Today, we’re joined by Ali Kates, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and Somatic Experience Practitioner In-Training who believes that trauma & emotional pain is not just about what happened to you, but how it left your nervous system after said event. The thing that people do not realize about trauma is that it cannot be "out talked" or "out thought", it lives in the BODY. 

Most people that Ali works with (including herself) have tried almost everything under the sun to work on themselves and their emotional pain/trauma but nothing seems to move the needle until they address the trauma stored in the body. The body remembers everything even if your mind forgets and this is why in her coaching practice she focuses largely on the BODY.  

When trauma is stored in the body for too long it will start manifesting in disease, autoimmune, gut dysbiosis, skin issues, fatigue, weight gain, and more. The key to working through this is learning the tools to move it out of your body. She encourages people that what works for one person may not work for you, which is OK and to accept that healing is unique, just like you.

In today’s episode we talk about how emotional charges are held in your body, the emotional cycle and how to complete it, places in your body you may feel tension, finding empowerment in your experiences, the connection between feeling behind in life and your mental health, how anger can be used in a healthy way and so much more.

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Follow Ali on Instagram at @alikates.co
Check out Ali's website www.alikates.co
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Today, we're thinking about building your confidence and self-trust with Mindset and Confidence Coach Breanne Burke. Breanne is the creator of ‘The Confident Formula’ and the founder of Confident Mindset Accelerator. Her mission is to help women heal their internal struggles, let go of their past and gain unshakeable self-confidence. She's also the host of the Goal Digger Guide Podcast.

From traveling the world, to being super broke and working multiple jobs she finally saved up $5,000.00 cash to complete her Yoga Teacher certification and since then, her life changed forever. She is currently certified in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis and Life & Success Coaching to further equip her in leading communities and holding space for women and their self-development journey.

In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the transformative power of solo travel and the connections forged with like-minded individuals. Discover how to navigate the pressures of societal expectations, and why it's essential to prioritize living life on your terms. Bre shares invaluable insights on being a "logical dreamer" - dreaming big while utilizing practical tools and resources to turn those dreams into reality.

Learn the secrets to developing unwavering self-trust and boosting your confidence. Bre offers practical tips to help you embrace the cards life has dealt you and harness your spiritual essence for a truly transformative journey. As you build trust in yourself, you'll witness a remarkable shift in how you show up in the world.

Uncover strategies for confident decision-making and the importance of assessing whether choices will make your life feel lighter and easier. We also explore ways to shift your energy in everyday life to foster personal growth and conquer fear.

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Follow Breanne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Check out Breanne's website
Listen to The Goal Digger Guide
Download Breanne's Free Internal Glow Up Guide
Check out the Confidence Mindset Accelerator

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Welcome to another replay episode from the Thinking About Podcast archives!

In this episode, I’m talking to Lauren McPhillips, the creator of This Renegade Love, an online space for people living life on their own terms. What started as a blog quickly has blossomed into offline growth, speaking engagements, and workshops for women in business.  
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We discuss⁠ her love of pivoting, storytelling and humanizing experiences, online spaces, ways to change your life, in cancel culture, book recommendations, internet friendships and how to make friends as an adult. 

Connect/work with Lauren:
Follow @thisrenegadelove on Instagram
Email Lauren at [email protected]
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In today's episode we're thinking about anxiety. Taylor Gendron is a holistic nutritionist as well as a yoga and meditation teacher who works with women who experience chronic anxiety. Through her own personal experience and education, Taylor now uses her knowledge to help release and eliminate chronic anxiety through gut health protocols, hormonal work, nervous system regulation and more. In addition to her anxiety work, Taylor helps women entrepreneurs optimize their health to support and optimize their businesses and life!

We discuss her experience with chronic anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and food, the role hormones play in the experience of anxiety for women, movement, isolating moments of entrepreneurship, her journaling practice and lots more!

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Website
Get her free 5-day mini challenge to soothe an anxious mind

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REPLAY EPISODE - For the next three weeks we are visiting Thinking About's fan favourite episodes for our summer break. Tune in to catch up on episodes you may have missed or revisit them to see what gets you thinking now. Enjoy!

In this episode, I’m talking to Caitlin Molony, @consciouslycait, a Toronto-based menstrual cycle coach, meditation and movement practitioner. If you are a menstruator, this episode is for you! It's all about living in alignment with your cycle.
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We discuss⁠ tracking your cycle, how to live with your cycle while working a 9-5, deep rest, prioritizing self-care and how to experience it throughout your cycle, movement, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and more!

