I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, Charlene G. Chubbs. Our paths crossed over a decade ago and I appreciate the inspiring energy she brings to life. In this episode, we go behind the scenes as Charlene shares her journey of personal growth, balancing multiple roles and the habits that have helped her to level up her life. Whether it’s pursuing a Master’s degree in leadership to teaching yoga, to challenging herself to run a marathon, Charlene shares her story of personal growth. Episode Summary Prioritizing what’s on the now list to what will happen when the time is right. Charlene discusses her transition to an empty nest and balancing the many roles of life. Whether it’s teaching a yoga class, leading a team or challenging herself to learn French, Charlene shares her experiences and lessons learned on the journey. We delve into her longtime passion for yoga, which began during her university days, and touch on the importance of breathwork, the challenges of maintaining a fitness routine, and the mental strategies she uses to stay motivated. Key Topics: -Transitioning to an Empty Nest: Charlene shares her experience of adjusting to life without her children at home and how it has allowed her to focus on personal growth and revisit different things on her list. - Balancing Multiple Roles: Insights into how Charlene manages her responsibilities at work and as a yoga teacher while pursuing further education and personal goals. - Passion for Yoga: We explore the origin of Charlene's interest in yoga, how it has been a constant in her life, and her journey to becoming a yoga teacher. We also discuss why it’s called yoga “practice”. - Fitness and Running: We discuss Charlene's training strategies for a half marathon, as well as, the mental strategies she uses to push through challenging moments. Because we know there will be challenging moments. - Breathwork and Meditation: The benefits of breathwork and meditation, and how they contribute to overall well-being and stress management. - Continuous Learning: Charlene's commitment to lifelong learning, including her pursuit of a master's degree with a focus on leadership. - Reframing and Resilience: We touch on reframing challenges and maintaining resilience in the face of adversity. My favourite quotation in part 1: "You can only breathe right now, in the present moment, you can't breathe in the future, and you can't breathe in the past, so if you bring your attention to your breath, you are bringing yourself back to the present moment." Be sure to tune into part 2 to continue the conversation with Charlene. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the Mind Game Level Up Your Life Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube, so you can stay ahead of the game. Episode Keywords: Personal Growth, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Practice, Empty Nest, Half Marathon Training, Breathwork, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Mental Strategies, Stress Management For more information about Mind Game Level Up Your Life Visit: www.mindgamelevelupyourlife.com Instagram & TikTok @MindGame.LevelUpYourLife Email: Stephanie@MindGameLevelUpYourLife.com Episode 25 (Part 1) Breathe, Run, Repeat: The Inner Journey to Level Up Guest: Charlene G. Chubbs (Live from Ontario) Host: Stephanie Pipke-Painchaud Produced by: Stephanie Pipke-Painchaud Music by: Epicaly – LiteSaturation – Pixabay November 2023 Free for Use under the Pixabay Content License Mind Game Level Up Your Life May 26, 2024
