Stillness Matters

“If one human does it, any human is capable of it.”

In this episode, we are joined by Amy Taylor, host of the "Advancing with Amy, the Mental Health Warrior" podcast. We delve into Amy's personal and poignant journey through the landscapes of mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and her advocacy efforts following her daughter’s autism diagnosis. Amy shares the transformative power of embracing authenticity and the therapeutic practices that have propelled her toward healing and wellbeing.

What You Will Learn:

- Amy’s Mental Health Journey: Discover Amy’s experiences with bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and the impact of her daughter's autism diagnosis on her life and mental health advocacy.

- Origin of Amy’s Podcast: Learn about the motivation behind starting her own podcast as a platform to share her struggles and victories, particularly after her battle with thyroid cancer, emphasizing the importance of self-care and appreciating life's moments.

- Importance of Education: Amy discusses the crucial role of education in understanding mental health and neurodiversity, which facilitates better support for loved ones and promotes destigmatization.

- The Power of Authenticity: Amy highlights how removing her mask and being authentic has not only freed her but also saved energy and provided an emotional uplift.

- *Therapeutic Practices for Healing: Explore the efficacy of mindfulness, meditation, journaling, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in Amy’s journey toward self-discovery and reframing her outlook on life.

- Transforming Negative Beliefs: Amy reflects on the impact of changing her mindset, particularly around money, which has allowed her to overcome limiting beliefs and embrace a more positive and abundant perspective.

Join us on Stillness Matters to gain a deeper understanding of mental health through Amy Taylor’s heartfelt narrative. Her candidness in sharing her path of struggles and self-realization offers compelling insights into the importance of authenticity, mindfulness, and supportive communities in navigating mental health challenges.

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Socials: @Advancing with Amy / Mental Health Warrior 

Host of: Advancing with Amy / Mental Health Warrior Podcast

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.advancingwithamy.com

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Join JP Marsh, a devoted single girl-dad, shares his personal journey from conflict to collaboration in the world of co-parenting. Through his experiences and insights, JP highlights the significance of always prioritizing the well-being of children above personal grievances in separated relationships. This conversation offers a deep dive into the transformation that enables peaceful co-parenting dynamics and how this directly benefits the emotional and psychological health of children.

What You Will Learn:

- Condemning Toxic Behaviors: JP discusses the harmful effects of using children as pawns or spies in troubled co-parenting setups and stresses the importance of healthy, transparent interactions.

- The Importance of Grieving and Self-Reflection: Understand the necessity of processing the end of a relationship and how self-reflection, emotional maturity, and gaining diverse perspectives can help break free from toxic cycles of blame.

- Navigating Emotional Triggers: Strategies to manage personal triggers post-separation, emphasizing the need to step out of validation-seeking behaviors and echo chambers for the sake of personal growth and improved parenting dynamics.

- Transitioning to Collaborative Co-Parenting: A detailed discussion on moving from conflict-driven interactions to collaborative approaches that focus on children’s best interests.

- Effective Communication and Boundary-Setting: Insights into how clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries are vital in establishing and maintaining harmonious co-parenting relationships.

- Influence of External Factors:  Examination of how external pressures such as legal systems and societal expectations can impact co-parenting and ways to navigate these challenges while focusing on the children’s needs.

- Broadening the Context: Exploring how the principles of healthy co-parenting can influence other areas of life, encouraging a broader application of these strategies to enhance overall personal relationships.

- Introducing New Partners: Practical advice on cautiously introducing new partners in co-parenting scenarios and the importance of observing compatibility in behaviors that align with collaborative parenting values.

- The Power of Stillness and Incremental Improvement: The episode concludes by emphasizing the role of stillness, presence, and consistent incremental improvements in daily interactions to forge lasting memories and strengthen relationships for a thriving family dynamic.

This episode of Stillness Matters provides a comprehensive roadmap for anyone navigating the complexities of co-parenting. Through JP Marsh’s transformative insights, listeners gain a wealth of knowledge on converting adversarial dynamics into cooperative and respectful parenting partnerships.

Whether you’re a separated parent seeking guidance or just someone interested in improving personal relationships, this discussion will inspire you to embrace stillness, understand, and implement effective communication strategies and boundary-setting for healthier connections.

