Saskia is a radiant, loving woman with a warm heart and super positive energy. She can take you through her enthusiasm and push you in a good direction.  By struggling with her own pain, and finally seeing how old mechanisms work and transforming them into who you really are, without constantly focusing on what others expect of you.  (Excerpt from quote by Alex Wisch, Saskia's coach)   

www.wischfit.com

In Saskia's own words, "I became very adept at things I could do in such a situation (poor body image); stop eating, throw up after eating, follow a diet again, exercise like crazy before and after school.  You name it and I did it. I was very good at strict regimens and kept them up just fine. At least for three days and then I ate everything that was lose, and stuck and started again from the beginning with that one look in the mirror.  I was told without any shame that my dancing qualities were good but I "looked like a pig". That comment made me stop eating completely and put me in a life full of eating disorders." 

"I now have a life completely free of any kind of disturbed eating behavior.  To this day, I am amazed at how easily and with how much pleasure I find myself in this new situation that I could not dream of ever being possible again. I look with pleasure in every mirror I see, go out to eat as often as possible and I now do!"

Her pain revealed her superpower.  Her coaching methods help other dancers, performers and women, from all walks of life who may be experiencing this pain, reach their superpower.  (20+) Saskia de Badts Healthcoaching | Facebook; @saskiadebadtshealth; Home - Saskia de Badts Health Coaching

All the proceeds from the sale of her book, Spitz, go to Weet.  www.weet.info/eetstoornissen

I am anxiously waiting for the English translation of her book!

Saskis and I were classmates at, and graduated together (January 2022) from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition - IIN  

https://www.integrativenutrition.com/

Kreed's story doesn't end with the lasting effects of childhood trauma.  She tells her story in detail; not only the trauma's she experienced throughout her life but the lessons the trauma's taught her. We all have stories to tell.  Maybe it's trauma, maybe not.  Maybe your story is quite different but the result of being disconnected is the same as Kreed's.  Kreed has valuable insights we can all learn from.  How do we work through the conflicts in our lives; how do we recover to discover a place of joy, love, acceptance and hope. It is possible.  Our lives and stories that render us stuck don't need to continue that way.  There is a way through.  You can experience a new, whole life in spite of your past stories that keep you from moving forward.  If you are experiencing estrangement because of your family trauma, you can reach out to Kreed; I've put some links below.  If you're stuck in your life, you can also reach out to me.  I am a health and wellness coach who is willing to have a conversation with you in a safe ang gentle space.  The most important change you can make to begin a new journey is to be willing.  Just be willing to make changes.  It all begins with willingness.  It did for me.

Reach out to Kreed at

The Estranged Heart | Podcast on Spotify

(20+) The Estranged Heart | Facebook

@theestrangedheart | Linktree

(20+) Estranged Mothers Support Group | Facebook

Coming Full Circle. From Estrangement to Reconciliation with Kreed Revere - Talk With Susan | Podcast on Spotify (Feb 8th Episode)

You can reach out to me at

(20+) Talk With Sue. Journeys To Thriving. 👩🏼‍🎤 | Facebook

Susan Krebo (@susankrebo) • Instagram photos and videos

John immigrated to Canada at the young age of 7 with his mother and older brother from Taiwan while his father remained behind to work his business.  We talk about all things from boyhood to adulthood and as a thriving entrepreneur today.  We had a wonderful conversation about challenges during transitions in life and remaining steadfast through change and personal development to become the man he is today, serving a community of women who stepping out and up to discover their power through entrepreneurship.  

You can find John on Spotify and Apple on his podcast, Perspective Maintenance; on his Facebook page, The John Collective and on Instagram, @Thejohncollective 

My father died when I was 16.  He was only 53 and struggled with a debilitating illness, Myasthenia Gravis, for most of my growing years and during the prime of his life.  I was only 5 when he had to stop practicing as a surgeon at a local hospital and most of my memories are of a father that was physically weak and struggled daily to live his life in a dramatically different way than what his dreams were.  It affected the whole family, my mother and five siblings.  This is a memory of mine as his daughter.

