Yes You Are Brave: Recent Episodes
Pawnee Simons
This is a place to rediscover your brave. We are all brave, but most of us have forgotten that. We spend our time and effort hiding behind excuses and labels. Most that we give ourselves. We will cover internal topics/struggles as well as big events outside of our control. And how we pick ourselves up and learn to be brave again after life knocks us flat. (I learned to be brave and when cancer took my dad I felt I lost it all.) Now I am setting off on a journey to be the brave person I have always wanted to be. Come with me as we take little steps to be brave and build the lives we want. Especially when things don‘t go according to plan. Follow the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram.
Here is your permission to have fun. I say that, but I also know that you do not need my permission. You know you do not need my permission, but it might just be what gives you the courage to get out and let go. ----more----
Summer is a great time for fun, if we can let go of the pressure to make it the best summer ever. So here are just a few little things to help you find the fun you are looking for this season. ----more----
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Is there a war going on that no one can see? A fight under your calm, put-together exterior? Perhaps a fight with yourself to like yourself? ----more----
This week, we are getting a little serious. Brave requires being a little serious at times and addressing the hard. What if I told you that you don't have to hate you? True story. It is a big fat lie that you have to hate or loathe yourself. It doesn't make you better; it just makes life less pleasant. ----more----
So join me as we reclaim some peace and freedom from self-loathing, put down the fight underneath, and tap into that amazing power. ----more----
Follow along for more brave @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I can't wait to see and cheer you on.
Imagine if I handed you a bag, and in that bag was all the courage you would ever need. Enough to do anything you wanted? ----more----
Today we are talking about how we learn and grow into more courage. Spoiler: it starts with figuring out what we want. Don't worry I hold your hand through it all. You can figure this out and you can do all the things you have ever wanted. ----more----Let me know what you decide to do with your bag of courage. @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I can't wait to see and cheer you on.
How good are you at resting? Be honest. I realized recently, during a massage, that I was not as good as I would like. It made me ask why. ----more----
Then I realized it was because I simply was not giving rest any attention. We cannot be good as something if we never do it. ----more----
So today is not just talking about rest but actually spending a few moments doing. Yes, some real-life practice of rest. Join me and get better at downtime. ----more----
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When we hear stories of courage, they are big, bold, and loud. And it can make us feel a little wanting. More often, though, our moments of brave are small and quiet. They happen without any fanfare or notice. No one captures for posterity. No one claps. There are no parades. ----more----
But these small moments are still beyond brave. They are what define us and push us to do and be more of who we want. Those small actions in those small moments take the most courage. ----more----
Today we are taking the really big, small, brave. The unsexy little things that get us what we are working toward. Breathe. Just Breathe. Calmly panic. Breathe some more. Conquer the mountain. ----more----
As always, follow for more brave content @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
We all want to be happy, right? But how much time do we spend actually being happy? ----more----
This week, the challenge is to sit in our joy and truly feel it. And to practice experiencing the good things around us. We get really great at managing the hard in our lives, that we often neglect the good. ----more----
If we want more good, we need to give it at least equal time in our day. So let's be happy. ----more----
As always follow for more brave content @yesyouarebrave or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
Human relationships are hard. And complex. Today, we explore the importance of courage in finding our way back to them after periods of withdrawal. Because we all get hurt and run away.
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However, when we find our way back to brave and allow others into our lives again, we can find joy, so much joy. Opening ourselves up for disappointment is not easy, but it also means we open up for connections. Meaningful connections that bring the greatest meaning and happiness. ----more----
Remember, you are worth the time and effort. You matter. ----more----
Follow along for more brave content @yesyouarebrave or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
Ready to rock your wardrobe? Seriously, we have all had that moment standing in a pile of clothes, feeling like we have nothing to wear. Feeling defeated because we don't know what to wear. ----more----
Today we are joined by Jessica Renee, who walks us through building confidence wth our clothes one little piece at a time. Fashion is fun and, believe it or not, can be a wonderful confidence builder. ----more----
Sometimes we all need a little help finding our style. If you would love to work with Jessica, you can find her on IG @jessicarenee_style. Mention the Yes You are Brave Podcast for a free thirty-minute consult.
It's Spring!!! The world is coming back to life. Flowers peeking out of the dirt, blossoms on the trees, color exploding high and low. Possibility in the air. ----more----
This week, we talk about embracing new beginnings, living in the moment, and trusting in the process of growth in life and gardens. We explore the theme for April, which is Joy and Connection. Join us. ----more----
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Are we overwhelmed yet? Sometimes, too many things hit us at once, and we panic. There is just too much to do, and we have no idea where to start. We freeze, then feel like we are failing. But what if overwhelm was just an emotional data point? ----more----
In this week's episode, we talk with Ellie Hyvonen to discuss the challenges of overwhelm, perfectionism, and the importance of sustainable habits in personal growth. Ellie shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness and how it inspired her to become a life and health coach.----more----
We explore the symptoms of overwhelm, strategies to manage it, and the significance of community support. The conversation emphasizes the need to feel emotions, the benefits of movement, and the importance of speaking one's truth. Ellie provides practical tips for cultivating rest and nourishing oneself to effectively face life's challenges.
Change is hard, but when we start small and build one habit at a time, we can fall in love with the journey. ----more----
In this episode, we speak with Tracy Kasper about her transformative health journey, which began with a diagnosis of autoimmune disease and led to a full transformation one little sustainable step at a time.
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Traci is the founder of One Small Step Walks, a community-driven movement helping women take small, intentional steps toward growth, resilience, and momentum. Through lived experience navigating health challenges and major life disruptions, she teaches the power of habits, mindset, and community in creating lasting change.
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Join us for Traci’s story of resilience, courage, and the power of community. As promised, Traci's IG handle so you can go follow her @onesmallstepwalks If you live close enough, go walk with her.
We will not have the strength to fight for a future if we keep fighting against the past. Lessons from Grandma's long gone, making peace and allowing support. Honoring the women who made me brave for who they are and not who I want them to be. ----more----
Celebrate Women's History Month by acknowledging the women in your own personal history. Who made you brave? Let me know.
Your life's purpose is closer than you think. In fact, are you ready? It is already inside. True story. Today, life coach Taryn Jollimore helps us find peace with our life's purpose. ----more----
Because we don't "have to blow up our world" to identify what makes our soul sing, we just have to pay attention. Join us as we make some subtle shifts to see the world and ourselves a little differently. By reflecting on our experiences and recognizing our natural tendencies, we can begin to identify and live our purpose more easily and fully.----more----
Remember, it’s not about finding purpose; it’s about identifying and embracing what has always been within. If you are ready to live your purpose but need a little help to get there, you can work with Taryn by visiting her website https://www.tarynj.com/ .
The calendar is turning. Happy Lunar New Year!! It makes for a good reflection about what we are carrying. Could letting go of something make your life easier? Let's explore. ----more----
You can't embrace new experiences and opportunities if your arms and mind are full of the past. We need to have the courage to release so we have room to grow into a new space. Be more of who we are working to become. ----more----
Your new life is going to cost you your old one. But you are worth it, my dear. ----more----
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Who said you have to celebrate a random day in February a certain way? This week, we are redefining what we think of this Valentine's Day. We are taking it and making it our own. Who cares what capitalism says we should want or do? ----more----
We are also celebrating those who have refused to settle for crumbs when they deserve the whole pie. Yes, my amazing single friends, we are celebrating you! Because you are amazing, and we can. ----more----
So join us as we make this day whatever we want, and celebrate how and who we want. Singles share your accomplishment on socials @findingpawnee on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I want to celebrate you and all the great things you are doing. Because you are amazing and you matter!
Confidence and courage can be learned. True story. We are not just a confident person or a chicken. You can learn to be more confident by taking small steps in brave ways. ----more----
Come build your brave with me. Today we talk three simple ways to grow your confidence by learning to show up for you, putting things away not down, and stretching just a little each week.----more----
Follow along for more brave content @findingpawnee on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
You rang in the new year, made the goals, but now you are stuck. ----more----
Sound familiar. We are all excited to start, but we realize we have no idea what we are doing. That's ok. You do not have to have it all figured out to start. Mostly, we learn by doing and developing habits that will carry us through to where and who we want to be.----more----
Let's talk starting, because you are amazing and you can do whatever you want. But only if you trust yourself enough to start. ----more----
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What if New Year's didn't have to have so much pressure? What if you could just slip into the new year without all the lists, the shoulds, and the unrealistic expectations? ----more----
This week, we talk about a different approach to 2026, one that is less about lists and more about intention. Who do you want to be? Who do you not want to be? This new year can be blissfully simple. Join us. ----more----
And as always, follow along on socials for more brave content. @findingpawnee on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
As we close out another year, it is great to take a minute to reflect on how things have gone. Not to be mean or beat ourselves up, but to decide what went well, and what we might like to do differently if there is ever the chance for a do-over. ----more----
Be brave in your reflection, brave enough to be honest without yourself without being judgey. Step into the role of the observer and see what you can learn. There are always things to learn. ----more----
As promised, included in the link below is your printable reflection journal. gift yourself some time to sit and reflect. Set yourself up for the best 2026 possible.----more---- Get Your Brave Reflection Journal Here,----more----
And as always, follow along on social media for more brave content. @findingpawnee on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
This time of year is magic, or it can be. And today, we are talking about how to ride that magic into a land of dreams. As adult,s we often get bogged down in the struggles of life and forget to dream. ----more----
Today, we share four ways to let loose this season and recapture that childlike wonder and possibility. Join me as we find the light in the dark and dream. ----more----
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Ready for the perfect holiday season? For someone to tell you exactly how to have that most amazing season? ----more----
This week, we talk about how to have the best holiday season ever!! Not because it is going to be perfect, but because we are going to choose peace over perfection. Join me for six ways to do just that. ----more----
Perfect isn't possible, but peace through presence is.
