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If you dream of Italy, host Kathy McCabe and her fascinating guests are here to make your Italian travel dreams come true whether you're seeking life transformation life with a move to Italy or simply want to make your Italian vacation as authentic as possible. McCabe is the host of the PBS TV travel series Dream of Italy and founded the award-winning travel publication Dream of Italy in 2002. Our episodes - mostly recorded on the road in Italy - cover everything from picking the best cookin ...
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Journeys Through Change inspires women to step into change with ease and grace. Your host, Noelle Van, an empowerment and change management coach who spent years coaching innovators and leaders at Apple and Sony, brings a fun and engaging perspective on how to navigate change along with inspiring and provocative conversations with women who have taken a leap into the unknown to create a life of greater joy, fulfillment and success. Whether you’re contemplating a change in your career, relati ...
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Kathy McCabe: From Finding Her Roots to Producing and Hosting the Popular PBS Series “Dream of Italy”
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Travel can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a way to escape the hustle and grind of everyday life and simply unwind. To others, travel can be a pathway to greater self-discovery and transformation. It was surely the latter for Kathy McCabe, who initially traveled to Italy to connect with her culture but opened up a world to…
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Recognizing Conscious and Unconscious Resistance
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I can safely say we have all experienced the feeling of resistance as it’s a natural part of life, often showing up when we’re about to make a significant change or step into the unknown. However, as it can show up both consciously and unconsciously, it can be tricky to recognize, making it harder to move past. On this week’s episode of Journeys Th…
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Are You Afraid Of Failure Or Success? What Procrastination May Be Telling You
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Procrastination is defined as a self-defeating behavior pattern marked by short-term benefits and long-term costs. On the surface, it can seem so benign, like procrastinating is just one of those things we all do from time to time, but the reason behind our procrastination can be far deeper. Procrastinating can actually be a sign of 2 deeper fears …
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Catrina Jackson: From Mom on a Mission to Founder of a Thriving Natural Skincare Company
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To any parent, a child’s health struggle can feel like an uphill battle, and doing whatever it takes to help them overcome the challenges associated with it can become a lifelong mission. Today’s guest, Catrina Jackson, used this motherly instinct to soothe her child to create a product that now helps people everywhere feel comfortable in their ski…
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Taking Accountability and Letting Go of Victimhood
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Today’s topic is something I think we can all relate to (whether we want to or not), and that is taking accountability in our own lives. It's often something that becomes more apparent with time because as we get older, we begin to see more clearly how everything is connected and how our decisions create our outcomes. As we mature, it becomes easie…
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Beth Jones: Making it Her Mission to Heal Generational Trauma
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Content Warning: This episode has a brief mention of sexual abuse. The memories of our past are a blueprint for how we live our lives today. They give us a glimpse into who we are and often shape our choices as we move into adulthood. They paint the picture of our experience within our family, but how much do they actually tell us about the generat…
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we can continue to empower ourselves and each other to get out of our own way and make the pivotal changes that we know will make our lives better. From a distance, it seems so simple but when we let our inner voice get in the way, it can feel so difficult. That’s why I decided to sit down one-on-one with y…
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Kristen Swinehart: From Attorney to Psychic Medium- How to Trust Your Intuition and Follow Your True Calling
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I always say the power of this podcast has been the remarkable women behind the remarkable stories. These are women who have not only experienced change in their lives but have ultimately transformed how they view themselves, their inner gifts, and the power they have to create their own path. Today’s guest is another incredible woman to add to the…
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Courage is often difficult to build, especially when change happens to us unexpectedly. When facing the unknown, our insecurity often soars and fear can creep in pretty quickly when we don’t know where a shift in our lives will take us. But know this– courage is not only needed to initiate and navigate change, but it helps you get past what’s holdi…
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Gianine Strang: How She Learned to Teach Others to Heal Past Trauma Through Movement
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Our bodies are not just vessels to carry us through life, they are reservoirs of wisdom and emotion. Every experience, every trauma, and every joy we encounter leaves its mark on our bodies. Like silent witnesses, our bodies store this energy, often manifesting as discomfort or unease when left untreated. Gianine Strang learned this firsthand after…
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Become Unstoppable by Strengthening Your Resilience
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The topic of resiliency is one of my favorites to talk about because like it or not, it has everything to do with how we cope with our world when the ground is constantly shifting beneath our feet. Our ability to be resilient at any time can either make or break our experience in life, powering us through or stopping us in our tracks. This week on …
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Jamie Varon: Becoming a Published Author and the Voice of Inspiration for Women to Live with Intention
