Clarity on Fire Rachel East and Kristen Walker

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.
 
This month we answered questions from two listeners, who both happen to be teachers (but their issues are relevant to all of us)!
 
Worry Worm, whose confidence takes a hit whenever her students don’t meet their expected results. Is she bad at what she does, or are the kids slacking off?  
Tired Thriver, an elementary school teacher in her late 20’s who likes a lot of the perks of teaching (predictable schedule, steady pay, job security, great benefits, and summers off to name a few), but who feels mentally and emotionally drained at the end of the work day. She doesn’t necessarily want to have to change careers, but how possible is it for a Thriver to make a demanding job like this work?  
Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!
 
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Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022) 
 
Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023) 
 
Side Chat: Passion Profiles & the Scale of Ambition (October 2021)
 
Side Chat: The 4 Passion Profiles (December 2018)
 
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It’s the fifth Friday of the month, which means this should be a “bonus book club” episode––it isn’t, but it’s also not NOT a book club episode, either. 🙃😂
 
During our last book club conversation about Attached with Amanda Johnson – our friend, fellow coach, and all-around expert on attachment theory – we said that we wanted to have Amanda back on the podcast to have an episode devoted completely to the nervous system.
 
So, that’s what we did!
 
Amanda is back on the podcast this month to help us explore all facets of the nervous system, using one book in particular to guide the way.
 
Listen in as we get into…
 
What the nervous system actually is, and why it’s SO important to understand your own What’s happening in our bodies when we get triggered/scared/excited How to heal old, stuck issues that have been plaguing you for years (maybe even your entire life!) And soooo much more!  
We’re convinced that, at this point, there is NOTHING more important than understanding your nervous system. There’s something all of us can learn in this episode!
 
And stay tuned until the end of the episode for a VERY generous offer from Amanda. 👀
 
Leave a comment after you’ve listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation.
 
MORE ABOUT AMANDA
 
Amanda Johnson is the owner of Heartspark – a heart-centered life coaching and intuitive energy work practice based outside of Boston. Amanda's passion lies in the idea that each of our hearts is guiding the way to our most expansive lives – but that to live from the heart, we need to first get in touch with who we really are, not who we've been told to be. That requires a deep dive into how our emotions and energy are currently showing up, and identifying what shifts can be made to uncover the magic that exists within each of us. It also requires an understanding of how our bodies and minds work, so that we can bring ourselves into balance. 
 
Through Heartspark, Amanda combines her experience, education and interests (she loves an adhd tangent!) to offer a variety of session types – everything from energy-focused coaching to intuitive visioning to workshops on the nervous system. Amanda has an undergraduate degree in journalism, an MBA from Boston College, and is a Reiki Master and iPEC Certified Life Coach. She believes that all of the answers you are looking for are within you, and that having the support to listen to yourself to find your truth is the way to freedom, evolution and fully enjoying your life experience! Heartspark is dedicated to creating a safe space for anyone with a curiosity about themselves to deeply connect with their soul purpose and unique gifts, and take steps to reach alignment.
 
You can find her at heartsparksoul.com and on IG @heartsparksoul
 
And get $100 off of Amanda’s Nervous System Mapping Workshop with code CLARITYONFIRE throughout the entire month of June!
 
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT
 
Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)
 
Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)
 
Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)
 
From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023)
 
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Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?
 
Then today’s your day, because we’re back (for the third month in a row, lucky you!) with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮
 
As usual, we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!
 
Today’s message was SO interesting and on-point, if we do say so ourselves. 👀
 
After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!
 
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Message from the Universe: Step aside and watch what happens next (April 2024)
 
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Message from the Universe: Trust … and all will be revealed (January 2024)
 
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You know we can’t resist a good Instagram post—and maybe even ruthlessly tearing one apart on the podcast (and having a grand time doing it)!
 
A friend DM’d us this reel recently from Caroline Middelsdorf, a coach and psychologist, about how your childhood trauma might be covertly influencing your career choices.
 
Naturally, we decided to dissect our reaction to this theory on the podcast!
 
