Ever find yourself overreacting to something small, like slow Wi-Fi or a missing sock? It might not just be about the sock. The HALT method—which stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired—is a simple but powerful tool to help you check in with your emotional state before reacting. Used by therapists and life coaches, this framework helps you recognize when your basic needs are affecting your mood and decisions, allowing you to course correct before emotions take over.

What you'll learn:

• What the HALT method is and why it’s so effective for emotional check-ins
• How hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness impact your mood and decision-making
• Practical ways to integrate HALT into daily life, including setting reminders and creating a first-aid kit for emotional balance
• Why checking in with yourself before reacting can prevent unnecessary stress and miscommunication
• How adding ‘Thirsty’ to the HALT method can help boost clarity and well-being
• Simple habits to help you stay emotionally balanced and respond to challenges more mindfully

This episode will give you a quick, game-changing tool to help you stay aware of your needs, reduce frustration, and improve daily interactions—all by taking a moment to HALT before you react!

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Lucky breaks aren’t just about chance—they’re about preparation, awareness, and action. In this episode, we explore how people who seem lucky actually create their own opportunities by staying open, saying yes, and putting themselves in the right places. You’ll learn five practical ways to attract and recognize lucky breaks in your own life, so you don’t miss the next big opportunity when it comes your way!

What you'll learn:

• How to say yes before you feel fully ready—and why it’s key to catching opportunities.
• The importance of putting yourself in the right places where opportunities happen.
• How to be someone else’s lucky break and create positive momentum.
• Why following up and following through is where most people miss out on luck.
• How recognizing and appreciating the lucky breaks you already have can attract more.

Luck isn’t about waiting—it’s about making bold, intentional moves to align yourself with opportunity. Go create your own lucky break! 🍀✨

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we explore the courageous act of letting go of dreams that no longer align with who we are. While persistence is valuable, holding onto outdated dreams out of habit or identity attachment can actually hold us back. By releasing what no longer serves us, we create space for new opportunities, reimagined passions, and unexpected possibilities. Letting go isn’t failure—it’s evolution.

What you’ll learn:

• Why it’s okay to release dreams that no longer fit your life or current goals
• How to tell if a dream still aligns with who you are today
• The concept of Identity Attachment—when dreams become tied to our self-image
• How to reframe letting go as creating space instead of “giving up”
• The power of reimagining dreams to fit your current life instead of abandoning them
• A simple Dream Audit exercise to assess which dreams still energize you and which ones feel like obligations
• A gratitude and closure practice to honor and release past dreams with peace

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we continue the conversation from How Woo Woo is Too Woo for You? with real-life stories showcasing the surprising power of energy healing. From repairing broken relationships to helping anxious pets, we explore how energy alignment can create unexpected and profound shifts. Whether you’re skeptical or intrigued, this episode offers a look at how energy work can clear emotional clutter and help you feel lighter, more balanced, and at peace.

What you’ll learn:

• How energy healing works in real-life situations, from resolving emotional tension to helping pets and relationships heal
• The concept of energetic relationship clearing and how it can shift dynamics between people
• How our energy systems function, including the Aura, Chakras, and Meridians
• What it means to live “above the line”, and how high-vibration emotions help us thrive
• Why animals respond so quickly to energy shifts, and what we can learn from them
• How releasing stagnant emotions can lead to profound shifts, sometimes so subtle you won’t notice until an old trigger is simply… gone
• A simple awareness challenge to help you recognize your emotions and shift your energy in real time

Is energy healing too woo woo for you, or could it be exactly what you need? Tune in and decide for yourself! ✨

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we’re asking the big question: “How woo woo is too woo for you?” Energy healing is a powerful tool for personal growth, but it often comes with misconceptions. Using relatable examples—like clearing out old files on a computer—we explore how unresolved emotions and energetic imbalances can quietly take up space in our lives. Whether you’re skeptical or already familiar with energy work, this episode offers a fresh, practical perspective on how energy alignment can help you feel lighter, more balanced, and in flow.

