In this episode of Openly Spoken,I sat down with Sara Thornhill, a master meditation coach and founder of Queer Calm Collective. We explore the transformative power of meditation, the importance of addressing pain and trauma, and the journey of self-discovery and healing.

Sara shares her personal experiences with trauma, motherhood, and the significance of self-love and community in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of compassion in navigating life's challenges.

Just a few takeaways:

Pain can lead to growth and transformation.

Self-love involves listening to and nourishing oneself.

We are all interconnected, and our experiences reflect our inner worlds

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Connect with Sara:

LGBTQ+ private group for heartbreak healing coaching — https://www.facebook.com/groups/2181421388855870/?ref=share_group_link

Free 15-min WEBINAR - https://webinar.sarawebbsays.com/s/Qi28p6

Social links / handles

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/SaraWebbSays

IG: https://www.instagram.com/queerheartsbreakharder?igsh=b2JucDJldGtrdHI3&utm_source=qr

FB: https://facebook.com/SaraWebbSaysLLC

Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wYskY2sSK8KuCuFKA?g_st=ic

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SaraWebbSays?si=8Xcn_in69dPHWoz1

Amazon book: https://a.co/d/bmkoyBf

Website https://www.sarawebbsays.com

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This is a part two episode with Nervous System Regulation Coach, Sofia Ejaz. This time, we get more specific on what you're actually doing within nervous system regulation work, why it's important, and what's possible when you lean into it.

We discuss how understanding and regulating one's nervous system can help break free from survival patterns, leading to healthier relationships and a deeper sense of self-acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of feeling safe within oneself and how this foundational safety can enhance self-love and personal growth. Sofia shares practical tools and insights on how to navigate emotional triggers and cultivate a more regulated nervous system, ultimately fostering a healthier relationship with oneself and others.

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About Sofia:

Sofia is passionate about helping individuals break free from cycles of being stuck in their head, stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm by guiding them to regulate their nervous system and silence their inner critic.

Through a blend of life coaching and Neuro-Somatic Intelligence (NSI) techniques, Sofia empowers her clients to cultivate self-compassion, build resilience, and experience true emotional freedom.

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Link to the part one episode-

(Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/36fKsXshH5Pq1gS9cWxiXJ?si=010bb922b59d4630

(Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-emotional-freedom-the-power-of-nervous/id1589276227?i=1000686477594

(YouTube): https://youtu.be/jrLXjZZyPCY

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DcZtDK5z1LI

Keywords

nervous system regulation, self-love, emotional safety, trauma healing, mindfulness, relationships, personal growth, self-acceptance, cognitive overload, survival patterns

I'm sharing a topic that's near and dear to my heart, one I've mentioned in previous episodes, Sacred Sexuality. What the heck is it, why is it important, and how can you get started.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify so more women can see this!

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xoxo,

Cilia

Shaté Hayes is a Career and Business Strategist on a mission to help creative professionals everywhere feel a sense of purpose and pride in their careers. She's the founder of Career Steward, were she helps creatives monetize their independent work so they can build fulfilling, well paying careers on their own terms.

In this conversation, Shaté Hayes shares her journey from being a professional dancer to helping creative professionals find purpose and pride in their careers. The discussion delves into the importance of self-love in career development, the struggles creatives face, and the significance of storytelling in building a fulfilling career. Shaté emphasizes the need for self-acceptance, the power of community support, and the various forms of creativity that exist beyond traditional definitions. The conversation concludes with practical tools for self-love and personal growth.

A Few Takeaways:

-Self-love is essential for building a fulfilling career.

-Creatives often struggle with under-earning and self-worth.

-Transitioning careers requires recognizing and valuing past experiences.

-Storytelling is a powerful tool in career development

Connect with Cilia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfexpressedbabe/

Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openlyspoken/

Connect with Shaté: www.lightmycareermatch.com

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3mS1tNW0DWI

Valentine's Day 2019, I was grieving a breakup and I've been catching myself reflecting on how far I've come from that day to present Valentine's Day 2025

I'm sharing how I was in a relationship with my first healthy partner, and what I learned about myself when he ended things. I'm inviting you to do what I did and to look deeper into yourself with how you've contributed to unhealthy dynamics.

It's also so new and triggering when you're in that first healthy relationship that it's hard to not sabotage the relationship...but this doesn't mean yo don't deserve healthy love.

I share questions you can ask yourself if you're healing from a break up and the two biggest tools that lead me to not just choose healthy partners but to become that healthy partner myself... which allows me to be married to my soulmate today!

Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuhGqoTBKUU/

Join the waitlist for Heart Magick here: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/breast-massage-course-for-women/

Join the waitlist for my 1:1 coaching here: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/relationship-coaching-for-women/

This is an audio-only episode but there's a captioned version on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/XHUf7TPHJhU

Kelly helps female entrepreneurs uncover the hidden emotional block and limiting beliefs that are getting in the way of their business goals so that they can stop stopping themselves and build a business and personal life that they really love.

In this episode, Kelly and I delve into the emotional barriers that women face, particularly after toxic relationships. We discuss the importance of self-discovery, compassion for past selves, and the impact of societal expectations on women's lives. Kelly shares her journey of recognizing covert narcissism and the signs of toxic relationships, emphasizing the power of self-compassion and emotional processing. The discussion highlights the significance of connection, community, and grounding practices in fostering self-love and personal growth.

Some takeaways:

• Self-discovery is crucial after leaving toxic relationships.
• Compassion for past selves can lead to healing.
• Societal expectations often pressure women into certain roles.
• Recognizing signs of toxic relationships is essential for self-protection.
• Breakups after 30 can come with unique challenges.
• Self-compassion is a powerful tool for healing.
• Embracing emotions allows for deeper joy and connection.

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Links to Connect with Kelly

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewiredlifecoach/

Website: www.therewiredlife.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kelyemccooeye

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Connect with Cilia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfexpressedbabe/

Watch this Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qK_UxOsCzQ8

In this solo episode, I'm talking all about rooting deeply into who you are. Whether you're in a space where you're not sure who you are OR you are an avid self development Queen who knows that there are always deeper layers of you to learn about, this episode is for you.

I talk about some blocks that make it difficult to realize who we are including talking about the mother wound, sacred sexuality, and the power of female friendships for women.

I then share some practices you can lean into and I close out this episode with a guided meditation! Hopefully the time stamps I set on the back end make it easy for you to come back to this meditation again and again but just in case, it starts at 50:09!

Get my free 7-day journal to connect with your sensuality here: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/resources/

Contact me here: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/contact/

Start relaxing into yourself with the practice of breast massage with my guided course here: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/breast-massage-course-for-women/

If you're looking for a self love & relationship coach to help you feel worthy of receiving healthy love, here's my 1:1 coaching page: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/relationship-coaching-for-women/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfexpressedbabe

In this episode of Openly Spoken, we're joined with guest Sofia Ejaz to delve into the importance of nervous system regulation, exploring its impact on emotional well-being and self-expression.

Sofia is a certified nervous system regulation and life coach who is passionate about helping individuals break free from cycles of being stuck in their head, stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm by guiding them to regulate their nervous system and silence their inner critic.

This episode touches on cultural influences on therapy, the effects of shame on the nervous system, and the significance of healthy relationships in fostering self-identity and empowerment (and more)

Join Sofia's free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/469520312829743

Connect with Sofia here: https://www.sofiaejaz.com/

and here https://www.facebook.com/sofia.ejaz.9/ Free-session

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jrLXjZZyPCY

In this enlightening conversation, Tiffany O'Hearn and Cilia explore the profound themes of self-love, forgiveness, emotional healing, and the interconnectedness of all beings. They discuss the importance of embracing emotions like anger and guilt, the power of gratitude in manifesting abundance, and the significance of celebrating small wins in our journeys.

Tiffany O'Hearn is an energy healer, astrologer, and alignment guide with a mission to help individuals heal emotional wounds, elevate their self-worth, and live in harmony with their true purpose. Tiffany’s work is rooted in love, self-connection, and helping others align with their highest potential.

In addition to her one-on-one healing work, Tiffany is a passionate speaker, podcast host, and soon-to-be published author.

P.S. I forgot to mention in the intro that Tiffany's podcast, Abundance of Alchemy, can be found exclusively on Gnostic TV, here's the link to her show: https://gnostictv.com/programs/tiffany-ohearn

Tiffany's Website: www.heartinsoulhealing.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartinsoulhealing/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartinsoulhealing

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aOPzio7SWAg

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Hey beautiful being, Cilia here with a solo episode this week- let me know what you think of this format, I skipped putting in my usual podcast intro and just went straight into the episode with a little clip of music before.

This week, we're talking about toxic relationships, ending the cycle of toxic relationships, why serial daters need to create a strong foundation of self love, and some tips on how to create that foundation of self love.

For the purposes of this episode, by serial dating I mean someone who is constantly dating and getting into toxic relationships when they do so but they're begging for this cycle to stop. Some of us out there might be in chapters where we're dating a lot of different people and having fun with that so know I don't mean you when I'm talking about serial dating ;)

Here's the link to my free Heart Connection Meditation: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/resources/

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Apply and join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching with me: https://selfexpressedbabe.com/relationship-coaching-for-women/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfexpressedbabe/