A single act doesn’t define us nor does a moment in time. When we feel weak or powerless, we search internally for the one version of ourselves that we feel will best cope with the situation we are faced. If our past history includes anxiety, anger or apprehension, we are basically like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. Often, we systematically compare our pain to that of our peers in order to self-judge our normality, but in doing so, we run the risk of gathering all the pain within ourselves, especially if we identify with it. Ultimately, we project our anxiety and anger inwards or outwards. If we understand that both are okay – just different – we take the following necessary steps to emotional freedom.

Key Takeaways:

[3:25] A special passage for Cathy

[4:27] Being in tune to other people’s vibes

[6:23] It can drain your energy

[9:20] We don’t give ourselves permission to listen to ourselves

[11:32] Comparing pain is common

[16:08] Turning anger in on yourself

[24:41] Growing up in an emotional and anxious family

[28:38] OCD diagnosis

[31:45] Coping mechanisms and therapies

[38:04] Maybe an act of anger but not a suicide attempt

[41:47] How do you tell someone else about this?

[46:57] People who help you see you as a whole person

[50:28] There is never a perfect way to do it

[54:10] Let’s cut each other some slack

Mentions:

Curvy World Women’s Mentorship Experience 2016

I Sit Listening to the Wind    http://amzn.to/1O1PH7p

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*This episode contains adult conversations. Please act accordingly if a child is listening along.

A belief from long ago may be shaping your life today without you even knowing it. Past generations considered boys to have more value than girls, but how might the female members of your family have dealt with that understanding. Did they shelter each other to maintain a secret community or did it break sisterhoods apart?

Ann speaks with Jackie Thomas of Breakthrough Canada about women who are conditioned to believe one thing about themselves and other women who are shifting their mindsets to accept themselves as they are. Jackie reminds us that women may suppress their sexual self and use sex in an attempt to regain their power, never achieving the ultimate goal of a harmonious natural state of being loved. Ultimately, we are responsible for the expansion of our souls and the writing of our stories.

Key Takeaways:

[1:14] Jackie’s ‘why’

[2:29] A special message for Jackie from Shel Silverstein

[4:02] Women sometimes use sex to get their power back

[6:37] Conditioning comes from many generations past

[12:30] A belief system created at a young age can impact our adulthood

[15:14] Ann shares a very personal story of her upbringing

[17:26] Suppressing our female sexual energy to feel protected

[23:17] Is it okay for a female to like 50 Shades of Grey?

[25:10] Identifying the female orgasm

[28:42] Children speak the truth

[30:32] Jackie believes we have one purpose in this life and that our soul guides us

[33:31] When women are at a crossroads we hold pressure in our bodies

[35:59] Notice what you are noticing

[37:10] How do we know the difference between a want and an intuition?

[40:11] Our perceptions rule our lives, we write our own stories

[43:43] Negative self-talk is an addiction

[45:42] A Christine Page quote

[46:25] Reach out and share your comments

Mentions:

Breakthrough Canada

The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein - link: http://amzn.to/1O3GHBN

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As the year ends and we look back at the beginnings and endings we have experienced over the last 365 days, we take the time to appreciate that we are responsible for those transformations. We make breakthroughs by using our courage, we heal ourselves and others through our compassion and we obtain clarity by being true to our essence.

This special highlight episode brings together some inspirational examples of guests who have experienced, overcome and transformed themselves through the simple act of living their truths. Ann reminds us she is here for us and she will continue to inspire us with more episodes of Straight Talk for a Curvy World in the upcoming year. We can do anything together!

Key Takeaways:

[1:08] Get your application in now, for a very special 4-month Curvy World immersion program

[3:08] Ann Sheybani displays clarity and coming home clearly

[8:20] Karen Gray shows us compassion through loving our children

[16:00] Lowry Olafson displays courage through his very personal journey

[23:33] Shannon Crotty shares a transformational message with us

[29:33] Lowry opens up his heart in song

[33:25] Get a free and printable copy of The I Am Habits

[33:50] Ann’s book and other special gifts are available as of 2016

Mentions:

Curvy World Women’s Mentorship Experience

Polka Dot Powerhouse link  Coupon Code - CurvyWorld saves you $50 on your membership

Ann Sheybani’s book

Ann Peck

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We all manifest the ability to speak with angels. The programming of being pushed into adulthood may cloud up our perceptive waters, but our spiritual gifts remain in the depths of our soul. Transitional periods in our lives often push our gifts back to the surface as we find ourselves looking for our true paths and confirming our places in the universe. 

Maria Peth, the author of Angel Decoding, shares her experience of communicating with her guardian angel and what led her to find her gift. She converses with Ann’s angels during an angel reading included in this show. Ann graciously allows us to be a part of this journey.

If you enjoyed this podcast and have a moment, please leave us a review on iTunes.