Another meditation to bring forth good feelings.  I often, or usually do, wake up feeling tired.  I don't know if it's my age, maybe restless sleep, maybe side effects of Sjogren's syndrome, however I intention sit up, swing my legs to the side of the bed, please both feet firmly on the floor and stand up.  Move.  Not fast, but intentionally.  Go to the kitchen, get my glass of water with apple cider vinegar (with the mother of course!), take my supplements and get to my mat for some gentle Pilates to wake up my body.  Lots of deep breathing accompanies the practice which helps activate my mind and body.  The coffee is brewing.  I look forward to that first cup of coffee after my Pilates.  I sit with my coffee and journal, listen to meditation, maybe some affirmations and a podcast that inspires me.  My go to's are Gabby Bernstein, Brene Brown, Melody Pourmouradi, just to name a few.  There's so much inspiration out there to help create good and uplifted feelings.  We need those feelings to bring us through the day.  We don't know what the day will bring.  Whatever my day brings, I will keep coming back to the morning and the good feelings I was able to cultivate through this morning's meditation.  Meditation can be challenging.  I've been practicing it for almost 3 years now and I'm 68.  I wish I had these practices sooner, especially throughout the times of raising a family, trying to stay balanced in my marriage.  It would have helped.  Instead, what helped was my will and my determination to make it all 'work'.  Now, in this day, in this time,  I am able to serve and honor myself with all the practices and decisions that serve me; that build me up; the bring me hope and gratitude for my past, my present and wonder about what the future will bring and knowing that I am a co-creator in my future helps.  

Kreed Revere has a very important story to tell about her own estrangement from her daughters, and their eventual reconciliation.  That experience, and her own therapy and deep inner work, has allowed her the opportunity to work with parents and adult children that are experiencing estrangement from one another.  It is an insightful and moving conversation; one that caused me to think about my own relationships and their many parts that can make navigating through them so challenging.

What is the tipping point in a relationship where you travel from conflict to estrangement?  Why do some relationships in conflict never experience estrangement while others do?  Who suffers the most, the parent or the adult child?  We talk about Dysfunctional vs Toxic relationships and how they each create a disconnect between people often resulting in estrangement.  During our conversation, we attempt to root out some of the reasons for estrangement.  How does ego effect estrangement and its outcome?  How does vulnerability and forgiveness effect a very different outcome.  We talk about gaslighting, a new concept for me.  It enlightened me to see how I, as a parent, was guilty of that without being aware of what I was doing.  

I invite you to listen with an open heart, and a sense of curiosity, an invitation that Kreed asks of her listeners.  

If you are experiencing estrangement, you can contact Kreed in her Face Book Group - Estranged Mothers Support Group

Quotes:

"In healthy relationships, honesty is an expression of loyalty.  You speak your mind to help the relationship grow. When you have love, trust and respect, candor shows care".  Adam Grant

"Avoiding your issues is what gives them power".  Jayson Gaddis

#kreedrevereonfb

#theestrangedheartpodcast

#estrangementtoreconciliation

What I receive, I give away so I may feel more abundant.  A beautiful  gift wrapped in the spirit of the universe is meant to be given away.

I hope you receive some magic in your day as you receive my gift to you.

This gift is inspired by Gabby Bernstein.  She has a podcast which I encourage you to check out titled Dear Gabby.

#deargabby

#gabbyberntein

#believeinmiracles

If you would like to join my Face Book group, you will find it under  Talk With Sue. Journey's to Thriving.  A group for all women who are  journeying with the hope of living a life of thriving.  When women  thrive, the people in our lives also thrive.  That's the power women  have.

#talkwithsue

#journeystothriving

Sue Cockell is a world solo traveler and so much more.  What a wonderful conversation talking about her husband, her grief, her travels, her 'life list' and her 'coming home'.

A couple of quotes from Sue's blog sums up our conversation beautifully -

"After 2 years in and out of lock down, I have found my ultimate freedom.  That being on my own is enough for me. That I need to live in the present rather than dwelling in the past and don't put too much pressure on future plans. After all, you never know when they will be taken from you."

and -

"The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

You can connect with Sue on Face book at Sue Cockell and on her website -

www.suewherewhywhat.com

In her own words, Lori is a happy, single mama of five, podcast host, life coach, lover of personal development, sunshine, true crime, and long baths.  

Teaching and mentoring is her calling.  After 2 divorces and managing all of her mind drama, she's learned to thrive in her new life on her own; on her own terms. She is Single and Strong, the name of her podcast, and is unequivocally and un-apologetically herself. She is resilient, having overcome personal challenges, changing her trajectory to a place of thriving.

You can connect with Lori on FB at Lori Stacey Linford and on her website - Host of the Single and Strong Podcast, empowering single women to create a meaningful single life -

https://www.lorilinford.com/

From stepping out of fear to a place of strength and creativity; the joy of manifesting, visualizing and affirming the desires of your heart to creating a life that you want and growing into it.  Laurie is a certified life coach, yoga teacher, a reiki practitioner, consistent with her meditation, journaling and visualization practices. This and so much more is contained in this episode so come along and spend some time with us.  

Some nuggets of gold from Laurie:

Yoga is the vehicle to get your body to relax into meditation.

What exactly is an extroverted introvert?  Laurie explains.

How to get clear with your visualization.  Be specific.

The legacy she received from her spiritual mentor.

Breaking through the fear of being seen.

Practicing I AM affirmations.....Act as if.....

Manifesting and visualization leads to action.

You can also join Laurie on her podcast, Speak Your Truth.