Life is a Treasure: Recent Episodes
Michelle Durand
Do you ever feel like LIFE is hard and unfair? You find yourself wondering how you got to that place. You're not alone. We all go through difficult and heartbreaking experiences in life. What matters most, is how we respond and recover from the painful and difficult times. You don't need to struggle and suffer silently any longer. You too can heal and transform from the inside out. This podcast will help you with: INSPIRATION to Encourage, INFORMATION to Empower and IMPLEMENTATION Ideas to Equip YOU...So that you can create a LIFE that IS A TREASURE!! Trials, tests, and traumas can be transformed into powerful testimonies through HOPE, HELP, and HEALING. We hope you'll join us each THURSDAY! You can contact me via my website https://lifeisatreasure.com
I hope this empowers you as much as it has me!!
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https://www.instagram.com/michellemdurand/
You always have RIGHTS as a person!
Life experiences may try to strip us of our basic human rights.
So, reminders such as these are helpful on our journey to find the treasures!
Please come say "Hi" on Youtube at Michelle Maree :)
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When we experience trauma in our lives, we often get trapped without realizing it.
It hurts my heart to meet women in their 20s through 90s who've never released the traumas in their lives and many are deeply depressed by emotions and secrets.
Many never had safe spaces to share those secrets and had to bury them and live trapped by them. Sadly, often those beautiful women are buried with their secrets. But not anymore!!!!
I hope to bring you my own experiences as well as guests willing to share to theirs to help others heal. You are worthy of healing and love!
Sincerely yours,
Michelle Maree'
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In this episode, I share some of my real and raw stories after my divorce and some of the steps that I did to help myself find LOVE again after my DIVORCE.
I know that these are emotional topics and are difficult to hear without being triggered sometimes. Yet, I do not want to avoid them because they are common and can be healed from.
I try to remind myself that triggers are often a dart thrown unintentionally at my heart to show me what areas need more healing ;)
I'd love to hear back from you @ michellemareedurand@gmail.com
xoxo,
Michelle
BOOK: My Single Mom Life by Angela Thomas https://a.co/d/2JViw8P
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One of the most asked questions that I receive is:
HOW do I forgive MYSELF for _______, _________, and/or _________?
SO, I decided to start this NEW year with this great question.
Let's explore what this question really means and the first step to actually fully forgiving yourself for ANYTHING!!
FORGIVENESS is KEY to OUR Freedom and Peace.
Forgiveness is key to being able to forgive others also.
Forgiveness is for OUR benefit, not others.
Let's dive in....
Michelle Maree'
"True TREASURES are Invisible"
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In this FIRST Episode of 2023, I share my REFLECTIONS over the past years of podcasting and the changes that I will try to implement in this NEW YEAR and I hope that you will continue to join me on this incredible journey.
If you'd like to join me on YouTube, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0IgdKpzt8TGi2sbXuAn3w
I'd love to hear from you and add you to my EMAIL NEWSLETTER to keep you updated: michellemareedurand@gmail.com
Thank YOU so much for joining me today!!
xoxo,
Michelle Maree
"True Treasures are Invisible"
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Do you live in chronic, constant pain?
Do you wish you could thrive rather than barely survive?
If I can, you can heal and it is my goal that through this episode, you'll find some HOPE to HELP you HEAL (your relationship with food and your body).
I did not have a good relationship with food and trying to START choosing healthier ones based on the BLOOD TYPE eating plan was a very real challenge for me!
I am offering 10 TIPS to Incorporate Better Food Choices which will help ALL Blood Types.
Once, I started making food choices based on my personal blood type A, my BODY was able to HEAL and I was able to THRIVE rather than BARELY survive day to day.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional and this is solely based on my experiences and knowledge.
*Always consult with your doctor prior to making any changes.
I'd love to hear from you and also if you wouldn't mind, please leave me a rating and review.
Peace, Love, and Joy,
xoxo, Michelle
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Do you feel like a failure? Do you feel alone and that must be why?
I want to share with you my truth through a difficult time in my LIFE.
Because some of my truth may be yours also.
However, I didn't always believe the truth.
I chose to believe the lies that my mind, thoughts, and others were telling me.
The lies keep us in the darkness feeling like we are dying alone!
However, the truth will set us free!!
My vision is that if you are feeling like a failure and down in the pit of pity.
You will be able to hear and believe for yourself and YOU TOO can change
YOUR LIFE also.
My goal is that you will be encouraged and inspired to start taking STEP 1
in the direction of your dreams for your future AND
that you will be able to TREASURE each and every moment of your LIFE!
Where do you want to see yourself in 2030?
Please reach out and let me know!
https://lifeisatreasure.com
Look UP, your RAINBOW is on the HORIZON,
xoxo, Michelle D.
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In this episode, I share about the stages of MOTHERHOOD and my experiences and struggles as a "MOM" on MOTHER'S DAY throughout the years.
https://tearstotreasures.com
We all go through stages of being a mom and I hope to inspire and encourage other moms!
The gift ideas that I mention are:
~Spa Treatment
~Salon Treatment
~Massage (90 minutes)
~Nail Treatment
~Meal Delivery
~Wine Delivery ;)
~Comy lounge clothes
~Child Care
~Books/Journal
~Perfume
~Jewerly
Please let me know what did YOU buy or do for YOURSELF!!!
https://lifeisatreasure.com
Happy Mother's Day,
xoxo Michelle
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Valentine's Day may be challenging for us at seasons in our lives!
In this episode, I hope to inspire you that you are worthy of LOVE unconditionally.
You deserve respect and you were created to be YOU and live a LIFE filled with TREASURES.
If you are currently dealing and healing from a breakup or divorce, I hope that this episode fills you with faith that your future is so much brighter and more colorful than the storm you are standing in.
BE
BE-YOU-T-FULL
YOU,
Michelle xoxo
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I find TREASURES while THRIFTING and I am a RESELLER on POSHMARK.
In this episode, I talk about the benefits of thrifting "RESELL THERAPY".
I share some tips that I use and stories that will inspire you and encourage you to have a positive mindset around "used, hand-me-down, second hand" items.
I'd love to hear from you if you are a Poshmark reseller or buyer and if you have any suggestions for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and the links that I mention are:
Poshmark Closet: https://poshmark.com/closet/thrift4treasure
Poshmark $10 Coupon Code: THRIFT4TREASURE
YouTube Fall Haul Video: https://youtu.be/DB4nGUz4ufY
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0IgdKpzt8TGi2sbXuAn3w
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My heart is heavy at the time of recording this episode as the news has just announced that the FBI has found the remains believed to be the body of Gabby Petito who has been missing.
Gabby was described as a beautiful soul, artistic, and free-spirited. She has a tattoo that says: "Let it be".
As a mother of a 28-year-old daughter, I can not even begin to imagine what her family is going through. I am sharing my thoughts based on the news and videos that I have seen so far.
I am asking you to listen to this episode and join me in prayer for the family and friends of GABBY PETITO!!
In honor of Gabby Petito...
Let it be,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
*Crime Junkie Podcast: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-gabby-petito/
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SELF-HEALING is so important in our lives. Knowing our BLOOD TYPE and how it pertains to our wholeness and well-being is also important in the healing process.
One of the most popular episodes so far is "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" inspired by the book of the same name written by Dr. D'Adamo. So, I decided to create this episode diving deeper into the meaning and importance of our blood types and how eating specifically for our specific blood type can benefit our health and healing.
I hope that this information will inspire you to implement some of Dr. D'Adamo's suggestions and that you can provide yourself with SELF-HEALING and enjoy the many TREASURES of LIFE!!
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I share from my own knowledge and experiences. Please seek advice from your medical professional prior to implementing.
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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I am so happy and grateful to be back from the summer break! I hope you are all doing well.
Life is full of ups and downs and circles! Life takes us in full circles more often.
In this episode, I am talking about those full-circle moments and sharing real and raw examples from my personal life. I hope to encourage and inspire you if you are dealing with difficult times and/or loss of any type.
There is always HOPE. We can find PEACE from our pain and pasts.
We can learn to trust and LOVE again.
Despite our circumstances, we can tap into our JOY.
I hope you enjoy this episode. Please rate and review it if you have a minute.
And share it with someone who may benefit from listening to it.
I appreciate YOU so much and would love to hear from YOU,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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In this episode, I am casually chatting with you over coffee regarding some LIFE and podcast updates. I hope that you can find some TREASURES within my messages that you can implement into your own LIFE.
The other EPISODES that I referred to are:
Self-Care: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-care-is-not-selfish/id1474535076?i=1000464138774
Dealing with Divorce: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dealing-with-divorce-breakups/id1474535076?i=1000486520194
Anxiety: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedom-from-anxiety-full-moon/id1474535076?i=1000486635662
Empty Nest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-yourself-after-divorce-or-loss/id1474535076?i=1000518127265
Thrifting: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treasure-hunting-thrifting-tips/id1474535076?i=1000524991010
My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0IgdKpzt8TGi2sbXuAn3w
My POSHMARK Closet: https://poshmark.com/closet/michestreasures
My ETSY Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeisaTreasureGifts?ref=profile_header
My eBAY Store: https://ebay.com/usr/lifeisatreasuregifts
Thank you for listening and subscribing!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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This episode was inspired by Viktor Frankl's quotes:
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human FREEDOMS - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our FREEDOM."