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In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth Kipp, a figure of tremendous wisdom in the realms of healing and ancestral clearing. Elizabeth shares an enlightening discussion on how understanding our past, through the lens of ancestral clearing and the science of epigenetics, can significantly influence our journey towards healing and transformation. This episode serves as a bridge between the spiritual and scientific, offering listeners a comprehensive view of the impact of ancestral and environmental factors on our well-being.

What You Will Learn:

- The Role of Ancestral Clearing: Discover the powerful impact of addressing and healing ancestral burdens on contemporary health issues, including chronic pain and ingrained habits, through Elizabeth's experiences and insights.

- Epigenetics Explained: An introduction to the science of epigenetics, revealing how ancestral experiences and environmental factors shape our behaviors and health by influencing gene expression.

- The Interconnection of Time: A deeper understanding of how the past, present, and future are interconnected, spotlighting the potential for healing through present awareness and the acknowledgment of our genetic and environmental legacy.

- Environmental and Ancestral Influences on Health: Insights into how our biological systems are shaped by environmental and ancestral information, with a fascinating parallel drawn between human behaviors and the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies to illustrate genetic activation and deactivation.

- Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain: Exploration of various holistic approaches, including meditation and movement, aimed at retraining the nervous system and breaking the cycle of chronic pain through the practice of stillness.

- Ancestral Clearing as a Healing Modality: A closer look at ancestral clearing as a method to release inherited emotional patterns, combining spiritual practices with scientific understanding to foster healing and forgiveness.

- Guided Exploration of Bodily Sensations: The episode closes with a guided session led by Elizabeth, inviting listeners to delve into the sensations within their bodies, opening pathways to healing and the discovery of stillness as a source of profound transformation.

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Email: [email protected]

Link tree: https://linktr.ee/elizabethkipp

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Publications- "The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power"

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“People think fear means run away and go hide; fear means this is new I don’t have a program for it, pay attention” - Kathy Baldwin

In today’s episode, we venture into an enlightening conversation with Kathy Baldwin, the innovator behind the Destiny Driver Coaching model, founder of Rise UP Coaching, and the author of 'Unlearn the Crap'. With over forty years experience, Kathy stands at the forefront of stress mastery and body-mind alignment, guiding individuals through life's tumults with her unique blend of coaching and energy healing.

What You Will Learn:

- Kathy Baldwin's philosophy on transforming stress into superpowers and her proprietary approach to stress management through the metaphor of a 'driver's license' for controlling stress levels and fostering well-being.

- The significance of tuning our Inner GPS to align with universal frequencies, enhancing our resilience and capacity to navigate life’s challenges while achieving personal success.

- Insights into Kathy’s roadmap for tranquility, based on universal laws, and how it's integrated into her exclusive VIP day experiences to propel clients from uncertainty to confidently driving their destinies.

- A glimpse into the customized VIP days Kathy orchestrates, emphasizing the transition from passive passengers to proactive life navigators, through a bespoke transformational process.

- Exploration of Kathy’s key talk, 'Driving Your Destiny,' highlighting the journey from stress to success. Discover the milestones clients can reach in this transformative process and how it equips them for a life of self-mastery.

Additional Insights:

- Kathy shares potent insights derived from her own journey through neurophysics and quantum healing, aimed at returning individuals to their authentic selves through body healing, energetics, and the practical application of universal laws to the physical body.

- Delving into the challenges faced in corporate environments, including stress and its physical manifestations, and the journey toward healing and understanding the critical relationship between our body and central nervous system to foster self-healing.

In this not-to-be-missed episode, Kathy Baldwin enlightens us on the power of assuming control over our destinies with grace and expertise. Through her revolutionary coaching and energy healing practices, guided by the immutable universal laws, Kathy offers a lifeline to those seeking to reclaim their power and steer towards a life of clarity, purpose, and seamless alignment.

Join us as we unravel the methodologies behind mastering stress, understanding our intrinsic connection to the universe, and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and mastery with Kathy Baldwin, the Destiny Driver Coach.

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Email: [email protected]

Socials: on website

Website: https://www.unlearnthecrap.com/stress-to-success 

Publications: Unlearn the Crap about Personal Success and Empowerment

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"Stillness is the space between peace and action." - Anna Lang

In this episode, Sara is joined by coach Anna Lang where together, they offer a detailed exploration of how to understand and regulate our emotions, the transformative power of mindfulness, and practical strategies for nurturing a healthier relationship with ourselves.

What You Will Learn:

- The misconceptions around working with our inner critic, and the steps we can take to change our relationship with this part of ourselves.