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When we try to understand– let alone describe our personal transformation to others, it can be a challenge because our path is often riddled with layers of complexity. It requires time and distance for us to gain enough perspective to make sense of all that we’ve learned. Today’s guest is no stranger to this level of complex transformation as she m…
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Episode #16: Italian Culinary Adventures in Modena with Rhonda Vilardo
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Join host Kathy McCabe and Rhonda Vilardo of Italian Culinary Adventures as they discuss one of their very favorite cities in Italy- Modena in the region of Emilia Romagna. Modena lives and breathes food, especially balsamic vinegar and parmigiano reggiano. Kathy recently filmed two episodes of season 3 of the TV series Dream of Italy in Modena and…
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When we think about self-care, it often conjures images of spas, bubble baths, and quick fixes. But real self-care dives deeper into the patterns that shape our daily routines and mental wellness. This week on Journeys Through Change, I am continuing my series covering the 6 pillars outlined in my Change Maker Series as I share a different approach…
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Hera McLeod : How Domestic Violence and Her Son’s Murder Made Family Court Reform and Child Protection Her Life’s Mission
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Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of domestic violence, child abuse, suspected homicides, and the murder of an infant. When an unthinkable tragedy happens, we wonder how the human psyche can process trauma and regain the strength to carry on. Today’s guest, Hera McLeod had to find out the hard way after the tragic loss of her 15-month…
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Episode #15: Bring Italy to Your Doorstep with Olivia Becker
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Pistachio cream tastes like that breakfast you enjoyed in Milan. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar catapults you back to a memorable lunch in Modena. A bite of pasta transports you back to a perfect dinner in Umbria. Olivia Becker of Dalla Fonte knows the important role food plays in our memories. She talks to host Kathy McCabe about how Dalla Fonte br…
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Building Confidence to Step Into Something New
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Confidence is tricky. Especially for those of us learning more about the habits we’ve formed while growing up and trying to let go of the old behaviors holding us back. But confidence is one of the 6 pillars to building the foundation for creating change in our lives. This week on Journeys Through Change, I am continuing my series covering the 6 pi…
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Kelsey Moreira: How Sobriety Led Her to Forbes 30 Under 30 and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
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For any of us who have experienced a pivotal moment in our past and made a decision that (over time) proved to be of greater significance than we ever thought possible, we understand what true transformation feels like. Today’s guest is no stranger to this feeling after her decision to get sober mixed with her sheer drive and determination led to a…
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How to Create a Mindset that Propels you Forward
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Have you ever noticed how a single negative thought can create a cascade of self-doubt, crushing your courage and curiosity and derailing everything in its wake? That’s because our mind is SO powerful. One of the biggest tenets of becoming a changemaker is mastering your mindset. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m sharing how to create a min…
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Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo: How Healing her Chronic Pain Helped Her Super Charge Her Energy and Communication Work with Children and Families
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Content Warning: This episode has a brief mention of suicidal ideations and sexual assault. When you think about your life, do you ever wonder how many twists and turns got you to where you are today? Thinking about the richness of our lives is not often easy. But if you were to recognize some of the experiences you've had along the way for what th…
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Linda Sivertsen: From College Dropout to NYT Best Selling Author and Book Mama, Inspiring Writers to Follow Their Muse and Put Their Work Out Into the World
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We talk a lot on the podcast about listening to those subtle whispers that call to us to step into unfamiliar territory and see what’s on the other side. For some, these whispers come out of nowhere leading them to make sweeping changes. For others like Linda Sivertsen, they may have been there since childhood, increasing in volume as they grow clo…
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How to Make a Commitment to Change that Sticks
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One of the first key tenets of becoming a change maker, or in other words, someone who invites possibility into your life, is being able to make and keep a commitment to yourself to make it happen. Keeping a commitment is one of the most important things you can do to strengthen your resolve and start building the muscle you need to stick with the …
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Joy Hoover: From Building a National Non-Profit to Creating a Personal Safety Cosmetics Line to Fight Sexual Assault and Violence
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Content Warning: This episode mentions sex trafficking, sexual assault, and violence. Sex trafficking, sexual assault, and violence are an all too common reality for individuals working in the adult entertainment and sex work industry. After hearing the stories of countless individuals in her chair as a hair and makeup artist, today’s guest Joy Hoo…
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We talk about change all the time on the podcast and listen to other women’s stories of change, but hearing others' experiences is one thing, and learning to navigate change in your own life is quite another. That’s where the Change Maker Series comes in! This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m giving you a preview of my 6-week series designed to…
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Mercedes Maidana: How a Traumatic Brain Injury Halted Her Professional Surfing Career and Led Her to a Life Beyond her Wildest Dreams
