Ever wondered how to capture the true essence of your travels, beyond just the ‘gram?

In today’s episode, we chat with Sahana Kulur, an architect who traded blueprints for boarding passes and a thriving travel blog. What began as a simple anniversary gift to her husband turned into a life-altering career pivot, blending her professional skills with her passion for exploration. Sahana's blog, Vacay Work, offers a masterclass on balancing full-time work with a love for travel, providing a roadmap for women eager to explore the world without leaving their careers behind. She candidly shares her journey from struggling with SEO to mastering the art of authentic storytelling, all while capturing stunning visuals with the help of her photographer husband. Sahana’s story is a testament to the power of embracing risk and creating assets that resonate with your true self.

Tune in now to discover how you can craft your own path of growth and adventure, just like Sahana.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sahana shares her journey from being an architect to a travel writer
• Her struggles with blogging, including learning about SEO and improving her writing skills
• Sahana talks about her website, "Vacay Work"
• The importance of good photos in travel writing
• Travel Writing Tips

BEST MOMENTS

“Never travel according to the keywords. Experience what you want to experience and then share it with people.”

“In blogging, people are looking for your suggestions. Don’t make your opinion a universal truth. Give readers options.”

“Write what you know. Your tribe will find you and follow your stuff.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website | www.vacaywork.com
• Instagram | @sahana.kulur
• X (Twitter) @sahanak7889
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sahanakulur

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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In this episode, we’re breaking it down with Jessica Erlendson van Remmen, a health coach who knows all about perimenopause and menopause. Jessica talks about everything from the common symptoms you might face, like hot flashes and mood swings, to how your diet and lifestyle choices can make a big difference. She also covers why traditional treatments might not always work and how you can find a personalized approach that really helps. Plus, she offers practical tips for managing stress and staying positive during this phase of life.

Discover practical tips and insights that can make a real difference in how you experience this stage of life with Jessica Erlendson van Remmenn.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Symptoms of perimenopause (anxiety, sleep issues, dry skin).
• Challenges with misdiagnosis and treatment options.
• Understanding perimenopause vs. menopause vs. post-menopause.
• The need for better care and support.
• Jessica's personalized coaching approach.
• Growth of her support group for perimenopause.
• Balancing medication and natural treatments.
• Importance of regular medical screenings like mammograms.

BEST MOMENTS

"A lot of women in their late thirties and their forties are starting to have strange symptoms like heightened anxiety or trouble sleeping, and they might not have the traditional menopause hot flashes."

"Perimenopause is everything that happens until you get up to that one-year mark where you have had no period. That's your menopause day. Then everything that happens after that is postmenopause."

"A lot of this calorie restriction for women in perimenopause and menopause doesn't work because as soon as you restrict your calories, your body goes into starvation mode."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Jessica Erlendson Facebook 
• Canadian Perimeno Facebook
• Virtual Coaching – Canadian Perimenopause and Menopause Support
• Download the list of Perimenopause Symptoms
• Guided Meditation 
• Jessica Erlendson Instagram
• Jessica Erlendson YouTube 
• CPMS - Canadian Perimenopause Menopause support

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Have you ever wondered how travel can be more than just an escape? What if it could be the key to unlocking deep healing and transformation in your life?

In this episode, Jenn Fisher, the author of the blog called "Jenn Fisher Books," a travel blogger who began her journey with dreams of being an author. Originally planning to become an author, Jenn’s life took an unexpected turn, leading her to discover the profound healing power of solo travel. Jen opens up about how her solo travels, particularly hiking, became a lifeline after leaving a codependent marriage. Through the beauty of nature and the solitude of solo hiking, she found a way to process the trauma of her past, including the wounds of childhood abuse. As she shares her story, Jenn reveals how nature’s unconditional love helped her write not only her memoir, 'Roots and Wings' and 'Fly to the Moon', but also her future as a travel blogger and healer. She also talks about how her travels to different destinations like Portugal, Croatia, and Barbados played pivotal roles in her healing process.

Jen also invites you to join her new Facebook group, "Travel and Mental Health," where fellow travelers share stories of finding solace on the road. 

