Face it, most of the time we want things to be perfect. Who wouldn't? No one wants to aim for less than the best.

BUT what happens when our happiness, our mood, our emotions RELY on things being perfect? 

Are we truly happy when we give up without even trying because we want things to be so perfect? Are we happy when the house never seems perfect enough so we just never invite anyone over? How do you feel when you are so fearful of failure that you throw your dreams away?

It's time to look at our lives and be grateful for our progress.

How could being self-aware actually help you to have a happier life?

Will it really make a difference in your life? In your relationships? At work?

Do you take the time to check-in with yourself?

Why is it important?

All of this and more in this episode of the Transformation Series.

Some of the brilliant sites I reference in this episode include:

hilaryjacobshendel.com for physical and emotional sensation words

https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/putting-words-on-emotions-and-sensation

and one of my favorite references is the Anger Wheel by Whole Hearted School Counseling at

https://wholeheartedschoolcounseling.com/free-resource-library/

One of my favorite tools for transformation is Meditation. 

But there are so many questions and reasons not to do it and how does it help anyway? 

Join me for a quick chat on all of this and more. 

This special episode goes a little longer as it includes an extra seven minutes where I walk you through one of my favorite meditations. Don’t have time? Stop after our chat. 

To transform your life, you need to start changing things!

In this series, I share some of the tools in my toolbox for living a healthier, happier and more productive life.

Just as a goal of losing weight or getting fit involves focussing on changing and prioritising your exercise and nutrition,  changing your well-being and mental health means time and practice.

Today I explore the importance of setting your intention with everything you do.  If you know what you are striving for you are much more likely to achieve it.  I look at the how and why of intention setting and go through some everyday examples. It's never too late to start taking charge of your life...

#transformation

#transformyourlife

#mental health

#Well-being

#productiveliving

#toolboxforhealth

#livingwithintention

#intention setting

#podcaster

#dreambig

You likely don't know Sharon Moorhouse but will be able to relate to her story of struggle in some way. Three and a half years ago she had the choice to go on fighting or to give up. Sharon sits with me today in the hope of inspiring even just one person to never, ever give up.

Sharon discusses how she learned to sit with her pain. She speaks of learning to love herself again and how she gets through even the loneliest of days.

#divorce, #breastcancer, #breastcancerawareness, #loneliness,

#struggles, #beautywithin, #innerstrength, #divorcedwoman, #loveandpain, #authenticliving, #newpodcastepisode,

Have you ever thought about WHY music is played/ sung as it is? Have you thought about the musician and wondered if they were in the same headspace as you (the listener) when they created their work as you are when you feel it in your heart, spirit and body? Doesn’t it so often feel that it was made just for you in that moment of your life?

After meeting Giveton Gelin, one of The Bahamas and New York City’s top up-and-coming Jazz musicians, I started to better realise the integral link between life and music. The process of creating is incredibly similar to that of finding happiness and authenticity in life.

Join me as I discuss Giveton’s remarkably unexpected journey that brought him to this moment. Come and hear of the joy of finding your flow, understanding your headspace, confidence and enjoying the value of the creation process in both music and life.

Giveton graduated from Juilliard in 2021 and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. He has worked with the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra subbing for the legendary Wynton Marsalis. You will also hear Giveton on Grammy Award-winning albums with celebrated musician Jon Batiste. His lessons learnt from some of the world's greatest artists such as Roy Hargrove and Adrian D’Aguilar have now helped him to become a mentor for other artists through his work with In The Shed. I am so grateful for Giveton making the time to share his story with us here today.

You can find Giveton’s current album, True Design on all good streaming platforms.

Please follow Giveton:

Instagram @giveton and @intheshed.live

Facebook @givetongelin

Web: intheshed.live and givetongelin.com

After spending much of her life hiding her "unseen" conditions, Lindsay has found her voice and is telling her story. Join me as we explore Lindsay's memoir 'Why Not Me' and discuss her incredible bravery, resilience and perspective on life. Lindsay is not defined by her auto-immune diseases but she does hope to shine a greater light on them to increase public awareness. For those who are suffering, her wish is to show you that you are not alone and how through telling your truth, you become your bravest self. Hers is a life of gratitude, resilience and openness. Come, see the love with which Lindsay proclaims "why not me".

#multiplesclerosisawareness #multiplesclerosisfighter #ostomy #ostomybag #authenticself #liverdisease #liverdiseases #gratitude #empathy #parenting #listening #tellingourstories #openheartcommunity #openmindedness #keepsupporting #perspective #innerstrength 

Sir Darren Jacklin is full of energy, life and the spirit of #giving.  He has dedicated his life to serving others, in particular children in Africa through his #foundation  LY2NK and Educate to Elevate.

But how does a man once labelled by his school counsellor as never amounting to much, a " #specialeducation " child and one who previously had to live on #welfare help others?

How did Jacklin turn his life around becoming a successful #corporatetrainer, serving on many Board of Directors and come to be knighted by the Spanish Royal Family?

This and so much more are covered in this riveting episode. We chat candidly about Jacklin's first book "Until I Become" where he shares his keys to #success, #valuesinlife and stories that led him to where he is today.

For more on Sir Darren Jacklin and his work:

www.hikingfundraiser.com

Find his book Until I Become on Amazon

Referenced in our podcast:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/to-end-human-trafficking/202212/the-school-thats-outwitting-sex-traffickers-in-liberia

#tenacity #authenticself #goalsetting #newepisode #abundancemindset 

#innovation #purpose #perseverance #payoff #transparency  #collaboration 

B from @sexinthe6ixblog is a real woman telling her authentic sexual story.

This episode explores the importance of "letting go" when having sex. 

What to do if you want to add some "spice" to your current sex life. 

What if you or your partner would like to explore something like kink? 

How to bring your own sexy back and much, much more!

Join me as I go outside my own comfort zone to delve into sex with B.

You can find B on Instagram and Twitter @sexinthe6ixblog 

Enjoy the episode? Please comment and stay in touch by subscribing.

#authenticself #midlifecrisis #bringsexyback #newepisode #toronto #aging #partnership 

Feeling like things are changing in life? Feeling like you aren't where you thought you'd be at this age? Ready for some new adventures? 

I discuss what might be going on for you with top psychologist Dr Chris Basten of Basten and Associates Psychology in Sydney, Australia. 

Hear what might be happening.

Know what to look out for.

Learn some tools and tips to handle these times.

No matter your age, you'll want to hear Dr Chris' advice!