Catching Your Breath: Recent Episodes
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Join Steve Austin on the sacred journey from chaos to calm. Each episode will focus on practical ways to catch your breath. Self-help topics include self-compassion, shame, stress management, spirituality, and more.
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What are breath prayers?
I’ll tell you...
Sitting atop the toaster oven in my kitchen is a small wooden sign that reads, “Inhale the present. Exhale the past.”
Said another way, it might read, “Inhale peace. Exhale anxiety.”
Or feel free to fill in the blank with whatever you need to breathe in, and whatever you need to exhale today.
A breath prayer is precisely that: a prayer you can say as you inhale and exhale.
The beauty of a breath prayer is that you can offer it up any time, any place. You don’t have to purchase a meditation cushion or light candles or sit cross-legged, touching your thumb to your index finger and humming OM. While that is exactly what I do at times, a breath prayer doesn’t require anything other than your attention and your breath.
Whether you’re sitting in the parking lot at work, hiding out in your car before the next dreaded work meeting, swimming laps at the pool, or standing in the shower (hoping your children don’t kill each other), you can literally offer a breath prayer in any setting.
How does it work?
Much like the sign that sits on my toaster oven, you meditate on a particular phrase as you inhale, and pray a response to that thought on the exhale. Doing this helps to rid yourself of any external distractions for a few moments.
So, in the example of sitting in the parking lot at work, maybe you silence your phone and turn off the car stereo while you pray.
If you’re looking to increase your inner-peace, and could use some help exhaling the b*t, listen to this 15-minute snippet from tonight’s group coaching session. I pray it helps you slow down and just be* for a while.
I’m in your corner,
Steve
P.S. I still have 3 spaces available for “Jesus Coaching.” If you’d like to sign up for the 8 sessions, just email me back at steve@iamsteveaustin.com today! <3
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“Some days I am not sure if my faith is riddled with doubt, or whether, graciously, my doubt is riddled with faith. And yet I continue to live in a world the way a religious person lives in the world; I keep living in a world that I know to be enchanted, and not left alone. I doubt; I am uncertain; I am restless, prone to wander. And yet glimmers of holy keep interrupting my gaze.” -Lauren Winner, Still
Let’s begin with a few what-ifs:
What if this journey toward Jesus came with even more freedom than you can imagine?
What if the American version of Evangelical Christianity isn’t 100% right 100% of the time?
What if God is even better, more loving, more inclusive, more patient, and more present than we ever imagined?
What if?
In The God-Shaped Brain by Dr. Thomas Jennings, he says that a healthy view of a loving God can literally transform our brains.
Side note: did you know that just meditating on a God of love for 12 minutes a day can actually rewire your brain? Sure, it’s a slow, patient process, but it’s one worth starting as soon as possible.
So where do you begin? Today, I want to give you what I believe are the first three steps in healing your image of God.
Listen to this free podcast, and pre-order my new book, Hiding in the Pews, by clicking here.
*”Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” performed by the ever-magical Stella Hess.
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In this special episode of the #CatchingYourBreath Podcast, Steve Austin talks with one of his best friends, Joshua M. Casey, author of the new book, Tracking Desire. The guys talk about favorite and least favorite books, the writing process, and losing religion without losing your soul. Listen to this 30-minute episode today! And order Tracking Desire on Amazon by clicking here.
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Welcome back to Catching You Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. If you listen to this episode, you'll learn 10 ways to deal with criticism, plus Steve will walk you through an affirmation to let go of the fear of disappointing others.
Show notes:
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Steve's courses and coaching
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Steve's new #BreatheWithMePodcast
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Order Catching Your Breath
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Download Steve's free self-care journal
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Music: "Weak Sometimes" by Devin Balram
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The holiday season can be stressful for lots of folks. If you are looking for a way to slow down, let go of worry over your future, and regrets about your past, this is the guided meditation for you.
Stay connected at catchingyourbreath.com.
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Maintaining your mental health is hard enough. Add a seemingly never-ending global pandemic to the mix, and life can feel particularly heavy.
In this episode, Steve Austin will guide you through:
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Letting go.
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Holding on.
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Looking up.
Download Steve Austin's free self-care journal by clicking right here.
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Today, I have the privilege of speaking to you on the topic of Hope.
Hope - but what the heck does that even mean?
Hope is an elusive concept: like trying to hold water in your hands or get Jello to sit still. Just when you think you’ve got it, the mystery of hope slips right through your fingers.
But I’ve spent the past year (since I was with you last) researching hope, and I’m so excited to share a bit of what I’ve learned with you today.
Show notes:
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You can read more David’s work and pre-order his new book of poetry, The Wrestle, at his website, DavidTensen.com
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Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself.
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Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. https://amzn.to/3k9Z9Kh
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Download Steve's free self-care journal here - https://catchingyourbreath.com/free-self-care-journal/
Reflection questions:
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What would happen if we learned to live in the tension of both sides of Jesus’s statement, understanding that earthly life is suffering, but eternal life is joy?
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What is one way you can be kind to yourself as you consider starting this journey toward embracing and enduring suffering, in order to find hope and healing?
