I felt drawn to this painting—I just had to have it. The frame was chipped and other people were circling it. I had a number in my head that I would pay for it. "Celebrate the small victories!" This is now on my wall and I get a sweet feeling each time I look at it. Have a listen to hear how I stumbled upon this.

Also, in this episode...I found an everyday pair of straight-leg jeans.

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There are all kinds of things we can do to sharpen our mind and body. Lately, I'm becoming interested in ways that help me focus and build strength.   Listen in to what my introductory Taekwondo lesson was like.   And fun fact: The first US gold medal in women's Taekwondo was achieved at the 2021 Toyko Olympics. The athlete's name is Anastasija Zolotic and she was 18! Hiya!    If interested in taking lessons, this is where I went:  https://www.midwesttaekwondo.com/   Tell me your me your favorite ways to spend your me-time! DM me @lenaporter

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I thought it would be relaxing, though I didn't actually know what a  a Breathwork session was. I did not expect the feelings I experienced!

  Interested in reading about how the way you breathe affects your health? Check out the book Breath by James Nestor.   To learn more about Breathwork sessions and take a class like I did, check out: https://www.gwendittmar.com/   Connect with me on Instagram @lenaporter or via email: hello@lenaporter.com    Take the Style Quiz https://www.lenaporter.com/stylequiz   Personal Styling Services:  https://www.lenaporter.com/services

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Are you taking action but not getting the results you want? (in health, relationships, business etc) Life Coach Mary Houlihan talks about the shifts in mindsets she sees when speaking to her clients.

She says many of us are wired to work hard and earn and achieve...and that we're often taught to give but not taught to receive. 

 

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Mary's podcast: Soul Fulfillment 

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What do you picture yourself doing when you're a 77 year old?    I think I will be doing water aerobics on the daily, because they seem like they're having so much fun and I like doing it now. Sometimes when I think about the things I like to do, I feel like an old woman.

I don't know why there aren't more people under the age of 70 doing water aerobics or Aqua fitness. It's a great workout!   In this episode:   Buy Aqualogix water resistance equipment https://www.amazon.com/AquaLogix/s?k=AquaLogix   Take my style quiz https://www.lenaporter.com/stylequiz   Come say Hi on IG @lenaporter  

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It's like a modern day jazzercise or Zumba or that 1 credit elective I took as a freshman in college (step aerobics). 

AKT is a dance based cardio fitness class. There's resistance bands and disco balls and a rotating playlist every month. I had fun!
  Spoiler alert—they give you a cold eucalyptus towel after your class. Unexpected bonuses really win me over. Oops, now it's not unexpected for you.    Find an AKT near you: https://www.theakt.com/   Use code: HOLIDAY for $25 OFF a personal styling service or gift card   https://www.lenaporter.com/services

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Shaman Felicia Armstrong answers questions from listeners about mediumship like "Will I hear something bad from my deceased relative?" and "Can you predict the future?"    Whether you are looking for guidance, to heal, or want to connect with someone that has passed on, the work that Felicia does is truly amazing and unforgettable. (in a good way)   In this episode, we talk about:    * That feeling of not being able to move forward in life (and how she provides guidance with that)   * Children with autism don't need to be changed or healed, but she can help them have an easier go in life.   * We tend to judge trauma. If it bothers you, it's a big deal.    * Clarity from learning your Akashic records   * What to expect during a medium reading   * Who is a candidate for a soul retrieval    Learn more about Felicia's services: www.feliciaarmstrong.com   Felica's podcast: Shamanic Living   IG @felicia.s.armstrong @lenaporter   Take my style quiz!

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I'm rating a spa tucked inside the basement of The Detroit Club. It was a little jankie in the beginning, but as the saying goes, "Pizza is like sex. Even when it's bad, it's still pretty good." That's how I'm feeling about my massage on this week's solo date. (I don't subscribe to that thought, by the way.) 

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That's a wrap! (Who doesn't like saying that?)

I'll be back in the fall for Season 2. My motto for this summer is "trust in joy." I talk about "joy" and how it's a much less stressful word than "fun." I share a podcasting tip and what I'll be doing differently next season. At the end of this episode, I let my kids take over the mic! 

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I recently went to Turks & Caicos with my family. It's gorgeous. We stayed at Beaches Resort. Got a negative opinion of all-inclusives? I did. Listen in as I tell you about my trip and how all the thoughts I had about all-inclusive resorts were not true, on this vacation.

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Beaches Resort Turks & Caicos

 

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