Inspired to Be

Dr Renee Cachia | Parenting Freedom and Healthy Parenting Tips

This episode is SO INSIGHTFUL! If you are a parent, you will find this thought provoking and helpful. Dr Renee Cachia is not only deeply knowledgeable in her field of child psychology but is such a genuine and lovely woman as well. We felt deeply connected to what this conversation held and know you will find such gems in here that you will be bale to apply to your life.

We talk about honouring and cultivating honest and genuine relationships with our children as autonomous human beings who have their own essence. We are modelling and teaching them as parents through guidance and our behaviour rather than projecting our values on to them. 

Renee talks about how one of the most important outcomes is that our children become resilient to forge their own identity in this world.

We cover some practical ways that you can set boundaries around challenging and inappropriate behaviours. Through setting limits with your children you are nurturing your child and allowing them to feel safe and secure in the family home. Renee gives examples of how you can create a non-judgemental space that removes shame from consequence. There is always a way that we can turn these moments into connective, intimate moments that can bring great lessons.

Renee then dives deeper into how we can think about emotional literacy and help children and teenagers tune in to this to identify what is happening in their nervous system. By doing so, we can then explore and connect with the body and mind. 

If you would like to read Dr Renee Cachia’s book, Parenting Freedom, you can find it here: https://amzn.to/3LN0KGS

Dr Renee Cachia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerpracticebyrenee/

Innerpractice: https://www.innerpractice.com.au/

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast

Elise - @elise.inspired

Sammy - @stillwithsammy

Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Taking 'Perfectionism' out of Parenting | Connected Family Living through Mindfulness

In today’s episode we wanted to take the perfectionism out of the term ‘mindful parenting’ to help you incorporate mindful practices into your family living. This conversation covers parenting mindfully through self reflection and simple practices and changes in perspective. We talk about how your parenting style doesn’t have to be 100% all the time. You’re allowed to be normal, human and real. We hope this helps you reflect on your connections within your family and bringing a sense of safety and belonging to our children.

Our takeaway points from this episode that you might like to think about:

• Drop into your sensory experience: In moments where we have lost our temper, ask yourself “What’s happening for me right now?”
• Having awareness of our own emotions to honour that in those around us.
• Using language that honours what is happening - “I can sense, I can see, I can notice” to hold boundaries in sharing when feels right.
• Creating dedicated time with your partner for check ins and conversations.
• Enabling your children to have an emotional vocabulary. Using the ‘wheel of emotions’.
• Notice how emotions show up physically in our body to allow sensory connection and appropriate responses.
• Let mindfulness for kids be fun and playful.

Resources mentioned:

Dr Dan Siegel; The Whole Brain Child Book: https://amzn.to/3Lk1hP9

Sammy’s Mindful Minis or Teen Classes: https://www.stillwithsammy.com.au/book

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast

Elise - @elise.inspired

Sammy - @stillwithsammy

Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Finding Peace in the Present Moment | An Easy 10 Minute Grounding Meditation

In today's episode Sammy and Elise talk about how simple it can be to come into the present moment through noticing our 5 senses to guide us into mindfulness.

Sammy talks about what grounding is and takes the overwhelm out of your entry point into mindfulness and meditation. If this is your first time ever trying a meditation practice, well done!

Sammy guides a short, 10 minute grounding meditation to help you come into presence. For today's practice Sammy advises you to find a peaceful place, seated comfortably and settle in to some well deserved you time.

Enjoy this calming and rejuvenating meditation practice.

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x 

Inspired Moment | Embracing your Inner Depth and Deciding to Change that Crazy Dinner Routine!

Join us for our stand out Inspired Moments of the Month!
Sammy was lucky enough to attend a seminar with Eckhart Tolle and talks us through the thought that we aren't just ripples on top of the ocean but have a deep depth to us that is ever evolving and magical.  Such a beautiful thought.

Elise shares how she found her love of cooking again through trying out a new app with recipes from Deliciously Ella where massaging kale was part of the steps to a yummy Kale salad. Sometimes its when the senses are ignited that we are reminded of how important it is to ground ourselves to the small moments and processes in our day to day.