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What is one thing in your life—a pet, a skill, a person, a memory—that brings you moments of joy in your pain? Can you hold it in your mind, letting yourself feel the goodness of it like a cat basking in the sun?
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What is one vulnerable thing you can share with one safe person today? Get gut-level honest about what you need right now, and then don’t be afraid to share that information with your doctors and others in your inner circle.
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, episode number 64. I’m your host, Steve Austin, and I’m so glad you’re here today. If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you’ll learn how to determine if your life is well-balanced, plus I’ll teach you 25 practical ways to find balance. And at the end of today’s episode, I’ll lead you in a guided breath prayer: a simple way to center yourself, even on the most chaotic of days.
Before we dive into that, I want to say thanks for listening. There are a gazillion life coaches you could be listening to, but you’ve chosen to hang out with me for the next half hour, and that means a lot to me.
If you haven’t left an iTunes review, would you take a couple of minutes to do that now?
And please don’t forget about my book, Catching Your Breath. You can snag a copy today on Amazon, and join me on the sacred journey from chaos to calm.
A quick personal update: I’ve nearly completed my second manuscript of the year, Slow Miracles: 99 Doses of Hope and Healing, which will release next Fall with Broadleaf Books. As a result, I’ll be returning to the podcast more often. And I’d love to know what topics would be helpful to you these days. Also - what guests would you like to hear from on this show? Do you have a favorite author, teacher, pastor, or coach who would be a perfect fit for my podcast? Shoot me a quick email at steve@iamsteveaustin.com and I’ll get to work creating new content!
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Transcript of today's episode.
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Become a VIP Member
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This bonus episode is from a sermon I delivered at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham on Sunday, August 2nd. In it, I share my story, plus several ways your church can become a place of healing, rather than a place of shame, for those with mental illness. Connect with me via my website at catchingyourbreath.com and support the show at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin.
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, Episode 63.
Today we’re discussing the power of non-judgmental presence. How can co-suffering with hurting people change everything? These notes are the bits and pieces that didn’t make it into my upcoming book with Fortress Press, but because I’m so passionate about this topic, I just couldn’t scrap them. So, I’m sharing them with you today.
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Support the show at Patreon.com/iamsteveaustin
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Join the Catching Your Breath Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/catchingyourbreath
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Sign up for my "Emotional Health 101" course at EmotionalHealthNow.com
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Follow Ann Ahrens' blog annahrens.wordpress.com
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Read my latest blog on The Mighty: The Church Needs to Learn How to Co-Suffer with Hurting People
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Music at the end of this episode - "Hold On, Honey" by my dear friend, Devin Balram. https://listen.lt/DevinBalramHoldOnHoney
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Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with host, Steve Austin. This is episode 62. The full title is, "It's The End of the World As We Know It: How to Find Hope, Healing, and Inner Peace Amid Racial Tensions, A Global Pandemic, and a Political Dumpster Fire." (No, really.) This episode includes 3 myths about hope, plus a guided meditation to help you self-soothe when life is difficult. Connect with Steve at catchingyourbreath.com today.
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Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you will discover 14 simple ways to master your emotions and rebuild a foundation of emotional health.
And if you're ready to learn even more, sign up for Steve's new video course, "Emotional Health 101: 30 Days of Wellbeing," by going to EmotionalHealthNow.com. Use discount code SAVE75 by Wednesday night, May 20th, to save $75 off the registration fee.
Follow Steve's work at catchingyourbreath.com today.
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you'll learn:
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how to challenge your toxic thoughts
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discover an exercise on drawing out your gremlin (or inner critic)
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and learn to work WITH your inner critic to find healing
To sign up for my brand-new video course, "Emotional Health 101: 30 Days of Wellbeing," just go to iamsteveaustin.podia.com today.
If this episode helped you, would you please go to iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review?
If you'd like to take it a step further, you can support the show (and my family) by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin.
And finally, PLEASE join us on Facebook! Facebook.com/groups/catchingyourbreath
Thanks for listening.
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Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
In her book, From Longing to Belonging, Shelly Christensen says, “The Spirit of Belonging is based on relationships and conversations when participants share what is important to them.”
Well, how can you share what’s important to you, if you don’t know what’s important to you?
And how can you share what’s important with you, if shame is telling you to shut up, that your goals, dreams, and wounds don’t matter?
If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you will discover:
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7 Ways to Embrace Your Individuality
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6 Benefits of Embracing Your Quirky Side
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8 Steps to Embracing Your Quirky Side
Do You Long to Unclutter Your Soul?
Is your soul cluttered and your image of God unclear? Are you desperate to rebuild your self-worth?It can be tough, trying to reconcile our wounds, hopes, and what we believe about God. I know how scary that can feel.
And so, to help you start reconciling your mental and spiritual health, I'm offering a personal, one-on-one Soul Care Strategy Session with me. Click here to sign up now.
And please leave an iTunes rating and review by clicking here.
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Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you will:
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Learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.
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Discover why Jesus understands your loneliness.
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Understand How Quiet Moments Allow You to Connect with Your Soul.
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And finally, I’ll walk you through a coaching exercise on living your core values.
