Chaos Queens: Recent Episodes
Shannon Bally
I believe that everyone's life contains an interesting story worth sharing, and I love hearing real people share their tales of love, life and loss. I also believe that there is power in telling your story and that by sharing your triumphs you can empower others through their own struggles.
Each time you’ve conquered the trials and tribulations of your life, you became stronger and I’m here to encourage you to share that strength with the world.
This podcast isn’t about me, and it’s not about trying to hate on the world for the stuff we all go through. It’s an opportunity to share that we are all unique, but we are almost all going through some crazy stuff!
These are the stories of chaos, the stories of our lives that have built us into the Queens we are.
This is Chaos Queens.
Shannon and Mary Allison Dunsmore discussed Mary Allison's journey into pageant advocacy and her experiences as a mother of a child with autism. They also discussed strategies for encouraging children with autism during difficult emotional times, the challenges of dealing with children on the autism spectrum in public settings, and the importance of raising awareness about autism. Mary Allison shared her plans to attend various events to advocate for her son and other children with autism, and Shannon expressed her appreciation for Mary Allison's work.
Mary Allison discussed her journey with her son's autism diagnosis and the challenges she faced in finding appropriate therapies. She shared her experience with neurofeedback therapy and the difficulties in accessing services for children diagnosed later in life. Mary Allison also mentioned the importance of ABA therapy for autism and the limited availability of such services for children over 8 years old. She expressed frustration with the lack of resources and support for children with autism beyond the age of 8.
Connect with Mary Allison on Instagram: @MADunsmore
On this episode I get to chat with Elyssa Smith. A coach, TEDx speaker, writer, and trauma-informed life strategist on a mission to empower women to overcome self-sabotage and trauma, providing them with the tools to break free from procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm.
Elyssa Smith shares her "3 S Framework" - Safety, Self-Care, and Safe Support - and how you can use this framework to make your decisions.
Read the Forbes article
Connect with Elyssa:
Elyssasmith.com
Instagram: @ElyssaCSmith
On this week's podcast, we chat with Erin Anderson from Erin Anderson Coaching.
We discussed the importance of self-love and healing from trauma in order to elevate one's life and relationships.
Erin shared her program, "Bold Hearts, Big Moves," which focuses on three key elements:
- clarity
- connection
- communication
The program aims to help individuals connect with their desires, communicate their love for themselves, and ultimately achieve their goals.
Make sure to connect with Erin:
https://www.instagram.com/erinandersonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldheartsbigmoves
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinandersoncoaching/
https://erin_anderson_betrayal_trauma_coaching.buzzsprout.com
www.erinanderson-coaching.com
https://www.erinanderson-coaching.com/ClarifyandCreateBoundaries
Welcome Back! We are kicking off this season with an amazing friend of mine - Lisa Thee!
Some of the key points to our conversation are:
- Step into your leadership by bringing new ideas to the table.
- "When you're persistent and just keep showing up, you become undeniable at a certain point."
- People want to be part of your success journey, so make sure to ask for help when you need it.
- Imposter Syndrome can be overwhelming when you're "the only" in the room, but it's so important to push through the fears and show up, for yourself and all the women who you are paving the way for.
- Parenting is not a solo sport! Ask for help with your kids of you're a parent and give yourself credit for following your dreams and modeling adulting for your children.
BIO:
Lisa Thee is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, Lisa has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Lisa’s passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the “2023 International Impact Book Award” and for her groundbreaking book, “Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year – Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
As the former CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard, an AI software company dedicated to online safety, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organizations, including Microsoft, Intel, Blue Shield and UCSF’s Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation.
Lisa’s TEDx talk, “Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI,” exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organizations at the forefront of technology, ethics, and human rights.
Connect with Lisa and discover more about her work, insights, and transformative ideas. Join her on a journey of empowerment, innovation, and ethical leadership.
www.lisathee.com
Listen to Lisa's Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-reboot-your-life/id1727732590
Buy Lisa's book! Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days
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Welcome to the final day of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series here on the podcast. Today we are talking about gratitude for future possibilities.
There's nothing more exciting than dreaming of the future. I like to say "future-casting" or "dream casting".
If nothing changes, nothing changes - Courtney C Stevens, The Lies About Truth
I want to know what you're celebrating today! DM on Instagram @shannonbally or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org
Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series! Today we are on Day 9 and discussing our gratitude for Opportunities in our life.
Today we are going to focus on those opportunities that have presented themselves either in your personal or professional life, financially, personal development wise, romantically, anything you can think of.
I believe in manifesting and showing gratitude for our previous opportunities will surely bring forth new and exciting opportunities.
I want to know what you're celebrating today! DM on Instagram @shannonbally or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org
Welcome back to our Ten Days of Gratitude Series. Today we are focusing on gratitude for the Sisterhood and Friendships.
"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." Oprah Winfrey
Which friendships have helped lift you up and make you feel empowered?
DM me on Instagram @shannonbally or email me Shannon@chaosqueens.org
10 Days of Gratitude: Day 7 - Learning and Growth
Welcome back to the 10 days of gratitude series, today we are showing gratitude for our ability to learn and grow, on a personal level.
According to worldbank.org 129 million girls are out of school including 32 million of primary school age and 97 million of secondary school age. I can't even imagine how much more advanced we would be as a human race if these millions of girls were allowed to get a formal education. Today, I'm so grateful for the opportunities for learning and growth that I've been given.
What are you grateful for today? Any specific learning opportunities or personal growth you've taken time to invest in yourself with?
Let's connect and talk about gratitude through chaos! DM me on Intagram @shannonbally or email shannon@chaosqueens.org
10 Days of Gratitude Day 6: Passion and Creativity
Welcom to Day Six of our 10 Days of Gratitude Series. Today we are focusing on Creativity and Passion.
Every year I choose to enroll in the One Little Word workshop put on by Ali Edwards. This year my one word for the year was "CREATE" and I have done a lot of creating! I've done water coloring, written 3 children's books, some beadwork, paper crafts, acrylic painting, and started a face painting business called Neon Giraffe. It's been a wild ride, but I've found the more I create, the more I want to create. And I'm having a blast!
Homework:
How have you been creative recently and what are you passionate about? Why are you grateful for these things? DM me on instagram @shannonbally or email me: shannon@chaosqueens.org
Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series!
In Day 5 we are focusing on our career and life achievements!
I'm so grateful that I had the opportunities I did so early in my life. I don't take for granted that a few people took a chance on me and helped propel me forward to a government career that I could one day retire from. I'm also proud of the personal achievement of buying a home and raising 4 children with my amazing husband!
What ACHIEVEMENT are you grateful for today?
Homework: Pick one achievement in your life or career that you are proud of. ADD THIS TO YOUR BADASS LIST!
I can't wait to cheer you on! Please DM me on instagram HERE or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org with what you are grateful for and I would love to shout you out in the next episodes!
Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series!
In Day 4 we are focusing on our health and body.
I'm so grateful that my body carried me through a war, police training, and child birth. I've been pretty hard on this body of mine and I'm grateful for my health in the present moment!
