Self Care Spotlight

Sometimes in life we feel the overwhelming urge to blaze forward with passion and enthusiasm for what we’re most excited to pursue next, and other times we get the sense that we need to pull back. This is where I am at right now in my life and business as I prepare to get married next month at the end of July. I’m in a season of life where everything is telling me to pull back, enjoy where I am, and prioritize; especially within the home. In today’s episode I'm checking in on my word for 2018, spaciousness, and I’m sharing from the heart a decision that’s been on my mind; I’m taking a break from the podcast for one month until August. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about this decision for my biz, but as I explain, I know that it will bring clarity and SPACE for what’s next. It’s easy to think that we ALWAYS have to be in a state of blooming and action, but Nature doesn’t work that way, so neither do we. I invite you to give yourself space and grace if that’s what you need right now or in the future when you feel the call to recharge and pull back. How can you honor what season of life you are in right now AND make space for what’s coming?  SHOW NOTES: thejournaldeck.com/episode62 RETREAT: thejournaldeck.com/retreat2018 CONNECT WITH ME: instagram.com/thejournaldeck 

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He's back for an encore! This week's episode is a special duo podcast with my fiance, Brad. Brad is an Ironman 70.3 Triathlete and a dad dog to Luna. Him and I differ in a lot of ways but share similar values; these similarities in the differences we believe are what make our relationship not only work, but keep things interesting and help us grow together ! He's a former Crossfitter and current swim, bike, runner, and I'm a meditating yoga teacher. Having dated since we were 15 and seeing each other through college only to get engaged, split up, and get re-engaged, we have learned a lot. But one of the main questions that we get is how do stay separate individuals AND have a solid relationship? After all, shouldn’t two become one? With our nuptials coming up in July and after just traveling to finish his second Ironman with another planned for September, we thought this would be a good time to speak on how we sustain an interdependent relationship as whole individuals, the importance of meeting people where they are and he’ll share a bit of his Ironman experiences. Whether you're in a relationship or not, this conversation is sure have you feeling committed to showing up wholly in ALL of your relationships romantic or not, and being met with the same respect. SHOP: thejournaldeck.com/shop BONUS GIFT WITH PURCHASE! The Grounded Goddess Self Care Kit ($70 value) is available for free until June 22nd with any Goddess Edition purchases. Shop at our website. CONNECT: instagram.com/thejournaldeck 

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Does the manifesting and non-attachment to goals process ever trip you up? Have you ever blamed yourself for manifesting something bad? Do you "should" on your self care or do you ever feel like you if you could just get out of your own way that something amazing would be lying on the other side for you? This week we're having a real talk conversation about the manifestation process and how we unknowingly take ourselves out of the alignment that we deeply seek. While on this spiritual journey, we all need to remember our own humanness and lighten up on ourselves, and Cassie's words helps us do just that with some honest discussion and questions to ask yourself and journal about after the episode. **This week's episode is sponsored by our NEW Goddess Journal Deck + Companion Journal. -Grounded Goddess Self Care Kit ($70 value)- Yours FREE when you buy any Goddess product by June 22nd! SHOP NOW: thejournaldeck.com/shop SHOW NOTES: thejournaldeck.com/episode60 CONNECT WITH ALYSSA: instagram.com/thejournaldeck 

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What if I told you that you could learn to love your period and even optimize your work flow according to it? For many women, adoring their period sounds ridiculous as it's been a source of pain, annoyance or inconvenience, but in this episode, we attempt to demystify our cycle and address listener questions about birth control effects on the body and cramps. Do we need a period? Are cramps normal? What happens to your body on birth control? Working with Claire's zone of genius, we also talk in depth about how to align your life and work with the natural rhythms of the 4 phases of your cycle which Claire brilliantly relates to the 4 seasons. She even gives us a tip on what time of the month we are the most sensitive to technology! This episode will make you look at your period in a different, more uplifting way and hopefully garner a sense of pride in the miracle of your feminine body! **Register for June in the Self Care Collective (SCC) thejournaldeck.com/selfcarecollective Shownotes: thejournaldeck.com/episode59 Connect With Us: instagram.com/thejournaldeck 

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In this deep conversation with Australian life coach, Connie Chapman, we dive into all things getting unstuck. Connie's approach and energy feels soft and yet powerful. Without feeling like a how-to guide, our discussion does just that; it's chalk full of wisdom on how to get unstuck and break through limiting beliefs that are holding your back from your best life. We talk about the ways that we get in our own way, such as comparison, lacking action, moving from fear, and defending our wounds as a part of our story. But Connie invites us to honor our individual paths and gifts and relearn love by taking intentional action, deep listening, and owning our part in our suffering. It all comes down to heart and authenticity, and with tangible practices straight from Connie's toolkit you're sure to be on the path to getting unstuck! ***Shop Pre-orders until June 8th: thejournaldeck.com/shop Instagram.com/thejournaldeck SHOW NOTES: thejournaldeck.com/episode58 

