Truth and Dare: Female Empowerment, Authentic Conversation, Real Transformation

Hey girl, hey, it's TAD day.

And it's just the two of us, sharing our truths, in an episode that we meant to do monthssss ago. The original intention was to do an one year anniversary episode and celebrate the abundance of conscious conversation that had taken place.

...... along with the abundance of mistakes!

Except a year quickly passed by (funny how that always happens) and we lost track of time. But hey, it doesn't matter if it's been "a year" or three years, we still felt this episode was important and worthy of hitting the record button.

So what can you expect in today's conversation?

Reflection. Lots of reflection.

First, we reflect on how this conversation began and what it was like to start a podcast and speak into the mic those first few times. Hint, hint: we had no clue what we were doing and there's a handful of terrible podcasts in the archives.

We then share our favorite podcast episodes, both the ones with guests and between the two us, and yes - the Alfie Diaries made the cut!

Of course, we share our biggest takeaways and how showing up, speaking our truth, working together, interviewing others, and daring to change has changed us.

And lastly, we talk about the future of Truth + Dare.

This is where shit gets real.

Why? Because come 2019, we have chosen to discontinue recording and take a step back from the Truth + Dare movement.

To hear the whole story with all the meaningful context behind our decision, hit that play button and come listen in. We promise, you will understand what led to our decision and also how to relate this change back to you living your truth.

And one more thing girlfriend, we are not going anywhere yet.

We will still be sliding into your inbox and earbuds for the rest of 2018, so this isn't goodbye yet, but it wouldn't be "truthful" to not share where our hearts and minds are at. Because hello, this is a podcast reflection episode!

And with that said, come hang out with us, reflect on past episodes, and learn about what we feel called to do next.

Have you ever had a pesky health condition pop up that you can't seem to find answers for? You visit the doctor, you do all the "right" things, and still... no relief.

Ugh, yeah. We have both been there and know how frustrating it can be. Sometimes, when you've exhausted all other options it's time to think outside the box.

Enter today's guest: Medical Intuitive Rachel Reimer

Medical intuitive? Say wha?! Yeah, we HAD to have her on the show.

Here's how it works: Rachel provides spiritual insight to health care or mental health professionals on clients that want to know more about their health or that feel stuck with their current health situation. These insights help clients understand possible physical, emotional or spiritual roots that are preventing them from better health. Rachel receives her intuitive messages in the form of images, sounds, or feelings.

Here are some of the things we discussed during this exchange:

Oh and we almost forgot the best part: she does a reading on us! Right there on the spot. Obviously, we were 100% down to get our woo-woo on and we were pretty intrigued by the things that she shared about us.

WARNING: THINGS GET DEEP! …. per usual.

Ready to start health hacking and to get metaphysical? Listen now!

P.s. - for show notes on today’s episode head here

This week, we're chatting with our dear friend and entrepreneur boss babe, Alyssa Kuzins of the Journal Deck. Think of it as three girlfriends getting together, drinking wine, and leaving it all out on the table.

Here’s how it went down: we said “screw it” to the outline we had planned and instead just pressed record. What transcribed was a beautifully healing conversation about:

We’ve never had an episode quite like this, and while it’s a little scary to share this openly with all of you, it’s also really really liberating.

Welcome to group therapy, girlfriend style.

…. Oh yeah, and if Alyssa’s name is sounds familiar to you, that’s because we’ve actually had her on the show before (TAD #14). She’s kind of a jack of all trades. She’s a yoga/meditation teacher and women’s coach, she’s the creator of the Journal Deck, and she’s the head chief babe of her monthly membership community, the Self Care Collective. Trust us, you want her in your life.

Ready to feel the feels?

This week we sit down with self proclaimed Human AF, Peta Kelly. Peta is an entrepreneur (who started making 7 figures in her mid-20's), a speaker, a humanitarian, an environmentalist, a mother, a writer, and THE voice of the Millennial generation.