The smaller the things you can find joy in, the more joy you can find. ----more----
Brave isn't always big or loud, but it is always looking for happy. Today, we talk about how to show courage this holiday season by being present for the small moments of joy. ----more----
So give yourself permission, let out that little joy monster. Don't worry about what other people are going to think. Truth is, they aren't thinking about you anyway. Be you and be Happy!! ----more----
Let me know what silly things make you happy @findingpawnee on Instagram.
We all love Halloween. Who doesn't like being someone else for a night? Or scaring the crap out of friends with that creepy mask. But what kind of masks are you wearing the other 364 days of the year? Do you love Halloween because you get to be whatever you want?
Today we talk about the masks we wear in everyday life that keep us from being who we truly are. Who we want to be. We also talk about the purpose of the masks and how to take them off.
Remember you are enough. Just as you are. Follow for more brave content. On IG @findingpawnee
Welcome to the next chapter of your life! New chapters are super exciting. They are also not always as clear-cut as we would like them to be. However, that doesn't mean that we can't move forward with confidence and make the best of our lives.
Today: six things to face your next chapter with courage and faith in yourself. Let's flip the script and make this new phase in life the best one yet.
Let me know what dreams you are claiming by sending me a DM @findingpawnee on IG.
You don’t have to travel halfway across the world to live a life full of adventure and wonder. In this episode of Yes You Are Brave, we talk about being brave right where you are—at home.----more----
It’s so easy to let the magic of our own surroundings fade into the background, becoming part of the “mental furniture” we barely notice anymore. We forget that the places, events, and opportunities others would travel miles to see are sitting in our own backyard.----more----
Being brave at home means saying yes to local experiences, exploring familiar places with fresh eyes, and making the conscious choice to engage with the life that’s happening right outside your front door. From small-town festivals to hidden trails, from neighborhood history to that quirky little café you’ve never stepped into—there’s a world waiting for you without a single plane ticket.----more----
Join me as we explore how to rekindle your curiosity, see your surroundings through a traveler’s eyes, and create meaningful adventures right where you live.----more----
📸 Share your local adventure with me on Instagram: @findingpawnee
When was the last time you were completely quiet? The world is getting louder, and more chaotic. And brave isn't always big and loud. Some times courage means braving the quiet.----more----
To sit and allow feelings in, to face what we have been avoiding, to process what is going on around us. This week we talk about the benefits of being still. Of being silent. It can only improve our mental and physical health. And who doesn't want better health? ----more----Join me this week for some thoughts and benefits on the power of silence. And let me know on socials what you find when you build silence into your day. On Instagram @yesyouarebrave or @findingpawnee and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
In this episode of Yes You Are Brave, host Pawnee shares 12 honest, hard-earned lessons from months of remodeling her home — and how those same lessons can apply to rebuilding or transforming your life. From stepping outside your comfort zone to learning the power of patience, flexibility, and doing things for you, this episode is a relatable, real-talk reflection on growth through change.----more----
Whether you’re updating a space or rebuilding yourself, expect messes, unexpected discoveries, a million decisions, and the need to trust the process. Most importantly: keep going, even when it stops being fun. Because in the end, the result is always worth it.
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Six Tips for Avoiding Overwhelm This Summer----more----Summer can bring a lot of pressure to make the most of every moment—but that can quickly lead to burnout. In this episode, we’re talking about six simple tips to help you enjoy your summer without feeling overwhelmed.----more----
We cover:
- Creating a flexible plan (and actually sticking to it)
- Making it fun—turn your plans into a game
- Allowing space for spontaneity and detours
- Letting go of perfection and the “shoulds”
- Keeping things manageable and realistic
- Being present and soaking in the good stuff
This episode is your gentle reminder: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.----more----
As always follow for more brave on Instagram @yesyouarebrave or @findingpawnee and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
In this episode, we explore what it means to shift your focus away from fear and toward love, hope, grace, and forgiveness. It’s easy to spiral into worst-case scenarios—but what if we chose to look for something different?
You’ll hear thoughts on:
- Letting go of fear-based thinking
- Why what you focus on is what you find
- The power of choosing love as your lens
- Taking back the driver's seat from fear
- How small mindset shifts can create lasting peace
This is a gentle reminder that you are not powerless—you get to decide where your attention goes.
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Going after your dreams takes faith and a whole lot of courage. Fear is going to creep in all the cracks, when it is not breaking down the front door. Because we have this great big amazing goal, and we are terrified that we are going to fall flat in the mud. Then what?! Worse than failing we might just have to accecpt help from those around us. And that dent in our pride might actually kill us. ----more----
Yes, this is dramatic. But asking for help is something most of us are terrible at. we run from even the possibility of needing help. And sometimes we fight the offered backup plan or safety net so much we lose track of our actual goals. ----more----
This week we talk about being brave enough to accept the safety net so we can get on with our dreams.
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And now I am stuck. Why? Because I charged right in. I didn't stop to figure out the best way. Or even if it was possible at all. ----more----
Today we talk taking a moment to pause and plan. Because no matter what happens or how good of a plan we make, like is going to change and we are going to need to adjust. Yes, the plan was perfect. Yes, it was well thought out and we were making amazing progress towards it. Then things changed and now we need a new plan. ----more----
Join me as we take some time to be gentle with ourselves as we learn and grow into new life situations. And as always follow more of the journey to brave on socials at @yesyouarebrave on Instagram.
How happy are you about the weather? You know with brown, not white ski slops, and snow in the South? ----more----
We all know there are things we cannot change. Mother Nature's current mood via the weather is definintely one of those things. It is a battle we often fight and one we can never, no matter how many times we suit up, we can never win. ----more----
Today at the start of a new year, let's shift and fight battles worth fighting. Pick battles we might actually be able to win. Because one of the biggest skills we can develop is knowing when to fight and fight like hell, and when to let it go. Join me for this week's episode.
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We all have dreams, and at times we lose sight of or stop actively working towards them. I am no exception to this. But in order for those dreams to actually happen, we must keep coming back. No matter how difficult or how long we were distracted. ----more----
This baby episode is a recommitment to this podcast and my dreams. I would love to know what dreams you are ready to jump back into. Let me know on Instagram @yesyouarebrave
What makes you happy? What does success mean? ----more----
It is a simple answer to a pretty complex question. It means whatever we want it to mean. You as the master of your life get to decide what happiness looks like. You get to decide what success looks like. That is your right and privilege. Do not give it away. ----more----
You can be happy. You can be successful but only if you actually know what you are shooting for. And to do that you need to be brave enough to ask some questions. Questions about your opinions and beliefs around successful happy living. ----more----
Be bold. Be brave. Ask the question, and redefine happiness for yourself. ----more----
And as always follow more of the journey to brave on socials @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
As the gatekeeper for your life, what are you allowing to come in? Why is it that good things always seem to happen for other people and not for you? ----more----
In this episode, we explore how we are the ones who keep good things out or let them into our lives. How we cannot have good if we make up our minds that we do not deserve it? ----more----
Come and see if you can see how you are the only one holding you back from good things. You can do it. You can be brave enough to allow the good into your heart and life. ----more----
As always follow more of the journey to brave on socials @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
Welcome to chapter TWO! We are back! And excited to share with you a preview of the next chapter of the podcast. ----more----
First I share with you some exciting life updates, spoiler, I got married. Then I give a brief preview of the direction we are going to take in this new chapter of the podcast. Which includes: finding our courage in different stages of our lives, unplugging so we can live in real life, exploring where we live, taking time to adjust to our life changes, and more. ----more----
Come join me on this next exciting part of our journey to brave. Remember you are wonderful and worth the effort. Follow more of the journey to be brave on social media @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
We all have fears. Big ones and small ones. Then there is the worst one. You know what I am talking about. The thing you fear the most. The one that causes the biggest dread. ----more----
It is a very natural reaction to just turn away from this fear. To ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist. It doesn't change it, or make it smaller. No instead it just grows while we are working to ignore it. ----more----
But what if we could face that fear, no matter how big, head-on? How might we change our lives if we could name and face and take the power back from our fear? ----more----
That is the topic of this episode. How we face and flip the script on our fears. You can do it. It is time to stop letting fear drive the bus and you can do it. Listen for more. ----more----
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Are you feeling stuck? Today's episode is for me, so I can have some accountability. But there are lots of great things for you in it too.----more----
Let's face the fear of the edit together. I am writing a book and am at the point where it is time to edit. And edit a lot. But it is scary. We all reach places in our goals that are scary and we allow fear to keep us stuck.
If this is you no matter your goal I have some tips for you.
- First reach out for help, and accept the feedback that comes.
- Realize there is no right or wrong answers, just answers
- Stop worrying
- It is ok to change your mind
- Set up some accountability for yourself including a plan, schedule and rewards.
- Be in the scary.
- Find balance and
- Own the self-sabotage.
Life is amazing but it is hard. And to reach any of our goals we need to face the scary. But you are worth the effort. And in the end, there are no right tor wrong answers for your life, just answers. As long as you are doing things with intention and purpose you will make it. ----more----
Don't fear the Edit. And as always follow more of the journey to Brave on socials Instagram @findingpawnee or Facebook Finding Pawnee.
We all run out of motivation at times. And it is usually only part way to our goals when we do. So what do we do when that happens? When the well of motivation runs dry?
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Today we talk about rest instead of quitting, and how we can keep from giving up when we get tired, first by planning for rest. Then we need to stop beating ourselves up when we struggle—and then be patient with ourselves as we learn to rest. Set realistic expectations for yourself so you are not so frustrated.
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You are completely capable of doing all the great things you have set for yourself. And you can make those goals and dreams come true. But you will get tired and you will want to quit. That is just part of being human. It is ok to not be motivated, and want to stop. But you can keep going even if you don’t want to. If you learn to rest instead of quit.
