Speaking From The Heart

Have you ever had a revelation brought to your attention from someone that you never thought you would hear from, and were surprised by what they told you? How did you react? Whether it was positive or negative, the way in which we respond to the surprising information that we receive can also be a surprise to someone who is giving it to you. Today’s episode addresses how to handle the reaction to startling news and/or information in a constructive way, while also taking into consideration the importance of a variety of various factors.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding ways to serve others means that we have a knack of knowledge, skills, or abilities to display for others. It helps to push us to develop these types of characteristics in ways that will empower us to develop ourselves and our destinies, whether they are pre-defined or not. The amount of work that we spend on ourselves to do this, however, can be influenced by how we are shaped and molded to define our journey. However, what if you walked away from it after a while, wanting to come back, but were denied? How do you fulfill your purpose that you were originally meant to do? United States Marine Corps veteran Leah Parker shares her story of how this occurred for her, and how it helped to become the best version of herself through the work that she does not only for her clients, but how she creates space for others to do the same. Her purpose will not only amaze you, but will inspire you to take action to truly "speak from the heart" in ways that you never thought were possible.

Guest Bio

Leah Parker is a Licensed Therapist, Veteran, and Recovering Perfectionist who has a passion for supporting trauma survivors reconnect to their body, heart, and worth, so they can develop deep connections and healthy relationships. You start your healing journey today by downloading her free workbook, Reconnect with Heartfulness: Nurturing Self-Compassion for a Life of Connection at omicounseling.com/workbook.

Website: https://omicounseling.com/workbook

@complex.trauma.counselor on Instagram

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The adventures that we go on in our lives can be easily attributed to taking a trip in a vehicle of your choosing. Whether you are riding on a motorcycle, ATV, car, or any other vehicle, you can make profound differences in the way in which you explore your self-development and how you view the world around you. Today’s episode will examine how to overcome “unconscious bias” when it comes to your personal growth, and how multiple form of modality, not just one, will make significant strides in all various facets of your individual progress, and how learning from others of varying cultural perspectives can increase your rate of return in life multiple times over.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Imagine yourself being able to overcome the odds throughout your entire life. Would you be as successful as someone that was born prematurely, suffered a terrible tragedy in your sports career, or even repurpose your life to live with more intentionality with time and helping others to see the best within themselves? Today's guest, Sara Bohling, Owner of Cedar Wellness & Coaching, has done this and much more. With her unique background as a nurse, she shares what it means to live within the "margin" of our lives, and how we can start to capitalize on those moments that are too precious to lose, and to end the self-defeating habits and tendencies that we wrap ourselves into. Not only will you walk away with more tools and understanding from this conversation, but your mindset will focus on what ways you can be more effective with what you are given every single day in a whole new way.

Guest Bio

Sara's life is filled with stories of challenge and triumph….starting from day one. She was born very premature in the 1980s, with a very small chance of survival- but here she is! She became a high level competitive gymnast and endured a career-ending accident as a teen. Sara then went to nursing school and became a NICU nurse, working alongside the same nurses that cared for her as a baby. She is married, has 2 teen daughters, and a sweet golden retriever named Remi. She wrote a book about her journey called, "When Grit & Grace Collide: Persevering Through Life’s Challenges with Grit & God’s Grace.", and have started her own business called Cedar Wellness & Coaching. Sara is passionate about creating an authentic, grace-filled life for herself and her family, which flows right into her work with clients.

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• When Grit and Grace Collide: Persevering Through Life’s Challenges With Grit and God’s Grace Book (https://www.amazon.com/When-Grit-Grace-Collide-Persevering/dp/B09VGGZK3B) - Purchase Sara's book that was briefly discussed in today's episode at this link!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

It is no secret that the feeling of guilt, remorse, and emotional reactions when it comes to conflict in the workplace, at our homes, or at other areas that we once felt safe at, but no longer feel that way. Trying to overcome negative feelings that are associated with being infringed upon is not the best feeling, especially if it sends triggering signals for anxiety and depression to kick in (let alone other responses). Today’s episode is to empower you from fighting the feeling of negativity, and neutralizing the concerns that arise. We are all entitled to our opinions, but when they are directed towards us, our response dictates how we can best move forward.

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The journey to get from "Point A" to "Point B" can repeatedly be difficult, particularly with the variety of people, places, and things that may stand in our way. Regardless of the causes, the willingness to tell your story has multiple applications to help ascertain what is important in growing in your personal and professional development, but to achieve lessons along the way that will make you well-rounded from a broad perspective. Today's guest, Heather Keeney, shares her past addictions and how starting her business, Forward Momentum Life Coaching, LLC, helps to unlock potential while navigating a variety of obstacles that stand in your way. The story shared today has a surprising twist at the end that exemplifies the power of human conviction, and being able to be bold in any situation that helps to bring enlightenment.

Guest Bio

Heather is the founder and owner of Forward Momentum Life Coaching, LLC. She used to be an addictions counselor and an unlicensed psychotherapist until she had to retire due to illness. She's had many "bumps" in the road from addiction to multiple sclerosis and bad relationships. Heather took all of these things and turned them into learning experiences. She realized that she didn't know who she was at the time, but now helps people learn who they are and what they want through an introspective journey.

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Website: https://forwardmomentumlifecoaching.godaddysites.com/

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In this ever-changing world in the realm of technology, the divisiveness of social media has continued to be a topic of conversation, even with its own polar opposite viewpoints! From personal, professional, and business purposes, it can be a leveraging tool to share a variety of different points of view. However, can we use this to show our care, empathy, and compassion to serve others and globally change the way we hold conversations with purpose? Today’s episode challenges the use of various social media platforms, and to come from the central tenant of caring.

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Recently, our show has featured a number of different coaches on the show that each have their unique value proposition (and niche!) that allows them to showcase what they have overcome in their journeys to seek out their willingness to help others. Today's guest, owner of RiseUp! Coaching, Kathy Baldwin, has a completely different story to tell as it comes to what she has learned in her over 40+ years of experience helping others to overcome life's "crap" that has been thrown. Priding herself in her ability to harvest the energy levels of individuals with the science and biology behind her methods of helping others, her unique story will leave you with wanting to hear more about how she overcame various trials in her life to become the best version of herself, while also challenging herself consistently to do the same with every client she interacts with. Becoming better is a never-ending process, and no matter who you work with, it's important to not only have a good fit, but to ensure that you create opportunities that will allow you to excel in any occasion that is presented for the rest of your life.

Guest Bio

Kathy’s journey to becoming an expert in the field of coaching has been both deeply personal and universally resonant. It began with her own quest for healing and understanding. Confronted with life’s adversities, she sought not just to cope, but to thrive. Through this pursuit, she uncovered the profound impact of Universal Laws on our everyday lives. She has studied energy healing, psychology, and the timeless wisdom of these laws, applying them first to her own life. The transformation was undeniable; stress became a catalyst for growth, and challenges turned into stepping stones towards success. This personal evolution sparked a passion to guide others on their paths. Kathy realized that her calling was to empower others to navigate their complexities and harness their innate potential, and facilitates transformative journeys, helping individuals and couples not only to resolve their issues but to emerge stronger, more aligned, and with a clearer vision of their desired future.

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Website: https://unlearnthecrap.com

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• Unlearn The Crap Book On Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Unlearn-About-Personal-Success-Empowerment/dp/1772775843) - Check out Kathy's book that was discussed during today's show at this link!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever heard this expression growing up as a child? The weight of having to follow a set of standards, especially when they are infallible to begin with. For neurodiverse individuals, this structure may seem great, but for others, it may feel that they are limiting you. During today’s episode, we explore why rules are sometimes tough to follow, especially when we may have differing beliefs, and how to have genuine conversations with those who set them. When all else fails, how we walk away from following the rules can also send a powerful positive message, when handled the right way.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding love means that you have to also understand what you are seeking. While many people may be fortunate to find this kind of experience early in their lives, others have to overcome many obstacles, including their own trials, to develop themselves to be capable of being desirable and "hard to get" on their own terms. How we each go about it, whether it is in our own personal relationships or the passions that we choose to pursue, means that we have to put in the hard work to accomplish this task. Today's guest, Navi Bliss, shares her unique story and the Four Pillars of Confidence that help anyone to achieve these exciting opportunities to match with someone (or their passions) that they wish to have. However, be forewarned - it is not as easy as it may seem. Through trial and error, the opportunities that we can explore in our lives can be sought with a clear focus, but also the confidence, to achieve relationships that will help us to move forward only if we are willing to work on ourselves to achieve our dreams and aspirations that are in our imagination to become reality.

Guest Bio

Navi is the demystifier of personal relationships, cultivator of confidence, certified love and relationship coach, certified inspirational speaker and host of the Blissful Love podcast. She is a contributing author in two #1 bestselling books: Our Yellow Brick Road and Healing and Growth. Growing up with a mother who was physically and emotionally abusive left Navi with a tattered sense of self and low self-esteem. This sent her on a path of horrible, toxic and abusive relationships until she reached her breaking point in 2016 after walking away from an abusive relationship. After going on a healing journey, Navi was able to flip the script on her own life and is now determined to help others to do the same. Navi’s mission is to help people fall “head over heels” in love with themselves so that they can effortlessly attract the life and love of their dreams. Navi uses her stories of overcoming childhood abuse and neglect to inspire others that anything is possible.

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Website: https://www.naviblisscoaching.com

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• Healing and Growth Book (https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Growth-Inspiring-Stories-Transformation/dp/1637924011) - At this link, you can purchase the book Navi discussed during the show as it relates to a story that she wrote as a contributing author.
• Our Yellow Brick Road Book (https://www.amazon.com/Our-Yellow-Brick-Road-Storytelling/dp/1990700063/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RVJD1QWSINGZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Kw5zGvpkTlrHtJ5qXqpPoPFl3CmrBfI-fO-dvTuQH-UaPobVOcFYpSj27dZIIfF-kD9K5ANJEcEUMfVTup869q3Pew1T4laTHxuvQskEqvk.xc0VRmxOLPqp3imxKpDTY2vaFiTaox6gpklWQcxjtts&dib_tag=se&keywords=our+yellow+brick+road&qid=1722119529&s=books&sprefix=our+yellow+brick+road%2Cstripbooks%2C76&sr=1-2) - Navi is featured as one of the contributing authors as it relates to powerful storytelling in this book, which was also discussed in today's show.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs