In this episode: 

1. We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, clumsily vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! 
2. In light of the Thanksgiving season, we share just how much 2020 has taught us and, more importantly, encouraged us to be grateful.
3. We offer the wisdom that helps us be changed by circumstances but not reduced by them as a reminder that, through pain, comes power and purpose.

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In this episode we: 

1. Join Jasiri Nkalati, yoga instructor at askjasiri.com and yogagreenbook.com, as shares the story of the summer when she and her son were on the verge of homelessness and help came from the most unlikely source.
2. Discuss how isolation and “parading our pain as pride” are not the answer when we’re struggling, but to openly share our needs and surrender in faith to manifest circumstances that benefit us and others.
3. And finally, share the self-reflective questions that help us embrace uncertainty and remain receptive to the lessons and blessings complex moments bring.

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In this episode we: 

1. Meet Joseph Drayton, University official at the U.W.I, as he shares his childhood experience gently educating his mother on the purpose of scars, although ugly, as she was in the habit of scrubbing away the very thing that facilitated the proper healing of her children’s skin.
2. Discuss how confusion and “not knowing” are actually positive states of being that lead to discovery, and that we must be patient and non-judgmental as all types of healing (mental, emotional and physical) can be/look messy from the outside looking in — even though we are being beautifully transformed on the inside.
3. And finally, share the methods that will aid us in embracing conflict and fostering effective examination in moments when we are in disagreement with our inner selves and those close to us.

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In this episode we: 

1. Connect with Nghia Hoang, an import/export professional from Vietnam, as he shares his experience pushing past fear, embarrassment and anxiety in his quest to learn and master the English language.
2. Compare letting fear take over our destiny to a “prison sentence” and discuss how essential discomfort is for growth and, ultimately, that taking no risk is the biggest risk of all.  
3. And finally, share the methods and questions that will push you past your fear, fix your focus, align you with the right advocates, and set you on more fulfilling pathways of courage and discovery.

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In Episode 6: 

1. We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, vibe our way through another unscripted conversation! 
2. We share more about WHO we are, WHERE we’re from, HOW we met, and how all those things intersect to form the WHY of the podcast which is to encourage us all to live more resilient and fulfilled lives!
3. We demonstrate all the ways that taking direction from our higher selves and our intuition leads us to the people, projects and passions of our dreams.

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In this episode we: 

1. Follow Ann-Marie Emmanuel, Founder and CEO of the social wellness and personal empowerment community, Passion Kairos, as she shares her experience “going within” to beat loneliness during lockdown.
2. Examine the importance of “stillness” in cultivating self-awareness and self-confidence using the analogy of a glass of muddy water: the water being our minds and, the mud, the chaos and, often, purposeful “busyness” of our lives.
3. And finally, share the methods and questions to quiet the outside voices and permit ourselves to become the voice of our core values.

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In this episode we: 

1. We journey from despair to triumph with Leslie Garcia, Founder and CEO at Counseling Space, as she shares her moving experience about picking up the pieces after the 9/11 attacks to complete her course of study and return to do healing social work with 9/11 responders and the community.
2. Discuss why “almost doesn’t count” and all the ways that life opens up when we get out of our own way by releasing resistance through sharing our struggles, connecting with mentors, taking leaps of faith and becoming receptive to expected — and unexpected blessings.
3. And finally, share the questions to help you distinguish between fear and intuition, and discover and align with your core values.

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In this episode we: 

1. Travel the globe with "gypsy introvert", Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well, as she shares anecdotes of the kindnesses she's experienced on her travels from her home country of Trinidad and Tobago around the globe.
2. Discuss everything from introversion/extroversion, the psychology behind openness, and the importance of love and employing our distinct personal privilege in the movement for justice and racial equality. 
3. And finally, share the questions to explore that help us all connect in moments where we feel alone, disconnected or isolated. 

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In Episode 2: 

1. We, your hosts, Stacia Yearwood, lead empathic writer at I Hope This Message Finds You Well and devotee of big hearts and brave stories, and, Leslie Garcia, CEO at Counseling Space, social worker and soul listener, clumsily vibe our way through an unscripted conversation! 
2. Leading by example, we share our struggles with perfectionism and accepting shortcomings and setbacks to listen to the promptings of our hearts to authentically FEEL and FLOW our way forward! 
3. We share all the ways you can move past “arguing for your limitations” to get your life and projects off the ground. 

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In this Teaser Trailer, we: 

1. Deliver sneak peeks of the upcoming nine (9) episodes featuring storytellers from the Americas to Asia! 
2. Touch on topics spanning Perfection versus Progress, Self-Sabotage and Self-Love, Being Authentically Brave in the Face of Disappointment and Shame, and Staying Open to Surprise Blessings!
3. And finally, share some tools, tips, and encouragement to ELEVATE doing things Badly into a Fine Art! 

In two weeks, we’ll be dropping two (YES, TWO!) full episodes so you can *binge-for-a-boost*! 

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