happified podcast

Audrey Weidman is a woman on a mission.  When personal stress, in the form of negative critical thinking, incited a heart attack with no other signs of cardiovascular disease, she got the message.  It was time to not only teach others how to live in balance, she needed to learn how to share the same kindness and nurturing care to herself. And then her job got tough! 

Overcoming our critical inner voice can take a lot of presence and patience. Through the process Audrey became a student of positive psychology, Certified Stress Mastery Educator with the American Institute of Stress, and a +HeartMath facilitator.  Now her clients include first responders, including the Chicago Police Department, heart attack survivors, ambitious professionals and people who know it’s time to make a change. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The physical harm of negative self-talk 
• The intersection of science and ancient practices 
• The double benefit of asking for help 
• The power of letting go of approval 
• Helpful apps for wellbeing 
• The Insights of positive psychology

Audrey has made her gift, “Seven Self-Love Strategies” available to our listeners! You can download your own copy here: www.audreyweidman.com/selflove   

Jennifer Angel grew up thinking she wasn’t like anyone else she knew, a small town girl dreaming of life in the big city.  Once she discovered the insights of astrology, she understood the passion and vision that she held, and found the courage to follow her dreams to a career in journalism in print media that has led her to write two books and be featured on radio and television shows around the world.  

Now, as an Astrologer and Intuitive Consultant, she helps people thrive in business by harnessing the potential of their true nature, instead of working against it to fit the status quo. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The duality of strengths and “weaknesses” 
• How astrology insights can open your eyes to potential, instead of limitations 
• Why we can’t reach success immediately, and how the journey facilitates discovery 
• Maximizing the “Power Periods”, starting and ending your day 
• The value in honoring the promises that you make to yourself.  

Enjoy Jennifer’s free gift for our audience, and find out how your sun-sign crushes stress! 

“Astrological Stress Solutions: How to Release Stress to Stay in your Zone-Zone”

https://www.jenniferangel.com/Astro-Stress-Solutions-opt-in-page-1  

Talia Dashow is a creativity mentor who guides clients in transforming their life and business with principles of brain plasticity to facilitate exploration and to create new habits so they can feel stronger emotionally, physically, spiritually, and creatively. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The power of play to relieve stress 
• Addressing Imposter Syndrome 
• Engaging with your Inner Critic, and nurturing your Inner Child 
• Why the process of creativity is so much more valuable than the outcome 
• How asking “What if” helps you open to new possibilities 

You can connect with Talia and learn about upcoming events on her website ( https://www.subscribepage.com/talia ) and join her creative community in her Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativityasaspiritualpractice )

Lee Atherton is an end-of-life, grief, and resilience coach who helps people navigate the white waters of grief. Through her work as a first responder chaplain, she recognizes the demands of chaplains, clergy, funeral directors, and first responders who are the first to arrive and then usher people through life’s ending. To support them she has created programs to enhance their own resilience, working proactively to create systems of support before they are needed.  

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Supporting people through all stages of life 
• The importance of caring for the Caregiver 
• Surrounding yourself with people who recognize your value, and who you know you can count on when you need them 
• The importance of having conversations - even and especially when they’re difficult 
• Making the most of the time that we have

Professionals and caregivers will receive precious insights from Rev Lee’s free eBook, "Don't Let the Well Run Dry: A collection of daily wisdom for those who serve others". https://coachrev.activehosted.com/f/13    

And those navigating the overwhelming journey of grief can explore and process their feelings with Rev Lee’s free Grief Journal - https://coachrev.activehosted.com/f/15

Kimberly Dyan Moore helps GenX women rebel against the expectations of others and rediscover who they are, so they can live life on their terms. As a former teacher, she uses her love of art and helping others as a life coach to help resolve burnout, transform stress and feel free to live a life they love. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The lightbulb moment Kimberly experienced during her own health crisis 
• Why Gen X is the “Jan Brady generation” 
• The true and false stereotypes of Generation X 
• The unique challenges that Gen X moms face 
• How burnout differs from stress 
• Why self care isn’t just massages and bubble baths, and what it is
• Why creative play is so powerful at relieving stress

Connect with Kimberly through her website (http://www.genxcreative.com) or Facebook group (http://facebook.com/groups/genxwomenwarriors) 

And get perspective on your current stress level with Kimberly’s guide, “From Burnout to Bliss: Reclaim your Joy Today“ (https://gum.co/jufsE)

Pascal Dubé began facilitating communication between family and friends as a child, and has mastered it in workplaces and now supports parents in her coaching practice, Parent Lead Coaching. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Using journaling to decipher emotions 
• The balance of listening and speaking 
• The benefit of giving our brain time to process 
• Rapid evolution experienced during teenage years 
• How we can model emotional needs and literacy for kids 
• Striking the balance between guidance and judgement 
• The importance of celebrating strengths 

You can connect with Pascale through her Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentleadcoaching )and  her website (parentleadcoaching.com )

And if you would like to connect with Pascale to find out how she can support authentic communication in your family, book a free call: 

https://calendly.com/parentleadcoaching/30-min-free-strategy-session  

Joe Bakhmoutski is a coach, host of the podcast ‘Simplifying Cancer’, and author who shares his story of discovery and resolve that developed through his fight against cancer. 

As a husband and father of a young son, Joe never expected to be dealing with cancer.  Following his diagnosis and during his recovery, he created his own path to optimal health and wellbeing to accompany medical treatment.  He shares his experience and insights in his 3 books, “Finding Hope in Times of Uncertainty: A Guide to Thriving in the Challenging World of Today",  "Simplify Cancer: Man's Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer “, and "Calm Before the Scan: How to Stop Worrying About Cancer Recurrence", filled with tools to restore hope and calm in the midst of chaos. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The value of having clarity on living the life we want, 
• Why it’s important to let family and friends know the best ways they can support us when we need it, 
• How to be your own champion and collect the resources you need in order to thrive, 
• Understanding that change will happen, and how to make peace with it, 
• Finding purpose by looking outward to vide support and solutions to others.

Check out this special video Joe made just for us, sharing his go-to strategy for tackling worry and how his new book can help someone in a challenging time (with links to very special gifts!):

http://www.powertobehappy.com/happified/