Blog Excerpt: I think it’s safe to say that all women, at one point or another, have experienced “good girl syndrome,” which is very prominent in people pleasers. It’s always putting someone else above yourself, neglecting your own boundaries, self care, expectations, values, or health in the process.

Ways to Engage: What are some examples you’ve seen or experienced with “good girl syndrome?” Is this something you were aware of before listening to the episode or is new to you? Become aware of situations like this in your life or in the lives of those around you, supporting women in living unapologetically.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:07 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 4:16 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 6:52 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 9:29 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 19:01 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 45:25 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 56:51 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:01:56 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:09:33 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:12:47 )

Original Music by Valencia & Rio Saint-Louis

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Blog Excerpt: When it comes to living out of her own expectations, Arlene brings a new perspective that I don’t think has been brought up before. She says we need to drop expectations with judgment, not only for ourselves but for others as well.

Ways to Engage: We talk about living out of your own expectations, but do you consider what expectations you put upon other people? Are they fair and reasonable? Are you making a quick judgment of someone else and what you expect them to do for you? The work begins with us, and we should keep these thoughts in the back of our mind as we continue to grow and evolve.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:36 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 16:20 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 22:08 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:32 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 32:45 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 35:50 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 40:10 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 45:24 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 53:13 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 54:58 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: [Carrie's] journey is coated in loss, bravery, vulnerability, kindness, and love. After listening to the episode, you will have a newfound respect for those in your life you might not have realized were fighting a huge battle.

Ways to Engage: Take time to consider your core wounds starting from childhood. Sit with the emotions that come up during this exploration while remembering that there are no “good” or “bad” emotions—they are clues to help you get to the bottom of the real issue. Healing yourself from the past continues to heal yourself into the future, setting you up for further success mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: Suzanne shares that being up front with people can be simple, though that takes a bit of practice. We tend to over explain ourselves when we first start setting boundaries and telling people no, but we’re just creating a lot more work for ourselves in the long run.

Ways to Engage: Next time someone requests something from you, such as a time-consuming favor, take time to think about it before agreeing. Is this something you have the capacity for mentally or physically? Are you only saying yes out of obligation or is it something you really want to do/help out with? There’s nothing wrong with taking the time to make a decision, and an honest decision is one well made.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:21 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 17:09 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 36:48 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 42:37 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 52:58 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 59:51 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:05:19 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:11:35 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:16:47 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:17:32 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: Leigh loves to explore, and it’s very apparent in her open mindedness and willingness to truly listen to others. Leigh is supporting women unapologetically everyday through her work as a women’s writing mentor, but she says she hears from men as well.

Ways to Engage: Do you have a problem with seeing rest or naps as lazy? Time may be limited, but time for you is not wasted, nor is it laziness. Give yourself permission to get the rest your body and mind needs.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:26 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:40 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 16:25 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 30:44 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 48:47 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 56:51 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:04:45 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:09:33 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:13:17 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:13:31 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: Comfort went through life staying quiet so she could fit in with the crowd and was a perpetual people pleaser. After hitting her rock bottom, it felt like she was starting over from scratch. The thought of that is horrifying, but it also can be thrilling.

Ways to Engage: Do you have expectations that people know of automatically or do you communicate them? What stops you from communicating your expectations or boundaries with people? It’s important to be clear with people rather than making assumptions, even if it’s difficult to communicate your expectations at first.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:58 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:10 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 25:08 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 32:35 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 41:56 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 44:14 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 50:15 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 54:51 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:00:21 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:00:42 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: Beth has been a pilates teacher for 20 years, and she uses this connection between her mind and body to support other women in their journeys to do the same. With an understanding of the nervous system, she is more in tune with its cycles and is able to pick up on clues to help clients.

Ways to Engage: Are there unprocessed traumas in your body you’ve thought about lately? Take the time to work your body through the trauma, work your mind through it, and process what you need to in order to heal properly.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:40 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:13 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 14:54 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 26:52 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 39:17 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 43:18 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 47:11 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 52:36 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 58:55 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:04:28 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: After everything was shut down in 2020, we got used to having work with us 24/7 on our phones and computers. There wasn’t a clear line of where work stopped and your personal life began.

Ways to Engage: Think about the perceptions you have about different communities in your area or that you’ve come across in your life. Are these perceptions based on behavior you’ve experienced or stereotypes you’ve been told? Make sure the opinions you’re forming are your own and are fair.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 5:01 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 18:36 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 29:09 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 37:28 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 52:20 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 55:37 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:03:12 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:11:04 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:14:21 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:20:32 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis