That Green Dress Podcast

Welcome to Season 2!! Do you like to do things right and even perfect? Does it bother you to not do things well...the first time? Do you hang on to plans, ideas, goals, commitments because you don’t want to be seen as a quitter, or because you paid for an experience, or because you feel ashamed, or because you don’t want to let yourself down? Me, too. ME, TOO! In this week’s episode, let’s talk about quitting.

Is your turkey thawing? This is a new 2020 stressor for me. Who knew a turkey was so high maintenance? This year, though, it is no surprise that holidays are looking a bit different. And while we will find new and creative ways of celebrating, there is no doubt that this season may bring a different kind of sadness and stress for many. From job loss to illness, from missing family connection to burn out, you are not alone. This week, I share 10 creative ways to de-stress during the holidays. I hope any one of these help you to navigate the days ahead. Be steadfast in your commitment to live joyfully this season. I’ll be here, doing the work alongside you!

On the heels of Veterans Day, this week TGD honor’s those who serve and have served our country. This goes beyond the soldiers and extends to their families, especially their partners and spouses, who are often called to lean into the uncertainty and adversity, and even put their immediate goals on hold. This week, I talk with Brandy Sharpe, wife of an active duty serviceman, mama to two teenage girls, a volunteer, and graduate student - all of this while being stationed internationally with her family! Brandy shares her journey in navigating life as a military spouse including frequent moves and changes, the blessings and challenges, and getting comfortable in the ambiguity; how she finds joy; and how she continues to pursue her own professional and personal goals!

Finding yourself tired of the negativity, criticism, and blame that seems ever present? Whether in social or mainstream media, magazines, conversations in the workplace and around the dinner table, or gestures connected to road rage, it feels like things are a little too tense and we all need help! This week, join me as I share a strategy for increasing curiosity, compassion, and empathy. I wonder what it would be like if we reduced the should-ing, blame, criticism, and expectations we placed on other people’s behavior, language and thoughts, and worked to understand differently? I wonder what it would be like if we considered what a person might be experiencing simultaneously to the external factors like the election, pandemic, and social unrest in the world? I wonder what it would be like for us to respond to our neighbors and fellow humans from a place of care and concern. Let’s do this!

Okay, the world feels heavy. Whether the election, pandemics, virtual learning, online dating, job loss, illness, or anything else has you down, know that you aren’t alone. I felt compelled to do this type of episode because I, too, was feeling the weight of the world, even with my habits and skills in place. This week, join me as I share a list of things that bring joy and highlight goodness. This is not an episode about minimizing or ignoring big issues and feelings that are so, so real. Rather, this episode is about helping us to dig deep and seek out the joyful moments that are abundant. To sit in these moments. To honor them. And, to allow them to positively impact the way we feel, experience the world, and move in life. Sending so much love to you all. I hope you will make space in your heart for this episode.

Namaste? Downward Dog? Reiki? Chakras? Anyone else heard of these but wondered what they are and how or if they really work? Anyone else totally down to try anything at this point because 2020? Me, too. This week, Carah Elizabeth unpacks the meaning and purpose of each of these wellness practices. She shares her personal journey in seeking support that guided her own professional focus and practice, which resulted in a few pivots and adjustments along the way. When thinking about joy and wellness, Carah Elizabeth focuses on the whole body via yoga, Reiki, meditation, coaching, and other therapeutic skills. To this end, she now helps women get into alignment and break through all that is holding them back and she shares some stories of transformation that are truly inspiring! I learned so much in our conversation about the intention behind this work and the potential benefits. I had no idea there could be so much beauty in the work! Join us this week!

Guest Bio:

As a Body Wisdom Coach I help women feel & heal past trauma so that they can release the past and discover the wisdom & guidance within themselves. Along the journey of coming home to themselves I support women liberate themselves from the imprisoned by not feeling alive, enough or limited by numbness through the Body Wisdom Method. Using Yoga, Reiki, Breathwork, Meditation & my years of psychotherapy skills I assist women in confidently connecting to the wisdom of their bodies, embracing their truth & enjoy full lives of abundance, laughter & love.

Connect with Carah Elizabeth on IG: carah.elizabeth

Struggling to find joy in your personal and professional life? Wondering how to take the first steps into launching your own business, idea, or opportunity? Looking for ways to leverage your gifts and talents? This week, my guest Bekah Read shares her transition in taking the plunge from the corporate world to entrepreneur. Bekah talks about celebrating her gifts and talents, and reimagining how to use them to serve a different purpose; often helping other women who are beginning their own journeys in entrepreneurship. Quick to acknowledge the challenges that come with working independently, Bekah has developed wellness habits that keep her healthy, mentally and physically. Tune in as she shares how implementing “Joy Activities” has made a difference for her, especially during the pandemic.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Anyone else find the experience of a mammogram a bit unnerving for many reasons? Same. From making the appointment, to being squished, and then waiting for your results...it can all be stressful. This week, I chat with Angela Barnes, CEO and Founder of Kvinna Breast Care and Imagining. Angela has painfully experienced the failure of mammography for women with dense breast tissue. One of her best friends is battling a stage 4 diagnosis because mammography alone didn’t give her the early detection she needed due to her dense breast tissue. After discovering how SonoCine (an Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound that powerfully detects small cancers in women with dense breast tissue or with implants) would have made a difference in her friend’s life, and learning that tens of thousands of these stories happen every year in our country alone, Angela has made it her mission to bring this powerful ultrasound technology to the masses. Angela is committed to making sure women are educated and then empowered to make the very best decisions for their health. Tune in to hear how Angela used her experiences to fuel a major shift in her life, both personally and professionally!

You can connect with Kvinna:

IG: @Kvinnacare

Web: kvinnacare.com

Disclaimer: That Green Dress is a space designed for women to exchange information and ideas, and is in no way responsible for medical diagnosis/treatment. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions.

Guest Bio:

Angela Barnes lives in beautiful Liberty Lake, WA in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. She is married to her husband Mark and together they have raised three kids. She has dedicated the last 22 years to raising her children and working in several women’s ministries. Her heart and passion for women living healthy and whole lives is the driving force behind all she does. This mission has led her to this next chapter in her life. She is the president and co-founder of KVINNA Breast Care + Imaging clinic. The first clinic is located in Liberty Lake and is opening in early 2021.

To date, I have heard from so many women who have experienced stress and burnout in their lives. For some, these moments have served as an impetus to try something new and for others, the experience left them feeling stuck. Really stuck. In my journey, being able to label my experience allowed me to get clear and honest about my needs and begin to imagine my next steps. This week, I share and define stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and empathy blocks...all of which can kill our joy. I no longer want you to feel stuck, burned out, or alone. I want you to live differently; more joyfully. Tune in to learn more about how these challenges can manifest, how they can impact your daily life, and what you can do about it!

Episode Number: 20

Episode Short Description:

Women are susceptible to burnout and it can occur at any season in life. Once thought to be for those entering retirement or empty nesters, burnout is also present in our young female friends including those finishing college and seeking that fabulous first job, those who entered the workforce early and now experience stuckness and dissatisfaction, those who are criticized for appearing to young or inexperienced, and those working to establish themselves in the adult world all while navigating the ever present social media influence that only seems to complicate the situation through comparison. Bottomline, burnout can happen to any one of us at any time. We can relate. We can learn from each other’s experiences and work to make sure we do it differently. Tune in this week as Ariana Watson shares her journey in healing.