What are you truly committed to, and have your commitments changed as you've grown older?

In this solo episode I will explore the power of reflection during the birthday season. I will share my birthday month celebrations and the deep reflections that come with another trip around the sun. I will talk about the importance of committing to yourself, examining what truly brings you joy, and ensuring your dreams don't end up on life support. I will also cover the topic about changing perspectives through simple actions like walking your usual route in reverse, the value of consistency in all areas of life, and why community matters more than we often admit. I also discuss good girl syndrome, the art of taking yourself on dates, and how perfectionism can hold us back from delegating and growing.

Tune in for this heartfelt solo episode that will inspire you to examine your own commitments and start writing the next chapter of your story.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Birthday reflections and gratitude for another year of life
• Examining personal commitments and what you're truly devoted to
• The danger of letting dreams go on life support
• Changing perspectives through simple shifts (walking routes in reverse)
• The importance of consistency in personal growth
• Community and support systems vs. lone wolfing through life
• Good girl syndrome and perfectionism behaviors
• Writing your own story for the next chapter of life

BEST MOMENTS:

"You don't want to wait until your dreams are on life support."

"My question for you is, what are you committed to? Have your commitments changed? Have the things that actually make you happy and bring you joy, have those things changed? Have your priorities changed?"

"I realized that on that list of commitments, I need to make sure that I'm on it. I need to commit to me. I want to commit to me. I get to commit to me."

"Small changes can make a big difference. A small change in perspective can bring about a clarity that you were not expecting."

"You can't create a solution with the same brain that created the problem."

"If you're already coming in and you're full and you're happy and you're living in your overflow, that other person can't help but be amazed and be happy with you."

"Having good friends and a good support system is so good for your soul."

"You don't have to be perfect to be loved. You just have to be."

"Just because somebody doesn't do it my way doesn't mean it's not right and it doesn't mean it's not going to get done correctly."

"I just feel like the next chapter of my life is the best chapter of my life, and I get to write that story any way I want. I am the author, and I get to write that story.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Ever wonder why you know exactly what you want to do but somehow can't make yourself do it? Your brain might be working against you in ways you never realized.

In this episode, Kam Knight, a mentor, international speaker, and author of over a dozen books who has traveled to more than 100 countries. We dive deep into the concept of internal resistance - that mysterious force that holds us back even when we're motivated and know what steps to take. Kam explains how our brains have separate systems for creating desires and allowing us to act on them, why wanting something too badly can actually make it harder to achieve, and the sneaky tricks our minds use to keep us procrastinating. We explore everything from authority issues rooted in childhood to the dangerous lie of "I'll do it later" and why resistance often shows up strongest when we're about to succeed.

Tune in to discover how to recognize when your own mind is sabotaging your progress and what you can do to work with your brain instead of against it.

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TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Anatomy of Internal Resistance
• How desires get filtered through multiple criteria including beliefs, habits, comfort zones, identity, and core needs
• Why wanting something too intensely can create more resistance and make achievement harder
• How unconscious attitudes toward authority figures from childhood can sabotage adult goals
• Tricks of Resistance

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | http://kamknight.com/
• Instagram | @ikamknigh
• Kam Knight Books | www.amazon.com/Kam-Knight/e/B00M5OO8TS

BEST MOMENTS:

"The part of the brain that creates desires works independent of the part that allows you to act on the desire."

"When our wants grow, so does our resistance. And our resistance growing makes our wants grow even more."

"As soon as you hear your brain saying later or next, know that you're likely and resistant and your brain is trying to push it off until you either forget or get too busy."

"Anything that is holding you back or keeping you from doing what it is that you want to do is a trick of resistance."

"It almost sounds like something else that I've heard that if you want something, but you let go of attachment to the Outcome... Chances are you may get that thing faster than if you were attached to the outcome."

"So if later doesn't have a date... then you don't have a date with later."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What happens when your travel blog becomes so popular that Barnes & Noble comes knocking at your door?

In this episode, Crystal Statskey, a content marketing strategist and travel blogger who turned her personal travel diary into a successful publishing business. Crystal shares how her blog "Dates in the States" started as an online journal documenting road trips with her then-boyfriend, now husband, across America. We dive into her entrepreneurial journey of creating physical date books filled with romantic date ideas for specific cities, starting with simple prints at farmer's markets that sold out immediately. Crystal opens up about the challenges of self-publishing, navigating different Barnes & Noble locations, and working with sponsorship opportunities from local businesses. We also explore how she and her husband work together as a team, their alphabetical country tradition for anniversaries, and the learning curve of getting books into major retailers through platforms like Ingram Spark.

Listen in to discover how Crystal transformed her passion for travel and writing into a business that's expanding across all 50 states, one date book at a time.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How Crystal started blogging as a personal diary and evolved it into a travel-focused platform
• The Self-Publishing Process
• Creating location-specific guides
• Navigating different Barnes & Noble locations and the complexities of bookstore placement
• How Crystal and her husband work together on content creation and maintain their annual country tradition

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | http://datesinthestates.com
• Instagram | @datesinthestates
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/@datesinthestates
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/datesinthestates

BEST MOMENTS:

"I would love something to be a little more passive and something that I'm super passionate about. And obviously that was travel for me."

"I love bookstores and I love libraries. And that's just, that's my geek side. I didn't want to own Geek for a long time, but it's like it's a part of who I am."

"It's just so nice to have a partner to like, not only to travel with, but to also bounce ideas off of and just have that like, I don't know. The only term that's coming to my mind right now is Cheerleader, but I know there's, like, a better term for it, but someone cheering you on and, like, showing their support."

"And let me tell you, if you don't know someone, a road trip will definitely help you learn more and make it to where you either, you know, split at the end or you stay together. And thankfully we stayed together."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What happens when you decide to stop waiting for someone else to live your dreams?

In this episode, Dalia Kemble shares her journey from that first terrifying solo trip to Thailand ten years ago to now calling the same island home. We talk about the reality of solo dining anxiety, the power of proving to yourself what you can do, and how travel teaches you that everything always works out. Dalia discusses her transformative experience in India, why she chose Thailand as her base, and how solo travel helped her build a coaching business around helping women break free from other people's rules. We cover practical tips for first-time solo travelers, the importance of listening to your intuition, and why you don't need to travel to the other side of the world to start your journey.

Tune in to discover how solo travel can help you build courage, find your voice, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

Here is a link for her free guide: https://citytohippie.kit.com/596406f9a2

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The reality of that first solo trip fear
• Building confidence and learning to trust that everything works out
• Practical Solo Travel Wisdom
• How overcoming travel challenges led to coaching others, using psychology background, and helping women break societal rules

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Instagram | @daliakemble
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/citytohippie
• LinkedIn | https://il.linkedin.com/in/dalia-kemble-8816b4131

BEST MOMENTS:

If I treated every aspect of my life the way I treat travel, wow, how things might explode. Because there's just that, okay, I'm gonna go do it. Let's go on an adventure."

"Do you not get lonely? And I think my response to that always was like, no, because I'm never really alone. Like I'm alone if I choose to be alone and I have that option, which I love."

"It's not always meant to feel good, but that's not a sign that you're doing the wrong thing or that something's gone wrong. It's just a sign that you're growing and growth in itself is uncomfortable."

"It's interesting because I see myself now as like an introverted extrovert in a weird way because I'm like you. Like, I very much thrive off that solo time and having that time to connect and kind of like rewind."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754

LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What if the best parts of Japan are the places most tourists never visit?

In this episode, I sit down with Yen Shen Chan, a Malaysia-based travel advisor who specializes in Japan's lesser-known destinations. Yen's journey from accounting student to Japan travel expert started with anime and manga, led him to a life-changing semester in rural Oita, and eventually sparked a passion for helping others discover authentic Japanese experiences. We explore why focusing on one region beats the typical Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto rush, discuss mountain villages just 30 minutes from Kyoto, and uncover places like Wakayama Prefecture with its famous cat station master and themed trains. Yen shares practical tips for navigating Japan's complex transit system, explains how to balance must-see spots with hidden gems, and reveals budget-friendly strategies for exploring this beautiful but expensive country.

Tune in to discover a side of Japan that goes far beyond the crowded tourist hotspots and learn how to plan your own authentic Japanese adventure.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why choosing one base city and exploring surrounding areas creates better experiences and saves money
• Hidden gems near major cities in Japan
• Comparing bullet trains vs. regular trains, regional passes, and navigation tips for non-Japanese speakers
• Budget travel strategies

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | http://yentravelsjapan.com
• Instagram | @yentravelsjapan
• Instagram | @yentravelstheworld

BEST MOMENTS:

"The thing is, every scenery in Japan is beautiful, like even the normal neighborhoods, because the one merit Japan has is they maintain everything, including their public order in a very orderly and hygienic manner."

"Japan is such a beautiful country itself and I believe there are a lot more destinations that even I myself am looking forward to explore and discover in Japan."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What happens when life forces you to stop rushing through nature and actually start experiencing it? Sometimes our biggest challenges become our greatest teachers.

Jessica Meinhofer was living the RV dream with her family, traveling to 21 states and checking hiking trails off her list like items on a to-do list. Then came 2020 and a cancer diagnosis that changed everything. During five grueling months of chemotherapy, Jessica found herself confined to her parents' five-acre property in Florida, unable to do the activities she once took for granted. But this forced stillness became an unexpected gift. Instead of hiking miles, she sat on the back porch watching turkeys pass by with their babies and fountains dancing in the pool. She learned to see grass growing as a miracle rather than background noise. Jessica discusses how her faith anchored her through treatment, the challenges of sudden menopause from chemo, and how anxiety threatened to steal her joy when she returned to outdoor activities. Five years cancer-free, she now runs Walk and Paddle, sharing accessible outdoor adventures and working with tourism boards to help others discover healing in nature.

