Slow Down and Thrive: Recent Episodes
Kim Stark
Let's get the conversation going about how we can move at a more natural, less busy pace so we can have beautiful, calm and abundant lives. I'm your host Kim Stark and I'll be talking about how to deal with the fears and feelings that come up around slowing down, learning how to follow your intuition rather than your mind’s to do list, money mindset for thriving, knowing when to take aligned action versus unnecessary efforting, the difference between resting and procrastination and heaps more.
Hello friends I'm back after a break to talk about how to tell the difference between needing rest (and giving ourselves full guilt-free permission to do so!) or are you experiencing fatigue because you're avoiding something you know you should be doing...
I give some handy hints to tell which one you might be experiencing and some tips to work through it.
I also talk about what's been happening with me over the last few months and a few more learnings on going through a really quiet void period of stillness!
If you're interested in exploring a somatic therapy and energy healing coaching combo session with me then here's the booking link for an online one hour session.
https://tidycal.com/kimberleystark/energy60online
Join me on Instagram at @slowdownandthrive or visit the website at www.kimstark.com.au
Do you feel ready to transform out of your cocoon phase?
After a deep period of rest and stillness after my Kakadu trip, I'm back to chat with you about a big realignment in my life that's led to the birth of two exciting new projects. I share how this new journey has helped me overcome a fear I've been carrying for many years and create from a place of newfound enthusiasm. This whole process has reinforced my main message - Listen to your body, trust in the process, and know that when you're ready to come out of your cocoon stage, beautiful things await you on the other side.
In this episode, I explore:
· Learning to trust our inner guidance
· How moments of reflection can help us to move forward
· The importance of rest to fuel creativity
· How fear can stop us from creating
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Is this big shift in business affecting you?
This episode is an exploration into the notion of ambition and the realignment I’m noticing in the business realm. I also delve into the message of ‘coming back to stillness’ and the magic that comes from simply being. Life isn’t meant to be such a struggle, and we’re finally moving into the deeper part of ourselves where our most creative energy lives.
In this episode, I explore:
· The catalysts of change and how they can dissolve old notions
· Why stillness is so important
· Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Letters from love’
· The new way of business that is being birthed
Links for you:
www.elizabethgilbert.substack.com/
www.leeharrisenergy.com
www.bellalively.com
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This is your invitation to slow down and rest.
In this episode, we delve into the concept of the inner critic, that persistent voice within us all that often wants to keep us perpetually busy. We also reflect on where in our lives we have rules. We all have our individual rule books that tell us how we should act and respond in life. But what if these rules are outdated and are actually holding us back from living our most abundant lives?
In this episode, I explore:
· The types of inner critics and how they show up in our life
· The way our bodies and minds react to rest
· How to listen and create space from our inner critics
· Some useful journal prompts for self-examination
Links for you:
www.kimstark.com.au/1-1-coaching
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If you feel like you’ve been unmotivated or tired lately, then this episode is for you!
I launch into season two with a solo episode all about overcoming business stagnation and resentment. Sometimes, when we’re about to hit a point of expansion, we might encounter a point of contraction. If you feel like you’re about to give up or need support, this is your sign to keep going.
In this episode, I explore:
· The fears or negative beliefs that can create resistance in our lives
· How to view your business through the lens of a relationship
· Tips to handle ‘overwhelm’ and how to reset
· Ways to keep your creativity flowing
· When to listen and when to ignore your inner critic
Links for you:
www.kimstark.com.au/1-1-coaching
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What actions would we take if we weren't afraid of perceived future outcomes and emotions?
In this solo episode, I delve into the profound teachings of Michael Singer's renowned book, "The Untethered Soul." This book has helped me gain invaluable insights into the nature of the mind and the art of observing our thoughts. I've been dipping in and out of his teachings for over seven years, and the realisation 'I am not defined by my thoughts' has profoundly impacted my personal and professional life.
"In the end, enjoying life's experiences is the only rational thing to do. You're sitting on a planet spinning around in the middle of absolutely nowhere. You're floating in empty space in a universe that goes on forever. If you're going to be here, be happy and enjoy the experience."
In this episode, we explore:
· Allowing emotions to flow through us, navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience.
· The transformative power of contemplating death and cultivating a deeper appreciation for the present moment.