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Content Warning: This episode discusses thoughts of death as a result of a traumatic brain injury. When we think about “having it all” it brings to mind being at the pinnacle of our career or at an ultimate high in our life where we feel we have reached the summit. But nothing in life is promised and what happens when that all comes crashing down l…
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Unlock Your Motivation by Discovering Your Drive Type
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Understanding your drive type is important, especially as you create an action plan for change. Knowing what motivates you is the first step in choosing the behaviors or activities that keep your mindset, engagement, and stamina strong when you need them most. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m talking about unlocking your motivation by disc…
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Megan Walrod: From Living Her Maybe to Living Her YES
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When women prioritize their joy, they become more magnetic and create greater fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Today on the podcast, Megan Walrod joins me to share how she came to terms with what was missing in her life and took the leap to find ultimate joy by stepping into her truth. Walking us through her personal journey from living her…
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When we talk about change, we often refer to something we self-initiate to make our lives better or to push us forward toward our goals. But what happens when change hits us unexpectedly from behind? These changes can come in the form of a diagnosis, relationship change, lifestyle shift, the list goes on. Whatever it is, the way you cope with these…
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Dora Rankin: How Life’s Ups and Downs Led Her to Empower Women to Live Their Purpose
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I bet if we were to see a show of hands with our listeners, there would likely be a significant amount of self-proclaimed overachievers. Whether we were born with that relentless drive or it’s something we learned along the way - the internal pressure we put on ourselves to do – do – do, can often feel relentless. This week on Journeys Through Chan…
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Recognizing The Subtle Whispers of Addiction
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Monumental change is typically born from something simple– an inkling, an urge, or a feeling that something is not quite right and needs our attention. Paying attention to these feelings can lead to the courage to take that step toward something that can truly be transformational. I certainly found this to be true over 12 years ago when a faint lit…
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Lauren Schmidt: A Love Affair That Led Her to Create ‘A Tree That Grows’- An Organization Committed to Global Impact
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Sometimes life shows us that the experiences we’ve had were the building blocks to get us to a place we are meant to be. Our guest today shares her story of how an idea can come out of nowhere, leading us toward alignment with what we know we were meant to do and living on purpose with ease and flow. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest L…
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Alison Evans: How her Sobriety and Lupus Diagnosis Taught her to Make Self-Care Non-Negotiable
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Have you ever wondered how many lessons there are left to learn until you’ve gained the power you need to live your life to its fullest? The truth is, none of us know. Internal strength often results from time, experience, and sometimes adversity throwing us into challenges we never thought we’d ever have to face– let alone overcome. This week on J…
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Building the Foundation for Change: What Do You Want? [SPOTLIGHT EPISODE]
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As you may know, this podcast is about actively creating change in our lives. Some of us know we’re ready for change; others might be hesitant but are interested in exploring it further. Regardless of where you fall, this podcast is a place of exploration, not obligation. This week on Journeys Through Change, I am talking about building the foundat…
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Kai Chase: The Power of Reinvention- From Music Journalist to A-List Celebrity Chef and Founder of a Thriving Culinary and Lifestyle Brand [SPOTLIGHT EPISODE]
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Have you ever felt so captivated by an interest or pastime that it drew you in and wouldn’t let you go or toyed with the idea of creating something bigger out of it, only to shake your head and pass it off as an unrealistic dream? Life can take us on a wild, yet rewarding ride when we surrender to the persistent little tug inside of us, even when t…
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Karen Hager: Leaving The Ministry to Follow Her Intuitive Calling [SPOTLIGHT EPISODE]
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Have you ever felt like you “know” something, even though you can’t explain how you know it? That’s your intuition at work! This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Karen Hager and I discussed how she left seminary to become an intuitive guide. Sharing a gift she’s had since childhood, we talk about tapping into your intuition and following y…
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Rebecca Boedges: How Hope Guided Her Through the Pain of Loss and Into the World of Emerging Artists [SPOTLIGHT EPISODE]
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The dictionary definition of hope is the feeling of trust or expectation- a desire for something to happen. When we think about hope, we can often feel like it’s an aspiration or yearning but in reality, hope is the first step in becoming a believer in your ability to overcome life’s challenges. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Rebecc…
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Sarah Tamaya: How Listening to Her Body Led Her Toward Greater Joy and Fulfillment
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Sometimes it takes us several detours to set us on the path we know we were meant to travel and listening to our bodies is part of the journey. It’s not always easy but it can be so critical when it comes to recognizing what truly brings us joy and fulfillment. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Sarah Tamaya and I are talking about how …
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Episode #14: Buying Short Term Rentals in Italy with Brad Allan of BradsWorld
