Wake Up and Dream!

In this episode, Sara shared some "ah-ha's" that she had recently as she has been serving on the board of One Tough Cookie, a non-profit that is on mission to support those battling cancer as well as the caregivers with care packages. Her involvement in a recent fundraiser spurred her to experience some deep fulfillment that is alignment with her purpose.

Maybe you can relate to Sara who once believed that her career had to be in alignment with her purpose, which at times, left her feeling frustrated and lacking zeal. This involvement with a local non-profit has helped shift some of these paradigms. What she has discovered is that she can have a career (and may even enjoy what she is doing at work) but find more of her true passion and purpose outside of her career!

How about you? Have you taken the time to think about what lights you up? What brings you the most joy and fulfillment? That may be your career, but it might be your relationships with family, your involvement at church or some other organization. And in today's episode, we want to give you permission to explore your purpose, even if that happens to be outside your role at work.

Let us know where you most feel like you are living your purpose! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

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With the end of the school year, planning vacations, summer camps, etc…this can be a crazy time of busyness, especially for us mams! New routines are coming, and we just want to check in with you to see how you are feeling about all of this busyness!

Pause! Check in with your feelings! Do you do that? Or do you just scramble around, stressed out, trying to make it all happen? As mamas, we can easily run ourselves ragged and forget that we matter! In this episode we took a closer at busyness and the power of our thoughts, emotions, and how we "show up" in this transition and season.

Here are some practical tips:

1. Prep/Plan. Print off a calendar so you can see the next 3 month's activities.

2. Say NO to some of the things that are not necessary or extra.

3. Manage your thoughts. Stay in awareness.

4. Delegate. Ask for help.

5. Breathe. Remember to take time for YOU!

Let us know which of these tips you found helpful and plan to apply to your busyness! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Happy Mother's Day! With that being said, we wanted to take a little time on this episode to talk about the varying emotions that can be stirred up when it comes to this day called Mother's Day. We understand that for some of you this is a joyous day to be with your children, your mom, and/or loved ones. But for others of you, this day is a reminder of the pain of loss, the sorrow of "what you hoped motherhood would be like," or maybe you are separated from your children and grieve the distance between you. Or perhaps you don't have a good, healthy relationship with your mom, so that is an internal battle, especially on the day we are told to honor our moms. Or maybe you have other emotions and circumstances we didn't mention.

Regardless of the emotions that you have around Mother's Day, we want to assure you of one thing: We see you!

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for any holiday that may (or has in the past) stirred up a lot of emotions:

1. Be intentional to make a plan. How do you want the day to look? How do you want it to feel? What do you want to do for yourself?

2. Manage your expectations. Don't set your hopes high without communicating what it is you need that day.

3. Give yourself permission to feel the feels, and let them pass through you, envisioning releasing them.

And for those that don't struggle with this day, remember to be an empathetic listener for those that have reasons for their emotions, and give a lot of grace.

We would love to hear how this episode encouraged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Does spring inspire you to begin something new? But trying new things can naturally create fear, worry, and doubts. Why is that? Why don't we choose to be excited about these new things? Excitement is a life-giving emotion that we get to choose!

Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, said this, "It takes the same amount of energy to imagine the worst than to imagine wild success." (paraphrased) So why not imagine these new ventures bringing you wild success.

Take time to pause, notice the beauty all around you. But also remember that when it appears that a part of your life is stalled and lifeless, be patient and continue to be diligent to "keep watering" those areas of your life, because there is LIFE under the surface. When you are not seeing the results you desire, wait and keep being faithful to the vision you have been given. Keep moving! And guard your heart against being influenced by those that are prone to discourage you, or jealous of what you are doing, etc. Protect your mind and heart to maintain that excitement.

Let us know what NEW beginning you are embarking on! We hope this episode inspired you to take action despite the fear and worry! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Are you feeling stuck in a pattern of thinking and living that you wish you could change? We all have a "voice" and a "listener" inside our heads. And oftentimes the "Chatty Cathy" is running the show, talking constantly, and keeping us feeling stuck and powerless to change. In this episode, we take a closer look at that "voice" inside our heads.

