Being Whole with Dr. Cassandra LeClair: Recent Episodes
Dr. Cassandra LeClair
Being Whole is a podcast that encourages you to live intentionally. Guests will share journeys that empower you to accept your past and embrace your future. I’ll speak with incredible humans that are mastering Being Whole in mind, body, and spirit. Hear how these exceptional individuals work to create, maintain, and rebuild relationships personally and professionally. Their stories will inspire you to learn more about your needs and boundaries to equip you to navigate real life situations with confidence. Learn to nurture the most important relationship of them all, the one you have with yourself.
Today, on the Being Whole podcast, I welcome Sandra Love! Sandra is a transformational systems specialist consulting & empowering integrity-driven leaders, high end executives, and business owners with emotional intelligence & big business success solutions through gamification, certification & reconciliation. She’s designed a fun (and powerful) board game that focuses on personal growth and healing.
Do you love public speaking and wish you could get paid to do so? I’ve got the gal for you! I recently graduated from Jess Eckstrom’s Mic Drop Academy. I was a little hesitant to sign up because I’ve been disappointed from other coaches and courses. But through speaking with Jess and her incredible team, I took a chance. Now, I’m feeling empowered and am confident that I will be making money using my speaking superpower. If you are craving something like this, I will link the opportunity in the show notes. But the doors won’t be open long, so please don’t sleep on this opportunity! https://micdropworkshop.com/academy/
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Here are a few of my TAKEAWAYS from today’s episode.
1-Your bliss is something that you uncover through asking yourself the hard questions and then learning to dance with it. Bliss isn’t a one size fits all prescription, but it’s beautiful once you are open about your journey.
2-You can bring fun into your healing through games as Sandra has created.
3-The ultimate love you can find in life is the self-control within us, so we don’t feel the need to control people or situations.
4-A $150,000 car won’t fulfill you if you haven’t faced the hard questions and done the inner work to heal.
5-Making friends with your shadows and learning how to walk your daily walk without having shame is one of the most important things you can do to feel true joy and alignment.
Today on the Being Whole podcast, I welcome Paul Getter! He is a friend first and a top-tier internet marketer second. Paul’s internet marketing career began in desperation. Recently fired and without prospects, he discovered the power of social media. Without any formal education in marketing, he committed himself to learn every aspect of social media marketing. Fast forward a few years, and he has now spent over one billion dollars running ads and campaigns for his clients, is in the top 1% of ad spenders on Facebook, and has over 1 million followers on Instagram. But Paul knows that platforms like Facebook and Instagram are just tools. They’re not the objective. The objective is to get results for his clients. In this episode, we learn more about how Paul got to where he is today, plus he shares advice for those of us who lack motivation or who are feeling like we are on a hamster wheel trying to find this coveted money-making passion for exploding our careers as entrepreneurs.
Do you love public speaking and wish you could get paid to do so? I’ve got the gal for you! I recently graduated from Jess Eckstrom’s Mic Drop Academy. I was a little hesitant to sign up because I’ve been disappointed from other coaches and courses. But through speaking with Jess and her incredible team, I took a chance. Now, I’m feeling empowered and am confident that I will be making money using my speaking superpower. If you are craving something like this, I will link the opportunity in the show notes. But the doors won’t be open long, so please don’t sleep on this opportunity! https://micdropworkshop.com/academy/
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Here are a few of my takeaways from my conversation with Paul
1- If you find yourself frustrated with where you currently are and being hard on yourself for not being further ahead, take a pause and reflect on how far you’ve come. Give yourself credit for all the work you’ve done so far.
2- Don’t let a bad hair day prevent you from showing up and sharing a message or story that can impact or help others.
3-If you come to your relationships with a sense of serving instead of asking, you’ll create authentic connections. As Paul did, you may as well find that it pays off for you in ways you never thought possible.
4- You may not become successful in doing something you’re passionate about. You may see an opportunity to offer something that pays the bills, and along the way, you open yourself up to learning about new things that could ultimately become a passion for you.