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Today we talk about peace and what it takes to make it. The word peacemaker can be daunting. It feels large and beyond our ability to achieve. But today we discuss things, doable things that can help us find peace in our lives and peace in the world. ----more----
Join us as we talk about simple ways of bringing peace into our lives. Avoid the fight for the fight's sake so that we can take a stand when it really matters and learn to disagree without being nasty. ----more----
As always follow more of the journey to Brave on Instagram @findingpawnee or Finding Pawnee on Facebook
It is that time of year when everyone is setting goals. And I am a big fan of goals. But I am an even bigger fan of action. Of doing whatever it takes to make those goals happen. ----more----
Because setting goals is the easy part. We decide what we want and what we need to do to get there. But there is something that holds us back. A big scary something that keeps us from starting. ----more----
This week we are unpacking that big scary something. We are asking some questions to help us figure out why we aren't moving and start working through them. ----more----
You can do this. You can make all your dreams come true. And you deserve all the happiness in the world. You are worth the effort. I believe in you. ----more----
And as always if you want to follow more of the journey to be brave you can follow along on Instagram @findingpawnee.
What do I want? This is a question I think we all ask or would like to ask if we could borrow some courage. I have found that many of my problems come from not being honest with myself. I could never find the happiness I was looking for because I couldn't admit to myself what I wanted. ----more----
This week we have a reflective episode to help you be brave enough to stop hiding from your reflection. To finally get real about what you want and where you are going. ----more----
And if you are feeling awful because you have been hiding, don't. Some of the scariest most difficult work we will do is in our own minds. It is okay to be afraid to move forward. Be scared and do it anyway. I am here to help you through that journey. ----more----
And as always if you would like to follow more of the journey to brave you can on @findingpawnee on Instagram.
What makes you happy? Do you know? And what are you doing to figure it out? ----more----
This week we are talking about finding joy. We all deserve to feel joy, and it is something we have more control over our happiness than we sometimes think. You can be brave and find your joy. Here are a few suggestions to find and use your joy to live a better life. ----more----
You are amazing my dear and you deserve to be happy. And you can be. Don't ever think less of yourself. Be bold and brave and go after what makes you happy. Find your joy, and use it to make your world a better place. You deserve it. ----more----
As always you can follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
The world is dark. This time of year, literally and metaphorically. But we can look for and find light in our lives. What is more, we can be the light in the dark that lifts other people. ----more----
Come listen and be bold enough not to give into the dark. ----more----
And as always follow more of the journey to be brave on social media @findingpawnee on Instagram or Facebook.
In a world of labels, how do we see past them to the people? How do we give others the most needed and appreciated gift of being seen as a person and not a problem? ----more----
Today we talk about seeing past the labels to the amazing people underneath. I offer three simple but very effective ways to let people keep their humanity. Because we are all people and we like to be treated as such. We all need to be seen for who we are and not our choices. And like it or not we all have some things in common. ----more----
It isn't too difficult to keep our focus on people. But it does take some practice. And the more we practice the better we will get at it. Let's start developing the best gift we can give this season and always. ----more----
Life is about our connection with people and labels. Be brave and see the people. ----more----
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Do you want to know how to be happy? I will tell you one sure way to find it easier. Be brave and let go of the crazy expectations for your life. ----more----
So many of us are running a race we never signed up for. And we feel like we are losing. Bad. That is because we are fighting tooth and nail to reach an ideal. A pretty picture if you will, and oftentimes times that picture isn't even one we want. ----more----
So let's talk about expectations and how putting them down, and letting them go can be one of the most difficult and most rewarding things we could ever do. It will also take some serious courage. But not to worry my dear, you have plenty of that. I am happy to help you find it. ----more----
As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee
The holidays are the most magical time of year. At least they can be. Or they can be the biggest nightmare of the year. It's usually a gamble on which. Depending greatly on how our family gatherings go. ----more----
Yes, we love family. We just don't always like them. Right!? Allow me to give a few tips to have a better holiday with your family. I guarantee no perfect anything, just some practical tips to have a better time. Shooting for perfect is a great way to fall on your face and be bitterly disappointed. ----more----
Join me as we talk about having a holiday plan. Not just the logistics. Though they do matter, especially your food and packing. But also preparing for the things we are pretty sure will happen. Even if we wish they wouldn't. ----more----
It's the little unsexy things that will make the biggest difference. Planning for time and space away, preparing outlets and responses, and setting firm boundaries. And having a plan for all the possibilities. And remember that if it causes only stress, it is ok to pass on the big family shindig this year.----more----As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee
It is episode 100!! Can you believe it? Not sure that I can. Today we are talking about some brave lessons learned from two years and a hundred episodes of the Yes You Are Brave Podcast. ----more----
We are all brave, but that courage can ebb and flow. Sometimes there is no dragon to big or scary to fight. And other times it is all we can do to get out of the house. Have some grace and patience with yourself. Because each time you change, the brave that is needed for your life changes as well. And it is uncomfortable. ----more----
Sometimes you get stuck. You need to reach out for help. Sometimes you just need to go to bed and try again tomorrow. Come with me to explore the biggest lessons of the first hundred. And remember that Yes You Are Brave. ----more----
As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee
Welcome to the Day of the Dead! Where we remember family and what they mean to us. ----more----
Today we explore the legacy that we are left and what we choose to accept as our legacy. We get to choose what and how we remember.
Take a break but don't quit. It has been a minute. Life got hard and I needed to step back for a few days. But I am back to show you that you are worth the effort. To be your cheerleader and help you keep moving forward, even if it is millimeters at a time. ----more----
When life gets hard, take care of yourself. But don't give up on your dreams because it is hard. Don't stop dreaming just because your heart gets broken. Instead, take a moment then start again. And again. And again. You can do this. ----more----
As always you can follow more of the journey to Brave on social media @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee
How happy are you willing to be? How committed to being miserable are you?
Most people will claim they want to be happy. But most people aren't willing to make simple changes to actually be happy. The truth is that happiness is not nearly as complicated as we often make it out to be. ----more----
To be fair, happiness is a bit of an abstract concept. And it can be hard to find real-world, concrete things to do to find it. This week we explore a few simple, practical ways to be happy. Join me to find out. ----more----
And as always follow along on social media for more of the brave journey @findingpawnee on Instagram and Finding Pawnee on Facebook.
There are not too many things in life that we can predict. But one thing that we know is coming, a change of season. Summer fades to fall and fall ends in winter. Every year. And it can be easy to focus on what you are losing instead of what you are gaining. ----more----
This week we take a practical look at preparing for the changing season so we can enjoy it more. Come join me as fall arrives. And as always follow the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram and Finding Pawnee on Facebook
Ever find yourself hating that co-worker who is just so damn happy all the time? Like nobody is that positive all the time. I hear you. I used to be so annoyed with happy people. Mostly because I was jealous. I wanted to be happy and positive, but that cloud seemed to follow me around. ----more----
Now I realize that positive isn't just something that happens. Well maybe for a select few, but only a few. For the rest of us, it is work. Lots of work done intentionally to develop a positive attitude. But you can be more positive if it is what you want. And I am here to help you figure out how. ----more----
Listen in this week for practical tips on making the switch from Negative Nancy to maybe not Polyanna, but a realistic middle. You can do this. ----more----
And as always follow more of the journey to be brave on social media @findingpawnee and findingpawnee on Facebook.
Why don't we forgive? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. In part two Barbara Hunt walks us through the reasons we struggle to forgive. ----more----
Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness Field" workshops and courses on mental and emotional well-being. She works in private practice internationally and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also a musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Her newest album and her next book are due to be released in 2023.----more----
Need more info about Barbara, Visit Forgiveness Made Easy Website. Or to book a coaching call click here. Follow her on socials,
Instagram: @barbara_j_hunt
Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbaraisha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.14/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt
What is forgiveness and why do I need it? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. Barbara Hunt guides us to a better understanding of what forgiveness is and why it is essential. ----more----
Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness Field" workshops and courses on mental and emotional well-being. She works in private practice internationally and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also a musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Her newest album and her next book are due to be released in 2023.----more----
Need more info about Barbara, Visit Forgiveness Made Easy Website. Or to book a coaching call click here. Follow her on socials,
Instagram: @barbara_j_hunt
Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbaraisha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.14/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt
Is forgiveness really as hard as we make it? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. In part 3 of our conversation on forgiveness, Barbara helps us see how simple forgiveness can be. ----more----
Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness Field" workshops and courses on mental and emotional well-being. She works in private practice internationally and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also a musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Her newest album and her next book are due to be released in 2023.----more----
Need more info about Barbara, Visit Forgiveness Made Easy Website. Or to book a coaching call click here. Follow her on socials,
Instagram: @barbara_j_hunt
Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbaraisha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.14/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt
We have all been told that we should follow our intuition. Go with your gut! But what no one tells you is how. Or that following your intuition is a skill. Good news, if it is a skill, you can learn it. ----more----
Today we talk about learning how to follow your intuition so you can start living a more authentic life. You don't need outside validation. You can know from the inside out. ----more----
As promised the link for episode 35 Brave Enough to Explore the Resistance. And as always follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee
How do you protect your peace? It is a topic that many people are struggling to find answers to. And the first step is to make room for peace in your life. Make a place for peace to be felt and then welcome it when it comes. ----more----
There is also a need to be patient with yourself. You are only human and you will make mistakes. You will be impatient. But that doesn't mean you can't have peace. Just because it isn't there all the time doesn't mean it can't be there more often than not. ----more----
As always follow the journey on social media. @findingpawnee on Instgram..