· Mastering the art of being the observer, gaining clarity and inner peace by freeing ourselves from the constant chatter of the mind.
· Understanding the relationship between manifestation and time, emphasising the importance of patience and trust on the path to success.
· Breaking free from limiting labels and consciously choosing the emotions we want to experience, empowering us to shape our reality.
Links for you:
Find Micahel's weekly chats here - https://tou.org/talks/
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Have you ever wondered what drives a successful entrepreneur to make a bold transition?
In this episode, I sit down with Leina Broughton, a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial world and a captivating speaker. With a track record of success with her fashion label, Leina & Fleur, Leina now runs Madeit.com.au, a buzzing digital hub that showcases the stunning creations of over 1500 talented artisans.
Leina shares her transformational journey over the last 12 months, which has taken her from a physically demanding collaborative role to a digital at-home business owner. She gives us some great tips based on her own experience building a 10-million-dollar business.
In this episode, we explore:
· The power of a manifesting mindset
· What is ‘stress mess’, and how do we recognise it?
· Using curiosity as a tool for growth
· Establishing effective boundaries for your business and time
· Developing self-awareness of stress patterns and triggers
Links for you:
www.leinabroughton.co
@leinabroughton
www.madeit.com.au
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**Are you ready to drop the safety net and follow your dreams?
This episode is a special one for me because I get to chat with my absolute bestie Lou Endicott, who has just bravely transitioned from a safe salary job in order to follow her dreams and work as a full-time artist. Building a business as an illustrator, she's navigating working with a new schedule and the emotions that come with such a huge life change.**
In this episode, we explore:
· Discovering the power of flow states and how they can enhance your creativity.
· Tackling the financial aspect of pursuing your dreams and finding abundance along the way.
· Unveiling the magic that unfolds when you follow your heart's desires.
Links for you:
Find Lou on Instagram
@louendicott_illustrator and www.louendicott.com.au
Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic
Deepak Chopra's 21-day Abundance Meditation
Tosha Silver's Abundance Prayer
Tara Brach - www.tarabrach.com/
This week I’m doing a conversational episode letting you guys know what’s been happening and some of the lessons I’ve learnt in these last few weeks!
I’ve been going through a low-energy phase, and it’s brought up all my resistance to slowing down, which is perfect for examining all of the ways I (and you) can resist rest.
I talk about how I came up with doing an inner child experiment this week where basically, I’m doing everything the inner child wants and seeing how that changes my week! So far, it’s brought some surprising results.
I also talk about my recent insights on the nervous system, repatterning negative mind loops and moving through different seasons of high and low energy.
In this episode, I explore:
· Stress and the effect on your body
· The benefits of craniosacral therapy
· Honouring the things you do and don't want to do
· Connecting to yourself through nature
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Prepare for an empowering episode that will ignite your self-discovery and redefine boundaries.
Join me in a captivating conversation with Violetta, the visionary behind "Expand and Impact" – a dynamic platform that blends a podcast, experiential education, and a vibrant community. Created for high-achieving women, change makers, and female leaders, this platform liberates you from hustle culture and guides you towards sustainable success.
In this episode, we explore:
· The lasting effects of burnout and its impact on your wellbeing.
· Unlearning the culture of hustle to embrace sustainable success.
· Balancing ego-driven ambitions with authentic growth.
· Uncovering the somatic realm of decision-making.
· Cultivating self-compassion on your transformative journey.
Links for you:
Find Violetta on Instagram at @expandandimpact and at https://www.expandandimpact.com/
Jonathan Mead @jonathanmead on Instagram
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Get ready to challenge the age-old belief that success in business requires relentless hard work.
In this solo episode, I invite you to join me on a transformative journey into the art of slowing down and thriving. What does it truly mean to align with our natural energy and break free from the grip of constant hustle? Together, let's take that courageous first step, guided by our intuition and fuelled by a desire for more.
In this episode, I explore:
· How to discover a work pace that truly resonates with your wellbeing
· Tasks that ignite your passion and joy
· Prioritising time for self-care and rejuvenation
· Listening to your intuition and embracing rest when needed
Links for you:
Episode 3 - What's really driving you to work hard, is it good for you and how to work from alignment instead. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/11653319
Episode 2 - How to follow your intuition, not your mind, to save time and energy https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/11653308
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Do you often wake up feeling fatigued and struggle to maintain proper hydration throughout the day? Join us as we discover the secrets of regaining balance to unlock our body's true potential.
