S6 E1: Togetherness is Coming Back
Fearless Self-Love
Steph Plant and I chat about grief, collective and individual healing, the power of song, and our call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Listen in for deep wisdom from this musician and Montessori teacher as she reminds of our our true nature and our capacity to live full and beautiful lives. (Photo of Steph by Marie Esara) Links mentioned in the show: Groundedhere.com Jamiewymanband.com Michellecassandrajohnson.com Scott Blossom: doctorblossom.com Native_land.ca Rebekah Dawn and Steph Plant on Instagram: Steph teaches at Metro East Montessori School: Steph Plant's Reflection...
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S5 E6: Trust the Invisible Within
Fearless Self-Love
Andrea chats with Intuitive Life Coach, Pavitra Gurumurthi. Pavitra and I explore the difference between letting go and trusting ourselves through major life transitions. Pavitra's work is encompassed in one phrase "Walking the Path of Tenderized Authority," where she guides highly sensitive women to recognize the gifts held in their deeply empathic and feminine nature so they feel empowered to embrace a quiet confident approach to achieving their personal goals with ease. Part of this work includes embodied astrological readings that are therapeutic in nature. She has a...
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S5 E5: The Power of Choice with Efia Sulter
Fearless Self-Love
In this episode: Conscious Manifestation, Race & Gender Equity in Podcasting, and a Darn Good Cup of Tea
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S5 E4: The Presence of Hope with Graciela Moore
Fearless Self-Love
Graciela Moore is an ICF Certified Coach, Hope Expert, Licensed Sales Professional, HSP (highly sensitive person), and codependent in recovery.
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S5 E3: For the Love of Collaboration
Fearless Self-Love
Join our chat about how an online directory of holistic practitioners can be utilized to build community for practitioners and clients alike.
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S5 E2: From Scarcity to Abundance with Self-Love
Fearless Self-Love
Annie Moussu is a certified EFT Tapping Master Practitioner who helps people overcome blocks to confidence, success and healthy relationships. She's a first-generation Vietnamese-American, living in western France. Her struggles with low self-esteem, perfectionism and toxic relationships spurred her healing process and spiritual awakening.
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Sustainable Stories of Self-Love
Fearless Self-Love
Join me as Yoga teacher, beautycounter representative and digital content creator, Holly Wielkoszewski, and I discuss our shared core value of SUSTAINABILITY and how it is a guidepost for running our businesses with integrity.
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S4E11: What you Love Matters Now
Fearless Self-Love
This episode, while recorded last summer, is so timely with Amber's reminders of the values of discovery, play, and connecting with ourselves and what we love. Best to you as you navigate all the changes of our world and yourself while prioritizing what matters most!
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S4 E10: Self-Love Manifestation Miracle
Fearless Self-Love
Diana Kirshner has spent a lifetime helping others find love within themselves and with others. Today Diana and I talk about how positive affirmations can change lives by changing our thinking. We also discuss how to free negative thoughts and rewire our brains. Lastly, Diana leads me through the steps of the “5 Minute Manifestation Miracle.” She is a joyful and vibrant guest who believes the sky’s the limit. Join me.
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S4 E9: Gender Awareness & Creativity as Self-Love
Fearless Self-Love
Kimberly Anderson is a transgender woman reinventing nearly every aspect of who she is. Anderson is a Marriage and Family Therapist working with LGBTQ+ youth and their families. She is the photographer and author of the Mama Dragon Story Project, featuring over 135 Mormon moms who have decided their love for their LGBTQ+ child is greater than religious dogma. Join us as Kimberly shares her courageous & creative personal journey, bound to inspire and affirm.
info_outlineMonica Rivera is a woman who is not afraid to try new paths. She won’t hesitate to agree that life has its ups and downs and every part of it matters, has something to teach us, and also invites us to respond as our best selves. Listen in asMonica and I talk about making big decisions, being true to yourself and taking risks. Can’t get enough, check out Monica’s podcast: YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!
- How to ask yourself what you need, and answer that need, too!
- Why being intentional with your decisions matters every time
- How to find a community that helps you live the life you love
Links Mentioned:
“You Wanna Do What” podcast with Monica Rivera
https://www.youwannadowhat.com/
Yogahealer podcast
https://yogahealer.com/podcasts/
Fearless Self Love Retreat
https://www.fearlessselflove.com/
Dancing Spirit Ranch
https://www.dancingspiritranch.com/
Show Highlights:
02:30 Easeful Living Practice
26:02 Introduction of Monica Rivera
27:11 You can’t be what you can’t see, how others can help us believe what’s possible for ourselves
31:20 Staying in a curious mind set while balancing the old adage, “To thine own self be true.”
40:00 Self doubt and asking for help, premise of Monica’s show, You WANNA do WHAT?!
43:33 I love you affirmation, Andrea’s poem
45:33 Weight and self image -- oh this can be a doozy and we’re going there, gently
48:50 Confidence and Risk taking -- Is it worth it? How do we get more of it?
52:45 Community, connectedness, virtual community -- how can they each meet our needs for relationship
56:50 Paying someone to help you -- yes, it can be well worth it! 39:25 Making your own decisions is possible
104:50 Find your door and walk through it
109:17 Courageous Self-Care Tip & Insight into next episode with Katie Visco!
Favorite Quotes:
“I’ve never been someone who is too shy to ask questions. I am the person who sees a panel of buttons and want to press all the buttons to see what they will do.” -Monica Rivera
“I don’t want to do what everyone else is doing I want to give other paths a try.” -Monica Rivera
“Be curious, just observe. The more you do it, the more you exercise your curious ‘muscle.’” -Monica Rivera
“Sit in a space before you make a judgement.” -Monica Rivera
“Observation teaches you what isn’t serving you.” -Andrea Catherine
“Be intentional with the decision you make to help someone else. Ask yourself, does this feel good to the other person, and does it feel good to me?” -Monica Rivera
“Our body takes longer to learn than our mind, and we can’t fault ourselves for our process and our progress.” -Andrea Catherine
“If we’re not showing ourselves other forms of beauty aside from what’s popular, then how are we going to see ourselves as beautiful?” -Andrea Catherine
“When I’m making a big decision, I take people’s input up to a point, thank them for it, then I make the decision on my own and tell them about it afterward.” -Monica Rivera
“Doors open that are intended to open. Find your door.” -Monica Rivera
Meet Monica:
Monica Rivera is an action-taking maven. She has a passion for converting ideas into execution - quickly. (She started her podcast, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! in just 3 days). A self-taught, NYC-based podcast producer, consultant and speaker, her signature approach comes down to giving you permission to pursue their personal goals through relatable stories and practical solutions.