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I recorded this episode while Mercury was in retrograde and am using this opportunity to reflect on what’s been working for me in my life and what I can release. I spend some time talking about big life changes, how we’re meant to grow and shift throughout our lives. Life is short and you’re meant to experience all of it: the highs, the lows, all the goodness, and all the discomfort. If you’re in a life transition, then this episode would be a great listen for you.

Timestamps
[0:32] Mercury is in retrograde as I record!
[0:46] The retrograde is an opportunity to reflect and not the time to take action. 
[1:49] I’m taking time to think about the intentions I made during the new moon. 
[2:10] I’m feeling open and at peace as I create space to both release and welcome what’s new
[3:17] Life is both short and long. Think about the time when you’re a child and how long every day feels but then when you grow up and look back it feels fast.
[3:57] We’re here to experience all parts of life. 
[4:15] when you want to grow and change there’s a lot of discomfort that can come with it
[4:36] What big life shifts can feel like
[5:04] It took me years to fully shift into this new version of myself
[5:49] It’s normal to feel out of sorts and like there’s something wrong with you when navigating change but that’s not true.
[6:40] the in between space can be magical
[6:50] you get to choose who you want to be
[6:58] sometimes you have to reintroduce yourself to the world
[7:23] some people won’t want to grow and change with you 
[7:30] Your relationships might change and you get to choose what works for you
[7:51] Remember you have a choice and you don’t have to meet the expectations others have for you.
[8:05] It’s okay to confuse other people
[8:16] You can always pivot if things feel too uncomfortable
[8:31] Relationships are fluid and aren’t meant to stay one way
[8:41] Some things will fall away when they no longer fit. It’s important to grieve these losses.
[9:00] I lost a lot when I closed my jewelry company
[10:02] An exercise to let go
[10:12] That version of myself was dying so I wrote a eulogy for that past version of me to honor her
[10:52] Once I released the old version of myself, I created space to get to know myself all over again
[11:28] We get to have a beautiful experience of getting to know ourselves over and over again
[11:42] You can’t compare an ending to a beginning
[12:13] This time of year is great for new beginnings
[13:30] My intention for the next month is to get to know myself on a deeper level and nurture the seeds I planted 
[13:01] I’m committing to starting my morning routine again
[13:33] If you’re interested you can journal with me
[13:49] If you’re new to journaling or want more structure, you can download my free guided journal for setting intentions
[15:05] Be kind to yourself
[15:28] If you’re enjoying this podcast, please share it with someone you know who might enjoy it.
[15:52] Closing music
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I am so excited to share this meditation with you. This meditation is intended to help guide you inward toward your inner wisdom. It starts with a body scan and then I guide you through a visualization to help you connect. There’s a few minutes of quiet as an opportunity for you to just be. I invite you to find a comfortable spot in your space as you listen. 
Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:27] Guided meditation begins
[0:48] Body scan
[2:50] Connecting to your inner wisdom
[6:30] Quiet meditation time
[9:34] Closing 
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This season is all about learning for me! I’m learning to be more curious in my life, to be gentle with myself, and flexible with my approach. I’m really excited about some new offerings and sharing those with you, and I give some updates on what’s been happening with me the past month. If you need a nudge toward the unknown and trying something new, then this episode is for you! 
Timestamps
[0:30] Announcements and updates on my monthly newsletter
[1:41] I’m adding an additional podcast episode each month
[2:34] Updates on my offerings: writing circle, private life coaching
[4:55] Life updates: this past month was about the theme of learning and challenging myself
[5:11] I am learning 
[5:40] Creating space requires setting boundaries 
[6:36] Learning to say no
[7:20] I learned that flexibility is important to me and need to be able to ebb and flow
[8:15] I’m finding the balance and am learning to check-in every moment and choose what feels best in the present moment
[8:53] What feels good right now?
[9:26] I’m giving myself permission to change my mind
[10:46] Everything is temporary
[11:50] Setting intentions versus creating a list of to-dos
[12:50] Curious, gentle, flexible are my takeaways from the past month
[13:21] Not trying new things as an adult
[14:58] Changing my mind about how it feels to not be good at something
[16:08] I’m learning sign language!
[17:29] Learning to redirect the energy of my mind and let my mind play in learning and hobbies
[18:08] Everything doesn’t need to be serious all of the time
[18:24] Can you give yourself relief and approach all aspects of your life with curiosity? 
[19:00] Looking ahead I have a lot going on and I’m challenging myself to protect my peace and continue to create space
[21:00] Outro 
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It’s been 4 months since I last updated you! I didn’t intentionally mean to ghost you, yet here we are. In this episode I will catch you up on everything that’s been happening with me and talk about my intentions for the future as we shift from winter into spring. I’ve been feeling called to slow down, and I invite you to do the same if it feels good. I announce my departure from social media and where you can find future updates from me. (Spoiler: it’s mainly here and then my monthly newsletter.) 
Timestamps
[0:36] Updates on what I’ve been doing
[0:55] Recapping my London trip from October 2022
[1:58] My website turned into a place to hold my intentions for the future
[3:19] Feeling homesick for the first time 
[4:00] Over the past few years Seattle has started to feel like home
[4:23] The biggest lesson for me in London is that I like to be home for the first time ever
[5:16] November and December are difficult months for me 
[5:54] I noticed that old patterns came up during the holidays
[6:28] Daily life became difficult, I fell back into old mindsets 
[7:31] I don’t want to change my life and my story, but I do want to move forward and to not feel stuck anymore
[7:52] The calendar New Year doesn’t resonate with me
[9:15] I started trying to create the perfect set of circumstances that would make me feel inspired to create
[9:47] The act of sitting down and podcasting is challenging for me because it pushes me into an uncomfortable space and a deep look into my process creating and sharing with you
[10:26] I went to Joshua Tree at the beginning of February. 
