Well, Not Perfect

If you are someone who has struggled with their mental health and has used unhealthy coping skills to manage the way that you feel then we want you to know that you are not alone and that this episode is especially for you. 

In this episode you will learn that having dark thoughts is super normal. You'll also learn that sharing your own mental health journey can help you break the stigma in your mind and in your community. And lastly, how over controlled perfectionistic tendencies can cause you to feel more stressed. 

In this episode, I sit down with After Orange Slices podcast, Bridget Case. She gets real about her teenage years when she lacked the proper coping skills she need and developed a binge eating disorder and she also shares her story to recovery. She even tells us about the night she spent in jail and how it gave her an unexpected amount of confidence. 

Bridget and I had so much fun we had to break it down into two episodes, but they're both still ridiculously long (sorry about that guys). If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, don't forget to go back and check it out. It's all about her childhood experiences and friends and how they have had an affected her growing up.  

Instagram: @afterorangeslices

Links: https://shor.by/afterorangeslices

If you are someone who has been told to keep your opinion to yourself in order to fit in to society’s image of the perfect female then this podcast is for you because were breaking down why it is important to let young girls say what they’re thinking and have their own voices. 

  Today you will why letting go of what people think will make you happier and how to self validate when you’re feeling disappointed with where your at in life when you expected more.    Today I chat with host of After Orange Slices podcast Bridget Case who dives into her experiences of child and how it has affected her adult life as a professional cheerleader and sports broadcaster in the challenging world of media. She talks about how she copes with her mental health, and how to sustain healthy relationships and avoid toxic friends.   Bridget and I had so much to talk about we had to break it into two episodes. Check out episode 2 which focuses on her adolescent years and how she coped with her mental health and listen to her story about how she even spent a night in jail and how that has impacted her perspective today.   Welcome to another episode of AOTC   Instagram: @afterorangeslices Links: https://shor.by/afterorangeslices

Is self care overrated and actually putting more pressure on women? If you are someone who thinks self care means soaking in a bath and listening too Josh Groban then this podcast is for you because we are breaking down the brutal truth behind self care and debunking the myths behind the self care fad that leads women to believe that a massage can fix all their problems.

Today you will learn how employers coerce employees into wellness models and why the don’t work, how to integrate wellness into your day at work and home, and why being likable comes from your childhood injuries and why it follow us into adulthood. 

I chat with corporate wellness coach Maddie Gough who dives into the corporate wellness model and what we need to really be doing at work to make sure that women feel satisfied and keeping their self care cup full.    Find Maggie on Instagram: @maggie.z.gough Links: https://linktr.ee/maggiegough

Are you someone with limiting beliefs and it holds you back from living your most authentic life? If you are a women who was raised in a traditional home that supports traditional beleifs about women then this is the show for you because I sit down with Ruby Kular, CEO of Nazarr Cosmetics, Ruby is a second generation Indian-Canadian women has designed a wildly successful makeup like for malonic woman and tells her story of resilience, love, and modern day ambition for immigrant women.

From this episode you will be inspired by a family’s story of love and commitment for one another, and feel connected to Ruby’s story of ambition and grit. 

Instagram: @nazarrcosmetics 

Website: www.nazarr.com

Before we get into today’s episode I just want to tell you how much I am loving this journey in the podcast world. I have never felt more invested in a project in my life! This is a true labor of love. Today, December 25th 2019 I am sincerely grateful for all of you who have shown me an immense amount of love. Since starting this show almost 8 weeks ago, we are at 1400 downloads, 36 5 star rating and 20 reviews that are truly from the heart.

If you are a new or old fan, please do me a favor and review and rate our show because in a world that is measured by the number of likes and shares, I can’t reach more women without you.

And… I answer every dm on Instagram so come on over and tell me your aha moments from AOTC.

Are you someone who dreams of living a life outside of the box yet you worry about other people’s judgments? If you are holding yourself back because you care too much about what others think about you then this is the episode for you because I sit down with Jessica Stadler, creator and owner of Ignite & Empower Mastermind for female entrepreneurs and she teaches us how to take risks in the early years of a dream and why you don’t have to have it all figured out before you start.

Instagram: @jessica.stad 

Links: https://linktr.ee/lifestyle_with_jess

When does ambition turn into workaholism? If you are someone who runs on a hamster wheel trying to discover new ways to build your happy life but you get less than desirable results then this podcast is for you because I sit down with Haley Burkhead, an extremely positive, eager, and successful young female CEO who tells the brutal truth about why you aren’t reaching your potential and what you can do about it right now, today!

From this episode you will learn, how to stop being busy for the sake of being busy, how to change a negative thought into a positive thought and see results, and how to align your life now to achieve your goals for the future.

PS-If you’re an avid follower than you already know but for those of you who are new, my new puppy Rosie joins me today and she makes her presence know so much so that office coordinator Jaylene puts her in timeout. 

Instagram: @haleyburkhead 

Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5e4ecad9ff64a400146c561d

Do you aspire to open your own business but you let fear get in your way? If you are someone who has a talent and want to enter the world of ownership then this is the episode for you because Liz Hansen, owner of Chicago Boudoir Photography tells us why you don’t need to have it all figured out before you start.   It is time to be your own boss.   In this podcast you will learn three must do’s before starting a business, the difference between networking for business and connecting for friendship, and why niching is a good business strategy.    And just a side note Liz and I had so much to say we broke our conversations down into two episodes, check out part one where Liz and I discuss how to prepare for a boudoir session and the empowering effect it can have on you.    Liz Hansen The owner and photographer of Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique photo studio that empowers women through beautiful portraits [email protected] IG: @chicago.boudoir

Are you searching for a way to feel more confident in your skin? If you are someone who avoids looking in the mirror and prefers to be intimate in the dark this episode is for you because it’s not about how you look it's about how you feel inside. Discover how boudoir photography can empower you.   Today I sit down with Liz Hansen owner of Chicago Boudoir photography and your coach behind the lens. She is a wife, mother and successful business owner who took her talent and transformed her photography sessions into an empowerment bootcamp for women of all body shapes and sizes.   If you're like me, your body has changed through the years and you’re finding ways to rediscover how to be sexy again.  From our conversation you will learn how to prepare yourself for a boudoir photography session and how to feel safe in vulnerable moments.    ...And just a side note Liz and I had so much to say we broke our conversation up into two episodes, part two focuses on being a woman in the small business industry.     Liz Hansen The owner and photographer of Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique photo studio that empowers women through beautiful portraits [email protected] IG: @chicago.boudoir  

Do you measure your worth based on how much you got done? If you are someone who measures her success based on a to-do list, then this episode is for you because your worth is NOT measured by a list of to-dos, your sense of worth lives inside of your mind. It’s time to conquer it. Learn how to slow down and measure your worth from the inside out.

Today I sit down with Dr. Ashley Solomon, a Cincinnati-based psychologist and owner of Galia Collaborative. She is a wife and new mother to her fourth children and a down to earth psychologist who leads with vulnerability and compassion for her clients. If you’re like me, you’re tired of measuring your self-worth on how productive you look.

From our conversation you will learn one way to slow down and put your phone away, how to see change as a positive thing, and what therapy looks like for women in their 20’s, now verses a decade ago.

I promise you, this episode deserves your FULL attention!

Welcome to #AOTC

Instagram: @galiacollaborative 

Links: https://linktr.ee/galiacollaborative

Psychologist Dr. Christine Li helps people who are struggling to meet their deadlines and goals. Dr. Li uses her psychology-based techniques to show her clients how to be productive consistently without needing to procrastinate.

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