Join us in this heartfelt episode to discover how Jenn’s experiences can inspire your own journey of transformation. Listen now and explore how travel can be a path to healing and self-discovery.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Jen discusses her journey from aspiring author to travel blogger
• Jen shares her experience with self-publishing two books
• Jen talks about using travel to heal trauma and her personal journey
• The safety aspects of solo hiking
• How Jen weaves travel experiences with healing in her blog

BEST MOMENTS

"Healing from trauma is really hard, and I feel that the topic deserves 100% authenticity."

“Solo travel to heal fear and control, solo travel for grief and loss.”

“For a trauma survivor, that's not like, that's a major breakthrough. When you know, discover and then actually apply self-soothing, that's like a miracle.”

“Sometimes people have these major breakthroughs… and other times, healing can be very subtle, and you don't even recognize that it's happening until you look back and you're like, ‘Oh, wow, I don't think that way anymore.’”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/groups/travelformentalhealth
• Website | jennfisherbooks.com

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Diabetes didn't define Amber Kendrick; it fueled her transformation.

In this episode Amber Kendrick, a remarkable woman who’s been in remission from diabetes for six years, opens up about her journey of reversing her diabetes through a combination of diet, stress management, and self-discovery.

Amber shares her transformative experience, detailing how she went from fad diets and frustration to finding real solutions through eating low-carb and managing her stress. By adopting a new way of eating and incorporating a continuous glucose monitor, Amber was able to keep her blood sugar stable and lose over 100 pounds. She also emphasizes the importance of understanding how stress affects blood sugar levels and shares how lifestyle changes, like reducing stress and eating whole foods, have played a crucial role in her ongoing health.

Tune in to hear Amber’s inspiring story and learn practical tips for managing diabetes and achieving personal transformation!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Amber's background and diabetes journey
• Amber’s diet and lifestyle changes
• Amber's perspective on diabetes remission versus reversal and maintaining health through ongoing lifestyle changes
• How Amber's husband’s unconditional love supports her journey and helps her overcome feelings of resentment related to her dietary restrictions
• Amber’s strategies for meal planning, prepping, and staying consistent with her diet, including using tools like spreadsheets and electric skillets

BEST MOMENTS

"You have to advocate for yourself. “

"Sometimes you do have to push. That doesn’t mean you have to be unkind, but you can choose to take your business elsewhere."

"I found that if I deny a craving or tell myself I can’t have something, it leads to resentment. Instead, I plan to include it in my diet at a later time."

"I've had to do some, like, reparenting of myself, you know, had to learn how to recognize when, like, little Amber is. Is scared right now."

“Stress was spiking my blood sugar every day, even before I ate. Simple routine changes helped me manage it.”

“I realized that my weight loss wasn’t just about cutting calories; it was about lowering carbs and stabilizing insulin levels.”

“Achieving normal blood sugars was possible with low carb eating, exercise, and gentle routines that made me feel good.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Instagram | @sparkles3891
• Facebook | Amber Kendrick 
• Website | petesauto.net

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Today we're diving into the heavy themes of 'She Said,' exploring sexual assault and domestic violence with alarming statistics and personal stories. I'll discuss why many women hesitate to speak out, share my own experiences, and emphasize the importance of seeking support. Listen now.

National Resources

1. National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) | Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | Website: RAINN

1. National Domestic Violence Hotline| Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224 | Website: The Hotline

1. Loveisrespect | Phone: 1-866-331-9474 | Text: LOVEIS to 2252 Website: Loveisrespect

1. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)| Website: NCADV

1. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | Website: OVW

Local Resources

1. Local Crisis Centers and Shelters | You can find local resources through the National Domestic Violence Hotline or RAINN.
2. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Programs

Legal Assistance

1. Victim Advocacy Programs
2. Legal Aid Societies | The Legal Services Corporation can help locate local legal aid offices.

Counseling and Support Groups

1. Counseling Services
2. Support Groups

Online Resources

1. After Silence
2. Website: After Silence
3. Services: Online support group and forum for survivors of sexual violence.
4. Pandora’s Project
5. Website: Pandora's Project
6. Services: Online resources and support forums for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

These resources offer vital support and services to help survivors of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence navigate their recovery and find the assistance they need.