[10:54] I’ve been trying to get outside more but neglecting my home and life tasks
[11:06] I hit a wall and decided to stay home
[11:47] I started making small changes in my life to be more present and slow down
[12:29] Adventures with Cauchy have become a priority for me
[12:52] I am taking an indefinite break from social media
[13:10] Social media doesn’t feel aligning, it feels loud. I don’t feel like my voice fits there
[13:59] I won’t be posting updates on Instagram anymore
[14:15] Going forward, I will be placing my energy here and into a monthly newsletter
[15:00] I’m going to start blogging again and sharing my writing and resources for you
[15:22] I’m being called to keep slowing down
[15:48] My favorite part of my day is when I’m moving the slowest or when I take Cauchy on a walk
[16:40] I’m bring new energy into my home by rearranging
[17:09] I’m choosing to stay in my house. I want roots and to have a soft place to land.
[18:00] March is a transition from winter to spring
[18:15] I’m excited for the new energy of spring
[18:38] Invite yourself to slow down and see how it feels, see what lies in the slowness for you
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I’m podcasting from a very special location today! You’ll have to listen to find out exactly where I am. I share what I’m doing, how it flowed for me to travel, and my thoughts on the mind’s judgment. My favorite line from this episode is when I say “the universe doesn’t care whether you eat a cheeseburger or salad.” Which is so true! There are no right or wrong choices, simply infinite possibilities of how we get to experience our lives. If you’re feeling stuck in your mind’s judgment and the “shoulds” of life, I encourage you to listen to this episode. 

Timestamps
[00:45] Catching you up on what’s been happening for me
[1:28] Talking about the rules my mind has created rules about how to live and what is “best” 
[2:30] Letting my mind set the tone for the day
[2:58] Sharing how routine can look different than what you might expect
[3:30] Talking about judgment and how can we let judgment exist and accept it 
[4:12] I address the framework of “right choices and wrong choices” 
[5:00] Where I am recording from and why
[8:20] I let my Inner Voice lead the way for my entire trip 
[9:15] The mind doesn’t always know what is best
[9:53] I’m coming back home to myself
[10:28] Meeting online friends in real life
[11:20] I find myself wanting to live up to the expectations of others, but I’m going to focus on what is best for me
[12:30] I’ve been spending a lot of time with myself 
[12:46] How judgment has shown up on my trip
[13:05] Letting going of “should”
[13:26] There are not right and wrong choices
[15:10] The mind will always use the same framework and impose it onto to every situation
[15:30] Let go of judging the mind and notice and honor where you’re at
[17:30] The beauty of “I don’t know”
[18:44] There is so much beauty in the unknown, and it’s okay to change your mind
[21:15] Honor where you’re at in life
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In this episode, I share what’s been on my mind lately which is the feeling of being alone. It’s something that I’ve carried with me since I was young. I talk about fate versus free will and explore the idea that maybe what we’re feeling is intentional and points us towards something we need to call in. There are a lot of things outside of our control in the world, but we get to choose our thoughts and how we view the world around us. I encourage you to give this episode a listen if you’re feeling the pull to dive deeper and confront your own feelings that might be guiding you towards something important. 
Timestamps 
[1:23] Align + Flow meditation and intention setting workshop announcement 
[2:48] Thoughts on finding purpose and free will v. fate
[3:43] My life lesson is learning how to be independent and being unapologetically myself
[4:09] Exploring “aloneness”
[4:42] Acknowledging that I was a loner growing up even though I was super involved in activities
[5:41] My feeling of being alone has carried with me since I was young and it’s time to confront it
[6:11] Acknowledging that I’m a people pleaser while also being very independent and that’s okay!
[7:18] I feel like I don’t want to burden others and too much alone time makes me feel invisible.
[7:40] Sometimes things happen that can reaffirm negative beliefs we hold about ourselves like when I wasn’t invited to a gathering and felt forgotten
[8:28] It was hard to be forgotten off the list and hurt
[8:55] Intention and impact are different
[9:10] This event reaffirmed the belief that I’m alone
[9:50] I feel alone in my experience and unsure what to do about it
[10:08] Are these feelings by design?
[10:24] Trying to make feelings go away often creates more frustration
[11:47] We are transitioning into a different season that is inward facing
[12:20] What am I being called to learn with these deep feelings of “aloneness”?
[13:18] Feeling alone creates a desire for connection
[13:50] This feeling of being alone is here because it’s calling me to something
[14:18] All kinds of connection are important from family and close friends to the people at your local coffee shop
[15:01] We all need all kinds of connection throughout our life. Different periods will have different levels of connection versus aloneness
[15:32] Feelings are not facts
[15:47] Our minds love to create stories and we don’t actually know what others are thinking about us
[16:06] How can I create a new set of beliefs and thoughts to live by
[16:33] Our minds can only hold a limited amount of information and create a filter with which to see the world 
[17:40] I can’t choose what is outside of me, but I do have control over my thoughts, beliefs, and intentions 
[18:08] I often feel really stuck, and maybe I’m ready to shift 
[18:30] There’s power to speaking your thoughts out loud and getting it out of your head
[19:19] You are always welcome to share your thoughts with me and I want this relationship to be a two way connection. 
[19:47] Creating community is really important to me 
[20:27] I hope you find a way to express what is on your mind and I am ready to listen when/if you feel ready 
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