Schedule a Soul Care Strategy Session with Steve Austin today for 50% off, just $47! Here's the link.
And PLEASE leave a review on iTunes. Tell people what you like about the show and why they should listen. Thanks!
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In this bonus episode, Steve Austin guides you through an 8-minute meditation on worry. Follow Steve online at catchingyourbreath.com
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Bonus episode! Are you finding it hard to be grateful in the midst of such chaos and uncertainty? Join Steve Austin and Tracy Winchell (host of Reboots Podcast), for some 3 simple ways to practice gratitude, even in the midst of chaos.
1. Join Tracy's Gratitude e-course
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Download the free Gratitude MadLibs
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Download the Gratitude SlideDeck Presentation
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Join Steve's 5-day e-course on facing worry and anxiety.
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The audio from this bonus episode is from a talk Steve Austin recently did via Facebook Live for Mental Health on the Mighty. If you're looking for a few simple ways to slow down and catch your breath during this Coronavirus pandemic, check out this short episode.
And sign up for Steve's free 5-day e-course on How to Face Your Worry and Anxiety at catchingyourbreath.com today.
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To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Eleven: Watching Porn with Nanny.
Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
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To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Ten: A Dog Named Dudley.
Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Nine: Quiet AF.
Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Eight: Saucer and Blow It.
Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Seven: Throw Everything Over.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Six: Criticalizin'.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Five: When You Believe You are Bad.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Four: Fully Known, Fully Loved.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Three: Nekkid.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Two: Good News for Spiritual Misfits.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter One: Drowning.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com
To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is a note on the use of religious language throughout the book.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
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To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is the book's Introduction.
And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here.
From the back cover:
What if you could experience a new level of freedom, strength, healing, and energy? Too many people are overwhelmed and holding onto deep suffering, unable to catch their breath in a world that tells them to fake it till they make it. As the pressure of fear, pain, anxiety, and anger build, sooner or later these individuals are going to explode—just like bestselling author and life coach Steve Austin did. That’s no way to live. With deep honesty, hilarious true stories, and refreshingly straight talk, Austin shares his personal journey from crippling anxiety and perfectionism to calm amid life’s inevitable chaos. He pulls no punches, revealing his darkest moments and the thoughts most people would be too afraid to admit. Yet he offers hope. In these powerful pages, you’ll find simple ways to cultivate calm and practice self-care while living courageously and authentically. Discover how to come up for air and breathe again.
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In episode 41 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, Steve Austin walks through the Bible with a look at church safety, plus a discussion on the characteristics of a safe church leader. This episode also includes stories and advice from real-life people who have been wounded by the church.
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Support the show via Patreon.
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Is your church safe? Take the quiz!
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Sign up for "Embracing Wholeness" Coaching with Steve Austin
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Steve Austin's free e-course: "How to Heal Your Hurts"
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This is the audio from a recent Q&A session in Ontario, Canada. Check it out for some really great questions on Christianity and mental health.
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A couple of Friday nights ago in Ontario, I gave a talk titled, "Suicide and Messy Grace." And stay tuned for the next release - the Q&A segment from that night.
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On Sunday, January 26th, Steve Austin had the honor of speaking at Cambridge Community Church in Ontario, Canada. He talked about Hagar, and how churches can help people who are hurting to feel seen, heard, and accepted.
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Support Steve via Patreon.
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Read the blog.
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Welcome to Episode 37 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you will gain 10 ways to start letting go of emotional pain, plus I'll share my Survivor's Manifesto with you, and tell you all about how you can sign up for my brand-new free 7-day course called, "How to Heal Your Hurts."
Links:
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How to Heal Your Hurts FREE Course.
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Mikala's story of surviving an affair.
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Save 10% on therapy at betterhelp.com/catchingyourbreath.
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Support the show at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin.
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Leave a review on iTunes.
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Download my Survivor's Manifesto for just $7.
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In Episode 36 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, Steve Austin sits down with ESPN and SEC Sportscaster, Lauren Sisler, to talk about breaking the shackles of shame.
Lauren is a multi national award-winning sports broadcaster working with ESPN, the SEC Network, and AL.com.
Her journey was not always full of victories and celebrations. In 2003 as a freshman at Rutgers University, tragedy struck Lauren’s world when she unexpectedly lost both of her parents to their concealed battle with addiction. Through her grief and despair, Lauren found the courage to continue moving forward and find success.
Lauren now shares her story across the country in hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of addiction and the devastation it can cause for those who abuse substances, their loved ones, and the community.
Connect with Lauren at LaurenSisler.com
Follow Lauren on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Get BetterHelp for your mental health today, and save 10% off your first month by going to BetterHelp.com/catchingyourbreath
Stay connected with Steve daily in the Catching Your Breath Community, and find all sorts of other bonuses when you sign up at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin
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Welcome to this Bonus Holiday Episode of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast.
This content is from a new thing I'm doing on Facebook, called #MentalHealthMonday. Each Monday at 8pm CST, I'll be sharing a new Facebook Live video about something under the umbrella of mental health. Today, I'm sharing the audio of my very first Mental Health Monday video, which aired Monday, 11/25/19.
The holidays can be stressful and unpredictable. Join me as I respond to a few questions I received recently from a coaching client:
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What can I do to get more in control of the holiday festivities this year?
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How can I find the time to prepare all the holiday foods when it seems we’ve only got time for the holiday parties
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What can I do to discourage our sons from wanting so many presents?
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Is there any way I can bring back the joy of the holidays?
Stay connected at catchingyourbreath.com.
And through Monday 12/2, save 40% at catchingyourbreath.com/shop when you use the discount code: BLACKFRIDAY19.
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Welcome to Episode 34 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast (with Steve Austin). The beginning of this episode includes lots of important announcements, and then we dive right into a recent talk Steve gave at Unity of Birmingham.
The Bible story of Jonah and the Whale is a perfect example of why growth begins with acceptance.
Show notes:
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The website is all-new! (click here)
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New monthly mental health resource. (click here)
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Subscribe to the monthly newsletter. (click here)
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Monthly Catching Your Breath Calls with Steve. (click here)
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New faith and mental health video. (click here)
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Leave a podcast review - get a shout out! (click here)
Looking for a speaker for your next event? Click here.
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Welcome to episode 33 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation between my wife Lindsey, our new friend Courtney Ellis, and me.
Almost Holy Mama is so friggin honest, funny, and beautiful. It is real, raw, and relatable. It’s not full of platitudes or unreasonable expectations from someone who just doesn’t get it. Courtney is a mama of 3 little ones and she gives us permission to tell the truth, while gently nudging us toward a better way to have a relationship with God WHILE parenting. The one makes us better at the other.
For parents of young children, it often feels like we will have to wait until the kids graduate to engage in regular spiritual practices. That, or just shame ourselves into trying harder. But what if there was another way? A better way. How do we create spiritual practices in one of life’s more exhausting seasons? This is a talk about that.
Welcome to the podcast.
Check out Courtney's website.
Order Almost Holy Mama.
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Welcome to Episode 32 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin! In this episode, we're talking about what shame is, how it can impact your daily life, how to share it, and how to heal it. Keep scrolling for more great shame resources, plus my free workbook!
Healing from shame isn’t something you can do overnight. It’s a process that can take months or even years. The good news is that you don’t have to take the journey alone. Many professionals have written insightful guides that can guide you on this journey. Here are a few books you may want to pick up…
Self Care for the Wounded Soul: 21 Days of Messy Grace (by Steve Austin, with Kate Pieper, LMFT)
If you have ever felt hopeless, if you have ever believed that all the bad things in your life were beyond redemption, if you have ever felt unworthy of being loved or accepted, if you have ever feared what would happen if people found out whatever it is that haunts you - I get it. I have been there, too.
Maybe you are recovering from abuse, addiction, or a suicide attempt like me. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression and don’t know why yet. No matter what your starting point is, the tools in this journal will help you begin to answer the question, “Now what?”
You’re tired of living this way. You want to change your life, and you don’t know where to begin. I hope this 21-day self-care journal will help you answer that question. It’s time to take ownership of your life, and that begins with good self-care. It’s hard work, but you can do it. No more running, no more hiding, no more masks. No matter what your journey has looked like so far, recovery is possible. I am living proof.
Healing the Shame that Binds You by John Bradshaw
One book that can be helpful for you’re dealing with shame is Healing the Shame that Binds You. In this book, the author discusses shame, how it develops, and what to do about it.
Much of the book has been influenced by the author’s own experience with alcoholism. He shares many of the same concepts found in the 12-step program. So if you’re dealing with an addiction as well as shame, you may find this resource the most helpful.
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't) by Brene Brown
Brene Brown’s book, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t) isn’t just about shame. It’s about living authentically and letting go of the need for perfection. She encourages readers to embrace their flaws and imperfections and release their guilt.
Although anyone can benefit from reading this book, many of the stories and interviews inside it are related to motherhood. If you’re struggling with being a parent, this can be an eye-opening read.
If you want to learn more shame and how it’s affecting you, consider watching Brene Brown’s TED Talk titled Listening to Shame. It’s both educational and inspiring.
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves by Curt Thompson
In The Soul of Shame, psychiatrist Curt Thompson, invites you to take a look at how shame is affecting your life. He explores the different ways shame enters your life and how to experience true and lasting freedom.
The author is an expert in interpersonal neurobiology, so some people found his book can be a bit academic in parts. He’s also a Christian and much of his content stems from a Christian worldview, so you can expect to encounter some theology in this book as well.
Living with Your Heart Wide Open by Steve Flowers and Bob Stahl
When you carry shame with you, it’s easy to hold onto negative thoughts. That’s why in Living with Your Heart Wide Open, the authors spend much of the content focusing on mindfulness and self-compassion.
Many reviewers loved that the book was good for self-discovery and healing of internal wounds. There’s a heavy influence on meditation and Buddhist principles. The authors discuss common scenarios and recommend healing meditations for them.
Reading about how others are affected by shame can be freeing. It’s freeing to realize that you’re not alone in your pain and that healing can be found. It may not be easy but it is a journey you’ll never regret taking.
