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Today, of all days, is the perfect day to start a meditation practice and I’ve got one that’s super easy.

It’s a way to show loving kindness to yourself and others at the same time.

You can control how you feel at any given moment or space in time and this is one of the tools I’ve found to help me which only takes a few minutes to do.

SHOW NOTES:

Loving Kindness meditations on Insight Timer:

Penny Brown

Kate James

Katy Rexing on IG and meditations on her website

Her podcast: WithIn

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Have you ever wanted to just pick up and live somewhere else? I don’t mean like the next town over….I’m talking like the next country over.

Well, my next guest did just that. Heather and her husband sold their home and everything in it then moved overseas to a place they only visited once. ONCE!

Today, Heather shares where this idea to move abroad came from, how they pulled it off, the good and the bad of it all, as well as a few pieces of advice in case you’re curious as to what it would take to move overseas as well.

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SHOW NOTES:

Where to find Heather online:

Tik Tok: @MindfulMigrant

Instagram: @MindfulMigrant

Connect with her for a consultation at Expatsi

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Nothing lights me up more than the topic of women pursuing themselves and a life THEY want.

I know too many women who have put themselves on the back burner for their entire lives (I was one of them!) because they didn’t want to appear selfish because either they were a mom, a wife, a caretaker, or a million other roles.

Society often tells women, directly and indirectly, that we are the ones who need to make sacrifices in order to serve others. We are the ones to give up on our dreams to meet the needs of others.

We are the ones who need be at the beck and call of others when they need help.

But what about OUR needs? What about what WE want? Why do those things get discounted or dismissed so easily?

There is no better time to start then now, regardless of our age, to pursue ourselves and the life we want.

I have so many thoughts on this and I’m sharing them today on this podcast episode. Tune in then come over and join me on Substack in our AWEd AF community to chat further. The link is below on where to find us.

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SHOW NOTES:

More information on Katy Rexing’s Clarity + Connection retreat (March 2025)

The ET clip of Kathy Bates talking about her mother

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It can be so disheartening when the people closest to us don’t support our businesses or our creative endeavors. Unfortunately, it’s normal but that doesn’t mean it’s okay.

I’m sharing some of my own experiences as well as what has helped me look at the whole situation differently which feels healthier and brings me more peace.

I share this for two reasons:

1. You are not alone in how you feel so welcome to the club.

2. To bring awareness to people who may not realize how their silence affects the creators, entrepreneurs, small business owners, writers, artists, etc. in their lives.

SHOW NOTES:

Watch the IG Reel from @SociallySands that inspired this episode

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The war on Big Food has started…I hope.

Recently, there was a Senate roundtable discussion panel where practitioners, nutritionists, wellness advocates, and doctors spoke regarding the changes over the course of the last century that have negatively impacted our nation’s health.

It’s been a long time coming and I hope this is just the beginning.

Today, I’m sharing my own thoughts and personal experiences of learning about the toxic nature of our food industry and what we can start doing NOW to positively impact our families.

It’s time to send a message to Big Food that we are no longer here for their crap…literally.

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SHOW NOTES:

Watch the Senate Roundtable discussion in it’s entirety here

Watch or listen to Dr. Zach Bush on Rich Roll’s podcast regarding the devastating impact glyphosate has on our health

Articles regarding the rise in cancer rates:

Scientific American - “Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young People. Here’s What You Need to Know”

CNN - Cancer cases in younger people are rising sharply. Here are some preventive measures to take”

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PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link

ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order

Menopause…just saying the word may be making you feel tired, irritable, sad, or like you just gained five pounds. I’ve been there and I KNOW how strange this time can be for you right now. It was for me, too.

Or maybe you’re a Millennial or Gen Z and this is waaaay down the road for you. Cool but I still think this topic is something to pay attention to NOW before you get there.

Suffering is optional and I’m here to tell you how I ended mine. I’ve also got resources for you in the show notes to check out as well.

SHOW NOTES:

Best podcasts for menopause/women’s health:

You Are Not Broken with Kelly Casperson, M.D. (all episodes) 

Ep. 66 -Do BioIdentical Hormones Cause Cancer? (Everything You Need to Know About BHRT on Inspire Health with Jen Podcast with Dr. Jen White

Episodes featuring Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist and Certified Menopause Practitioner from The Menopause Society

Great NYT article: “Women Have Been Misled About Menopause” by Susan Dominus

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This week, I’m sharing what I’ve been reading, what’s next on the nightstand, and why reading should be part of your healthcare plan.