Dr. Kristen C. Eccleston (The NeuroDiverse Teacher) is an Education Consultant currently living and working in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Her areas of focus as an education consultant are K-12 and Corporate mental health and neurodiversity engagement. As an education consultant, she has worked with thousands of students and families in addition to … Continue reading "Mental Health Advocacy for Children (with the Neurodiverse Teacher)"
On today’s episode of the Being Whole podcast, we welcome Dr. Beth Ribarsky. Dr. Beth Ribarsky (Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln) is a professor in the School of Communication and Media at the University of Illinois Springfield, where she teaches courses in interpersonal communication and public speaking. Dr. Ribarsky’s research focuses on the social construction of … Continue reading "What Your Attachment Style Really Means"
Today on the Being Whole podcast, I’m discussing with Katie Love how she got into this social media business and how she’s navigated motherhood and up-leveling in her company. Katie got her start in the news industry, from stations all across the country to the Today Show and The White House. While covering the news … Continue reading "Sharing Stories and Building a Business on Social Media"
Today, on the Being Whole podcast, I welcome my ex-husband, Cale Underberg. Cale is a Civil Engineer and father of two living in San Antonio, TX. A South Dakota native and graduate of South Dakota State University, Cale has lived in the San Antonio area since 2008. Prior to living in Texas, Cale lived in … Continue reading "The Learning Curve of Coming Out as Gay Later in Life"
Today, we have Carissa Floyd on The Being Whole podcast. Carissa is passionate about connecting experiences! She knows what it’s like to feel disconnected physically, relationally, and spiritually. The theme of connection is present in all of her endeavors. Carissa believes that connection is ours to come home to and that our journey of coming … Continue reading "Preventing (and Rebounding From) Burnout as a Wellness Professional"
Today, on the podcast, we have Iesha Williams. Iesha is a former high school teacher turned content creator and coach. Iesha has over 10 years in the education industry at the secondary and post-secondary level including teaching, mentoring, curriculum design, adjunct instructor, instructional coach, and more. She holds a Master’s of Education, Principal Certification, and … Continue reading "HONORING YOUR BOUNDARIES AS A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER"
Today, we have Patricia Goodman Hayward on the show. Patricia holds an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University in the College of Professional Studies. In addition, she developed the concentration in Cross-cultural Communication for the master’s in Corporate and Organizational Communication. She earned her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership from The George Washington University … Continue reading "CULTURAL RESILIENCE AND THE POWER OF WOMEN COMMUNITIES"
Today on the Being Whole podcast, we welcome Rachael Kay Albers! Rachel is a creative director, and brand strategist for businesses that burn the rulebook. When she’s not working with rulebreakers and renegades to set fire to the box instead of thinking inside it, she writes and educates about the intersection of branding, pop culture, … Continue reading "How Big Name Coaches Are Gaslighting You"
Today, we have Dr. Darian Parker on the show. He earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behavior Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr. Parker is a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. Dr. Parker has been in the fitness … Continue reading "The Fitness Industry: What’s Broken and Where to Go From Here"
On today’s episode, we welcome Investor, serial entrepreneur, and coach, Emi Kirschner! Her mission is to empower women entrepreneurs to build their empires and reach beyond 7 figures by helping them build more profitable businesses. Masterfully combining her deeply intuitive abilities with her analytical sense and her 12+ years of entrepreneurial experience, Emi helps ambitious … Continue reading "HOW TO STAND OUT IN THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP INDUSTRY"
Today, on the Being Whole podcast, we kick off season three with my sweet friend Tiffany Williams! Tiffany, owner of Aud & El Apothecary, believes that creating an environment, internally and externally, that is soothing and calming should be a priority in all our lives. She believes that our mind, body, home and soul are … Continue reading "REMOVING THE STIGMA OF ADHD IN WOMEN | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Cassandra sits down and opens up about a hard time she’s been going through this past week and gives advice on how to work through our emotions instead of numbing out. We are all human and don’t always “get it right”, but we are able to make different decisions once we are aware of our … Continue reading "LEARNING TO WORK THROUGH PAIN WITHOUT NUMBING OUT"