I go deeper into my thoughts regarding these quotes and how they can change our lives!
I also mention the importance of Self-Forgiveness and that episode is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-is-a-treasure/id1474535076?i=1000466923426
I hope you will find the TREASURES to help you grow through LIFE'S situations and FREEDOM from the past, for the present, and in the future.
Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!
Peace, Love, and FREEDOM,
Michelle Durand
Hostess and Life Coach
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In honor of Father's Day, I wanted to take this time to share how fathers are impacted at times of pregnancy termination or loss. Fathers have feelings too. However, too often they are forgotten about because of how society expects them to toughen up, suck it up, and be a "man". I know personally how difficult the complex emotions can burden men also.
The goal of this special episode is to let men know that they are not alone and that there is help and healing available to them also. The lyrics that I shared from Shelly E. Johnson are linked here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=390005538212511
Please share this episode with anyone you know who may be silently struggling. Also, please share with me the name(s) of your unborn babies and how you decided to honor them.
Happy Father's Day,
Michelle Durand
https://tearstotreasures.com
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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Do you love to thrift? It is something that I am so passionate about!
In this episode, I am sharing WHY I love to thrift, WHERE you can find TREASURES, WHEN is the best times to thrift, and WHAT are some great items to HUNT for. I also share some of my best tips.
I have a YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0IgdKpzt8TGi2sbXuAn3w
where I share my TREASURES from thrifting and Home Decor Tours using the items! I'd love to have you join me there and subscribe.
I hope this episode will inspire you to start TREASURE HUNTING for yourself.
Happy Thrifting,
Michelle Durand
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June is a great time to check in with our yearly goals that we created in January!
In this episode, I will be sharing what goals are, how they help us in our life and tips in achieving set goals using the SMART method. S for Specific, M for Measurable, A for Actionable, R for Realistic, and T for Timely.
Let's get started by Reflecting and Reviewing our Goals and then Rewriting or Realigning to get us on track to end 2021 where we want to be in our LIFE! I hope this will inspire you to create goals and help you to implement your goals to achieve TREASURES in your LIFE!
Happy Goal Setting,
Michelle Durand
Ps. Please reach out to me and let me know what your one (1) goal is for this year!
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This episode is a follow-up to a previous episode #58 that is the most popular download so far. I'll link it here for you to go listen to it before this one for a general idea regarding eating for your blood type: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-right-for-your-blood-type/id1474535076?i=1000499355616
In this episode, I will be diving into eating for Blood Type A. I am sharing my personal story of what led me to find Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo's book "Eat Right for Your Type": https://www.amazon.com/Right-Your-Type-Revised-Updated/dp/0399584161/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
You can find the "cheat cards" here: https://www.bodyredesigning.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=11
The foods we choose to consume can help us THRIVE and survive based on our specific blood types. I find this so interesting and it has truly helped me to HEAL my body in so many ways.
BONUS: Green Smoothie Recipe
1 cup oat milk
1 scoop collagen peptides
1 scoop whey protein with probiotics
1 scoop green superfoods (link below)
1 scoop hemp heart seeds
1 tsp. matcha powder
1 tbs. ground flaxseed
frozen fruit of your choice
Kefir
Blend! ENJOY!!
Greens: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Superfood-Ingredients-Probiotics/dp/B06Y423Z6F?pd_rd_w=XZ5JY&pf_rd_p=ed61186e-0a73-4f70-9288-c08a29fffa70&pf_rd_r=2411107RX62S5WJ0DRJJ&pd_rd_r=c99d3e63-6d4a-47f3-9168-067ccc995693&pd_rd_wg=4mtiz&pd_rd_i=B06Y423Z6F&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_26_t
Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In life, sometimes the things that cause us the most pain are filled with shame attached to them. Shame keeps us suffering in silence making us feel alone which can lead to depression. I lived decades in that situation until I realized that I really wanted to heal which meant dealing with the shame, pain, guilt, and all of the other complex emotions that follow the loss, trauma, or transition of any type.
Whether you have been through or in the midst of those feelings from situations in your life, this episode will help you to not feel alone, to feel understood, and offers hope that you too can find true healing from any loss or pain that you're dealing with in your own life.
I also have an exciting announcement!! I am launching an ebook (digital book) that you can purchase, download, and work with at your own pace in the privacy of your own space. I will be taking you through the grief and healing process and sharing stories as examples from my own life to help you implement the things that you learn in the book. If you would like to the first to find out when it launches, please email me at lifeisatreasurepodcast@gmail.com and I will add you to the ebook launch list.
Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this episode!
Living HOPE,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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Mother's Day is known as a "celebration" honoring mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds. However, not everyone is celebrating this day. In this episode, I am offering tips and ideas for those who may find this day difficult to handle for various reasons.
I hope that it will lift your spirits, inspire you and help you handle this Mother's Day in whatever season of life you are in. And for those celebrating it, Happy Mother's Day!!
Living HOPE,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
FB Groups:
Tears to Treasures https://www.facebook.com/groups/tears2treasures
Life is a Treasure https://www.facebook.com/groups/310092446253919
Links that I mention:
Self-Care https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-care-is-not-selfish/id1474535076?i=1000464138774
Self-Compassion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-compassion-is-healing/id1474535076?i=1000465534132
Miscarriage https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacred-grief-with-tracey-swainson/id1474535076?i=1000470335897
My personal story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tears-to-treasures-michelle-durands-story/id1474535076?i=1000472504347
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This episode is in response to a listener's question and comments regarding being in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable person. She is left feeling frustrated and lonely.
I can truly relate to her experience as I was also in relationships with emotionally unavailable people. The feelings that this brings up can affect all areas of our lives. I share some of the reasons that people become emotionally unavailable and how to relate to them better. Perhaps, you are the one struggling with being emotionally unavailable, I also offer tips in that area.
I hope that this episode will bring clarity around the subject and tips in dealing with emotionally unavailable loved ones or perhaps yourself if you are the one struggling with being available emotionally in your relationships.
Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!
Michelle Durand
Hostess
p.s. If you have a topic or question that you'd like for me to discuss on a future episode, please email me at lifeisatreasurepodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellemdurand
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Have you ever found that you lost yourself from a relationship, divorce, or loss of any type?
Sometimes in life, we neglect our own wants and needs in order to love and serve others. We place their needs, wants, and feelings in priority over our own. Most of the time, we do this as an expression of our love. However, over time we can lose ourselves. We then realize that we don't even know WHO we are anymore, what our role is, and our purpose in life.
I have experienced this many times in my life, but mostly after my divorce of a 15-year marriage with 2 children. In this episode, I will be sharing my story along with practical tips and tools to help YOU discover yourself again after divorce or loss of any type.
I hope that this episode will inspire you with information for you to implement in order to create changes that create a LIFE YOU TREASURE! Please reach out to me and let me know what part of the episode helped you the most and why. I can't wait to hear from YOU!
You are worthy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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In this episode, I am sharing the importance of investing your time, energy, and finances in yourself. Many times in our lives we don't feel worthy enough to do this. However, it is crucial to our personal development of mind, body, and soul. When we invest our time, energy, and money in better ourselves, then we can show up better for those we love and help.
I hope that this episode will inspire you and help you realize that you are worthy of your time, money, and efforts. You are worthy!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess, Life is a Treasure Podcast
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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Life is a Treasure Podcast Episode 072 with Guest, Sherri Somers sharing about Financial Freedom. Sheri is the Founder and CEO of "Your Revenue is My Business". Sherri is an Attraction Coach and Financial Expert using the power of Feminine Energy and Money Mindset. She shares how Faith, Favors, and Finance equals Freedom, Stability, and a Fulfilled LIFE!
Sherri Somers was a single mom, divorcee when she left her career as a Law Enforcement Officer to become a full-time entrepreneur. She also shares with us how she was invited to the White House by President Obama in 2016. You can contact Sherri Somers through her website: https://itssherri.com
This is a great, inspiring, and encouraging episode and we know that you will enjoy it!
Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing,
Michelle Durand
Sherri Somers
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In this episode, I am sharing how to find peace in our finances. I am not a financial advisor or CPA. I am speaking from my own knowledge and experiences in my life. I start with basic financial information and share some of my personal strategies and tips to feel financially secure.
I include quotes and information from experts such as Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman.
*The books that I mention are:
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Kit
https://amzn.to/2QNGN8M
Suze Orman's Women and Money Book:
https://amzn.to/3wpGzVZ
I hope that this episode will give you some tips and suggestions to help you create financial peace in your life!
Happy Easter,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
*I may make a small commission from the book links. Thank you!
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Thank you for listening! In this episode #70, I am talking about anxiety and depression and offering tips and inspiration. I am sharing a post that I wrote on my social media platforms that I received so much feedback from. I realized that so many people are actually struggling with ANXIETY and DEPRESSION which has been increased due to the pandemic/social distancing that we've all been affected by. So, I felt like I would share it here also and go into more detail and share more personal examples to let you know that YOU are NOT ALONE!