So, listen in as we chat about…
 
Three major career fields, and the childhood backstory you might have if you ended up in those industries How much credence you should give to this theory, and when it might not be impacting you Why feeling bored and unstimulated in your job might actually be a sign of health  
This one might spark some strong opinions, one way or the other, so come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share your reaction!
 
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT
 
Side Chat: The 8x8x8 Rule … and why we hate it! (March 2024)
 
Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)
 
Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)
 
Side Chat: How to tell if you have career trauma (November 2021)
 
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You know what I’m tired of?
 
Neat, tidy stories of success that tie everything in a bow by the end and make life look a little too simple.
 
To be fair, we’ve published our fair share of stories like that on this podcast! But this year, we’ve made a big effort to showcase “normal person” stories that are very much still unfolding–because when it comes to your actual life, the story is never done. There’s always a new twist, a new drama, or something else you haven’t achieved yet.
 
Which is why I’m really excited to share my client Sarah’s story with you!
 
Sarah has been through some major highs and lows in the last year, and the plot twists keep coming. Listen in as Sarah and I get into…
 
Working through her fears that she wasn’t capable of making a big career transition How we created a list of non-negotiable needs she must get met in a new job (and how she ended up with a job that checked EVERY box) How she gave the Universe a deadline about finding a job, and the nail-biting process of trusting that it would come through in time The surprise twist that unfolded after she got her ideal job  
Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how Sarah’s journey resonated with you!
 
MORE ABOUT SARAH
 
Sarah's life story is a rich blend of unexpected twists and turns. Spending many of her formative years overseas as an expat, she developed a love of diverse cultures and people, which led her to seek beauty in the world around her. From immersing herself in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry to creating one-of-a-kind charcuterie boards that she sold in West Elm, and even working in media & public relations, she's embraced creative and diverse paths. 
 
Sarah's career journey has taken her from department and specialty store settings to clinical environments, where she's witnessed the transformative power of self-care. Still, despite her past roles in various industries, Sarah's true passion lies in helping others discover their inner and outer beauty while embracing their true identity and living wholeheartedly. With an all-in commitment to relinquishing control and allowing her faith in God to guide her, Sarah's story serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking to navigate life's uncertainties. So, to anyone feeling weary and overwhelmed, take heart—Sarah's experiences demonstrate that with hope, courage and openness, remarkable transformations are within reach. Dream BIG.
 
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Overcoming fear of literally everything with Mary Cardenas (January 2024)
 
Getting what you want even when it feels impossible with Kayla Neitzel (February 2024)
 
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Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.
 
This month we answered questions from:
 
Blue Millennial, who is still only just scraping by financially after 10 years in the working world. The hobby that brings her joy is traveling, but she can’t afford it very often. She doesn’t have the energy to take on a side gig for extra income, and she doesn’t want to switch jobs yet again (which never solves her problems, anyway). How can she possibly improve her life under such confining circumstances?  
Renee, who works in large organization with a pretty rigid hierarchy. Her boss’ boss is rude, condescending, abrasive, and judgmental to almost everyone, Renee included. Except she needs this higher-up to at least kind of like her if she wants to get promoted. How do you build a relationship with someone who wants nothing to do with you?  
Maddy, who in recent years has worked on developing her intuition and has gotten better at following nudges and signs. But now she’s wondering, does she need to act on every nudge? How do you tell which intuitive hits are worth acting on, and what might just be shiny objects you’re mistaking for intuition?  
Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!
 
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR COACHING!
 
If you’re relating a little too hard to this episode – maybe you’re burned out and need a change but can’t imagine how you’d find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own –well, that’s what 1:1 coaching is for!
 
It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months.
 
And the best part? You don’t have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.
 
If that sounds like a massive relief, then let’s chat!
 
We’re accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until the end of TODAY, Friday, May 3rd.
 
We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don’t want to get wait-listed.  
This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.  
We’re offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here.  
You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.  
Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!
 
Found us after May 3rd? Fill out the form and we’ll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄
 
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