In this episode, we dive into the realm of health with our guest, Cam Faull, a dedicated health practitioner with extensive experience in empowering individuals aged 40 and above to achieve strength, happiness, and holistic wellbeing. Cam's approach revolves around the six pivotal elements of thoughts, breathing, hydration, nutrition, movement, and sleep/rest, offering invaluable insights into finding equilibrium and enhancing overall health.
In this episode, we explore:
· The crucial role of a healthy gut in maintaining wellbeing.
· How our nervous system influences our overall health.
· Techniques to optimise rest and rejuvenation for improved health outcomes.
· Balancing the six major elements
· How to tackle physiological load
· The impact of financial stress on health
· The cycles of fight and flight and techniques to restore balance.
Links for you:
Find Cam at www.mindmovementmastery.com.au or on Instagram at @mindmovementmastery
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Discover the key to manifesting your dream life through the transformation of your beliefs!
In this episode, I chat with Michelle Boyde, an esteemed master hypnotist, leadership coach, and influential speaker renowned for her expertise in reshaping people's beliefs. Michelle's profound conviction lies in the power of upgrading systems, transforming behavioural patterns, and expanding the concept of purpose to infuse lives with deeper significance.
Join us on a captivating journey into the realm of beliefs as we unravel the mystery of subconscious beliefs, their intricate workings, and gain invaluable tips on effectively navigating and reshaping them. Michelle provides invaluable insights on how our beliefs serve as catalysts in creating the life of our dreams.
In this episode, we explore:
• Effective methods for transforming beliefs
• Illuminating hidden beliefs that shape our reality
• Nurturing the subconscious mind through intentional practices
• Exploring beliefs surrounding money and abundance
• Cultivating awareness of our internal dialogue
• The vital role of positive self-talk
• Demystifying the workings of hypnosis
Links for you:
Find Michelle Boyd at michelleboyd.com
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How can we make the way we work more pleasurable?
Join me in this captivating episode as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Jordhana Clark, an embodied counselling practitioner and somatic sexologist. Jordhana's expertise lies in guiding women on their journey towards improved health, pleasure, and embodiment.
Delve into the fascinating concept of "feeding the thread of pleasure" and discover how incorporating it into every facet of our lives can shield us from burnout and invigorate our true essence.
Drawing from her background in naturopathy, Jordhana emphasises the delicate balance between yin and yang energies while highlighting the significance of prioritising rest and pleasure for our holistic well-being. Gain practical insights into accessing our pleasure body as a means to nurture our nervous system and counter the effects of chronic stress.
In this episode, we explore:
• Unleashing greater pleasure within our entrepreneurial journey
• Embracing self-pleasure as an embodied practice of self-love and extending it to encompass self-care
• Infusing our daily lives with yin energy to experience a profound sense of fulfilment
• Integrating pleasure into traditionally "masculine" industries and work environments
• Practical tips for incorporating pleasure into our everyday existence
• A guided process led by Jordhana to help listeners connect with pleasure and gratitude in the present moment
**Links for you:
Find Jordhana at jordhanaclark.com**
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What if I told you that the key to success is not always complexity but rather simplicity?
In this episode I explore how simplifying your life and business can lead to greater abundance and fulfilment.
Are you ready to let go of the unnecessary and embrace a more focused approach to achieving your goals? I’ll delve into tips and strategies for simplifying your business systems, money management, and even your mind.
I also talk about:
• My personal experience of simplifying my own product-based business and the benefits it brought
• Why overcomplicating things can drain your energy and make you less effective
• The importance of having a processes document to streamline your business
• Trusting in divine timing and allowing space for flow to find the best solutions
• How to focus on what really matters and use your intuition to guide you towards success.
Links for you:
Jenny Blake - Freetime
Ep 20 - My Business Burn Out Story - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/12531400
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If you’re feeling tired or exhausted in your business, chances are it’s not very fun anymore and it’s time to assess what’s really going on.
Running your business shouldn’t be draining you, so if you’re tired there are ways to get that energy flowing again! Exhaustion is often a sign that something is out of alignment and needs our attention.
When we feel this way, running a business can feel like an uphill battle. Don’t forget business should be fun and something that is supporting you.
