WhyMe with Vera-Lee - Why Me - Turning Adversity into Opportunity #whymemovement
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsHave you ever had one of those gut wrenching moments where life ground you to your knees and you asked "WhyMe?".We all go through some form of adversity at different times in our lives and this podcast is all about discovering your stories and journeys from asking WhyMe to declaring this is why me.Find out more at the website whymemovement.com and all the good work being done for the WhyMe Movement.Vera-Lee’s background Bachelor of Applied Science in Physical Education and Science teaching degree and life experience as an elite athlete, coach, mentor, business consultant and creative thinker provide a diverse range of experience and techniques to help support you.Having overcome immense adversity herself, Vera-Lee has personal experience with how to work around limitations whilst still looking for ways to not only survive - to thrive by approaching challenges from a different perspective.Some of the ways Vera-Lee’s Embrace Coaching may be able to support you include:Discovering your WHY in personal and business life.Getting unstuck and improving relationships.Working through adversity to discover your unique opportunity.Awareness of patterns of thinking and behaviour that is holding you back.Weight loss support.Improving momentum to achieve success with your goals.Feeling more inspired, connected and empowered to be the best version of you possible.You can now gain access to the Vera-Lee's daily inspirational messages to help support your morning routine with positive intention and set focus for each day. Use these private audio sessions of 10 minute duration purchased on a monthly subscription to get the most out of each morning and day with achievable results.Vera-Lee has created a specific series of audio recordings especially for you. The patterns of behaviour we all fall into that do not serve us well - her audio tracks will help you to focus on starting each day with a specific point of focus and the why behind the focus tasks.For everyone who loves her soothing and calming voice and thrives with achievable and purposeful, short instructions mixed with inspiring messages to know you can start each day with a direct measurable achievement.What you focus on you will feel and Vera-Lee will help you focus on areas of your life where you can gain further joy and fulfilment on a daily basis for less than $1 a day. Go to whymemovement.com for more information.If you thought of someone who might find value in this podcast episode today, you can share the link and use it as an opportunity to let this person know you are thinking of them today, continuing the connection and relationships that foster hope and togetherness.#whymemovement #wtflab #weightloss #adversityistheniche #whymegirl #chewtheflab #flabtalks #flabbyfriday #weightloss #theadversityqueen #mentalhealthwarriors #whymepodcast #whymewednesday #embrace #inspire #empower #connect
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Checking In With Friends with Vera-Lee
January 04, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBVera-Lee discusses the importance of connection and friends to feeling good about yourself and others. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss journey, particularl...
The Now of WhyMe and finding the light through the darkness with Rosalyn Khan
December 21, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBToday’s guest is Rosalyn Khan of A message for tomorrow’s leaders. Rosalyn has written three books - Random acts of kindness are changing the world all about mastering the message with passion and purpose, Dogs and Roses reducing stress and anxiety in today’s troubled times which was born out of Rosalyn’s own experiences with depression, and a message from tomorrow’s leaders - a collection of essays from individuals which started pre-COVID and evolved into something very different throughou...
Whats Your Inside Age with Vera-Lee
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBVera-Lee asks what is your inside age and why does that matter to you? Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss journey, particularly those who relate to morbid obe...
Without 'you' there is what? With Marie and Carry JustRockIt
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBToday’s I have two guests, Marie Martin and Carry Howell of JustRockIt Coaching. Carry believes for him that being a strong man is being able to intentionally bring himself into a meditative state with a wide open heart and crying tears of joy. Marie explains that a boundary establishes what is you and what is another. They are about owning your inner space and knowing you have a choice and responsibility for your own boundaries, attitude and energy. I am excited to interview Marie and Carr...
Dreams and Goals with Vera-Lee
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBVera-Lee explains how Dreams are what makes us feel passion but at what point can we make them into a goal and reality? Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss jou...
Learning to lift your head up again after grief of losing a child to suicide with Charlene Fanstone
November 23, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBCharlene Fanstone, a photographer, mother and author of two blogs, ‘Healthy Living with Charlene’ and ‘Lift Your Head Again’. Charlene became a stepmum to her three children and wanting to be an involved parent at 23 years of age for her meant a fast track to growing up. Charlene’s experienced many WhyMe moments through her shared experiences with her family. She became an advocate for father’s rights through their battle to give the children a safe and secure home through the court system. ...
Avoiding Confrontation with Vera-Lee
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBVera-Lee asks you some tough questions that bring insight into your own behaviour when it relates to confrontation as well as some tips for how to stop running away and negotiate a better environment to discuss the issues and be able to free yourself (and the others involved) to move on from the issue. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the acti...
