There are millions of women right now feeling sorely overwhelmed trying to keep a balance as a professional, mom, friend, sibling, etc. Too often, working women in the workplace who are also trying to raise children are wired to think that asking for help when overwhelmed or creating healthy boundaries are weaknesses vs a strength and a need. We end up having countless overworked, over stressed women who are functioning, but not truly living the quality of life they were intended for.
Pauliana Lara, attorney, public speaker and women's advocate, joins me to discuss strategies for women to find that healthy balance, in seeking support and creating a path of less judgement and greater encouragement to our fellow women.
If you're looking to have Pauliana Lara speak at your business, school or workshop you can find her at https://paulianalara.com/
Check her out on Instagram: @paulianalara Pauliana's email: [email protected]

Laughter is the best medicine. With the roles we hold in life
we can sometimes take ourselves too seriously. Whether it's due to
fear of what others think of us or having unrealistic expectations for
ourselves we can withhold joy from our lives without even realizing it.

A key to a higher level of living? Laughter. Learning to choose laughter
instead of judging ourselves for our mistakes. It's the pursuit of being
comfortable doing things that we may consider risky, because, what
would people think of us? Whether it's dancing in our living room in
front of our family or singing in our car with the windows down, it's
the pursuit of simple joys that make us laugh, smile and truly live.

Getting older can be tough on our body and our emotions.
How are you doing with the aging process? Whether we're 25 or
65 aging can hit us differently.
But what's crazy significant is how we choose to face how our body
and mind change over time. Being comfortable with who we are and the person we are becoming begins with being rooted in self love. When we love
ourselves, that reflection in the mirror is met with greater appreciation and
value. When society dictates and defines what beauty is and promotes
youth while devaluing age, we can get on a slippery slope of questioning our
own value.
Let's take some time to remind ourselves of our beauty, inside and out, taking time to strengthen our view of the reflection that stares back at us in the mirror.

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Getting on the train of self care, value and going out of our way to celebrate ourselves and the life we are living.
Does decorating for Halloween make you smile? Do you LOVE your apple cider or the smell of balsam for Christmas? Too often we allow the expectations or rules set by others to hold us back from tapping into the little things in life that evoke joy and goodness in our hearts.
Celebrate. You don't need to come up with some crazy excuse of why you're taking a bubble bath, going for a run, pursuing your masters degree or whatever it is that enhances your life....go for it.
Life is short. Every day is a gift. Repeat that to yourself. Take time to live, really live, enjoy the beauty in fresh air, a sunrise, a good cup of tea or whatever it is that fills your cup. Love yourself and don't just say it, connect it with action.

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Have you ever thought about how incredibly powerful it would be
to dedicate your life daring to create goodness?
The Founder and CEO of the Bee Daring Foundation joins
me for this week's episode & she's doing just that.
Michelle and I look at the power of using the challenges and
experiences in life to fuel us and change the world in beautiful ways.
We're dialoguing about mental illness, providing tips for strengthening
mental wellness & when we combine dialogue with support it helps in
removing the many barriers and stigmas that too often deter people we
care about from receiving the help and support that they need.

Michelle shares her journey in how she has chosen to dare to create
amazing goodness spreading awareness on mental health in providing resources for support, encouragement, and insight.

Be sure to follow Michelle and her work on all forms of social media at Bee Daring Foundation: BeeDaringFoundation.org

You can also register for one of our upcoming virtual workshops with the Daring Goodness Campaign at https://beedaringfoundation.org/daring-goodness.

Be you. Toss the feeling of having to conform to what you think others want you to be to the wayside. The reality is that there is no normal. It simply doesn't exist. What does exist is one you. There are no replicas.
There are millions of people that are living life, but aren't comfortable in their own skin. Who don't really know who they are. It can be a somewhat slippery slope trying to be what you think you're supposed to be or live up to the expectations of others.
In today's episode we look at how to rock out being your authentic self and, with that, learning how to love who you are and who you were intended to be.

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Have you struggled with the lack of control that exists in the midst of
some truly trying times? Have you faced anxiety and other emotions due to it?
Check out today's episode rocking out some strategies for learning how to let go of the concept and pursuit of trying to control things we simply are incapable of. When we are able to take this big step it has amazing emotional and physical benefits.

If you're looking for an uplifting and inspiring read, be sure to check out my latest book, Conversations for Good: Listening and Learning from our Neighbors Around the World on Amazon.

Back to School has a whole new meaning this year for millions of students, parents and educators. Whether we're distance learning, home schooling, or in the classroom there's SO much to digest and SO many emotions involved.
Renee Collins, teacher, parent and ambassador of goodness joins me for this week's episode. We talk about the anxiety and stress involved with the decisions we are forced to make as parents as well as the significance of having a supportive and encouraging tribe. Renee shares how complicated our current situation really is, the importance of utilizing compassion in all we do and how critical it is to look beyond our own personal bubble.
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Amy Newmark, Publisher and CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul, is my guest on today's show. It's nearly impossible to not be familiar with the Chicken Soup Series and I'm sure there's a story or segment that holds significance in your own life.
Amy and I look at how the raw honesty of those who have shared over the year has inspired millions in the form of grace, gratitude and forgiveness.
Hop on ChickenSoup.com to keep updated with all things Chicken Soup, tune into Amy's Podcast or even share your own personal story.
This fall, Amy will be releasing: Chicken Soup for the Soul - Think Positive for Pre-Teens as well as Chicken Soup for the Soul - Think Positive for Teens.
Hope on Twitter & Instagram @ChickenSoupSoul or FB @ChickenSoupfortheSoul

This week’s pod guest is none other than my husband, Keith, my wingman in life and during our ten month trek around the globe.
From planes, trains, scooters and camels this pod gives the background for our catalyst in making our bucket list a reality as well as the lessons we learned, the people we connected with and the experiences that allowed us to become better people.
Did you know my book, Conversations for Good: Listening & Learning from Our Neighbors Around the World is available for paperback this Thursday? Holy awesomeness!
Looking for inspiration? Check out a fantastic pod that includes a sprinkle of Indian Jones, Mr. Rogers and heaps of goodness.
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You can purchase Conversations for Good on Kindle or paperback on Amazon.