In this episode I share what it means if you’re tired or exhausted and some tips and thoughts to think about to get you back to feeling good. )
I talk about:
- Societal expectations and the effects they can have
- How to create a nourishing life for you and your business
- Forcing things and knowing when it’s time to reassess
- Accessing your intuition and the importance of a daily practice
Links for you:
Episode 14 - How to be at ease with feeling your feelings, so slowing down isn't scary! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/12191815
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Episode 23 - Are you your own boss, or do you want to be? If so, this one's for you!
Join me in this episode, where I dive into the positive aspects of working for yourself. I will go into the 7 reasons why I believe being self-employed is so worthwhile, and share with you a couple of stories from my own experiences along the way.
Running your own business can be challenging and I want to remind you of the many enjoyable parts that can come along with it too! When you are ready, find a quiet space, pour yourself a cup of tea and hit play.
I also dive into:
- The benefits of creating your own schedule and doing what you want when you want
- How you can enjoy working for yourself more and use your time efficiently
- Managing your business in a way where you can take time off for self care and unforeseen circumstances
- How making mistakes can be a good thing
- The enjoyment of creating and not having to answer to anyone
- Changing your perspective of challenges you encounter and knowing that you can come out the other side
- How personal development is linked to business success
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Episode 22 - Are you wanting to create your dream life?
**Join me for this episode, where I dive into some of the learnings I have discovered on my own journey to creating a life that I love. It took me years to get to where I am today and I want to do what I can to assist you in getting there even faster.
I go into how we can create the life and the reality that we want, and share with you some tools and questions that still help me to this day.**
If you are ready to look deeper into what may be blocking you from the life you truly desire, find a quiet place, get comfortable and hit play.
I also dive into:
- Trusting when you feel good in your body and not letting your mind control when you need to do things
- Treating everyday the same and dropping the story of the typical work week
- How to start looking for blocks within your belief systems
- How to tune into your inner knowing when you feel stuck or overwhelmed
- Some important questions to ask yourself to help you get to the root of why you may not be taking action or seeing results
- Getting clear on what you want your day to day life to look and feel like
- How to get in touch with what your heart desires so you are not motivated by ego
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Episode 21 - After a couple of weeks of moving through sickness, I am finally feeling like myself again and I’m ready to talk about money!
Today I dive into money and our beliefs around it. In my 20’s I really struggled with money, and it wasn’t until I started doing work around my belief systems that things started to change.
Join me for today’s episode to check the health of your money mindset, and to question what may be blocking you from creating financial abundance in your life.
I also talk about:
- Working with your menstrual cycle
- Getting paid for more than your time
- Limiting beliefs around money
- Do we have to work more to earn more
- The money stories your parents had
Resources mentioned in episode:
Episode 4: Money Mindset for thriving - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/11741190
**Episode 20 - I thought it was about time that I shared my own personal burnout story with you all. Today, I touch on where I started out in my career, working for myself and eventually running two large successful businesses and moving through not one but two big burnouts!
I also talk about:**
- Long term fatigue
- Building up and letting go of two businesses
- Recognising when to find help
- Looking at what’s working and releasing what’s not
- How the ego can get in the way of business decisions
Resources mentioned in episode:
Episode 13: How to Outsource - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/12134676
Episode 19 - Join me this week for a conversation with highly talented branding photographer and entrepreneur, Kate Nutt.
**Kate has over 20 years of experience shooting portraits aimed to empower professionals and transform the way they see themselves. During this episode we talk about her personal business journey, how becoming a mother changed her business and the learnings she has gained along the way.
A few other topics from today’s episode include feminine business, the pressure we put on ourselves as sole traders and the use of social media. Take a seat, get comfortable and press play when you’re ready to hear more.**
We also talk about:
- Business frameworks
- Hours of power for feminine people
- Does your business have to be on social media
- Business strategies and the feminine cycle
- Limiting beliefs surrounding your value
- Charging what your service is really worth
Resources mentioned in episode:
Kate Nutt - @katenuttphotography www.katenutt.com
"Outrageous Openness" and "It's Not Your Money" by Tosha Silver
Jenny Blake - https://itsfreetime.com/
Episode 18 - Consider this episode your permission to rest! I wanted to speak into rest and the guilt that can come along with it for many of us. This is still something that comes up for me as I love to rest and nap often!