Bob Proctor has said, "The quality of one's life is in direct proportion to their level of awareness." So in today's episode, we are shining a light on "that VOICE" that has been lying to you, discouraging you from taking on that new project, new job, new adventure, and we aim to help you become an objective listener to that chatter. Why is this helpful? Because when we become AWARE of our thoughts and feelings, as an objective, 3rd-party observer/listener, we can then make some non-judgemental observations and ask ourselves some questions like:

1.Is this thought/feeling true?

2. Is this thought/feeling serving me?

3. Is this thought/feeling in alignment with the person I aspire to be?

4. What thought/feeling would I like to have instead?

5. What is stopping me from believing this new thought/feeling?

It is as if you start playing the objective counselor/advisor to that "voice" in your head!

Who is going to start trying this? Let us know how it is working for you! We hope this episode inspired you to take action! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

We dive into the feeling of overwhelm in this episode and this is a welcomed reminder to us at Wake Up & Dream so we hope this episode resonates with you as well!

When tackling an overwhelming task - try breaking it down into smaller piece or achievable action items! We discuss this idea at length this week and Sara mentions a book that was helpful to her called Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard.

Check that book out here: https://amzn.to/3vFFjlN

We hope this episode inspired you to take action! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

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In today's episode, Lisa shares one principle that she has shared with her team: Work on YOU just as much as you work on your business! You can apply this principle to other areas of your life, such as relationships, your job, your fitness/health, your side-gig, etc.

How could this look? Read books, listen to podcasts, be committed to online trainings….but don't just CONSUME and become a "fat baby" that never grows up. TAKE ACTION! Do the scary thing, figure out what your personality needs to stay focused on action (a pacing partner, a deadline, a reward/prize you work towards, an alarm on your phone set for 30 minute of ACTION…..and do it!

Here's Lisa's AMAZING and INSPIRING Facebook group for those who want to join and dig even deeper :)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/inspiredinsiderslbri/

We hope this episode inspired you to take action! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Mindset around books! What are your thoughts and feelings about reading! In this episode, we discovered that each of us have very different approaches and feeling about reading! Sara "eats" books and loves personal development books but recently has given herself permission to read novels and fiction books.

Lisa then shared that her experience growing up around reading impacts her approach and feelings about reading. She has struggled with reading, labeling herself as a slow reader, and is learning now NOT to judge herself, but to create a fresh new relationship with books and her beliefs around reading.

There are many ways to read books: Kindle, Audio, print……and we encourage you to change things up and try a new way to "consume" a book. Give yourself permission to explore a different genre! Have fun!

Books we mentioned during this episode:

• The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren

• Worthy, by Jamie Kern Lima

Share the book(s) that you are currently reading! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

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We talk a lot about 'taking a pause' but what does that mean? What action can you take when faced with a parenting decision or conflict?

This episode is one that shouldn't be missed, as Sara shares a vulnerable moment with her kids that allowed so many incredible teaching moments for her, her kids and now you as well. Message us and let us know the biggest takeaway you got from this episode!

Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

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Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

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What a lively discussion we had today! In this episode we talked about the importance of listening to our bodies. What does that mean? Well, the fact is that our emotions are stored in the very cells of our bodies, so there is definitely a scientific connection between our thoughts/emotions and our bodies! So, why not check in with your body and see what comes up for you emotionally? Even journal about it! When we play the victim to our circumstances, it can be easy to have the "It is what it is" mentality. And this can then cause our bodies to respond in alignment to that belief. But the key is AWARENESS. This is how we take our power back.

So, stay in awareness. Listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Use your body to create the emotions you desire, like allow yourself to jump up and down and get excited if you feel like you are in a slump. Or like Sara shared, listening to her body meant to choose restorative yoga over her normal workout! Your body will definitely talk to you, but the question is: are you listening?

We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a "shout out" on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor