Connect & Create a Life You Love
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -I'm Sharla Goodwin and I’m here to help you connect with yourself, what you want to do, be and have, and then teach you all you need to know in order to get it.
With my optimism and gentle-guiding way I’ll help you believe in yourself and that you can have the life that you dream of. Sharing what I’ve learned from the masters before us as well as from my own experiences in life and love I’ll guide you to living a life in complete happiness, wellbeing and joy - a life completely on your terms. All of this with a little dose of feminism, some magic from the universe, and lots of love.
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69. Love Letter
May 04, 2022 09:30 - 16 minutes - 10 MBA final love note (or pep talk) to you before Sharla takes a (an indefinite?) break from the podcast while waiting for the arrival of her baby. She thanks you for listening and shares some final pieces of encouragement and love with you to keep you going along your journey to connecting and creating a life you love. To know when she's back from her break and what she has going on, get on her email list at: www.sharlagoodwin.com You can also follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook...
68. Trade-Offs: Today's sacrifices bring tomorrow's rewards
April 27, 2022 09:30 - 20 minutes - 12 MB"But I want it now!" Don't we all?! I'm sure that whatever you're longing for you would love to have it now rather than wait weeks, months or years for. It's human nature. Consider this episode as a reminder for you to have patience and faith in seeking what you want, and gratitude to keep you happy in the now. Making sacrifices and trade-offs today are part of the recipe to getting what you want in the future - no matter what it is. You can do it! Have a listen for some encoura...
67. Shame, Vulnerability, Intimacy & Trust
April 20, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 11.6 MBBrene Brown is the queen of talking about shame and vulnerability. She's researched this and so much more. She's not a guest on this episode, but Sharla has been inspired by some of her topics and wanted to share her own thoughts on this important work. As Brene says, we must be vulnerable in order to create intimacy. Vulnerability comes from having courage to share our deepest, darkest wounds and secrets. Courage comes from the heart. Sharla reflects on all of this in this episode an...
66. Stress & Meditation
April 13, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 15.2 MBIn honour of her new school - The School of Meditation & Transformative Studies, Sharla is talking about stress on today's episode. Positive stress, negative stress, what stress does in our bodies and why its so important to use a practice like meditation to reset our bodies. This promotes health and longevity. She finishes off with a special treat - a meditation! Completely guided where you get to try several different kinds of meditation. If you or someone you know wants to become a...
65. Share with Sharla: Melanie Leger - Roads Less Travelled
April 06, 2022 09:30 - 46 minutes - 20.4 MBMelanie is the owner of a financial education centre. We talk about her journey to this business along roads less travelled. First of all, she was a female engineer who then left her government job to pursue her business! In the second half of the episode she shares 5 main things to learn about to have your finances in good order. She considers herself someone who has always gone against the grain and now lives according to her own values. Living her life according to her own values cr...
64. Being Nice
March 30, 2022 09:30 - 14 minutes - 9.56 MBWhat does it mean to you to be a nice person? Do you wear this compliment with pride as a badge of honour? As a person who is often called "nice" Sharla has some thoughts about it. A compliment? Sure. It's appreciated. But as a woman who is 'nice' is it because you don't want to speak out, sharing your real thoughts and opinions? After all, we have been raised that way. To be nice little girls: quiet, don't take up too much space or rock the boat. Let's re-evaluate being nice. Not su...
63. Feeling Empowered
March 23, 2022 09:30 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBFeeling empowered means to feel strong and more confident. As a Women's Empowerment Coach, Sharla LOVES to hear about women feeling empowered. In this week's episode she's sharing some simple but mighty things that make her feel empowered. She also talks about how perspective changes things and how her feelings of empowerment may be related to asking for help. A quick episode packed with lots of goodness! Enjoy!
62. Treat Yourself
March 16, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 6.36 MBWhen is the last time you treated yourself? Something that truly lights you up and makes you feel amazing! In this quick episode Sharla is checking in with a quick, playful reminder to do something to treat and spoil yourself. Make yourself feel amazing! She shares what she LOVES to do to treat herself and gives you some ideas too in case you're not sure where to start!
61. Share with Sharla: Gretchen Shanks - Sex & Dating Myths and Much More
March 09, 2022 09:30 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBIn part II of the interview with Gretchen (Sex & Dating Coach) we get into the top myths in sex, dating and relationships. We also talk about how our socialization as boys/girls masculine/feminine when growing up has consequences on how we show up in our relationships. And finally - Gretchen shares 3 things you can do to make dating fun! If you want to explore your own sexuality (with or without a partner) she has a great checklist that you can download: www.gretchenshanks.com/checkli...