Ready to invest in your health? Today we talk with Rachel who is a functional medicine and holistic health coach that works with a network of clinicians to provide her clients with lab testing, treatment plans, supplement protocols, and health coaching. She works with a wide variety of people who struggle with thyroid conditions, gastrointestinal problems, hormone concerns, or autoimmune conditions.----more----
Rachel has a degree in psychology and studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to receive her health coaching certification. She is currently studying to take the board exam through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching at the end of this year. She has experience in women’s health and weight loss coaching and has worked with a variety of functional medicine and naturopathic doctors. She is originally from Georgia but moved to Utah two years ago to pursue her passion for outdoor adventures in the mountains. Learn more about Rachel on her website www.rachelclairehhc.com. ----more----
Feeling inspired to take action? You can get in touch with Rachel for a free consultation. You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rachelclaire.hhc/ or Instagram @rachelclaire.hhc . You can also send her an email at rachelclaire.hhc@gmail.com ----more----
Remember you are brave, brave enough to invest in your health.
Are you living or just alive? Sometimes we treat life like it is a waiting area. And we just sit around basically waiting to die. We exist. That's it. Life is empty and meaningless because we are not filling it with things that make our heart happy. ----more----
Today take another lesson from the cutest rescue dog and stop treating our lives like they are over. To run down the street even if it is just for a little ways. And to make time for the things that make us happy. Take a listen and get living. ----more----
As always follow along for more on social media. @findingpawnee on Instagram.
This is a three-part brave. First, you have to be honest with yourself about what you want. Decide what you want. That can also be a brave thing to do. Then you have to make an imperfect plan and start moving because there is no perfect plan.
Life gets heavy sometimes. Let's be real and honest. It gets hard and it can feel like we are not going to make it through. My life is no exception. It got really heavy this week.----more----
But through the hard, we have to be brave enough to believe we will make it through. That we are strong enough to weather this storm. That things will get better. You are not alone. You can do this.
No. It is crazy how two letters can be a whole sentence. And one of the most powerful sentences in our language. There is an amazing power in saying no. In putting up that boundary and sticking to it. ----more----
Today we talk no. And a few of the benefits and results of saying no. Image where your life could go, the things you could say yes to if you said no a little more often. ----more----
Come explore no, and as always follow for more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
You are amazing and you need to see that. Take some time to celebrate the progress you are making.
Let's learn from the moon. She is up there steady and bright waiting to teach us. Today we talk lessons from the moon on being brave, to the sound of crickets singing in the background. ----more----
You are brave.
When you set out to fix your problems, do you actually know what they are? I am serious, have you asked the questions to get to the root of the problem? Or are you treating surface symptoms with no result? ----more----
This week we look at asking and then asking again to get down to the real problem. Once we are sure what the problem is then the solutions will be easier to find and more effective.
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Not all decisions are the same. And often we make one only to realize it wasn't the best choice for our situation, but then we feel stuck. We spent time and effort getting there and changing the direction we are going makes us feel dumb. But the quality of our lives while not ruined, is not what it could be when we stay in the blah instead of shifting the direction we are headed. ----more----
Don't settle for meh when you can have better. It will be a pain but the act of changing is always worth the effort. Because you are worth the effort. ----more----
As always follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
It is time to stand up and be your real amazing self. You have so many talents and gifts that can bless the world. But are you hiding them? ----more----
Today we talk about owning our gifts, our talents, and yes our awesome. You are doing better than you think. You have more skills and talents than you realize. It doesn't do anyone any good for you to bury those talents. You can do some incredible things, and help lots of people if you can get over your own hang-ups.----more----
You are awesome!! End of discussion. But it can be hard to shift your mindset to accept that. Join me for some simple tricks and tips on how to start owning your awesome. ----more----
And as always you can follow more of the journey to brave Instagram @findingpawnee
It is time to stop letting fear win and chase your dreams. You know enough to start. It may not feel like the truth but it is. You know enough, it is ok to learn as you go and you are more capable than you could ever imagine.
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No one starts as an expert. But no one becomes an expert if they don't start. There will be a dozen reasons to not do something. And there will be a dozen more, better reasons to do it.
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Start moving toward your dreams. You can do this. Let's roll.
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Are you getting old or growing older? Are you willing to keep growing regardless of what other people around you are doing? ----more----
Let us discuss this. Time is going to pass no matter what we do, but how we grow and change is up to us. We get to become whoever we want. But becoming requires growth. ----more----
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The links I promised episode 070 Brave Enough to Set Boundaries with Kristi Modero and Episode 012 Brave Enough to Address your Mental Health
Happy can be scary. And if we have built a pattern of misery it can feel super odd to be happy. To allow ourselves to change and grow. You can do it with some work and by taking some amazing advice. ----more----
Today we have a guest. Mattia Maurée has an amazing story, they come to share how they have learned to be brave enough to embrace joy. Mattia is a composer and coach for those with Autism and ADHD. They have a Podcast called The Longer Road that focuses on struggles with multiple marginalized identities. ----more----
Get to know Mattia better at https://mattiamauree.com on Instagram @audhdflourishing or listen to The Longer Road Podcast
Fear is something that we all face. And let's face it there is lots to be afraid of in the world. But are you carrying more than you need to? ----more----
In this episode, we talk about fear. More specifically we talk about the difference between our fears, and the fear of others. It may sound crazy but there is a good chance you are living with a fear that isn't really yours. Carrying an unnecessary weight. ----more----
Let's explore fear and see what we can do to face it. Or put it down if it is not ours. It is an important step on this brave journey. ----more----
And as always you can follow more of my journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee.
Life is hard and it is easy to feel like it has broken you. It is easy to take on the label of broken. But what if we didn't have to accept the label of broken? What if we could decide that just because we feel broken doesn't mean it has to become who we are?
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Let's talk broken. And the things in life that make us feel that way. But along with that, we will talk about how we can choose to think of ourselves as broken, or as just feeling that way. Because feelings are facts. And we are in charge of our own lives and how we think of ourselves.
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Join me today and every Wednesday to explore brave and how we can continue our journey to being the brave person we want to be. And follow more of my journey to be brave on Instagram @findingpawnee.
How often have you not done something because you didn't think you could do it perfectly? If you are anything like me, that is a much higher number than I care to admit. But we all do it. ----more----
We don't do things because we are worried about how they will be received or what we will look like. We just aren't as put together as we would like to be and so we don't show up at all. ----more----
This week we talk about showing up anyway. Even if we don't feel like it. Even if we are dressed wrong for the occasion. Show up and do hat you can do. It had the potential to change lives. Yours included. ----more----
As always follow more of the journey to Brave on Instagram @findingpawnee.
Storytime: let's talk about a famous ship. Famous but for all the wrong reasons. Most of the reasons being that red flags were carefully and collectively ignored. The result, I'm sure you can guess. a Big beautiful brand new ship sitting at the bottom of the sea.
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But how do we relate this story to us? We aren't ships. Or are we? Today we explore how we can call out those who are pushing an idea or picture that isn't going to work. Even if that person is us.
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Come listen to this episode and decide if your ship is sea-worthy. And follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee.
If you are willing to learn anyone, or anything can teach you. If you are not, well no one can.
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Learning is a curve and each time we take on something new we have to make our way up that curve to competence. Cue a dog and a much steeper curve than anticipated.
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This week we take a little different format and learn from my rescue dog. There are lots of little lessons. Take what you need. Leave what you don't.
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And as always follow me on social for more of the journey to be brave. @findingpawnee on Instagram.
How do you see the world? Are there fields of gold or fields of weeds?
How we choose to see the world has a huge impact on our lives and our happiness. Some will tell you the world is all weeds and expect you to see just that. But the fact of the matter is you find what you look for. Period.
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But no worries if you are not naturally a rainbows and sunshine person. You can still shift your perspective and learn to see gold where others see only weeds. It is a brave mindset to adopt, but you are brave.
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Join me in choosing to see the good, being grateful, and slowing down. You have got this.
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And follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
What are boundaries and why do they matter? Today we talk with Kristi and get real honest about the good, bad, and ugly of setting boundaries.
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If you are struggling to set healthy boundaries with your family or to keep them, then this episode is for you. Kristi shares her story of building boundaries over a long period of time.
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Listen and realize that you deserve to be treated better, but chances are you will have to teach them how to treat you. Your ripple effect of standing up for yourself is bigger than you know. And explore the holy trinity of manipulation.
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Kristi is a wife, mom, podcaster, HR professional, and an all-around amazing person. You can listen to her podcast Awaken the Extraordinary on Apple, Google, Amazon, and Spotify You can also follow her on Instagram @itsacutallykristi
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And follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on IG.
We all struggle and we all have fears. But what are your struggles? And What are your fears? Can you give them a specific name?
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It can be hard to find solutions when we are not clear on the problem. Over and over again we try to work through a vague situation and we get frustrated because we can't seem to find a solution that fits.
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What we really need is to name the problem and then look for the solution. That way we can actually find what we are looking for. Come listen and join in this conversation about brave.
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And as always follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
You matter my dear. Do you hear me? You matter and you deserve to be loved and cared for. By others yes but most importantly by you.
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Let's talk about a brave that is not obvious. The brave that it takes to put yourself first. To take care of yourself first so you can be the best version of you. It's not a loud or flashy brave. But this quiet soft brave is super important.
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Come join the conversation and see how brave can look like so many things including putting yourself first.
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And follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
We all like doing things well. And doing things we are good at. But the process of getting good is not always so enjoyable. How often have you not done something because you didn't want to have to be bad at it?
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In music and life, we sometimes have to go painfully slow to learn how to do/play something. And when we start later in life (as an adult) we can be super impatient with ourselves and give up before we start.
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Brave looks like lots of things and one of those is sticking with something long enough to learn it. That often means going super slow and being bad at it. But if you can stick it through the bad you can find the good and that is wonderful.
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Ever feel trapped? Like you are stuck in this rat race you didn't choose and no matter what you do you can't find a way out?
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I have your first step to reclaiming your freedom. And it has nothing to do with your external circumstances. It starts with you, loving and caring for you. But before you say its too simple, remember that most often the simplest solutions are the ones that really work.
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So join me as we talk freedom, being enough and being our own wizard. No need for a yellow brick road.
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And follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee.
