In this deeply personal episode of Squidge the Podcast, I open up about my challenging journey of leaving behind a successful photography career. I share the discomfort and humility of stepping away from a well-known and validated identity to pursue new passions. I discuss the impact of workaholism, my search for joy beyond the lens, and the humbling lessons I've learned along the way. Join me as I reflect on the importance of internal validation and the courage to embrace new beginnings. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, identity, and the power of choice.

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Amber and I are chatting about the discomfort that rarely gets talked about in the healing process. We explore our own experiences with letting go of the identities that got us relatively far in our lives, but no longer fit. This episode is more conversational than most, but it's because we both had so much fun chatting about this kind of stuff.

You can find out more about Amber here:

instagram.com/therapy_withamber

In this episode, I chat with Natalie Tischler and explore the themes of love, self-acceptance, and the journey of personal growth. We discuss the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, the importance of rituals and affirmations in cultivating self-love, and the interplay between love and fear. We get into the significance of vulnerability, community, and the creative power of meaning-making in shaping one's life. Essentially we want to inspire you to make LOVE your highest calling.

Give Natalie a follow here on all platforms (IG, TikTok, YouTube) @natalietischlermoves

andwww.natalietischler.com

I chat with Master Mindset Coach Felicia Reed to discuss the transformative journey of personal development, emphasizing the importance of mindset, taking action, and embracing tough love. We explore the challenges of procrastination, the significance of identity in achieving goals, and the power of visualization through techniques like creating a 'mind movie.' The discussion highlights the necessity of self-reflection, the acceptance of failure as a stepping stone to success, and the daily practices that can help individuals align with their true selves and aspirations.

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In this conversation, Holly & I explore the transformative journey of intuitive living coaching, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with one's body, merging spirituality with body image acceptance, and the detrimental effects of hustle culture. We discuss the significance of creating safe spaces for self-discovery, the intuitive pivot for personal growth, and the necessity of taking action without attachment to outcomes. We also get into the role of community support and creativity in healing, culminating in a call to embrace rituals and spiritual practices for a fulfilling life.

Give Holly a follow on instagram:

instagram.com/hollytoscanini

and make sure to download all of her amazing resources here:

https://hollytoscanini.com/#cta_section

Takeaways

Childhood experiences shape our adult selves.

Healing the inner child is crucial for personal growth.

Merging body image acceptance with spirituality is powerful.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment to live your life.

Hustle culture distracts from true self-acceptance.

Creating safe spaces is essential for self-discovery.

Intuitive eating requires trust in your body.

Taking action is necessary for change.

Detaching from outcomes allows for personal exploration.

Community support is vital in breaking free from diet culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intuitive Living Coaching

02:42 Childhood Influences and Personal Growth

05:47 Merging Body Image and Spirituality

08:31 The Concept of 'Stop Waiting' in Life

11:25 The Impact of Hustle Culture

14:14 Creating Safe Spaces for Self-Discovery

17:10 The Intuitive Pivot: Steps to Reconnect

19:57 The Importance of Taking Action

22:56 Detaching from Outcomes and Embracing the Journey

25:34 Navigating Diet Culture and Body Image

28:35 Finding Community and Support

31:09 The Role of Creativity in Healing

33:59 Rituals and Spiritual Practices

36:56 Conclusion and Resources

When I first came across Arielle's instagram I was immediately hooked. Her words, her soothing voice, her imagery was all a beautiful balm to the sharpness of the online world. I figured it would be an important time to have a conversation with her since a lot of us are holding this duality of a crumbling society with the desire to stay attached to beauty and it's starting to get really heavy. So this beautiful storytelling healer is here to share her message of positivity, light, & quiet rebellion.

Please give her a follow here: instagram.com/arielleestoria

Listen to her album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/52EeMQ9GcaAO6ISd85LzjH?si=N5OmrAOYQ4GUUtRxdNrOvQ

Buy her book here: https://arielleestoria.com/the-unfolding

Now, this episode might make people a wee bit ticked off, but I want to reiterate that this has just been my experience and the feelings I have re: the current marketing trends I've been seeing on social media. On this episode I'm discussing and sharing my thoughts around slow marketing and the pull away from traditional pain-point marketing masked as empowerment.

If you like this convo, come join me in The Wandering where we have a lot more content just like this: https://patreon.com/wanderingwithteri

This episode is a follow up to the last one where I explore the different ways that I have come to reclaim my girlhood over the past few years! I hope it will show you a few things: just how long it takes to come back home to yourself, the variety of ways in which you can connect to your girlhood, and that you aren't alone in the complexity of feels that happen on this journey.

If you want to continue this convo, join us in The Wandering:

patreon.com/wanderingwithteri

This month we are focusing on the theme of reconnection and today I want to talk about why it might be squidgy at first! Whether you are reconnecting with old friends, your younger self, your body, your finances, or the goals you set at the beginning of the year, you can't know where you're going if you don't take note of where you are!

We are exploring this theme deeper in the community at The Wandering:

patreon.com/wanderingwithteri

I had an epiphany the other day that what I've been actively trying to do with all the work that I do has been to encourage people to get back to who they once were. This idea of reclaiming girlhood, the period of our lives where we grew up too quickly for a variety of reason, and the art of integrating that with our adulthood. In this episode I share with you how I lost my girlhood and in part 2, I am going to share how I refound it!

Join me for more of this type of convo in The Wandering, my community for folks looking to reclaim their own lost girlhood through the lens of body image & self acceptance:

https://patreon.com/wanderingwithteri