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Release Date: 10/01/2024
Finding Strength in Grief: The Power of Asking How Over Why to Heal and Thrive with Debbie Simmons
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Your 2026 Goals Depends On This
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Rising From the Ashes: Christopher Wesley’s Journey of Reinvention After the Eaton Canyon Fire
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Rising From the Ashes: Christopher Wesley’s Journey of Reinvention After the Eaton Canyon Fire EP | 181 In this episode of Life’s Checkmark, I sit down with Christopher Wesley, a creator, survivor, and inspiration. Christopher shares his experience as a fire survivor who lost his home, possessions, and sense of identity in the Eaton Canyon wildfire. We talk about grief, picking up the pieces, rebuilding not just a life but a sense of purpose, and how to help others turn their pain into hope. Christopher opens up about his childhood, hard-won life lessons, and his journey from trauma...
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Addiction and Rebuilding Life: Emilio Roman’s Journey of Redemption
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Share Your Journey on Life's Checkmark Podcast Addiction and Rebuilding Life: Emilio Roman’s Journey of Redemption EP | 180 In this episode of Life's Checkmark, I sit down with Emilio Roman to hear a powerful story about navigating life's toughest moments, from facing addiction to finding discipline in the Marine Corps and rediscovering the importance of faith. Emilio opens up about the real challenges he faced, his time in the military, and how community and spiritual discipline helped him turn things around. We talk about addiction, transformation, and the value of having the right people...
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What Happens When You Ignore Your Fears and Trauma with Anni Eza
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What Happens When You Ignore Your Fears and Trauma with Anni Eza EP | 179 In this episode of Life’s Checkmark, I sit down with master healer Anni Eza for an honest conversation about facing fear, doing shadow work, and breaking free from the patterns that hold us back. From her own journey of overcoming childhood challenges to guiding thousands through transformation, Anni opens up about the power that lives inside our messiest moments and shows us how feeling our feelings, honoring the present, and embracing both light and dark can lead to real change. Key Takeaways: Fear can...
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Struggling With Failure & Pain? Hear This Real Faith Comeback Story with Giselle Quintanilla EP | 178
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Struggling With Failure & Pain? Hear This Real Faith Comeback Story with Giselle Quintanilla EP | 178 In this episode of Life's Checkmark, I sit down with Giselle Quintanilla, a mom of three, an entrepreneur, and a true God woman, to talk about her powerful journey from a challenging upbringing to walking with faith and purpose. We chat honestly about the setbacks, hard lessons, and breakthrough moments that shaped her, from growing up in Patterson, New Jersey, to discovering her own grit, grace, and calling. Giselle opens up about motherhood, overcoming self-doubt, and the beauty of...
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Combat PTSD and Transforming Trauma: Brian Arbor’s Journey EP | 177
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Combat PTSD and Transforming Trauma: Brian Arbor’s Journey EP | 177 I'm Jon Emery, and in this episode of Life's Checkmark, I connect with Brian Arbor, a veteran, podcaster, and passionate advocate for mental health. Brian opens up about his powerful journey from battling post-combat PTSD and burnout to seeking real healing beyond traditional personal development. He shares how his relentless pursuit of transformation eventually led him to acknowledge the costs of pushing through pain and the life-changing support he discovered through therapy, medication, and community. Together, we...
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Family Trauma, Healing, and Hope Through Cassidy Kloth's Journey EP | 176
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Courage, Change, and Gratitude: Tisch McDaniel’s Near-Death Car Crash EP | 175
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In this episode of Life's Checkmark, Jon Emery sits down with Amanda, a podcast host and breathwork facilitator who turned her initial overwhelm into an extraordinary podcasting and self-healing journey. Amanda shares her story of impulsively starting a podcast upon a breathwork trainer's suggestion and how her instinctive step into the podcasting world has since shaped her life and helped her conquer impostor syndrome. She discusses her transformative experience at Podfest and how she learned to simplify her processes, set boundaries, and maintain a flexible, kind approach to daily challenges. Amanda also dives into her passion for breathwork, explaining how it has offered her emotional release, confidence, and a more profound connection to herself and others.
Amanda is not just a podcaster; she's a testament to the transformative power of breathwork and the importance of adaptability and self-compassion. From her first breathwork session during an Ayahuasca ceremony to becoming a certified breathwork facilitator, Amanda's journey is a beacon for those seeking balance and mindful living. Her insights on managing stress, improving podcasting skills, and embracing life's impermanence provide invaluable lessons for listeners.
Key Takeaways:
- Start your day with the most stressful tasks to reduce overall friction.
- Breathwork as a tool for emotional release and self-healing.
- The importance of setting boundaries and using a calendar to manage time.
- Flexibility and self-kindness when faced with daily challenges.
- Simplify processes to avoid burnout and maintain consistency.
Connect with Amanda:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreathinggoddess/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manders-mindset/id1699171946
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