How is shame affecting your life? Find out when you download your free workbook! (Just click here.)
Read Steve's article for USA Today on how churches should look more like psych wards. (Just click here.)
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. Following the recent death of Pastor Jarrid Wilson by suicide, in Episode 31, Steve shares several recent articles and thoughts on pastors and suicide.
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USA Today: Jarrid Wilson's Suicide Forces Church to Confront Mental Illness
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I was a pastor with a broken brain.
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Pastor's and Suicide: How Do We Keep this From Happening Again?
FREE RESOURCES:
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Free book: From Pastor to a Psych Ward
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10-Day Love Your Life Challenge
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Mental Health Getting Started Guide
Are you in a dark place? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
Leave a review on iTunes.
Support the show on Patreon.
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In the final episode of this "Exploring Grief" series, we talk with Scott Watkins who is a hospice chaplain. We ask Scott what life might look like a few years into the grieving process. We also read a Ute poem that can serve as mantra for us as we move forward in the grieving process.
You can connect with Brandon at: meaningfulagain.com
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In episode 3 of Exploring Grief, we examine a letter written by Ram Dass to Steve and Anita who are grieving the loss of their daughter Rachel. This letter has become a resource for many who find themselves grieving. It's full of wisdom and grace, let's see what it has for us!
Ram Dass' letter to Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03yOaKJqRtI
You can connect with Brandon at: meaningfulagain.com
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In episode two of our four episode series on grief, guest host Brandon Carleton sits down with Sarah Stevens from the Beautifull Project to examine the power of making and holding space for people to grieve. Also, have you ever felt like you can't describe how you're feeling? Brandon offers a practical tip to help us develop our ability to put names to our emotions.
You can connect with Brandon at: meaningfulagain.com
Connect with Sarah & the Beautifull Project here: thebeautifullproject.com
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In the first episode of our four episode series on grief, guest host Brandon Carleton sets the ground work for the series by exploring why we find grieving so hard. Are we broken? Or have we been poorly trained? Brandon also reads a poem (you're going to love it) and offers a practical tip for those of us grieving.
You can connect with Brandon at: meaningfulagain.com
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*TW: suicide
When a someone dies by suicide, do they go to hell? In this episode , Alex and Jason interview Robert Vore and me about faith and mental health. We explore that question through the stories of Andrew Stoecklein, Amy Bleuel, and Matthew Warren, three notable Christians who’ve recently died by suicide.
This bonus episode is thanks to a generous offer by Jason Duncan.
Listen and subscribe to Not Your Pastor's Podcast. Just click here.
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A look ahead at our upcoming series!
Guest host, author Brandon Carleton, explores the facets of grief in this four episode series. Each episode will include stories, poems, interviews, and practical tips...all to helps better understand the difficult terrain of grieving our losses.
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Leave a review. Click here.
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Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. This episode is a conversation Steve had with a coaching client, Amelia. In this episode, we'll ask the following questions:
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Is God actively, intimately involved in the details of your life?
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Can God be both all-powerful and all-loving (at the same time)?
Show notes:
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Download the FREE Chaos to Calm app by clicking here.
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Get info on Steve's coaching and spiritual direction right here.
See ya next week!
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Welcome to this bonus episode of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. This episode is a talk Steve gave on June 30, 2019, at Unity of Birmingham. It's a timely, necessary message, considering the cold and polarized time we are living in.
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Download the Chaos to Calm app by clicking here
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Welcome to Episode 25 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. This week, Steve talks with one of his dearest friends, Tracy Winchell (host of Reboots Podcast). What's a 12-week year, and why should you start one today? Listen for more!
Show notes:
1. Download Tracy's 12-Week Journey to Change Resource Guide
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Listen & subscribe to Reboots Podcast
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Download the Chaos to Calm app
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Leave a review on iTunes
See ya next week!
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Welcome to Episode 24 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. In this episode, Steve shares highlights from a life coaching session he had with Sarah: a Christian who lives with mental illness. What do you do when you love God, but feel depressed? Listen to find out more.
Show notes:
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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Sarah's poem, "The Color Red."
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Steve's RELEVANT Magazine article.
Looking for more?
Download Steve Austin's Ultimate Depression Resource Guide today (just click here).
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Welcome to Episode 22 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. In this episode, Steve talks with Christopher, a documentary filmmaker, about work-related anxiety and panic attacks. Steve also shares a method he personally uses to combat negative and intrusive thoughts.
Show notes:
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The American Institute of Stress Report
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Win a FitBit Charge 2 until June 24th!
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Leave an iTunes rating and review
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Follow the Blog
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Follow Steve on YouTube
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Sign up for coaching/spiritual direction with Steve
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Song, "Weak Sometimes" by Devin Balram
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Additional Music from YouTube's royalty free music.
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Welcome to Episode 21 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. In this Episode, Steve talks with an all-around badass, life coach, and his new favorite weirdo: Jordin Kelly.
Jordin believes that all you're looking for is yourself. She'd love to help you find you. Jordin is a life coach and writer at ourweirdlives.com. Follow her on the socials @ourweirdlivesblog
Read the Medium blog post that inspired this conversation here.