If her name sounds familiar that’s probably because you’ve seen her all over social media, or maybe you own a copy of her new book, Earth is Hiring, or maybe you’ve stumbled upon her lectures, website, or videos. Either way, she’s out there in the world doing pretty epic work and we are thrilled to have her on the show today.

…. if you haven’t heard of her, get excited. You’re about to have a new favorite.

In today’s conversation, we talk about Peta’s new book: Earth is Hiring. But wait, what exactly is she hiring us to do?

Obviously we asked this question and many, many more.

Peta deep dives with us about:

Yeah… we know… it’s a lot. But Peta is just one of those people. She’s packed with inspiration, information, and passion to boot.

Her mission is simple: it’s time to inspire a new generation of change makers. We can no longer sit back and wait for change, we must grab it bravely and walk boldly with it to the frontlines, all while honoring the Earth, ourselves, and each other.

Ready to get Human AF? Listen now!

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Important announcement: the Truth + Dare Book Club Doors are OPEN! Click here to learn more and join the sisterhood.

Welcome to a conversation about our favorite topic: books.

And not just books in general, but actually reading, finishing, discussing, and applying books to our lives to help us live our truth and dare to change.

Over the past six months, we've finished more books, thanks to the Truth + Dare Book Club, then we have in the past three years and now, we're here to share our life-changing-favorite-book recommendations with you.

Get ready ladies, we're doing a deep dive into how books can support your quest to LIVE YOUR TRUTH!

In today's episode, we share three books that have rocked us to the core, these books are: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes, Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, and Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown. You'll hear us share our biggest takeaways from each book and then check in with where we're at with the book's teachings.

And per usual, we don't hold anything back. We candidly share with you how these books have challenged us, helped us, and inspired us to stay on the path of living our truth.

Which brings us to this important question......

How are your books supporting you?

If your initial reaction to this question feels something like this: What books?  I can't remember the last time I opened a book, nonetheless finished a book. I don't have time to read books. I'm missing the motivation needed to apply a book's lesson to my life. What personal development book should I even read, because damn, there's so many?

Don't fret sister, we've been there, and not yearsssss ago kinda-been-there, like months ago kinda-been-there. This was the exact reason we created the Truth + Dare Book Club, which is now open for you to come join!

Let us repeat that: the BOOK CLUB DOORS ARE OPEN! 

If you're wondering what all happens inside a book club, let us break it down for ya babe. If you SAY YES to joining our sisterhood, this is what's waiting for you inside.

If reading and finishing books is a goal of yours, while also learning life-changing lessons and connecting with like-hearted women, then this is the community for you.

Don't wait girlfriend, your time to LIVE YOUR TRUTH is now. Come join us inside the Truth + Dare Book Club before the doors close for good. And if you have any questions or hesitations, we're here for you. Send us an email - [email protected] -  we'll be there waiting for you!

Now let's hit that play button and talk about the life-changing-favorite-book we've read so far this year!

Ladies, today we are unpacking what it means to live our truth, to which you might be thinking…….. but girls, don’t you do this in every podcast conversation? Yes, this is always the foundation for what we share with you, but today, we have a special treat for you.

After hitting the record button for over a year, sharing our stories and souls, and committing to both reading and finishing our books together, we-think-we-kinda-sorta-know what it means to live our truth. In today’s conversation, we’re sharing what we’ve learned along this journey, and inviting you to come experience it with us too.

Welcome to the Yes to Who I am Challenge.

This challenge is a three day journey that deep dives into what it means to say YES to who you are by exploring pillars that bring you closer to your TRUEST you. The experience includes daily truth activities like a workbook, private podcast conversation, and a guided meditation, and we send you daily emails reminding you to do the work and live your truth.

To learn more about the challenge and SAY YES to this journey, click here to come join us.

And if you’re kinda-sorta-on-the-fence about joining another challenge, we completely understand, and recommend tuning into today’s podcast conversation. We cover the three pillars of truth that are helping us dare to change and stay committed to this movement. Below is a sneak peak of what we cover (and the foundation for the upcoming challenge).

Ready to say YES? We know you are, click here to come join us.

Ladies, you know that feeling.

