37: On Life Transitions and New Beginnings with Veteran Journalist Fawn Germer
Release Date: 03/05/2024
38: Navigating The Journey of Life's Final Act with End-of-Life Doula, Lynn Principe
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Discover the transformative wisdom of Lynn Principe, an end-of-life practitioner, as she shares her insights into embracing our final farewells with grace and love. Her book "Walking Me Home" serves as both a guide and a companion for those seeking solace and understanding in the complexities of end-of-life planning. Together, let’s uncover the deeper layers of caring for our loved ones as they approach their journey's end, discussing not only the practical matters but the emotional, spiritual, and legacy considerations that come into play. Lynn's expertise sheds light on the...
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37: On Life Transitions and New Beginnings with Veteran Journalist Fawn Germer
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Navigating the relentless pursuit of dreams, this episode illuminates how perseverance serves as a lighthouse amidst the tumult of self-doubt and adversity. Drawing from our guest’s own tapestry of experiences, including the elation of a first tour and the determination to write a book amidst industry skepticism, we carve out a narrative that resonates with anyone who's faced setbacks yet presses on. Here we will stitch a common thread of battling insecurities, all the while making the hard decisions that pivot us away from comfort zones and towards growth. Join me for a compelling...
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36: Revolutionizing The Bra Industry, Danielle Rushton's Story of Empowerment and Innovation
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Every woman knows the struggle of finding the perfect bra, a quest often fraught with frustration and disappointment. Enter Danielle Rushton of Wherewithal, the visionary CEO redesigning the intimate apparel landscape and redefining the bras and bra sizing for women in the 21st century. Her patented bra design allows women to personalize their bra size at any moment, while making Wherewithal the most size inclusive bra company to-date, with less than 2 years in-market. She is a self-taught designer, a mental health advocate, and passionate about connecting with women through foundational...
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35: The Art of Pausing For Personal Rediscovery: Journey Beyond The Hustle, with Yolanda Harper
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Ever feel like life's relentless hustle has disconnected you from your true desires? Yolanda Harper, a therapist and mental health advocate, joins us to recount her empowering tale of pressing pause on life's demands through a sabbatical. Self-care is a term often tossed around, but we decode its deeper meaning with Yolanda, exploring the liberating act of granting ourselves the grace to put our needs at the forefront. We swap stories about the challenges of juggling the professional and personal, sharing insights on fostering healthy relationships through self-awareness and candid...
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34: Amplify The Power to Manifest and Create The Life You Want: From Surviving to Thriving, with Kris Ferraro
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Have you ever thought your dreams into reality or thought you did? It’s like attracting your dream into your life and fulfilling your desires. But do you know that you need specific energy to implement those wishes? The power of manifestation is conceptualized as the idea that simply envisioning what you want in life through your mind's eye can lead you to create your life’s reality. You’re in for a treat in this episode because YES, you can! That is what our special guest, Kris Ferraro will share with us today. She’s the author of the book , and also an international energy...
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33: Helping Health-Conscious Women Love and Forgive Themselves, Their Food, and Their Figure, with Marcella Friel
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In this day and age, keeping our balance in maintaining a healthy body weight almost seems like every women’s struggle which also affects varying aspects of our life including how we see ourselves and our worth. Has it ever crossed your mind if there are ways other than fad diets to help you sustain your body weight balance? So how about EFT tapping? Have you heard about its wonders? Oh yes, today is the day we’re going to know more about this method combined with mindful eating to calm our food cravings and let us reach our ultimate health goal. We are going to have an enlightening...
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32: Holistic Weight Loss and Wellness At Any Age with Dr. César Lara
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Nowadays, there are multi-pronged treatment methods for every illness, however, a holistic approach is a logical way to go if we desire a sustainable healthy lifestyle. When it comes to weight loss, it considers the many factors that can contribute to a person carrying around extra weight. These alternative healthcare concepts approach health with a deeper spirituality that achieves a more complete and happy existence. So today dear listeners, we are in for a treat because we are joined by a renowned board-certified weight loss and wellness doctor in Tampa Bay, Dr. César Lara. He has...