What about your body or health are you grateful for today?
Homework: Drink water! Getting the proper amount of clean, fresh water is one of the best and easiest (for most people) thing you can do to support your body.
I can't wait to cheer you on! Please DM me on instagram HERE or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org with what you are grateful for about your body and I would love to shout you out in the next episodes!
10 Days of Gratitude Series: Day 3 CHALLENGES
Today we are focusing on the cahllenges or adversities in our lives that we can actually be grateful for. Maybe it was something that caused a complete pivot in your life, or maybe overcoming a certain challenge helped strengthen you to face other challenges.
Homework:
Pick one (or two) challenges you've faced in your life and spend a few minutes appreciating the changes it brought to your life for the better.
Message me on IG @shannonbally with the challenge you overcame so I can cheer you on!
Day 2 of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series: Supportive Relationships
Think about the people in your life who have encouraged you, supported you, uplifted you. Today we are focusing on these people.
Homework:
Reach out to two people who have helped you along this journey called life. Let them know that you are grateful for their support and encouragement.
Day 1: Gratitude for Self
It's time to reflect on and appreciate your own strengths, accomplishments, and unique qualities that contribute to your empowerment.
You already have all the motivation you need in order to move forward with your goals. Look back at all the things you've already accomplished and pull your strength and motivation from your past wins.
Focus on being grateful for those wins and accomplishments, no matter how big or small.
Homework:
Listen to Episode 12 of this podcast
Write down 5 things in your Badass list. If you already have a list, it's time to update it! If you don't have a list yet, start one today! paper notebook, notes app on your phone, or even text yourself with 5 things you are grateful for that you've accomplished in your past.
DISCLAIMER: Don't mind my emotional breakdown around minute 18:00...
In this episode we chat with Heather Allison about becoming who you're meant to be. Join us as we dive into the following:
How do you tap into your intuition?
What's the difference between feminine and masculine energy?
How to listen to the subtle cues from life and the universe.
Maiden vibes vs Mother achetype
Listen to your inner thoughts and take notes.
Self reclamation and choosing yourself before others
Choosing "both/and..." instead of "either/or"
Check out these resources from Heather:
Grid for archetypes
Angel Numbers
Connect with Heather:
www.heather-allison.com
IG: @iamheatherallison
On this week's episode, we are chatting with Nicole Christie, Author, Podcast Host, and CEO. Nicole is also a cancer survivor and a true Chaos Queen.
Join us for a MasterClass on self awareness!
Self Care isn't all bubble baths and massages. Diving deeper into self care shows us that it involves:
- self respect
- self awareness
- self integrity
- self compassion
Self Awareness - don't be afraid to shine the light on all your dark corners.
"A question well posed is a problem half solved."
"I invested in joy." - Nicole Christie
How to write your own BADASS List.
Key takeaway from this episode: After going through something very stressful or traumatic, it's okay to power through in order to survive, but on the other end of that situation, you need time to decompress and fall apart. You have permission to do that.
Connect with Nicole:
hereformepodcast.com
nicolechristie.com
Instagram: nicolejchristie
I feel like "Mindfulness" "gratitude" "meditation" and "affirmations" are all buzzwords right now, but what do they actually mean? Today we are focusing on mindfulness.
What is Mindfulness?
- mindfulness is a practice that involves paying full attention to the present moment without judgment. It's about being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, helping to reduce stress and improve focus. You might give examples like focusing on breathing, senses, or activities to illustrate the concept.
Why do we need a mindfulness practice?
A mindfulness practice can be beneficial because it helps
- reduce stress
- improve focus and concentration
- manage emotions
- enhance overall well-being.
Resources to start your mindfulness practice:
fromwithinwelness.com
beewell-living.com
The second way to create more happiness and positivity in your life is to Build Strong Relationships.
Here are a few ways we discussed building your relationships:
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Trust and Reliability
- Quality Time
- Respect Differences
- Show Empathy
- Give and Take
- Express gratitude
Building a strong relationships takes time and effort on behalf of both people involved. Effective communication is crucial in relationships because it takes understanding, trust and connection to cultivate a relationship and effective communication is the first step in this process, it is the cornerstone of strong relationships.
In this episode, we discussed the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
and the website https://5lovelanguages.com/
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One way to create more happiness in your life is to Cultivate Gratitude. In this episode we will discuss how 3 ways in which you can cultivate gratitude in your life. It's actually really easy!
- Gratitude Journaling
- Express Gratitude
- Mindful Appreciation
Cultivating gratitude means to nurture and develop a sense of appreciation and thankfulness for the positive things or aspects of life.
The aim for cultivating gratitude is to develop a mindset that acknowledges and values blessings in your life which will lead to a positive and fulfilling outlook.
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There are some F-bombs in this episode.
“I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me happy” - Mathew McConaughey, Green Lights
Buy Green Lights by Mathew McConaughey
Buy The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
5 Ways to Produce More Happiness
- Cultivate Gratitude
- Build Strong Relationships
- Practice Mindfulness
- Pursue Meaningful Goals
- Prioritize Health
Rachel Hollis Daily Gratitude Practice
I made a meditation video to get you started!
Chaos Queens meditation video
The Sandwich Generation is a term given to those adults who are taking care of their young children as well as their elderly parents. While the term is somewhat new, the situation is not.
Stephanie Chan left her career as a corporate lawyer to pursue her dream of helping others. With two different businesses, Stephanie assists seniors with transitions as well as finding care givers so they can be as comfortable as possible, and assist any family members who may be caring for them, as well.
Join the conversation as we discuss making huge career changes, setting boundaries within your family, discovering your passion, and the importance of a good support team when transitioning your career and your life.
Connect with Stephanie:
www.mycarebase.com
stephanie@mycarebase.com
www.facebook.com/mycarebase
www.instagram.com/mycarebase
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Cathy Rust used her professional background in green building to design sleepwear for women that would help them when suffering through night sweats. It led her to found CoolYourSweats.
"I wanted to help other women who were suffering like me get their sleep back."
In this episode we discuss:
Menopause - knowing and understanding the signs and symptoms.
The Sandwich Generation - the stress of caring for your children and your parents at the same time.
Relationships - finding and nurturing new and existing relationships and why it's important to have a network of women around you, especially in motherhood.
North American Menopause Society menopause.org
Cathy also recommended author Barbara Coloroso - Kids Are Worth It
Connect with Cathy Rust
cathy@coolyoursweats.com
Instagram: @Coolyoursweats
Additional Resources from Cathy:
My company is CoolYourSweats, we make sleepwear for hot and sweaty women! We make moisture-wicking, heat-managing sleepwear that helps women stay comfortable all night long so they can sleep. Sleep is the foundation for a long and healthy life.
Tools: Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) was really helpful through some very stressful times. It gives you the tools to help yourself when a stressful situation arises. North American Menopause Society (menopause.org) has a website where you can locate a menopause practitioner near you. They are certified and understand what you are going through.
