Don't Rush Me: Recent Episodes
Maria Spear Ollis
Don’t Rush Me is the podcast about purposefully creating more ease in your mind, body, and business. No one likes to rush through a meal, rush out the door, or rush to get ready. So why would we rush into work? You'll walk away from each episode with a little way to incorporate more ease or slowness to your life. It’s the small, easy things that can make a huge impact on our minds, bodies, and businesses.
Here's another sneak peek at a recent Creative Soul Sisterhood meeting, this time on the body-focused theme of EASY WAYS TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM.
This meeting focused on taking your body from fight-or-flight mode to rest-and-digest mode.
Listen and learn:
- The science and biology behind what exactly happens when your nervous system is triggered
- Why constant fight-or-flight mode doesn't do you any favors
- An easy breathing practice that can help you
- How plants and oils can regulate your nervous system
THE PANELISTS:
Monica Baker is a coach through her business Unleashed , a holistic realtor through Zach Taylor Real Estate, and Pause-certified breathwork facilitator. Monica empowers those who are done efforting their way to success to lay down their armor, reclaim their power, and unleash their limitless life.
Monica walked us through the power of breath and her favorite ways to reset her nervous system.
Check Monica out on instagram here.
Maytanee Campbell is a trustworthy friend for all things essential oils, minimizing your toxic load, and chatting about the importance of 💩! (Check her out on Instagram here.)
Maytanee has been in various helping professions since 2008 and currently serves as the Office Manager at Nashville Brain and Body, an integrative health center in East Nashville.
Her big passion is educating others about toxins and the detoxification process, so they can make the most informed choices for their personal wellness. She wants you to feel empowered and confident to advocate for your needs.
Maytanee taught us about the power of plants as a means of regulating our nervous systems.
Dr. Rebecca Batchelor is a chiropractor specialized in neurology, fascia, and pediatrics. Originally from Nashville, she received her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA, and has Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science and Spanish from Harding University in Searcy, AR.
Dr. Rebecca loves serving women and their families, and reconnecting people with their body and their power to heal.
She talked us through the nitty gritty fascinating science of what's really going on inside our bodies. Check Dr. Rebecca out on instagram here.
Want to hear the full conversation? I invite you to join us in the Creative Soul Sisterhood!
What's Creative Soul Sisterhood? It's a community for coaches, healers, and creative women who know that you can’t tend to your business without also tending to your mind and body.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CREATIVE SOUL SISTERHOOD (and the details on in-person and virtual membership): https://creativesoulsisterhood.net
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Create your own workday warmup based on your lifestyle and personality. Head to heysomaria.com
Are you an established CEO of your own business coming up against a wall that you just can't bust through?
Or maybe you are an aspiring business owner with bills to pay and mouths to feed and you just can't see a path to the freedom that comes with living your dream life.
If you're raising your hand, today's episode is for you.
I'm talking to Kirstie Horton about achieving your dreams and goals in a way that mixes soul health and courage.
Listen in for:
- How this air force veteran balances the soul and feminine side with structure and discipline
- What to do when you've invested so much time into your business and one day you realize it's just not doing it for you anymore
- Why the mindset of "luxury is bad" might be holding you back from financial freedom
Plus, listen for the holisti-somatic history lesson on the lily 🌺
LINKS
Kirstie's Website: www.kirstiefleur.com
Kirstie's YouTube Channel
Follow Kirstie on Instagram
Kirstie's Podcast: Visionary Woman Podcast
MORE ABOUT KIRSTIE
For Kirstie Fleur, Freedom is more than a right. Freedom is her purpose.
It’s the driving force behind her company Freedom Fleur, a luxury sustainable clothing brand that makes no apology for ethically-made luxury clothing.
Kirstie’s ed-tech platform the FF Social Club ™ was created to merge women’s personal and profession al growth, innovation, and leadership in one place. As Founder + CEO, Kirstie is focused on Resourcing the Visionary Woman ™ of all backgrounds and circumstances with the support and resources they need to realize their dreams—whether it be building a business of their own or getting started on their personal healing journey.