In this fast paced and achievement driven world we find ourselves in, it can be a challenge to allow our bodies and minds to rest. We don’t need a reason to rest and we don’t need to ‘deserve’ to rest but I also talk through some reasons that rest is good for us and even productive, if that helps your mind to accept a nap here and there!
In today’s episode I cover:
- Procrastination vs laziness
- Napping and guilt
- Sleepiness and avoidance
- How rest is productive
- The ancient Chinese concept of Wu Wei
- Where your effort comes from and what drives you
- Creating from a space of love
- Meditation and sleep
- Breaking down your tasks
Episode 17 - Join me this week for a conversation with multi award winning comedian Tessa Waters about her experience going through and recovering from creative burnout.
We talk about the success she achieved touring her comedy and cabaret shows around the world in major festivals and the cost it eventually took on her health.
We chat about life after burnout and creating a fulfilling artistic life that is also in alignment with Tessa’s energy and her learnings about moving more slowly and how this is bringing her joy.
We also talk about:
- The signals our bodies give us about doing too much
- The hustle culture of the performance industry and the expectations that come with it
- Achievement and success and how Tessa has shifted what that means to her
- Scarcity mentality and how that plays a role in burnout
- Making money from your art in a sustainable way
- How to follow creative impulses that create joy and how they can open up new opportunities
Resources mentioned in episode:
Episode 4: Money Mindset - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/11741190
**Episode 16 - I’ve arrived back home on Australian soil after being in New Zealand for the last month. Towards the end of my trip I encountered extreme weather including floods and even a cyclone!
I really had to trust my intuition to navigate the rest of my trip, so today I wanted to speak into our intuition and a little about how I like to communicate with my higher self. Do you find it hard to listen to your inner guidance? Allow me to shed some light on how you can start to tune into and trust your intuition starting today.**
In today’s episode I cover:
- How to trust your intuition
- What is the higher self
- Discernment and intuition
- Ego mind vs higher self
- Starting to tune into your intuition
- Blockages
- Inner voice sessions
Resources mentioned in episode:
Esther Hicks - https://www.abraham-hicks.com/
Lee Harris - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChi8D8p41lA7ng4alum6J5Q
If you’ve been listening to the last couple of episodes you’ll know I’ve been travelling solo in New Zealand and there have been many lessons along the way, including embracing not planning and going with the flow.
Not planning and letting go of expectations leaves room for magic and different experiences that you may not have if everything is planned out.
In today’s episode I cover:
- Planning vs not planning anything.
- Planning your travel with some flexibility
- The importance of not planning your future and the power of letting go - not being attached to a certain outcome
- Letting go of expectations and trusting the next step and what shows up
- When it’s good to have a plan but still be flexible
- Doing your future self a favor and be open to possibility and finding what works for you
Have you experienced a resistance or avoidance to slowing down or finding it hard to do so because you’re always in your head?
So many of us have been taught to avoid being in the body or ‘stay busy’ or distracted, that we are out of touch with our feelings and it can feel scary to slow down and just be with it all.
Part of my journey of not being so active every second of the day, is that I have learnt to feel what’s going on in my body…and it’s been a process!
In today's episode I cover a few things that I've learned and it does include switching off with a short guided meditation, something I've learned just very recently, which I'm finding really useful. So just fair warning, at the end of the episode, just find some time and some space and if you listen to my podcast in the car, come back to this episode!
In todays episode I cover:
- How to feel your feelings and sensations and listen to your body
- Tips for creating and maintaining a calm, happy and regulated state
- How the breath can help us move our emotions
- How to tune into your intuition
- The power of not needing to fix things
- Switching awareness between physical sensations, emotions, feelings and thoughts
So there's a whole spectrum of how we feel and regardless of where you are in that spectrum, it's such a great skill to learn how to be okay and comfortable with feelings and sensations that come up, knowing that they're not going to kill you!
Suggested resources and people that have helped me on this journey:Brooke Castillo https://thelifecoachschool.com
Jess Lively https://jesslively.com/livelyshow/
Damien Bohler https://evolutionaryrelating.org/
Have you ever thought about outsourcing but you’re not sure how to go about it or think you don’t really need it? And it’s not just for those of us that are in business!
