763 | From Trauma to Triumph: A Story of Resilience and Growth with Kristina Gauthier
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In this episode, we speak with Spiritual Life Coach Kristina Gauthier. Kristina’s early years were far from picture-perfect; she was born into a family with a colossal amount of trauma on both her mother's and father’s sides. Throughout Kristina’s life, her late mother struggled with her drug addiction, and her dad is a well-known Hell Angel. After years of dating abusive men, struggling with her own drug addiction, and feeling profoundly insecure and unworthy of love or life, she chose to invest in herself and heal. In 2017, Kristina's late sister died of a fentanyl overdose, and...
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762 | Who Are You Going to Be Today?
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the question, "Who will you be today?" This episode was inspired by a journal prompt that made me pause and reflect on how we often focus on who we want to be when everything is going smoothly, but what about when things aren't going great? Who do you want to be when things are not going smoothly, when they are not in flow or alignment, and when it feels like it's challenge after challenge? I've learned to navigate those moments by asking myself who I want to be in those difficult times. It's about shifting our perspective from blaming others or...
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761 | What If It Is All Possible
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In this podcast episode, I dive into the transformative power of questioning our thoughts and beliefs. I emphasize that the quality of our lives is primarily determined by the questions we ask ourselves. Instead of succumbing to negative statements like "Why is this happening to me?" or "This is not fair," I encourage listeners to shift their mindset by asking empowering questions, such as "What if it's all possible?" I share a personal story about my recent trip to Finland, where my husband competed in the World Olympic Lifting Championships and earned a silver medal. This experience was...
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760 | The Importance of Empathy in Leadership with Melissa Robinson
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Welcome to today's episode, where I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Melissa Robinson-Weinmiller, an EQ via Empathy Trainer. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Melissa shared her journey from classical musician to leadership coach, focusing on emotional intelligence through the lens of empathy. Dr. Melissa explained the concepts of empathy and emotional intelligence, highlighting the importance of understanding and controlling one's emotions while also tuning into the feelings of others. She emphasized that empathy is not about taking responsibility for others' emotions but connecting on a human...
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759 | You Are Never Too Late To Start
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In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of the stories we tell ourselves, particularly the narrative that we are "too late" to start something new. Drawing from my journey, I share how I spent 27 years as a registered kinesiologist, feeling a strong pull towards a different path but constantly battling the belief that I was too late to change, especially as I entered my 50s. I reflect on the moment I discovered human design and how it shifted my perspective, allowing me to realize that my experiences and lessons were not a hindrance but a foundation for my new endeavours. I...
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758 | Doing Nothing is Growing Your Doubt
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In this episode, we discuss doubt, self-doubt, and how to change the story we tell ourselves about doubt. Throughout the episode, I emphasized the importance of taking action, nurturing a growth mindset to combat self-doubt, focusing on daily steps, celebrating progress, and investing in personal development to grow your growth mindset. Drawing from my experience with starting the podcast, I shared how doubt initially plagued me, but I overcame it through consistent action and belief in my vision. You can build a positive relationship with doubt and view it as a protective friend...
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757 | Climbing the Stairs to Sobriety and Purpose with Cheryl Pasieka
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl, a retired individual who embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery and sobriety at the age of 66. Cheryl's inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and finding joy in her life. Cheryl shared her story of hitting rock bottom, realizing the need for change, and taking the courageous step to seek treatment for her alcoholism. Through her commitment to sobriety, Cheryl discovered the power of Kundalini yoga, journaling, and self-reflection in her healing journey. Cheryl's journey culminated in the publication of her book,...
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756 | How Is Shame Blocking You?
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we delved deep into the topic of shame and its profound impact on our growth in life and business. We explored how shame, often overlooked and suppressed, can manifest as a gremlin within us, affecting our self-perception and identity. Shame, distinguished from guilt, is centred on the belief that "I am bad" rather than "I did something bad." This distinction is crucial as attaching "I am" to negative beliefs can lead to a deep-rooted sense of unworthiness and flaw within ourselves. We discussed how shame thrives on secrecy, silence, and judgment,...
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755 | How Can You Grow Your Capacity?
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we delve into capacity, emphasizing how it relates to our ability to handle more, make decisions, and support our growth. I share personal experiences of feeling called to do more and the journey of expanding my capacity to meet those aspirations. Throughout the episode, we explore the importance of recognizing and challenging the stories we tell ourselves, understanding that our beliefs shape our capacity. I touch on the discomfort and challenges of growth, emphasizing the need to track progress over time and build resilience. Drawing on personal...
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754 | Supporting Your Daughter Through A Leukemia Diagnosis with Fallon Moran
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In this heartfelt and inspiring podcast episode, I had the privilege of chatting with my client and friend Fallon, a mother whose two-year-old daughter, Penelope, was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Fallon shared the unexpected and challenging journey she has been navigating since Penelope's diagnosis on August 1st. Fallon recounted the series of events that led to Penelope's diagnosis, from initial symptoms like facial palsy and ear infections to the shocking discovery of leukemia cells in her blood work. Despite the difficult circumstances, Fallon's resilience and...
info_outlineIn this episode, I am sharing a perspective and insight on the power of shame and how it is blocking us from being seen authentically. Releasing shame is one of the first steps to starting to share your story and this is the first step we will be moving through with the authors in the Write Your Damn Book Mastermind.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
1) Shame can only be released by giving yourself some grace. Sometimes we have shame and we don’t even know what they are, it’s not our shame to carry it but we do, we pile it on. They’re not our bags, and this shame is stored in our body and in our emotions and will show up, and block you until you can release it.
2) Shame, body, heart, grace, when you feel awkward, that is a shame being activated. When we see someone expressing themselves, we feel awkward and disconnected because the part inside of us wants to be seen and not hold that anymore. Shame gives you the signal that it is not safe to be you. The fascia has no linearity of time, it doesn’t care about the past or future, our fascia remembers as it happened one second ago, it is connected to our self-protection. Our subconscious mind is our body and that is where we store 95+% of our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, decisions, and self-doubt. Your fascia believes it is in the same moment that it was 40-50 years ago. It jumps into self-protection, fascia is always protecting you from the environment.
3) Shame is everything, it is an iron blanket on our shoulders, and it weighs us down and holds us back from our authentic expression. When you say “I am me” your body relaxes and allows, and you being you shift mountains. People will feel you because you can’t be wrong being you.
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Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster
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 that tore her family unit apart. Marsha has been published 7xs, most recently with her co-platform, Every Body Holds A Story, and she is on a mission to continue to help women and men to speak, share and publish their stories.
Through her tools, OUTSPOKEN NLP certification, programs, coaching, and podcast, Marsha teaches the power of Radical Responsibility and Owning Your Choices in your own life. She empowers people how to heal and own their stories, be conscious leaders and build platform businesses that create massive impact.