Key Takeaways:

[2:39] A special quote for Maria

[3:53] Maria finds out the name of her guardian angel

[8:30] Training in heart-to-heart communication with Grandma in Brazil

[12:57] Being in someone’s heart and mind without giving it a voice

[16:42] After death, the communication was stronger

[19:32] Signs from angels

[22:43] We are all spiritual beings, especially children

[25:54] Awareness can bubble up during transitional times

[31:37] An angel reading for Ann

[49:40] Helping the angels to understand

[53:12] Archangel Michael is a powerful essence in relationship work

[55:00] How do we know the difference between intuition and a real knowing?

[59:00] Angels will reaffirm their answers to you several times

[59:59] ‘Yes’ feels clear - ‘no’ feels uncomfortable

[1:01:35] Go to Maria’s website for your own angel reading or retreat information

[1:02:20] Angelic University will be available soon

[1:04:34] A prayer to end the reading

[1:05:46] Ann’s final comments

Mentions:

Angel Decoding

Maria Peth

Your Soulful Journey

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@iamannpeck

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It's noisy out there and if you want to stand out you need to take action in order to make an impact. Many people sit back and believe that things will just work out. If you want to be heard and recognized, choose the sphere of influence that you wish to impact and follow the steps in Dorie's book "Stand Out". Together, we can help each other climb the ladder of success. Dorie urges us to create an opportunity within a local network or to facilitate a "meet-up" as a way to build bonds between each other, so that when looking for a leg up we can have people in our corner. 

Key Takeaways:

[3:00] A special quote for Dorie

[4:22] Cats are work/life balance enforcers

[6:22] Normal grieving takes about a year – Dorie moved to NY to cope

[13:00] Running away from grief is OK for a little while

[15:22] How to support people in times of loss

[17:02] Building a network from scratch with limited information

[19:34] Taking care of a partner with cancer while making money

[21:54] Lessons learned

[26:41] Be sure you are heard and recognized

[28:02] Maximize your chances of success with this pattern

[30:34] 3 Tips for professional female speakers

[34:25] A life changing experience

Mentions:

Stand Out

Stand Out Workbook

Reinventing You

Dorie Clark

Ann Peck

@iamannpeck

Audible

Curvy World on FB

‘Lucky’ is how Mo Hannah describes herself. And when you consider the profound impacts she has withstood, you can agree that Mo Hannah is indeed lucky. Mo was destined to have found the Battered Mothers Custody Conference. Her personal life gave her the reason and her humanity gave her purpose. Ann and Mo talk about how being in the present can alleviate anxiety, and how taking your time to feel out a problem gives your inner voice a chance to speak. The physical pain caused by grief is not a structured ailment. There is no amount of time when it ceases to be, but it does change form over time. Understanding that when we pass, we just move on to a different realm, to another level of consciousness; where we immerse ourselves in the universe.

Key Takeaways:

[00:45] Straight Talk for a Curvy World reviews and comments

[04:42] A special quote from Napoleon Hill for Mo

[05:50] The definition of success

[06:40] Not every woman is ready to pick herself up

[08:19] How can women give back and support each other in this realm?

[12:55] We have an extremely diverse audience at our Battered Mothers Custody Conference

[16:45] Monique was a pure artist with all the emotional depth that comes with it

[20:58] After she passed, I realized that I needed to change my level of consciousness in order to thrive

[23:21] Meditation is a powerful tool and teaches us so many things

[26:00] How long is it okay to grieve?

[28:48] Emotions are physical events, and long deep breaths pull the fog out of your thoughts

[33:00] Focus on being in the present

[34:00] Following your inner guide can be profound

[36:44] Take time to feel things through

[39:26] If you would like to share your story, send a voice memo to ann@annpeck.com about your encounter with abuse

Mentions:

Battered Mothers Custody Conference

The Tao of Self Confidence Podcast

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Think and Grow Rich - Napolean Hill

We don’t always plan on being pushed in the right direction and more often than not it takes us by surprise, especially when we are in our 40’s. It usually happens when we take a deep breath and decide to martyr our lives for those we care about. In Ellen’s case, her push came right after she bought her coveted little red corvette. She suddenly found herself needing a new way to support her family. And, instead of wallowing in anxiety she channeled her father’s wisdom and chose to do something that would make her happy for the rest of her life.

Key Takeaways:

[2:13] A special passage for Ellen

[3:28] How Ellen and Ann met

[4:07] Ellen’s big push was unplanned

[8:25] There was a thread of confidence, even when I felt small

[11:58] Little Red Corvette had to go away

[13:55] Starting over and re-grouping in your 40’s

[16:00] Ellen focused on fulfilling a need instead of building a business

[19:45] It’s not about the money, it’s about what you would be happy doing for the rest of your life

[22:15] Eliminating distractions allowed me to focus on my phenomenal workout

[28:49] Think, Speak, Be

[34:45] Many women don’t support other women

[36:55] Reference episode #8 for an additional conversation of people who draw energy from us

[38:58] Women put themselves in the role of the martyr

[41:01] Ann’s excuse for not working out and her current fitness plan

[42:55] Chapter 1 - Why gyms don’t work, but group training does

[50:17] The right trainer will change your life

[52:04] Get a copy of Ellen’s book, Push

[53:02] Ellen’s advice - Wake up and decide to be a better version of yourself

[55:14] Join our private Facebook community - Straight Talk for a Curvy World

Mentions:

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Inc.

