050. In today’s episode, I introduce you to Feng Shui Consultant, Hinda Abrahamson (my mom!), who has been studying, teaching, and helping people create pleasing and supportive environments for over two decades. Tune into our fun and engaging conversation as Hinda explains what Feng Shui is and what the 4 principles of Feng Shui are. She talks about why Feng Shui matters and debunks 3 common myths about Feng Shui. You’ll walk away from this episode with a greater understanding of how your environment reflects your life and your health. You’ll learn one surprising, yet simple, way to shift the energy of your space to enhance your wellbeing.

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049. As 2021 draws to a close, you can optimize your holiday experience by focusing on gratitude, wellness, and abundance. Tune in today as I share 5 simple and thoughtful ways to take care of yourself over the holidays.

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048. Of course you’ve heard of self-love, but what about self-compassion? While Self-love might be a more popular and well-known term, what does it really mean? And how do you practice self-love if or when you’re not feeling the love? Join me today as I explain what self-love and self-compassion are, how they are different, and why I believe practicing self-compassion is the embodiment of living a positively anti-inflammatory life. 

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047. Why is self acceptance hard? Why do so many of us struggle with accepting ourselves? Tune in as I explore the concept of self-acceptance, why it can be challenging, and the role it plays in shaping your emotional wellbeing. Self-acceptance enables you to recognize and understand your actions, traits, and limitations, and not attach negative emotions or judgment to them. I give you 4 ways to nurture and practice self-acceptance with the goal of learning to embrace it as a core part of your belief system.

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046. Join me today as I discuss self-awareness. Self-awareness is a critical emotional intelligence skill that shapes and impacts our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world. The truth is, we might not be as self-aware as we think. Tune is as I delve into the concept of what self-awareness actually is, it’s benefits (some of which may surprise you), signs of low self-awareness and why self-awareness is a skill that not only takes practice, but benefits from continuing life-long development. I’ll suggest 4 tips to cultivate self-awareness. 

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045. “What’s the big deal about self-care?” “I really don’t think I need it.” “Self-care seems frivolous.” “I wouldn’t have time for it anyway.” If that sounds familiar, I invite you to tune in today as I address self-care for skeptics. I explain exactly what self-care is, why it’s important, and how self-care does apply to you. No matter where you fall on the self-care spectrum, pursuing self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated and I give you 5 tips for how to begin incorporating authentic self-care practice into your life.

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044. Are you too proud to ask for help? Do you pride yourself on being self-reliant? Do you have a fear of appearing ‘needy’ or a fear of reaching out only to be rejected? Trying to do life all by yourself may be your way of asserting to the world, "I have no needs. I can do it all.” Tune in today as I explain dysfunctional independence and how it may be defining your life. I will provide exploratory questions to help determine if you are dysfunctionally independent and investigate the root causes. I’ll share practices for managing and healing from dysfunctional independence.

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043. Have you ever been in a conversation and felt unheard? Or spoken to someone who seemed as if they were only half listening to you? Have you ever “listened” to someone and found yourself planning your response the entire time? Healthy communication is active listening; it is an important part of living a positively anti-inflammatory life. In today’s episode I explain what active listening is, why it’s important, and how you do it. I give you 6 active listening techniques that you can use to help you become a more effective listener with the intention that this skill set will help improve your relationships, communication, and wellbeing.

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042. Do you ever get caught in a thought loop of asking yourself questions like, “What did I do wrong”? or “What’s my problem”? Asking questions like these, while quite common, is not helpful and may keep you feeling disempowered, inadequate or helpless. Join me today as I propose 4 sincere, constructive, and empowering questions for you to ask yourself and reflect on. The questions I am recommending allow you to open up to new ideas and possibilities, which provide insight into making progress with an abundant and open heart. 

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041. What does the healing process mean to you? How do you react when healing doesn’t go as quickly, or the way you intend it? Do you expect to experience daily progress? Does it feel like failure if or when you have a setback? Join me today as I discuss healing and explore the reality of its non-linear, complex, and inconsistent process. I share the importance of embracing changeability and being patient with yourself during the inevitable ebbs and flows of the healing process.

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