Learn from Tara Brach here.
Favorite quotes from this episode:
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Trauma is healed with a sprinkle of self-awareness and a shower of self-compassion.
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Even though they seem so scary, our emotions and thoughts are really just inner children, throwing tantrums, waiting for us to notice them and give them the attention they need.
Follow Steve on social media @iamsteveaustin
Read the blog at iamsteveaustin.com
Sign up for a free coaching session at iamsteveaustin.com/coaching
Support the show & get Jordin's exclusive guided meditation at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin
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In Episode 20 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin, we talk about how childhood trauma twists our view of God. Steve shares a journaling technique he uses to face childhood memories head-on.
Support the show at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin
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Join Steve's mini-course, "Getting Through a Funk" at iamsteveaustin.com/funk
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Welcome to Episode 19 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. This episode features a group coaching call with Steve's dear friend, therapist Ashley C. Davis.
What makes some people so difficult? How can you deal with the difficult people in your life?
The objective of this conversation is to guide you through the process of recognizing the types of difficult people and related scenarios, and selecting effective strategies to resolve the issues for the benefit of all involved.
Sounds like a grand mission? You bet! But you can be sure that this is an absolutely valuable and essential skill.
Listen to this episode with your personal experiences in mind. You might have encountered more of some types of difficult people than others. Aim to strengthen existing skills and learn new ones.
You will then be able to confidently breeze through home and work life, handling every people issue with ease. The benefits to your business success and happiness level will be priceless!
Download your FREE criticism workbook when you sign up for a free account right here.
Connect with Ashley at facebook.com/journeycounselingBHM
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This week, on Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, Steve Austin coached Connie: a mother of 4 boys (one child has autism). Connie is a full-time college student with no support at home. Connie's email said, "All of this requires all of me. How do I achieve my personal career goals while being what everyone needs me to be?”
In this episode, we talk about parenting, marriage, boundaries, stress management, and how to find balance.
Download my free action guide: 25 Ways to Achieve Balance in Your Life. Just click here.
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Welcome to Episode 16 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. This is part 2 of "The Power of Saying No." If you listen to this episode, you'll gain practical, powerful tips and techniques for saying "no."
Save $50 when you enroll in Steve's new course, "Embracing Your True Self in a World of Fakers," when you sign up at catchingyourbreath.courses, using discount code: CYB50. Discount Expires 3/26 at 5pm CST.
You can also sign up for bonus materials and weekly giveaways at cybpod.com
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. Episode 15 is part 1 of a 2-part series called, "The Power of Saying No."
Most children go through a phase where their favorite word is "No". That's because no is a power word. It gives us a definite sense of self. This means saying "No" is an ideal opportunity to rediscover your priorities and sense of who you are.
Until we learn to say "No" we continue to be overwhelmed with too much to do and not enough time. Have you noticed that it's usually important things impacted by not saying "No", like quality time with self or family, our health and our stress levels?
Whether you learn to say "No" more often, or just learn to say "Yes" on your terms, it's time to release yourself from the burden of pleasing others. Give yourself time and freedom to be, and do, what matters to you. Let's get started!
Stay tuned next week for part two, where we'll dive into even more practical ways to say no.
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Welcome message from Tracy of Reboots Podcast (rebootspodcast.com)
Intro music, "Weak Sometimes" by Devin Balram (noisetrade.com/devinbalram)
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Welcome to Episode 14 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. Episode Title: What to do When You're Drowning (with Special Guest: Robert Vore).
This week's questions:
1. What advice would you give to someone who feels like they’re drowning?
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You're a working dad. What advice would you give to anxious and/or stressed out parents?
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What advice would you give someone walking through a divorce that includes years of lying, secrecy, and abuse?
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How does the story we believe about ourselves play into the sense that we’re drowning?
Extras:
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Robert Vore is an Atlanta-area counselor who works with youth, adolescents, and young adults to help move past barriers and live into their most whole & healthy lives. He works with areas such as depression, suicidality, anxiety, school/social concerns, transitions, and more.
Robert offers trainings for churches, ministries, schools, and other groups wanting to learn more about mental health. Training topics include Suicide Prevention (which includes a certification), the intersections of faith & mental health, brain development in youth, maintaining your mental health while working in ministry, and more.
You can follow Robert at robert-vore.com and subscribe to the CXMH Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you listen to great podcast content.
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. You’re listening to episode thirteen: 25 Elements of an Emotionally Healthy Life. I’m so glad you’re here. You can follow my blog at iamsteveaustin.com and follow me on facebook at facebook.com/graceismessy to get a new “Sunday with Steve” video every single week.
You can also snag a free audiobook by signing up at audible.cybpod.com today.
If you listen to this episode, you’ll learn 25 must-haves in order to live your most emotionally healthy and balanced life.
Looking for more? Sign up for my FREE webinar: 14 Easy Ways to Master Your Emotions (just click here).