What do you want out of life? And what are you willing to do to get there? Are you building the habits that will get you where you want to go?
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Today we talk goals, more or less. And chickens. Come find out what they have in common.
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We can learn from anything if we are willing to look for the lesson. And since you likely don't have live poultry at your house, I have collected a lesson from them for you. Come expand your brave. One little cup at a time.
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Mindset is a huge topic right now. Everyone is talking about it and how to improve and change. And if you are new to the whole idea, it can be more than a little overwhelming. Even if you realize you need to do some work and shift your mindset, where do you start?
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Today we talk a simple starting point. We talk about ways to start the shift of how we think, in realistic ways that won't overwhelm. Strap in and cozy up to some steps you can take today to move you closer to the person you want to be.
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Let's become more self-aware, slip into the role of observer, develop discipline, and allow for the needed repetition to help us reach our goals. You've got this. You really do.
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Change is hard, and it can be even harder when we refuse to believe that it is possible. One of the greatest things we can do for ourselves is to believe that good things are possible. To make the decision to be open to the good that can and will come.
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And most of us are not as open-minded as we may think that we are. But that doesn't mean we have to stay that way. Starting isn't as hard as it feels. We just need to be brave and open to the possibilities.
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Let's explore the brave that is admitting we want more and that we deserve it. Let's explore what might happen if we stopped starting with a no. Let's just see.
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It is that time of year when we make goals for ourselves. And sometimes we have a goal in mind but we never commit to it because, well it's scary. It pushes us out of our lovely little comfort zone. So we do the human thing, let fear drive and play it safe with a smaller, less growth-promoting goal.
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But here is the question: is that safe goal getting you to where you want to go? Let's be honest. In this episode, we talk about setting goals that stretch us and push us out of our comfort zones. Not crazy unrealistic set you up to fail goals, but growing and developing habits goals.
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You are braver than you think. And so worth the effort of a bit of stretching and growing. You will never know what you can be if you stay where you are. Come join me to explore setting scary goals for the new year. And the new you.
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Follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram. And let me know what your scary goals are.
Welcome to a brand New Year!! It is an exciting time when we often decide to make changes to improve our lives. It is also a time when many make resolutions that last a few weeks. But what if the reason those resolutions to change are failing is that we are trying to change habits without first adjusting our thinking? ----more----
Let's dive into this topic. One of the scariest and most difficult things to change can be your mind. To stop and realize that the thing in your way is you, and your set-in-stone thinking. ----more----
But if you are brave enough to take time and examine your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns then you can make an actual decision about if they are actually serving you or not. This can be done anytime, but since now is the beginning of a new year, the best time is now.
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Come join me as we dive into changing your mind. And follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee
The Year is turning. And it is a perfect time to spend a few moments reflecting. To pause before barrelling into the new year and make some decisions about what you want it to be. That may mean looking back at this year and deciding what you want to take and what needs to stay.
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You can build the year of your dreams, but you need to plan it. You need to have a direction to take your awesome adventure. Because the adventure can and will be awesome if you are intentional about it.
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Let's pause and reflect on this past year and plan for the new one.
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There is magic everywhere. Especially this time of year. All you have to do is take some time to slow down and see it. To embrace it when it comes. That is the way we capture the magic.
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It is a wonderful time of year, but it can quickly turn to the most stressful time too. So with all you have to do this season, decide what you are going to look for. And that is what you will find.
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Decide to embrace magic when it comes. Decide to live in those beautiful little moments. And that is what your season will be filled with this year. Merry Christmas!! (Or Happy whatever you celebrate!)
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Follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee and let me know what magic moments you are seeing and sitting with this season.
What is keeping you from being happy? Honest question. What is standing in the way of you feeling joy and finding your happy?
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As much as I hate to call you out here, it's probably you. I know I was the one keeping me from being happy. In so many ways and for no reason. So this season let's get out of our own way and allow ourselves to be happy. Because we can be if we will allow it.
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It is brave to be open, and let things in. But that is where we find the happy. That is where we find joy. By being open enough to big and small things that will make us happy. Stop fighting yourself and just be happy.
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Remember you are brave enough to do it. You are brave enough to open your heart up and let yourself be happy.
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It's the holidays, the most wonderful time of the year. Except, for lots of people who just find it to be the most stressful time of year. Which makes sense. The expectations for this time of year have gotten completely out of control.
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That is why we need to be brave for our own sanity and make a few changes. One of those things we can do is take an honest look at our traditions and see if they are still serving us. Why are we doing them? Do we even know why?
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And if your holiday traditions are weighing you down, instead of bringing joy, change them. Be bold and let go of things that are making your life more difficult. Be brave and decide what traditions you want and what fits into the life you are building.
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Follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee. And let me know what traditions you are building for yourself.
Where does your energy go? Let's think about it for a few minutes. What are you focused on? Is that what is coming into your life?
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I have always believed that you find what you look for, but it has been a long adjustment in my mindset to put that into practice. And I know that the word mindset gets thrown around a lot, but it really does make a huge difference. When we change from the inside those changes are more likely to last.
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Focusing on what you want and bringing that into your life aka manifesting is a fantastic tool. One that I would highly recommend! And if you need a place to start check out my friend Shannon's IG page to learn more. She is amazing and will help you learn and start to take steps to change your life.
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Shift your focus and change your life. There is no better time to start than now. Let's not waste any more time. Follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee
Why is it so hard to believe in yourself? Most of us are others' greatest cheerleaders, but we never cheer for ourselves.
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Believing in your own worth is a brave mindset. And it takes some serious effort and brave to listen to the right voices. But the braver you are the more you realize you deserve the time and effort.
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You are priceless! You are wonderful, amazing, and worth it! Please believe it. And let me be your cheerleader until you learn to be your own. We are all in this together and I love to cheer on other amazing people.
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No one likes to be wrong. No one likes to have to start over. No one really likes mistakes.
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But mistakes, if looked at through the right lens are great learning opportunities. When we are brave enough to take action, and it is wrong, we then have the chance to come up with a solution. Because like it or not we learn more from our mistakes than when we happen to get it right out of the gate.
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Let's rethink how we think about mistakes. Embrace them as choices that may or may not turn out for our best good. Follow the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram.
Honestly this one is for me. It was recorded on Dad's birthday because no matter how long he has been gone he is still important. Your people are still important no matter how long it has been or what other people say.
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So pause and take a minute. Let the day matter, because they matter. Let it hurt, even as you are celebrating the progress you have made. Sit with what is and process as it comes. Be brave enough to acknowledge that the loss will always be there. A part of you but not define you. ----more----
And remember you are amazing and wonderful and Yes You Are Brave. Follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee.
In the crazy hustle culture of today, it is easy to feel like you are not enough. But feelings are not truth. You are enough. And the way to feel that way is to do yourself a solid and lighten up. Stop putting so much pressure on you and take a break.
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Today we talk about taking a break. And how as a human, and not a machine, we are not made to be go, go, go all the time. We need time and space to relax and do nothing. Even if it is just for a little while.
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Be brave. Be the voice of reason that you need. Be brave enough to give yourself a break. You desire it.
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Welcome to gold!! No, I am serious. Join me for a discussion full of solid, blow your mind, gold nuggets. Today we talk brave with Taryn Hewett.
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Taryn is a senior leader in human resources and owner of Happy Thoughts Coaching where she helps overachievers find meaningful work-life balance. She lives in Tampa, FL with her husband, Geoff, and two dogs, Buddy and Indy
----more----We all know how hard it can be to trust other people. But is it any easier to trust yourself? What do you do when faced with challenges? Do you just throw time and unfocused effort at it? Or perhaps you get curious and then allow creativity to step in and get you a different result?
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There will always be too much to do, but we are more capable than we imagine. And if we can be brave and trust ourselves to figure it out, with the resources we have then we can exceed any expectations, including our own.
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Love Taryn? You can connect with Taryn on Facebook or visit www.happythoughtscoaching.com to start your own journey to meaningful work-life balance.
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And always the journey to brave continues on Instagram @findingpawnee. Let me know what your biggest aw-ah moment was listening to Taryn's gold nuggets.
Happy 50th Episode!!!
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Here we explore the milestone of feeling solid again. Yes, life is hard and sometimes the work we think we are doing is not what we thought. It is incredible and very needed but not what we thought.
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The only way to get where you want to go is to show up again and again. To keep taking steps forward. The goal may look, feel or even be super far away, but we get there the same way. Step by step.
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You are BRAVE! And you have what it takes to show up for yourself. You have what it takes to keep going and keep doing the work. You have what it takes to be capable of living your dreams. Just keep showing up.
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Follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee. Send me a DM and let me know how it is going.
We live on planet Earth, but how much do we pay attention to her and what she can teach us? If we pay attention we can learn so much from the natural world. About how we can and need to operate.
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Join in to talk about seasons, the earth, and what they can teach us if we are brave enough to learn.
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As always follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee.
What kind of an impact can you have if you are brave enough to put your name in the ring simply? What can you overcome when you have no other choice? ----more----
Today we hear a fantastic brave story that has come full circle from just surviving to thriving and helping others do the same. Paul Deitch Cummings is using his vast experience and desire to help people in a battle against finical illiteracy. ----more----
Come hear the story of an island boy headed into medicine who is now chasing his potential and lifting others in the world of finance. Brave looks like so many things and sometimes we only see it in hindsight. And our road may change but if we let life happen for us we can end up where we can make the biggest impact.
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Find Paul on LinkedIN and start your journey to your personal financial success. Or check him out on Instagram @pauldeitch23
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As always the journey continues on @findingpawnee on IG.
Number one thing that will change your life? The fastest? Would you be surprised to know its gratitude?
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We have all heard about the effects of being grateful, and what it can do for our lives. But when is the last time you actually tried it? Seriously. How are you practicing gratitude in your life?
