702 | Change the Meaning You Change the Story
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In this episode, I want to share our perspective and how when you change the meaning you change the story. In this episode, we discuss: 1) You can’t change your story until you change what you think things mean. Perspective creates meaning, meaning creates emotion, and the quality of our life is the quality of our emotions. It’s not the events of our life that are the finest it is the meaning that we make or take from them. 2) It’s the meaning that we take away from those events that change us, go back to your most difficult experiences and how can you...
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701 | Learning to Love Yourself Through Heartbreak with Sara Webb
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In this episode, we speak with Sara Webb. Sara is a Resilience Coach, empowering (queer) women to get over their ex and get back to themselves, so they can live their best life. She specializes in healing heartbreak from big breakups and divorce by teaching clients to heal from within by reviving their innate power. She says, “We have strategically cultivated an inclusive culture to serve all women, especially marginalized members of the LGBTQ+ community worldwide.” Having been engaged three times, divorced twice, and coming out of the closet later in life, she understands the pain...
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700 | Celebrating 700 episodes 7 years later
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In this episode, I am celebrating 700 episodes, sharing why this show started and recapping 7 episodes that stand out in my memory of the past 5 years. In this episode, I am recapping 10 memorable episodes: Episodes: 1. #614: The Catalyst for Own Your Choices Own Your Life 2. #636: If You Want to Change Your Life, Change Your Story with Dave Albin 3. #667: The Art & Skill of Coaching - Coach Series with Jess DeMarchis 4. #600: Liberating Humanity with Paul Hutchinson 5. #559: Surrendering Allows Life to Manifest Through You with Kute Blackson 6. #547: Fall From Grace To Rise...
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699 | What Are Your Reasons for Not Starting?
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In this episode, I want to talk about the reasons why you are not starting whatever it is that is calling on your heart. Everything is a staircase model, like climbing a mountain. Your new life is going to cost you your old one. It’s going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. It’s going to cost you relationships and friends. It’s going to cost you being liked and understood. It doesn’t matter.” ~ Brianna Wiest In this episode, we discuss: 1) Some of the emotions that are most strongly connected with self-sabotaging behaviours are...
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698 | The Small Wins Are Where Momentum Is Built with Ryan Penley
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In this episode, we speak with Author Ryan Penley. With more than four years of hard-won sobriety, Ryan has transformed his life's adversities into valuable lessons for those still struggling with addiction. Today, he lives a life that is unimaginably blessed, exceeding even his own expectations. His debut book, "Man Up. Sober Up.," serves as both a testament to his resilience and a practical guide for those seeking to reclaim control over their lives. More than a survivor, Ryan is a beacon of hope for those still battling their demons. He demonstrates that from the depths of despair, it is...
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697 | NLP Has Taught Me Compassion
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In this episode, we talk about one of the number one lessons I have learned from studying NLP these past 4 years. The tools of NLP, and subconscious reprogramming, these tools have changed how I operate in my life and business over the last 4 years. I don’t even recognize myself, and I smile when I see those old versions show up again. Now this is not a slam myself moment, because that is not productive at all. I wanted to share how these tools have made a huge difference in my life and business and maybe you will see yourself in my story. In today’s episode, we discuss: 1) NLP,...
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696 | Who Are You When You Can't See It Yet
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In this episode, we talk about who are you when things are not working out. What changes in your values, your beliefs, your actions, how you take care of yourself, what you do or don’t do, and where do you live? This is a spicy one that came up from a conversation with a client who was struggling and I could relate and have been there too. Which means I know that it is relatable! In this episode, we discuss: 1) Life can feel frustrating when we are focusing on what isn’t working out, what is going wrong, the mistakes that we have made, and when we are stuck in comparison...
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695 | Learning to Connect to Your Emotions with Kim Korte
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In this episode, we speak with Sensory Perception and Emotion Management Strategist, Kim Korte. Kim was born with a curious mind. However, she didn’t always use that gift to its fullest potential. After suffering through significant life events, she realized developing her curiosity muscle would help in her healing. Further, as a business consultant, she loves repeatable processes and procedures. "I’m known for simplifying the complex." She would tell clients that, ultimately, she was so lazy, that she wanted to find the most efficient and simplistic way to enhance their business systems....
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694 | You Can't Get To Confidence Without Going Through Courage
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In this episode, we talk about the relationship between confidence and courage. You want the confidence without the courage and it just doesn’t work that way. Are you also stuck in a belief that you don’t want to take those steps because courage doesn't feel good? In this episode, we discuss: 1) Confidence is the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; a sense of firm trust. It is having full trust; belief in the someone or trustworthiness. We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. belief in oneself and one's powers or...
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693 | Don't Focus On The Tree
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In this episode, we talk about how what we focus on, we will find. I am sharing a metaphor I heard on a podcast that landed and I knew that I wanted to share it with you. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Whatever we focus on we will find. If we are riding a bike in the woods and we are 2) You are priming your brain and body to look like your future has already happened Where you place your attention is where you place your energy you become aware that you are investing your energy in the past and not the present or future. Become Outspoken...
info_outlineIn this episode, I am sharing some thoughts on shining your light. This is a common statement we hear, yet I think it is easily misunderstood. What if we can look at this light differently? Who in your life have you borrowed the light from before? How did it make an impact? How did it help you through a dark time? What if you could be that light for someone else? What if it makes the difference for someone else who feels stuck or trapped on their journey? Today I really wanted to honour everyone who’s light helped me through a difficult time in my life.
In today’s episode we discuss:
1) The light actually isn’t about you, it is about learning how to let it shine through you. When it shines through you, you light the way for others and you show others what is possible. It actually isn’t about you, and what if you look at not shining your light as being selfish? How would that change your thinking?
2) What can happen when you show up in this light and what can you let go of? You learn how to let go of the judgements, opinions and criticisms of others, or at least they don’t have the same weight. This only allows you to continue to shine, use your gifts and make the impact you are here to make.
3) What can you gain by shining your light? Confidence in yourself, your message, your purpose, and in your energy, commitment, trust and intuition. It is a win-win for everyone!
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Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life. She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact other.