In this episode, Aimee introduces her new book, "RadiKal Courage: Living Your Truth When It Matters Most." She shares the inspiration behind the book, recounts a pivotal moment in her life, and reads the introduction and first chapter. The episode explores the difference between ordinary bravery and RadiKal courage, the journey to authentic living, and practical steps for transformation.

Timestamps & Chapters:

• 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
• 00:27 – About the Book: "RadiKal Courage"
• 00:46 – Table of Contents Overview
• 01:10 – The Kitchen That Changed Everything: A Personal Story
• 02:23 – What is RadiKal Courage?
• 03:19 – The Journey to Authenticity
• 04:16 – The Anatomy of Awakening
• 07:40 – Chapter One: Understanding RadiKal Courage
• 08:03 – The Difference Between Ordinary Bravery and RadiKal Courage
• 09:10 – The Awakening Arc: Recognition, Resistance, Choice, Integration
• 10:45 – Closing Thoughts & Invitation for Feedback
• 11:23 – Outro & How to Connect

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. RadiKal Courage is Transformational: It’s not just about facing fears, but about restructuring your life around your deepest truths—even when it means letting go of external success.
2. Authenticity Over Perfection: The journey is about trusting your inner knowing and living in alignment with your values, not about having all the answers or being fearless.
3. Awakening Begins with Disruption: True transformation starts when something disrupts your status quo, leading you to recognize misalignment, resist change, make a choice, and ultimately integrate a more authentic self.

Connect with Aimee Crist

Email: aimee@livingspree.life

Website: www.livingspree.life

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeesebastiancrist/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingspree.life/

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Healing Trauma Without Talking About It? Exploring Yoga, Breathwork & Science with Dr. Koenen

In this powerful episode of Living Spree, host Aimee Crist sits down with Dr. Karestan Koenen, a trauma survivor, clinical psychologist, and researcher at Harvard University. Dr. Koenen shares her personal journey from trauma to healing and how it shaped her career dedicated to helping survivors of trauma and PTSD. They delve into the biological effects of trauma on the body, including the latest research on epigenetics and trauma’s impact on physical aging. The conversation highlights groundbreaking evidence on trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, and body-based therapies as accessible and effective healing modalities. Dr. Koenen offers practical advice on grounding techniques and the importance of feeling safe in the body as a first step in recovery. They also explore the meaning of resilience as optimism and growth in the face of adversity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating trauma, healing, or personal reinvention.

Key Takeaways:

•Trauma has deep and lasting impacts on both mental and physical health through biopsychosocial processes such as epigenetics.

•Healing is multifaceted; body-based therapies like trauma-informed yoga and breathwork are scientifically supported and accessible.

•Support systems, even indirect ones, play a crucial role in recovery from trauma.

•Simple grounding techniques are effective first steps for those beginning their healing journey.

•Resilience is about meaning-making and optimism, not just the absence of suffering; growth often springs from adversity.

Connect with Dr Karestan C. Koenen, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Epidemiology

Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health

email: kkoenen@hsph.harvard.edu

Connect with Aimee Crist

Email: aimee@livingspree.life

Website: www.livingspree.life

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeesebastiancrist/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingspree.life/

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In this episode of Living Spree, host Aimee Crist is joined by Stephanie Byford, a senior business development leader with 20+ years of experience in finance. The discussion centers on empowering women and overcoming self-doubt in leadership. Stephanie shares her journey, insights, and strategies for building genuine connections, advocating for women's voices, and transforming insecurity into bold leadership. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, networking, and setting personal boundaries. With practical advice and personal anecdotes, the episode aims to inspire listeners to find their voice, trust their strengths, and elevate those around them.

00:00 Welcome to Living Spree with Aimee Crist

00:13 Introducing Stephanie Byford: Empowering Women in Finance

01:46 Stephanie's Journey: From Insecurity to Advocacy

05:00 Strategies to Overcome Self-Doubt

06:48 Networking Tips and Building Authentic Connections

09:14 Practical Steps for Women in Leadership

12:31 Bliss Boost and RadiKal Courage Moments

14:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Connect with Stephanie Byford

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-byford-5168987

Substack https://stephaniebyford.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Connect with Aimee Crist

Email: aimee@livingspree.life

Website: www.livingspree.life

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeesebastiancrist/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingspree.life/

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