60. Share with Sharla - Gretchen Shanks: Inner & Outer Transformation by Connecting with Her Sexuality
March 02, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 15.8 MBGretchen is a Sex & Dating Coach, but before talk therapy and intensive holistic experiential healing she was far from rocking the dating scene and knowing what she enjoyed in sex. After doing the work she saw herself transform: her dating life and life in general. Changing the stories she had created about herself and knowing herself more intimately increased her confidence. Now she coaches others to connect with their own sexuality to increase their confidence in sex and dating. We...
59. Friendships - Are your friendships nourishing you or draining you?
February 23, 2022 09:30 - 20 minutes - 13.7 MBWe all need friends! And having a strong support system and good social circle is really important to living a healthy balanced life. In this episode Sharla will help you reflect on your friendships. Are they nourishing you? Supporting you? Or draining you? And bringing you drama and negativity? Have you been feeling the need to end a friendship? Have you been shut out or ghosted by a friend? This is an episode to help you reflect on some of the most important reltionships in your life...
58. Meditation as a Tool for Anxiety
February 16, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutes - 15.8 MBAnxiety is on the rise. As social beings the pandemic has been hard on us. If you have anxiety you know exactly what it is and how it feels. Or maybe you're like Sharla and have anxiety at times but didn't know that that's what it was called! It can show up in many different ways, but one thing's for sure - if you have it you know you want the tools to cope with it. What has helped Sharla to cope with her moments of claustrophobia and obsessive thoughts are things that she's learned thro...
57. Letting It All Be Easy
February 09, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutes - 17.1 MBPleasure, pussy and patriarchy are the key themes that Sharla took from reading the book Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer. As women we need to reconnect to our power through pleasure - whether sexual or otherwise to make life better and easier. In Let It Be Easy by Susie Moore she invites us to change our perspective to make the hard things in our lives become easier. Put this all together and become one powerful, attracting woman. One action, one day at time break through t...
56. Share with Sharla: Marc Haché - Good Vibes & Messages from the Other Side
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 31.1 MBMarc Haché has a very logical, no non-sense day job, but he's also a musician and spiritual medium. He thinks it all started with an outer-body experience when he was a child and now he's embracing his gift and helping people receive messages from their family and friends on the other side. Believer or not, there's more to this world than what meets the eye. A lot of us can feel energy, Marc can see it, hear it and communicate with the energetic beings who have passed on. Listen for hi...
56 - Share with Sharla: Marc Haché - Good Vibes & Messages from the Other Side
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 31.1 MBMarc Haché has a very logical, no non-sense day job, but he's also a musician and spiritual medium. He thinks it all started with an outer-body experience when he was a child and now he's embracing his gift and helping people receive messages from their family and friends on the other side. Believer or not, there's more to this world than what meets the eye. A lot of us can feel energy, Marc can see it, hear it and communicate with the energetic beings who have passed on. Listen for hi...
55 - Stop Waiting, Start Prioritizing You!
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 12.2 MBFind yourself waiting for the prefect circumstances to do what you've always wanted to do? Whether its working towards your goals or the little things that will bring you pleasure and joy. Why are you waiting? In this episode enjoy Sharla's motivational perspective to stop waiting and start doing!
55. Stop Waiting, Start Prioritizing You!
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 12.2 MBFind yourself waiting for the prefect circumstances to do what you've always wanted to do? Whether its working towards your goals or the little things that will bring you pleasure and joy. Why are you waiting? In this episode enjoy Sharla's motivational perspective to stop waiting and start doing!
54. Stop Saying This Word
January 12, 2022 09:30 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBOur thoughts and beliefs shape our lives, and this is not the first time Sharla talks about the power of your words. In this episode she shares her thoughts about a seemingly harmful word that can actually be harmful to you and the people you love and communicate with daily. We use this word ALL the time! You'll have to listen to see what the word is!
53. Share with Sharla: Sabrina Magnan - Overcome Diet Culture by Changing Your Relationship with Food
January 05, 2022 09:30 - 43 minutes - 28.9 MBThere is so much packed into this episode! Sabrina Magnan is a holistic health coach who helps women with a history of chronic yo-yo dieting heal their relationship with food, build a better body image and genuinely improve their health in a sustainable, balanced and compassionate way. We also talk about intuitive eating, how to start changing behaviours and habits, and mindset! It all starts with awareness and listening to your body.