Stepping into a truck and out of life as I knew it with Julia Langley
November 09, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBJulia Langley, motivational speaker and a featured singer for Cirque du Soleil, Julia also is a vocal coach and has created her own programs to help speakers and singers to get the most out of their vocal performance and feel confident in every way they use their powerful voices. I often refer to the power of a human voice and authentic storytelling. Today you will hear how Julia has worked through her adversity and now understand the fragility of life and all there is to be grateful for....
Negotiating Boundaries with Vera-Lee
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBVera-Lee talks about when and how to negotiate boundaries and some of the questions you may like to ask others or yourself about where those boundaries came from - why are they important - and are they serving to protect or deflect? Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportuni...
Pleasure as an avenue for greater fulfillment and passion in your life with Renee Mayne
October 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe unorthodox, hedonistic way show host, author, poet and queen herself, Renee Mayne. In her own words, she is a modern-day mystic and femdom who makes kink her bitch and she is here to teach you how to suck the marrow out of your life, to melt into it like it’s the most delicious piece of chocolate you’ve ever had until area of your life feels a-maaaazing. She can help you become a dominatrix of your life and a submissive of the universe so you will love yourself unconditionally, fiercely...
I Just Dont Care with Vera-Lee
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBVera-Lee brings the conversation around to that sometimes sticky, sometimes wonderful topic of emotions and how the rollercoaster ups and downs can be just as difficult to navigate as the apathetic "I just don't care about anything" often indicating other things that you really do care about that are causing this mood state. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovemen...
Using our voices for powerful messages with Deva Neely
October 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBDeva Neely, who works with teens and families to build emotional resiliency. Deva’s own story has seen her live through the alcoholism and narcissism of her father, the suicide of her brother and many other traumatic events that led to her diagnosis of PTSD. As a voice specialist and performer, she understands the power of finding and using your voice for lifting others, and yourself up – to find your light and to shine it bright. Her published journal of Mindset and communication mastery as...
GOODBYE OR HELLO? - BOOM Challenge Day 10 - with Vera-Lee
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBToday is Day 10 WHERE WE RECAP THE PREVIOUS CHALLENGE TOPICS IN SUMMARY AND i ASK SOME VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS THAT YOU WILL WANT TO HEAR. To join this challenge and even better, invite your friends go to https://whymemovement.com/boom10days Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering th...
ENJOYING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT - BOOM Challenge Day 9 - with Vera-Lee
October 11, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBToday is Day 9 and I share a short story with you about physical movement and how important it can be for our mind body and spirit and ways you can make this more enjoyable.. To join this challenge and even better, invite your friends go to https://whymemovement.com/boom10days Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the...
GOAL SETTING - BOOM Challenge Day 8 - with Vera-Lee
October 10, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBToday is Day 8 and I ask you that question - Is goal setting a dirty word? And then I tell you why it's not. Learn about flexible goal setting to set yourself up for success everyday and feeling good. To join this challenge and even better, invite your friends go to https://whymemovement.com/boom10days Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the act...
DEFINING SUCCESS - BOOM Challenge Day 7 - with Vera-Lee
October 09, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBToday is Day 7 and we ask you to define success and where and how this shows up, or doesn't, in your life. Strategies for redefining success are a great way to feel successful in every day life. To join this challenge and even better, invite your friends go to https://whymemovement.com/boom10days Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions ...
GOOD FEELS - BOOM Challenge Day 6 - with Vera-Lee
October 09, 2021 00:38 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBToday is Day 6 and we discuss why GOOD FEELS matter to for each of us and how when we focus intentionally on helping others feel good we too can feel better about ourselves. To join this challenge and even better, invite your friends go to https://whymemovement.com/boom10days Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including th...
SUPPORT - BOOM Challenge Day 5 - with Vera-Lee
October 07, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday is Day 5 and we discuss why SUPPORT matters to be given and received in balance for our optimal health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. To join this challenge and even better, invite your friends go to https://whymemovement.com/boom10days Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - disco...
NUTRITION - BOOM Challenge Day 4 - with Vera-Lee
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
When Walking Away Works with Vera-Lee
October 05, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBVera-Lee discusses when walking away works - allowing you or the other people in the confrontation time to disperse some of the highly emotional energy - to be in a space to listen and communicate on a more logical and understanding level. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the op...
