After a bit of a break I'm back! Today's episode started off with the intention to be about one thing but turned into something else entirely, and I'm not mad about it. I'm talking more about how this pandemic has pushed my hand in making changes to my business that have needed making for YEARS, and how your body simply doesn't have the capacity to lie - but your mind DOES.  This episode is a bit longer than my average but I hope you'll find the stroll through my brain helpful and maybe will allow you to think a bit more about what your body has been trying to tell YOU. follow me at: @suziconfesses & @thewellnesssimplifiedpodcast email me at [email protected]

With summer officially kicking off this weekend, Nova Scotia enjoying a heatwave and our restrictions lifted here this week so we can have gatherings of 10 people it really feels like party time! Today I'm dedicating the episode to all things summer including what my summer plans look like and some business talk too.

Let's not deny it, times are hard and on any given day you can experience the whole spectrum of emotions. What do you do when your normal stress-reducing activities are not an option? Today Suzi talks about cultivating those moments of delight and creating an updated "Happy List" email: Instagram & Twitter: @suziconfesses

It's been a hot minute since we had a regular podcast episode, but I'm finally feeling like it's time to get back to business as usual at least here! Today I want to talk a bit about perspective, and how some self-help gurus are telling people that if they shift their mindset and perspective about the pandemic it will help them get through it more easily, and I disagree. For some people yes, it's as easy as changing your perspective, but for the vast majority of people, that advice is more hurtful than helpful. Listen to today's episode to hear more. Contact Suzi: Instagram @suziconfesses & @thewellnesssimplifiedpodcast Twitter @suziconfesses Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WellnessSimplifiedGroup/

In today's episode, we are going to focus on a simple breathing exercise - square breathing. You may know it by a different name, it's basically the process of breathing in, pausing, exhaling, and pausing. It helps to slow and deepen your breath. Some people may find after a couple of rounds of square breathing that they need to stop and breathe normally for a few breaths, so that's what we do in the episode - enjoy!

There are so many expectations being thrown at us right now, both by friends and family, social media and from ourselves. In today's episode, I'm sharing a short meditation for forgiveness, and am reminding you that YOU ARE DOING ENOUGH. xoxo

Yoga Nidra or Yogic Sleep is another amazing type of meditation. Similar to the body scan we did a few weeks ago, this type of meditation allows you to focus your attention inwardly as you fall into the "in-between" state between awake and asleep. Studies have shown that a short Yoga Nidra practice is as restful on the body as an extra couple hours of sleep, making it a wonderful practice those days when you are feeling groggy but don't have time for a long nap or rest.

Hi friends! It's been a few weeks since my last episode and boy has the world changed. It didn't feel right to share my usual ramblings right now so instead I'm going to be bringing you some meditations for the next few weeks and we are kicking things off with a body scan. This is a great meditation for "first-timers" so I hope you enjoy it! Join my FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/947673878710650/ Find my on Instagram @suziconfesses

Beating yourself up because you can't be the perfect mother and the perfect wife, and get all your workouts in, and keep the house clean, and do well at your job, and have perfect nutrition all at the same time? Well, stop. We as humans can only focus on a few things at a time and it's a continuous juggling act. One where there are no winners or losers.  Show notes: Instagram @thewellnesssimplifiedpodcast

Does that sound like an oxymoron? Of course, if your weight is up you've gained weight. Or does it? Today we are taking another dive into the archives to re-release one of our favourite episodes from this past year. So settle in and get ready to learn (or get a refresher) on your weight.