For just $5 per month, you get an exclusive weekly affirmation or guided meditation to boost your mood, encourage your spirit, and calm your mind. You can sign up and support my work at support.cybpod.com
I’d love for you to join the Catching Your Breath Academy. You can get all the details, plus for 1 free month by going to catchingyourbeath.courses, clicking on The Academy, and using the discount code 1FREEMONTH at checkout.
Would you head over to iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review? It helps me so much, by inviting other people on the sacred journey from chaos to calm.
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Welcome to episode 12 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
If you listen to this episode, "How to Handle Birds of Prey," you'll learn to embrace yourself and take your power back from your critics.
In the first half of this episode, we’ll talk about the importance of accepting rejection & 6 rules for dealing with negative people.
And in part 2, I’ll tell you how to download this week’s free action guide: Dealing Effectively with Unwarranted Criticism in Life and at Work.
Plus, I’ll remind you just how crucial it is to stop comparing yourself with others.
Are you packed and ready? Let’s go!
Show notes:
1. Get a free Audible trial at audible.cybpod.com today.
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Support the show at support.cybpod.com right now.
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Get this week's free action guide at episode12.cybpod.com
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Leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes - just click here.
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Welcome to episode 11 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. Self-sabotage is running rampant in the lives of people I know, both in my clients and in people I know personally.
If you listen to this episode, you’re going to understand how to identify destructive behavior in your own life, and you’ll walk away with tools to start changing the tapes that play in your head.
In part two of today’s episode, we’ll talk about some common self-destructive beliefs and see if you have any of them. And you can download this week’s free action guide: a worksheet that will help you identify and stop your self-defeating behaviors, by going to episode11.cybpod.com right now.
In part 3, I’ll lead you through the 7 steps to banish a limiting belief.
Are you packed and ready? Let’s go!
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. You’re listening to episode 10: When Your Marriage is Overwhelming
Show Notes:
* I’m so glad you’re here! It’s February: the month of love. So this month, we’re going to be focusing on relationships. And today, I’m so excited to share with you a bonus chapter from my new book, Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This marriage chapter didn’t make it into the new book, but I think the material is just too helpful not to share.
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In this episode, I'll also tell you how to download my free action guide: 5 Habits of Happily Married Couples (Click here)
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In part three of this episode, I'll lead you in a guided meditation on resolving conflict in any relationship.
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Thanks for listening to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. In Episode 9, we’re talking about the transformative power of empathy and compassion.
Show notes:
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Brene Brown video on empathy - https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw
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Get your copy of Brene Brown’s book, “I Thought it was Just Me (but it isn’t)”, plus my brand-new list of recommended reading by going to reading.cybpod.com today!
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7 ways to be more empathetic and understanding
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In Episode 8 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast (with Steve Austin), Steve continues the talk from last week about self-worth.
Questions this week:
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What's the difference between self-worth and self-esteem? What about self-confidence?
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Does self-worth have an impact on your relationships?
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If you have feelings of low self-worth, how can you boost it?
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Do affirmations have any real impact on your self-worth?
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Listener question: I have a strong desire to be approved and accepted - is there a way out of this trap?
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Listen to this episode to learn how to download this week's giveaway: my Self-Worth Checklist
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Read the blog.
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Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
Let me ask you something: Self-worth… Is it important?
Of course, it is.
If you can’t appreciate yourself, how can you expect anyone else to? How can you expect to value others, if it’s too difficult to value yourself?
We all struggle with this at times, but learning to accept and love yourself is one of the most powerful steps you can take on the road to success.
In fact, if you do nothing else but truly learn your real worth, a lot of the other things in your life will start to fall into place.
This episode is the perfect place to start your journey towards self-worth.
Show notes:
1. Download today’s free action guides by going to http://episode7.cybpod.com/ and start transforming your life today.
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If you’d like to dive deeper into rebuilding your self-worth, I’d love to help. Email me at steve@iamsteveaustin.com to talk about private coaching opportunities. And check out my monthly self-help courses at iamsteveaustin.com.
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If you’ve found this material valuable, would you go to iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review? It helps me SO much.
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Enrollment is now open for the Catching Your Breath Academy! For as little as $10 per month, you get access to our private community, plus accountability, coaching, and life-changing self-help content. Get all the details and enroll today by going to iamsteveaustin.com and clicking on the “VIP Courses” link at the top of the page.
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast with Steve Austin. This is a BONUS episode with my dear friend and fellow trouble maker, Tracy Winchell of the Reboots Podcast.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about Your Inner Critic a bit, plus my a new journaling practice my friend Tracy has introduced me to that is ROCKING my world.
If you listen to this episode, you will find out how to download Tracy’s new journaling guide, plus a freebie from me on 14 Tiny Changes You can Make to Transform your life. If you’re tired of the negative tapes that play in your head, and you’re ready to replace the voice of the inner critic with the voice of inner love, keep listening.
Don't miss our webinar, TINY CHANGES. Tracy and I will be live on Friday morning, January 18th at 11 am CST.
And remember, you can download today’s free action guides by going to http://episode6.cybpod.com/ and start transforming your life today.
Would you do me this biggest favor ever? If you’ve found this material valuable, would you go to iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review? It helps me SO much.