WATER - BOOM Challenge Day 3 - with Vera-Lee
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - BOOM Challenge Day 2 - with Vera-Lee
October 04, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
CHOICES - BOOM Challenge Day 1 - with Vera-Lee
October 03, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
MOVEMENT - BOOM Challenge Preparation Day 4 - with Vera-Lee
October 02, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
OWN IT - BOOM Challenge Preparation Day 3 - with Vera-Lee
October 01, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
OPPORTUNITY - BOOM Challenge Preparation Day 2 - with Vera-Lee
September 30, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
BOOM Challenge Preparation Day 2 with Vera-Lee
September 30, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
BELIEVE - BOOM Challenge Preparation Day 1 - with Vera-Lee
September 29, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
BOOM Challenge Preparation Day 1 with Vera-Lee
September 29, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area ...
Part 2 Discovering your hidden talent and thriving in your uniqueness with Pete Lonton
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBPete Lonton, fellow podcaster of Fire in the Belly, an entrepreneur, mentor, author and a father and he is here today to share his story of finding his intuitive ability to connect to others and stoke that fire in his belly. Through his podcast, he asks intuitive questions to allow his guests to share their insight, their adversities and their way of living their mightiest life. He recently spoke at his first TedX event in Derry London with his topic “Is your inner genius being heard? Fi...
Discovering your hidden talent and thriving in your uniqueness with Pete Lonton Part 1
September 28, 2021 14:20 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBPete Lonton, fellow podcaster of Fire in the Belly, an entrepreneur, mentor, author and a father and he is here today to share his story of finding his intuitive ability to connect to others and stoke that fire in his belly. Through his podcast, he asks intuitive questions to allow his guests to share their insight, their adversities and their way of living their mightiest life. He recently spoke at his first TedX event in Derry London with his topic “Is your inner genius being heard? Fi...
Greeting Your Inner Warrior with Vera-Lee
September 21, 2021 22:26 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBVera-Lee talks about the powerhouse of energy available to each of us, our inner warrior, you know the one that gets worked up from passion and sometimes from other strong emotions too. Learn how you too can use your inner warrior to fight for and with you each day instead of working against you. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we...
Becoming unstoppable leaders of women, as women with Hanna Krawczak
September 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHanna Krawczak, CEO and founder of Heracumen, a leadership membership where Hanna aims to help women uncage their potential brand where their past helps them to become unstoppable leaders. She is the author of The Princess Warrior - my secret journey to leadership and she offers courses such as Shadow mastery and Warrior transformation among others. I would like to paraphrase one of Hanna’s posts discussing the choices we all have as I feel it sets the scene for her story so beautifully. “...
A Different Perspective with Vera-Lee
September 08, 2021 09:15 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBVera-Lee discusses how a different perspective may not be what you want to hear and often it is exactly what we need to hear to gain a new way of sorting out repeating issues or patterns of behaviors and reactions in our life. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities t...
Gentleness and resilience in a successful approach to healing as a holistic practitioner with Laurie Holland
September 01, 2021 06:22 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBLaurie Holland of Healthy Holistics (website). She is a fellow creative soul who understands the power of gentleness within resilience, particularly when you are recovering from trauma and the physical and emotional pain associated with it. In her own words, she says “One of the greatest ways in which I honour my clients is honouring myself…. Giving myself permission to break free from the status quo and the "right way" of doing things. I'm not your typical practitioner. I don't fit in every...
Images of You Reflection with Vera-Lee
August 25, 2021 11:14 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBVera-Lee reads the opening page of her poetry exhibit from 2004 and reflects on why she put mirrors on the page for the viewers. This conversation was the first solo episode recorded on video, you can see the video version on her social media at the links below. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we ma...
From amongst the ashes - Learning how to live and love differently - With Marissa Hamon
August 18, 2021 11:43 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBToday’s guest is Marissa Hamon, a self love and life coach and a woman who I am excited to get to know a little more during today’s conversation. Marissa has personally dealt with limiting beliefs, depression, emotional eating, body shame, not being able to love and accept herself, and feelings of powerlessness, unworthiness, and not being good enough. Because of her own healing journey, she knows that it is possible to heal and overcome any life difficulties, and live a happy, joyful, fulfi...
100th Episode of the WhyMe with Vera-Lee Podcast!
August 11, 2021 09:40 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBDo you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss journey, particularly those who relate to morbid obesity, former/forever athletes, pre or post weight loss surgery, chronic ...
Catastrophic journey to creative passion with Michelle G Hunder
August 04, 2021 13:47 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday’s guest is one of Australia’s most revered music photographers and a true creative soul, Michelle Grace Hunder. For over 10 years, she has immersed herself in the hip hop culture of the music scene with dynamic and naturally shot portraiture. Her personal project with Claudia Dalimorae over a four-year span created the industry acclaimed documentary “Her sound, Her story” and celebrated the women in front of and behind the scenes of many genres of Australian music. This film was shinin...
