What gives you value?  What makes you feel proud of yourself?  What do you do that makes you feel confident?   What actions in your life cause you to hate who you are?   Are there areas in your life that rob you of becoming your ideal self?

Join Lizzie and Deana for some thoughtful musings about becoming the best version of yourself, versus giving in to your lower nature. 

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• Join Lizzie and I with our special guest Trish from "The TLC".  Trish shares her story about being in an abusive relationship, and having to plan her exit for years in order to leave safely, and with the ability to support herself & her family.  After leaving, Trish started her new life and a valuable mission helping women start their own businesses after leaving a toxic relationship.  

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Today we are featuring special guest Andre Paradis!  Andre is a former professional dancer, and worked with top names such as Michael Jackson, Prince, and Paula Abdul.....Today, Andre is a sought after Relationship Coach, an NLP Coach, Author, Public Speaker, and Ordained Minister.  We asked Andre about the WHY for attracting toxic partners, and he had some very interesting things to say!   
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Lizzie and Deana chat about what they have been up to, special guests that have been on the show, and some exciting upcoming events for our listeners!

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Join Lizzie and I to uncover Sally's riveting story of the Ex who did everything he could to isolate, dominate, and control her, even hiring a hit man posing as a landscaper, to end her life.  After all of this horrible-ness, Sally is actually thankful for the experience, as she re-framed it, saw it for what it was, and used this as the foundation for a brand new life.  

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Today's special guest is Sam from SafeHeart Connections. Sam shares her deeply painful story of low self-esteem and vulnerability, which led her to continually choose unhealthy, abusive relationships.  Join us for this beautiful tale of how we can all  change our choices, and begin to embrace the beautiful, safe, loving path that waits for us. 

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Do you crave sugary, fatty foods?   Have you gained weight and nothing seems to help?  Does your appetite feel out of control?  Join Deana and Lizzie for this informative episode, that highlights tips and tricks to getting your body back into "rest and digest" mode, where the metabolism thrives. 

In this episode, Lizzie and Deana discuss the impact of stress and trauma on weight gain, particularly focusing on the role of cortisol. They explore how high stress levels can lead to hormonal imbalances, intense cravings, and various health issues. The conversation provides insights into managing cortisol levels through diet, exercise, and self-care practices, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and making lifestyle changes to promote better health.

Takeaways

• Stress can significantly impact weight gain.
• Cortisol is a key hormone related to stress and weight.
• High cortisol levels can disrupt metabolism and appetite.
• Managing stress is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight.
• Diet plays a vital role in regulating cortisol levels.
• Exercise should be balanced to avoid raising cortisol further.
• Self-care practices can help mitigate stress effects.
• Sleep is essential for cortisol management.
• Breathing exercises can quickly calm the nervous system.
• Listening to your body is important for long-term health.

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Have you found yourself terrified at the thought of ever dating again?  Do you avoid creating new relationships or friendships?   Join Lizzie and Deana as they discuss Hyper-independence, which is the opposite of co-dependency, but can be just as devastating, causing isolation and loneliness.  

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Have you ever been in a funk, and just wanted to stay in bed all day?  Are you battling depression, and feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or sad?
Lizzie & Deana offer some practical, and thoughtful tips on victoriously getting out of that rut and back to your life. 

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Isn't there enough hate in this country??    In this episode, Deana and Lizzie passionately discuss the changes that have taken place in our country..... and how the media is like a narcissistic partner, and we-the-people are its supply.   

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