What you’ll learn:

• What energy healing really is (beyond the misconceptions)
• How to decide your own “woo woo threshold”—what resonates with you and what doesn’t
• How our energy system is like a computer, storing old emotions and patterns that can slow us down
• The many forms of energy work and why different methods exist under one big umbrella
• Scientific connections between energy fields and modern medical tools like EKGs and MRIs
• The role of intuition and how we all work with energy daily, often without realizing it
• A simple challenge to help you recognize and shift your own energy today

Grab your spot to the Simply Align 4 day training happening July 16-19th!

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we explore the power of small actions and how they can create a domino effect of positive change. Inspired by a simple phrase, you can shift your entire mindset from stuck to solution-focused that can truly transform your life. Whether it’s solving a problem, paying kindness forward, or taking the first step toward a goal, one small action can set big things in motion.

What you’ll learn:

• How a simple phrase can help you get unstuck and take action
• The science behind the domino effect and how small actions create exponential impact
• How small habits—good or bad—shape your future over time
• Ways to be the first domino in kindness, growth, and change
• A simple mindset shift to help you embrace challenges and find solutions

Tune in and discover how tiny, intentional actions can ripple out to create meaningful momentum in your life! 🌟

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we’re flipping FOMO (fear of missing out) into JOMO (the joy of missing out). Instead of constantly chasing new opportunities, we’ll explore how doing less—but doing it with more intention—can lead to greater fulfillment. By learning to say no to the good in order to focus on the great, you can create space for what truly matters in your life.

What you’ll learn:

• The power of choosing quality over quantity in your commitments
• How to use the Do You Like It or Love It? test to make better decisions
• Why doing less can actually help you achieve more
• Practical tools like the 1-10 scale, the body check-in, and the future self test
• How to create a Not-To-Do List to stay focused on what truly aligns with you

Tune in to embrace the freedom and peace that come with living intentionally—and find joy in missing out on distractions! 🌟

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we explore the extraordinary beauty hidden in life’s ordinary moments. From paintings that celebrate the simplicity of everyday life to personal stories of imperfect but meaningful creations, this episode invites you to see the world through a different lens. Discover how small, overlooked details can hold profound significance and bring a new appreciation for the art of everyday living.

What you will learn:

• How great artists like Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Rockwell found beauty in the mundane
• Why imperfection and resourcefulness often create the most meaningful stories
• Ways to recognize extraordinary moments in your everyday life
• How to shift your perspective to find gratitude and beauty in simplicity
• Practical tips for noticing and celebrating the quiet, imperfect moments in your own life

Join us as we uncover the hidden art in the ordinary and learn to truly see the beauty all around us. 🌟

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In today's episode, we explore the popular phrase, “How you do anything is how you do everything,” and lovingly debunk its oversimplified message. Life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and varying your energy and enthusiasm across tasks doesn’t mean you lack integrity—it makes you human. We’ll dive into why it’s okay to give your best to what lights you up while approaching less exciting tasks with practicality and grace.

What you’ll learn:

• The origins and deeper meaning behind the phrase “How you do anything is how you do everything”
• Why it’s okay to prioritize certain areas of your life over others
• How to align your actions with your values without striving for perfection
• Practical tips for embracing your natural rhythms and making less enjoyable tasks more bearable
• A fun challenge to help you balance joy and resistance in your daily life

Tune in for a refreshing perspective that will set you free from the myth of perfection and help you embrace your unique way of doing life! 🌟

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In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we explore liminal spaces—the in-between moments of life where change, uncertainty, and transformation occur. These thresholds, while often uncomfortable, hold immense value and potential for growth. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition or a quieter, extended period of waiting, this episode offers insights and tools to help you find peace, purpose, and possibility during these sacred times.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• What liminal spaces are and why they’re important
• How to reframe these transitions as opportunities for growth
• Practical tips for embracing the uncertainty of in-between times
• Questions to guide self-reflection and forward movement
• The importance of gratitude and patience during periods of transformation

Discover how to honor and thrive in the liminal spaces of your life, turning uncertainty into a meaningful journey of becoming. 🌟

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