Well, Not Perfect

TW // Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive topics.

Welcome to a very special 2-part episode on Well, Not Perfect. This episode is close to my heart because it hits home for me. You guys may or may not know that I was a D1 volleyball player who experienced a sudden career-ending injury that caused me to spiral into anxiety and depression. In those years, I discovered the value of mental health and the importance of mental health in athletes. I have since dedicated my career to helping athletes never suffer in silence again and I did this over a decade ago because in mental health there was no support like there is today.

So In honor of World Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, I am highlighting the very special nonprofit organization, Morgan's Message. Morgan’s Message is an organization striving to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the athletic community. Morgan was a division 1 lacrosse player at Duke, and she silently battled depression after a career ending injury, Morgan died by suicide in 2019 at the age of 22.  After this tragic loss, her family and friends created a program that now helps hundreds of college athletes across the country. 

I feel so deeply connected to this organization because, like them, I discovered the importance and my life's mission after the game was over. For me and the athletes who are involved with Morgan's Message, we pour energy into the athletic community so that no one has to suffer alone. 

Join me in Part 1 and welcome Morgan’s teammates and friends, Clare and Kat. Their words inspire all of us to care for one another and never be afraid to ask if someone needs help. 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn: 

1. How to balance the needs of friends with your needs as well  
2. How to set gentle and loving boundaries 
3. What to do when a friend needs your help 

Morgan’s Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. Here’s where you can find Dona, Aberle, Clare, Kat & Morgan’s Message:

Instagram: @morgansmessage 

@aberodgers

@clare_kehoe

@katzempolich

@dkrodgers5

Twitter: @morgansmessage

LinkedIn: @MorgansMessage

Website: morgansmessage.org

To become an ambassador for Morgan’s Message, visit morgansmessage.org/education-program 

Podcast: The Mental Matchup

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7
• Trevor Lifeline: Call 866-488-7386
• SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 800-662-4357 for treatment referral and information
• NAMI Support & Education: Visit nami.org/Support-Education

Today on Well, Not Perfect, I am so proud to have Dionne Miller. She is an incredibly talented female Sports Anchor and Reporter at ABC7 Chicago. Prepare to get a glimpse inside of her incredibly resilient mind and see the personal side of her life that often doesn’t get seen on TV. 

As I was talking with Dionne, I couldn’t get over the fact that her story is just like so many other people I talk to who struggle with body image, perfectionism, and their relationship with food. What most may not know is that she has climbed the ranks in the broadcasting world all while battling an eating disorder and still fights for her recovery to this day. Dionne’s inspiring story shows us how faith, family, and perseverance work together to create joy. She is proof that success co-exists with mental and physical challenges to make up a beautiful life full of ups and downs. 

In today’s episode you will learn about: 

1. How to fight the inner critic that lives in our minds
2. Ways to keep a balanced mindset
3. Why you can find hope and purpose too 

Dionne is a full-time, working mom of two and a hustler in an extremely cut-throat industry. She has a true passion for Chicago sports and Chicago sports fans and is the first full-time female in the ABC 7 Sports department. You can find her here: 

       Facebook: DionneMiller

       Instagram: @DmillerABC7

       Twitter: @dmillerABC7

So today's episode is with Amanda Jane Daley, she's a leading business mentor for health coaches worldwide. She's renowned for her marketing expertise with over 19 years of experience and has earned recognition by top advertising awards and has built her own 7 figure coaching business in under 5 years.

Amanda combines her business coaching savy, mentorship, and other health coaching tactics to build a heartfelt business and freedom-based lifestyle. Amen! Don't we all want that?

Today you will learn and understand why your mind is more powerful than traditional medical sources make you believe, how mindset can improve your health, the power of feminine energy in business, and why it's a powerhouse for success.

And I'm going to add a fourth which I don't usually do but it's important for Amanda to get this message across which is, your health is never worth sacrificing in exchange for productivity at work. Amen to that, thank you Amanda for that! And let's get into another episode of Audrey Off The Cuff.

Instagram and Facebook: @AmandaJaneDaley Audrey Off The Cuff listeners can go to www.AmandaJDaley.com/audrey and visit Amanda's Facebook group for health coaches called Healthy Wealthy Society

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthywealthysociety).

Money Mindset w/ Audrey: https://youtu.be/oOObwDCVigs

Today I have Jennifer Dopazo, who is a graphic designer and specializes in brand identity. She is the founder of the multimedia design studio, Candelita, and a three-time American graphic design award winner. She's worked with companies like The New York Times, Pepsi, Nickelodeon, along with authors like Danielle LaPorte.

So today is going to be awesome. What you're going to learn today is why success can only be defined by you and no one else, why plans are great but there's always a twist in the middle of the road, and with the right mindset you can do just about anything if you give it enough time. Welcome to another episode of Audrey Off The Cuff.