Cassandra sits down and shares a bit about her time spent healing in the desert and why it’s so important that we make space for healing. Healing doesn’t always have to be a luxurious stay away from home. Cassandra gives examples of how you can incorporate healing easily in your life right now and even … Continue reading "Infusing Patterns of Healing Into Your Daily Life"
Today’s episode is a bit different because I’ve been knocked down this past week with COVID. Because I didn’t want to miss an episode this week, and because many are curious about how I lead in the classroom, I invite you to enjoy a throwback lecture today! I believe there are a lot of great … Continue reading "Navigating Relationship Conflict"
Today, I sit down and speak with a young mom named Lupita! Lupita is a mom of 3 with PTSD. She lived through child sexual abuse and a couple of addictions. Now, Lupita makes videos on Instagram to connect with others on similar healing journeys and is also working on a podcast to help people … Continue reading "NAVIGATING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AS A YOUNG MOM | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Today on the Being Whole podcast, we welcome Jenn Fieldman! Jenn has been working in the mental health space in some capacity for nearly 25 years. She had roles such as college counselor, guidance counselor, community mental health, and wilderness therapist for recovery centers. Since 2014, Jenn has worked solely in private practice working with … Continue reading "PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: TELETHERAPY IN A PANDEMIC | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Today, Cassandra discusses the mind/body connection in her healing journey after childhood sexual assault and abuse and touches on how her lupus journey has been intertwined. It can be overwhelming when you find yourself in a moment of panic from trauma memories being triggered. Cassandra shares how she self regulates and honors her body in … Continue reading "EMOTIONAL REACTIVITY IN YOUR HEALING JOURNEY | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
I hope this episode gives you inspiration to start listening to your inner whisper and be open to receiving the new opportunities! Be sure you’re following me on Instagram to be in the loop for what’s coming! https://www.instagram.com/drcassandraleclair
Today, we have Delashawn Bordeaux joining us on the podcast for a powerfully relatable conversation. She is the founder of Speak Our Truth Inc. As a survivor of sexual abuse, Delashawn started the organization “to provide a safe place for men and women across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex as they adjust to life after sexual … Continue reading "LEARNING TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY AFTER A SEXUAL ASSAULT | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Texas State Alum Zachary Perkins joins me today on the podcast! My TAKEAWAYS from this episode with Zachary are: 1. When you open up the door to writing about one experience in your life, you may unexpectedly find yourself opening up a box of many experiences (both amazing and painful). 2. For many of us, … Continue reading "Healing Patterns of Generational Trauma | Being Whole Podcast"
Nayana has 18+ years experience managing programs and projects for the government and private sectors. In her most recent role, she has managed the public affairs department of a federal government entity in Florida. She owns a training business centered on soft skills like communication, leadership, and teamwork. She is focused on Diversity, Equity and … Continue reading "Finding Happiness After Divorce"
Today, we have my friend Julie Afsahi joining us from Soul Strong Yoga!Julie is a mother, yoga and meditation teacher, entrepreneur, and passionate yoga practitioner. Yoga has been Julie’s life support and allowed her to regain mobility after years of dealing with a rare neuromuscular disease. Julie is a big believer in sharing the practice … Continue reading "EMBRACING SELF LOVE WHILE LIVING WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Today, I welcome my friend Jessica Hille. She is a real estate agent, a mother, a wife, and her passion for life is refreshing. Her mental health journey and her love for people intertwined to point her in the right direction in her career. She shares about how she curbs the negativity in her own … Continue reading "PEOPLE PLEASING AND HONORING YOUR SELF CARE BOUNDARIES | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Today on the podcast, we have Miranda Lee is a faith-based Health and Confidence Coach who loves to help busy go-getters build confidence through food freedom, fitness and faith. She is a certified personal trainer and has her B.S. in Applied Health Science. She is a wife, dog mom, and daughter of Christ. Miranda is … Continue reading "LOVING FOOD AND FITNESS ON OUR OWN TERMS | BEING WHOLE PODCAST"
