This episode will discuss an overlooked aspect of our lives that we often spend the most time doing in our childhood: letting our imagination run wild to explore our hidden gifts. With the various ideas, new worldviews, and curiosity about the world that we hold in our younger years, we are often faced with the choice of embracing what gifts we are developing in the world as we get older...or giving them up for the sake of responsibility and complying with what society and norms dictate us. In this episode, we will ask the age-old question: how do we re-embrace those gifts to realize what we are truly capable of doing in this world? The answer may be more simplistic than what meets reality.

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In this very special bonus episode, the intersection of reality and practice comes to our podcast host when a very recent event took place in his life that was so profound, that it could of taken him off course. Listen to this small explanation and how it can have important ramifications not only in the ways that you can be vulnerable to help others, but to create the true best version of yourself to overcome obstacles that may be in your way, even when they are unexpectantly presented to you.

WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. Please consult with someone if you are experiencing a crisis and no other means are available for assistance. Dialing 988 will help save a life during a mental health crisis and provide needed resources where seconds count. Visit https://988lifeline.org/chat to learn more.

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Surrounding yourself with greatness often means having individuals around the community support you in all kinds of unique times of our lives. Whether that is for the personal or professional developmental reasons that we have inside of ourselves, we can create works of art through physical and mental conditioning. In today's episode, Elizabeth Lehr, General Manager of KickHouse in York and Hershey, describes the innate strength she receives not only from coaching her clients in kickboxing, but in the ways of how she has been empowered by gifts of the community in return. She demonstrates that friends and family are not only far away, but close to home as well.

Guest Bio

Elizabeth is the general manager of KickHouse in York and Hershey. They are not only a kickboxing studio for all fitness levels, but are also a place of good vibes and a mental escape for all your stresses. She has been involved in the fitness field for over 15 years, enjoying the energy of group fitness with the motivating and energetic atmosphere. KickHouse is a franchise brand that provides ClassiKick, PowerKick, RecoveryKick, FamilyKicks, KickOnDemand, amongst other types of kickboxing style classes for 30 minute sessions in a class format.

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Being able to work through mental disorders can be challenging, especially if they are something that you are genetically prone to in your family, or have developed certain characteristics over the years because of learned behaviors and situations. However, there is always hope in even the darkest of places, particularly when it comes to the world of mental health therapy practices! In this very special episode recognizing OCD Awareness Week that took place earlier in October 2023, our guest Shannon Weise discusses her unique story of "falling into" the practice of helping others with their unique disorders and how she has created a culture of helping others from all walks of life, not just for her clients, but for herself personally.

Guest Bio

Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a graduate of Temple University and founder/owner of The Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center of Central Pennsylvania. She specializes in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, and BFRBs. Shannon's work emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for adults, adolescents, and children. Shannon also values creativity. She produces a podcast called Finding the Thing and creates pottery. For more information about Shannon's work, visit www.isthisocd.com. She is also the Vice President of OCD Pennsylvania, which is an affiliate of the IOCDF, a professional member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

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• National Suicide Lifeline (988) (https://988lifeline.org/) - This dedicated webpage talks about the various amount of resources that are available when dealing with a mental health crisis of any kind. DO NOT DO IT ALONE! Find resources in your area (even outside of the United States) if you need assistance with a crisis.

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Have you ever had doubts about whether you are living a purpose-filled life? Building off the conversation in Episode #45 about fear, this episode focuses more about the steps that we can specifically take to help discover our purpose-filled live. It is always a great opportunity to evaluate what you are truly capable of becoming and ensuring that you are staying on the path of creating opportunity by a having drive towards your defined purpose.

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Regardless of beliefs in relationships or other types of topics, we are shaped by our upbringing and what we ultimately seek as truth in our lives. Finding love and acceptance can also be at stake, creating some of the best relationships with one, two, maybe three or more people. Today's guest takes on the important topic of non-monogamy and opening up relationships can lead to one potential way of creating self-fulfillment in our lives. Although not for everyone, this eye-opening conversation discusses the importance of not being closed-minded and creating opportunities for seeking counsel in the times when we need it the most, even if it is from multiple places.

Guest Bio

Jess is a non-monogamy relationship coach and licensed therapist. After opening her previously monogamous relationship of six years, Jess quickly learned just how little information there was out there from professionals on how to navigate non-monogamy. Jess is passionate about helping others to create healthy communication patterns with themselves, partners(s), and others so that they can design and embrace their relationship(S) dreams! Through her coaching services, she shares her knowledge and personal stories through the lens of a trained clinician, in hopes that others can reach relationship success and step into their authenticity!

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Living a life of routine can be helpful to bring stability and consistency for many people. However, there are many individuals that wish to break free from the chains that bind them from living a full life that creates a variety of opportunities for them. Where does someone begin with leading this life of fulfillment if they are fearful of the stability and consistency they wish to achieve? In this episode, we will explore the journey of living in fear from the eyes of our podcast host and how the navigation process to address fear that may be holding our lives back from our unlimited potential.

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Finding good content can be tough, especially if there is a certain someone that "does it really well". With the growing importance of making sure that our youth and emerging adults of tomorrow have holistic practices that we have learned from, who will be able to fill the ever increasing gap to these types of resources? Nuggets of Wisdom co-founder and co-owner Natalie Brobst joins us to discuss their website, the various resources that are available for both children and adults, and how this gap can be bridged with the right types of influencers at the helm. Who knows...you could be the next content creator!

Guest Bio

Natalie is the co-owner of a PDF and PowerPoint resource website called Nuggets of Wisdom. This company hires people who create original content, upload it on their website, and then sells the content for them. Natalie is also a homeschooling mom and loves to teach multiple subjects including ASL, Math, History/Geography, and much more.

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A two letter word that we use potentially every day in some form, we often embrace the concept of saying “no” as being a powerful ally when we want to express dissatisfaction or displeasure in many situations. However, changing the way we approach this concept while still saying “no” may be helpful in the ways in which we handle a variety of daily interactions. This episode explores saying “yes” instead while still being able to say “no” at the same time, creating a unique way of how we form responses to our conversations.

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Having emotional support on any level of our lives can be a game changer to make us fully prepared for what may lie ahead. By having these types of relationships, we can build confidence in ways that prepare us for the unknown, and being determined to make them through any means necessary can help us for a myriad of personal and professional relationships. Amy Wilt, owner of Dauphin County Doulas, provides an overview of how a doula provides this type of support in a very important part of our lives: the beginning. Her unique take as being a nurse, combined with her journey to get to this point, will inspire anyone to find ways to make inwards to the career and passion you truly wish to pursue!

Guest Bio

Amy is the owner of Dauphin County Doulas, a doula agency in Harrisburg, PA. She is a nurse, certified birth & Postpartum Doula, certified childbirth educator, Peanut Ball Trainer, Dancing For Birth Instructor, Body Ready Method Certified Pro, and a Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. As a trained nurse and a trauma-informed DONA International certified birth doula, Amy is committed to empowering birthing people to have the birth they want. Amy is the mother of 3 boys (Dylan, Zachary, & Alec), 2 cats (Ragnor & Bjorn), and Dusty the dog. She is also the Executive Director of Better Birth and Beyond Doula Network, Inc.

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