Sandra Stachowicz defied the odds and wrote her first book in 90 days after her toxic partner abandoned her on her deathbed, all while working two full-time jobs. She then went on to publish five bestselling books by the age of 34.

In this episode we talk about:

How Sandra Stachowicz wrote her book while juggling two full-time jobs after making a New Year’s Resolution that she would get published that year.
What inevitably made her stick to her New Year Resolution and go onto become an overnight bestseller that year.
How she was able to quit her two jobs and start a book writing, ghost-writing and publishing consultancy and go on to become a four times bestselling author by the age of 34.
And soooooo much more!

Past traumas have a profound affect on the way in which we view ourselves, treat ourselves and how we interact with others.

When we heal from those traumas, we can heal the relationship we have with self and in turn, have more improved and fulfilling relationships with others.

Takeaways:

Trauma shapes our perspectives of ourselves; having a profound effect on our self-identity and self-esteem.
When we heal from past trauma, we open up healing for ourselves.
When we have a healthier relationship with ourselves, we will have healthier relationships with others.

Most of us think if we want something in life, we set goals and actions steps and then wandered why it doesn’t happen or why it doesn’t last.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle – be it in relationships, always attracting the same type; or at work, feeling powerless despite being so good at what you do; or with money, never making enough despite your best efforts; or with the desire to eat healthy and lost weight?

Often the reason is due to not yet having released the energy that is holding us back, and until we do, we cannot sustain change with any effectiveness.

Dr. Rana Al-Falaki shares a powerful 4-step process that allows you to shift effectively to getting what you want in life.

Our country is dealing with a pandemic, high unemployment, a precarious economy, and social turmoil. As a result, countless employees are in the grips of grieving—whether for the loss of a loved one, job security, income, workplace camaraderie, or a sense of normalcy. And employees are looking to their organization to demonstrate that they care about them.

Takeaways:

The types of loss—and why it’s vital to recognize: not all losses are created equal or put to rest during a bereavement leave.
Little-known truths about the five stages of grief, including why they are rarely linear.
How to become an Adaptive Leader and meet each employee “where they are” in their grief or emotional trauma.
The power of being vulnerable as a leader and how to ask for help when you are the one in pain.
The positive impact on morale, teamwork, productivity, and more of effectively leading employees in traumatic times.

Domestic Violence is on the rise due to COVID-19 and being locked down more often with abusive partners.

Jamie Wright survived Domestic Violence during COVID-19. She shares her story in hopes of raising awareness and possibly saving lives. Jamie spent months recovering emotionally and is still a work in progress.

We all want to be accepted by others. We often seek out approval in not-so-healthy ways.

But where do we draw the line with seeking validation by others?

In Episode 1, guest, Amanda Gazzola talks with Tracey about healthy boundaries, creating a positive self-image, and so much more.