Books: the Power of Habit; Why We Sleep; The Wisdom of Menopause, The Worry Cure. Exercise, meditation and socializing with friends, especially women.
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Shelby is an experienced model and western influencer based in Texas, a teacher from a small town with big entrepreneurial dreams. She is the co-owner of Barron Hat Co and a designer with Ranch and Famous Boutique. Shelby is also partnered with Visit Cheyenne and Cheyenne Frontier Days as their Texas influencer for marketing social events.
Shelby has been modeling for the western fashion industry for 7 years and is a multi published model. Not only was she the cover model for the May Edition of RockN W Report Magazine and One of the top 5 finalists for the 2020 RockN W Report's Girl Boss Awards for Best Western Fashion Blogger, but was also recently published in Cowgirls In Style Magazine that was released at the 2021 Wrangler NFR.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- When building your confidence:
- Love yourself enough so other people's comments don't bother you
- Your self confidence is contagious
- Fears will kill your dreams
- When building a business:
- Start small and work your way up
- drop shipping is the future
- Shelby uses: Printful
Connect with Shelby:
Instagram:
@southern_beauty113
@barronhatco
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Summer is my second favorite time of the year, but not because of hotter weather and slower days. I love the mid year review process. I really enjoy taking stock of what I've accomplished so far for the year, and renewing goals, plans, and routines to make the second half of the year just as strong, if not stronger and more successful.
Whatever goals you set in January are up for evaluation now.
Us the following link to download a free worksheet to walk you through your own mid year review process for whatever your personal goals might be.
https://www.shannonbally.com/new-products/midyear
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What are 3 ways I can spark my creativity?
https://chat.openai.com/
- Expose yourself to new experiences: Creativity is often sparked by exposure to new and novel experiences. You can try something you've never done before, visit a new place, or attend an event that is outside your comfort zone. This can help to open your mind and inspire new ideas.
- Engage in brainstorming exercises: Brainstorming exercises are designed to encourage idea generation and creative thinking. You can try brainstorming with a group of people or do it alone. Write down every idea that comes to mind, no matter how wild or unconventional it may seem. This can help to spark new ideas and break through creative blocks.
- Practice mindfulness and meditation: Mindfulness and meditation can help to quiet the mind and allow creative ideas to emerge. You can try practicing mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga. These practices can help you to clear your mind and focus on the present moment, which can help to enhance your creativity.\
5 different brainstorming methods to jumpstart your creative process
- Brain Dump: Start by writing down all the ideas that come to your mind for the project, regardless of how random or unrelated they may seem.
- Mind Mapping: Create a visual representation of all the ideas and concepts related to the project. Connect the ideas and concepts to each other by drawing lines and arrows between them.
- The Five Whys: Ask yourself “why” five times in order to uncover the root cause of a problem or issue.
- Reverse Brainstorming: Start with the desired outcome, then brainstorm on how to achieve it.
- Group Brainstorming: Get together with a small group of people and share ideas. Group
brainstorming can be a great way to build off of each other’s ideas and gain new perspectives.
What is a Confidence Hierarchy? Modeled after Maslow’s pyramid - it has the basic concept of self at the core, but at the bottom, survival in the form of self preservation is the baseline.
Read the Blog Post HERE
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Self preservation
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Confidence
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Empowerment
The Muse episodes:
Marissa Pablo Episode HERE
The BADASS List Episode HERE
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After life changing health emergencies left 7+ heart attacks, 3 open-heart surgeries and 2-TIA strokes caused by spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) hit Sudi Barre like a tornado out of nowhere, she put her experience to use for others by founding Wellness Reign to give back to those who are unfamiliar with advocating for themselves.
Sudi has been featured on CBS News, News Wire, and Canadian Women's Heart Health Summit, just to name a few.
On this episode, Sudi shares her story of triumph through health diversity and advises that you be your own best advocate when it comes to health and personal courage.
Connect with Sudi: wellnessreign.com
Meditation and breath work from Raewyn: positive reset MP3
10 Minute Reset: raewynreset.com
Tips for health empowerment:
- Seek out JOY
- Connect more with those you love
- Inform yourself about what health means for you individually
- Be mindful about what different foods/drinks/people make your body feel
Connect with Raewyn:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gutsyexecutivecoach
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We need to honor our physical, emotional and spiritual selves in order to truly care for ourselves.
Burnout can not only cause depressive symptoms and depersonalization, but it can cause real physical issues, as well.
In an article about focusing on yourself and your happiness by trackinghappiness.com “burnout was linked to higher cases of cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal disorders."
Reasons to put yourself first for self-care:
- avoid or minimize burnout
- You can’t pour from an empty cup
- Treat yourself like you would treat others
- You owe you - know that you deserve the very best
- Consistently putting yourself high on your priority list is the fastest way to self healing and self actualization.
- Taking time to just BE with yourself is the best way to learn more about yourself
Three things to do in order to put yourself first in this year:
- Learn how to have a conversation with yourself.
- Keep increasing your goals.
- Try new things until you find your passion or calling.
“You can’t be anything you want, but you can be everything you are.” - Jay Shetty
History of Self-Care: https://girlboss.com/blogs/read/self-care-history
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Erin Seay joins us on this week's episode and we are discussing all about goal and intention setting for the new year.
Sprinkled in are some good book recommendations, a quick discussion on the 75 Hard Challenge, and a whole lot more fun.
Read about a Digital Detox: https://www.shannonbally.com/blog/detox
My favorite guide for picking a word for the year and the workshop around the word you pick is Ali Edwards - www.aliedwards.com
Get Erin's Reflections Worksheet HERE
Get Shannon's KID Reflections Worksheet HERE
BOOK: Girl, Get Your $hit Together
BOOK: The Silent Patient
Erin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/girls_whogetshitdone
Shannon's Instagram: www.instagram.com/shannonbally
3 Things to do every morning to set your day up for success
- Wake up before everyone else.
- Meditation/prayer time
- What’s for dinner?
Original post can be found on my website Shannonbally.com
Meditation has been known to:
- reduce stress
- Control anxiety
- Promote emotional health
- Enhance self awareness
- Lengthen attention span
- May reduce age-related memory loss
- Can generate kindness
- Help fight addictions
- Improve sleep
- Help control pain
- Reduce blood pressure
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation#11.-Can-decrease-blood-pressure
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Ashley Brown is a stay at home mom, educator, and founder of Routine and Things, a platform dedicated solely to helping moms experience the power and peace of home using intention and routines. Through her binge worthy podcast, The Routine and Things Podcast, she makes it clear it’s her mission to equip as many women as possible with creating abundant homes and using the power you possess to consistently achieve peace in your home and life.
I asked Ashley to come on again to help get us ready to conquer our holiday schedules through selective and intentional routines.
Ashley is a wealth of information if you're looking to start or change up your routines.
Revisit episode #31 to hear our first conversation about routines.
Ashley mentioned that she started with a morning routine and worked up to other routines throughout the day. If you'd like to hear about my morning routine check out episode #7: Establishing a morning routine.
