If you’re ready to level up your self-worth, ditch the perfectionism, and celebrate even the smallest wins, then this episode is your new best friend.

Join Alina & Amy on a rollercoaster ride through the wild worlds of hormones, success, and the core beliefs that shape our lives - told in a way that only Amy Lenius can deliver. This episode is packed with practical, hilarious insights on transforming your mindset and habits. Amy explains how tiny tweaks—like celebrating laundry or ditching perfection—can lead to massive success.

If you've ever wondered how to thrive as a woman, embrace holistic growth, and stop self-sabotaging, this one's for you.Key Topics:

• The three foundational pillars: Self-Worth, Self-Belief, and Consistency
• The power of celebrating small wins for building confidence
• How to tailor habit trackers to your unique season of life
• The difference between self-esteem and self-worth explained in three sentences
• Frameworks for creating unshakable self-belief: State, Prove, Self-Assign
• Handling core wounds: Defective, Unlovable, Unwanted—oh my!
• Vulnerability and authenticity in relationships with men and women
• The importance of personalized habit tracking and freeing yourself from perfectionism
• How personality profiling informs effective self-growth
• The magic of 'letting go' and embracing internal maps to liberation

Resources & Links:

• Next Level University
• Book Recommendations for Self-Confidence and Growth

Connect with Amy:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Alina’s show notes:

Resources:

- Get Alina's Book! Thoughtful Aging - Restoring Honor to the Aging Process: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7D92HZ5/

- Get your free Thoughtful Aging Guide: https://www.bpwcenter.com/

Follow Alina and her work here:

- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingYears

- Instagram - @bridgeportlaserandwellness: https://www.instagram.com/bridgeportlaserandwellness

- Facebook - @bridgeportwellness: https://www.facebook.com/bridgeportwellness/

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Ever feel like life keeps testing your patience and your joy? Today, Shannon Donahoe-Simpson is a TEDx speaker, cancer survivor, and joy enthusiast. She joins Alina to spill the tea on how she turned life's chaos into a pathway for awakening her inner happiness. Spoiler alert: it involves boundaries, bravery, and some awesome dance moves.

In this episode:

00:00 - Welcome to the Becoming Years: Finding Joy in the Journey

02:07 - Shannon’s childhood trauma and her breakthrough moment

03:50 - Sharing her story to empower others and break silence

06:44 - Filing her first police report against her grandfather

07:47 - Life crashing down: cancer diagnosis and managing autism

10:23 - The coaching journey and inner work through plant medicine

12:55 - The moment she realized she was asking her children to do her inner work

15:28 - Becoming the mirror: reflecting on anxiety and personal growth

16:48 - The profound insight: “It’s not everybody else, it’s me”

18:34 - How intuition and self-trust create peace amidst chaos

20:49 - The vulnerability of joy and the courage to love again

22:29 - Joy as a solo experience—learning to find happiness within

23:37 - Dancing as a daily practice for emotional regulation

26:17 - Grief and joy: how to make space for both

28:13 - Tools for calming the nervous system and staying present in relationships

30:37 - The importance of feeling safe and cultivating inner peace

36:44 - Communication, boundaries, and staying centered during conflict

39:05 - Recognizing when it’s safe to open your heart and find true safety

41:14 - Becoming magnetized to the love and joy you desire

45:43 - Practical steps for online dating and self-discovery

48:17 - Trusting your intuition and reading body language for better relationships

50:53 - The power of small steps and brave decisions in life and love

51:33 - Final words: follow joy, take action, and embrace your authentic self

Resources & Links:

• Upcoming Brave Enough Workshop https://shannondonahoesimpson.com/workshops

• The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
• Shannon Donahoe-Simpson’s Website - https://shannondonaho simpson.com
• Follow Shannon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannondonohoesimpson/
• Toolbox Tuesdays Podcast https://shannondonahoesimpson.com/podcast

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.donohoesimpson
• LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/shannondonahoesimpson
• Twitter https://twitter.com/shannondonahoesimpson
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@shannondonohoesimpson/videos

Ever wonder what makes life worth living beyond the paycheck? Alina Wilson teams up with Andy Semotiuk, a Forbes columnist and international law expert, to tackle the heavyweight questions — Who am I? Why am I here? And how do we stay resilient when the world throws shade? Spoiler alert: It’s all about values, purpose, and a good dose of humor.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introducing Andy Semichuk: From Edmonton winters to Forbes columns
03:11 – Why these themes keep coming back in our lives and careers
05:39 – The philosophical foundation: Who am I and why am I here?
08:29 – Finding happiness through your unique abilities and flow
10:48 – The story of Carl Wallenda and risking it all for passion
14:24 – The evolution from a shy writer to a global communicator
15:44 – The story of struggling with self-doubt and self-definition
20:13 – Communicating complex ideas in simple, human language
22:19 – Ego, fear, and the vulnerability of speaking your truth
23:47 – When criticism comes knocking: Deal with it like a pro
25:42 – Developing resilience in a world of online trolls
27:17 – Living authentically: Your values as a life compass
32:29 – Cutting through the clutter: wisdom over information
37:30 – Defining core values: Integrity, honesty, love, humility, and more
40:24 – Universal vs. personal values and living true to yourself
41:53 – The debate: “Your truth” versus objective truth
44:47 – How to find common ground in a polarized world
46:40 – The role of humility and perspective in understanding reality
57:32 – The importance of character, resilience, and growth through hardship
67:55 – Parting words: Live your story, embrace purpose, and stay authentic

Andy's resources & links:

• The Big Picture with Andy Semotiuk (YouTube)
• Pace Law Firm (Toronto)
• Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
• Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

• LinkedIn
• Twitter

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