I hope that this episode will offer you some inspiration and encouragement!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
Life Coach
https://tearstotreasures.com
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In this episode, I'm sharing about HEALTHY HABITS for MIND, BODY + SOUL. Our goal is to create HARMONY between them. I share some simple tips to help you succeed in creating harmony in all areas of your life. Self-care is a crucial part of this practice. I have an episode pertaining to SELF-CARE if you'd like to listen to that one also: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-care-is-not-selfish/id1474535076?i=1000464138774
I also mention some tools to help you on your journey and one of them is the *Panda Planner:
https://amzn.to/30PUZjq
I hope that this episode will give you some inspiration and ideas to implement to create harmony with healthy habits for your mind, body, and soul. I'd love to hear from you.
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
*I receive a small commission for purchases made through the link, thank you!
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Inspired by my guest podcast episode 067 with Filipe Goncalves, https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/episodes/8071020
in this episode, I am sharing my takeaways and treasures from his story.
I believe that we are all born with dreams inside of us calling and guiding us to fulfill our God-given purpose. We have gifts and talents that help us fulfill our calling to share with the world.
I share stories and examples from my own life in this episode to inspire you to never give up or let your dreams die inside of you. I know that this information will help you to realize that you too can find your purpose and passion in order to create a LIFE that YOU TREASURE!
Please message me and let me know what your DREAM is: https://lifeisatreasure.com
I'd love to hear it and cheer you on!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
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In this episode, my GUEST is Filipe Goncalves. Filipe was born and raised in Portugal. He left his home country to travel the world and expand his knowledge and experiences by working onboard cruise ships as a Health and Fitness Coach. This is when he was first introduced to both business and public speaking. Throughout his years, Filipe was privileged to learn from some of the best in the field and he developed powerful skills and mastered unique concepts that he now uses to teach and help others achieve their dreams.
Filipe shares his personal story of growing up and how his life experiences taught him so many valuable lessons. His story will inspire you wherever you are in your LIFE!! He shares so many TREASURES with us and I know that you will absolutely enjoy this episode!
You can find out more information about Filipe at his website: https://goncalvesconsulting.com
His YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyRWuli7hYGDDsQjFpnUl5Q
You can contact Filipe directly via email at filipe@goncalvesconsulting.com
Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing,
Michelle Durand
Filipe Goncalves
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In many ways, our LIFE is like the seasons of nature. In this episode, I'm sharing my insights into the season of SPRING which is just around the corner. We are entering into a FULL SNOW Moon as well and I talk about the spiritual meaning and significance of this energy.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy creating it.
The website for Tears to Treasures is https://tearstotreasures.com
The book that I mention is *linked here: https://amzn.to/3qYqMdn
My YouTube SPRING Decor video is: https://youtu.be/Pi3TcmEe588
My website for Life is a Treasure is: https://lifeisatreasure.com
My Seasons of Life JOurneY: https://lifeisatreasure.com/about-michelle/
I hope that you TREASURE every season in your LIFE!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess, Life is a Treasure
*I make a small commission when you purchase through the link, thank YOU!!
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In the spirit of Valentine's Day and LOVE, I thought I would take this opportunity to share my Love of GARDENING with you! I hope that it will inspire you to start your own garden. Please join me as we dig into the treasures of gardening. I'd love to hear your thoughts and any other topics that you would like for me to share in the future.
Happy Valentine's Day,
xoxo,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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February is American Heart Month which is a great time to bring awareness of ways that we can increase our heart health and decrease our risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and premature death. In this episode, I share about setting ourselves up for success including self-care. I offer tips to help you implement healthier choices in your daily life and routine. I hope that it will inspire you in some way to make small changes to create a LIFE you TREASURE!
You can watch the Valentine's Home Tour on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5w7yF1t9Bs
Thanks for listening and subscribing,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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In this episode, I am sharing the process of grief and finding the treasures from our tears!
I go through the grief stages that I take my clients through in the healing programs.
I will be sharing how each stage helps us heal emotionally and spiritually from trauma or transitions in life where we have a deep loss. I hope that it will inspire you with hope!
Please email me if you would like to be on the list for the program: tearstotreasures@gmail.com
My website for Tears to Treasures is: https://tearstotreasures.com
You can find the other episodes that I mentioned: https://lifeisatreasure.com
Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
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My guest in this podcast Episode #062 of Season 2 is JEANENE BROWN from Lafayette, Louisiana. I met Jeanene over 10 years ago while I was living there. She attended my in-person ABORTION RECOVERY program, then became a leader with me and also served as a board member for https://tearstotreasures.com
In honor of SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE month, Jeanene is sharing her story which led to her abortion experience. She also shares her struggles that led up to her healing journey and what she is now doing to help other women heal from their past abortions.
Please SHARE this episode with anyone you think it could offer some HOPE, HELP, and HEALING! Please join me in welcoming Jeanene to the show and let us know what impacted you the most.
You can contact Jeanene Brown at her email account: armlouisiana@gmail.com
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand, Hostess
Jeanene Brown, Guest
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 061. In this episode, I encourage you to explore your dreams, goals, and what you would like to accomplish in 2021. I offer you inspiration and real-life examples from my experiences. I invite you to listen in next week for my guest, Jeanene Brown's story of how she overcame her grief after her abortion, her healing journey, and how she helps other women now in her Abortion Recovery Ministry in Louisiana.
You can find out more information regarding my organization Tears to Treasures here:
https://tearstotreasures.com
Also, come say "Hi" on my social media platforms. The links are here:
https://lifeisatreasure.com
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I've put together the highlights from some of the guests in 2020 as a BONUS episode for the year-end! I hope it will offer inspiration and encouragement that we are all on this journey of LIFE together. I also share some words that I wrote especially for YOU as we end 2020 and enter into 2021.
If any of the guests intrigue you and you'd like to listen to the entire episode, you can find them all at https://lifeisatreasure.com under "Listen to the Podcast".
Season 2 will start in a few weeks, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get notified when the 1st episode of 2021 is released. Also, feel free to SHARE any episodes with someone who would benefit from hearing other's similar stories or experiences.
I hope you enjoy it and I'd love to hear from you. I TREASURE every one of you!
Happy NEW Year filled with Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this last episode of Season 1 in 2020, I am sharing my real and vulnerable story that led up to my abortion experience, what I went through for a period of years following it, and how I overcame my guilt, shame, anger, and judgment of others. This is not just for those of us who've been through abortions, it will offer hope and help to any difficult or traumatic experience in life. I share how the negative impact was transformed into blessings!!
I hope that you'll listen and find inspiration from my story to help you in your life to heal your mind, body, and soul. My goal is to be the voice of hope and compassion to all of you who may be experiencing negative feelings or emotional distress from something in your life. You too can transform them into peace and joy through healing those areas. I'd love to help you on your journey. You can reach out to me through my website links.
I will be taking a brief break until mid-January and will be back with a special episode for Sanctity of Human Life 2021. I hope you all have a blessed holiday season and a Happy NEW Year.
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
https://tearstotreasures.com
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Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and grateful. However, this year in 2020, we have experienced so much change and chaos that it may be challenging to be grateful.
I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you to realize that there are always reasons to be thankful. I share some tips and personal struggles and experiences from my own life also. Plus information on how to enter the drawing for the "Treasure Tote" giveaway which will be on 12/3/20 in the next episode, which will be the last for Season 1.
I will resume with Season 2 in January 2021 with Sanctity of Human Life. Now is a great time to catch up and binge listen during the holidays.
Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0IgdKpzt8TGi2sbXuAn3w/featured?view_as=subscriber
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://tearstotreasures.com
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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This episode is inspired by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo's book "Eat Right 4 Your Type" https://amzn.to/3pCUO62
This book has changed my life and how I eat food to fuel and nourish my body and I believe it can do the same for you. I share the different blood types and which foods to avoid or minimize and which foods to eat to help you thrive. Making wise choices regarding the foods we put into our mouths and body helps us to thrive in life, maintain our normal weight, and feel better. Who doesn't want to feel better? I know I do. I've suffered and struggled in the past with severe digestion issues and the information in this book helped me to understand why and how to make changes better suited for me based on my personal blood type: A+.
Dr. D'Adamo also has written a book for each blood type:
Blood Type O: https://amzn.to/36BVKz6
Blood Type A: https://amzn.to/2IHiDsZ
Blood Type B: https://amzn.to/2Kf0ALb
Blood Type AB: https://amzn.to/2IIT4Yn
You can find the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating that I also shared with you here:
https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/
I hope that this episode will give you the inspiration to make changes in your diet, information to choose foods best suited for YOU based on YOUR blood type, and ways to implement them to create lasting changes for you to thrive and TREASURE your LIFE because...
LIFE IS meant to be A TREASURE!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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2020 has been filled with fears, worry, doubts, and negative energy with changes from covid and election confusions. The collective seems to be feeling all of the emotions and energy.
In this episode, I hope to offer you encouraging words, inspiration to live your best life, and ways to increase your FAITH including using the energy of the NEW moon. The goal for all of us should be to let our FAITH be bigger than our fears. It's not always easy and takes practice so, I also will share some tangible tips.
Also, in the spirit of ThanksGIVING, I am giving away a TREASURE TOTE to a pregnant mom filled with newborn necessities and some special gifts for mommy. I share more information in this episode. Please share with your pregnant friends and good luck!