Vera-Lee on Victim-Survivor
July 28, 2021 10:26 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBVera-Lee discusses the topical phrase "Victim-Survivor" and how culture may have warped the connotations surrounding the use of some of those words and phrases. A thought provoking episode where Vera-Lee asks you to look at some of your own perspectives and how they may be holding you or others back from fully embracing life and all it's opportunities, even through adversity. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. Th...
Sticky notes for love and compassion and everything else wonderful with Timm Hawkins
July 21, 2021 09:46 - 2 hours - 113 MBTimm Hawkins, a friend of mine and fellow podcaster of the Good Vibes Imminent Show. He is currently working in a homeless shelter to give emotional support where he can. He states he “just wants to spread love and smiles to as many people as possible.” In other words, to spread good vibes. One of my favourite things I’ve seen Timm consistently put out there is the #stickynotesundays. I’ve been watching his plight to spread a little compassion and hope to others by writing short messages to...
Vera-Lee on Being the Talker
July 14, 2021 10:59 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBVera-Lee on what is means to be the talker. We all know some of those people who say a lot and we can't get a word in, and those who seem to say very little, then there is everyone in between. What are some of the things to consider in your communication when being the talker? Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the ...
Vera-Lee on Creative Courage and Resilience Re Episode 87
July 08, 2021 11:17 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBVera-Lee on Creative Courage and Resilience and how you can tap into unbounding energy even through adversity (and sometimes because of it) Vera-Lee recommends Creative Courage By Welby Altidor Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversi...
Vera-Lee on Being a trained observer Re Episode 85
July 08, 2021 11:16 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBVera-Lee explores the concept of being a trained observer and how you really do have everything you need to best be YOU. Vera-Lee recommends Nothing to Prove: The Autobiography of Lee James Schraner Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through ad...
Be better than you: you already have everything you need to take your life to the next level with Shay Stone
July 08, 2021 11:16 - 2 hours - 121 MBShay is an author and her book has just hit the Best Seller list on Amazon in it's second day of release! Get your copy here (Be better than you: you already have everything you need to take your life to the next level By Shay Stone) on audio or paperback. This helps support Shay and the WhyMeMovement continue to create great content for you. Shay is an animator and photographer – a creative soul like myself and perhaps one of the reasons I picked up on her fantastic energy. Shay and I conn...
Vera-Lee on Staying connected after loss Re Episode 83
July 08, 2021 11:16 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBVera-Lee talks about grief and how time should not be the focus, rather we can look to support others who are going through this tough process by being kind and understanding each of us will grieve a little differently. Vera-Lee recommends Hugs from Heaven: Surviving Loss, Staying Connected and Finding Your Purpose by Phyleischa Mayne-Owe and What Momma Says.... about grief by Charlene Helm. Sacred Nightmare by Jere Webber. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler...
Vera-Lee on Surviving birth and beyond Re Episode 81
July 08, 2021 11:16 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBVera-Lee talks about the birthing process and how most women want a complication free natural birth, but life doesn't always go this way from Episode 79 with Ebony Ford. If you have a birth story you would like to share that will help to inspire, connect and empower others, please send me a message on my social media, links are below. I'd love to connect with you. Vera-Lee recommends In the Shade of Ava's Tree: Surviving HELLP, Stillbirth, and Rebirth Kindle Edition by Melissa Krawecki as ...
Vera-Lee on embracing the process and creativity on this Mother's Day Re Episode 79
July 08, 2021 11:16 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBVera-Lee talks about creative energy and how utilising the intention of the energy will help the creative process to flow and produce transformative results. Vera-Lee's link to the books she found so helpful in her own artistic process are shown below in a starter kit. The artists way starter kit, by Julia Cameron. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all a...
Vera-Lee on Communication and Parenting Re Episode 77
July 08, 2021 11:15 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBVera-Lee talks about the changes in communication as your kids grow up and what it is like to adjust to your kids leaving home. Vera-Lee recommends the Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by the gorgeous Brene Brown as a fantastic book (most books also available on audible) about communication and how being vulnerable does allow people to connect to us and our message on a personal level, including our kids! Do you know the di...
Vera-Lee on adversity and resilience - Re Episode 75
July 08, 2021 11:15 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBVera-Lee talks about the resilience you can develop through adversity and how breaking expectations from others, from generational behaviour and from your own may just be the key to finding your own way through to a successful life. I thought this book might be a good read, The Book of Hope: 101 Voices on Overcoming Adversity by Jonny Benjamin. Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's w...