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This episode was recorded in two parts around a gratitude experiment. Not the first one I have done but the most recent. Why? Because experiences don't keep. If we want continued results we have to continue to take action.
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Follow the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram to see how a gratitude practice can change your life.
Some day I am going to. . .
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How often do you say this? Do you put things off? Do you not stop because one of these times you are going to take lots of time and do the thing really big?
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Let's talk about this. What happens if we wait for the perfect time to do it all? We end up waiting forever. But what if we decide that instead of trying to do it all, we just do a little piece of it? What kind of amazing life could we have if we started living it just a little at a time?
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Come join the conversation about stopping at the attraction, and living just a half hour at a time.
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Where is your comfort zone? Notice I didn’t say happy or fulfilled zone, I said comfort zone because we can be comfortable anywhere. Even in places where we are miserable. Places we hate. How is this? Because even though we are uncomfortable, that discomfort is familiar. We know what to expect even if we don’t like it.
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This week is about those doors we walk through to leave our comfort zone. To leave the familiar for what sets your heart on fire. To stop playing with the door leading back to the known. I give a real-time personal example from my own life. And honestly, this is a bit for me. To hear and know that I am brave enough to walk away for good.
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You are amazing and wonderful and you can also close doors and leave them that way. Come join in the conversation and find your own brave.
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This episode is brought to you by my new four-part “Things I wish I knew; Advice from Aunt Pawnee”. It is my gift to you. Basically, it is things I wish I had known before my dad died. Sign up here to get access to this gift.
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Have you ever met someone who inspires you to be a braver version of yourself? A person who doesn’t know you but believes in you so much that you stand taller and reach a little higher? And no matter how much time passes they still have a special place in your heart.
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This week we meet one of those people from my past. A man I met briefly nearly 10 years ago in Grenada. Our interaction was just a short time but I am still inspired every time I think about that experience. It was a transformational day for me and in this episode, we explore the lessons we can all learn from Superman Butterfly.
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It is a fun story from an amazing experience. And the lessons are timeless for everyone. Come be inspired by Superman Butterfly.
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This episode is brought to you by my new four-part “Things I wish I knew; Advice from Aunt Pawnee”. It is my gift to you. Basically, it is things I wish I had known before my dad died. Sign up here to get access to this gift.
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Change is really hard. And not everyone around us is supportive of the changes we are trying to make in our lives. But we have to live for us and not for others. Doing that is hard. We are unsure how they will react and so we just don’t tell them. We keep our changes to ourselves and never let those around us know what we are doing.
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There is merit to that. Making changes on our own timetable and not letting others influence those decisions. But sometimes we need to be brave enough to tell those close to us what we are doing. To let our family know what we are working on. Even if it is to get them to stop pushing us in the opposite direction.
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It is scary to live your life the way you want. And it is even scarier to live differently than you always have in full view of those who have been there for the whole thing. Not everyone is going to be supportive of your choice to change, but you are living your life for you. You get to decide just how you want to live and to live that beautiful amazing life whenever and wherever you want.
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So set yourself free and live your life. Be the new you in front of the old crowd. And if they are not loving and supportive, then you know it may be time to find a new crowd. That’s ok too. ----more----
Let me know how your journey is going, and if you need any support. DM @findingpawnee on Instagram. Let’s enjoy this journey together.
Have you ever had a relationship change? Of course, you have. Do you ever miss the way that it used to be? Find yourself missing that time ten years ago when you were both in the same stage of life.
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This week I talk about exploring some of our other losses that are not death. And acknowledging that we can feel a loss about and around people that are not dead. Or that we still have a relationship with but it has changed.
----more---- It is ok to miss what was there. It is ok to love what you have and still occasionally miss what is gone. Find little ways to honor that. Even if it is watching movies you don’t really like. Let me know what you are missing. And follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.
Commitment is scary. Like really scary. And it can be hard for those who struggle with perfectionism to open themselves up to a possible failure. Committing to something might mean that we fall short and that sucks.
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But we can be brave enough to make and keep commitments to ourselves. It's not about doing things perfectly but rather about showing up. Messy and as we are, showing up is the most important thing we can do.
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So show up for yourself. You are worth the time and effort. And no matter your past actions, or your present fear, you are capable of doing great things. Also little things consistently. ----more----
We are on a journey let’s enjoy it. Follow more @findingpawnee on Instagram.
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Commitment is scary. Like really scary. And it can be hard for those who struggle with perfectionism to open themselves up to a possible failure. Committing to something might mean that we fall short and that sucks.
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But we can be brave enough to make and keep commitments to ourselves. It's not about doing things perfectly but rather about showing up. Messy and as we are, showing up is the most important thing we can do.
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So show up for yourself. You are worth the time and effort. And no matter your past actions, or your present fear, you are capable of doing great things. Also little things consistently.
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We are on a journey let’s enjoy it. Follow more @findingpawnee on Instagram.
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Time for a life update. Time to practice what I preach and give people the chance to support me. It can be tough to let people in. It can be even harder to tell those people closest to you what dreams you are chasing this week. It is hard because people can be mean. But they can also be fantastic.
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People can and will always surprise you. And it is going to be in a good way at times. But people can't support or surprise us if we never give them a chance. So let's be brave and talk about what we are doing. The dreams we're chasing, and the goals we are working toward. You are brave enough to give people the chance to cheer you on.
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It is scary and if you need little bites of support and help follow me @findingpawnee on IG.
You are awesome! You are strong! And You are powerful! You just need to acknowledge it. Because you are likely the one who can’t see it. We don’t normally give lists of things not to do, but here we make an exception. Let’s stop doing a few things so we can live big beautiful lives. So we can stop shrinking and step into our power.
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Because this is your life and you get to live it as loud and you as you want. Step up and into who you want to be. It is never too late. Start small but start.
----more---- Follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram for more explanation of the obvious path I will finally be following.
How well do you know yourself? Really? And when was the last time you sat down and spent some time getting to know you? We all love a story where someone goes off to find themselves and has amazing adventures all over the world. But what if we could do that right where we are?
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This week we are taking some time to get to know us. Not the person we were but who we are. Because like it or not we are all changing. And the more we know about ourselves the more peace and happy we can find inside.
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Let’s talk about who you are now and why that matters. And if you need help getting to know you, I have a ‘Get to Know Yourself’ workshop. Check it out here. It will be live this week with a replay available. It is $10 USD and includes a workbook to help you get to know you. Sign up here.
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You are amazing! And wonderful and you need to celebrate those great things you are doing. Why you might ask. Well, there are lots of reasons why and we talk about them, but mostly because you deserve it. You deserve great things. Because you are great. And that is reason enough to celebrate.
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Come spend a few minutes with me as I do all I can to sing your praises. To help you feel worthy of celebrating. Because you are. Even if you don’t always feel it. It's a sneaky need to be brave, but it is brave to see and express your own worth and value. You can do it, you are BRAVE!!
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So Celebrate you this week. And share the party with me on IG @findingpawnee. I would love to see you and celebrate with you.
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This episode is brought to you by my new coaching program. I now have eight-week confidence/self-worth coaching packages available. And for the first three listeners to sign up, packages are half off.
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Has your intuition ever told you to go in a completely different direction than you are going? Have you been ignoring that little voice because you are afraid of what starting again will mean?
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Come listen to my friend Taryn as she tells her brave story of following that little voice in a completely different direction. Life was no longer full and meaningful as a photographer. So instead of staying stuck she took all of her experience and transitioned into a life coach. Not just any coach but the coach for creative introverts starting a business, with a focus on the healing helpful power of nature.
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We all have dreams and work hard to get them. But just because it is what we have always done doesn’t mean it is what we always have to do. And if we listen to our intuition, it will lead us to a place where we can find more purpose and meaning.
----more---- Find Taryan at https://www.tarynj.com/ on her beautiful website or follow her on Instagram @taryn_jollimore. And seriously if you are a creative looking to start a business Taryn is an excellent coach.
Follow more of the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram.
What do you do when you hit a wall? When that inevitably happens on your way to your goals how do you react? Many of us respond in one of two ways. By pushing our way through, with brut force, or by giving up and turning around. But what if there is another option?
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What if we change the way we think about resistance and let it be a teacher? What could we learn if we were just willing to ask some questions and do some exploring? Come and let’s explore the ways we can learn, even when we hit walls. Let’s discover a new and perhaps more helpful way of dealing with resistance.
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Because we are all going to face resistance. We all have moments when our mind says not. But if we ask why we learn and grow. And we also have a chance to find the path through the wall in a way that allows us to continue.
----more---- For more follow the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram.
Welcome to this special episode. This is for all those who are facing a Father’s Day without their father. This is for you, to acknowledge the struggle and pain you are in this weekend. To give love and support for you. You are not alone. You are loved. And most importantly you matter. Your struggle is valid.
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After a loss, there will be days that are tender. That hurt. That set us back and make us want to hide from it all. But believe it or not, you are brave enough to not hide. You are brave enough to make a plan and sit with your hurt. To feel, deeply, and then let go. It may not feel like it, but you are brave love. So very brave.
----more---- If you need some more encouragement or support please reach out via a DM @findingpawnee on Instagram.
Come join us this week as we talk to a wonderful gem of a person with a lifetime of experience in being and teaching creativity. Melissa is a theatre professional and teacher who has spent the last three decades dedicated to the arts. In all the big and small ways being a voice for the arts and helping kids find a safe place to discover their voice.
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In this episode, Melissa shares her wisdom and lessons from a life of being creative. On stage as an actor, then as a director and teacher. Then ways to help children, hers and others be creative. We get a unique perspective of a brave person working to live her best life
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Melissa Ohlman-Roberge has been a maker for as far back as she can remember. She calls herself a “creative instigator” because for her, the process of creating - especially in collaboration with others - is often far more enriching than the product.