Let your FAITH be bigger than your fears,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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National Stress Awareness Day is the 1st Wednesday in November which is November 4, 2020, this year. This is a day dedicated to identify and reduce stress factors in our LIFE.
stressawarenessday
In this episode, I share about "good" and "bad" stress and how it impacts our mind, body, and soul. I hope to help you identify stressors in your life and offer ideas on how to eliminate and reduce stress. I share stories from my own experiences with too much stress and how it affected my body in serious ways! Then I give you my tips and tools that help me maintain a balance of stress in my daily life. We all have stress, it's up to us how we choose to react to those stressors. My goal is to offer you hope if you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious from the stress around us especially right now in the middle of the pandemic.
The books that I recommend are:
"The Four Agreements" https://amzn.to/33Bqa4g
"Rising Strong" https://amzn.to/3d7g3aj
Letting go of what we can't change or control gives us PEACE,
Letting go of things or people that cause us stress allows us to LOVE,
Letting go of unrealistic expectations especially of ourselves creates JOY!
Living HOPE,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
https://tearstotreasures.com
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Menopause Month is an annual time designated to observe and increase awareness around a topic that is not discussed enough. #notaboo2020
This episode is dedicated to increasing awareness, provide information, and resources regarding menopause. I share stories from my own life experiences with perimenopause through post-menopause, including tips and suggestions to help with this midlife transition that all women go through. The symptoms can affect our lives and relationships drastically. However, menopause is not a disease nor a life sentence, it does end.
I hope that this episode will encourage you as you go through your own journey.
A great website to check out is: https://www.menopause.org/
A few books that I recommend:
"The Wisdom of Menopause" https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Menopause-Revised-Creating-Emotional/dp/0553386727
"The Menopause Solution" https://www.amazon.com/Mayo-Clinic-Menopause-Solution-controlling/dp/0848746759/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+menopause+solution&qid=1602018856&s=books&sr=1-2
Sending you all peace, love, and joy in your journey,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
https://tearstotreasures.com
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October also known as "The Pink Month" symbolized by the pink ribbon. This month is dedicated to increasing awareness around Breast Cancer such as education, screening, treatments, resources, and most importantly support.
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her lifetime.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. It does affect men also.
Breast Cancer is the 2nd leading cancer causing death in women.
The best protection is EARLY detection.
Great informatiive website: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
In this episode, I go into more detail regarding the above facts.
I offer ideas and information to help you have healthy breasts.
Remember, schedule your mammogram or routine screening today.
Sending you all,
HOPE for the Fighters
Peace for the Survivors
Prayers for the Taken,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is on 10/15/20. #PAILRD #pregnancyandinfantlossremembranceday
This is a day set aside to remember our babies that have gone to Heaven too soon due to pregnancy loss and infant death.
In this episode, I am sharing my personal experience with pregnancy loss due to abortion and other information regarding pregnancy losses. I offer inspiration to help you heal and information and ideas to help you honor and celebrate your babies' short lives. The new moon is a great time for new perspectives, new beginnings, and new chapters in our LIFE.
"There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world"
You can find out more information about Tears to Treasures: https://tearstotreasures.com
The organization website that I mentioned is "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" #nilmdts
https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
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Mental Health Awareness Week is October 4-10, 2020.
This is a time to raise awareness regarding mental health issues and illnesses.
We can help stop the stigma and shame that cause silence by speaking out and sharing our stories and struggles with mental health conditions.
In this episode, I share statistics, stories, and suggestions to offer hope, help, and healthy coping skills during mental health struggles.
The resources that are mentioned are the book "The Body Keeps the Score": https://amzn.to/3nsKjRX
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
or call 911 if you are in need of immediate help.
Remember: You are NOT alone even if you FEEL alone!
Reach out for help, people do care!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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https://lifeisatreasure.com
https://tearstotreasures.com
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Welcome to Episode 51! In this episode, I am sharing about how SISTERS are a GIFT to be TREASURED. It doesn't need to be blood, related sister. It could be a friend who is a soul or spiritual sister. Or perhaps a step-sister or sister-in-law (love).
The relationship is the most important aspect. I am sharing stories from my own life in honor of my sister, Stephanie's birthday on October 4. Our journey will most likely have similarities to yours. I also offer tips to build healthier relationships with "sisters" in your life!
I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you to cherish and TREASURE these special women in your LIFE! Please reach out and connect with me. I'd love to hear from YOU. https://lifeisatreasure.com
Until next week....
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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WOW!! I can not believe that this is the 50th episode!! Thank you all who have been here since the beginning, January 2020. This is definitely an amazing milestone for me and I wanted to take some time to acknowledge it and celebrate (the little wins).
In this episode, I share my pre-launch journey including panic/anxiety experience in 2019 that forced me to postpone the launch of this show. I also share how that journey equipped me for today. Life is a journey and it's up to us to seek the joy from it.
One way for us to find the JOY in the JOurneY is to always offer ourselves compassion, as we do for others. Self-compassion is a crucial key to our healing, development, and growth. You can listen to the episode about Self-Compassion here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/2592604-self-compassion-is-healing
Remember LIFE is a JOurneY and JOY is the TREASURE!!
Love, Peace, and JOY,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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Life brings us all pain. Sometimes, physical and other times emotional. Pain is painful and we can find ourselves running from it to avoid feeling the emotions that come with it. However, the feelings are still deep down inside until we deal and heal. Then we are able to let go of the negative consequences and move on with our life to create more peace, love, and joy. In this episode, I go into more detail and also share some of my personal experiences with pain in my own life. I also offer tips and suggestions to help you move from pain to purpose in your life.
You can find more about my experience with abortion and the work that I do at: https://tearstotreasures.com
The full episode as well: http://lifeisatreasure.buzzsprout.com/358646/3389575-tears-to-treasures-michelle-durand-s-story
Self-acceptance is our goal in healing our pain and finding our purpose: http://lifeisatreasure.buzzsprout.com/358646/2871481-self-acceptance-is-powerful
Releasing our shame is also involved in this process: http://lifeisatreasure.buzzsprout.com/358646/5150440-shame-silences-us
http://lifeisatreasure.buzzsprout.com/358646/4904897-karli-kershaw-free-from-shame
You can schedule your FREE 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Looking forward to meeting you and helping you transform your pain to purpose,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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Guest: Karli Kershaw is a Professional Love & Relationship Coach. She specializes in supporting strong, intelligent women heal their heart, feel confident in their skin (and themselves), and go after the life and love they desire. She is an expert in all heart fundamentals: love, life, heartbreak, relationships, and most importantly, the relationship they have with themselves.
In this episode, she shares her personal story that led her to become a coach, WHY so many women carry shame, how to know when we're living in shame, and HOW to set ourselves FREE from shame in our LIFE. You can find out more information and contact Karli at her website: https://karlikershaw.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/karlikershaw/
I hope that this episode will offer you some inspiration and encouragement to know that we all experience shame yet we do not need to carry it around all of our lives. Listen to find out how to release yourself from shame and live a LIFE that is a TREASURE!
You are worthy of freedom,
Michelle Durand and Karli Kenshaw
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In this episode, Michelle Durand shares information and inspiration regarding SHAME in our lives. How and why shame keeps us stuck from healing and moving forward from secrets, situations, shadows, and skeletons in our closets. Learn the difference between shame and guilt and how to process through SHAME in order to create transformation in our self developement and find the treasures in life!
Michelle shares her shameful experiences with:
Tourette Syndrome https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/3747488-tourettes-awareness
Abortion Story http://lifeisatreasure.buzzsprout.com/358646/3389575-tears-to-treasures-michelle-durand-s-story
Divorce https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/4755866
The other episodes mentioned are:
Self-Forgiveness https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/2669305-self-forgiveness-is-freedomYou
Self-Acceptance http://lifeisatreasure.buzzsprout.com/358646/2871481-self-acceptance-is-powerful
Tears to Treasures https://tearstotreasures.com
You can schedule your FREE consultation here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
To enter the giveaway book "I thought it was just me" by Brene' Brown, SHARE this episode and TAG me on Socials. The links can be found at https://lifeisatreasure.com
Thank you so much for listening, subscribing and sharing!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, we are exploring the fourth (4th) agreement from the book, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz available here: https://amzn.to/36FmIaL
The 4th agreement is "Always Do Your Best" and the energy of the FULL Moon on 9/2/20 can help us release and let go of things that are holding us back from our best. We explore what it means to do our best always and offer tips to help us reach that goal.
I hope that this episode will help shed light on those areas where we may be self-judgmental and holding ourselves back by remaining a victim. You can become victorious in all areas of your life thereby creating a LIFE that IS A TREASURE!!
PLUS, don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY for a FREE copy of the book! SHARE your favorite podcast episode and why you loved it, tag me with #lifeisatreasurepodcast to be entered into the drawing. I will create a BONUS episode announcing the WINNER!!
Thank you for listening and participating,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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In this episode, I'll be continuing with the mini-series from the book, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319#
This week we'll be exploring the 3rd agreement, which is "Don't Make Assumptions" and it's such a great one! By practicing this agreement, we can transform ourselves and create a LIFE that is a TREASURE. I hope you enjoy it and implement the ideas.