Outsourcing is really important, and I believe is the secret weapon to a lifestyle that is a lot healthier and allows you to take back control of your life and not be so busy with things that don’t bring you joy!
If there is a task in your life and you don’t get joy from it, it's taking up time, it doesn't require any of your skills, it's not advancing your life in any way, that is a perfect task for outsourcing.
In todays episode I talk about:
- How to recognise what is best to outsource in your life and how to do it.
- How I started outsourcing my work.
- Hiring people for personality skills and that have better systems than you, or it’s just simply their genius!
- How to buy back your time and money.
How to Speak Your Truth and Honour Your Needs
As we head into a new year, it is a time of reflection for many. Towards the end of 2022, I went through a breakup with my partner and I am still in the process of processing that and harnessing the lessons.
I love those kinds of challenging moments, because they're the moments of growth, and I thought I would record an episode for you, to share some of my reflections so far.
What I talk about and some questions to ask yourself if you are in a similar position:
- The importance of speaking your truth and not abandoning yourself in relationships.
- Am I in a hustle mode because I’m putting other people’s needs above my own?
- Where are you putting yourself second and making yourself feel worse by trying to please others?
- How do you go about expressing and getting what you need?
- Identifying if we are still operating from early childhood wounding.
- If we’re trying to please or fit in, we aren’t doing what we are supposed to be on the planet doing.
- What happens when you step more into your truth.
- Why you have to claim what you want
Today’s guest is Damien Bohler, the founder of Evolutionary Relating.
Damien is passionate about helping to evolve the way we relate with friends, family, colleagues and intimate partners.
“Humans are not solitary creatures. We are in relationship, always. With family, friends, work colleagues, romantic partners, dates or lovers. Do you ever ask stop and ask yourself, “What is the quality of these relationships in my life?” — Damien Bohler
We talk about:
- The science of differentiation and human design and the difference between each design type
- How we can understand our energy and rest requirements, according to each human design type.
- Manifestor vs. Generator.
- Where does the energy come from and what defined and undefined centers can mean
- Manifestor’s cycles can be small and long. Giving ourselves permission to ride the crash cycle.
- Manifestor vs. Projector.
- The difference between Generator and a Projector.
- Manifesting Generators vs. Manifestor
- Balancing work/life balance and energy
- Paying yourself first and nurturing and nourishing yourself.
Find more about Damien here:
https://evolutionaryrelating.org/
www.instagram.com/evorelating
Today’s guest is an inspiring woman, Leticia Ringe who is an award winning coach supporting women in the coaching, healing and space holding industry to intentionally build purpose driven businesses that allow you to do what you love, and thrive across your life holistically.
Leticia is a great example of someone who is living in alignment with their energy, moving at a pace that really works for her AND her business is doing really well because of it.
We talk about:
- How the universe sends you something that forces you to stop.
- The importance of being aware of your thoughts and feelings.
- Asking powerful questions like: What’s within my capability today to shift my life in the direction that I want?
- How to use time in a way that serves you rather than against you.
- How we can look to people who inspire us.
- The importance of taking time to rest during your menstrual cycle – working with the four seasons, not against them.
- How it feels to be working in a more feminine way in business
- How men are starting to adopt this flow as well as women.
- Working with your menstrual cycle is crucial and Leticia gives some great insight in this episode.
Find more about Leticia here:
https://www.leticiaringe.com/
Download the Menstrual Magic Journal at https://www.leticiaringe.com/menstrualmagicjournal
2023 is here - we made it!
It’s time to set some New Year's intentions!
In today's episode I share about some things that have worked for me and a few exercises to help you get clear as we head into a fresh new year!
Put your feet up, make yourself a tea, grab a pen (if you’re a note taker!) and listen to this episode for my top tips - or maybe just pick one from the list that resonates with you and focus on that one.
Things I cover:
- What were some of the challenges in 2022?
- How to start looking at what you want to do for this year.
- Write down your intentions for each area of your life.
- Writing a letter to yourself from your future self.
- How to use visualization to create a wish list for 2023
I would love to know what your favourite one was or what you discovered!
Do you naturally sit in a more feminine energy?
It’s ok to do business in a more feminine way!
This weeks episode is inspired by a conversation I recently had with my beautiful friend who is quite a feminine energy person and she conducts her business from this place.