Tune in to hear how slowing down can actually speed up your connection to what matters most. Jessica's story will change how you think about both nature and the unexpected gifts that come wrapped in our hardest seasons.

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TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Jessica's RV Life and Cancer Journey
• Using scripture for grounding during treatment
• Discovering God's presence in nature during healing
• Finding healing in simple moments like watching grass grow and turkeys pass by
• Post-Cancer Life Challenge
• Building her outdoor recreation blog

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | walkandpaddle.com
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/@WalkAndPaddle
• Instagram | @walkandpaddle

BEST MOMENTS:

"You know, remembering that I'm alive right now, seeing how all the life around me, seeing, like, you know, new grass growing, which sounds really like, who cares? But when you're in that moment or when you actually take the time to appreciate it and see it, you know, and. And Just see the life and remembering, like, okay, God made all this stuff, man."

"Trying to figure out what that actually meant. I mean, I'm gonna say I'm still working through that, you know, because sometimes I'm like, you know, there was a lot of guilt when I would just sort of, like, sit on the couch and watch TV all day. Like, oh, my gosh. I'm literally wasting my life away on this couch."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What does it take to pack up your life at 21 and move to a country your parents can't even pronounce correctly?

Rachael Bassey, a 30-year-old entrepreneur who has visited over 30 countries and built her own research company while living in Slovenia for nine years. Rachael shares her journey from working for AIESEC to starting her own business after a toxic employer tried to control her visa status. She discusses the challenges of being a solo female traveler, the realities of running a business as a foreigner, and what it's like being a Black woman in Slovenia. From hiking the Italian Alps to navigating European bureaucracy, Rachael's story covers the practical and emotional sides of choosing independence over comfort.

Tune in to hear how one woman turned uncertainty into opportunity and created the life she wanted on her own terms.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Moving to Slovenia at 21, traveling to 30+ countries, being a Black woman in Europe
• Rachael’s experience in starting a research company
• Leaving toxic employment, making decisions without parental approval, taking calculated risks
• Differences between Nigeria and Slovenia, dating as a Black woman abroad, community vs individualism
• Hiking challenges, solo adventures, finding intrinsic motivation

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• LinkedIn | Rachael Bassey
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/bassey.rachael
• AIESEC in Slovenia Website | https://aiesec.org/

BEST MOMENTS:

"I think when you're 21 and you don't have anything to lose, you just go for it. And I think it's really my advice to young people, do all the daring things that you can."

"When you're going to start something, find your why. Find your big why. Because when hits the fan that big, why is the thing that's gonna help you to continue to move forward."

"I became responsible for my own permits, my permanent residence, everything else. Like, I just told myself, if there's one thing I know is I would never wake up one day and say, I'm going to school, screw myself over, and really, it's the best thing ever."

"you don't want somebody else's energy interfering with that. When I fear energy, because when that fear energy starts to come in, regardless who it's coming from, especially if it's a mom that is, like, fierce."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Are you trying to fix your perimenopause symptoms with supplements and quick fixes, only to find yourself still struggling? What if the real solution lies deeper than you think?

In this episode, I sit down with Holly Blazina, a former flamenco guitarist turned gut health coach who discovered something remarkable while helping her clients. Holly shares her journey from suffering repetitive strain injuries as a musician to developing the Gutsy Type Method that combines Ayurveda, nervous system work, and embodied vision coaching. We dive deep into why most women approach perimenopause all wrong, the three doshas and how they relate to your unique body type, and why your gut health is the foundation of hormonal balance. Holly reveals the hidden emotional patterns that keep us stuck, shares her personal story about unconscious resistance to healing, and explains why you must start with your nervous system before addressing diet. We also explore the connection between emotional digestion and physical digestion, practical steps for getting started, and why feeling into your body can be scary but necessary.

Ready to discover a completely different approach to perimenopause that goes beyond band-aid solutions? This conversation will shift how you think about your symptoms and give you hope for real healing.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Gutsy Type Method and Ayurvedic Doshas
• Why addressing stress and nervous system regulation must come before dietary changes for lasting results
• Hidden Emotional Patterns
• How digestive health impacts hormonal balance, detox pathways, and perimenopause symptoms
• The body and the parallel between physical and emotional digestion

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | www.biggutsylife.com
• LinkedIn | Holly Blazina
• Instagram | @hollyblazina
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/user/hblazina
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/HollyBlazinaBigGutsyLife
• X | @blazinaholly

BEST MOMENTS:

"You cannot supplement or medicate your way to good health. You just can't do it."

"Every single one of those fears that we have, every single one of those parts of ourselves that we reject, there's gifts in there. And the reason why we're holding them in place and the reason why we bury them so deeply is because of their value."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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