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Don't Cut Your Own Bangs

219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

The space between where you are now and where you want to be can feel daunting and lonely. This podcast is the remedy to comparison and feeling like everyone else has it figured out but you.

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153. The Right Kind of Hard: Michael O'Hara, PhD

April 22, 2024 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

I hope you have a teacher in your life who means as much to you as Dr. Michael O’Hara means to me. He is a wonderful mentor and a lovely person. If you’re wondering why I gush over him in my introduction, you will understand as our discussion unfolds.  Michael and I can easily pick up where we left off even when we haven’t seen each other in a while. That’s how we begin this interview, but trust me, our talk of the theatre dovetails perfectly into “The Right Kind of Hard.”  We explore so...

152. The Right Kind of Hard: Falling, Farting, and Misspelled Words

April 15, 2024 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

In a recent substack, I wrote about “Falling, Farting & Misspelled Words.” Why? Well, because our fears and insecurities are not unique to us. We are all special, but our hangups are not. It’s an important topic, but kind of a funny one, too! We tend to think that our pain is too deep and personal to share. We think others simply won't understand or can’t know how we feel. So, we bury our pain. We mask it, self-medicate, go shopping—anything to avoid it. But, in doing so, we also avoid the...

151. The Right Kind of Hard: There's Something I Don't Want to Talk About

April 08, 2024 08:44 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're avoiding a topic or a task? You feel an uncomfortable twist in your gut or maybe you notice it in someone else, like when they're fidgeting or avoiding eye contact at the start of a conversation.  Trust me, we've all been there. And often, we're not quite sure if we're avoiding the thing because we're just not ready to face it or if we're actually preparing ourselves for the challenge ahead.   The good news is there’s a way to make...

150. The Right Kind of Hard: Cinderella 2 and 3 are Broken

April 01, 2024 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Welcome back to a brand new season of “Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs!”  Diving back into podcasting after a bit of a hiatus—actually, diving back into anything after a hiatus—can prompt procrastination and cold feet, especially when life has dramatically changed in the meantime. Have you experienced that, too? Late last year my husband and I had a second child—a baby boy—and his older sister is now a “threenager!” So, as I sit down in front of the microphone again, well, there is a lot going ...

149. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 7 - Purpose

December 25, 2023 12:40 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

We’re wrapping up our "Journal Your Way to Clarity'' series with an examination of purpose, which can feel like a very heavy weight for many of us. You are not alone if you’ve struggled with questions like, "What am I supposed to do with my life?" or "How do I make my life meaningful?"  As a therapist, I've observed that people often struggle with defining their purpose because it's not just about a career or a role—it's about the totality of our experiences and values. And purpose evolves...

148. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 6 - Family

December 11, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Family. The dynamics can be so very complex. As we dive into the next-to-last life theme in our series from The Treasured Journal, we look at how structured communication exercises can uncover new perspectives and deepen interactions with family.  We also explore the importance of curiosity. A shared history can create a trap that leaves you feeling like there is nothing new to know, nothing new to learn. But, setting your assumptions aside and digging a little deeper can have tremendous r...

147. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 5 - Sex

December 04, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Sex is the focus of Part 5 in our “Journaling Your Way to Clarity” series, which follows the seven life themes from The Treasured Journal:  career, relationships, money, love, sex, family, and purpose. Because sex is such a broad topic, we'll narrow the scope to our relationship with pleasure and give special emphasis to the idea of worthiness. Do you believe you are worthy and deserving of the experiences you want to have?  Sex is an especially good topic for journaling because an hones...

146. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 4 - Love

November 27, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Hello! If you’ve been following along you know that I’ve been away having and taking care of our new baby boy. I am so excited to be back in front of the microphone again bringing you fresh, new content. In a future episode, I will share more on our unexpected but welcome pregnancy, the labor and delivery, and the unexpected but welcome challenges that arise in caring for two young children instead of only one!  Until then, we’re continuing the “Journal Your Way to Clarity” series with the...

145. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 3 - Money (Re-post)

November 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MB

They say that “money makes the world go round” because it’s necessary to meet our basic needs. But another truth lurks within financial transactions:  money carries with it a tremendous amount of emotional weight. Our upbringing and our experiences with money shape our perspective and perception of its worth. So it’s useful to examine how money influences our moods and behavior, our relationships, and even our own sense of self. Toward the end of the episode, use the thought exercises to...

144. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 2b - Relationships (Re-post)

November 13, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MB

Hello! Grab a warm beverage and settle in. We’re continuing our discussion of relationships as part of the Journal Your Way to Clarity series. Relationships can cover a lot of territory. But, for now, I want to focus on two specific concepts:  (1) how relationships are like mirrors, and (2) the relationship fear loop. The complexities of relationships can be confusing and maddening and difficult to sort given the intense emotions attached to the people in our lives. But I have found that j...

143. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 2a - Relationships (Re-post)

November 06, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MB

Welcome to the next installment in the Journal Your Way to Clarity series. This is the first of a two-part look at relationships, a topic that tends to dominate our thoughts and conversations.  Whether it's the heartache, frustration, or anger that we feel toward a partner or someone else in our lives, these emotions usually reveal the need for work that looks inward, not outward.  The desire to be seen and heard—to connect with others on a meaningful level—is universal. But achieving th...

142. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 1 - Career (Re-post)

October 30, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 31.2 MB

Hello! Well, a lot has happened since we last connected. Let me bring you up to date. In January of this year, I decided to devote a series of podcast episodes to the seven life themes found in The Treasured Journal:  career, relationships, money, love, sex, family, and purpose. I recorded and published episodes on three of the seven themes and invited listeners to journal along with me.  The ideas and questions discussed in each podcast supplied listeners with guided exercises that help...

141. Three Myths About Therapy (Re-post)

October 23, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MB

Even with all of the progress we’ve made in our attitudes toward mental health and therapy, many people still find it hard to admit that they need help. And often, if they do ask for help, they’ve waited far too long.  Granted, therapy is not the only modality for emotional healing. Talking with friends, exercise, travel, and dozens of other things can help the healing process. But, only therapy is therapy.  Most of us look long and hard for reasons to avoid therapy. But, ultimately, THI...

140. Let Her Eat Cake with Lauren Rieker, RDN (Re-post)

October 16, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 45.4 MB

Lauren Rieker, RDN, is a registered dietitian and owner/manager of Collaborative Counseling & Nutrition, an outpatient nutrition and body image counseling center in Indianapolis. I talk with Lauren about her own history with food, exercise, and health—and how it led her to pursue an approach to eating disorders, body image, and intuitive eating that emphasizes compassion, mindfulness, and holistic treatment. This is not a typical discussion about our bodies and food-related struggles. In t...

139. Danielle x Leslie Bailey: Boundaries and Bubble Baths (Re-post)

October 09, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Women have always known that building community with other women creates a powerful force for good. Leslie Bailey, the co-founder and CEO of Indy Maven and Maven Space, has transformed that knowledge into a lifestyle media company and community for women that epitomizes her spirit of collaboration, support, and inspiration.  I love the wisdom and vulnerability that she brings to our discussion on managing success, giving away too much of yourself, setting boundaries, asking for help, and u...

138. Danielle x Betsy Murphy: It's All Going to be Okay (Re-post)

October 02, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB

My guest is an absolute powerhouse of a woman, Betsy Murphy. Betsy is the author of several popular books, including the "Autobiography of an Orgasm" and "Write On: A Daily Writing Practice for Anyone with a Story to Tell."  Betsy is a screenwriter, performer, speaker, writing coach, and guide for women to help retrieve the hidden parts of their stories. She discusses the things most people don't want to talk about, but does so in a way that makes you feel comfortable being part of the con...

137. Danielle x Kate Kennett: Going All In and Living a Life You Deserve (Re-post)

September 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Kate Kennett is a mother, SCUBA diver, whale enthusiast, content creator, entrepreneur, and life and business coach who wants to help you realize your passion and expand your reach so that you can live a life you deserve. She is a disruptor in the best sense of the term. As a coach, Kate speaks from experience. She knows the value of taking risks, facing change head-on, learning from mistakes, and saying “yes” even when you don’t feel ready. She believes in asking yourself “why” until no m...