Today, for our final guest of 2021 on the Being Whole podcast, I’m chatting with Danielle De Leon Guerrero. She is the founder of HER Women’s Veteran Society, which Danielle describes as “an organization that I referred to as my third baby. It has been a source of healing for me. I hope through the creation of my organization I can reach other women veterans like me and let them know they are not alone and remind them of the sisterhood they are a part of. ”
Danielle is a 35 year old woman combat veteran (OIF and New Dawn campaigns) that is also a mother to two amazingly talented daughters 12 and 7. She is a resident of New Braunfels for 3 years but her mother’s side has a deep personal connection as one of the founding families (Kneuper). She is a bi-racial child and was born in Guam and considers Bastrop, TX as her hometown as she was raised there. She is also a woman who works in the Tech industry and currently works for the City of Kyle as the first ever and only Systems Analyst. I’m so honored to share her journey of reclaiming her motherhood after returning from deployment with you today.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
I wanted to let you know that I’m opening up an intimate elite coaching experience kicking off in January. You may be feeling like you are unhappy with how you’re navigating (or struggling to navigate) your boundaries with people or situations in your life. You are not alone, my friend. So many are struggling right now and I definitely feel like it’s a time of awakening to our next level. Join me in leveling up your relationships in the Elite Boundaries Group Coaching Experience to not only get to know where you’re needing to tighten or establish boundaries, but also how to understand what that looks like for you in 2022. Let’s build an authentic life that honors everything you need and want. DM me the word BOUNDARIES on Instagram (@DrCassandraLeClair) or on Facebook if we are friends. There are only a few seats available, so I encourage you to love yourself first and invest in feeling empowered for the next year! NOW, back to the episode with Danielle.
TAKEAWAYS:
1. When you sign on the dotted line with the military, there will be things that you miss out on. It’s definitely okay to have mixed emotions about it all, to be grateful for the opportunity but also sad for what you will miss.
**2. Documenting your journey during every chapter is a beautiful way to look back as a family and relive the good parts that may not have been shared/spoken about at the time.
- People around you may not know what’s going to overwhelm you once you’ve come back from deployment.
4.In helping others in their healing journey, it provides an undercurrent of healing for your OWN journey. It also is a sense of accountability to keep you showing up and doing the work.**5. Reiki and mindfulness can definitely help you for the day to day . Also carving out time in your day to truly be awkward and uncomfortable in sitting with your feelings helps preventing the numbing of the stress of your life.
A Texas State Alumna x2, Addison Turner, recently opened her own business, Love, Addie Lyn. It is an online women’s clothing boutique that features apparel, accessories, shoes – and most importantly – is becoming all size inclusive. Having worked in the retail industry for a while and being a lover of fashion since she was young, Addison now gets to help women of all ages look and feel confident in items she carries in her store. If you’re looking for any holiday gifts, special occasion outfits, or want to splurge for yourself, check out loveaddielyn.com! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook as well: @ shoploveaddielyn 1-Sometimes we get stuck in the little details of a big idea, but when we are open for inspiration and guidance, you’ll know when the right detail clicks into place (like Addie Lyn with the name “Love, Addie Lyn”).
**2-There’s so much more to owning a business than all the rainbows and butterflies that may be implied on social media. Taxes, customer service, and the day to day mundane tasks really can be overwhelming if you don’t have someone guiding you.
3-There really is such an abundance of space for all of us, even if sometimes we do similar things as others do. Truly collaborating and supporting others who are in different points of their journey builds up faith in humanity in moving the needle forward for all of us.
4-Entrepreneurial spirit can be contagious. Seeing others being inventive and excited about a new facet of their business can ignite your own flame for what you are doing.**5-If you’re curious about something, dive in and let yourself explore and learn. Starting before you’re ready can be a huge key in a snowball effect towards being confident in that role.
