WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE (with doctor shannon‪)‬ Dr. Shannon Gulbranson

Does love and life have to be hard? Only if we choose hard...
I know you're going to enjoy this powerful video interview (a first on the podcast) with my special guest, Alison McMillen-Givnish. She's the daughter of Kim McMillen — the author of a very profound book, "When I Loved Myself Enough." 
This little book has had a huge impact on my journey of dating and loving myself well, and I know it's also going to impact yours.
That's why I'm sharing it (and this sacred series) with you.
Enjoy!
Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)
TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
What would it look like for YOU to love yourself ENOUGH?
Write this in your journal, "When I love myself enough I________(fill in the blank)________."
Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you.
S.O.L.| NOT SOLO. If you haven't already joined the movement, you're personally invited to come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
I can't wait to meet you there, and engage with you even more!
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there...
To listen to the song I wrote, you can do so here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and also cast your vote on your favorite version.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I’d be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com
Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY.
xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME.
A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast…
Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL 
Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com) 
Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com)
Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

Enough Is Enough.
It’s time to settle this once and for all.
This is the first of a series that we'll be discussing what enough looks and feels like when you love yourself enough, and love yourself well.
People feel as though they are not enough.
So many of you have reached out to me.
And recently you (you know who you are) asked, "Is the love I have enough?"
Thanks for asking.
Questions like...
Are You Enough?
What Is Enough?
Can Enough Be Enough?
It's really not even about being good enough.
Or being "enough."
It's about you being.
You are.
I am.
We are.
Enough. Is. Enough.
Are you ready for a new level of Sacred S.O.L. Romance?
I am too...
Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)
TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
Define what's "enough" for you, and any struggles you're having with it.
Set an intention of when ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
I can't wait to hear from you, and see where this incredible journey takes us.
Thanks for tuning in today, and every day...and allowing me to SIP ON LIFE with you.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com
If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com
AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there...
Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my rap song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.
Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Pagefor more daily S.O.L. TRAINING.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY.
xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME.
A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast…
Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL 
Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com) 
Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com)
Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

LISTEN TO THIS DAILY — in case you forget. This powerful reminder is especially for YOU. Today and every day.
Who are you? I'll tell you who you are.
And get this...
You don't necessarily have to FIND yourself to know who you are. 
I've got great news for you.
If you are WITH YOU, then you’re not lost.
YOU ARE.
And so am I.
I'm also beyond grateful for YOU.
Thanks for being YOU.
Thanks for sharing YOU with Me.
Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)
TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
Write out A-Z…
And do exactly what I just did with you.
Write down any, and all, things that you are…
Starting with an A.
Then starting with a B.
And so on…
Whatever your mind and heart can imagine.
I AM…(fill in the blank)...
Once you’ve done this.
Stand in front of the mirror and read your list out loud to yourself.
Thanks for tuning in today, and every day...and allowing me to SIP ON LIFE with you.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com
If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com
AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there...
Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my rap song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.
Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Pagefor more daily S.O.L. TRAINING.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY.
xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME.
A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast…
Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL 
Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com) 
Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com)
Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

What’s "enough" anyway? Today I'll show you how to measure "enoughness", and a new way of looking at it.
When looking at "enough," the dictionary uses words like satisfaction, abundance, purpose, need, want, desire, sufficient, suitable, fit, adequate, and as good as necessary.
The three most powerful for redefining "enoughness" are:
1. Needs.
2. Wants.
3. Desires.
According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs our basic needs are: Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization.
The highest fulfillment of need is the feeling that you're enough. It's when you are being fully YOU, and fully expressed as you.
Do you know what that looks and feels like for you?
What do you really want in your life?
It begins with redefining your wants and replacing them with your desires. So your desires can become your reality.
Where are you on a scale from 1-10 in living the life that you desire?
What would make it a 10 for you?
Perhaps ENOUGH is simply being present to what is, and the desires in your heart.
What if enough isn’t about a number, a dollar amount, a size or fit…but that YOU FIT in your life...AND you feel fitting.
There’s a sense of fulfillment, because you’re AWARE.
What would that look and feel like in your life?
NOTHING will be ENOUGH until you say it’s enough.
What does you being good enough really mean to you?
How about dropping the “enough”, and simply say I AM GOOD…WELL…
It’s really NOT even about "ENOUGH."
Simply, yet powerfully stated, I AM. (You are. We are.)
Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. DATE JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage with yourself.)
TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
Rate each of these with a number between 1 and 10. Then ask yourself what it would take for it to be a 10 for you. Especially focusing on the desires of your heart.
1. Needs.
2. Wants.
3. Desires.
I hope this really helps. Get intentionally conscious about your desires and what is enough for you.
Thanks for tuning in today, and every day...and allowing me to SIP ON LIFE with you.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com
If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com
AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there...
Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my rap song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.
Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Pagefor more daily S.O.L. TRAINING.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY.
xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME.
A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast…
Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL 
Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com) 
Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com)
Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

If you live on planet earth long enough, there will be things you must overcome, and they’re IN your present. This is what you can do about it…
Oftentimes we blame the past for everything, including our present.
Stop blaming your past. IT can't do anything about it.
BUT YOU CAN...IN YOUR PRESENT.
If you blame your past...what you’re really doing is blaming your PRESENT.
It’s time to stop blaming, and forgive your present. In the present.
If you haven’t forgiven your past, it’s IN your present.
Forgive your PRESENT for holding onto it.
Forgive yourself, my dear!
Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)
TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
Write down what you’ve been carrying with you from the past…and for some reason you’re blaming your PRESENT on it.
Circle it.
Put a line through it.
Write down: I FORGIVE YOU.
Thanks for tuning in today, and every day...and allowing me to SIP ON LIFE with you.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com
If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com
AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there...
Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my rap song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.
Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Pagefor more daily S.O.L. TRAINING.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY.
xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME.
A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast…
Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL 
Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com) 
Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com)
Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

Here is what's missing in dating relationships, as well as so many relationships...
Today's S.O.L. Story leads to what I call, "The Art of The Ask."
The ability to ask in order to uncover and discover something.
It starts within YOURSELF, so you can also do it with others.
In order to love you (and others), you must know you.
In order to know you (and others), you must ask yourself empowering, discovery-type questions.
When was the last time you did this for yourself?
If you don't truly know you, it'll be very difficult to know others.
If you don't love you, it's impossible to truly love others.
Dating starts with YOU...within YOU.
It leads to loving you, and others.
The necessity of this type of DATING doesn't stop when you get into a relationship with another, or when get married.
Dating yourself well is a lifelong love affair that allows YOU to become the great lover of your life...and those in it! 
For this, mastering "The Art Of The Ask" is essential.
What do YOU think about that? I'd love to hear from you...
Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)
TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
Ask yourself these 3 questions:
1. Who are you?
2. Why are you so lovable?
3. What can I do for YOU today?
Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE...
Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com
If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com
AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there...
And learn about an incredible opportunity for a select sacred group of 25 women who are ready and willing to RISE UP AND BE THE WOMAN.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I’d be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com
Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/
By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my new song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.
Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY.
xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME.
A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast…
Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL 
Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com) 
Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com)
Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)