Sammy's Fave book if you want to explore Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Now

Elise Recommends the Deliciously Ella App: 'Feel Better'

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x 

Shire Scout | Bronte's Habits in Creating Business Success and Resilience

In this weeks guest episode we are joined by Bronte Leghissa, the founder and creator behind one of the Sutherland Shires most successful and innovative businesses.

We chat about Bronte's journey in marketing and PR and her interest in social media that led her to where she is today.  Bronte tells us about her inspiration to start Shire Scout, during the pandemic and how businesses had to pivot quickly during that time.

You can expect to learn about Bronte's personal and professional journey, as well as gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic for businesses. We talk about how Bronte prioritizes her wellness, which includes going to the gym, spending time with her animals, and getting outside. We also cover how this practice helps her run a successful business by giving her energy and mental clarity throughout the day. Bronte shares that her Mum always owned her own businesses, and her Dad worked hard in a nine to five job, both of which inspired her to start her own business.

Some take away tips from Bronte if you're just starting out on your business journey:
1. Get clear on your branding and vision for your business.
2. How does your brand feel, what does it looks like, and how you can  that integrate across all platforms?
3. Content creation is essential, especially on social media!
4. Nothing comes easily, put in the hard work.
5. Don't forget to prioritise switching off (like leaving your phone at home) to make sure your looking after your energy and wellness.

If you would like to hear more from Bronte and Shire Scout, you can find her here:
Instagram - @shire.scout
Check out Shire Scout - https://www.shirescout.com.au/
Have a look at Scout Socials - https://www.scoutsocials.com.au/

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

10 Healthy Habits that Changed our Life! Health Hacks for a Happier, Healthier You ✌🏼

On this weeks episode of Inspired to Be, Elise and Sammy share their TOP TEN health hacks at the moment that have been life changing on their wellness journeys.

Here is a breakdown of our Hacks for you:
1. Get your Gut Health in tune
2. Journalling ~ Some journal prompts you might like to start with are; Today I feel... Today I would like to explore... In this moment, what is coming up for me is...
3. Simple Skin Care Routine
4. Become an Early Riser
5. Sleep Tracking
6. Quiet Mode on Instagram
7. Easy Smoothie Prep
8. Simple and Quick Meditation
9. Going to Therapy
10. Infrared Sauna

You might like to try out one or two of our ideas and see how life changing they are for you. Please let us know if you have any other Health Hacks you've found useful, we would love to know.

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Inspired Moment | The Power of Reading and Dry Body Brushing for Optimal Wellness

Today Elise and Sammy share their inspired moment for the month. We hope you can take inspiration from these.

Sammy - Book: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté. Trauma, illness and healing in a toxic culture.

We also talk about how reading does not have to be for hours, you might like to just read 2 or 5 pages a day. Maybe 10 minutes a day. If reading is feeling overwhelming for you, start small!

Elise - Health Hack: Dry Body Brushing. The idea is that the brush fibres remove dead skin and improve the skin's ability to eliminate toxins through the pores.

With any health practice, we always recommend realistic options. You might not have HEAPS of time but you don't need it! Just 1 - 2 minutes a day before you jump in the shower will bring you so many health benefits.

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Money Mindset Makeover with Emma Lagerlow, Wealth and Mindset Coach

In this weeks episode, Elise and Sammy have the pleasure of interviewing Emma Lagerlow about financial wellness. Emma shares her definition of financial wellness, which is primarily around awareness and empowerment. She explains that understanding our money mindset is crucial and that it is formed when we are very young,  influenced by our parents and potentially creating limiting beliefs. Through awareness, we can challenge any limiting beliefs or blocks that we might have around money.

Emma emphasized the importance of empowerment, which means being aware of our current financial situation and having the freedom to make choices about our lives. While many of us may not be financially free, we can still make choices about how we live our lives aligned in financial wellness.

Emma encourages people to look at their thoughts and beliefs about money and realize that they might not be serving them or may not be true. By shining a light on these beliefs, we can change them and choose a different, more empowering belief about money.

Sammy and Eilse chat to Emma's about using journaling as a tool to help uncover our patterns and beliefs around money. Emma also encourages using positive affirmations to reprogram our thoughts and beliefs about money.