Daring Greatly

Brainblocks

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Push - Ellen Latham

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Straight Talk for a Curvy World (linked to the iTunes review section)

This truly is the all in one episode. There is music, straight talk, not-so-straight talk, guitar stories and inspiration. Lowry Olafson is a story teller. He shares his gifts with us as a keynote speaker, a singer-songwriter and a melody maker. Listen in to this episode to hear about the memories which are building blocks for the songs and how skipping down the street can transform you.

Key Takeaways:

[2:10] A special passage for Lowry

[3:27] Music was always in my life but it took me a while to pursue music full time

[7:56] A singer needs to find his voice

[10:54] “If not you then who?”

[15:08] The inspiration came from my wife’s high school teacher

[18:30] During my keynotes I get to tell stories which re-connect me to my emotions

[20:07] “Bread & Honey” was written for my mother

[27:01] Great melodies transport you

[29:23] My mother was sick for a long time, but no one talked about her dying

[34:39] “Borderland”

[40:00] Each of my 9 ½ albums has a theme

[41:50] Skipping down the street carrying the weight of the world

[43:27] “Three Quarter Time”

[48:53] Lowry, are you living fully as you were put here to live?

[53:52] The beauty of embracing who we really are and our vulnerabilities

[58:00] Lowry’s knee shaking, favorite song on his handmade guitar “Blanket in the Cold”

[1:08:15] When serendipity brings us together in front of a campfire

Mentions:

Lowry Olafson

The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

The Artist’s Way

Days That Disappear Too Soon on iTunes

Kerrville Festival

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Straight Talk for a Curvy World

Many of us are just finding ourselves again in our 40’s. Our relationships up until this point have been with people in which we share similar emotional attributes. We may be trying to recreate our family of origin because it is a familiar place. When we learn to stop living through other people we start to have better relationships with ourselves. We are then able to build upon our losses and take risks which catapult us into clarity. Through meditation, we can tune into our inner wisdom which will guide us in our journey.

If you have benefited from this podcast and think it could benefit someone else, please share this podcast with a friend.

Key Takeaways:

[:47] What Susan Sandler shares about herself

[2:25] A special passage for Susan

[4:58] Susan’s father had a nervous breakdown when she was 8

[7:37] At 20 my therapist was very unorthodox

[9:57] Marrying someone you don’t love

[12:10] We attract people who have similar emotional attributes

[13:26] Wise words from Susan’s therapist

[16:32] I decided to stop living through men

[19:32] Other events which precipitated Susan’s clarity

[22:36] Approaching risks with a new view to encourage character growth

[27:20] Researching the science of how the brain works

[31:22] Men are simple creatures, they need to be appreciated

[35:20] Pick wisely, treat kindly

[38:02] Using meditation as a tool to release ourselves from our minds’ control

[41:50] How to know distinguish between which is your inner voice of wisdom and the mind

[45:08] It’s not our imperfections which make us unlovable

Mentions:

Lead Deep

The Untethered Soul - the journey beyond yourself

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus 

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Straight Talk for a Curvy World (Link to iTunes)

Sometimes conversations about toilets just turn into cry sessions about broken relationships between mothers and daughters. Well, at least on Straight Talk for a Curvy World they do. Ann and Beth discuss toxic family relationships, why becoming estranged from those relationships can be soothing to the soul and how children cope with the issue. Then the soon to be Rachael Ray of DIY gives some amazing household tips and tricks we all should have the confidence to try.

Key Takeaways:

[2:06] A special quote for Beth

[3:21] Beth teaches women how to screw … and hammer too

[5:38] You have to have the basic skills to not feel trapped, panicked and dependent

[6:27] Beth’s successful youtube channel

[7:48] We fixed things ourselves because we had no money

[9:44] My mother taught me everything as a child but the relationship became toxic

[16:04] My children have a healthier idea of relationships based on my decision

[18:57] Just since starting my business have insecurities from my previous life surfaced

[21:07] The Imposter Syndrome

[22:07] Rapid Fire DIY questions for Beth

[31:00] The top 3 things women call about

[32:56] Ann has a woodpecker problem

[35:49] Beth would like to become a bridge and be the Rachael Ray of DIY

[38:53] Homeowners can be afraid of making mistakes

[40:57] “Kid, don’t let anyone screw up your day. They are just not worth it.”

[42:33] Don’t underestimate what you are capable of

Mentions:

DIY Hip Chicks

Rachael Ray

Straight Talk for a Curvy World

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