Hello!
Last week, I hosted a boundaries masterclass and it was such a hit that I wanted to share a bit of it with you today. Before we kick off the episode, I want to share a really big announcement with you. Kicking off January 13th, I’m leading a group coaching experience for four weeks!
It’s an opportunity to work with me on an intimate level as we dive deep on forming boundaries that work for you and feeling confident in navigating them. I’ve never done something like this before and I’m so excited to support you in feeling like a boundary badass in 2022!
PLUS, there’s an exclusive BONUS for the first five who sign up. The first five people who sign up for the Elite Boundaries Experience will get a 45 minutes 1:1 coaching call with me that is valued at $250 alone. Spots are limited, so go ahead and click the link to sign up.
Register for class here!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and DM me on Instagram @DrCassandraLeClair and I’d be happy to help out.
Today on the podcast, we have Tyndal Schreiner.
Tyndal Schreiner is a licensed therapist, a writer, and an advocate who spends her days supporting women in therapeutic work and fighting mental health stigma. She is well-known for her unpolished and loving approach on social media and in the media. She specializes in supporting women who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and shame and serves clients all over the state of Texas. Thousands tune in to her Instagram to read “dear little me” letters on Sundays and to follow along with her work. Connect with her on Instagram @tyndalelizabeth or sign up for her monthly email at www.tyndalelizabeth.com.
Be sure to follow Cassandra on Instagram as there are important things being announced this week!
https://www.instagram.com/drcassandraleclair TAKEAWAYS
1. When something is on your heart consistently, there’s a reason. In Tyndal’s case, it was the trauma training that led her to sharing her wisdom on a platform like Instagram. Listen to that voice with the knowing that it may lead to something truly impactful.
**2.Just because you help others in their journey doesn’t mean that you are healed. You essentially just have to be a few steps ahead of others while continuing to work on your own healing.
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Not all content focused on healing will work for you. There is no “right way” to heal. Knowing this can prevent you from comparing your journey to someone else’s and also preventing the shame cycle that happens if you feel like you did something “wrong”.
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In doing this work, the biggest gift is to accept and declare that you are not okay to not only yourself but your loved ones.**5. When you are in a room of women in a collective way in a safe space to connect in the way that Tyndal spoke about really opens up a beautiful door of true empowerment without comparison or ill intentions.
Kat Kyle Balmos is currently the owner of two stores in downtown New Braunfels: Lot 59 & The Local.
Kat graduated from Canyon High School in 1987 and went on to graduate from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1991.
Kat’s retail career spans 32 years. After college, Kat was hired by national retailer J.Crew to help with their expansion into Texas. She opened their first store in Dallas at North Park and then the Houston Galleria. In 1993 she was recruited by retailer Abercrombie & Fitch to begin its national expansion. Over the 8 years she was with A&F she held many positions, District Manager, Regional Mgr, Director of New Store Openings and National Director of Recruiting. During her time with A&F she lived in Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, DC, Chicago, Columbus, Denver, & Scottsdale.
Tired of excessive moving & traveling she left A&F to start a family and then found her way back to her hometown of New Braunfels in 2005.
She is a 6th generation New Braunfelser and a descendant of one of the founding families.
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A few takeaways from my conversation with Kat:
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If you’re not changing, you’re not growing. Embracing the changes that are helping you grow as a human in a positive way can be one thing that helps you feel more appreciative to your surroundings.
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Hard times don’t last forever. It’s important to allow yourself the time, space, and get help if needed, to properly process traumatic situations.
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There are things that align so perfectly in life that really do feel like fate. Patience and belief that something good is coming really does pay off.
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Shopping is really an activity that incorporates all the senses, even subliminally. Take note of how you feel in your shopping experiences and appreciate when a store does it right.
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When you burn out, most of your creative energy really is stalled. Take some time to rest and recover so you can come back rejuvenated with a new drive.
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We all have our gifts and when we can use our gifts to shine a light on others and their gifts, it’s a true unleveling of joy and gratitude.