A Veteran, Kirstie found herself struggling with direction upon her return home, which was further clouded by the lingering aftermath of sexual abuse she experienced in her youth. One night, she discovered a documentary about female survivors of assault that struck a chord and initiated a bigger shift. When she realized she couldn’t take others where she hadn’t gone herself, Kirstie decided to address the unspoken—and that’s when she discovered the true power of her voice and developed The Soul Health Approach ™
Upon acknowledging her shadows, Kirstie’s calling came to light, releasing her from the limiting narrative she had been living by. This awakening started a new story for Kirstie, one that prioritized a healthier holistic lifestyle. Kirstie has since worked to cultivate a new space of discovery and development. Freedom Fleur’s Social Club provides a direct line to invaluable tools for any woman with a vision.
Aa a proud mother, wife, businesswoman, artist, speaker and activist, Kirstie knows balance is a conscious practice, but the joy and fulfillment from your passions should come with ease.
The beauty behind Kirstie’s message? Freedom and success is something you can define and create for yourself. Though freedom itself can feel like a luxury, Kirstie knows it is the key to a life of sustainable joy, power, and pleasure—and therefore worth pursuing wholeheartedly. Kirstie is here to remind you of this truth and help illuminate a new path forward for you.
Kirstie’s academic accreditation include a Bachelor of Science in Business Analysis and Management, an Associate of Science in Information Technology Management, and a Master’s Degree from Wheaton College in Leadership, with an emphasis on Intercultural Communication.
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There a wellness practice that’s lumped under the label of “new age” that’s been around for centuries and that is mindfulness. But what is it? What does it do? And does it really WORK.
Mindfulness often gets lumped in with meditation but what it comes down to is this:
Paying attention on purpose.
Noticing.
Getting curious.
And, according to Rosa Castano, it is the secret tool you can start using today for stress management and, more specifically, handling things that come up that you automatically react to. (Especially in the workplace, but really in all facets of life!)
Listen in and learn:
- How to incorporate little mindfulness moments throughout your day;
- How mindfulness affects your response to stress;
- Our responding instinct (and how to put it on pause); and
- Using habit stacking to your mindfulness advantage.
Plus, listen for the holisti-somatic history lesson on CBD. 🌿
MORE ABOUT ROSA:
Rosa Castano has had a 15+ yrs corporate career, in all types of settings from small businesses, freshly minted startups, and large, diverse non-profit corporations. She has worked both in the domestic & international sectors. Like many others, she was forced to pivot to a new path after the COVID-19 global pandemic put a halt to her career. The shift allowed her to take the time to re-evaluate her career aspirations. As a certified Meditation, Mindfulness, and Movement leader, she decided to combine her passion for Well-Being and experience in the Corporate world to create Stress Management Workshops and talks. Her unique understanding of the stressors and joys of the workplace makes her an ideal expert for working with companies to help implement strategies and lead workshops to help create resilience and emotional well-being in the workplace.
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WANT TO DIP A TOE INTO MINDFULNESS?
Head to https://heysomaria.com to take my free quiz that'll create a workday warmup for you based on your personality and lifestyle. And tag me on IG so that I can see your results!
How do you start your work day?
Do you kind of set the stage, or do you dive right in?
Because let me tell you, when you have 1,000 things on your to-do list, it can feel really good to check something off the list.
But here’s the thing…
If you’re starting your workday with rushed, frantic energy, that energy will be the undercurrent to your entire day.
It affects your creativity.
It affects your productivity.
It affects your money-making, too!
That’s why I created a super fun and free quiz fo help you create a pre-work routine based on your personality and lifestyle.
Head to https://heysomaria.com to take the quiz, and tag me on IG so that I can see your results!
You're familiar with energy healing... but what is womb healing?
And if having children is nowhere on your radar, can you still benefit? Should you still connect to your womb space?
The answer is yes, according to my guest, Brittany Anderson.
Listen in and learn:
- What womb healing is;
- Why connecting to the womb is so important — regardless of whether you have or want children;
- How to connect to your womb space; and
- How to bridge the sacred and the science in developing your own rituals.