That feeling when you enjoy an amazing meal. That feeling when a yoga class soothes your soul. That feeling when you connect with a friend and she just gets it. That feeling when you have great sex and all your needs are met.

Well let us forewarn you, that's the kinda feeling you're going to experience when you tune into today's podcast.

TAD tribe, meet our feminine awakening fairy godmother, Lisa Schrader.

Lisa is the founder of Awakening Shakti, and has impacted the lives of thousands of women (for over two decades) as a workshop leader, author, speaker, and certified coach. Her work has been featured on Oprah, VHI, Oxygen, and she sits on the Shift Network faculty as the leader of the global Shakti Summit.

As you can see, our fairy godmother has some credentials.

But more importantly, Lisa emanates a woman who has awakened her feminine power and lucky for us, she's here to teach us how to do that too.

In today's episode, we share many vulnerable conversations with Lisa that center on the struggle of being a modern day woman in a culture that's dominated by masculine behavior. We dive into what awakening Shakti even is (and how to start awakening it), why women have forgotten their inherent feminine nature and how to remember it, why it's important to tune into your natural rhythm based on your life cycle moment, and the complexities behind having an intimate, sensual, fulfilling, and sacred sexual partnership.

Yes ladies, we cover all of this.

Even how to create the container for sacred sensual sex through small acts like lighting candles, skin to skin practices, and sharing openly and honestly with your partner before "sex" even begins.

If you're not feeling a heart flutter yet over today's dare to change episode, we leave you with this quote from Lisa as a final loving nudge to hit that play button and come listen in.

"You are of the Earth, you are a spark of divine Shakti energy, the energy of masculine and feminine that occurred in the moment of your conception is what made you and what is still alive in you, and the answers are inside, you can get support from people you trust to help you listen, but those answers live inside of you. You do know. It’s less about achieving and more about remembering.”

Truth bomb TAD Tribe, us two ladies are not sport aficionados,  actually we couldn't be anything further from that, so when today's guest reached out to us...... we weren't too sure how this conversation would go. Would we be drowning in sports lingo or would we have a meaningful, live your truth kinda conversation?

As you can guess, we had the latter.

Ladies, meet Kendall, a women's professional soccer player and the creator of Arrow Living  - a blog/podcast that's dedicated to female athletes and helping them play in the most fulfilling way possible.

So, what do two women like us have in common with a professional athlete?

In today's episode, we unpack this.

We touch on what it feels like to be dedicated to something so deeply that you risk your health and livelihood, why letting go is the ultimate freedom, how not having it all figured out is actually beneficial, and why supporting women as a collective is not only important, but how we will change the conversation.

And oh, there's one more thing.

Kendall had to trudge through terrible setbacks in her career, like an ACL tear and a concussion that lasted over a year, and yet - she still came back to the sport she loves (soccer) and this time, without the attachment that so many of us experience.

Ready to listen into a brand new interview? Hit that play button babe, and come meet Kendall with us!

Read the episode show notes here.

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Ever interested in how your daily habits become second nature? Or why you practice certain habits on repeat, even though they’re not helping you live your truth?

In today’s podcast conversation, we connect with Kate Swoboda – a writer and facilitator on the topic of habit-formation and psychological courage. Kate’s work is grounded in helping individuals and organizations let go of fear-based patters that no longer work for them….. think things like procrastination (our worst enemy), self-sabotage, people pleasing, and perfectionism (another one could do without).

But what happens after you let go, what’s the next step?

Great question and one that we unpack throughout our conversation today! Kate teaches us that by viewing fear as an old wound, and not something we can get rid of, we can begin to replace our fear-based habits with four research-backed practices that she labels as courage habits (psst: learn more about these habits in her new book).

These are: accessing the body, listening with non-attachment, reframing the story, and creating and reaching out to community.

You’ll get to hear both how Kate’s used these in her own life, and how she recommends we use them with our personal fear-based, no longer serving us thoughts and actions.

We promise, this is a conversation that will have you grabbing your pen (take notes ladies), inspire you to heal your fear, and take action to practice courage today.

Hit that play button sisters, come listen in!