Find Jennifer on

Twitter and Instagram: @JenniferDopazo

Website: www.candelita.is

Freebie from Jennifer: https://candelita.is/membership-website-best-practices-pocketbook/

Today I have a slightly different episode for you, and I hope you listen because today I don't so much as an interview as I do listen.

Today's episode is not so much different from therapy lessons where the importance isn't in asking questions but deeply listening to the stories of a survivor.

If you or someone you know has ever been in an abusive relationship this is the episode for you today because I’m talking to Beth Watson, a survivor, and activist. Beth's Instagram account @yourinnersherlock gives you an honest look at the mindset of a survivor and the horrible manipulation that's called gaslighting.

Today she tells her story about the toxic relationship she survived and she's on a mission to help others understand so they can catch it and stop it.

Today you will learn, why people lose their intuition while they are in an abusive relationship, red flags of a narcissist, and the importance of setting boundaries. If this episode resonates with you make sure you check out the show notes and see where you can connect with Beth and learn more about how you can get help if you are in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.

This is a really important episode and I hope you enjoy another one of Audrey Off The Cuff.

Instagram: @yourinnersherlock

Website: yourinnersherlock.com

Latest article: https://www.yourinnersherlock.com/post/can-you-tell-if-you-are-being-manipulated-know-these-25-signs

If you are a businesswoman, this is the perfect episode for you because I’m chatting with two inspirational sisters, Sarah and Erin Potempa the owners and creators of The Beachwaver and a local store which is my favorite, B.Bungalow here in Libertyville, Illinois.

This episode was recorded all the way back before COVID believe it or not, and we met at a really fantastic networking event that we partnered at their local boutique with Simply Bee Counseling and B.Bungalow.

So we couldn’t stop there so we had to meet up again and dive deep into the stories and the message that we want to relay to all business women out there and If we can do it, you can for sure do it too!

Today you will learn, the importance of empowering other women, how to share your stories of success unapologetically, and finally how to start before you're ready even if you're afraid to jump into your dreams.

Connect with Sarah Erin and Beachwaver below to watch them grow and reach all of their fantastic dreams. Welcome to another episode of Audrey Off The Cuff.

Instagram: @sarahpotempa, @erinpotempawall @thebeachwaver @b.workbybeachwaver

Website: https://beachwaver.com

Are you a woman growing a business but feel like the stereotypes are getting in the way of your success? If so then this is the episode for you because today I’m chatting with Rita Barry, marketing expert and the founder of Rita Barry & Co., a digital marketing strategist expert. For the past ten years, she and her team have been helping women-led online businesses get past the mindset that is holding them back.

Today you will learn, how to cope with imposter syndrome and actually use it to your advantage with the right mindset, how to sit with guilt and shame and overcome it, and lastly how to get passed the stereotypes of being a woman in business and using that as power and not something to hide. 

Welcome to another episode of Audrey Off The Cuff.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ritalbarry

Instagram: @ritabarryco 

Website: ritabarry.co

Visit: ritabarry.co/aotc for resources for AOTC listeners 

If you are an entrepreneur, writer or artist then this episode is for you because today on AOTC we dive deep (and I mean deep) into the mindset of people who are creators and who have a mission to share their gift.

Today I sit down with Jennie Nash, creator and owner of Author Accelerator

Today you will learn, the money mindset that will mess with your success and how to turn it around, why it’s normal to have stress and pain during high intensity moments in your business, and how to make sure you are creating for the right reasons and getting the results you want.

Welcome to another episode of AOTC. 

Get exclusive access to FREE resources and link at authoraccelerator.com/audrey these are TOO GOOD to see!

Instagram: @jennienashbookcoach

Websites:

www.authoracceleator.com

www.jennienash.com

www.bookcoaches.com 

Do you practice gratitude everyday? If not, then this is the episode for you because today I’m chatting with Lani Silversides. Lani was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2018 and she found purpose in her diagnosis and founded the nonprofit, SG United Foundation and Mindful Performance, LLC to empower young girls through sports, mindfulness and leadership programming. 

Today you will learn, how to practice gratitude even in the toughest of times, how to break up the difficult moments in your life into chapters and steps to ease the uncertainty, and how to make healthy comparisons to feel better about whatever your situation is. 

Lani’s mindset and mission is so inspirational and motivating to everyone who knows her. If you're interested in having a program at your school, please check the show notes in the description to see how you can connect with Lani and empower the young girls in your life to become strong women!

Personal Instagram: @lanisilversides 

Nonprofit Instagram: @stronggirlsunited 

Youtube nonprofit: www.youtube.com/c/sgunitedfoundation  

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SGUnitedFoundation/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanisilversides/  Websites: www.lanisilversides.com and www.sgunitedfoundation.org

Guided journal for girls 8-12: 

"A Strong Girls' Guide to Being: Exercises and Inspiration for Becoming a Braver, Kinder, Healthier You"

(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454932821/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 ) . 

Guided mental training journal for Ages 13+:

Unstoppable: A Mental Training Guide for Fueling Performance

(https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Mental-Training-Fueling-Performance/dp/069215762X).