136. Compassion Fatigue and Empathy with Liesel Mertes (Re-Post)

September 18, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Hello. I invite you to join me as I revisit one of my favorite episodes—a discussion of compassion fatigue and empathy with Liesel Mertes. Liesel is a workplace empathy consultant and founder of Handle with Care Consulting.  The need for compassion and empathy after loss or disruption is vital to every aspect of our lives. Even though this can be a heavy topic, our discussion is light and gentle. I’m confident that anyone whose life and worldview have been disrupted over the last several y...

135. How Do You Know When You're on the Path to Healing? (Re-Post)

September 11, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MB

When doing the emotional work toward healing and recovery, you will at times wonder whether you’re on the right path. Eventually and inevitably, you'll ask how you will know when you are “done” or healed. This is an important question, so I want to revisit a discussion that explores what it means to heal, how we can identify areas that need attention, and how we can gauge our progress. I delve into how our bodies can help us pinpoint areas that need healing as well as the nuances that di...

134. Danielle x Marianne Talkovski: Listening to Your Body (Re-post)

September 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

We are inundated every day with images and messaging and even well-intentioned remarks that we are not beautiful enough or thin enough or good enough. The cost of consuming, comparing, and self-criticism in our beauty culture is far too high.  But, the good news is that each of us can learn to re-think the images and re-frame the messaging. We really can get to a place where we love the person we see in the mirror. Marianne Talkovski is a licensed acupuncturist and esthetician. As the ow...

133. Danielle x Corey Sleet: A Hair Stylist & Therapist Talk BIG Dreams and Bad Haircuts (Re-Post)

August 28, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

At the time of this interview, Corey Sleet worked his magic as a Senior Stylist at Bobby Cooper Salon. Now, Corey is co-owner and Master Stylist at Lux Lab Hair + Body in Carmel, Indiana.   Corey describes how, as a kid growing up in Gary, Indiana, he knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a stylist, but he struggled with how others might perceive that desire so he kept the dream to himself for a long time. Today, Corey is one of the leading professionals in his field and I love the...

132. Danielle x Tanorria Askew: Creating Connection & Building Communities Around the Dinner Table (Re-Post)

August 21, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 55.1 MB

Tanorria Askew is a DEI consultant and coach, personal chef, cookbook author, public speaker, podcast co-host, and social justice activist. She is passionate about creating connections and community by gathering people around a dinner table to share a memorable meal and unforgettable conversation.  Growing up, she learned to associate food with community and then, as an adult, worked as a corporate trainer focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But her appearance on season 7 of...

131. From Idea to Impact: How becauseOne is Transforming the Process of Giving

August 14, 2023 09:30 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MB

"becauseOne" is an online platform that connects people's passions with the needs of those served by non-profit organizations. This remarkable initiative sprang from the collaborative vision of sisters Stephany Dolan and Stacia Jones and was driven by their family's desire to strengthen community and make it easier to help others.   We look at how to use becauseOne to get involved with organizations that match your specific areas of interest. And, as part of our discussion about the enthus...

130. Boundaries Without Consequences?

August 07, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.8 MB

Danielle starts with an update on her pregnancy and ongoing home renovation, recent reading and recommendations, and then shares what listeners can expect from the show this fall while she is getting acquainted with her newborn son. The main focus of the discussion, however, centers on the often daunting task of setting, communicating, and upholding boundaries. Danielle compares the hard work of identifying the need for a boundary and finding the courage to discuss a boundary with the hard...

129. Danielle x Lindsay Boccardo, Pt. 2 (Re-post)

July 31, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 20.7 MB

In the second part of their discussion, Danielle and Lindsay Boccardo share stories of formative experiences that have influenced who they are and how they think today.  While Lindsay faced challenges as the youngest person in the room during her early career and worried that she didn’t belong, Danielle felt like an outlier as one of the oldest people in her graduate program. But we learn that, with the right mindset, unique or unusual qualities can actually work in your favor.   Lindsay...