BOOK GIVEAWAY: FOLLOW Michelle Durand, Life is a Treasure Podcast on Facebook or Instagram. The links are here: https://lifeisatreasure.com
TAG me and SHARE any episode and why you love it!!!
*Your name will be placed in the drawing and I will be creating a BONUS episode reading the comments and announcing the winner at the end of August! Good luck everyone!
Peace, Love, and Joy
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I'll be continuing with the mini-series from the book, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319#
This week we'll be exploring the 2nd agreement, which is "Don't Take Anything Personally" and how we can use the energy of the NEW moon on August 18, 2020, to help us set new intentions for our future using these ideas and new information to transform our lives into one we treasure.
BOOK GIVEAWAY: FOLLOW Michelle Durand, Life is a Treasure Podcast on Facebook or Instagram. The links are here: https://lifeisatreasure.com
TAG me and SHARE any episode and share why you love it!!!
*Your name will be placed in the drawing and I will be creating a BONUS episode reading the comments and announcing the winner at the end of August! Good luck everyone!
Peace, Love, and Joy
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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Inspired by the book, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
In this episode, I explain and explore the FIRST AGREEMENT with you. It is "Be Impeccable with Your Word". Our words are gifts and we have a choice to use this powerful tool to promote wisdom or as a weapon to hurt. We always have a choice!
I hope that the information shared will inspire you to use your WORD with the INTENTION to promote INTEGRITY and create IMMUNITY against more pain and spread TRUTH and LOVE! We should always start with ourselves and I share more about this in the episode regarding SELF-COMPASSION: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-compassion-is-healing/id1474535076?i=1000465534132
Please reach out and introduce yourself to me!! You can find my email, social media links, and all of the other episodes at https://lifeisatreasure.com/listen-to-the-podcast/
Until next week...
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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BONUS Episode to help during this difficult financial time we are experiencing. I hope that this episode will offer some tips, tricks, and tools to help you experience more financial freedom in your life. I'd love to hear your tips as well. Please contact me via my website https://lifeisatreasure.com and my social media links are also there.
The book that I recommend is "The Simple Path to Wealth" (Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, FREE LIFE) by J.L. Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926
If you'd like some assistance with starting your path to financial freedom, please schedule your FREE 1:1 30 minute session with me here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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Anxiety affects most of us at some time or another in our lives. In this episode, I share what anxiety is, the symptoms, and why it is so important to address anxiety and learn healthy coping skills. I also share my personal experiences with anxiety and depression.
I offer tips and suggestions to give you HOPE that you can get better. We can use the energy of the Full Moon to help us release and let go of things that may be causing anxiety. There is always HELP available online. Here are a few suggestions: https://www.7cups.com/ (FREE);
https://www.betterhelp.com/ and https://www.talkspace.com/
A great way to reduce anxiety is to practice yoga and meditation. I invite you to join me in my daughter, Courtney Sprawls' online video call via Zoom. You can schedule here: https://www.themindbodymystic.com/schedule
You can schedule your FREE 1:1 video session with me: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Please join us and introduce yourself in the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Looking forward to meeting you and hearing from you soon!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this BONUS episode, I am sharing about my personal DIVORCE experience that most of us can relate to: the loss of dreams, hopes, future as a family, and the grieving process to experience all of the complex emotions involved.
A book that helped me so much is: https://www.amazon.com/My-Single-Mom-Life-Practical/dp/0785289550
As well as therapy/counseling. There are some great online options also.
You can schedule a FREE 30 minutes session with me here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
I HOPE that this episode will inspire you to HEAL yourself first (self-care is crucial), encourage you to HELP your children deal with their reality through therapy, and instill new hope for a better future in order to create a LIFE that IS A TREASURE again!!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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Forgiveness is the KEY to FREEDOM! However, this key is sometimes very difficult to find.
Forgiveness requires a decision to release our feelings of anger, pain, resentment, and revenge in order to FREE ourselves from this bondage. We CAN let go of the pain from the past to make room for a better future. I HOPE to HELP you do so in order to HEAL.
In this episode, I go into depth about this topic of forgiveness and share about it from my personal life experience. Along with forgiveness, I touch on the importance of self-forgiveness. I created an episode on self-forgiveness that you can listen to here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/self-forgiveness-is-freedom/id1474535076?i=1000466923426
If you'd like to listen to my entire abortion healing journey, it's here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tears-to-treasures-michelle-durands-story/id1474535076?i=1000472504347
You can schedule your FREE 1:1 session at this link: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Please join us in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Looking forward to meeting you!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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This episode is about FREEDOM of MIND and the NEW MOON of July 2020. Freedom is the power and right to act, speak, and think as we want to. Freedom begins in the mind.
Freedom is a State of Mind! I share why it is so important to renew our minds daily and offer some tips to help transform our thoughts, beliefs, old stories and past conditioning.
I share personal examples from experiences in my own life.
Our goal is to have a peace of mind, calm during the chaos, and to tap into our inner joy!
Great books that can help us learn more about this process by Byron Katie:
A Mind at Home with Itself: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Home-Itself-Asking-Questions/dp/0062651609
Loving What Is: https://www.amazon.com/Loving-What-Four-Questions-Change/dp/1400045371/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NU4PQOP128F3&dchild=1&keywords=loving+what+it+is&qid=1592509779&sprefix=loving+what+it%2Caps%2C1416&sr=8-1
The episodes that I mention:
Freedom from the Past: https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/episodes/4047641
Freedom from Fear: https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/episodes/4204748
Self-Forgiveness is Freedom: https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/episodes/2669305-self-forgiveness-is-freedom
You can find more episodes at: https://lifeisatreasure.com and more information about healing: https://tearstotreasures.com
Your FREE 1:1 30 minute session can be scheduled: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Looking forward to meeting you soon and thank you so much for listening, sharing, rating and reviewing!!
Peace, Love, Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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FEAR is a natural, normal, healthy, powerful emotion to protect us from harm or danger.
Yet, there is also an unhealthy fear that prevents us from experiencing LIFE to the fullest. Most often FEAR is: False Evidence Appearing Real.
I love the reminder that FEAR is: Feelings Emotions And Reactions.
In this episode, I explore the many aspects of fear and share personal examples from my own life as well. My goal for you is to increase your peace, joy, and love for yourself, in your relationships, and in your LIFE.
I hope that it will inspire you to replace your fears with faith.
My challenge for you is to:
Don't let FEAR prevent you from living a LIFE that IS A TREASURE!!
My gift to you is a FREE 1:1 30 minute session that you can schedule here:
https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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With the upcoming 4th of July, which represents freedom. I decided to create episodes this month around the topic of FREEDOM. In this episode, I am starting with FREEDOM from the PAST. The past usually holds us back from living a LIFE that we can TREASURE!
The key to FREEDOM from our PAST is usually the forgiveness of others and especially self-forgiveness. I share examples and my real-life experiences in finding freedom from the past. I created an episode on self-forgiveness and you can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-forgiveness-is-freedom/id1474535076?i=1000466923426
If you'd like to listen to the episode regarding miscarriages, you can find it here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacred-grief-with-tracey-swainson/id1474535076?i=1000470335897
I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you to practice more forgiveness and self-forgiveness in your lives.
If you need any support you can reach out to a free service here: https://www.7cups.com/
I am also offering my listeners a FREE 1:1 session as a "Thank you" gift to get you started on your path to FREEDOM from your PAST. You can schedule your session here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Happy 4th of July and Happy FULL Moon,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I go into more details of the healing process of grief especially for Fathers in honor of Father's Day. Men often try to cope with loss of unborn or born children by avoiding the issue, denying their feelings, and repressing their emotions. These coping strategies only prolong the healing process. I go through each stage of healing grief and give examples. We explore the difference between grief and mourning.
I hope that this episode will offer you inspiration and information to help you along your journey. The book that I mention can be found here: https://afathersilentcry.com/products/
You can schedule your FREE 1:1 session through this link: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Thank you so much for listening, sharing, subscribing, rating and reviewing this podcast to help others find it!
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I am sharing how FATHERS are often FORGOTTEN during a pregnancy termination or loss of any type involving their children. Society expects them to be strong, suck it up, and don't cry. This is unhealthy and unfair! Men have a right to grieve and should have the space to do so without being judged or condemned. They have feelings also. They may not always have a say in the decision and often things are out of their control. However, they do have the right to feel and express their emotions. I share my personal story regarding my decision to abort and how this impacted the father of our baby. You can listen to my full story on this episode "Tears to Treasures": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tears-to-treasures-michelle-durands-story/id1474535076?i=1000472504347
In working with women and men in the healing process for over 20 years, the most challenging stage is with self-forgiveness and I've created episodes on that topic as well and you can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-forgiveness-is-freedom/id1474535076?i=1000466923426 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deborah-quirke-self-forgiveness-is-healing/id1474535076?i=1000467618866
I also share how the upcoming NEW MOON energy can help bring changes to our lives.
The books that I mention are: https://afathersilentcry.com/products/ and http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/healing-a-father-s-heart/147230
You can schedule your FREE 1:1 session with me here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, sharing, rating, and reviewing this podcast as this helps others find it!
