We are coming in hot to episode 3 of the booze series and it just so happens that my bestie Lindsey has a lot to share on this subject. I already know you are going to love her just as much as I do.   In part 1 we are taking you back to our highschool days where Lindsey and I had our first tastes of alcohol + so much more. Oh, the stories we could tell you.....   In part 2, (dropping tomorrow!) we will talk about drawing a line in the sand and NOT drinking, raising children with + without booze amongst many other things.   Here's a full breakdown of each episode:   PART ONE: - Where it all began  -The desire to fit in  - Attending social functions sober - Over indulgence - The food and beverage industry - Dining without booze   PART TWO: - The role alcohol played in our lives as children - The way we see drinking as "normal" - What our kids are learning from us - How drinking can feel like our identity - Life after booze - Drawing the line in the sand   As you can see, we covered a lot!   

If you are ever in Longmont, do not sleep on Urban Field Pizza. You can check out their Insta for some hilarious videos of Lindsey + their VIRAL mozzarella stick. Seriously, this restaurant is LEGIT and they have a second location coming to Loveland in July. See all they are up to here: 

  https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=urban%20field%20pizza   Last but not least, if you want to hear more of Lindsey and her story, go back to Ep. 9, Sobriety in an Alcohol Crazed Society with Lindsey Beddard. This is one of my most popular episodes ever for a reason. Enjoy!    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freely-you-podcast/id1676842511?i=1000614292424

Let me tell you what an extended period of time without alcohol will bring you....

  Clarity.   There have been a lot of reflections in the past 7ish months. There have also been many moments that have made me rethink the role that I have been letting alcohol play in my life. As well as how I'm processing my feelings, challenging situations, celebrations and so much more!    Today, I am sharing these reflections with you.    If any of this conversation resonates with you, I would love to hear from you.

Well you knew she was coming....so here she is. 

Welcome to my FIRST EVER SERIES. And trust me when I tell you, it's not by coincidence that I've decided it should be on alcohol. 

You see, I have a loooonnnnng history with alcohol. She has been a near and dear friend to me since my teenage years. And, in November, I decided to question whether or not that friend was still making me feel as good as she used to. 

It's been eye opening to say the least. 

So, for many reasons, I've decided to commit an entire series on my podcast to the topic of booze. Because one thing that has been very clear, we all seem to have an opinion on alcohol. With it being such a HUGE part of our culture, it's hard not to.  

So let's talk about it. 

This series is meant to provoke thought, educate, and share new perspectives through my own reflections and my guests that I can't wait to share with you. 

So cheers to my first ever series, and cheers to you for being here :)

Here's the deal, I have a goal with this podcast and it's felt BIG. So big, that I've let the fear keep me idle. 

So in the name of accountability, and doing the things we need to do to get the things we say we want....here's the full confession with an aligned plan of action. 

Happy listening and happy Friday :)

And as my father woulld say, "the best is yet to come".

This conversation required an eff bomb for emphasis - because it's a big f*cking deal.

You can want something so badly, and wish it was yours all day long....but if you are going to turn around and cower when things get hard or it looks like it's not working, you're never going to get there. If you are going to let the doubt stop you from taking action, if you are going to let the current evidence convince you there's no way.....then kiss your big dreams goodbye, my friend. 

I know. It's harsh. AND, it's true.

We must be able to hold the f*cking line. To look failure, and doubt, and fear, and defeat, and sadness, and frustration, and hurt, and  etc. etc. square in the face and choose to hold on for one more day.

To step in again. And again. And again.

If you are working towards ANYTHING in life, this episode is for you.

Happy listening :) 

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If you are even debating listening to this episode - just press play!!! 

Journaling has been such a pleasantly surprising tool for my personal growth and confession corner - I'm not even that consistent with it!

There are some very big things that happen when we commit to showing up and meeting ourselves in our journal on a regular basis. The biggest and possibly most surprising might be, finding more connection with yourself. Though your journal, you create your own personal data base that holds incredibly important knowledge and it can even be a place for you to find motivation and inspiration.

Tried but can't be consistent? Don't know what to write about?

I cover all of that as well.

Enjoy!

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Ever had those moments where you think about something for too long and the moment or opportunity passes? Because same. 

This actually used to be my go-to. And it was in this hesitation, that I found myself "stuck" in my career and in my personal growth for much longer than I would like to admit. Because here is the thing, when we find ourselves hesitating in small decisions, we are most likely also hesitating in our big decisions. And these big decisions (or the absence of them) are prolonging us from moving torwards the things that are waiting for us to go "all in".

This episode is meant to bring these moments to light for you so you can ditch the hesitation and move torwards your goals with confidence and trust 

Have we connected on Instagram yet?? You can find me here:

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You can also find all of my work here:

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Finding your flow has such a buzz online these days. While I love this concept, I hate that the messaging behind flow is that you need to be frolicking in a field of wildflowers barefoot or meditating all day in order to find it. 

Flow is a mindset that requires your presence AND action.    It is a balancing act of aligned action and releasing the need to force every outcome.   I hope this episode inspires you to find more flow in your life, and not get discouraged when it feelsl like it's been awhile since you have acheived this flow state. There are things that you can do to help yourself get back into flow state, and that is what I want to share with you.   Enjoy :)   P.S. If you haven't connected on Instagram yet, you can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/freelysarahheredia/

I am very excited to introduce you to my guest today, Jamie Shupp. Jamie is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and as you will discover, she is here to share her extensive knowledge with us. 

Sometimes going "all in" on becoming a healthier version of ourselves feels overwhelming. What I love about Jamie's approach is that she makes wellness feel obtainable and like you don't have to change everything overnight. In this episode, we are discussing:    

• Why just because it's common doesn't mean it's normal
• Simple solutions for your overall gut health 
• The two most common signs that will tell you something is "off" 
• Easy lifestyle changes you can implement to have better overall health
• How much we should be avoiding things like gluten and sugar

And so much more! 

Be sure to stick around until the end where Jamie also shares what inspired her to make a big career shift after 24 years in her previous role, and why she choses to have a coach by her side as she does it.   We covered a lot in this podcast. Here are the links that were mentioned:   You can follow Jamie on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/dailybagofgoodness/   You can jump start your own health journey by taking advantage of Jamie's imited time Activate Your Wellness Session here:  https://l.bttr.to/9Toq8   The Zinc Sunscreen can be found here: Think Sport https://thinksun.com/   You can access Jamie's free downloadable handout of options for all budgets: https://dailybagofgoodness.com/2023/07/08/the-importance-of-water-filtration/   You can get clear on your #poopgoals by checking out the Bristol Stool Chart here: https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale

Unless you happen to have the ONLY Mother on earth that is/was perfect, chances are you have your own unique version of the Mother Wound. Taking a deeper look into one of the most crucial relationships in our lives can provide a lot of insight into why we are the way we are, including how we process (or don't process) emotions, our attachment style, our ability to give + receive love, our confidence, and so much more!  

In this episode, Emily and I are shining a light on:

• What a Mother Wound is + why it matters
• How it impacts us as adults
• Breaking generational cycles
• How to heal even if you don't have access to or support from your Mother

I invite you to listen to this conversation with an open heart and mind. This is not about placing blame on anyone (including yourself) but rather, to gain awareness and create change.

You can learn more about our women's community, The Nest where we have real conversations like this, here:

https://missionsoulignition.thrivecart.com/the-nest-womens-community/

You can find Emily and her work here:

https://www.instagram.com/missionsoulignition/

You can find my work here:

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