Do you ever look at other people and think "well, that won't happen to me?"

Or do you ever look at other people and think "I'm going to be different - I'll surprise everyone."

But what if the something that you thought would never happen to you - did?

And what if those odds you thought you were going to defy - you didn't?

What happens then?

Well, Rick Werry has his own story to tell about a situation that he never expected to be in - and talks about how something that drove him to contemplate "ending it all"...now drives him in a completely different way.

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Do you consider yourself a confident person?

If so, awesome. If not, that's great too.

Want to know why? Because I don't believe that anyone is ever completely confident.

I believe confidence is a choice. I believe you can choose to be confident while also feeling concerned about what others may think of you, being afraid of things not working out the way you hope or just generally "putting yourself out there."

I also believe that the more you CHOOSE to be confident, the easier that choice becomes. I believe that choosing to be confident is about having faith in yourself, "doing stuff scared," and also realizing that even if putting yourself out there doesn't result in the outcome you desire or expect...it doesn't mean anything about you as a person.

In this episode, I share (what I think is a funny story) about how confidence showed up for me in a pretty amusing way, and how with each baby step I took, my choice to be confident resulted in something I never expected. And also...the re-emergence of my inner "super-giddy" teenage self.

I reference my hypnotherapy session with Vivian Wu as being a key factor in all this fun. So if you'd like to explore hypnotherapy with Vivian, you can find her on Instagram @soulvitamins.co.

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Do you ever watch those "true crime" shows or listen to those podcasts? If you do, then you'll want to tune in to this episode. Annelise shares about some pretty heavy stuff her family went through, and how that trauma impacted her before she was even born - and after.

She also talks about her experience with Reiki, how she initially thought it was total BS and "woo woo" - but once she experienced the peace it brought her, she knew she had to learn more about it and is now a Reiki Master.

This episode may not be for everyone and that's totally OK. But if you're curious...I encourage you to give it a listen.

You can follow Annelise @soul.science.guidance on Instagram, and join her free weekly community sessions or work with her 1-on-1!

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You're probably thinking "an episode about the candy bar?"

No. It's an episode about my dog, Snickers, who WAS named after the candy bar.

I adopted Snickers in January of 2003, and said goodbye to him on September 2, 2018.

He was a huge part of my life, and still occupies a huge part of my heart. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think of him...and miss him.

It may seem unconventional to record an entire episode about my dog and how saying goodbye to him impacted me - but I'm fine with being unconventional.

For some of us, pets are just pets. And for others, pets are family, and that's what Snickers was, and is, to me.

And if you love your own pets deeply, and people look at you weirdly because of that - then this episode is for you.

And of course, Snickers too.

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Do you want to put more love and kindness out in the world, but aren't sure where to start?

Do you have kids, and want to encourage them to be kind to others, but again...aren't sure where to start?

Then this is an episode you should listen to! And I'm not saying that just because it's my podcast.

On this week's episode, I chat with Katie Doughty. Katie is an amazing human being who is passionate about making the world a better place - for us AND our children! And a huge part of that is US raising KIND KIDS!

But how do we do that in a sometimes cynical, self-absorbed world? Katie gives you some tips, so if you want to know more about this, and other good stuff - just press "Play!"

You can follow Katie on Instagram @katie_doughty.

Looking for ideas on WHAT to do to put more kindness out into the world? Then click on the link in her Bio to score a free guide to help get those good deed juices flowing!

AND....Katie recently launched her own podcast, so be sure to check that out too - "Raising Kind Humans" - on Apple, Spotify and pretty much everywhere else!

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"Why are you so upset?"

"Don't be so emotional!"

"You're too sensitive!"

If any of these statements sound familiar, you may want to listen to this episode.

I've often been labeled as "overly sensitive," "too sensitive," "overly emotional...." - and it hasn't been a compliment!

Being sensitive and shedding tears was something I felt ashamed and embarrassed of!

But I had a realization recently as I helped my son process a recent loss: being sad, or expressing emotion about something that moves and touches you - is NOT a bad thing. It simply means that you care.

In a world where I feel like many people are either unwilling to care and feel deeply, are simply numb, and/or don't feel comfortable expressing emotions such as sadness, hurt, grief, joy...I'll happily accept a label of "too sensitive" if it means that I care, feel and love deeply.

We should always be who we are. And if you're someone who DOES feel deeply about something - then I encourage you to express that in whatever way feels authentic for you - without any shame, embarrassment or regret.

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Have you ever met someone knowing they're amazing, but then you get to know them and you're like "Whoa!" Because they're even MORE amazing than you thought?

That's how I felt upon chatting with Ashley.

I invited her on the show because I love her positivity, her sunshine-y vibe, and how open she is about her experience with Crohn's Disease.

After we finished our call, I sat there in tears - because I was so moved by our conversation, and I know you will be too.

If you want to be inspired, wowed, and all sorts of other things, you need to give this episode a listen.

Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! And so does Ashley! Send me a DM @awakentheextraordinary on Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected].

You can follow Ashley @positivelymeashleymarie on Instagram, send her a DM, and let her know if you're interested in working with her on your health and wellness journey!

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Have you ever doubted yourself?

Yeah - me too. And it's like juuuust when I think I'm "past that," self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome are standing there like "Hey - Hello - What's Up, Old Friend?"

I'm here to tell you that while self-doubt is something many of us experience, it's totally OK to want to give it a swift kick in the a*s and send it on its way.

But sometimes - it's not that easy. And sometimes - what we need is a reminder from someone that believes in us - to tell us that we're actually doing exactly what we should be doing. And that we are exactly where we're supposed to be. Annnnnd - that we are worth believing in!

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Have you ever had something so unexpected and so painful happen that you began to lose sight of who you were?

Like, you were living...but you weren't LIVING?

This is one of the many things that Pawnee chats with me about in the latest episode of The Storyteller Series.

Pawnee is part of a large family, grew up working on the family's ranch, and then experienced a heartbreaking loss that turned her world upside down.

But Pawnee had the courage to look at herself in the mirror, ask herself the hard questions, and make some changes which led her to where she is now - helping others truly LIVE.

Whether you need encouragement to snake your toilet, or support after the loss of a loved one, Pawnee's here to help you through it.

You can follow Pawnee on Instagram @findingpawnee, or book at call with her at www.pawneesimonscreative.com. You can also check out her podcast "Yes, You Are Brave" on Apple & Spotify!

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