Happy Father's Day,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I am sharing about Father Daughter relationships. A father has a significant role in a daughter's life. However, we live in an unperfect and unfair world. Things don't always go as planned or as they should be. I share the importance of a healthy father-daughter relationship. I offer tips to fathers such as how to nurture emotionally, support physically, healthy boundaries and so much more. These skills and care help daughters grow up to become independent, self-sufficient women who clearly know their identity and believe in herself and that she is deserving of respect, honor, and unconditional love always.
I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage fathers and daughters. I'd love to hear your feedback and questions for future episodes. As always, thank you for listening, rating, reviewing, sharing, and subscribing to this podcast.
Love, Peace, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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Tourettes Awareness Day is on June 7, 2020. In this episode, I am bringing attention and awareness to what Tourette Syndrome is and is not. I share some of my personal experiences living with Tourettes myself. I offer suggestions to help those you love who also have TS. Self-compassion is a huge part of dealing with this condition and I have an episode that I encourage you to listen to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-compassion-is-healing/id1474535076?i=1000465534132
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition that may also include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Anxiety. I also have an episode regarding Mental Health Awareness that I share more about these topics and more that you can listen to here: https://lifeisatreasure.com/listen-to-the-podcast/
You can find the poem "A Tourette Poem" by Britney Wolf here: https://tourette.org/a-tourette-poem/
As a thank you for listening to my podcast, I am offering a FREE 1:1 Mentorship Session. You can schedule yours here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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Episode 33: Tea Time Treasures at the FULL moon in Sagitarrius on June 5, 2020, which is also called the Strawberry Moon or the Rose Moon. It's a great time to allow the illumination of the FULL moon to show us what we can RELEASE and/or PURGE from our lives as we embark on a new normal post-pandemic. We will also be in a Lunar Eclipse.
I hope that you can soak in the bright rays on the night of the FULL Moon and listen at the end for the Strawberry Moon Prayer. It's beautiful!
Be Enlightened,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I am introducing you to Nikki Johnson. Nikki is an Infertility Survivor and Wellness and Mindset Mentor. She helps women and men live a full LIFE with simple wellness tools. She is the founder and CEO of Reve Empire. Nikki also has a podcast called Power of Positive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-positive-podcast/id1504165120
We invite you to join us in this conversation of real and raw experience with INFERTILITY and how to find the silver lining in times of disappointment, heartache, and trials.
Nikki shares her painful stories to help others know that they are not alone. Her story is very powerful and positive!! We know that you will enjoy listening and finding inspiration and encouragement. You can also find out more information about Nikki Johnson at her website: http://www.fitwithnikki.com
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle Durand, Hostess
Nikki Johnson, Guest
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Mental Health Awareness week is 5/18-5/24/2020. During this worldwide pandemic, it is extremely important to be mindful of our Mental Health. The theme this year for Mental Health Awareness is "Kindness". Such a timely reminder! In this episode, I share my personal experiences with Mental Health and some tips and suggestions for all of us.
If you are interested in Yoga or joining a Yoga class online, please visit my daughter, Courtney Sprawls' website: https://www.themindbodymystic.com/schedule
I would like to invite you to join my private FB group for women who've experienced abortions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tears2treasures
I would love to have you join my public FB group for listeners of this podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatreasurepodcast
I am offering my listeners a FREE 30 minute 1:1 mentorship session: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast?month=2020-05
Looking forward to meeting you soon,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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The NEW moon in May will be on May 22-23, 2020 depending on where you are in the world.
As most of us may be experiencing "quarantine hangover", the energy of this NEW moon can offer us a time to reflect, refocus, and reset NEW intentions. We will be entering a NEW time in the world and it will look different than pre-pandemic. This episode encourages us to have an open mind to find opportunities despite the obstacles.
When we change our mindsets, we can change our lives and this helps others change theirs also. I hope that this episode will encourage, inspire, and invite you to reflect, refocus, and reset NEW intentions for your NEW life ahead. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback for upcoming episodes.
Next episode #31 will be "Mental Health Awareness" and it will help us cope in healthy ways despite what is going on around us out of our control. We can all learn to be kind to our minds. You can connect with me and find all of the episodes at: https://lifeisatreasure.com
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I am joined with Ashley Bugge. Ashley knows triumph and tragedy. "Life life with no bucket list" was her husband, Brian Bugge's motto. But when Brian, a naval officer, sailboat captain, and loving father, tragically perished in a scuba diving accident, Ashley would face the challenge of his absence alone in the middle of the Pacific, pregnant with their third child! https://livingreefmemorial.com/
As a Gold Star spouse, Ashley Bugge has been featured in Navy Times, The Huffington Post, USA Patriotism, The News Tribune, Military.com, the Army Wife Network, and many more. She will be sharing with us her real and raw experiences of her she turned her greatest tragedy into worldwide inspiration. She truly does have a Tears to Treasures story!
Ashley Bugge persisted through the pain and found solace in writing about her husband and the love he shared with his family. Her book "Always Coming Back Home" will be available for pre-order on 5/19/2020: https://www.ashleybugge.com/my-book
We hope that this episode will encourage and inspire you to...
Live life with no bucket list,
Michelle Durand and Ashley Bugge
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This episode is dedicated to all of the Mothers in honor of Mother’s Day on May 10th, 2020 and the Full Moon on May 7, 2020.
Some of us are Mothers with children on Earth, some of us are Mothers with children in Heaven, some of us are Mothers with both, some of us are Mothers in our heart longing for children or still grieving the children that are no longer with us. We are ALL still MOTHERS!! I want to remind you of that...I want to offer you HOPE...I want to share stories that will HELP you to know that you are never alone and most of all I want to inspire you to find inner HEALING!
LINKS:
Miscarriage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacred-grief-with-tracey-swainson/id1474535076?i=1000470335897
Abortion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tears-to-treasures-michelle-durands-story/id1474535076?i=1000472504347
Adoption: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danny-j-johnson-the-adoption-story/id1474535076?i=1000473141393
Single Mom: https://www.buzzsprout.com/358646/episodes/3506173-ashley-bugge-always-coming-back-home
Book: https://www.ashleybugge.com/my-book
Self-Forgiveness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-forgiveness-is-freedom/id1474535076?i=1000466923426
Self-Acceptance: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-acceptance-is-powerful/id1474535076?i=1000469612011
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tears2treasures
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast/
GIFT (Free 30 Minute session): https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast/30min?back=1&month=2020-05
**Please help me spread the messages of hope, help, and healing by SHARING this podcast, RATE, and REVIEW it to help others find it and want to listen to it.
Thank you so much for listening!
Happy Mother's Day,
Michelle Durand
Hostess, Life is a Treasure**
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In this episode, I am joined with Danny-J Johnson aka "Danny-J" from The Best Life Podcast. Danny-J shares her personal story of being an abortion-minded, suicidal pregnant teen, and how her life directed her to place her baby for adoption.
Danny-J is real, raw, and doesn't hold back in her pursuit of sharing her story and helping others rewrite their stories. She helps shine a bright light on those who have a story to share as she leads by example in sharing experiences that most of us go through yet don't talk about. Her website is http://dannyj.com
I know that this episode will inspire and encourage you. Danny-J has shared her adoption story and follow-up episode on The Best Life Podcast and you can listen to them here: https://thebestlifenow.libsyn.com/ep-18-the-adoption-story and
https://thebestlifenow.libsyn.com/ep-19-life-full-circle
Danny-J Jonhson is also the Founder of The Happiness Diet https://www.thehappinessdiet.com/happiness-diet-program
and Find the Money Project https://www.findthemoneyproject.com
The best way to get in touch with Danny-J Johnson is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjdotcom
Thank you so much for listening, sharing, rating, and reviewing!!
Michelle Durand and Danny-J Johnson
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In this episode #26, I am sharing my personal real and raw story of my unplanned pregnancy, ending in abortion, my healing journey and my vision. My mission is to offer hope, help and healing tips to those facing an unplanned pregnancy and/or abortion/post-abortion. Please share, rate and review this episode to help others find it.
I also offer a FREE 30 minute 1:1 session as a "Thank YOU" gift for Mother's Day!
Please schedule here: https://calendly.com/lifeisatreasurepodcast?month=2020-04
You can also find more information and join the FREE private Facebook group for women who've experienced abortions and are seeking support and community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tears2treasures
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
https://lifeisatreasure.com
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"Tea Time Treasures" NEW Moon episode #25. As the NEW moon approaches on April 23, 2020, and we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, it's a great time to:
Set NEW INTENTIONS
Start NEW INTERESTS
Seek NEW INCOMES
Sift INFORMATION
*Select INFLUENCES
I explore these ideas and offer tips and examples of each in this episode.
I also share a favorite tea and tarot card!
I offer this CHALLENGE: "Sit in MEDITATION and allow your IMAGINATION to guide your INTUITION with INSPIRATION that will bring you INSIGHT in order to MANIFEST a LIFE that YOU TREASURE! Please share your insights with me at https://lifeisatreasure.com
I also invite you to listen to my daughter's episode #24: Courtney Sprawls~Mind Body Mystic and join us for her online YOGA classes at: https://www.themindbodymystic.com/schedule
Thank you so much for listening. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you all over the world.