Follow Kat’s businesses on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lot59tx/
https://www.instagram.com/thelocaltx/
If you’re not following Cassandra on Instagram yet, you can do so below
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Today on the Being Whole podcast, we have Dominique Davison! Dominique brings passion, thoughtfulness and a sense of humor to her role as Marketing Manager at Stages, in Houston. With more than five years of varied experience, she offers an innovative approach to traditional marketing. Before joining Stages, Dominique assisted in special events and digital marketing for Houston’s Theater District where she was a part of the theater in Juvenile Detention Centers workshop. Dominique Davison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a minor in Mass Communications from Texas State University. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling or patiently waiting for Rihanna to drop her seventh album. Reserve your seat for the masterclass on 11/30 by clicking here: https://www.subscribepage.com/novemberboundariesmasterclass TAKEAWAYS 1. You may find that you need to set boundaries and let go when it comes to friendships from previous chapters in order to claim your worth and step into the next version of you. 2. When your dream doesn’t quite feel as if it’s unfolding how you envision, a leap of faith in a slight pivot truly brings you to where you’re destined to be and what you’re destined to do. 3. When you have pride in what you’re doing, you’re able to step into your role in a different way with passionate energy. 4. Theaters are such a foundational aspect to society in many cities and people like Domonique are out trying to fix the standard to make these spaces more inclusive to the black and brown communities. 5. Once you step up and start advocating for yourself and your worth, you open up opportunities for immense growth in your life. 6. Choosing yourself and deciding to create a boundary while also knowing that the people who benefited from you NOT having that boundary will most likely be the ones that are the most upset. Remember that how someone reacts to your boundaries is none of your business, that’s on them. 7. If you’re choosing not to change something, we are choosing to accept it. Take a look in your life and try to be honest with WHY you are making decisions. 8. Everything isn’t about you. Everyone is leading busy lives and it’s so important (but very hard) to stop taking everything personally in order to live a life where you are responsive and not reactive.
Susannah (Susie) Bannon is an award-winning teacher, scholar, and public servant. Susie has a BA in Communication Studies (2012) from the University of Houston-Downtown, an MA in Communication Studies (2014) from Texas State University, and a PhD in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research examines the complex interplay between rhetoric and carcerality and has been published in Essays in Virtual Dark Tourism, The St. Louis University Public Law Review, and Captured Words/Free Thoughts. Susie advocates for prison abolition and higher education in prisons at the local and national level, and in 2017 she co-founded the Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network.
I wanted to take a moment and let you know that I created a guide to emotional intelligence, which is something to help you understand your emotions and learn how to regulate them!
It’s totally free and I can’t wait for you to check it out.
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Here are a few of my takeaways from today with Susie.
**1. All it takes is one person who believes in your future that unlocks everything for you and you may find yourself curious about a path you may have never considered.
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It’s important as a collective to think of everyone as a human and remove the stigma of labels. Once a human is labeled something in a negative light, it takes away their humanness.
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After being incarcerated, it can be nearly impossible for humans to volunteer or get a job and are often not even given a fair shake with employers simply tossing their applications without even considering them for the position.
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Punitive consequences are not nearly as effective as social support and programs to really offer an alternative new leaf for humans that have been incarcerated.
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There are things every day that can bring you back to your traumatic moments of the past, but it’s about looking at those layers and healing from it. There may be new triggers that arise, but choosing to lean in and learn how to heal yourself is so incredibly important in order to take your power back.
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Journaling can be a really beautiful way to be able to name your feelings or experiences. From there, you can truly start to open up and heal.
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In helping others by sharing your experiences and traumas, you are also in a way healing yourself.**8. Each person has their own lived experiences, so let’s take a step back and look at someone KNOWING that they’ve had their own journey and try to have more empathy for them.
Susie’s links:
Instagram: @elsooz
Twitter: @susannahbannon
Cassandra on Instagram:
@drcassandraleclair
In today’s episode, Cassandra shows up for a solo episode and gets really vulnerable.
