Well2You Podcast Sue McCarroll

Summary:

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Brown and Sue discuss the concept of finding your voice and its importance in personal growth and relationships. They explore the factors that can affect the development of one's voice, such as past experiences and societal influences. They also highlight the connection between voice and self-esteem, emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and self-worth. The conversation concludes with practical steps for individuals to start finding their voice, including introspection, seeking therapy, and embracing new experiences. In this conversation, Sue and Deborah discuss the concept of finding your voice and the importance of expressing your needs and desires. They explore the awakening that often occurs in midlife, where individuals question societal expectations and seek new experiences. They also address the resistance that may arise from others when you try to find your voice and the importance of healthy communication and debate in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the significance of transparency, authenticity, and resilience in finding and using your voice. They encourage individuals to dream together in relationships and prioritize mental health and self-esteem.

Takeaways:

• Finding your voice is an ongoing process that requires self-reflection and self-awareness.
• Past experiences and societal influences can impact the development of one's voice.
• Voice is closely tied to self-esteem and self-worth.
• Prioritizing self-care and self-compassion is essential for finding and expressing your voice.
• Practical steps for finding your voice include introspection, seeking therapy, and embracing new experiences. Finding your voice is a personal journey that involves questioning societal expectations and expressing your needs and desires.
• Midlife often brings an awakening where individuals reevaluate their lives and seek new experiences.
• Resistance from others is common when you try to find your voice, but it's important to prioritize your own needs and not let others define your worth.
• Transparency, authenticity, and healthy communication are key in relationships to ensure both partners can express their needs and desires.
• Labeling and expressing emotions is crucial in finding your voice and connecting with your true self.
• Resilience is essential in the journey of finding your voice, as it involves trying, failing, and getting back up again.
• Dreaming together in relationships and carving out time to discuss and pursue shared goals and dreams is vital.
• Changing the way we look at mental health and prioritizing our own well-being is crucial in finding and using our voice.
• Empowering women to find their voice and prioritize their own needs and desires is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

Chapters:

00:00. Introduction and Personal Experiences
02:54. Defining Voice and Its Importance
07:14. Factors Affec
Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

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Summary:

In this episode, Sue and Caitlin share some news about the podcast. Caitlin announces that she will no longer be co-hosting the Well2You Podcast due to personal reasons and the need to focus on other areas of her life. She discusses her struggles with burnout and the importance of prioritizing self-care. Sue shares her plans for the podcast, including the possibility of finding a new co-host and transitioning to a twice-monthly episode schedule. They reflect on their time together on the podcast and express gratitude for the guests and listeners who have been a part of their journey.

Takeaways:

•Prioritizing self-care and recognizing the signs of burnout is essential for overall well-being.
•It's okay to make changes and prioritize different areas of life at different times.
•Embracing uncertainty and being open to new possibilities can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
•Supporting podcasts through reviews, donations, and sharing episodes helps creators continue to provide valuable content.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and News
03:43 Caitlin's Departure and Reasons
07:34. Sue's Plans for the Podcast
09:53. Caitlin's Struggles with Failure and Burnout
11:33 Embracing Change and Making Choices
22:41. Transitioning to Season 10
25:08. Supporting the Podcast
28:10. Saying Goodbye and Looking Ahead
Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

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That's it. Season 9 is a wrap! We love creating this podcast and time just flies!! 
Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

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Manisha Thakor is a financial service executive with 30-years of experience and a long-standing passion around women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Manisha has been featured in a wide range of publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, Women’s Health and many more. She has co-authored two personal finance books for women in their 20s and 30s: ON MY OWN TWO FEET and GET FINANCIALLY NAKED. Manisha earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and BA from Wellesley College. Her website is MoneyZen.com.

Website: https://www.moneyzen.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/manishathakor 
Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

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Wendy S. Meadows is the best-selling published author of sparkle & GRIT: Live a Technicolor Life By Finally Finding Balance, Escaping Monotony, and Beating Burnout. Wendy's experience comes from her unique career path of family law attorney turned life coach. Named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland, with over 20 years of combined experience in litigating, meditating, coaching, and consulting, Wendy offers highly relatable and spot-on insight. Today, you will see Wendy coaching clients, consulting for small firms, speaking at events, and mediating family law disputes. In her free time, she enjoys playing in the water with her family and dreaming up her next travel extravaganza.

Wendy's journal comes out later this month – BUT you get acccess to a printable page right here!

https://wendysmeadows.com/freebie/

Wendy's journal comes out later this month – BUT you get acccess to a printable page right here!

To connect with Wendy, go to:

Website: https://www.wendysmeadows.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/wendy_s_meadows
http://instagram.com/sparkle_and_grit 
Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

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Meghan Marshall has 15+ years experience teaching Ashtanga yoga in Montreal, in California’s Bay Area, and now in South Philly. She's a proud mom of four spirited girls. Navigating busy schedules, while juggling tasks and meeting various humans’ needs is a routine part of her life. Yoga has been her steadfast companion, bolstering her energy levels and providing a path to self-regulation. She believe in its power to bring clarity amidst the mental noise!

To connect with Meghan, go to:

Website: https://www.mysoreyogaphiladelphia.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/meghanmarshallmysore
Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review. This supports the Well2You Podcast in reaching more people who need to be connected to these impactful conversations.

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