Sending you light, love, peace, and JOY,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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In this episode, I am joined with my daughter, Courtney Sprawls. Courtney is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Teacher and she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Psychology. Courtney is also the founder of Mind Body Mystic with the mission to help people uncover the layers that are holding them back from optimizing their health, relationships, and their lives! In her practice as a Holistic Wellness Coach, she offers guidance, spiritual rituals, and mindfulness practices to help people illuminate the truth inside of themselves, connect to their intuition which allows them to see themselves as the radiant gem that they are! She aims to empower them to have the ability and confidence to heal by giving them spiritual support, knowledge and practical tools to do so. Courtney believes and teaches that we are all worthy and deserving of an abundant life that brings us unlimited JOY!
Courtney will be sharing her experiences and journey that led her to where she is now. You will learn so much by listening to her wisdom and knowledge. She also invites you to join her online in her yoga classes at https://themindbodymystic.com
She also has a great book recommendation: "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life" by Eddie Stern. You can find it here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07D2C5JGJ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_oCNJEbKAMW4WG
So, get comfy and let’s listen to Courtney’s story and how yoga and meditation can help YOU to create a LIFE that you TREASURE!!!
We hope that this episode will offer you some inspiration, information and implementation ideas that you can begin today. I invite you to reach out to Courtney Sprawls on her website https://themindbodymystic.com and on IG: https://instagram.com/csprawls and https://instagram.com/mindbodymystic
Also, sign up for her online yoga class or one of her at-home fitness programs at https://themindbodymystic.com/fitness-programs We hope to see you there!!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Courtney Sprawls
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In this episode, I shared the poem "And The People Stayed Home"
https://womenyoushouldknow.net/fact-people-stayed-home-viral-poem-kitty-omeara-2020/
I also share my personal experience with therapy and online therapy. The online therapy companies that I mention are:
https://betterhelp.com
https://talkspace.com
https://mdlive.com
I listed suggestions from A-M to offer coping tips:
A. Accept your feelings.
B. Believe in the best outcome.
C. Cry when you need to.
D. Don't focus on things out of your control.
E. Express your emotions in healthy ways.
F. Forgive yourself for putting stress and pressure on yourself.
G. Ground yourself: 5 things you can SEE, 4 that you can FEEL, 3...HEAR, 2...SMELL and;
1 thing that you TREASURE in your LIFE!
H. Honor yourself where you are.
I. Inhale for 5 seconds, hold for 3, exhale for 7 seconds.
J. Journal your thoughts, concerns, worries, feelings and what you are grateful for.
K. Keep in contact with loved ones.
L. Laugh as often as possible.
M. Move your body!!
I invite you to my daughter, Courtney Sprawls' online yoga class.
You can sign up: https://www.themindbodymystic.com/schedule
Next episode #024 on April 16, 2020, my daughter, Courtney Sprawls will be my special guest!! She will be sharing her training journey in Bali with Hatha Yoga and how yoga can be extremely beneficial during this season of our lives dealing with this pandemic.
I hope that you all stay safe and strong!
HAPPY EASTER,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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April's FULL Moon is a SUPER moon and a PINK moon. It is also the FULL Moon prior to EASTER Sunday. In this episode I share a tarot card to offer inspiration, a reading "What If" from https://gurpreetkgill.com/what-if/ to shed insight into the pandemic (COVID-19) affecting the world right now and information to encourage you if you are struggling to find peace during this pandemic. I also invite you to listen to my dear friend, Tracey Swainson's guest episode #21 that I released on April 2, 2020 "Sacred Grief". You can find more information regarding her work that she does with women grieving their loss from miscarriages at https://traceyswainson.com. If you are someone you know is suffering from past abortion experiences, I invite you to visit https://tearstotreasures.com
I hope you are all staying safe and strong! This too shall pass and we will all have learned so many lessons. Please reach out to me if you need prayer or support during this time.
Happy Easter,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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Miscarriage can cause so many different emotions from guilt, shame, anger, disappointment and more. It's extremely important to allow yourself to have space and time to feel the feelings, work through them and learn healthy coping methods. In this episode, my guest, Tracey Swainson shares her personal story of multiple miscarriages and how she learned to heal from them. Tracey is an intuitive grief mentor and energy healer. Her work aims to increase awareness of the grief healing journey and to hold space for the emotional and spiritual well-being of those ready to make peace with their unresolved grief. It was her own healing journey of multiple miscarriages that fully birthed her sacred work. The grief work that she facilitates focuses on energy healing, mindful practices, and soulful rituals, so they can create a sacred relationship with their loss, while finding a new way to embrace life. You can find out more information at https://traceyswainson.com and Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sacredgrief
We hope that you'll be inspired and encouraged whether you have been through miscarriage experiences or know someone who has. Please help us by sharing this episode with them. You just never know how much that one simple act could impact their entire life! We'd love to hear from you and how this episode has touched you. Our goal and mission is to help everyone learn to create a LIFE that IS A TREASURE through hope, help, and healing!
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle Durand and Tracey Swainson
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Self-Acceptance is crucial to healing and to our relationship with ourselves and others in our life. Lasting and meaningful transformations can only happen from a place of self-acceptance of who we truly are and where we are in our lives.
In this episode, I share some of the struggles we may have with accepting ourselves and some inspiration to help us in our continual journey of self-acceptance. When we learn to accept ourselves, we gain our power back!
I'd love to hear your feedback and questions. Please connect with me in our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatreasurepodcast/about/
You can listen to other episodes at https://lifeisatreasure.com
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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This is a bonus mini-episode called Tea Time Treasures created around the NEW and FULL moon each month. This episode is for the NEW Moon on March 24, 2020, which is a great time to turn inward, clear false perceptions or accusations, tap into your own inner knowing (your intuition) in order to make positive changes and embrace fresh, NEW opportunities for your future! You are worth it no matter what you've done or what's been said about you. The truth is you are worthy of healing and unconditional love always!
I hope that this episode will inspire you in some way. I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out to me on my website https://lifeisatreasure.com or visit the Facebook Group: Life is a Treasure Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatreasurepodcast/ Please come say "hi" and introduce yourself to me. I'd love to meet you there.
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle Durand
Hostess
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I am joined with my guest, Clarissa Romero who is the Founder of Beauty from Ashes~Overcoming Abuse and Surviving Narcissism. She is also a blogger for broken women who have been abused by a significant other, a family member or a friend. She helps them to get through their tough situations by encouraging them that it can and will get better! She knows first hand that it is possible after recovering from a narcissist relationship. She shares her stories, testimony and experiences of living in this type of situation, how to get out and offers hope to others who have inner wounds from emotional abuse to seek help and healing! You are not alone and you are going to survive. We also discuss how this affects your self-worth and how to restore it after abuse. We hope that you can gain awareness and understanding of these types of situations and can learn how to help those who feel like there is no way out. Please feel free to share and help us spread the awareness and information to those who may be in the middle of or recovering from a narcissistic relationship.
You can find more informaiton and reach out to Clarissa at her website https://beautyfromashes.site
You can also listen to other episodes at https://lifeisatreasure.com
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle and Clarissa
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As we are all aware, the world is experiencing a pandemic. This situation is changing our world and our life. In this bonus episode, I hope to offer you some inspiration during this time of insecurities, information to help boost your immune system and ideas to implement into your daily life to find the treasures during these trials. Times such as these affect our mind, body, and soul. Yet, this too shall pass and we will become stronger through it. We can choose faith over fear, sanity despite scarcity, affirmations during anxiety and most importantly, peace during this pandemic. Please reach out and let me know how I can pray for you or help you at https://lifeisatreasure.com
Stay safe and strong!!
Michelle Durand
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Do you struggle with SELF-WORTH? Do you feel less than and that you don't deserve better? Do you believe that the choices you've made have caused you to punish yourself and not deserve forgiveness of yourself? If so, I encourage you to listen to this episode in the series: Treasure Yourself. It is possible to restore and regain our self-worth. I know this because I struggled so many times with the same issues...not feeling worthy of this or that and especially not worthy of forgiveness to myself due to choices that I made that hurt myself and others. You are not the choices that you have made and you are not who others say you are. Your self-worth does not change! Our beliefs and stories that we tell ourselves cause us to think that we are less worthy. Perhaps you are a people pleaser or you neglect your own needs and desires. Maybe you don't strive for better and you're barely surving. It is my hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you to realize that others shouldn't influence or determine your self-worth. I am sharing tips and suggestions to help you increase your self-worth and realize that you are worthy no matter what, always! I'd love to hear your feedback and questions that you may have. You can contact me and listen to other episodes at https://lifeisatreasure.com
Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle Durand
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The full moon on March 9, 2020 is a Supermoon and also called "Worm Moon". I find these facts so interesting and I hope that you do also. Earth and nature are always talking to us and giving us messages if we are open and aware. The beginning of spring is upon us and it is a great time to use the illumination of this Full Supermoon to help us see what "can of worms" or areas in our life need forgiveness. Self-Forgiveness is extremely important to allow room for healing in our mind, body, and soul. Forgiveness is for OUR good, not others. It helps us set ourselves FREE and find peace from our past.
