While the story I share here isn't a big secret, most people in my inner circle know it, it's not something I've ever shared publicly on social media (or here).  Mostly out of respect for my girls' privacy.  It wasn't until fairly recently that they even knew of some of the details.  It certainly wasn't something I wanted them reading about on Instagram or from a friend whose mom had heard it here.  So, after sharing with them and allowing them some time to start dealing with it, I figured it was time to share.

Please note:  I share this simply as a way for you to inside of my world a bit and understand better the perspective I bring to the table.  This is not an attempt to vilify their dad.  I have done a lot of healing and work around my relationship with him.  And, while there are still definitely days I'd like to smack him upside the head for the choices he makes, I have completely let go of the hurt and anger.

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Welcome to Season 2 of Purpose Unleashed.  In this episode I re-introduce you to me and explain a bit about why I've chosen to "reboot" the podcast and move a new direction.

We all know that moving, even when it goes smoothly, is hard.  But this move that I just made was the HARDEST I've ever had!  After a little breakdown and conversation with the Universe, I figured out why.  In this episode I share with you the realization I had while driving the large moving truck.

STOP letting others define you!  We are so easy to accept other people's definitions of who we are.  If I'm more than a size 10 I'm, "Plus Size"- how come I'm not "normal size" and the smaller sizes aren't "Under Size".  Or better yet, how about it doesn't fucking matter?!?!  Just because I'm divorced doesn't mean my family is broken.  It was a hell of a lot more broken when we were married.  We let terms like this define us and we become so triggered by them.  What if we let go of all of that and just lived how we want to live by our own terms and definitions?

We recently discovered that my oldest daughter has the incredible gift of synesthesia.  Over the past 6-months we've spent countless hours just chatting about it because I find it so intriguing.  As a way to bring you more of me and my family, I recorded one of our conversations so you could hear a little about her, a little about synesthesia and get a little peek further inside my life.  The audio is uncut and unedited, mostly because I wanted to keep it authentic.  So, my apologies for the "lack of quality" in the audio.

One the most impactful things I've discovered over the past year is the importance of the work I do as it relates to my own kiddos.  Healing my shit has, in turn helped them to start healing theirs now while they're young.  My oldest even told me one day, "Mom, I'm so grateful to watch you do the work you're doing.  It's helping me learn all of this stuff now while I'm young instead of when I'm your age."

Trans-generational (aka inter-generational) trauma is basically your power to heal the trauma of past and future generations by healing your own.  These don't always have to be BIG traumas.

Melissa and I chat about the impact healing your own shit can have on your kids and how doing this work leads to sustainable healing and change in your life (rather than simply putting a band-aid over it).

About Melissa:

Melissa Lapides is a seasoned Psychotherapist, pleasure queen and powerful trauma healer. She has spent many years on a spiritual path seeking the most effective tools to support full healing of mind, body and spirit. She is HUGE on safety and integrity.

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The incredible Emily Turner and I talk about:

A little about Emily:

"My name is Emily Turner, I am a mermaid, and Mindset Coach. I  help women get out of SURVIVAL MODE release the STRESS + SELF DOUBT to live their life with CONFIDENCE + ON THEIR TERMS"

You can find Emily at....

Wanna raise your vibration - surround yourself with people who will help you raise it.  We all have those friends we can vent to - and that is important!  But we need to be careful we're not seeking out people to simply affirm our negative feelings.  Negativity breeds more negativity.  Instead, find someone who will help you process through the sh*t while helping you increase your energy and raise your vibe.

You can "do" all the things:  hire a coach, meditate, visualize, gain clarity, face fears.....those are important action steps we need to take.  But the "secret sauce" that makes it all work - TRUST.

We've been so programmed to trust that other people know best for us that we have quit trusting ourselves and the Divine.   We play small because we're afraid, not just of the outcome(s) and not even just of taking action - we are afraid of our own intuition.  We don't trust our own judgement, when in reality - trusting our own selves and trusting the support of the Universe is the most powerful thing we can do!

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