52. Preparing for a Less-Stress Holiday Season
December 15, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 13.6 MBSome tips to help you prepare for a less-stress holiday season! The shopping, decorating, cooking, family gatherings, etc. etc. It can be a lot! It can be stressful, but if you know what your stressors are you can think about and plan for how you can make them less stressful. Make this holiday season more restful and relaxing. Take care of you. If you think its too late to help for this year, well there are some great tips that can already help you for next year too!
51. The Power of Your Words
December 08, 2021 09:30 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBDon Miguel Ruiz said it best in his book The Four Agreements: "Your word is the power that you have to create." What do you want to create? Are you using the words that will help you create what you want or work against you? In this episode Sharla talks about how powerful our words are, how to start taking notice of them and what to do when we use negative words in our thoughts or when we speak.
50. Share with Sharla: Lucy Colangelo - Empowering Your Kids Through Meaningful Conversation
December 01, 2021 09:30 - 34 minutes - 21.7 MBImagine if your personal development started when you were a teen, or a child. How do you think your life would be different now? The sooner everyone (whether you or your child) can get to know themselves the more likely they will be living in alignment with who they are, what they want to be, do and have. This is the recipe for success and fulfillment. Reaching our full potential of who we are. Lucy's mission is to empower parents to start having meaningful conversations with their chil...
49. Using Awareness to Create Change In Your Life
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBChange can only happen when: 1) you know you want something to change and 2) you are ready to make changes. You may already know exactly what you want to change in your life. Or maybe you don't know exactly what you want but you know that you don't want what you currently have. The more you become aware of what you don't like and what you do like, the more meaningful your changes will be. Become more aware of your feelings, thoughts and body sensations that come to you. This will gi...
48. How to Have Better Relationships
November 17, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 8.9 MBCommunication is key to having good relationships, but are you communicating your love and appreciation for your loved ones in the right way? To really make your partner, child or other important person in your life feel seen, loved and appreciated you have to communicate with them in their love language. Gary Chapman wrote a book called The 5 Love Languages. Listen to the episode for a quick introduction to them then find out your love languages and be off to relationship bliss!
Shifting from Productivity and Efficiency to Pleasure and Joy
November 10, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBProductivity is given so much importance. But is it making you happy? Of course we get a hit of dopamine every time we check something off our to-do list, but are you constantly chasing more and more achievements without enjoying every moment of the journey? Sharla herself confesses to how much productivity and efficiency has ruled her life but she has recently starting incorporating small pleasure practices into her day to day life that has shifted her world. Small things that appeal...
One Year Anniversary!
November 03, 2021 09:30 - 19 minutes - 12.9 MBThe "Connect & Create a Life You Love Podcast" turns one year old today!!! 46 episodes, 2500+ downloads, many amazing guests and conversations. Thank you for listening! On this episode Sharla is celebrating and sharing the top 5 most downloaded episodes. For any newbies this will give you a good idea of what the podcast and working with Sharla is all about! Enjoy!
Tapping Into Your Intuition
October 27, 2021 09:30 - 21 minutes - 14 MBWe often try to think our way through life, but sometimes it can be hard to make a decision with our brains. On top of that our thinking is influenced but what we've been taught to want and what we're 'supposed to do' according to society. To live your own authentic life you need to do what you want to do and follow you! In this episode Sharla talks about tapping into your own intuition to get answers and to guide you in life. It can be easy! If you would like guidance in tapping into yo...
Getting on Track with Your Money & Finances
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSince having Becky Eichorst, financial coach, on the podcast in episode 22 Sharla was inspired and once and for all got herself on a budget! She tried it a few times in the past but it just didn't work. She's now turned her finances around! She's on a budget, eliminating debt and getting started with investing. She talks about all of this and more. If you're struggling with debt and mismanaging your money this episode may help. You're not alone. Get your money and finances on track! ...
Share with Sharla: Aleida Tweten - First Experiences with Manifestation & Horse Therapy
October 13, 2021 09:30 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this week's episode, Aleida Tweten, owner of Hoofprints Ranch and accredited in Equine Assisted Learning shares her story about her first experiences with manifestation; how she learned about it and what she's experienced so far! She also talks about equine science and how equine assisted learning or horse therapy can help someone address traumas by identifying certain none verbal patterns, energy, and behavior.