Plus, keep an ear out for the holisti-somatic history lesson on nettle. 🌱
MORE ABOUT BRITTANY:
Britt Anderson is a women's health nurse practitioner turned functional medicine consultant who is deeply passionate about supporting women from preconception through postpartum, and beyond. She is especially devoted to empowering women to be the stewards of their own health and well-being so they can thrive. Her experience includes years of working as a doula, pre and postnatal fitness and nutrition coach, and fertility consultant. Through her experience of becoming a mother, and in working with so many women in this stage of life, Britt felt deeply called to create her online community Wildly Sacred Motherhood.
Britt is a mom to three little boys and alongside my husband Chad, has built a beautiful life here in Nashville. She loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen, lift heavy objects, and play in nature. Building deep connections with other women, and connecting them with each other brings her so much joy!
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LINKS
Find Britt on Instagram
Britt's Website, A Womb in Bloom
Here's another sneak peek at a recent Creative Soul Sisterhood meeting, this time on the mind-focused theme of LIMITING BELIEFS.
This meeting focused on how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs -- aka the things that your ego or shadow self tells you in order to keep you safe.
Listen and learn:
• What is a limiting belief;
• When do limiting beliefs form;
• How to uncover a limiting belief;
• My favorite limiting belief/ego analogy;
• How to reframe a limiting belief..
THE PANELISTS:
Laura Lee Paha (@coachlollipop ) (who you’ll recognize from this month’s member spotlight!) is an intuitive coach and healer who specializes in helping successful, professional women in their 30s and 40s nurture their inner world and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Laura Lee guides her clients through the process of healing from family and childhood trauma, uncovering the root of their problems, and creating a new foundation for their lives. Her approach is holistic and personalized, using her intuition and creativity to craft individualized healing journeys for every client she work with. Through working with Laura Lee, her clients expand their self-awareness and connect more deeply with themselves, creating more joyful and intimate relationships.
Samantha Schmuck (@vibewithsamschmuck ) is a Holistic Life & Embodiment Coach who empowers individuals to reduce their chemical & emotional stress on their body.
She does this through education, simple toxin-free swaps, and her fun & experiential VIBE & Embodiment program to release emotional stress through intuitive joyful movement. Samantha has been a full-time coach for the last 8 years working with over a 1,000 individuals to create personal & professional alignment through 1-to-1 & group coaching, speaking engagements, retreats, and workshops. She has also developed and taught Advanced Nutrition for Health Coaches & the Life Coach Certificate courses for Health Coach Institute which has trained over 14,000 individuals to date.
Want to hear the full conversation? I invite you to join us in the Creative Soul Sisterhood!
What's Creative Soul Sisterhood? It's a community for coaches, healers, and creative women who know that you can’t tend to your business without also tending to your mind and body.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CREATIVE SOUL SISTERHOOD (and the details on in-person and virtual membership): https://creativesoulsisterhood.net
Are you in business for yourself? Is flexibility one of the top reasons why you started your own business?
If this sounds like you and you're not taking time to do what you love, we gotta have a heart to heart. Because the ability to do what you want to do is worthless if you’re not taking advantage of it!
My friend, Katie Hollowell, is really good about taking time off from her business guilt-free.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How a “keep going no matter what”-style sales training shaped how she approaches work today
- The role positive self-talk has played in her personal and professional life
- The ways Katie listens to her mind and body (and sometimes, silence)
- Taking care of your business when you’re on vacation (so you can, you know, actually enjoy your vacation)
- Why practicing saying “no” to clients is essential, even when it’s scary
Plus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on lepidolite. 🔮
MORE ABOUT KATIE:
Katie Hollowell is a mortgage lender professionally, but an explorer personally. She’s been in Nashville for 10 years, where she met her husband, Kevin and put down roots with their Frenchie, Louie. When she says she’s an explorer, it's because she isall in on discovering what the world has to offer. Katie loves to read, travel, listen, and learn. She’s currently working on expanding her horizons while also practicing appreciation for where she is right now. (Aren’t we all, Katie. Aren’t we all.)
Follow Katie on Instagram here and here
Find out more about working with Katie here.
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