Do you journal? If so, do you ever go back and read your old journals to gauge your progress?
Don't forget to connect with Ashley:
@routineandthings
www.routineandthings.com
Our 10th and final day in the series is - What Brings You Joy?
Maybe it's something we talked about throughout the past ten days or maybe you want to focus on something different.
Maybe it's something tangible you can hold or touch, or maybe it's a feeling or a tradition or routine.
The 5 Love Languages can help you figure out how to receive and give love, which can lead to joy.
www.5lovelanguages.com
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
Today we are talking about TRAVEL. What travel experience are you grateful for?
I've been blessed to travel to quite a few different countries for leisure and for work and I still love traveling and being immersed in another culture.
"We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment" Hilaire Belloc
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
Welcome to day 8 - What is something that inspires you to be a better version of yourself?
What is inspiration? merriamwebster.com defines Inspiration as
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"the act or power of moving the mind or the emotions"
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"the drawing of air into the lungs in breathing"
On today's episode I interview my husband, Joshua Bally. He has great insight on inspiration, finding it, reviving it, and passing it on while inspiring others.
We list some sources of inspiration
- Positive people
- Books
- Nature
- Music
- Exercise
- Travel
- Acts of kindness
- Strangers
- New skills
- Children
- Quotes
- Meditation
- Morning routine
- Videos
- Facing your fears
- Relationships
- Blogs
- Podcasts
- Leaders
- Your Parents
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
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Day 7 - What Daily Routine or Habits Do You Have That Make Life Easier?
Habit: a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Routine: a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine." Mike Murdok
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
This one is for all you techies out there!
What is one gadget or tool that has made your life easier that you are grateful for?
Technology is something you can easily become dependent on, but there are so many benefits of many of the tools and gadgets we use today.
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” - Oprah Winfrey
Are you grateful for the the lightbulb, the tv, your smartphone? Are you thankful for a hot water heater, a coffee maker, or the seat warmer in your car?
It’s easy to be grateful for many of the inventions that make our lives more manageable, but today we are only picking one to focus on.
So what is yours?
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
This is Day 5 of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series and today we are talking about Traditions. What traditions are you most grateful for?
“Cultures grow on the vine of tradition.” - Jonah Goldberg
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
Today is Day 4 of the 10 Days of Gratitude and today we are focusing on something indulgent you are grateful for. This could be a food, a self-care practice, or binge watching your favorite TV show. It could be a physical thing or an action you do to pamper yourself when you feel the need, or want.
There is a difference between indulgence and self-care.
Indulgence: (v) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Self-Care: (n) the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
Today is Day Three in the 10 Days of Gratititude Series and today we are focusing on an item or object that you are grateful for.
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In the next 10 days, we will go through 10 areas or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
"You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life." Zig Ziglar
Yesterday we spoke of the impact others have had on you, but it's time to focus on what you have done (or can do) for others. What impact are you making.
For more ideas on how you can impact others, check out Episode 43 Kindness Matters.
Things you can do TODAY that take little or no effort.
7 random acts of kindness
- · Smile.
- · Compliment Someone.
- · Listen.
- · Pay it Forward.
- · Holding the door.
- · Show Gratitude to a Stranger.
- · Tip extra — just because.
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In this 10 day series, we will go through 10 areas of your life or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
"A Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
- Jackie Robinson
It is very hard to be grateful and angry at the same time. In this 10 day series, we will go through 10 areas of your life or things for you to focus on to shift your mindset into one geared towards gratitude.
If you can focus on one thing per day, you can shift your mindset to one of gratitude and lead your thoughts away from chaos.
By shifting your mindset away from chaos, you can overcome the overwhelm that we can so often get caught up in.
** If meal planning is overwhelmingly causing you stress, I'd love to help with that! I've developed a course to help you plan an entire year's worth of dinners in under an hour. I'm looking for beta testers before launching in the new year. If you'd like to be part of the beta program, fill out this form and I will contact you to get started!
https://chaosqueens.wufoo.com/forms/ml78qb10wct6iu/
This is Episode 50, and although it took a while to get here, here we are!
Here are a few things I've learned throughout these 50 episodes. About myself, about the podcast and about life in general.
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Time Management is essential.
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Batching is important if you want to consistently release episodes.
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Self Care can't be overlooked.
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Your environment makes a difference.
5 Have fun and give yourself grace.
Don't forget to join us for the 10 Days of Gratitude!
Follow the podcast on IG for more updates: Chaos Queens Podcast
Shower musings... Don't make it weird.
Expectations are ruining your life. Or rather, unmet expectations are ruining your life.
- Was the expectation communicated clearly?
- Did others involved acknowledge that they understood the expectation?
- Was the reaction/consequence for the unmet expectation communicated? Was it fair and judicious?
- Were there extenuating circumstances that caused the expectation to go unfulfilled?
Relationships in which you may have expectations that need to be communicated clearly:
With spouse/partner
With caregivers (yours or your children’s)
At work
Within your home
With service providers
With your children
As a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, you can think of Shauntra Osborne as your personal Wellness Mindset Mentor!
Shauntra inspires women to seek self clarity by challenging them through the process of releasing inner trauma through Nutritional and Mindset coaching.
Shauntra shares her own journey of finding the right mindset into wellness through releasing multiple traumas and moving forward to help other women do the same.
“Separate your Ego from your Spirit,” and dive into this episode with the intention of improving your wellness.
Connect with Shauntra:
https://linktr.ee/ChangeMindsetWellness
Liquid Chlorophyll
After losing her husband, soulmate, best friend in a tragic accident, Rachel Vasquez has dedicated her life to helping other women get through tragic loss of loved ones.
Top Tips for working through grief
- Find a unique support group
- Journaling your thoughts/feelings
- Find self care that works for you
Rachel’s video on Journaling: https://youtu.be/xrNIXINJRmI
Wellness Universe
https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com/world-changers/rachelvasquez/
Living beyond grief website: https://www.livingbeyondgrief.org
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingBeyondGrief/
More resources:
www.modernwidowsclub.org
"We've got to remove the stigma and we've got to take our power back."
- Colleen Tatum
After living through a crazy wildfire that displaced her family, and her whole community for months, Colleen Tatum reframed her intentions surrounding money and the power we give it.
Colleen encourages those who are struggling with money mindset to:
- Know what's coming in
- Know what's going out
- Make a plan to change
Connect with Colleen:
www.themoneymatriarch.com
www.instagram.com/colleentatummoneymatriarch
https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymatriarch?_t=8V8u7Wod8tK&_r=1
Normalizing emotions and recognizing life will have ups and downs, ebbs and flows is how we become more present and enjoy life for it's moments. Marissa Pablo is a mom, life coach, beauty expert, podcaster, and best hype girl ever!
Connect with her on IG:
@moment_coaching
@volumeandvibespodcast
How can you use time to your advantage? Let's explore a few options to make that clock work FOR you instead of AGAINST you!