I hope that you enjoy this mini-episode of Tea Time Treasures and I'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to me through my website at https://lifeisatreasure.com
PEACE, LOVE + JOY,
Michelle Durand
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I am joined with my guest, Deborah Quirke a Psychic Kinesiologist in Newcastle NSW, Australia. Deborah is an exceptionally gifted healer who has 15 years experience specializing in supporting women and men to FIND THEIR VOICE after experiencing abortion, miscarriage, sexual trauma, divorce, unhealthy relationships, bullying, grief, addiction, depression, coma, speech disorders - to feel love and acceptance for self.
Having experienced adoption, sexual trauma, abortion, and addiction herself. Deborah knows how debilitating shame can be. She can authentically say "you can heal" because she has, which has enabled her to support countless men and women to heal their pain.
Deborah shares her personal stories as well as her experiences, knowledge, and wisdom. This episode will shed so much light on the dark areas of our lives that keep us stuck in bondage. Our hope is that you can find inspiration and encouragement to seek your own inner healing from whatever experiences you've had in your past or are currently going through. You are worthy of healing and finding freedom from the past and be able to move on to enjoy a life that you treasure!
We hope that you can transform your pain into power, your fear into courage and your stress into growth. You can find out more information and contact Deborah at her website https://deborahquirke.com as well as IG @deborah_psychickinesiology
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Peace, Love and Joy,
Michelle and Deborah
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Self-forgiveness is not a feeling, it is an act of our will. In this episode, I share some personal stories of how difficult forgiving myself has been many times in my life. I explain what it means to forgive ourselves, why it is important and offer tips to help you forgive yourself for the choices, mistakes and/or regrets in your life. It is a process and practice but it is NOT impossible. We all deserve and are worthy of forgiving ourselves. I share the difference between guilt and shame. If you struggle with regret, guilt, shame, self-condemnation, then this episode is for you! You are not alone. I hope you'll join me and please reach out to me https://lifeisatreasure.com and let me know your thoughts and any idea topic ideas that you would like for me to talk about on the show. Self-forgiveness is the key to freedom in our mind, body, and soul. I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you to let go of the past, let yourself off the shame-based hook in order to heal and move on to create a life you treasure!
PEACE, Love, and Joy,
Michelle
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Recognize your hurts, release your shame and reclaim your voice are the main themes in Daphne V. Smith's book "What's Your Scarlet Letter?" Daphne joins me for a deep, real conversation discussing areas of our lives that have caused us pain, shame and even silenced us. Daphne helps women take off their masks in order to live free, secure and empowered. She helps them break free from traps and lies, embrace healing and hope and transform into a life of truth. I share how my past abortion experience left me feeling like I was wearing a big red scarlet letter "A" and then I added a "D" after a divorce. So whether you or someone you know has been hurt by abortion, abuse, bullying, divorce, infidelity or miscarriage, this conversation will offer hope, help, and healing! We'd love to hear your feedback and how it's helped you in your situations. Daphne was so generous and has a gift for you, a free chapter of her book!!! You can redeem it at https://daphnevsmith.com/treasure
We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it to help spread hope and healing!!
Thank you so much,
Michelle and Daphne
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The NEW moon in Pisces is February 23, 2020 and this is a great time for planning and seeding our intentions. It's a NEW year for a NEW you at a NEW moon! I share a personal story regarding my divorce and the challenges that I had to overcome including learing how to forgive myself for the guilt that I had from causing pain to my children. We all go through challenges and struggles but what matters most is that we get up, learn the lessons, forgive others and ourselves in order to let go and move on! I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you that no matter what choices you've made or what's been done to you, you too can find forgiveness and healing. Please visit https://lifeisatreasure.com for other episodes and https://tearstotreasures.com for more information regarding forgiving yourself and healing after abortions.
Happy Mardi Gras!!
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Self-Compassion allows us to heal from pain and grief. It affects how we relate to ourselves and our situations or experiences. We can choose to hold ourselves prisoner or we can choose to offer ourselves compassion. Without self-compassion, we may stay stuck in pain and suffering which prolongs our grieving process and our healing. It is possible to break the bad habits of self-criticism and self-judgment and transform them into more grace, kindness, understanding, and acceptance for the mistakes that we've made and the decisions that caused others pain. My hope is that this episode will encourage you that no matter what storm or season of life you are in now, you can find the strength and courage to look within and see how strong, beautiful and deserving of self-compassion you are. I encourage you to allow the treasures to emerge from the tears https://tearstotreasures.com I believe in you and you can do it! You can transform your LIFE into a TREASURE! https://lifeisatreasure.com
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Love Languages is inspired by the book: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. As Valentine's Day approaches on February 14, I thought it would an opportune time to share the importance of Love Languages in our relationships and lives. People speak different love languages. To have the best relationships in our lives, we must learn the language of those with whom we wish to communicate. This is an emotional love language that helps us feel appreciated and loved unconditionally. We all express and experience love in different ways. The five love languages are: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. In this episode, I share about each one and ways to express and experience them more in our lives with those we treasure most. I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to hearing from you!! You can visit my website https://lifeisatreasure.com to connect with me via my social media links.
Happy Valentine's Day xoxoxo
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The FULL moon will be February 9, 2020, which is a Sunday. A full moon is a great time for change and transformation in our lives. It illuminates light into the dark areas that are interfering with our personal and spiritual advancements. Once we allow this light in, we begin to see ways or things that are blocking or holding us back and it's easier to let them go. We can forgive, release and surrender in order to heal and move on with our lives. I also share a personal journal entry regarding my past abortion experience in hopes to encourage you that no matter what decisions or mistakes you've made, you can allow those tears to be transformed into treasured memories. You can find out more information regarding abortion healing at my website https://tearstotreasures.com and other podcast episodes including links to my social media accounts at https://lifeisatreasure.com
I'd love to hear from you and please share this episode with someone who may need encouragement and inspiration at this time. Until next time, peace, love, and joy!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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In this episode, I am joined with Jo Ridley, the founder of The Body Talks https://thebodytalks.online Jo helps people feel healthy and safe in their bodies. She helps them recover and avoid burnout so that they can increase their impact in the world. Jo helps people to slow down, reconnect to their body wisdom and live more harmoniously with themselves and nature. She helps those who desire to feel full of energy, strong, relaxed and healthy in their body. Jo is an educator and facilitator with over a decade's worth of experience guiding groups all over the world, including Scotland, Africa, and South America and creating programs as the Education Manager at a center of transformation. She has experienced varying degrees of ill health her whole life, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for an entire year. Then, she decided to start listening to her body instead of seeing it as a problem that needed to be fixed. If you're struggling will illness or fatigue, this episode will offer you hope and encouragement that you can also heal from the inside out and begin to treasure your life again!
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In this episode, I share what SELF-CARE is and what it is NOT and how to implement it more in our lives. Self-care is our responsibility and we all need it for our mind, body, and soul to be healthy. Self-care promotes healing and wellness in our lives. We can make a choice to prioritize ourselves and not feel guilty once we realize that in order to take care of others to the best of our ability, we need to practice healthy self-care habits in our own lives. I hope you enjoy this episode and please reach out to me and let me know if it has helped you in some way to create a mindset and life that you treasure! You can find my social media links at https://lifeisatreasure.com
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The first NEW moon of 2020 is January 24th and this is a great time to start the new year and new decade with the energy of this moon. It's time to release the old beliefs, habits, and behaviors that no longer serve us and replace them with NEW fresh insights, habits and healthier choices. This NEW MOON will give you more energy to reach your goals, resolutions, and intentions that you set for yourself in order to create a life that you treasure daily. Release, let go and learn to go with the flow of your life. I hope that you enjoy this episode and share it with others to offer insight, inspiration, and information. We all deserve a life that we treasure!
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Rewiring our thoughts is key to setting our minds free from anger, guilt, shame, and grief. We often believe thoughts and stories that are not the truth. We've heard and thought these things since we were very young and they hide in our subconscious minds. In the episode, I am joined with Cait Gossmann-Bond, Intuition Coach and Founder of Rewired for Joy. https://www.rewiredforjoy.com/ and we'll be discussing mindset, feeling like a "victim" and how to find joy in the midst of pain, plus so many more gems. We hope that you enjoy the show and would love to hear your take-aways, feedback, and suggestions for more topics. You are a treasure to us!! Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing!!
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Sanctity of Human Life Day is recognized on January 19, 2020, Sunday.
In this episode, I share WHAT this day represents, WHEN and WHY it was established and HOW we can participate and acknowledge this National Sanctity of Human LIFE day.
I offer hope, help and healing information to anyone who is grieving the loss of life from abortion, miscarriage, stillborn or any other ways. You can find more information at my website: https://tearstotreasures.com
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Series: Treasure Yourself
Self-Awareness is key to understanding our emotions, feelings, actions, and reactions.
In this episode, I share personal examples of how becoming self-aware has helped me heal my mind, body, and soul and transform my life. You will be inspired and challenged to join me on this journey of becoming more self-aware to allow space and time for healing and transformation in our lives.
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In this episode, I will be introducing myself and sharing some of my personal stories.
I will talk about the vision, mission, and goal for this podcast...our podcast!
Thank you so much for listening and your support. I am looking forward to our journey together to create lives that we treasure even after loss, abortion, abusive relationships, divorce, and even transitions. Please rate and leave a review! I'd love to hear from YOU!
The website links are: https://lifeisatreasure.com and https://tearstotreasures.com
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