The HYE Life Podcast

Join me on another walk for this personal growth update episode! I share my reflections on a recent trip a took to round out my 27th year of life and share how the last year has been both one of the best and darkest years of my life-- because two opposing truths can, and often do, go hand in hand.

PS - I forgot to mention in the episode that my best friend who came with me to France is someone I only met in this past year, in large part because of the challenging things I was going through. Just one example (among many) that constantly remind me of the mantra, "So much good will come from this."

Some topics that come up:

- imposter syndrome, feeling the fear and doing it anyway

- saying yes to opportunities you don't feel "ready" for

- The reality of facing your own growth and resilience

- Growing from a past relationship, facing triggers

- Sharing the good in your life without the guilt

- Your misery doesn't lessen that of others; you sharing your light only ignites others

- How quickly things change

- How light can only come from darkness: all your challenges are helping you grow to find the sense of self you didn't know was possible

LINKS:

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Has it ever happened to you, when your dreams come knocking, that you're too afraid to answer the door? That you're not as ready for it as you thought? That, when the universe is asking you to play big, you want to hide under the covers?

Join me on a rainy walk for this little pep talk of an episode for when you're finding yourself playing small.

LINKS:

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

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When it comes to self-healing and personal development, it's easy to get trapped in the belief that the work must be done in a vacuum-- that in order for it to be "self-healing" and "self-development" it must be done alone; that you shouldn't be in partnership until you've done all the work on yourself. So what's love got to do with it? 

Every relationship, no matter how long or what transpires, is a lesson. Whether romantic or platonic, familial or acquaintance, every relationship in which we find ourselves offers an opportunity to notice our relational patterns, how we form our bonds and connections, and brings light to all our complex layers that individual work can't reveal. 

Join me and my dear friend and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Julia Perretta as we explore the topics of attachment styles, personal development through partnership, beliefs around the "ideal" relationship, "failed relationships," the motivation behind being in relationship, codependency and its root cause, and so much more.

Julia specializes in working with couples and individuals utilizing somatic and attachment-informed approaches. She encourages healing through authentic embodiment, connection, humor, love and engagement with the things that bring you joy. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and shares these practices with her community and clients.

LINKS:

// www.lightmindwellness.com

// Follow Julia @lightmindwellness @joulesrhoulez

// Email Julia: [email protected]

// Read about Julia on Psychology Today

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

// Embodied Self-Study: Work with me via 1-1 coaching + support

// Book me for Private Virtual Yoga

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We are all born with an insatiable curiosity to discover our world. We open our eyes and take in our surroundings with all of our senses, letting our bodies do the exploring. Somewhere along the way, we are taught that the world is a dangerous place and that we are vulnerable to all its whims and follies-- "curiosity killed the cat," as the adage goes. We are taught to fear our own curiosity lest it get us into trouble, whether it be punishment, physical pain, heartbreak, grief, psychological trauma, or death. And while we can appreciate and honor our biology's survival mechanisms, we often do so to a detriment-- losing our sense of wonder and magic, and moving about life with less curiosity and more projection-- casting our learned and conditioned assumptions, biases, and past experiences onto whatever (and whoever) is in front of us, all for the sake of maintaining a sense of security and self-preservation. 

In time, we become blind to our biases, our expectations, our personal narratives, and even to what we know (or what we think we know). We move through life, blind to our blindness, cutting ourselves off from leading fully embodied lives. 

What if instead, we approached everything as though it was the very first time we saw it? heard it? felt it? 

What if, instead of living in fear, we lived in opportunity?

What if we nurtured our curiosity, and in doing so, stayed open to greater possibilities?

What if, when we noticed our curiosity kicking in, we fueled it rather than extinguished it?

What if we took that class, rented that book, listened to that TedTalk, asked the questions and actually stayed quiet and open and present long enough to hear their answers?

What if, when we catch ourselves wondering how something works, how it's done, or what it would be like, we gave ourselves permission to indulge in our curiosity? What if we go find out?

LINKS:

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

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Devoting a personal episode to riff on some things I've been observing within myself over the last several months. The hope is that maybe you'll resonate with some of it, too.

Things like...

+ some exciting updates to my offerings :) thanks so much for being here!

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Vulnerability is of integral importance in our lives and personal development. While often seen as a weakness, vulnerability is an incredible strength and is often that "missing piece" in relationships that allows us to be fully authentic and understood-- when shared in the right way. 

Vulnerability not only forges deeper connections with those we entrust with our truth, but it allows us to begin to integrate into our identities the very parts of ourselves we have felt ashamed of or abandoned, and gives others the permission (they've been unwittingly seeking outside of themselves) to do the same.