- An in-depth look at personality testing: its role in personal development, its benefits, and its limitations in understanding our true selves.

- Self-rejection, the systems we subconsciously build to protect ourselves, and how these systems can end up limiting us in adult life.

- Engaging conversations about internal family systems therapy, offering an insightful framework for understanding and managing the multiple aspects of our psyche.

- Practical advice on emotional regulation, addressing societal stigmas attached to showing vulnerability, like crying, and advocating for authenticity in emotional expression.

- Proven techniques for engaging with and quieting the inner critic through mindful breathing practices and introspective dialogues, aiming to cultivate a nurturing inner environment.

- A thorough examination of negative self-talk archetypes such as the perfectionist, comparer, people pleaser, and catastrophizer, with strategies designed to mitigate their influence on our self-image and perceptions.

Whether you're struggling with self-criticism, looking to understand the roles of different parts of your psyche, or simply wish to cultivate more mindfulness in your life, this episode provides the awareness and tools you need on your journey toward emotional well-being.

Connect with Anna here: 

Email: [email protected]

Socials: @annalang

Website: https://www.annalang.ca/ 

Facebook: https://bit.ly/permissiontoshift

YouTube: https://bit.ly/PermissionToShiftYoutube

Host of: Permission To Shift Podcast (YouTube)

Freebie/Offer: 1-page tracker or the Negative Self-Talk Toolkit* - sign up for affiliate link on her website 

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Today I welcome Adinaj Johnson, a retired psychology professor, author, and podcast host, known for her insightful work in 'Butterfly Blue: The Pain of Infertility and The Power of Forgiveness' and her podcast 'Black Butterfly/Black Pearls'. Through our conversation, Adina shares her journey of forgiveness, after her father essentially abandoned her, and how that forgiveness let her move forward in the life she deserved. Her message around the power of forgiveness is deeply transformational, illustrating how forgiveness is really for ourselves, and how it gives us the grace to let go and move forward.

What You Will Learn:

- The profound story of how Adina forgave her father and his partner after being disinherited at a very young age, exploring forgiveness as a deeply personal, internal process.

- Adina's insights into the therapeutic power of forgiveness and its necessity for internal peace and personal growth.

- The role of prayer and yoga in Adina's life, and how these practices have supported her mental health, resilience, and spiritual journey.

- An intimate look into Adina's self-care routine, including her retreat into her 'lady den'—a space dedicated to introspection, relaxation, and self-love.

- Practical advice from Adina on recognizing red flags in dating, based on her professional wisdom.

Join us for a conversation that not only delves into the hardships and healing pathways life may offer but also illuminates the importance of forgiveness, prayer, and self-care in navigating one’s way back to stillness and peace. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of personal growth, healing, and the art of forgiveness.

Connect with Adina here: 

Socials: @Adinahj25

Instagram @Adinah J, 

YouTube @Nik&Adinah

Publications: Butterfly Blue: The pain of infertility and the power of forgiveness

Host of : Black Butterfly/Black Pearls Podcast 

Email: [email protected]

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Today we welcome Shelja Garg, CPA turned life coach and mental health advocate, whose story is a testament to the power of self-love, resilience, and authenticity. Diagnosed with an autoimmune kidney disease in 2014, Shelja's life took an unexpected turn that led her down a path of deep personal healing and discovery.

What You Will Learn:

- Shelja’s journey from CPA to life coach, and how her diagnosis was a catalyst for profound personal transformation.

- The decisive moment during the COVID-19 pandemic that led her to prioritize her well-being over her job.

- How Shelja cultivates stillness and what practices she incorporates to maintain her mental health and wellness.

- Insights into how stepping back from the corporate grind has allowed Shelja to live more aligned with her true self.

- Shelja's approach to overcoming challenges with grace and turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.

- The importance of stripping away societal roles to connect with your authentic soul and lead a purpose-driven life.

“Stillness to me just means silence, in away, kind of a quiet silence within yourself where there is no chaos, there is no loudness”

Shelja shares her inspirational story of facing life’s adversities with courage and turns them into stepping stones for living in authentic alignment with one's soul. Her message encourages listeners to find the stillness necessary to navigate life's storms and unveils the serenity that comes with true self-acceptance.