This was originally recorded through the Wisdom APP which you can download and follow me for more chats!
https://app.wisdom.audio/talks/84ca777e-c0e3-11ec-a1ce-0e6aee9420d7
For more notes on Time Management see my blog post:
https://www.shannonbally.com/blog/timer
Kindness matters.
There are different levels of kindness and we will be diving into these in later episodes this month, but in a nutshell the three levels of kindness are the:
- Individual kindness
- Relational Kindness
- Global kindness
“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” —Maya Angelou.
https://youtu.be/CzfYcW3EWwY
Kimberly and Joel Walton have written Words to Love By - Elemental Building Blocks of a 'Wildly Successful Marriage' and this week's episode focuses on relationship building and forging ahead through conflict as we navigate this new post-covid world together. Kimberly shares the 5 F's of relationship conflict and why some relationships are focused on the wrong F's. Find out what they are and what you should do to help strengthen your relationships during and after a conflict. Don't forget to get on the mailing list for Words to Love By HERE And connect with Kimberly and Joel about the book: Instagram: @_wordstoloveby_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/wordstolovebybook Connect with Kimberly at: www.cherishedwives.com
Ashley DeLuca is an entrepreneur and newly single mom who is navigating the waters of divorce during the pandemic.
Ashley is proof that you never have to settle for more than you deserve and that you must be your own advocate in order to truly get what you want.
Bio: As a podcaster and keynote speaker, Ashley DeLuca is widely regarded as the go-to source for all things email marketing for e-Commerce and service based businesses. She has been featured on Thrive Global, Funnel Magazine, GoDaddy, Mind of George and many others. Ashley will be the first to admit that she's obsessed with avocados, sea turtles, and email marketing. (And won't ever pass up a good cup of coffee!) Connect with Ashley: www.ashleykdeluca.com
“How we think shapes how we live.” -Jennie Allen, Get Out of Your Head There are 4 main types of procrastinator - The Performer, The Self-Deprecator, The Overbooker, and The Novelty Seeker, according to businessinsider.com
( https://www.businessinsider.com/main-types-of-procrastinators-how-to-avoid-accountability-coaches )
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You are a Performer if - You wait until you are under the pressure of a deadline to get your task done.
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You are a Self-Deprecator if - you make excuses like “I’m lazy” or “I’m stubborn” in order to put off doing what needs to be done
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You are an Overbooker if - your excuse is that you are too busy instead of facing a challenge or admitting you don’t want to do something (you create chaos in order to avoid certain tasks)
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You are a Novelty Seeker - if you have shiny object syndrome and can’t focus on one thing, or follow through to get things done.
Do any of these sound familiar or resonate with you? I’m definitely a Chaos Creator, mixed with a bit of Performer.
Follow Chayla Gustin @boldxbrazen
Follow Desiree Taylor @desireemtaylor
Blog Post about time:
https://www.shannonbally.com/blog/timer
Leave 2021 behind but not before wrapping up the year with a review!
What better what to wrap up your year than looking back on what you’ve accomplished and reflecting on what you may want to do differently (or the same) next year.
Here are some fun downloads to help kick start your reflection time.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17sjGYxfp4dt3GuaRnUra-gyzdjHYA_uT/view?usp=sharing
End of year review for Kids:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EwHwaED22ytxxeo1newJQPJY-GStY2So/view?usp=sharing
Sign up for Ali Edwards One Little Word workshop: www.aliedwards.com
The Next Best Thing - A Breast Cancer Survivor Story with Mary Phillips (Philstetler)
Mary is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, nurse educator and so many other amazing titles. She also kicked cancer's ass and is here to share her story!
Meditation program - https://gabbybernstein.com
Mary Phillips Philstetler - connect on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mary.phillips.7583
Nangai Oil Treatment
Let's face it, the world has been flipped, turned upside don since March 2020.
Here's a few tips on staying motivated with your goals.
1) Make a Game plan
2) Enlist a Buddy
3) Start Small and Build Momentum
4) Remember WHY and WHERE you started
5) Consistency
See full notes: https://www.shannonbally.com/blog/5-ways-to-stay-motivated
Never underestimate the power of tiny resets throughout your day. Here are some of my best tips to feeling like you are conquering life, not the other way around:
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Reset your kitchen before bed. Spend 2-5 minutes getting things in order.
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Pick out your clothes for tomorrow.
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Meditate
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Journal your thoughts.
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Go outside, move your body.
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Drink water.
For all the details on this episode check the original blog post:
https://www.shannonbally.com/blog/small-resets
This week, we are showcasing an interview from The Classy and Real Show with Raquel Bedoya.
Raquel and I discussed some tips on how to gain control of the chaos in your life during a global pandemic (and any other chaotic time) and how to give yourself grace during a crisis.
Find the original full blog post HERE
Find your baseline:
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Make sure your basic needs are met. Food, water, shelter, physical safety and security.
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Then answer:
What are your problems? Brain dump everything you feel is causing you to stress out or be in a perpetual state of chaos.
Then what are possible solutions? Brain storm!
- Look to the future. How do you make sure you don’t get back to this place of chaos?
STEP 1: What will you no longer tolerate?
Now that you are back to baseline, what events, behaviors, or tasks will you no longer tolerate. Decide this now, when there is a lull in the chaos and as things get more hectic and chaotic in your life, you will already have the boundaries in place to fall back to.
STEP 2: What are you willing to accept?
I’m not delusional, I am fully aware that there are some things you won’t be able to avoid. But, for the most part, YOU get to decide what you will accept in your life, relationships, home, job, diet, inner voice, ALL THE PLACES.
This episode audio is pulled from a video I recorded for my Facebook audience. Special content can be found on my blog post at www.shannonbally.com
Jalynn Schroeder is a wife, mom to two and has always been an entrepreneur at heart!
Jalynn started out blogging at The Red Closet Diary over 10 years ago as an outlet while dealing with a rocky first marriage. Through blogging she was able to make and create an income by being involved in what she loves most: fun fashion and sharing!
In May of 2016 Jalynn joined SeneGence, a long lasting cosmetics and anti aging skin-care company. With SeneGence she was able to build a multi-million dollar team and build an awesome community, all while growing in ways she never thought possible.
In November of 2018 Jalynn launched her shop, The Red Closet Shop. As her ultimate dream to own her own shop and offer fun, unique and bold styles for all body types, she did just that!
Jalynn is passionate about sharing her story and helping other women do the same. From PCOS, anxiety, diastisis recti, suicide, to most currently going through a massive spiritual awakening, she shares it all in hopes to help others not feel so alone or silenced when going through these same things.
Connect with Jalynn on IG: @JalynnSchroeder
On the inter webs: theredclosetdiary.com
This week on the podcast, I'm interviewing mama and routine queen Ashley Brown from Routine and Things. Listen in for all Ashley's tips for creating routines that help you thrive. We discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, how to choose routines that fit your current season of life and how to use routines for self care.
Ashley Brown is a stay at home mom, educator, and founder of Routine and Things, a platform dedicated solely to helping moms experience the power and peace of home using intention and routines. Through her binge worthy podcast, The Peace of Home Podcast, she makes it clear it’s her mission to equip as many moms as possible with creating abundant homes and using the power you possess to consistently achieve peace in your home and life.