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Ever wonder what it takes to fully awaken your feminine power? 

In this episode, Alara Sage, a soulful and provocative mentor for women, shares her profound Kundalini awakening experience, which happened unexpectedly. This awakening opened her eyes to the deep suppression and emotional numbness she had been living with. Through embracing her sexual energy, Alara discovered her true potential and now dedicates her life to helping women reclaim their sexual power. She discusses the challenges she faced, including her journey through sexual trauma and the importance of communicating sexual needs with partners to foster emotional and physical healing.

Tune in to hear Alara Sage’s inspiring story and learn how to harness your sexual energy to transform your life. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Alara describes her experience of a Kundalini awakening
• Alara discusses how the Kundalini awakening brought up suppressed sexual trauma that she was able to heal 
• The importance of communication, especially around sex, in order to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
• Sexual energy is a creative life force energy and can be used to create anything you desire.
• Activating sexual power including embodiment and breathwork.
• How sexual energy, personal power, wealth and money are all connected 
• The importance of releasing shame and guilt around sexual energy and wealth creation.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website | www.alarasage.com
• Instagram | @alarasage
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/alarasage

BEST MOMENTS

"Shakti is creative life force energy. It is the energy that is in everything. It is the primordial, femme energy, but it is creative life force energy."

"Sexual energy creates, period. We've given it so much taboo and put all these projections onto it, but really, it is creative energy."

"Each one of us has a sexy as fuck genius. And that genius is you in all of your power and in your authenticity. And the world really needs that."

"Releasing shame and guilt is crucial because that suppresses your power and your ability to create wealth."

"The universe is sexual. Everything is sexual."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Many women travel, but often on autopilot.  They don't set goals or intentions and miss out on the deeper transformation travel can offer.

Sahara Rose DeVore, founder of the Travel Coach Network, a global community of travel coaches. Sahara shares her journey from being a broke college student to traveling solo to 84 countries and founding her own business. Inspired by exchange students during university, Sahara worked multiple jobs in Chicago to save for travel. She transitioned to creating her own online wellness travel coaching business, pioneering a new approach in the travel industry. Sahara discusses the mission of her Travel Coach Network, emphasizing the transformative power of travel beyond mere tourism. Listen now!

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website: thetravelcoachnetwork.com
• website: sahararosetravels.com
• Instagram: @sahararosethetravelcoach
• Instagram: @thetravelcoachnetwork
• Linkedin: Sahara Rose DeVore
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/theTravelCoachNetwork
• Tiktok: @sahararosethetravelcoach
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thetravelcoachnetwork
• Podcast: anchor.fm/thetravelcoachnetwork
• Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook

BEST MOMENTS

"Travel can benefit us in so many different ways...using travel as that vessel for transformation instead of just a transactional vacation." 

"Travel coaches, unlike travel agents, don't focus on the booking and planning phase of a trip. Instead, they help people bring awareness to why they want to travel and set intentions for their trips and goals for the trips..."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Do you feel stuck in a career that doesn't align with your values?  Are you dreaming of a job that feels fulfilling and allows you to travel the world?

Caroline Mug, is a career coach who helps people navigate career transitions and find work that lights them up.  In this episode, Caroline shares powerful strategies for aligning your values with your career goals.  She'll also discuss how to use assessment tools for self-understanding and the importance of accountability and support in achieving your dreams.

Feeling lost? Listen to this episode and learn how to chart a course for a career that brings you joy and lets you explore the world!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Caroline's life goals and hobbies 
• How Caroline helps people find their values and careers that align with those values
• Importance of self-reflection and overcoming self-imposed barriers
• Tools for self-assessment (values exercises, personality assessments)
• Importance of accountability and support systems
• Strategies for managing work-life balance and reducing stress
• Using travel experiences to achieve goals

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Website | https://carolinemug.com
• Linketree | https://linktr.ee/carolinemug
• Instagram | @caroline.mug
• Gratitude Journal: https://a.co/d/bBHWyix
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/carolinemug
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/carolinemug

BEST MOMENTS

"A goal can be really exciting and daunting at the same time, and that's okay."