Connect with Caitlin:
Follow @consciouslycait on Instagram and TikTok
Visit consciouslycait.com
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Today, we're thinking about trauma-informed yoga, meditation and other pep talks with Erin Gilmore. Erin is a San Francisco-based meditation, movement and breathwork teacher with a unique and modern style and specialty in trauma-informed yoga and non-violent communication. Her movement style is Pilates meets dance meets yoga and her hope is that everyone has fun moving together.

In today's episode, Erin and I talk about rewriting stories about yourself, her journey into her yoga practice and learning trauma-informed yoga, how dropping out of school impacted her life, teaching through anecdotes, how reflection helps us grow, the value of meditation and so much more.

Connect with Erin
Follow Erin on Instagram @eringilmore
Do Living Room Yoga with Erin

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Today, we're thinking about getting sober curious and re-examining our relationship to alcohol with returning guest, Steff Sullivan. Steff is a Certified Barre Instructor, founder of Prescription Self-Care, and Human Design Mentor, among many other titles.

In today's episode, she's sharing her experience of being sober for over a year. We talk about her relationship to alcohol and what it looks like for people, conquering the fear of not being fun if you aren't drinking, how she decided to explore sobriety, the role alcohol plays in our society, the emotional side of being sober and so much more.

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Follow Steff on Instagram and TikTok
Check out Steff's offerings
Read Steff's post about her sober journey at 6 months and one year
Shop Steff's Human Design clothing

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Today, we're thinking about building a strong community-driven brand with Siff Haider!

Siff Haider is the host of the Dream Bigger podcast and co-founder of Arrae, a 100% natural supplement company that offer  real results and zero woo. With accurate dosing, Arrae’s alchemy capsules solve everyday problems that women constantly deal with - bloat, anxiety, etc. Arrae is the wellness product for the millennial woman, who has a lot on her plate but doesn’t want to compromise on how she feels.

In today's episode, we discuss building a brand while thinking about every customer as an influencer, lessons learned while building Arrae, mindset tips that have helped Siff succeed as an entrepreneur, launching the Dream Bigger podcast, how to ask great questions and more!

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On TikTok @siffhaider
On Instagram @siffhaider
Listen to the Dream Bigger Podcast
Shop Arrae online at www.arrae.com

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Today we’re thinking about all things entrepreneurship along with the world of events and travel with our special guest, Lauren Smith, founder of Modern Collective. Get ready to gain valuable insights as Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey and expertise in curating exceptional event experiences.

With over 15 years in the events and travel industry, Lauren has worked with top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and online communities, delivering high-impact and profitable experiences for their audiences. From intimate retreats to large-scale conferences, she has mastered the art of orchestrating seamless and impactful events that leave a lasting impression.

Join us as we explore various aspects of Lauren's journey, including her transition from the corporate world to building her own business. She shares invaluable advice on changing a 9-to-5 mindset, building a dedicated team, and the intention behind hosting unforgettable events. Plus, you'll get an exciting update on the latest happenings at Modern Collective – including their recent rebrand.

Discover how Lauren prioritizes her well-being while creating a sustainable business and learn from her authentic approach to entrepreneurship. With her genuine and relatable style, Lauren offers valuable insights that will inspire you to follow your dreams or run your own events.

Connect with Lauren
On Modern Collective's website
On Instagram @moderncollective_

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Today, we're thinking about the transformative power of rest in a solo episode with me aka your host Kirsti McNabney. In the fast-paced world that glorifies hustle, I'm sheds light on the often-overlooked significance of embracing rest as a vital component of overall well-being – for both you and your business.

In the episode, we explore: 

• How you need to rest your body or it will do it for you. Discover the connection between neglecting rest and your body's eventual demand for it. We'll explore the compelling reasons why prioritizing rest is essential for sustainable success. 
• The seven types of rest and what's working for me right now. Dive into the types of rest that contribute to holistic rejuvenation, while I share my personal experiences and practical insights on finding rest practices that work for where I am in my journey today.
• The reminder that you're not a failure for resting. Challenging social and internal narratives that equate rest with laziness or failure, I talk about the truth that embracing rest is an act of self-care and rejuvenation that will lead to enhanced productivity and overall well-being.

Join me for this 20-minute episode where we'll talk about actionable tips and mindset shifts that are helping me unlock the incredible benefits of rest in my own life. My hope is that the conversation will leave you reevaluating your relationship with rest and its transformative impact on your journey towards success.

Links from the episode:
Save Her Seat episode about the types of rest
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow book
Meet Me At The Lake book
Human Design episode with Steff Sullivan

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