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31: The Healing Power of Hypnosis, with the World-Renowned Professional Hypnotist and Comedy Stage Entertainer Richard Barker
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One of the effective ways to cope with all the stress and anxiety around us is through hypnosis and this is backed by proven cases around the world. Do you know that the body is designed to heal itself? This is where hypnosis comes in to aid that natural process. It is the epitome of mind-body medicine and is proven to be a powerful tool to promote the healing of various health conditions. The good thing here dear listeners is that we can also use this to enhance our sexual experiences and confidence with our partners! You have to tune in to this episode and get to know an incredible...
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30: The Best Trips and Tips For Solo Female Travel: Maximum Adventure and Minimum Impact with Girl About the Globe, Lisa Eldridge
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Solo female travelers nowadays are inspiring female empowerment so all you conscious travelers who want to know more about the ins and outs of this adventure, you better tune in as we plan on embarking on a trip by ourselves and prepare for a life-changing experience we can only get by challenging ourselves to travel solo around the world. So today, we are with an empowered woman who cares about the world and writes an award-winning solo female travel blog – Girl About the Globe – Lisa Eldridge. She shares the stories of her adventures with us, having traveled to 109 countries solo! This...
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29: Sharing A Hidden Treasure For Travellers In The Middle Of Tuscany With An Artist, Amazing Chef, And Proprietor, Candida Bing
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Rarely do we find these days a 17th-century refurbished farmhouse made open for the enjoyment of guests and be a private oasis for travelers alike. A house full of wonderful stories and a Tuscan garden owned by a very special woman who succeeded in working in a man’s world, creating hats. This little bed and breakfast sits on top of a local vineyard, 3 minutes from the local town of San Casciano. Now, this episode is a must-listen-to especially if you are to visit Tuscany, Italy, and its nearby tourist spots and local town. Let us get to know Candida Bing, a painter, jeweler, garden...
info_outlineNavigating the relentless pursuit of dreams, this episode illuminates how perseverance serves as a lighthouse amidst the tumult of self-doubt and adversity. Drawing from our guest’s own tapestry of experiences, including the elation of a first tour and the determination to write a book amidst industry skepticism, we carve out a narrative that resonates with anyone who's faced setbacks yet presses on. Here we will stitch a common thread of battling insecurities, all the while making the hard decisions that pivot us away from comfort zones and towards growth.
Join me for a compelling journey with Fawn Germer, a remarkable figure in literature and journalism, as she shares the essence of risk-taking and self-belief. Her story is one of determination and resilience, taking her from the security of a journalistic career to the uncertain waters of book writing, braving rejection after rejection until her dream solidified into a tangible success.
As we touch on life’s myriad opportunities and the transitions that come with each "I Wonder If" moment, let us be reminded that no matter the storm, every challenging phase has its end, and there's always a new dawn awaiting those who dare to seize it.
01:34 On Risk-Taking and Believing in Yourself …
02:22 Fawn’s “I Wonder If” starts here ß
04:29 Failure after failure and pushing forward still!
08:11 Because the universe will tell you what you need to know
09:46 Success in Second Book Writing
10:52 Mixed feelings of horror and relief
11:59 Embracing Change and Taking Risks
14:01 Overcoming Doubt and Embracing Adventure
14:58 “There is No Plan”
16:34 A lifelong lesson - If you're not for you, who is?
18:52 Embracing Solo Travel Freedom
21:41 On Embracing Life, Seizing Opportunities …
22:45 Getting older happens really fast!
24:39 From an extrovert to an introvert nature
26:23 The kind of influences and messages growing up <
27:08 An unpredictable and fragile life
28:51 Celebrating Women in the Community
30:03 Accept, cope, and adapt …
31:19 Navigating Challenges and Finding Meaning
33:19 Being Grateful for What You Have
34:56 Every shit storm ends!
36:00 “Work-Life Reset”
38:21 Intimate Life and Singlehood Transition
39:34 Fawn’s goal for 2024 ß
40:30 Navigating the World of Dating
Reach out to Fawn Germer and be fearlessly embracing change – no matter what comes next!
Website à fawngermer.com
Listen to her PODCAST ß
Join her COMMUNITY!
Listen to her TedX talk >> How to Reset Your Life
Order Fawn’s Best Selling books HERE!
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