"Getting out of our comfort zone is how we grow and challenge ourselves."

"It's important to have support, an accountability support person, and figure out where a coach can fit into your life."

“Sometimes we feel like things can be off or we aspire to things, but we’re not sure how to get there. And because we’re trying to do all the things and then we don’t do the things that we really want, and it’s an easy thing to fall into, and I think a lot of us do it.”

“We almost put our own barriers on ourselves often. So I want people to think outside of that so they can. Because we really have so much potential we can explore and so much that’s possible for us. But sometimes. Sometimes, you know, we’re just so great at getting in our own way.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Have you ever felt a presence you couldn't explain? Or known things you shouldn't?  

In this episode we will crack open the world of psychic gifts and how to embrace them for travel and personal transformation! Tanya Brown, a psychic and clairvoyant, shares her journey of discovering her abilities. From childhood experiences to a life-changing past life regression event, Tanya unveils how she learned to connect with spirit guides and validate her intuition. Tanya even shares a travel story where she received validation from a spirit!

Listen to this episode and discover how a psychic reading can provide clarity and guidance on your travel adventures and life path.  

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How Tanya discovered her unique gifts 
• The surprising way Tanya connects with her spirit guides and loved ones who have passed on.
• How travel experiences have enhanced Tanya's psychic abilities.
• Tips for recognizing and embracing your own intuition.
• Why validation is key to a positive reading experience. 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• YouTube | www.youtube.com/c/tanyabrownspiritualbusinesscoach
• X (Twitter) | @laurenstjulianj
• TikTok | @tanyabrownspiritual
• Book | Becoming clairvoyant
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BEST MOMENTS

"Just be open, you know, don't come with a closed mind and don't expect things to happen tomorrow."

“you're not crazy. No, you're probably not hallucinating. No, you're probably not schizophrenic, you know, because a lot of times, you know, you walk around telling people, I hear voices in my head, they're going to send you somewhere and maybe, you know, 51 50, you put you on lockdown for 48 hours to see if you're okay. And chances are, yeah, you're okay. You're just bringing information from the other side that people aren't used to. So let this be your normalization. Investigate. Just investigate and see where. Where you land.”

"Timing is very different. Like, it's very hard to get finite. I can feel if something's going to happen, like close or down the road, but I can't give you a date or a month."

"Spirit is going to give it to you the way they want to give it to you."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Have you ever felt like there's more to your life than meets the eye?  Are you curious about alternative healing methods and how they can transform your health and well-being?  

In this episode, we meet Cassandra Faye Floyd, also known as the Daughter of the Fates. Cassandra is a powerhouse in the world of alternative medicine, with a background in Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Reiki, and more.  She'll share her incredible journey of self-discovery, how reclaiming her birth name unlocked a hidden power, and how ancient wisdom like the Five Elements Theory can help you achieve true balance and harmony in your life. We'll also delve into the fascinating world of Chinese medicine. Cassandra also announces upcoming YouTube workshops on the five elements for each season.

Listen now and discover how food, emotions, and traditional practices can be the key to your ultimate transformation!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How Cassandra's personal journey led her to explore alternative medicine.
• The powerful connection between our emotions and physical health.
• The ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine and the five elements theory.
• How travel can broaden your perspective on health and wellness.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Youtube: @daughterofthefates   
• Instagram: @release.heart.center
• Facebook: Cassandra Faye Floyd
• Twitter: @CassandraFFloyd

BEST MOMENTS

"The reason I call myself the daughter of the fates, because most people ask, is, I am. I come from a line of fates. So my. On my dad's side of the family, my great grandfather was fate, my great grandfather was fate, my grandfather was fate, and my oldest uncle was fate. It was a history. It was like a tradition in my family for the first born male to be named fate."

"Our mother, our birth mother, the great cosmic mother, you know, mother Earth. The mother is the center. And it's. And that's what we have to be attempting to do is replace her in the center."

“Acupuncture works. Chinese medicine works. There’s no wrong answer.”

”…The earth element is the most important organ, if you’re going to place importance on an organ, because all of the other organs get their essence, get their chi from the spleen and stomach.” 

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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