Whispers From Wildwood

I recently posted a live video on IG talking about my journey over the past two years. I also answered a few questions I get asked a lot by friends and community members. Highlights of today's episode:

1. The one thing my therapist said that changed my life.
2. How to divert yourself to joy versus wine.
3. Why this one decision has created a positive ripple effect in so many other areas of my life.

Hoping you enjoy it and find inspiration. As always, I would really appreciate you sharing with a few friends! I am a one-woman show and love doing these and need support from you to continue doing so. Thank you!!!

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Meg

Do you feel that old familiar sense of peer pressure when it comes to get-togethers with other moms? Does your wine time interfere with being present with your family? On today's episode we are talking with Jessica Nanna from Socially Savvy Studio on how releasing alcohol messed with her mommy time and how she navigated around this. Highlights of today's episode:

1. What Jessica's children said that made her stop and rethink about her relationship with alcohol.
2. Why women today feel like pressure cookers ready to explode.
3. How journaling helps with the "demons" that keep us stuck in old patterns.

JESSICA NANA'S BIO:

From Corporate (left in 2010) to Social Media Manager for Wedding Pros and Creative Businesses (from 2010-2019) to teaching wedding pros and passionate creative solopreneurs at Socially Savvy School (in 2020), also a Showit + Shopify Web Designer for wedding + creative businesses.

Jessica teaches wedding and creative business owners how to successfully manage their own social media the feel good sustainable way. Without overwhelm, a strategy with intention, and never wasting time down the comparison rabbit hole. No imposter syndrome here.

She is also a Showit web designer for wedding pros and creative business owners who want a beautifully designed website that attracts dream clients and they can also have full control over.

When not CEO Jess, she is a mom of twins plus one, a rescue pup, married eleven years, life on Connecticut shoreline and living a sober life since January 18th 2021.

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Are you curious about "Gray Area Drinking"? Do you know you need to take your wine time down a notch but not sure how? I loved speaking with Jennifer Rose on today's episode! She is beautiful on the inside and out and so authentic. I know you will love her advice and strategies on taking a break just as much as I did.

Highlights of today's episode:

1. What "Gray Area Drinking" is and why it's so prevalent.
2. How somatic work can uncover the deeper wounds within that trigger you to overindulge so you can begin to heal.
3. Why feelings are so darn difficult to feel sometimes!

JENNIFER ROSE'S BIO:

Jennifer is a mother, wife, Certified Life Coach, Certified Gray Area Drinking Coach, former "Gray Area Drinker" and CEO and Founder of Shift Into You.

Her approach is private, one-on-one, and personalized. It includes a somatic approach to emotion that allows women to process any stuck emotion that might be driving their craving.

You can find her at: Instagram: @shiftintoyou Website: jenniferrosecoaching.com

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Meg

Celebrity Trainer Joey Thurman with tips on how "A Morning Shot" and "Donating to Booze Jar" Keeps You On Track I was inspired recently by a quote by Julia Cameron. "Treating my body like a precious object will make me strong." That really resonated with me and if you, like me, have never liked the "crush it" mentality of the fitness world, you are going to love my guest this week, Joey Thurman. I had the best time chatting with him and I know you'll love him too! Highlights from the episode:

1. Why being in a bad mood is OKAY... and what to do next.
2. The lies we are told by the diet industry.
3. How treating our bodies with tender loving care with what we eat and drink supports not only our fitness goals but our life goals as well.

JOEY'S BIO:

Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and television contributor. He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life" and the host of The Fad or Future Podcast. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and NEWBEAUTY.com's top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. Some of his clients include: Terrence Howard, Wunmi Mosaku, WWE Divas, Chef Art Smith, Ryan Chiaverini, Sean Lewis (WGN), and Tom Skilling.

He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Tamron Hall, Harry Connick Jr, TEDx, CBS, WGN, FOX, ABC, PANDEMIC, and Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home. Joey's work has been featured in publications such as Men's Health, Women's Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, Livestrong.com, BodyBuilding.com, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, OpenFit, and many more.

Certifications: Bachelors in Liberal Studies (BLS), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Everlast Functional Integrated Training Kickbox (FIT), Barefoot Training Specialist (BTS), Spinning Certified, Heart Rate Performance Specialist (HRPS), Certified Stress Management Coach (CSMC)

You can find more details on how to work with Joey by clicking here.

Follow him on Instagram @joeythurmanfit

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What a fabulous conversation with the talented and authentic Leah Groth. So many solid pieces of advice from her on living a sober life. She is an inspiration and I know you will be as energized as I was after speaking with her!

Highlights of today's episode:

1. Why her family refers to AA meetings as "nice" meetings.
2. How the feelings you deeply want to feel while drinking alcohol are actually suffocated the next day.
3. The magic art of bringing your wishes to life by simply choosing the right choice for you.

LEAH'S BIO:

Leah is a Philadelphia-based writer, editor, mother and product junkie.

Her obsessions include old houses, home design, fashion, beauty, books and anything that makes her life — which includes working full-time and taking care of two "spirited" children and a Vizsla puppy — a little bit easier.

Her work has appeared on a variety of publications and websites, including Glamour, Prevention, LiveStrong, Mindbodygreen, Fatherly, Scary Mommy, Parade, and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram @leahgroth.

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As I was journaling this morning, I uncovered a fun experiment I am going to try over the next three days. It's called "slowly embodying" and I love everything about it. If you get inspired about daydreaming, using your imagination, and stepping into a sense of self-possession, you will enjoy what you are about to listen to!

Highlights of this episode:

1. You never "become" something but instead, you simply activate what already exists within you.
2. Why this practice can help you decrease your drinking habit.
3. How this practice supports you in feeling more grounded and calm.

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Meg

This is one of my favorite episodes as it was inspired this morning while doing my "morning pages" otherwise known as journaling. I was asking myself "Meg what are you waiting for to begin? What is blocking you?" The answers I received made me run to my office in my nightgown and start talking to you about this important topic of living your own life! Highlights of today's episode:

1. Polling others about your life and why it's dangerous.
2. 3 Steps to start activating your dreams today.
3. Why highly sensitive and empathic people tend to ask for validation.

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Meg

In today's podcast, I am happy to introduce you to Susan Holtham with L'Bri. She has a story to share around her own journey in self-care.

Highlights of today's episode:

1. How your skin gives clues to what is going on in your gut.
2. What Candida is and how it can wreak havoc on your well-being.
3. How skincare is an essential aspect to your self-care.
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Connect with Susan Holtham on Facebook here.

Feel free to friend me on Facebook and let me know you would like to join in my positive VIP group for skincare, body care, and make-up tips & tricks. ~Susan

Email Susan at [email protected].

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Meg

If you are feeling a bit worn out from the holidays and ready to still try "Dry January" it's not too late to dive in! Changing habits is always much easier when we focus on things to add in rather than what you are taking away.

Highlights of today's episode:

1. 2 things that happen pretty quickly once you take a break from alcohol.
2. 1 feeling that quietly arrives in your life when you put alcohol on the back burner for awhile.
3. Why these 3 things will have you feeling elegant, lovely, confident and happy!

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Meg

In today's episode, I ask you one question that may be holding you back from experiencing the feelings you desire in your life. This one question then begs another question of "what are you not wanting to witness within yourself?"

Highlights of today's episode:

1. The facade I showed the world and how it was holding me back.
2. How distorted our self-perception can be compared to the world's perception of us.
3. Why asking ourselves challenging questions can remove the assumptions we make about life, ourselves, and others.

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Meg