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The creative process is messy and beautiful, and after months of keeping our brand new product a secret, I am so excited to finally share with you our Companion Journal with cover art by today's guest, Jessica Young Intuitive Art! Aside from spilling all the details on the new product which releases May 25th for pre-orders until June 8th, I loved this raw conversation with Jessica on everything from mental health (she's a psycho therapist) to boundary practices, soulful side hustling (so you don't go crazy), art as self care, digital detoxing in a world that craves connection, and collaboration over competition, especially in the creative space. There is more than enough room at the table for your ideas too. PRE-ORDERS OPEN MAY 25TH-JUNE 8TH! Bundle Giveaway: Instagram.com/thejournaldeck Sneak Peak the gorgeous Journal + Goddess Edition Deck: thejournaldeck.com/shop 

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In this week's episode, Bianca uses astrology to give us a unique perspective on the age old question, "What should I do for a living?" She breaks down the 12 zodiac signs and the 4 corresponding element groups to help us better understand what careers might best suit us. What Signs are natural entrepreneurs? What Sign is good with money? Which Signs prefer more stability over risk? And how can you use this knowledge to even create a brand? Knowing your strengths and weaknesses based on the stars is quite fascinating and useful. Tune in to all the fun and start using the information to create YOUR best career life! -How to use Astrology to discover your ideal career -Ideal careers based on the 12 zodiac signs and 4 elements -Expressing your creativity with Side Hustles -Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Rising Sign -Your “Career House” -The one Sign many celebrities and successful folks have in their charts -The best risk-taking/entrepreneurial Signs -Knowing your strengths and weaknesses by looking to the stars -Crafting a brand around your astrology chart **Full Show Notes + Mapping your birth chart how-to at thejournaldeck.com/episode56 Shop The Journal Deck: thejournaldeck.com/deck Check out the Self Care Collective Membership: thejournaldeck.com/selfcarecollective (closes May 13th) instagram.com/thejournaldeck 

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How many times have you heard someone say, "Live your dreams" or us the term "transformational" when talking about personal development? What if your everyday language and the pervasive choice of words within the self help community are actually holding you back? In today's episode I explore the idea of how our language could be helping or hurting us when it comes living our Truth because of the powerful relationship between mindset and our ability or willingness to take action or even believe if something is possible for us. -How you shape your life through everyday language -Conscious and unconscious mindsets and alignment -How to make a dream life your real life -Self sabotaging self help jargon -The difference between transformation vs. liberation -Becoming more You **instagram.com/thejournaldeck facebook.com/thejournaldeck SHOP the Deck at thejournaldeck.com/deck Full Show Notes at thejournaldeck.com/episode55

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Have you ever wondered what career you're supposed to be in? Or maybe you've wondered why you keep hitting up against the same challenges? Or will you find love? Palm reading has been around for thousands of years, and Readers believe that the keys to who you really are lie in your palms and fingerprints. Mystical modalities are all the rage these days, and for good reason, but palm reading isn't something that I knew much about, and I was excited to sit down with my first palm and fingerprint reader, Helene, who used me as a "hands on" example so YOU can better understand what lies in your hands! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Palm readings and what they can tell us about our best career, love, strengths, & challenges -The methodology and history behind palm readings -Personality profiling and validation through your palm lines -The energy of your hands -The elemental shape of your hand -Your dominant mounts -What your thumb tells you about yourself and your top three chakras -Head, heart, and life lines -Knowing your Inner and outer self based on the hands -Heart line defects -The Life Print System of fingerprints readings -The mystery around why we have fingerprints -Learning what you’re here to “master” or overcome in this life **Full show notes at thejournaldeck.com/episode54 instagram.com/thejournaldeck facebook.com/groups/journaldecktribe 

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Did you know that music can be tuned sonically to the 7 chakras? Conscious pop musician, Renae and her husband did just that by creating the concept album, Align, despite the lack of support from today's music industry. Their goal? To use conscious music to help raise your vibration and the vibration of the planet to align us with our Truth. In today's episode, you'll get to hear 4 sample tracks from her album! Renae has since taken her music a step further by creating a unique online course, Align Your Vibes, which we talk about in depth. THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -The sounds of the chakras -How she came up with the idea to make an album based on them -Hear 4 track samples in the episode!- -Why the music industry did not support her idea -Chakras and their importance at different stages of our lives -Music and creativity as spirituality and self care -Singing, Music, and Dance as primal forms of expression that we are all capable of -Her favorite song on the album -Her new course, Align Your Vibes and how she blends creative techniques to help you find alignment **Full show notes including access to RENAE'S music and course at thejournaldeck.com/episode53 Instagram.com/thejournaldeck Shop the Deck at thejournaldeck.com/deck 

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