and the things you’re doing? Ask - and see what comes up!

Links:

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

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Do you feel connected with your purpose?

Motherhood is such a transformational experience that can shift how we look at ourselves and the meaning in our lives and what we do.

In today’s episode, I want us to look at this idea: Be in your purpose, on purpose, for a purpose.

I break this down for you in terms of how you can make this a powerful exercise to explore your view of yourself and the impact you have in the world.

Here’s a quote that ties in with the inspiration of today’s conversation:

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

Links:

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

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What do you do when your empathic tendencies create a lot of pain and anxiety for you?

Especially during a time when you might be picking up and absorbing other people’s emotions…

Today’s Momtra is designed to give you some extra support and guidance on navigating the incredible gift that it is to feel for others. 

I have a couple of quotes that you can use to draw some inspiration and energy from.

Links:

Other episode on being an empath - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/207-be-an-empowered-empath-this-holiday-season/id1326237425?i=1000460607125

Connection call with me - www.sarahbivens.com/connect

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With recent events and changes in life and schedules - are you feeling some fear come up for you?

First off, it’s totally normal. I get it. AND there’s a great opportunity here. This episode is a bonus - inspired by a recent coaching call I had with a client around breakthrough possibilities as it relates to unforeseen circumstances and finding the flow amongst chaos. 

And this could apply to any season of life where you find yourself needing to devote more to the mom role. This is not unique. At the core - we’re dealing with a number of similar challenges. We can recognize the connectedness amongst us all.

So I’m sharing things to remind ourselves of, some affirmations and options for moving through it and a call to rise up and trust - to flex our faith muscles. 

Links:

Connection call with me - www.sarahbivens.com/connect

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

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What’s your BS tolerance?

I think this is a great question to ask ourselves. To look around and make a quick evaluation of what we’re willing to put up with when it comes to our own BS and that of the people and environments around us.

In today’s episode I’m talking about some of the traps that we fall into: ambiguity, inauthenticity, mediocrity and complacency. Also how important it is to lean into the discomfort and create some breakthrough.

Links:

Coaching with me - https://www.sarahbivens.com/session

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