When setting up your routines:
Is it realistic?
Is it manageable?
Is it fun?
Is it flexible?
Connect with Ashley:
instagram.com/routineandthings.
The Peace of Home Podcast routineandthings.com/podcast.
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This week's mini episode features quotes by the amazing Brene Brown and Maya Angelou.
I'm taking you through a Self-Love series and I'd love to hear what you think about these quotes.
“Talk to yourself like someone you love” - Brené Brown
“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who are.” - Brené Brown
“Live as though life was created for you.” - Maya Angelou
This week we are talking all things self-care with Life Coach and Self Care guru Tami Hackbarth.
Tami is a life coach for ambitious women who want to get their energy and time back so they can go after their big life dreams.
Tami believes in progress over perfection and that finding time for self care doesn't have to follow the "all or nothing" mentality, even 5 minutes of carving out time to take care of yourself can make a big impact.
Connect with Tami:
www.tamihackbarth.com
www.instagram.com/tamihackbarth
We also mentioned Carly Adams from www.tidyrevival.com.
You can check out Carly's episode about organizing and clutter busting : Episode 20 with Carly Adams
It's easy to get down on yourself when things don't go according to your plan. Here are a few quick tips on how to give yourself a confidence boost so you can continue to show up for yourself and your goals:
1) Write a BADASS List. See my video here
2) Poll your friends on what they think are your greatest strengths
3) Create something new. Suck at it. Refine it. It's just a starting point.
4) Practice Positive Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk
5) Visualize yourself accomplishing your goals
Don’t for one second forget that you have pulled yourself from the ashes of your former self many times before.
Change and growth are challenging. If they weren’t it would be too easy to slip back into what once was. The change and growth morphs you into someone who can no longer fit the mold of the old you.
Don’t cry over your inability to fit your square peg self into the circular hole of the old you.
See full notes at www.chaosqueens.org
In this week's episode we are chatting with Leah Hadder from the Sash Says podcast. Leah gives us all the scoop on staying confident while striving for your goals and not letting haters' drama bring you down! We discuss history of beauty pageants, stereotypes of beauty queens, and all the costs and preparations associated with competitions. Leah's advice for conquering your chaos: "We only have X number of years and you're not promised tomorrow" so go after your dreams with your whole heart! Leah Hadder has been involved in the pageant industry for over 17 years as a contestant, judge, emcee and director. She has competed in numerous pageants across Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee winning multiple titles and side awards. She has appeared on Arkansas Educational Television Network as well as Good Morning Arkansas. She founded SASH: Pageant Consulting in 2018 and has coached many contestants. Leah is also the host for her recently launched podcast, SASH Says, a podcast dedicated to connecting pageants, people, and purpose. Social Media: www.facebook.com/sashpageantconsulting www.instagram.com/leahhadder www.instagram.com/sashsayspodcast www.twitter.com/LeahHadder Email: lhadder_pageants@yahoo.com
I can’t even begin to touch on the impact Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had on the country and the world with his message.
“I have a dream” is a phrase so powerful that some people can’t even utter it without getting goosebumps. Dig into that. What is your dream? If you could live your best life, what would that look like for you? What would you need to change to get closer to that dream being a reality?
3 Tips for using Dr. King's motivation and momentum to making lasting change:
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Volunteer for an organization you believe in. If you want help finding the best fit for you check out volunteermatch.org
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Write a Letter to your local Senators (Find them HERE) or Representative (Find their contact info HERE)
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Pay for the coffee of the person behind you in the drive thru OR let someone go ahead of you in line at the grocery store/target/insert your favorite place with lines here!
Our first quote is from a poet named Atticus. Atticus: “The world’s most tattoo-able poet”
Check out more Atticus poetry at atticuspoetry.com or just open Pinterest and you’ll probably see at least one of his poems.
Our second quote is from Trent Shelton.A Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver that is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches over 60 million people weekly through hard hitting videos and unprecedented engagement. Though based in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife and two children, Trent connects with people all over the world through his speaking engagements.
Check out his new podcast: Straight Up with Trent Shelton
Our final quote of the week is by Abraham Maslow and it's so goooooood!
Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for creating the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs - "a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization" (wikipedia.com)
For quote cards check the full show notes at chaosqueens.org
Come on the mindfulness journey with me as I pick the brain of the Mindful Coach, Ashley Rainsbarger. Ashley is a mindset mentor and quantum healer for coaches and other experts. She uses the power of mindset work and quantum physics to remove the mental barriers that keep you from reaching the next level in life and business. I'm completely fascinated by everything quantum physics right now and this conversation with Ashley was amazing and enlightening. Throughout our conversation Ashley touches on - mindful journaling and how powerful it can be - emotional constipation - how emotional health effects physical health - Reiki healing - quantum physics - how creating an intentional morning routine can help you on your way to leading a more mindful life There is so much information packed into this episode! Make sure to connect with Ashley on Facebook. The book I mention in the episode by Dr. Joe Dispenza is Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One
This week's mini episode features quotes by Erma Bombeck, Sheryl Crow, and C.S. Lewis.
Check the show notes at www.chaosqueens.org for more details.
Use the THRONE(S) Method to help you live your best life.
I've taken my best tips on advancing in each area of your life so that you can set the best foundation possible for your year and many years to come. I want to give you time and energy back to focus on what really matters.
Time
Hydrate
Restore/Pray/Meditate
Observe/Visualize
Narrate/Note Taking/Journaling
Exercise
(Sex)
Check out the details on this episode and grab the full show notes at www.chaosqueens.org
This week's quotes for the Mini Episode:
"You were born to stand out in this sit down world; and the moment you realize that trust is the gateway drug to self-love, you step into your power."
- Judy Holler, Fear is My Homeboy
"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my sparks should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."
- Jack London
"and little by little, she found the courage for it all."
- JD Hard, author
war, over easy: a poetry collection
Make sure you check www.chaosqueens.org for graphics and links to these authors' works.
This week I get to tap into the brain of my good friend and queen of organization - Carly Adams from tidyrevival.com
I always love chatting with Carly because she is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and she is so forthcoming with information that will help conquer your chaos.
In this episode, Carly gives us her top 5 tips on decluttering your home:
- Know that there is no magic
- Less is more
- Everything has a home
- Slow down, and figure out the solutions to each problem
- Little resets
Carly also gives great gift ideas as well as mentioning a few wonderful organizations that you can donate items to that will really make a difference: WEAVE and Women's Empowerment
Make sure you connect with Carly on her website, get signed up for her awesome newsletter and follow her on Instagram:
@tidyrevival.com
In the second part of our amazing interview with the "Beacon of Happiness" Krystyn "K-Slack" Slack.
If you haven't listened to part 1, find it HERE.
In this half of the interview, Krystyn drops all the tips on conquering the chaos while letting your life experiences propel you forward.
There are so many nuggets of inspiration in this episode.