I talk about:
- The shift from hustle-hunt to trusting listening to my intuition.
- The feminine vs masculine way of working or conducting your business
- Working in a male-oriented environment
- Finding a balance between both masculine and feminine that feels in alignment for you
The feminine way of business is a softening, a slowing down and listening to your intuition - allowing yourself to receive, so you're not going out and hunting, you're allowing opportunities to come to you.
Let this be your permission to do just that and to tap into divine timing and flow.
In this episode, I am joined by Paul Bibby and we chat about all things mindfulness.
Paul is a highly experienced and qualified mindfulness trainer and coach. He has completed multiple mindfulness teaching certifications, and has helped hundreds of people across the world bring greater calm focus, clarity and resilience into their lives. He has worked with multiple businesses and organizations to help bring the benefits of mindfulness into the workplace and is passionate about combining work and wellbeing.
What we cover:
- What is mindfulness and how Paul found the practice
- Paul’s experience with burnout and how mindfulness has changed his life.
- The benefits of meditation and mindfulness and how it’s a key component to slowing down
- How to implement mindfulness and meditation in your life
- Paul takes us through a short meditation
Paul is currently completing a master of counseling and psychotherapy, which is further enhanced his understanding of mental and emotional health. His core motivation as a mindfulness educator is to help people achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
Links
- Mindfulness Works Australia
Episode 6 - Slowing Down Stories: Self Care, Trust and Working with your Emotions with Megan Simpson
In this episode, Megan Simpson and I take some time to chat about her personal journey with slowing down and thriving both in life and business and how she was able to move away from a life that wasn’t working for her and into one that really works.
Megan is a powerhouse who has built her empire one step at a time, by slowing down and thriving and embracing the feminine within her.
We talk about:
- Megan’s feelings about the principles of slowing down and thriving.
- Her experience of feeling tired and rundown and why she doesn’t want to return to that kind of life.
- She shares the story of her first business and what it took her to switch from her corporate job.
- Megan talks about her business journey and its effect on her children.
- The role that intuition in the more feminine way plays in her life.
- What embodiment means to Megan and what she does to practice it.
- Examples of thoughts that lead to stress and overwhelm and where they come from.
- Reconciling the acts of goal & target setting and allowing things to move as they need to.
- Her process of getting things done in business and how the masculine side comes out in what she does.
- Creating the foundations for her life.
- Her top 3 go-to’s for nurturing and nourishing herself.
Megan is an example of what can be achieved when we create our foundations and trust the process. Your story may be imperfect but it will be perfectly beautiful despite the challenges you face.
Links
- Megan Simpson Facebook
- Better Together Love Waitlist
Do you ever feel like you have to push yourself to get things done? Are you ready to swap forced action for inspired action and save yourself from wasting time and energy?
In this episode, I talk about some powerful tools to help you take inspired action, so that you can stop forcing yourself to do things and allow things to flow and take action when it feels good and accomplish tasks in your business and life:
- How to take inspired action so you can drop the effort.
- Knowing when it’s a good time to do what you want to do.
- Learning how to examine why you need or don’t need to do things.
- Tracking the logic of the mind.
- Dropping the need to do something out of fear.
- Taking action when you are calmer and not in a stress state
- Being adventurous for a week
Taking inspired action means you can move effortlessly towards what you want to achieve and create a better life for you and those around you.
Tune in to learn how make it easier to achieve what you desire.
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Do you have a problem when it comes to bringing and attracting money into your life? In this episode, I’m going to talk about money mindset, how it affects what comes into your life, and how you can change the beliefs that have been holding you back to reach your full financial potential.
In this episode, I dive into:
- My beliefs and experience about money in the first few years of working and how it evolved for me.
- Identifying your money mindset beliefs and tips on how you can change them.
- Playing a money game to get an insight into what your beliefs might be around money.
- Examples of exercises that will help you receive more money in an effortless way.
How you think about money, whether subconscious or conscious, affects how much money you allow into your life. If you go deeper and understand where your current beliefs are coming from, you’ll learn how you can change them which can make a big difference in your financial life. It’s ongoing work but the results and how it changes your life can be massive in so many ways.
What is it that is driving us to work hard? In this episode I look at some of the unhealthy beliefs that could be driving us to work harder than we need to and how to replace those beliefs with ones that will serve us.