She peels the layers back and gets uncomfortable with you. It’s a great reminder to all of us to keep showing up and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone so we can collectively evolve and become better.
This podcast is to show you the tools we have within us and how to effectively use them.
Thank you so much for listening today, I hope you’ve loved this solo episode.
Tracey Nefford is the Training and Development Manager for Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and Galveston. Tracey and his husband Derek live in New Braunfels, Texas. Tracey’s passions are team building, spending time with family/dogs, and gardening. Using personal experiences and the journey that comes with being a leader, Tracey dives deeper into small town Texas, the loneliness of being a leader, and how to ground yourself when your world can’t seem to stop spinning. You can contact Tracey on LinkedIn or through instagram.
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My takeaways from today’s episode
1- Detaching from all you’ve known and exploring a new chapter in life is sometimes the perfect way to learn to live in your own skin and be confident in who you truly are as you are on the journey of self discovery.
**2-Many people who did awful things many years ago may have matured and evolved to no longer harbor such strong feelings towards you in present day.
3-In living your life authentically and true to yourself and what you really enjoy in life, you find true happiness and success without worrying about outside expectations or opinions.
4-Remembering the low or perceived challenging times can help you to feel strength moving forward. “If we can make it through the Caesar salad chapter, we can make it through anything!”
5-When you are isolated with people who care and support you, it opens up such a beautiful opportunity for you to grow together and strengthen your relationship.
6-As a leader, nurture your employees or downline to either be skilled enough to do YOUR job or go off and do something incredible down the road. Having sincere intentions but knowing that many will move on eventually is a beautiful foundation.
7-In work and friendship, it can sometimes feel like a revolving door and it can feel lonely to know that others will not always be a lifelong connection. It takes a lot of strength to pour love into others while also letting them evolve and venture away from what you had together.
8-In the slow moments between chaos, be intentional with allowing yourself to slow down and take an aerial view of your days while finding hobbies to keep moving forward in having a purpose (like Tracey with making salsa and gardening).
9-Be mindful of where you FEEL your feelings in your body. Identify where it is and take the steps to ground yourself. Doing this consistently, you’ll start to notice patterns that arise and be quicker to pull out your tools to center yourself again.**10-Having rhythms to decompress is really helpful, like walking aimlessly through Target sipping coffee, taking laps in a park watching TikToks or sitting on a paddle board in the river playing on your phone. Allowing yourself to just kind of “check out” and quiet the noise from life around you and just being entertained is a great way to reset.
Colonel Matthew T. Good is a native of Texas. He went to Texas A & M University where he joined the Corps of Cadets where he excelled in scholastics and leadership training. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, where he has been an active duty officer for the last 26 years.
As a Marine, Matt has garnered many accolades and has led troops in combat during several deployments. He is highly respected and is currently serving as a Marine liaison to the US Senate.
Matt is not defined by his Marine Corps activities. He is an avid long distance runner and enjoys hiking the countryside with his wife and four kids. He is a world traveler, amateur archaeologist, writer and a true Renaissance man.
A few takeaways from my conversation with Matt Good
1- Be vulnerable about what you don’t know and lean into collaboration to grow.
2- Trust is not immediate, it is earned by showing you care in those little moments that build over time.
3- Even if an organization has failures, it’s really about coming together and believing that leading with vulnerability, trust and mutual respect is a winning approach.
4- Sitting down regularly in a safe space with others that have these shared beliefs or foundations can really keep your mental health strong whether you are stateside or abroad in the service.
5- Even when you lose your cool, be honest with those around you to let them know that your emotions may not actually be in result of what they did but something that is completely separate from them.
6- If you’re not intentional, your career will continue to take and take until you realize you’ve got nothing left to give and nothing left for yourself to live a comfortable life.
7- It’s important to realize what is truly important to us and being mindful about what can wait until a later time. In being self aware in these two areas is how we can truly find a balance in our lives.
8- We are feeling beings who also think. Deliberately managing the water in your cup is important to be a person you feel proud to be.
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