Episode 43 - Share with Sharla: Aleida Tweten - First Experiences with Manifestation & Horse Therapy
October 13, 2021 09:30 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this week's episode, Aleida Tweten, owner of Hoofprints Ranch and accredited in Equine Assisted Learning shares her story about her first experiences with manifestation; how she learned about it and what she's experienced so far! She also talks about equine science and how equine assisted learning or horse therapy can help someone address traumas by identifying certain none verbal patterns, energy, and behavior.
Episode 42 - Asking For Help
October 06, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, Sharla talks about 'Asking for Help.' Do you have trouble asking for help at work, at home or in general? People usually find it sooo hard to ask for a helping hand. But what is the underlying reason to it? Listen to the full episode to hear Sharla’s take on asking for help and to help put things into perspective. You may actually be helping someone by asking for help! Start flexing your “asking for help muscle.” Let life be easy!
Asking For Help
October 06, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, Sharla talks about 'Asking for Help.' Do you have trouble asking for help at work, at home or in general? People usually find it sooo hard to ask for a helping hand. But what is the underlying reason to it? Listen to the full episode to hear Sharla’s take on asking for help and to help put things into perspective. You may actually be helping someone by asking for help! Start flexing your “asking for help muscle.” Let life be easy!
How to Overcome Procrastination
September 29, 2021 09:30 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Sharla talks about procrastination! Why do we procrastinate and how can we overcome it to manifest and create a life we love! There are several reasons why we procrastinate. Sometimes it's because a task is hard or just plain boring. Another reason is perfectionism (it may sound ironic, but its true!). Procrastination is our quick and easy escape when something overwhelms us or makes us feel anxious. Can we overcome it? Of course! How? Go listen to the episode!
Episode 41 - How to Overcome Procrastination
September 29, 2021 09:30 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Sharla talks about procrastination! Why do we procrastinate and how can we overcome it to manifest and create a life we love! There are several reasons why we procrastinate. Sometimes it's because a task is hard or just plain boring. Another reason is perfectionism (it may sound ironic, but its true!). Procrastination is our quick and easy escape when something overwhelms us or makes us feel anxious. Can we overcome it? Of course! How? Go listen to the episode!
The Comparison Trap – How It Affects Us & How to Overcome It
September 21, 2021 11:47 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIs comparison and judgement of others keeping you down? In this episode, Sharla shares her theory on why we compare ourselves to others. What it actually does to us, and how to overcome it. No one is exempt from comparison. Research shows that people who constantly compare themselves to others tend to have depression and lower self esteem. Failing to get out of the comparison trap can cost you! It can mean not fulfilling your dreams and being stuck for the rest of your life. Listen to th...
Episode 40 - The Comparison Trap – How It Affects Us & How to Overcome It
September 21, 2021 11:47 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIs comparison and judgement of others keeping you down? In this episode, Sharla shares her theory on why we compare ourselves to others. What it actually does to us, and how to overcome it. No one is exempt from comparison. Research shows that people who constantly compare themselves to others tend to have depression and lower self esteem. Failing to get out of the comparison trap can cost you! It can mean not fulfilling your dreams and being stuck for the rest of your life. Listen to th...
How You Can Set Yourself Up For Success To Achieve Your Goals
September 15, 2021 09:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Sharla will be sharing about your entourage and how can they help you or hinder you and your success. Did you know that you are the average of the 5 people you spent the most time with? As the saying goes, "Birds of the same feather flock together." Listen to today's episode and find out why and how to find the right tribe for you!
Episode 39 - How You Can Set Yourself Up For Success To Achieve Your Goals
September 15, 2021 09:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Sharla will be sharing about your entourage and how can they help you or hinder you and your success. Did you know that you are the average of the 5 people you spent the most time with? As the saying goes, "Birds of the same feather flock together." Listen to today's episode and find out why and how to find the right tribe for you!
Share with Sharla: Kelly Lynch - Healing from Abuse and Trauma: Rewriting Your Past to Create Your Future
September 08, 2021 09:30 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this week's episode, Kelly Lynch, a licensed Clinical Social Worker shares her story about her domestic abuse trauma and how she overcame it. She also talks about other kinds of trauma, our roles, identity and labels, how this all affects us, and the importance of setting boundaries. So much goodness packed in this episode!