SHOW NOTES:

Find all the books I mentioned at Bookshop.org.

Indie bookstore to visit while in 30A area in Florida: Hidden Lantern Bookstore

Article: Health benefits of reading

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Welcome back to another season of the podcast!

I hope you had a wonderful summer with family and friends, taking the vacations, reading the books, soaking up the sun, and enjoying a little time in nature.

I’m kicking off Season 3 with a little recap of what I’ve been up to over the summer as well as what’s new with the podcast this season. I'm also sharing some of my favorite places we visited in our travels in case you want to check them out, too.

SHOW NOTES:

Key West favorites:

Moondog Cafe

Ernest Hemingway Museum

If you’re a Nebraska sports fan, check out Hurrdat Sports for all media coverage

Favorite places in 30A area:

Fonville Press

Hidden Lantern Books

Raw and Juicy

George’s at Alys Beach

Black Bear Coffee

Old Florida Fish House

Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

More about 30A area in Florida https://30a.com/

Places we ate in Nashville:

bartaco

Proper Bagel

Frothy Monkey

Towns we visited in Colorado and favorite spots:

Salida:

Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub

Howl Mercantile

Amigo Motor Lodge

Boathouse Restaurant

Pagosa Springs:

Motel SOCO

Durango

Carver Brewing Company

Hermosa Café

Maria’s Bookshop

Cream Bean Berry Ice Cream

Million Dollar Highway between Silverton and Ouray

Ouray:

Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs (rooms was okay but access to hot springs was nice as well as proximity to Main Street and Box Canyon Falls)

Mojo’s Coffee

Ouray Books

The Outlaw (Restaurant)

Box Canyon Falls

Crested Butte:

Purple Mountain Bed & Breakfast (Chris Haver is a phenomenal host! If you go, please tell him I said hello!)

The Eldo Brewery

Public House Saloon

Scenic places: Cottonwood Pass and Kebler Pass (stunning Aspen groves)

Where to join our AWEd Life Community/Group: https://www.patreon.com/theawedlife/membership

I would love your feedback! Click the link below to let me know what you like and how I can improve. Thank you so much! (This is collected via an anonymous form. No emails are required.) bit.ly/AWEdLifefeedback

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I’m THRILLED to share my conversation with bestselling author, Deanna Raybourn about the foundation of her success as an author, what inspires her amazing female characters, her latest book release, as well as some of her own favorite reads.

I’ve been a fan of Deanna’s books after I read THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST back in 2010 and have loved every one I’ve read since. I wanted to have her on the podcast to talk about her inspiration for her unique yet AWEd female characters as well as learn more about where her own strength comes from.

She was as wonderful as I expected and more and hope you take a moment to listen to what goes into creating her stories as well as the strength behind her own life story.

I’m giving away a copy of her latest novel, A Grave Robbery as well as her first book in the Veronica Speedwell series. Just comment here, on this episode specific IG or FB post and you’re entered to win!

Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 15 at noon CST.

SHOW NOTES:

Deanna’s website and about her latest Veronica Speedwell series release, A Grave Robbery

Information about Margaret Fountaine, the real life woman who inspired the character of Veronica Speedwell

Authors she mentions:

Jesse Q. Sutanto Goodreads profile

Elizabeth Peters Goodreads profile and the Amelia Peabody series

Where to find Deanna on socials:
Instagram: @deannraybourn

BlueSky: deannaraybourn.bsky.social

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ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order

Today, I'm talking about letting the tears flow, the anger rise, the heart overflow, the hope float, and all the emotions in between.

I'm fully owning all the feelings because I've stuffed them away for far too long. I believe long-term suppression leads to anguish and rage, along with a whole host of physical repercussions and I, personally, am sick of it. I'm done with it in my own life and I'm really done with it out in society.

Join me for a conversation about feelings, emotions, and why we need to let it all out. I also share a few of my favorite ways I process my emotions that are healthy that also allow me to learn more about who I am along the way.

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SHOW NOTES:

Ep. 55

Episode of 60 Minutes about Indian Relay Races I reference

I book I recommend to learn about emotions and their physical connection to the body: Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss

More about Alexithymia in this article as well as this one (you’re going to want to read these, I promise!)

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Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order

ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order