Overall, this weeks guest conversation is incredibly eye-opening and insightful! Emma's approach to financial wellness is empowering and actionable.

We hope you find comfort and tips in this podcast  to improve your financial wellness and gain more control over your finances. It doesn't have to be taboo or scary!

If you would like to hear more from Emma, you can find her here:
Instagram - @emmalagerlow
Emma's FREE Money Mindset Budget Planner - Get it here!
The Wealth Mastery Program - Sign me up NOW

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Discovering Self-Love | Elise Shares Her Personal Journey to a Healthier Mindset and Life

In this episode, Sammy interviews Elise so you can get to know her more deeply. Elise shares her passion for vulnerability and personal growth. They discuss her self-love at the moment, going through therapy, and how sharing her experiences has been helpful to herself and others.

Together, we want to bring all facets of inspired life to you, from small moments of inspiration like watching a sunrise or trying a new recipe, to deeper practices like mindfulness and meditation.

We talk about our vision for the podcast being to create a space where YOU feel connected and inspired to take action in your own life, no matter where you are on your journey. Our goal is to share simple things that are easy to do, as well as more in-depth practices like meditations while creating a community where you can connect with each other and support each other's growth.

We genuinely want to be there for you and hold your hand through challenging times. We strive to be real and authentic, sharing our own struggles and successes, and letting you know that you are not alone.

We hope you enjoy getting to know a little more about Elise in this new chapter of the Inspired to Be Podcast.

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

How Sammy Went from Burnout to Bliss | Her Inspiring Evolution to Inner Peace and Happiness

Today on Inspired to Be we want you to get to know one of our co-hosts Sammy a little better!

Sammy is and Integrative Mindfulness and Mindset Coach and shares her personal journey with mindfulness and self-love, as well as the importance of allowing herself to be in the present moment without feeling the need to fix everything. Sammy also emphasizes that human beings are always evolving and changing, and therefore, there is always more to explore in one's mindfulness and self-love journey.

Sammy shares how she entered her journey into mindfulness and how it helped her through traumatic moments in her life. She talks about her experience with mental and emotional burnout from her fast-paced corporate career and losing her dad, which made her reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of living every day aligned with one's passion.

We hope you love getting to know Sammy more before we start going deeper into mindful practices and conversations together.

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Welcome to Inspired to Be | Your Wellness Path to a Happier, Healthier Life

We have so much goodness to bring you! This week we are sharing what you can expect from the podcast, the subjects and the topics that we're going to go into, and how it's all going to work.

Every Wednesday morning at 5am you can come to your fave podcast app and find a new episode from us! So, no matter what you're doing, if you're a super early morning, person who goes to the gym, who goes for a walk, if you're travelling to work early in your car, on the bus on the train, you can pop us in your ears to be inspired for that day ahead.

We're going to have a rolling four weekly cycle each month of different style episodes.
1 - A conversation between Elise and Sammy around themes that are coming up in our lives that we're going to explore a little bit more and go a little bit deeper with. You might resonate with what we're going through and maybe feel less alone on your journey.
2 - A guest who has created a life for themself based off of a genuine feeling in their heart to help other people. How do they share their daily inspiration through what it is that they're offering the world. Sharing their nuggets of wisdom to inspire you!
3 - An inspired moment from each of us that will inspire you also. Maybe something you can take not of and put into practice in your own life. It might be. a book recommendation, a podcast or a health hack.
4 - An Inspired practice to help with the positive growth of your mind body and soul. A walking meditation, a journal prompt or health hack that you can easily incorporate into your routine to live fully!

We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Elise - @elise.inspired
Sammy - @stillwithsammy
Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/

Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Welcome to the Inspired to Be Podcast. We can't wait to share all our goodness with you! We are launching on the 22nd March 2023 so make sure you subscribe and follow along on our instagram @inspiredtobe.podcast for updates on NEW episodes.

We hope you love this tiny sneak peek intro episode to give a short burst of our vibe. You can expect a NEW episode from us every Wednesday morning at 5am to lift you up and bring you inspiration to be your best self.

Elise and Sammy x