Some of my favorite quotes from this episode:
"Intentionality is Important"
"Enjoy the process because a lot of it is shit"
"If you are chasing a goal, there are a lot of layers of shit you have to deal with."
Make sure you connect with Krystyn:
www.freestylephotocross.com
@krystynslack
@freestylephotocross
I had the honor of interviewing my good friend Krystyn Slack who knows life's chaos very well. Krystyn shares a few stories of chaos that she's navigated and pulled through and shares her knowledge and wisdom with us on what she's learned through the process. After losing her dad out on a motocross track, Krystyn channeled her passion for the sport mixed with the duty of honoring her dad into building a media company and becoming the first female photographer to cover a full season of professional Supercross and Motocross in the United States. Make sure to tune into both parts of this touching interview with K-Slack. Instagram: @krystynslack/ @freestylephotocross
Website: freestylephotocross.com
Jessica Winkelhausen Smith is a pioneer in creating community for women who want an honest connection. Through her fitness and life coaching she transforms women from the inside out and leads them to a place of confidence and happiness.
Connect with Jessica at:
www.everydaywinks.com
and on IG : @fitnesswink
Jessica Winkelhausen Smith is a leading expert in the field of fitness, health and wellness, transformations of the body, mind & spirit, mindfulness, and self-love. As a Pro fitness athlete, author, successful entrepreneur, prayer minister, corporate wellness coach, fitness trainer, life coach & motivational speaker. She offers a variety of life tools to promote sustainable health, wellness & spiritual well-being. Through her authentic coaching methods, and programs, she has helped thousands of people connect with their spirit, have transformations with their body, strengthen their minds, and fall in love with themselves and their lives. Her energy and zest for life encounters you from the moment you meet her.
Amy is a mom of 3 and a photographer with 15 years of experience and she’s coming to the podcast today to share her chaotic birth story as well as super useful tips to help you conquer the chaos of a family photo session.
Amy’s tips for a successful family photo session are:
- Don’t look at Pinterest
- If you have kids under 5 years old, consider booking a mini session with your photographer. 15-20 minutes is sometimes all that little kids can handle
- When picking out your clothes for the session, think: simple and comfortable.
Connect with Amy:
www.amylynphotography.com
www.hellostockphotography.com
www.instagram.com/helloamylyn
This week we are chatting with Lauren G. Foster from Be Happy First. I had such a great interview with Lauren and we could have talked for hours, it seemed. I loved how real Lauren got in sharing her story. She truly is a Phoenix rising from the ashes of when, as she so frankly puts it, she "crashed and burned." There are so many lessons that Lauren shares with us in this interview. Some of my favorite parts are when Lauren talks us through how to get clarity on what you want for your life. That's something I've struggled with a lot as I navigate entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, life. Lauren offers these steps for finding clarity in your life's purpose: 1. Remember things you used to love to do as a kid. This re-awakens your imagination so that you can dream up the life you want. 2. Write a Bucket List - What are 50 things you want to do before you die? 3. Paint the picture of what you want and then live into that. Allow the picture to change as you experience new things and can shape the picture with your experiences. Throughout the conversation, we also discuss the Laws of Awareness and as the Universe is working in our lives in these different levels: - To me - By me - Through me - As me For more information on the Laws of Attraction, Lauren recommends any of the Abraham Hicksbooks on the subject Connect with Lauren for more information and check out her free resources: Connect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/behappyfirst
Lauren G. Foster founded Be Happy First in 2013 when she decided that her life's purpose was to help other women create lives that feel empowered, free and abundant, so everything she does these days is towards that end. She is certified as a Life Mastery Consultant, Primal Health Coach, Masters of Wisdom and Meditation Teacher and Dream Builder Coach.
This week we are discussing how adopting a minimalist lifestyle can improve your health with RN Sara Halcumb from the blog Literally Simple.
Sara mentions simple practices like starting a gratitude journal, eating fresh and organic produce, and heading outdoors for a walk as tips to starting off your minimalist, simplified health journey.
Listen in for a bunch more tips to help you simplify your life to avoid falling down the rabbit hole of chaos.
Sara Halcumb is a registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience in healthcare. She also writes for the Southwest Washington blog Literally Simple. Sara was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and currently lives in Battle Ground with her husband and their two children. Most days you can find her enjoying the beautiful outdoors with her family and their dog Bandit.
Connect with the Literally Simple team on Instagram: @literallysimple
This week we are bringing you our interview with Maria from Literallysimple.com. Maria discusses how she conquered the chaos in her life by adopting a minimalism-light lifestyle, and how it helped strengthen her relationships by removing the stress of materialism and the overwhelming of too much stuff.
Maria drops tons of tips to help you get started on simplifying your life.
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Can we talk about confidence for a minute? Isaac Serwanga states “Confidence is not something anyone can do for you.” Do you believe that? You are 100% in charge of your own confidence. Boost your confidence by writing down your accomplishments and triumphs and visiting this list often. This is your Badass list. This is your hype list. Use it as a tool to give yourself a confidence boost when you need it!
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Throughout October, we remember all the babies in heaven who didn't have a chance to grow old in this world. It is a month of reflection and sadness as parents reminisce on what could have been, but also hope that we can overcome the tragedy. In honor of our lost little loves, this week we bring you an interview with Kaci McGuire from Queen Bee Fertility. This interview first aired on The BumpCast podcast in October 2018 but everything in it is still relevant to the tragedy of infant loss, miscarriage and infertility today.
During this special episode of the podcast, we discuss the importance of preparing holistically for pregnancy to give your body and your pregnancy the best chance for success, pregnancy loss, as well as postpartum care and the importance of surrounding yourself with a support system in all stages of motherhood, loss, and life.
More than anything, it's really important to give yourself grace. Too often, we mamas put so much blame on ourselves and many times, there’s not much we could have done to prevent the tragedy.
Please visit Kaci's website: www.queenbeefertility.com
If you're going through a loss and would like the list of resources Kaci mentions in the interview, please email her at: hello@queenbeefertility.com
You can also connect with Kaci and Queen Bee Fertility on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenbeefertility/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/queenbfertility
Jillian Bright is a writer, bikini designer, avid reader, traveler, and mama. She lives in Northern California and Italy with her partner and their two year old son but spent most of the first year and half of new motherhood in the high desert of Northwest Argentina where she wrote her first children's book.
During this interview, we touch on a huge range of topics from motherhood, abortion and infertility to travel, robbery and custom bikinis.
Listen in on the interview and make sure to connect with Jillian to get more info on her next custom bikini launch and how to get a copy of her book.
www.jillianbright.com
Instagram: @wildbrightandfree
Facebook: Jillian L. Bright
Twitter: @wildbrightfree
Tune in this week as we discuss how Elizabeth Gray conquers life while living with Endometriosis and Primary Immunodeficiency. Not just one, but two chronic illnesses, while still keeping a positive outlook and living her best life. Elizabeth is a published model and actress who loves anything with chocolate. A mental health advocate who shares her experiences with primary immunodeficiency and endometriosis. She enjoys spending time with her husband Andrew as well as her friends and family, cooking, and watching anything nerdy.