128. Danielle x Lindsay Boccardo, Pt. 1 (Re-post)

July 24, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MB

Danielle is joined by her dear friend Lindsey Boccardo, a certified coach, millennial expert, public speaker, and professional drummer.  Lindsey helps companies hire and retain talent by understanding and focusing on millennials' unique needs and expectations in the workplace. Her training and experience enable her to bridge the gap between generations in the world of business, offering valuable insights while empowering individuals and companies to maximize their potential. This is a fu...

127. Danielle x Erin Peckinpaugh (Re-post)

July 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

From corporate marketing to goat yoga, from an 11-year-old urban gardener to a ponytailed farmer, from armoring up to being vulnerable, Erin Peckinpaugh tells an uplifting and inspiring story of growth, connection, and community.  Food scarcity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a family or can last a long time. Erin’s story introduces us to people in Indianapolis wh...

126. What Now, Part 4: Tips for Making Big Things a Bit More Manageable

July 10, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 17 MB

As I wrap up the “What Now” series, I want to leave you with a few tips to help you deal with the stress that can come with change, decision-making, and the reactions of others.  But first, I need to acknowledge the reality that self-discovery and the actions you take as a result can be challenging for you and for those around you. Always remember that support and connection can play a big role in moving through the process successfully.  Try these tips to deal with the challenging times...

125. What Now? Part 3: The Wall of Anxiety

July 03, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MB

Congrats! You’ve arrived at the 3rd step in the change process. You’ve done the work. You know that moving forward with your decision is the right thing for you, even though there are no guarantees. But now, when imagining what could lie ahead, your thoughts become your worst enemy. You feel tense, uncomfortable, and even fearful. There is a wall of emotions—a wall of anxiety—between you and what you want. You need to find a way to the other side.   To achieve that, I invite you to grab ...

124. What Now? Part 2: The Desire for Guarantees and the Art of Trusting Yourself

June 26, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.4 MB

The desire for guarantees is a theme I see a lot in my practice. People realize that change is needed, but the thought of putting the change and themselves “out there” can be scary.   We feel reluctance to express our needs because we fear what others will think about us. So, it’s no wonder we want a guarantee that we will be met with approval and acceptance. But, of course, there are no guarantees when it comes to the way others will react. It’s time we reframe our fear and think differ...

123. What Now? Part 1: Embodying the Decision

June 19, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22.8 MB

**This episode contains a special announcement you won’t want to miss!** Okay, you’ve done the work. Searched for answers. Gained some insight. You have clarity on how you feel and what you want. You’re ready for the next steps. So… what now?  This episode kicks off a four-part series that looks at how to move through the emotions that come with big decisions. In part 1, Danielle talks about the benefits of sitting with a decision for a while instead of launching into action right away. ...

122. Potential vs. Reality: What's Your Relationship Status?

June 12, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 22.1 MB

Oftentimes, navigating less-than-healthy relationships can be helped by asking yourself two crucial questions—am I in a relationship with the other person’s potential or with who they truly are? And the follow-up question: how do I know when it's time to make a change? To position ourselves for good decision-making, we must first balance our logic and emotions so that we can approach these questions in a thoughtful way. Rarely can the head or the heart ­alone provide a complete answer—the ...

Listener's Favorite (Ep 52) - How Do You Know When You're on the Path to Healing?

June 05, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MB

When doing the emotional work toward healing and recovery, you will at times wonder whether you’re on the right path. Eventually and inevitably, you will ask how you know when you’re “done” or how you know when you’re healed.   These are important questions, so I want to revisit a discussion that explores what it means to heal, how we can identify areas that need attention, and how we can gauge our progress.   I delve into how our bodies can help us pinpoint areas that need healing a...

121. Carving Out Space for Yourself with Casey Jourdan

May 29, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MB

I am thrilled to talk again with Casey Jourdan, a growth coach, Iraq War veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. With a Master’s in Mental Health and personal experience with ADHD, autism, and traumatic brain injury, she helps neurodivergent folks figure out their version of success and how to achieve it. But, as it turns out, her advice is also valuable for the more neurotypical among us.   Casey first joined me on episode 36 of this podcast in early March 2020. You can find that discussio...

Listener’s Favorite (Ep 86) - Changing Our Relationship with Change, Pt. 4

May 22, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MB

Note: For those who have kiddos within earshot, this is a podcast for adults. It contains themes and language that may not be suitable for children.     Hello! I lovingly call this fourth stage of change, “embracing the suck.” The truth is, change is hard. To be challenged—to stretch and grow and evolve—is something so many of us long for. But, when we hit resistance, we want to back up and shut down. Our brain kicks in and suddenly we don’t feel safe. It’s uncomfortable. It’s hard.   ...

Listener’s Favorite (Ep 85) - Changing Our Relationship with Change, Pt. 3

May 15, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MB

Note: For those who have kiddos within earshot, this is a podcast for adults. It contains themes and language that may not be suitable for children.     In this third of four episodes on changing our relationship with change, you have recognized that you’re ready for change. You know what you want. You’ve taken some steps to make it happen, and then… FEAR SETS IN. This is completely normal. It is also the point when you’re most likely to:   Avoid Go numb Procrastinate   Fear ...

Listener’s Favorite (Ep 84) - Changing Our Relationship with Change, Pt. 2

May 08, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.2 MB

Note: For those who have kiddos within earshot, this is a podcast for adults. It contains themes and language that may not be suitable for children.     Hello! As we continue this series on our relationship with change, we will talk about what comes after inspiration strikes. The inspiration prompts us to imagine what it would be like to:    Be in a new place Have a new relationship Feel better   Then, we start to:    Daydream  Research Make plans   This second st...

Listener’s Favorite (Ep 83) - Changing Our Relationship with Change, Pt. 1

May 01, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MB

Note: For those who have kiddos within earshot, this is a podcast for adults. It contains themes and language that may not be suitable for children.     Hello! With the seasons changing it’s the perfect time to revisit our four-part series, “Changing Our Relationship with Change.” For some of us, it seems nearly impossible to become comfortable with change. But, I assure you, it can be done. Well, maybe I should say that we can become MORE comfortable. We can learn to recognize when we’r...

Listener's Favorite (Ep 111) - Three Myths About Therapy

April 03, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MB

Most of us look long and hard for reasons to avoid therapy. And, granted, therapy is not the only modality for emotional healing. Talking with friends and exercise and travel and dozens of other things can help the healing process. But, only therapy is therapy.    Ultimately, THINKING about starting therapy is way harder than ACTUALLY starting therapy and it’s because of these three myths. People tend to think that starting therapy means:   Something is wrong with me. (Not true.) I...

Listener's Favorite (Ep 80) - Jealousy

March 27, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Jealousy is often seen as a negative emotion. And let’s be honest, it doesn’t feel great when we experience it. BUT, what does it look like when we approach our jealousy with a little compassionate curiosity? In my experience, jealousy is calling our attention to a deeper desire that’s hiding inside us.   Like every emotion, jealousy can be a great teacher. It can show us that there is something we want or something we want more of. Jealousy can also signal that we are ready for a change...

120. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Money

March 20, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MB

Our ongoing series, Journal Your Way to Clarity, is designed to help you better understand how your life is shaped by your career, relationships, love, sex, money, family, and purpose. Today, we are discussing money. They say that money makes the world go round because it’s absolutely necessary to feed and clothe and house ourselves and our loved ones. But within that purely transactional necessity lies another truth: money carries with it a tremendous amount of emotional weight. Think a...

119. Ashlyn Thompson - Co-founder of Charlotte's Hope Foundation

March 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

My guest, Ashlyn Thompson, is the co-founder of Charlotte’s Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating parents and caregivers of children facing difficult health challenges. Ashlyn, and co-founder Emily Whiting, have daughters with rare medical complexities. By sharing their stories, they hope to connect other parents and caregivers with valuable resources and the understanding that they are not alone. In short, they think of the foundation...

Listener's Favorite (Ep 32) - Two Blondes and a Brazilian (with Sarah Kleinknecht and Marie Demolein)

March 06, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 52 MB

This throwback episode from October 2019 features two of my favorite people on the planet, my dear friends Sarah Kleinknecht & Marie Demolein. Trust me when I tell you, these women are worth your time.  Sarah and Marie are living amazing lives. They both approach life in a way that honors the lessons of the past while building an intentional future. Their stories are full of risk and reward and challenge and magic. Sarah and Marie are truly inspiring. Based in Los Angeles, Sarah is a pri...

Listener's Favorite (Ep 81) - What Your Desire Could Be Telling You

February 27, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this throwback to February 2021, we are talking about desire and what your desire could be telling you. Desire is closely linked to pleasure. Think of it as an important step on the way to pleasure. It helps us understand what we really want and there is tremendous value in that. When I'm working with clients, I like to say that our desire is always calling us to reach for more. It is usually the step BEFORE the step. For example:⁣   We feel hungry before we reach for a snack We fe...

118. Pleasure

February 20, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MB

Pleasure is an essential part of what it is to be human and what it is to be alive. People who come to see me professionally are typically in pain. In this context, we need to understand that the absence of pain is not pleasure.  The absence of pain is a type of neutrality—and neutrality is not satisfying. What, then, is pleasure? Where and how do we find it? Asking yourself these questions and exploring this topic, first and foremost, requires that you feel safe. So, for the sake of this ...

Listener's Favorite (Ep 9) - Danielle x David Dellen: A Husband and Wife Do Life (from 2018)

February 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Talk about a throwback! From 2018, this is the first ever recorded episode of the Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs podcast. Not the first to air, but the first to be recorded.     My guest, David Dellen, is a Harley Davidson dealer, a big brother in the Big Brother Big Sister Program, and also MY HUSBAND. He is an incredible leader and entrepreneur with a lot of valuable experience to share.    I wish I could say that I asked him to be my first guest because of his experience and wisdom, but...

117. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 2b - Relationships

February 06, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MB

Our special series focusing on the seven life themes in The Treasured Journal continues with the second in a two-part discussion of relationships. This is a big topic that can include communication, boundaries, trauma, pleasure, needs identification, and more. But, here, I want to zero in on two specific concepts that I’ve found to be invaluable for myself and my clients—and I’m confident they will help you make the most of your journaling:   Relationships are like mirrors The relations...

116. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 2a - Relationships

January 30, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MB

We continue with a special series of exercises that will be our focus over the coming weeks. With each podcast, I’ll examine one of the seven life themes in The Treasured Journal:  career, relationships, love, sex, money, family, and purpose.    Journaling is one of the most powerful tools we have for gaining clarity and understanding of ourselves, which in turn, helps us advocate for ourselves, create space when we need it, and engage in constructive conversations that otherwise might f...

115. Journal Your Way to Clarity: Part 1 - Career

January 23, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 31.2 MB

I am excited to announce a very special series of exercises that will be our focus over the next seven to nine weeks. With each podcast, I’ll examine one of the seven life themes in The Treasured Journal: career, relationships, love, sex, money, family, and purpose. Whether you’re experienced at journaling or brand new to it, I encourage you to take advantage of these guided exercises to explore the seven themes in your life.   Journaling is one of the most powerful tools we have for gai...

114. Sheena Birt from Color Story Studio. Confidence, Collaboration & Jumping In.

December 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Sheena Birt is the owner of Color Story Studio, a custom design studio that turns brick-and-mortar businesses into destinations people can’t wait to visit. Color Story Studio is known for creating one-of-a-kind installations for a variety of high-profile locations in and around Indianapolis. Her work has been featured at Dior in Chicago and Two Chicks District Co. (the store owned by the women of HGTV’s Good Bones), corporate lifestyle brands (such as Anthropologie), and Newfields, an art ...

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