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Melissa grew up in an artistic family. Her father was a writer and self-taught musician. Her mother painted and worked in chalk pastel - primarily portraits she would cull from National Geographic and Life magazines. Her siblings, two sisters, and a brother, are also artists of various sorts - two in the music industry, one, a visual artist.
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Melissa grew up in the small town of Cheshire, Connecticut. She studied visual art, music, and theatre throughout high school. Eventually, she gravitated toward musical theatre and earned her MFA in Directing from Florida State University. She has worked professionally as a director, musical theatre director, performer, mentor, and educator for over 30 years and has created over 100 productions.
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She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and two of her three daughters. As a family, they have created many productions and much art together, and Melissa wouldn’t have it any other way. Some of her fondest memories involve sitting on the floor and coloring while asking her then-young daughters questions about their day. These simple acts have filled her with the joy, wonder, and curiosity that are the hallmark of her work to this day.
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Connect with Melissa at https://linktr.ee/MORcreates
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Let’s talk sleep. More specifically, what we are giving up by not sleeping. Because it is important, no matter what people claim. And staying awake when we know we need to sleep, for no reason, is just letting fear drive the bus. It is allowing our FOMO (FEAR of missing out) to keep us in a fog. And ironically, keep us from truly being able to live our best life.
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Join me as we talk sleep. How being brave really can be as simple as turning the lights off and crawling in bed. How taking back our lives can start with saying, “I am done for today.” And allowing yourself to rest. It is a huge brave masquerading as a little brave. Because to sleep as much you need to go against the popular grain. Living in fear (FOMO) is following a massive crowd. And it takes brave to walk away and do your own thing.
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Full disclaimer, I am neither a doctor nor a scientist. What I am however is a person who has learned the hard way the importance of sleep. Hard-won wisdom through trial and error. Lots of trial and error. But you don’t need to be a doctor or scientist to understand that the human body is amazing. Twenty minutes with a book or documentary will inform you of that. It can do so much, but only if we give it what it needs to flourish.
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And if you are a parent with small children, this probably does not apply to you. :)
----more---- Follow the journey and share your thoughts about sleep on IG @findingpawnee
We all have someone that we look up to. A hero. Someone who inspires and makes us want to do better. Who makes us feel like we can do anything. Many of us have many heroes. But are we forgetting the most important one of all?
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What if we look at heroes differently? What if we changed our expectations and became our own heroes? It sounds a little ridiculous perhaps. But what’s wrong with looking up to yourself? What is wrong with being the person you rely on? What’s wrong with being a hero that comes in and saves you?
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Come join me this week as we talk about singing our own praises and owning our own greatness. Because you are brave enough to be your own hero.
----more---- Follow more of the journey @findingpawnee on IG. Shoot me a DM if you need someone to tell you you are amazing.
Ever find yourself on a roll? Like things are going well, you are making progress towards your goals. Your dreams are in sight. (Sure you need binoculars, but you can still see them.) And when all is going well, you freak out. A little at first and then more. Then you start looking for a reason to take a detour. Sound familiar.
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This week we talk about being brave enough to not take that detour. To stay on the path that is going to where you really want to go instead of taking the out. What do we do when we are trying to be different and difficult situations come up? How do we choose to react when the old self and the habits of the new us are at odds? Can we choose the more difficult, but more rewarding path?
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You are brave, brave enough to keep moving in the directions of your dreams. You are brave enough to NOT take the out.
----more---- Follow the journey @findingpawnee on IG. Let me know what you do to keep from taking that out.
Sometimes life is heavy. Sometimes life is hard. Because things happen that are out of our control. They hurt no matter the brave face we put on. And often we are angry about those things. What do we do with that anger? How do we keep it from consuming us?
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This week we talk about one solution to dealing with anger when it comes. Or comes again. Instead of trying to fight that anger. Or trying to stamp it out. Or keep it from coming. That we welcome it instead. We pull up a chair and sit with it. Sit with the anger, and feel it totally and completely. Then we let it go.
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Life is heavy sometimes, and we are angry sometimes. But that does not mean that we can’t still find peace. Tough times can have moments of peace, but that peace is often on the other side of anger.
----more---- Follow more of the journey @findingpawnee on IG. And let me know how your sit with anger went.
What makes you happy? Seriously what makes you, specifically you happy? As in the different or perhaps odd thing that you love. That you could geek out for hours about. What is that?
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Today we talk about letting the geek out. Allowing that part of us to be seen. Allowing the feeling of freedom that comes with not holding back. Because we all have something small or seemingly silly that makes us happy. And most of the time we hide that. We stifle our happy because we don’t want to bother those around us.
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Your geek is a wonderful part of you and they deserve some sunshine. Let them out and let yourself be happy.
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If you are on a hike, where is your focus? If you are like many people, myself included, it is on where you are placing your feet. Because it is the best way to not fall on your face. And that is a fair thing to want. To NOT fall on your face. (Hey I live in the desert, falling while hiking could very well include landing on a cactus.)
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But if we only look at our feet, what are we missing? Do we get done and miss all the beautiful scenery? I hope not. Metaphorically and literally. Please don’t miss out on all that life has to offer. Be brave and look up from time to time. Even if that means you need to stop moving. Look up and see the wonderful things around you. Look up and see where you are needed and look up to find life.
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We get so caught up sometimes in just putting one foot in front of the other that we lose sight of the bigger goal. To actually live and not just survive. Looking up helps us live. Pause and look. Look and find life.
----more---- The journey and challenge to look up continues. Follow more of it on IG @findingpawnee.
We all fall down. It sucks, but it is just a fact of life. At some point or another, we will all fall flat on our faces. (Literally and figuratively.) And it is extremely easy to think of falling as failing. But what if the two are not the same. What if falling was just another way of moving you forward?
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There is no getting around falling. But falling is only failing when we choose to not get up. Movement toward our goals is never wasted and it is never failing. This week let’s take a few minutes and rethink failure. Because success is what we decide it is. And not reaching the exact picture isn’t failing.
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You can fall forward. Again and again. And each time you do you will learn something new. You will grow and you will be better equipped to keep getting better. To keep getting up. Don’t give up on yourself. Keep getting up.
----more---- Follow more of the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram. And share your awesome falls forward.
Have you taken time this spring to listen to the messages? You know the ones coming from all directions? Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. And most of all hope. So much hope comes when we see the earth come back to life after months of cold and bare.
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Are you ready for a subtle kind of brave? The brave that allows you to reach for hope instead of despair. Reach for the good instead of the bad. Brave is not always big and bold. Sometimes it is small and simple. Brave is believing the world can be better even if you struggle to see the evidence of that. Come let’s find some hope.
----more---- Follow more of the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram. And let me know how you are finding hope this spring.
Sometimes in our lives, we have no control over where we are. Through no choice of our own, we are in a place where we do not want to be. Sometimes it is personal and sometimes it is global. But no matter what variety of crazy we are in the dust will always settle.
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What do we do when that dust starts to settle? What choices do we make when it comes time to move? Do we sit scared or take steps forward?
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This week we talk about moving forward after big events. After the crazy. And we do it through a few random examples that appear to have nothing in common. Sometimes we need a poet’s words to give us permission to move. And we need a powwow to lift our spirits so we can make personal changes and take little steps forward.
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There is an attitude running wild in the world, that we must always be moving/pushing forward. ‘Never look back’ is shouted at us from all sides and we are constantly told to focus on what is ahead.
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But sometimes moving forward is super hard. And no matter how we twist and turn we can’t seem to get out of the deep mud and actually move. There is something holding us back but no amount of forward focus tells us why.
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Let’s talk about words and how we use them. Let’s talk about the positive and negative effects of our words.
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Words have power. What we say matters. Many people will argue that its just words and that they can’t really hurt you. But those people are not being honest with someone. Likely themselves. Because words can hurt. And their effects are felt beyond a physical wound.
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How could we change the world if we were careful with our words? How many lives could we turn around by offering hope instead of hurt? We can do so much with the language we use it is amazing.
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This week we explore words. And I give an example of their power from my early years of teaching. Come listen.
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Allow me the privilege to introduce you to Lynne. To begin with, she is an all-around amazing human being with the amazing ability to make you feel seen and heard. No matter the distance. But she is also an award-winning musician and educator, personal coach, and sound healing therapist who loves to help people discover their unlimited potential and possibilities.
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Join our conversation with Lynne as she shares her journey from classical musician to sound therapist and what she has learned along the way. As an expert in sound, she has added to her skill set and uses her love for vibrations to help people heal. Starting with herself.
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There are so many ways to find yourself and the healing you need. Not because you are broken, but because we all need help to find our true selves under all the layers of family and society. You can follow Lynne on Social media @lynnestukart on Instagram and Facebook or check out her website at https://www.lynnestukart.com/ and see if sound therapy resonates with you.
----more---- Keep up with the podcast @findingpawnee on Instagram.
They say we have to own our lives right? The good and the bad. What about the embarrassing? Have you ever thought about owning your embarrassment? It is a strange concept I know. But it has some awesome effects.
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Let me put it a different way, what if you could stop giving other people your power? Interested now? We give away our power so often that we don't always see that we are doing it. But we give it away and give it away and then wonder why we feel so powerless.
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And as humans we often make others feel dumb for simply being human. But they can only make us feel about it if we let them. Being human is a wonderful, amazing thing and it is full of less than graceful encounters. (with floors, doors, sidewalks, etc.) And mishaps in all their forms. (wardrobe malfunctions, sudden illness, and on and on.)
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Own your humanness. Own the silly that makes you happy and own the embarrassing things you may do. And then you will have the power of being yourself. Unapologetically. Right where you are.
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The crazy continues. This world we live in feels a bit like a powder keg. But what do we do about it? How do we handle all the terrible things that keep coming?
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The first thing to do is to be nice to yourself. Be soft and gentle. Keep yourself from falling apart. You are worth the effort. And when it comes right down to it, you cannot help anyone if you are curled up in the corner.
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When the world gets heavy, and it is always going to be heavy, take care of you. Don’t push so hard. Take time to feel it and work through it. Remember this is most definitely a distance race and not a sprint. Be gentle with yourself, and then you can be in a place to help others.
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Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes it is hurricanes and tornadoes. Those can be literal and/or figurative. And one of the best things we can do for ourselves in this situation is to admit that we are not ok.
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When we lie to ourselves and insist we are ok, we cause more struggle. Our minds and bodies know we are lying and the reaction is not good. Sometimes when we admit we aren’t ok, it helps us be ok.
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Be honest and kind to yourself. And then to others as well. The world we live in is now set permanently to crazy, and it is impossible to be ok all the time. Own it so you can work through it. It’s a little scary, but you are brave and so worth it.
----more---- The journey continues. For more insights check out @findingpawnee on Instagram.
What if I told you that you are creative? Would you believe me? This week we are talking about being creative. All the reasons that we fight doing it. And the benefits that come from being brave and creating anyway.
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Let’s look at being creative out of the box. There are so many things that require creativity. And endless ways for us to express ourselves. Art and performance of course, but also building and mechanics. The only limit is what you can find to do. Let’s explore.
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A few things were mentioned. As promised are linked below.
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If you are interested in crochet patterns. (Simple ones that are easy to read and follow.) Check out 3amgracedesigns on Instagram @3amgracedesigns or visit the website here https://3amgracedesigns.com/ .
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Nurses, (or others with stressful jobs) check out yoga with @yogawithnursegennys on Instagram. Movement is also a wonderful form of creativity.
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How do you own your dreams? How do you claim those dreams for yourself? Step one: own them. Own them by saying them out loud. Stop being afraid to voice what it is you want. Give your dreams a voice. Your voice. Literally.
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Let your dreams out of your head. Remember your head is not very big. There is not enough room in your head for your dreams to reach their full potential. There is not enough room for them to grow and change. We can not live fully in our heads.
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Speak your dreams out loud. Tell the universe/God/your higher power what you want and then start moving. You will be surprised what happens.
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In this episode, Global Education Allies is mentioned here is the link to their website.https://www.globaledallies.org/ If you are a teacher looking for a fun way to earn continuing education credits, check them out.
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The last few years have been hard. And we have all lost something or someone. That loss often feels like something falls out of the sky and lands on our heads. It leaves a mark. It is up to us to figure out what to do with that mark. How we are going to handle repairing the damage and moving forward.
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This episode talks about how we can explore the crater of loss and grief in our lives. Every loss impacts us differently and requires a different reaction.
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Feelings of grief and loss are not limited to death. They come when we lose important parts of our life. Many of them are not tangible. But they still need to be dealt with so they don’t hold us back.
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Let’s explore what our loss has done. Take stock of where we are and make an intentional decision about what we would like to do next.
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Welcome to the month of LOVE! I say that with a bit of sarcasm. Many people don’t love the love month. They hate red and pink and all laser focus on one’s relationship status. And that is fair. And honestly, that is the camp I usually fall in. But what if we take a little different view of love.
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Most of us have worked really hard to love other people. But how hard have you worked to love yourself? What kind of time and effort have you put into your relationship with yourself? It sounds more than a little silly and maybe downright crazy. Think about it for a moment though. You spend the most time with yourself. You talk to yourself the most.
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So maybe this year we take a brave new stand and start down the path of loving ourselves. It is hard, but also a worthwhile endeavor. One that leaves you with confidence and a framework to be truly happy.
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You are worthy of love and respect. You matter enough to do the work to develop that amazing relationship with yourself. Love doesn’t have to suck. Listen here and follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee.
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You are loved!!!
Who are you living for? Do you find yourself struggling to recognize who you have become? Are you afraid to do and be you for fear of disappointing other people?
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You ARE NOT ALONE! Pressure to keep others happy and comfortable is real. (Even if it is in our mind.) And it is easy to find ourselves in places we never planned on or living a life we don’t love. But the price we pay for keeping others happy is often to be unhappy ourselves.
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No matter what there is going to be someone disappointed with how you are living. And there is going to be someone in awe of what you are doing. Live for yourself. Make sure you are living a life you are proud of. And when you find your happy, it will be worth the price of disappointing others.
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Follow your dreams!
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Life is rough. And after the last few years, it would make sense to feel a little down. But you are awesome, no matter how you feel at this moment. Even if you realize some errors in your own thinking, you still deserve to reach out for help.
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Mental health has come a long way. The past two years of dumpster fire have helped with that. But many of us still feel like we shouldn’t have struggled with it. It is something that other people struggle with.
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It’s ok to need help. And it’s ok to need to shift your outdated opinions. Health is a journey. And if you find you are a little lost on this journey, know you are worth the effort to reach out and get help.
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Here are some resources for you:
https://nami.org/
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/
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Have you ever thought about asking questions as a skill? We often don’t find out answers because we simply do not ask. We live at a time when we can have the answers to most questions. But only if we ask. ----more----
How do we learn to ask questions? How do we develop that particular skill? It is not as hard to reach as we may think.
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Start with asking yourself questions. Small questions, big questions, uncomfortable questions. Once we get comfortable with the process of asking questions, then we can develop the skill further.
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Asking questions is a skill that will improve your relationships, starting with your relationship with yourself. Let’s make 2022 the year we learn to ask questions.
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A chat with an author. What do you want to do? What is holding you back? In this week’s episode, we get to talk with a brave author who took some time building her brave. And then found a way to be her own boss and motivation.
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Lily Rosetta is a historical romance author who is determined to evolve however she pleases as an author. It took some time for her to work through the fear and try her hand at writing. And there were doubts and setbacks. But as she says, “You can’t be great unless you try, and it’s scary to try.”
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Come join us as we see firsthand what consistent brave can do for you. See what you can do when you just try.
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You can find Lily’s books on Amazon here. And visit her website here to stay up-to-date on all the awesome things she has come up.
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As promised here are her social media links: https://www.facebook.com/LilyRosettaAuthor
https://www.instagram.com/lily_rosetta_author/?hl=en
And follow @findingpawnee on IG for more on what's coming on Yes You Are Brave.
What is the heaviest thing to carry around? There are many things that are heavy but I would say that regret is one of the heaviest, hardest things to carry around.
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Here is a gentle push to hopefully help you not have to carry around regret. I know it is hard to put aside pride, fear, stubbornness, and so many other feelings so we can ask for what we need. This episode is a lovely and quite raw push to help you find the courage to just ask.
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Fair warning it contains a story about my last Christmas with my father and what I wish I would have done differently.
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The holidays can be hard. And sometimes there is no big reason. Sometimes it is a bunch of little things that seem determined to keep us from our happy.
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But there is magic all around us in the world. And we can find it if we are brave enough to look. Here are a few lessons from Pawnee’s rough Christmas season. And a gentle loving reminder that it's ok if it is hard. This season is different because you are different. But it can still be magic.
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Life is full of struggle. And as humans, we want to be able to help others through their troubles. It’s noble and good. But if we are not careful we take on too much from those around us and it can start to destroy us.
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Through recent experiences, the lesson of not trying to take on too much has set in. We all have to learn that while we can do amazing things for others, we are not superhuman. We have been given what we can handle, and that is all we have to handle.
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Look at helping people from a little different perspective. And receive permission to just be you and stop feeling like you have to save everyone.
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It is time to have a semi-formal introduction. Who is Pawnee and what makes her tick? This is not an all-encompassing answer rather a nutshell introduction.
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How would you like to introduce yourself? Who would you be if you could choose what people know about you? What matters most is who you are and not what you do. What would you share if you could only tell people a handful of things about yourself?
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Let’s start introducing ourselves in a way that feels true to who we are. And let other people introduce themselves as who they really are. This is Pawnee in a nutshell. For more on the journey, or to ask any burning question, follow on IG @findingpawnee.
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Episode 004 about finding yourself was referenced.
We all have days when things go wrong. Where in those moments when we need things to work just as they should, something hits the fan. Or refuses to go down. Sometimes those things are huge, but often it is a small/simple thing that makes us feel the most defeated.
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On the other hand, when we step up and conquer those simple things we feel super powerful. Being able to handle our own problems, no matter how small, builds confidence. You are amazing. And brave enough to conquer the little things, even if it is to prove to yourself that you can
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Sometimes things happen in our lives and we feel like we get lost. But we find little things that help us as we are fumbling through that experience. And those gems become important parts of our story.
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We can find what we truly want when we let go of the expectations that we have held onto so desperately. You are worth the time and effort to find out who you really are and what you really want.
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In this episode, I explain why @findingpawnee on IG. Come join the journey and maybe just find yourself.
Today was a fail. Sound familiar? Are you in your own way? It happens to the best of us. We hit a wall and we just don’t show up. Our resistance wins. And we feel down and out.
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What do you do when you are the problem? Here we talk about what to do to own and move past those moments, or days of self-sabotage. Just because we have a bad day doesn’t mean we have to have a bad week. Live and let go.
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Grief is rarely convenient. And likes to pop up in moments we don’t expect. But what if instead of hiding from it we took a moment to sit with it. To really feel it. Then perhaps we wouldn’t need to carry it all. Instead of lugging it around, we could let it go just as swiftly as it came.
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This episode was recorded on a tender day. My father’s birthday. It is one of many days since he passed that I miss him terribly. Here are a few suggestions for those struggling with loss and wading through grief. It doesn’t go away, but it does get better.
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The journey continues on IG @findingpawnee
Are you ready to be braver? Ready to set off on an adventure that results in you living a more fulfilled life? Cause that is what this podcast is all about. Let’s take a few little steps together and build our brave.
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Pawnee is a former chicken looking to find her brave again. It was built and lost when she lost her father to cancer. And is now being built again. There is life after loss and little ways to be brave. It’s a journey we go on together. This is for you when you need a little push to try. A voice to remind you that you are brave.
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