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YouTube star, dog-lover and all-around great guy, Brad Allan, originally from Texas, lives his dream of Italy in Montepulciano with his wife Olivia. Host Kathy McCabe enjoys a great chat with Brad and his new life in Italy! His thoroughly educational channel gives tips on how to move to Italy and how purchase property either for your personal use o…
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Brittney Phillips: The Lessons Learned from Navigating the Challenges of a Blended Family
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Most people go into marriage believing that it is going to last forever but statistics show this is not the case. 40% of families in the US are step-families and 70% of blended families include partners with children from previous relationships. Even in thinking of “traditional” family dynamics, we often laugh at how complicated these relationships…
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Christine Handy: How Surviving Cancer Helped her Find Purpose in Pain to Become an International Breast Cancer Advocate and Ambassador
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There is always purpose in pain. Today’s guest knows this first hand as her breast cancer diagnosis halted her modeling career and shifted everything she once believed about external beauty and what she was living for. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Christine Handy and I are talking about how surviving her own battle helped her find…
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Applying the Laws of the Universe to Create More Abundance in your Life
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The Laws of the Universe have truly allowed me to view the things that show up in my life in a different light. I’ve come to realize that when it comes to creating change in our lives, the way you show up has a huge effect on how successful you will be at achieving the outcomes you desire. The laws I cover today offer a perspective that can be extr…
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Marie Selleck: How Understanding Her Own Family Dynamics Led Her to Help Women Break Unhealthy Cycles in Motherhood
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It’s often difficult to connect the dots when it comes to the family dynamics that shaped us into the adults we are today. Whether we had parents who were hands-on, hands-off, physically present or absent, the relationships we have with our mother and father as well as the role models we had within our family set the foundation for who we become la…
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Tsao-Lin Moy: How Her Parents’ Cultural Backgrounds Influenced Her Passion and Career as an Integrative Healer
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Do you ever take the time to think about how our upbringing molds and shapes us into the people we are today? Some of us end up following in our parent’s footsteps when it comes to our careers, others carve out a life that looks completely different, and others let the seed that was planted long ago lead them down a path that honors both of their p…
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How Independence Strengthens Our Ability to Ask for More
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We’ve talked before about recognizing the beliefs that can hold us back but we also need to take a closer look at the relationships we have in our lives and how they can either help us make important leaps to continue to make improvements or subtly drag us down and get in the way of progress. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m sharing how in…
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Sarah Jane Smith: How Her Grief from Infertility Helped her Guide Women to Live Meaningful Lives Without the Children they Wanted
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Although common, infertility isn’t the only reason someone might find themselves childless- not by choice. There are endless reasons someone might be grieving the family they had longed for and are struggling to find community, understanding and support.Today’s guest shares how she pulled from her own experience grieving the children she hoped to h…
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Free Yourself From Perceived Limitations to Invite More Into Your Life
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Limiting beliefs are a culmination of all the messages we’ve picked up over the years about humility, work ethic, worthiness, and everything else that makes us question what is possible for us. The only way to level up is to interrupt these thought patterns and let go of the ideas that are no longer serving us so that we can step into the next leve…
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Tynitria Portis: Transforming Her Experience Growing Up with Addiction, Neglect, and Abuse Into a Beacon of Hope for Others
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Content Warning: This episode mentions abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect, suicidal ideations, and suicidal attempts. Having a nurturing and stable upbringing is something too many of us take for granted. And growing up with a single parent in the throes of addiction can shape and mold a young, impressionable girl in many ways. This week on J…
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The Surprising Benefits of Journaling and a Unique Tool to Keep it Simple
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Journaling might seem like a thing of the past, or simply too time consuming, but there are lasting benefits to the practice that are often overlooked. With anxiety and depression on the rise, it’s critical now more than ever to do what we can to support our emotional balance every day and that’s where journaling comes in. Even devoting 5 minutes a…
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Melissa Lombardo: How her Journey of Healing from Sexual Assault Led Her to Help Others Face Past Trauma with Strength and Courage
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Trauma can often be suppressed for years until something can cause the past to resurface, forcing it to be faced head-on in order to heal. Over 40% of women encounter sexual assault making it the most prevalent and unreported crime in the US. Today’s guest, Melissa Lombardo knows…
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Hope, Faith, Belief, and Knowing: The Four Levels of Commitment when Facing Change
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There are often 4 distinct emotional states that we experience when dealing with uncertainty or change in our lives. Each state represents where we are emotionally and takes us through a natural progression the more invested we become in our situation. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m talking about hope, faith, belief, and knowing- the fou…
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