Elizabeth can be found on social media as @LizabethMarie and talking about life with chronic illness @Alittlesparkleandfrizz
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This week on Chaos Queens, I’m interviewing the amazing Rachel Garrison. I got pretty emotional during this interview and I give so much praise to Rachel for her eloquence and poise while telling her story. Rachel has been through a lot! I found myself thinking “how is this woman still standing so strong?” And it dawned on me that OF COURSE she’s still standing strong! She is a true Chaos Queen and ruler of her realm and now she’s paving the way for others to communicate and rise up past their own fears by creating safe spaces for millennials to have vulnerable conversations about life, relationships and experiences.
I know you will be in awe of this incredible woman, just as I am.
Rachel Garrison is a native New Orleanian who holds a BA in English from Dillard University and a MA in Teaching from Rice University.
With over two decades of observing human nature and reading and writing poetry, Rachel Garrison has honed her skills as a literary alchemist transforming emotions into written word. She is the author of Chasing Unicorns: Life as an Early Millennial, a collection of poetry about the millennial’s plight in the modern-day dating world, and #soIknowitsreal, a collection of poetry and prose that gives the reader an intimate look at a unique love that battles emotional traumas while trying to establish trust.
Rachel is a safe space creator living in Houston, TX with her sons. Her passion and purpose is to create safe spaces to allow millennials to have vulnerable conversations about relationships/experiences as a means to heal inner wounds. Her hope is that these spaces facilitate the building of healthier relationships in the millennial generation and future generations. Her newest safe space is an online community she seeks to grow to 100 members.
Emotion activator. Conversaton facilitator. Vulnerability practioner. Author. Safe Space Creator.
See what else she’s up to at www.racheldgarrison.com
IG: @rdgchasingunicorns
FB: @rdgchasingunicorns
I wouldn’t say I completely have my morning routine locked in yet, but I will say, having a routine in place helps keep me on track in the morning.
Here are a few of the resources I mention during the episode, but check out the entire show notes at www.chaosqueens.org
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I’m so honored to bring you this interview with my friend Lynsey Dubois this week.
Lynsey and I have been friends since my daughter was a Daisy Girl Scout some 6 years ago. I knew she had an incredibly tragic story to tell about the loss of her daughter Amelia, but the life bombs she dropped in this episode took me by complete surprise.
This woman has fought through rape, domestic violence, and a broken back along with the loss of her sweet baby girl.
To me, she is a real life super hero.
Now, because I wasn’t prepared for some of the things she dropped on us, a few of the events were sort of, glossed over. I definitely want Lynsey to come back, whenever she’s ready for a part 2 to deep dive into some of her early life tragedies, because I know so many of you Queens have similar stories.
I hope you can pull as much strength and motivation from this interview as I did.
If you have any questions or comments on this episode, feel free to email me at shannon@chaosqueens.org
I would also LOVE if you would head over to my show page on whatever platform you’re listening to this on and leave a rating and review. This is the best way you can help get the word out to other Queens about the show.
Sometimes in life, chaos can mean all the back to back to back, daily grind tasks that we go through, and sometimes chaos is a huge event.
Megan Ortolivo shares both in her story during this week’s episode of Chaos Queens.
Walk with us through the chaos of falling in love with an introvert when you’re an extrovert, marriage and building a family, and a really traumatic birth story.
Find out more about Megan in the show notes on our website www.chaosqueens.org
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There really is nothing like the Thin Blue Line. As a retired police officer it was my distinct honor to interview Laura about the loss of her brother, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Blount, when his helicopter made an emergency landing on a hilly area. When the Eurocopter-EC120 landed, the tail end broke off, causing the fuselage of the helicopter to roll down a hill.
Kevin was 29 years old and had served as a deputy sheriff for 7 years.
What is the Thin Blue Line? thinbluelinefoundation.org definition is:
The Thin Blue Line represents the men and women of law enforcement that stand between good and evil, order and chaos. The black stripes above the blue line represent the public and the bottom black stripes represent the criminal.
It was so eye opening for me to get this perspective. That of a surviving family member of a fallen officer.
Laura describes getting the news that Kevin had been in an accident, the aftermath of the news, and how it inspired her to serve others who experience trauma.
If you would like to donate to survivors of fallen officers, check out
https://www.odmp.org/donate
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Don’t forget to purchase your ticket for the Conquer Your Chaos Women’s Retreat happening in Northern California in November 2019. Tickets are very limited so head over to chaosqueens.org/events to sign up today!
This week on Chaos Queens I’m interviewing Jasmin Ong from This Moms A Dreamer.
During our interview, Jasmin goes into depth about how growing up in the projects of the San Francisco Bay Area inspired her to overcome poverty and an eating disorder and lead her to a fruitful life of teaching other women how to pinch pennies when you absolutely have to while still allowing your family to live their best, healthiest lives.
A few topics we touch on:
The Projects of South San Francisco and San Jose, CA
Extreme couponing
Unhealthy relationship with food - eating disorders
Fat shaming
Motherhood
Jasmin is a huge influencer in the Sacramento, California area and can be found scouting out deals to share with her readers and Instagram followers, and along with her friend Romina, has started a community of likeminded creatives who support and lift each other up in business and life.
Connect with Jasmin:
Instagram: @thismomsadreamer
www.thismomsadreamer.com
I would also LOVE if you would head over to my show page on whatever platform you’re listening to this on and leave a rating and review. This is the best way you can help get the word out to other Queens about the show.
Don’t forget to purchase your ticket for the Conquer Your Chaos Women’s Retreat happening in Northern California in November 2019. Tickets are very limited so head over to chaosqueens.org/events to sign up today!
Listen up PRIVATE!
This week I’m taking you along as I remember my military experience, why I enlisted, how September 11th played a crucial role in my soldier experience, and what war really does to a girl from the suburbs.
After going back through and listening to this episode, I will admit, I definitely glossed over a few things. It certainly wasn’t intentional, but I will make sure to circle back around in another episode to get into the gory details of basic training and war in Iraq.
If you have any questions or comments on this episode, feel free to email me at shannon@chaosqueens.org
I would also LOVE if you would head over to my show page on whatever platform you’re listening to this on and leave a rating and review. This is the best way you can help get the word out to other Queens about the show.
Don’t forget to purchase your ticket for the Conquer Your Chaos Women’s Retreat happening in Northern California in November 2019. Tickets are very limited so head over to chaosqueens.org/events to sign up today!
In this intro episode, I'm sharing the inspiration for this podcast and what you can expect from listening.
I hope to interview lots of women to get their unique perspectives on life, love, loss and triumph over all the chaos in their lives.
I came up with this concept after interviewing countless mamas on my pregnancy podcast, The BumpCast, and finding that we all have a story or two to tell that may inspire or encourage other women through this crazy thing called life.
Join me on the journey!
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Instagram: @chaosqueenspodcast
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