We are surrounded constantly by energy from all that is around us. As people, we put out energy into the world and receive it. The more sensitive you are to this the more important it is to learn how to balance that energy and build up ways to protect yourself. Educators face a demanding about of energy and it really may be a reason they are burning out so quickly. We offer some insight and tips to help out in this area.

Today we discuss that many outside the teaching profession do not always realize the struggles that teachers could be facing on a daily basis. Vanessa discusses a recent family loss and how that continues to play out through each day. Join us on this journey of life and share your story with us as well.

We are joined today by a special guest, Gwen! She shares her story with celiac. Today’s episode is about supporting your children and yourself through the process of living with this disease.

Today Erin shares her recent cancer diagnosis and how she is managing it at this moment. We discuss the importance of listening to your body, getting answers and sharing your health journey. By telling your story it just may help someone else out on their journey.

Today we talk about healthy eating and what that can mean. We discuss our thoughts on a very hot topic and some of the challenges we’ve faced along the way. Join us on Facebook at Piece by Peace Podcast Tribe Or risethrivelive.com

Today we are discussing the importance of learning and growing your mind. We also work through the glitch we find ourselves in at times, the idea of “over” educating ourselves. Do you over educate yourself? If so, let us know!

So many people talk about, or recommend journaling, as a way to get your thoughts on paper. We discuss our journey, thoughts and current practices around his topic.

On today's episode we discuss a big issue so many of us face throughout our lifetimes, overwhelm.  In many cases most people are not even realizing that they are overwhelmed they just deal with a daily feeling of sadness, anxiety, loss of confidence or loss of self esteem. They may just think, "oh well this is my life."

Erin and I discuss what overwhelm may look and feel like. We also talk about ways to work through it. The ways we mention are ways that we use ourselves. The main thing we want you to understand is that you don't have to continue to feel this way, but you do need to take action to change it.

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Mindset can be a powerful thing. If you are actively growing and changing or struggling to overcome fear, the battle is lost or won in our minds. We share our thoughts on this topic along with some insights on how we are shifting and changing our mindsets. Erin mentions a great documentary that was on Netflix at one point, I’m Not Your Guru, about Toni Robins and mindset/growth. It’s worth the watch if you haven’t seen it.

Today we talk about surrounding yourself with those people that will keep pushing you forward. Our tribe isn’t always who we expect it to be and while that may be disappointing it should never stop you from pursuing your goals.