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Instagram: @shelja1014

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On this episode of Stillness Matters, our audience is treated to a thought-provoking discussion as we kick off the season with Christy Holt, affectionately known as the Happiness Hussy. Christy brings her rich perspective to our show, not only as the host of the Happiness Hussy podcast, but also as an author and a beacon of self-empowerment with her book and journal, Unstuck (for women) and Unstuck companion workbook

What You Will Learn:

- Christy's personal transformative journey from feeling 'just a mom' to discovering and embracing her authentic self

- The importance of taking radical responsibility to foster a fulfilling life beyond merely surviving each day

- Insights into building a personalized toolbox to navigate through uncertainty and overwhelm

- Strategies to establish healthy boundaries and the significance of self-discovery in achieving happiness

- Overcoming societal conditioning and realizing that you are the common denominator in your journey to well-being

Christy's conversation with Sara delves deep into the ethos of 'Stillness Matters', reinforcing that making peace with every part of yourself, including your shadows, is essential for growth. Listeners are invited to reflect on their paths, shed resistance, and embrace acceptance for a powerful transformation.

Join us as Christy Holt lays out a roadmap to thriving through self-love and authenticity. Her message is clear: by stepping into your power and leading by example, you set the stage for healing, not just for yourself, but for generations to come.

Connect with Christy here: ⁠https://coachchristyholt.com⁠

Grab your FREE chapter of Unstuck for Women: ⁠https://bit.ly/ufwfreebie⁠

Website: ⁠https://coachchristyholt.com⁠

Tap into your inner calm today! Get Christy's Sweary Meditation here to reboot your zen ⁠https://bit.ly/swearyzen⁠

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In this enlightening episode, we dive into the pivotal role of emotional awareness in personal growth and making substantial changes in life. I emphasize the transformative power of acknowledging and understanding our emotions as the cornerstone to developing mental mastery.

Listeners are encouraged to stay true to their New Year's resolutions, not just through sheer willpower, but by exploring the deeper emotional motivations that fuel these commitments. New Year’s Resolution often falter due to traditional goal setting approaches lacking sustained momentum and hence understanding the emotional motivations behind our goals can lead to more sustainable progress.

This episode isn’t just about setting goals - it's an insightful call to action for introspection and building a more profound self-awareness.

It is important to acknowledge that our internal dialogue, both conscious and unconscious, has a significant impact on our ability to pursue and achieve our goals. The narratives we tell ourselves can either propel us forward or hold us back. Visualization, when paired with the corresponding emotions of achieving our goals can strengthen our commitment and fuel sustainable progress. Engaging with emotions of success can enhance our journey towards achieving our aspirations

What You Will Learn:

- How emotional awareness can significantly impact your ability to instigate and sustain change

- Practical steps towards acknowledging your feelings to gain better mental control

- Techniques to connect with your inner self, thereby strengthening your resolutionsJoin us on this journey to self

-discovery and learn how to keep your resolutions resilient by making emotional intelligence your ally.

This is an episode for anyone looking to make this year count by truly getting to know and harness the power within themselves.

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 "You can't really enjoy your life or enjoy anything in your life if you don't love yourself."

In this episode Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley and the first guest on the podcast, discusses the importance of self-love and its connection to happiness, challenges the hustle mentality in society, and shares insights from her upcoming book, "Becoming Flawsome," which focuses on embracing your imperfections and showing up authentically. Tune in and join the conversation.

Kristina is also an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, philanthropist, and mother of two who has been engaging in the personal transformation industry for over 19 years. She explains that self-love is fundamental to enjoying life and finding peace in your body and your circumstances; it is crucial when you really want to be comfortable with who you are and your existence, just as you are. Since self-love allows you to enjoy your life, be confident, and satisfied, we can say that it is a necessary condition for personal growth, balance, and making daily choices that truly matter.

Having a relationship with yourself and working on self-happiness, sets the ground for accepting every bit of who you are, including the so-called flaws. Kristina uses the term "flawesome," to represent that state; being whole and being one with your virtues and your imperfections, overcoming self-doubt and shame.

The hustle mentality and being in the public eye, achieving your goals in front of others, can make it hard to spend some quality time alone and develop a true, deep relationship with yourself, however, it is an aspect of your life that cannot be ignored. Luckily, you already spend a lot of time with yourself. Tune in and learn how to up your game and improve the most important relationship in your life. 

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Connect with Kristina here: https://kristinamand.com/

Get the book Becoming Flawsome: https://kristinamand.com/flawesome/

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