I also dive into:
- The things that happened in your childhood that may have set up a common desire to seek approval and love.
- The importance of looking at your beliefs underneath why you’re doing things and why you want to achieve or succeed.
- Some suggestions on what you can do to look at and get real about why you’re doing what you’re doing.
- Learning about fears, like fear of money, that can be big drivers in your job or business.
- How to be motivated by value-based intentions instead.
- Unravelling the beliefs you have and making sure that they are in alignment with what you’re wanting to create.
- Check out @ramalauw on Instagram for funny reels on Capitalism and self worth.
Learn how you can integrate your new beliefs that you've created for yourself and start to create a different way of being. Remember, the more in alignment you are with values that feel really good for you and intentions that feel really good for you, the more you get to create a life that feels good.
Most of the time, our thoughts are what cause us a lot of stress. They have us running around like headless chickens taking unnecessary actions and causing drama and stress.
I think if we start talking about how the mind functions, how the intuition functions, and give you some examples of my learning around this, it will give us a better approach to follow our intuition, be aware of our negative thought and know not to take action on them and generally have less stress in the things that we do.
In this episode, I dive into:
- Understanding the mind, how it wants to keep you safe, and why.
- Exploring the ideas in Michael Singer’s book 'The Untethered Soul' https://untetheredsoul.com, about offsetting the mind with different thoughts and the concept of being the awareness in our lives.
- An example from my life where I followed thoughts that weren’t helpful.
- Why intuition can work differently for different people.
- The importance of taking slow moments in your life.
I hope you find the learnings that I share in this episode helpful and it provides you with an insight into how your mind works and understand that from an intuitive perspective, the more we can quiet our minds, the more clarity we will have to make decisions for ourselves.
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Welcome to the Slow Down and Thrive podcast! A bit more about me and my journey.
There's so much conversation around: if you work really hard, you're going to get to where you want to go. And while of course, that's true, I really believe there's a different way and easier way.
I've definitely worked hard, I've done the hustle, I've been burned out, I've had adrenal fatigue, and come out the other side, having learnt a lot. And having learned how to work with my energy, how to rest when I need to rest, how to work smarter, not harder, and still have a really beautiful thriving life and business.
In this first episode I dive into:
- How to listen to ourselves more and not the conditioning that we may have learned from our parents, that narrative that’s really been running the show that just isn’t true for us
- A bit more about me and my journey from burnt out business owner to slowing down and thriving and what that’s looked like
- Working with alignment of our energy, knowing when to take action, knowing when's the right time to move on things and knowing when's the right time to just stop.
- Do you need rest or are you just procrastinating?
- Why I’m no longer scared of Mondays, trusting the ebb and flow and what my days and weeks look like now
- The importance of mindset, listening to our bodies, our own intuition and how COVID and lockdowns played a part in this unfolding for me
So you may be at the start of a business, you might be in the middle of running a business, you might work for someone else, you might not work at all. But I think it's a conversation that is for everyone.
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Welcome to the Slow Down and Thrive podcast!
Are you constantly feeling like you're in hustle mode on the brink of burnout and wondering if there is a better way? My name is Kim and I’m here to tell you that there is! You CAN slow down and thrive at the same time - in fact the more I rested, the more my business grew!
As a small business owner over the last 12 years I fell into the trap of constantly hustling to make things happen, to achieve, to succeed and…I burnt myself out in the process.
After a few helpful shoves from the universe (and honestly out of complete necessity!) I changed the way I operated over the last 3 years and I quickly learnt that I didn’t have to hustle in order to make my business work!
My journey is what has inspired this podcast - to share with you everything I’ve learnt (and continue to learn!), in the hope that maybe your journey can be a little smoother and you can live a more beautiful, calm and abundant lifewithout the burnout and constant ‘busy-ness’.
I’ll be covering a range of topics each week including:
- How to deal with the fears and feelings that come up around slowing down
- Following your intuition instead of what you feel you should be doing and what your brain is convincing you of that is on your ‘to do list’
- Money mindset so you can thrive, take aligned action and knowing how and when to do so (without the unnecessary efforting)
- The difference between resting and procrastination
…and so much more!
Be sure to hit subscribe, leave a review and I’m really looking forward to exploring this way of life with you.