Episode 38 - Share with Sharla: Kelly Lynch - Healing from Abuse and Trauma: Rewriting Your Past to Create Your Future
September 08, 2021 09:30 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this week's episode, Kelly Lynch, a licensed Clinical Social Worker shares her story about her domestic abuse trauma and how she overcame it. She also talks about other kinds of trauma, our roles, identity and labels, how this all affects us, and the importance of setting boundaries. So much goodness packed in this episode!
Acting "As If" To Manifest What You Want
September 01, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about the power of acting "as if" to create or manifest whatever it is you want in your life. Acting "as if" is another important piece in the manifestation process. Just like visualization, acting "as if" also helps you get into the vibrational frequency of what it is that you want. Sharla shares how you can use this in your own life and walks you through some examples of "acting as if" to get the love and relationship, new job or new house that you desire. ...
Episode 37 - Acting "As If" To Manifest What You Want
September 01, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about the power of acting "as if" to create or manifest whatever it is you want in your life. Acting "as if" is another important piece in the manifestation process. Just like visualization, acting "as if" also helps you get into the vibrational frequency of what it is that you want. Sharla shares how you can use this in your own life and walks you through some examples of "acting as if" to get the love and relationship, new job or new house that you desire. ...
The Power of Visualization: Turn Your Dreams Into Your Reality
August 25, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about how you can use visualization to help you create the life you want! Visualization is also known as mental imagery and rehearsal. It’s used as a powerful training tool in the sports industry, and has been for decades. Good news, this is not just for athletes! You can do it too! Find out how to use visualization in any area of your life to get YOUR desired results.
Episode 36 - The Power of Visualization: Turn Your Dreams Into Your Reality
August 25, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about how you can use visualization to help you create the life you want! Visualization is also known as mental imagery and rehearsal. It’s used as a powerful training tool in the sports industry, and has been for decades. Good news, this is not just for athletes! You can do it too! Find out how to use visualization in any area of your life to get YOUR desired results.
Episode 35 - Things You Might have Tried when Looking for Love & What to do Instead
August 18, 2021 09:30 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Sharla talks about the wonderful world of dating! She shares her views and experiences with all the possible avenues to dating, and a solution to all the time and energy you could be putting in your dating life. Is there one right way to date? Sharla has been single for most of her life and she tried many approaches to finding the partner she always wanted. And guess what? She has found him and has this amazing, loving relationship. Now, she wants to share to you how you c...
Things You Might have Tried when Looking for Love & What to do Instead
August 18, 2021 09:30 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Sharla talks about the wonderful world of dating! She shares her views and experiences with all the possible avenues to dating, and a solution to all the time and energy you could be putting in your dating life. Is there one right way to date? Sharla has been single for most of her life and she tried many approaches to finding the partner she always wanted. And guess what? She has found him and has this amazing, loving relationship. Now, she wants to share to you how you c...
How to Deal with Conflict
August 11, 2021 09:30 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about how you can overcome the struggles of handling conflicts and disagreements. There are several misconceptions about disputes. People usually avoid it as much as possible without trying to understand the underlying reasons. This usually results in keeping your thoughts, opinions and emotions bottled up inside, and before you know it things are worse than they were before. Sharla gives some strategies on how you can handle conflicts and disagreements, es...
Episode 34 - How to Deal with Conflict
August 11, 2021 09:30 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about how you can overcome the struggles of handling conflicts and disagreements. There are several misconceptions about disputes. People usually avoid it as much as possible without trying to understand the underlying reasons. This usually results in keeping your thoughts, opinions and emotions bottled up inside, and before you know it things are worse than they were before. Sharla gives some strategies on how you can handle conflicts and disagreements, es...
Living in Alignment with Your Core Values to Live Happier & More Fulfilled
August 02, 2021 14:52 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about aligning your life decisions, plans and priorities with your core values to live a life you love. Do you live by your core values? Do you know what your core values are? If you don’t know what your values are this is a great episode to listen to! Sharla talks about the importance of knowing your core values and ways you can start to live by them. Listen until the end as she walks you through the process, plus there's a FREE worksheet that she will be gi...
Episode 33 - Living in Alignment with Your Core Values to Live Happier & More Fulfilled
August 02, 2021 14:52 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Sharla shares about aligning your life decisions, plans and priorities with your core values to live a life you love. Do you live by your core values? Do you know what your core values are? If you don’t know what your values are this is a great episode to listen to! Sharla talks about the importance of knowing your core values and ways you can start to live by them. Listen until the end as she walks you through the process, plus there's a FREE worksheet that she will be gi...