That said, as publicly sharing vulnerability is becoming more of a thing, it's common to feel pressure to be vulnerable for the sake of being seen as "authentic," but if we aren't respectful of boundaries or sharing with the right intentions, we can end up oversharing and causing more harm than healing-- for yourself and for those you are trying to connect with or serve.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review!

And if you're wanting to get even more out of our time together, I'd love to work with you 1-1. Work with me!

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

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When was the last time you created just for the sake of creation, without all the pressure that comes with needing it to be a “good idea,” visually pleasing, or profitable?

For many, we lose touch with our inner creator when we reach that certain point in our youth where the world suddenly asks more of us than to simply experience the joys and wonders it has to offer; when we are told to leave our imagined worlds behind and come back to reality; when we aren’t recognized by institutions or society at large as “artistically inclined,” and so we are told to spend our time and efforts on something more lucrative. And even for those who have the natural talent, the pressure to make something of oneself through their art is often enough to disconnect them from it.

But creation isn’t reserved for the artistically talented, nor is it restricted to sensory mediums. We create every day with our thoughts, choices, and actions that make up our life experience, and when we are blocked or stifled creatively, we become blocked in our lives.

Reconnecting with and nurturing your inner creative is vital to allow for greater self-expression and self-awareness, and as a result, a sense of empowerment, purpose and autonomy in creating an aligned and authentic reality for yourself.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review!

And if you're wanting to get even more out of our time together, I'd love to work with you 1-1. Work with me!

LINKS:

// The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

// Ready to shift your story and take charge of your journey? Work with me via 1-1 coaching + support

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This episode welcomes to the show Human Design expert Brigit Ritchie to walk us through the basics of HD and how we can harness its offerings to honor our individuality and build stronger relationships. According to Ritchie, Human Design is a lens through which we honor our unique wiring, create space to own our truth and accept others more fully, and find enjoyment in taking the risk to live from your wiring so you can connect and contribute to your greater community. By understanding your design, which is your unique energy flow, you will feel more connected in your relationships and do your best work from a place of intuitive abundance.

I highly recommend checking out your own Human Design chart as you listen, and then booking a session with Brigit! She offers free 20-min consultations, as well.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and share with others!

And if you're wanting to get even more out of our time together, I'd love to work with you 1-1 to cultivate greater levels of confidence, resourcefulness, creativity, emotional resilience, and feel more embodied. Learn more about how to Work with me.

Episode Links:

// Follow Brigit on Instagram @brigit_ritchie

// Her website Relational-design.com

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// Work with me for 1-1 holistic wellbeing + life coaching

// Take the HYE Road Workbook - the best place to start (besides the podcast) if you're new to me!

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Is resistance a good or bad thing? What about "taking the path of least resistance?"

When taking action or saying yes to an opportunity causes feelings of fear and discomfort to arise, it can be hard to know whether to lean in or walk away. Is this fear coming up because the situation requires me to be vulnerable? To try something new? To put myself out there in a way that is stretching my comfort zone?

Or is this my intuition telling me to get the hell out, because this is not meant for me? That this could be harmful to myself or others? That this is not true to who I am? 

This is a topic that always comes up with my private coaching clients, and there is a simple process to getting clear on what these feelings are trying to tell you. 

If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review!

And if you're wanting to get even more out of our time together, I'd love to work with you 1-1. Work with me!

LINKS:

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

// Ready to shift your story and take charge of your journey? Work with me via 1-1 coaching + support

// Take the HYE Road Workbook - the best place to start (besides the podcast) if you're new to me!

// Sign up for my bi-wekkyl-ish HYElights Newsletter

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It's been one year since I first recovered my cycle, so I thought I'd share an update on how things are going! If you are also experiencing or recovering from HA, it's important to remember that recovery extends beyond getting your cycle back, and that long-term healing takes time, grace, and a boatload of self-compassion. I share my story in the hopes that it provides some comfort, relief, and support for you in whatever challenge you're currently facing, health or otherwise. There is always an opportunity to grow.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review!

And if you're wanting to get even more out of our time together, I'd love to work with you 1-1. Work with me!

LINKS:

// Follow me on IG @thehyelife

// Ready to shift your story and take charge of your journey? Work with me via 1-1 coaching + support

// Take the HYE Road Workbook - the best place to start (besides the podcast) if you're new to me!

// Sign up for my bi-wekkyl-ish HYElights Newsletter

// Have a question you want answered on the show? Send me an email