Hey, don’t miss Monday. I’m launching a 5-part self-esteem challenge right here on the Podcast. See ya then!
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Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you headed? If you’re ready to create some clarity around what on earth you’re doing here, this episode is just for you.
Show notes:
* Enrollment is now open for the Catching Your Breath Academy! This episode actually includes highlights of month one’s curriculum: Creating Clarity. Get all the details and enroll today by going to iamsteveaustin.com and clicking on the “VIP Courses” link at the top of the page.
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If you're ready to get even more clear on your life’s purpose, I’ve got the perfect gift for you: my Life’s Purpose Questionnaire, plus some bonus questions to help with your self-reflection.
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Follow Steve Austin's blog at iamsteveaustin.com
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Order Catching Your Breath from Amazon. Click here.
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Sign up for the Catching Your Breath Academy! Save 20% using discount code CYBPOD at checkout!
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Email me at steve@iamsteveaustin.com to talk about private coaching opportunities. And check out my monthly self-help courses at iamsteveaustin.com.
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If you’ve found this material valuable, would you go to iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review? It helps me SO much.
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Next week, we’re talking about self-esteem. You don’t want to miss this episode - I’ll be launching a 5-day self-esteem challenge.
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Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin.
Are you ready to make 2019 your best year yet? Are you ready to let go of the past, get clear about who you are today, and create your best life possible? Are you ready to do the work it takes and invest the time and energy in yourself that YOU absolutely deserve?
In this episode, I’m going to give you countless tips for starting fresh in the New Year.
Show Notes:
If you listen to this episode, you’re will be able to…let go of 2018, as wonderful as it was. Or as big of a let down as it may have been. And you’ll be able to take practical but powerful, simple but transformative steps to turn your dreams into plans.
Today's giveaway - go to http://episode3.cybpod.com today to download my 365-day productivity planner.
Today’s takeaway - plenty of people set goals they never achieve. If you want to put yourself above the rest, you’ve got to let go of the past before you can ever focus on the future.
If you’d like to dive deeper into setting and achieving your goals, I’d love to help. Email me at steve@iamsteveaustin.com to talk about private coaching opportunities. And check out my monthly self-help courses at iamsteveaustin.com/vip-courses.
Would you do me this biggest favor ever? If you’ve found this material valuable, would you go to iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review? It helps me SO much.
Next week, we’re talking about defining your life’s purpose. See you there.
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Welcome to this BONUS EPISODE of "Catching Your Breath: The Podcast" with Steve Austin.
In this episode, I respond to listener questions about how to deal with holiday stress. Steve will answer questions about faith, family, finances, and funk.
Here are a few of the questions in this episode:
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I’m going to be around my dad, stepmom, and my stepsister this Christmas. They are all very fundamental, charistmatic Christians. I haven’t been around these people in years. I do have an escape plan, but I’m afraid they’re going to try and pressure me into going back to church. Do you have any advice to keeping your cool?
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Do you have any tips for dealing with dysfunctional family members?
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Many foster kids are usually stressed out by the holidays. So by proxy we are stressed out when our kids are dysregulated. How do we handle this before it ruins the holidays for everyone?
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I’ve got a lot going on this season. Kids! Parties! Church programs! Shopping! Wrapping! How do I find time for me?
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How do I get my child through the holidays? This is a hard time of year for him, and I feel like I fail to get him through it. He sees his therapist and I try to make sure we get extra quality time together, but he still struggles. The thoughts of not having a dad increase this time of year, triggering his sadness as well.
This week's takeaway:
Think back on all the good Christmas memories you have. Chances are that the ones that stand out the most were years when your family didn’t have the money for the fanciest decorations, lots of events leading up to Christmas eve and mountains of presents.
If your family is anything like mine, the ones we remember are the years when we had little. I remember making garlands out of construction paper and stringing up popcorn to decorate the house.
We spent the month of December looking at lights, playing board games, baking cookies, and singing Christmas Carols. The gifts were less expensive but more meaningful and often homemade. It’s those simple Christmases that stand out in my mind. They are some of my most treasured memories, and the same holds true for the rest of my family.
Decide what’s most important to you. Decide who is most important to you. And do the things you love with the people you love. You’ll have a much better Christmas this way.
Don't miss the big giveaway!
I'm launching a new membership site for monthly self-help courses. The first class starts December 31st. You can get all the information by going to iamsteveaustin.com and clicking on the “courses” link at the top of the page.
Today, you have the chance to win a full year's membership, worth $264. Here’s what you do, go follow me on Twitter @iamsteveaustin and retweet the pinned post at the top of the page. The winner will be announced this Monday 12/10.
Good luck! And thanks again for being here!
This week's bonus:
Click here to sign up for my free 10-day e-course, "How to Keep the CrayCray Outta Your Christmas."
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Introducing: Catching Your Breath, with Steve Austin. Each 30-minute episode is designed to deliver practical self-help tips, empowering you to cultivate clarity and inner peace in your daily life.
Launching in January 2019
Blog: iamsteveaustin.com
Book: https://amzn.to/2FvUuTO
Music by Devin Balram
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