This episode is all about feeling more trust in yourself and your life.

What I want to do for you all today is a little guided meditation, visualizations, and affirmations that I say a lot to myself and guide my clients through as well.

I hope after listening you will feel more trust in your life and yourself.

Episode Quotes

"Feeling more trust changes everything. It abolishes fear and doubt."

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Have you tried opening up Facebook and noticed someone's amazing vacation, or the new car or house they've bought, or the wonderful celebration with their loved ones, and just felt worse about yourself?

If yes, then you're slipping into comparison, something we all do.

All these unfiltered comparisons only lead to insecurity, fear, self-doubt, and negative beliefs.

The moment we compare ourselves to others, especially the things we see on social media, we steal from the joy that's always available to us.

As Theodore Roosevelt said, comparison is the thief of joy.

Today, I'll give tips and advice to help you get unstuck from the comparison trap.

Episode Quotes

"Perfection is an illusion."

"Celebrate the wins of others. Find love and joy for them."

"Be aware and forgive yourself from the negative stories."

Shownotes

01:54 - Social media isn't the whole story - "Perfection is an illusion"

08:20 - Identifying areas in your life that you're slipping into comparison

12:27 - Awareness and forgiveness from negative stories

16:26 - Recognizing underlying insecurities

20:18 - How to set healthy boundaries with anyone

28:10 - Regaining the joy in your life

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Hey everyone! I'm 6 weeks postpartum.

I shared all about the birth story of my daughter in my last two podcasts, now I have started the beautiful journey of motherhood and the ups and downs of postpartum. I will share with you how postpartum has been so far… full of so much love and joy and also a lot of healing taking place, both physically and emotionally as my hormones come back into balance.

Everyone's postpartum experience is unique, there are actions we can take to help us go through those first few weeks and months after birth to help us manage everything with more ease and compassion and trust.

Today, I'll share my postpartum story so far: the ups and downs, the joys, the fears, and my honest real experience.

Episode Quotes

"Emotionally I felt amazing. I feel I'm on top of the world."

"The first week was deep in the healing and recovery process."

"My body is different but I feel freaking proud of it - I like my mom bod."

"Negative and intrusive thoughts are scary so I pray and turn it over to God."

"Whatever desires that you have remind yourself that you're capable and it is possible."

Shownotes

01:30 - I'm 6.5 weeks postpartum

03:38 - Unsubscribing from bounce-back culture

04:54 - The first week after birth (postpartum care)

11:22 - How to deal with postpartum body image

16:58 - Breastfeeding challenges and solutions

20:21 - My postpartum shingles experience

22:45 - Managing unwanted intrusive thoughts

27:15 - Marital adjustment/support after birth

33:45 - What being a 'mompreneur' has taught me

37:31 - Postpartum affirmations

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In part 1, I mentioned that we planned for a home birth but it didn't happen because I was 16 days past due.

Today, I'll share with you the details of my induced labor - pitocin drip and the option for epidural, which I did not want…

Lots of things happened - mixed emotions, intense experiences, conflicts about natural vs. medicated birth.

Amazing and beautiful things in the end. Enjoy!

Episode Quotes

"The intensity started growing and I was like, 'Holy shit! This is labor!'"

"This is my body, my birth, I need to be where I'm most comfortable."

"I used the power within me to relax my body and trust my body."

"Giving birth is the wildest experience of my life - it's beautiful, intense, and empowering."

"Mothers are the vessel for life and that is empowering, beautiful, and should be celebrated."

Shownotes

00:48 - Baby pooped, waters breaking, intense contractions

08:50 - Pitocin induction and epidural conflict

22:11 - Getting back into my bubble

27:45 - I'm 9cm dilated... Baby is coming out!

34:56 - It's a GIRL! A feeling of pride and gratitude

40:56 - Life lessons I learned from childbirth

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Welcome back! It's been a while since I released a podcast, and that's because I went and had a baby!

I want to share with you the beautiful birth story of my daughter Zia. (I was 16 days past due)

I definitely tear up a few times. It was an emotional yet empowering experience, and plenty of lessons learned.

This is Part 1, and Part 2 will be released next week.

Lots of beautiful things in this story. I hope you enjoy.

Episode Quotes

"Women are the vessel for life coming into this world which is a beautiful blessing."

"My birth experience was a beautiful lesson to surrender and trust."

Shownotes

02:14 - My beautiful baby Zia

03:42 - Beautiful, unique, and empowering birth story

06:22 - 16 days past due date

19:06 - Holland's amazing healthcare system

22:32 - Labor induction experience

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Every time we do something we don't want to do, we are working against our own interests, forcing our drive to come from outside pressure and not from within.

In the long run, trying to force ourselves to do something can work, but you don't enjoy the process and often end up burnt out.

Transformation happens when we shift from 'what we should do' to 'what we want to do'.

Accessing our inner voice allows us to hear what our body and soul wants.

Listening to this little voice empowers us to do things that we truly believe in. It's a place of fulfillment, joy, and productivity led by inspired actions.

Today, I talk about accessing inspiration, tapping into your inner voice, and finding your inner cheerleader, especially in those moments where you feel like giving up.

Episode Quotes

"Don't force yourself to do something that you don't want to do."

"Your inner voice is a safe, loving, and comforting guidance."

"It's these little moments that make up our happiness in our life."

Shownotes

03:17 - Accessing inspiration - "Don't force yourself to do things"

10:01 - Listening and trusting your inner voice

14:58 - Finding your inner cheerleader

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During pregnancy, bodily changes are inevitable. It's a natural part of pregnancy but seeing your body change can be uncomfortable.

Insecurities, negative food relationships, and anxiety may arise because of the societal emphasis on sexiness and beauty.

It's the main reason why some pregnant women struggle maintaining a positive body image.

However, it's important to understand that body image is not about your physical appearance but how you feel and love your body through its change.

Today I share the changes that have happened in my body, my relationship with food, and how I learn to love and appreciate my body through pregnancy.

Episode Quotes

"Learn to love your pregnant body because it's an amazing vessel of life."

"Pregnancy heals past insecurities and wounds around food and body image."

"Love your body through its change and feel empowered through the change that's happening."

Shownotes

00:30 - Body image struggles and anxiety

05:11 - Loving my pregnant body, finding food freedom

11:57 - Body positivity and empowerment

16:12 - Love and appreciation for your body

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Reflecting on things that have happened in the past helps us prepare and think about what we want.

It's a powerful tool for us to remind ourselves of who we are, what we've done, and the lessons we've learned.

Also, you don't need to just do this at the end of the year.

It's important to do a check in with yourself and reflect on each month or whatever seasons of your life you're in.

Today, I share with you my moments of reflection from travel, depression, pregnancy, joy and trust, and the lessons I've learned along the way.

Episode Quotes

"Lean on trust and lean on your support systems."

"Learn to surrender to where you are."

"Don't lose the faith. Keep trusting."

Shownotes

02:41 - A beautiful moment of trust

10:32 - Our travelog, becoming digital nomads

14:48 - Experiencing anxiety and depression

20:30 - My pregnancy journey

23:57 - Learning to surrender, healing from resentment

28:40 - My self-reflection journal

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