Self-Love Matters…

In a way it seems to be such a simple concept, doesn’t it? Yet no matter how glamorous one is, it seems Self-Love is something nearly all of us struggle with. Conscious Self-Love takes time and practice and an understanding that you deserve joy. You are worthy. You are enough.

Join me on Warm Hugs with Suzanne as I speak with Solange Tuyishime Keita about her traumatic life growing up. I ask Solange about her extraordinary growth as a global leader and philanthropist to women and children worldwide. Solange also talks to us about what the pageant world means to her.

On this podcast journey, we deep dive into Self-Love. Solange speaks candidly about how she has come to understand just how much Self-Love Matters after years of trauma. Self-Love has helped Solange to focus on her mission and realise that “until we genuinely love ourselves, we aren’t there wholeheartedly.”

This is a must-see/listen-to episode.

For more on Solange Tuyishime Keita please check her out at:

https://www.misssolange.com

where you will find links to her charitable foundation Elevate International, her participation in UNICEF and details on her current Miss Universe journey.

On Instagram, you’ll find Solange at:

@misssolange

On Facebook, Solange is:

@SolangeTuyishimeKeita

This episode Self-Love Matters on Warm Hugs with Suzanne can be found on YouTube and all good podcast platforms.

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There are many types of bravery but perhaps the bravest of all is being brave enough to show up as your true self. To love unashamedly. To grieve with an open heart. To live your truth.

Lillian Haynes is a testament to this bravery, as is her inspiration Kiara Echaniz. Lilli is 19 years old and has recently published "dear Kiara: A Biographical Poetry Collection" with Kiara's parents Anne and Paul. Kiara's is a story of a young girl who loved her family and the rest of the world fiercely. Beyond preserving Kiara's story, "dear Kiara" shines a light on grief, our humanity, suicide and its signs.

Also in this episode, Lilli and I discuss the impact of being a third-culture kid. We look at the importance of not only having a village but being a villager. Grief is a human condition, we talk about the different ways we express grief and the importance of grieving.

Lilli most often expresses her emotions through poetry. I am incredibly proud to highlight some of her poems that were inspired by Kiara and found within "dear Kiara". Lilli's depth of emotion is palpable.

For more information on "dear Kiara" and Project Dear Kiara, please visit:

www.projectdearkiara.com

Please note that all proceeds from "dear Kiara" go towards the Jed Foundation and Alliance of Hope. Donations for these charities can also be made directly via the website above.

Follow on:

@dearKiara on Instagram

@ProjectDearKiara on Facebook

and Lilli can be found at:

www.lillianhaynes.com

#kiara #jedfoundation #allianceforhope

#brave #bravery #teenagers #inclusivity #village #thirdculturekids

#suicide #mentalhealth #education #depression #anxiety #relationships #grief #challenges #parentalawareness #suicideawareness #whatsyourwhy #podcast

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As an (over) eight-time stroke survivor, Desney King is an expert on how to live her life with intention. She looks at the “true why” behind everything she does as she needs to very mindfully prioritise her energy usage each day.

Join me, on Warm Hugs with Suzanne, as I discuss Stroke Awareness with Desney. We delve into areas including how her first stroke felt, who is most prone to strokes and stroke warning signs. In this episode, we also consider what Living a Life of Intention means. Why does Intention Matter and how you can bring greater intention into your life.

My hope is that you will finish listening to this episode of Warm Hugs with Suzanne: Intention Matters feeling inspired, challenged and cherished.

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You can follow Desney on Instagram @desneykingauthor

and Facebook @Desney King

Desney’s book is: Transit of Angels and is available online. My review for Transit of Angels can be found at https://www.instagram.com/p/CXqRHCMh7Zl/?igsh=MWd0MzY2c2p0cTdhNA==

During the podcast, we also reference Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way and The Australian Stroke Foundation.

The Stroke Foundation can be found at https://strokefoundation.org.au

and you can access Desney’s story at https://strokefoundation.org.au/media-centre/stroke-stories/life-on-the-bed-with-desney

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Brendan Ozawa-de Silva has dedicated his life to helping to educate and share compassion throughout the world. Brendan has two PhDs, has met with His Holiness The Dalai Lama on numerous occasions and is a well-known expert in this, now scientific, field of research. In this episode of Warm Hugs with Suzanne, Brendan and I discuss how he chose this field. We also focus on Hope:

What is Hope?

Why is Hope so important in life?

Is it naive to be hopeful?

And we look at practical tips on how to find hope when we feel helpless.

Find out more about Brendan by googling him. Some key areas that we discuss today and sites you may like to visit include:

https://compassion.emory.edu/

For information on CBCT:

https://compassion.emory.edu/cbct-compassion-training/index.html

For information on SEELearning:

https://compassion.emory.edu/see-learning/index.html

For Brendan's podcast Mindful Dialogues:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mindful-dialogues/id1783665174

#buildcommunity #creatingconnections #compassion #compassionmatters #hope #hopefulliving #dalailama #dalai_lama #emoryuniversity #mindsetiseverything #mindsetmatters #mindsetshift #mindsetcoach #stigmafree #bias #cognitivehealth #connection #connectionscreatechange

New Year! New Season and New Name!

Welcome to Warm Hugs with Suzanne - The Podcast

Season 3 Episode 1: Community Matters

Community is key in life. Connection is a fundamental need for us as humans. Today I speak with global citizen and entrepreneur, Michelle Kinghorn, who makes taking time to lead and participate in community a priority in her busy life.

Join us as we discuss the impact community can have on growing up, the importance of connection and how we can all find our "place" in the world.

Stay in touch with Michelle through one of her many businesses on Instagram:

@loreweavercreativestudio

@islandalign

@mermaid.inc

@lorecurio

@michelleworthkinghorn

Learn more about each within this episode.

Face it, life gets crazy! So often we feel like we are trying to balance 100 plates without dropping any but it just isn't sustainable. Something has got to give!

Today I explore why it is important to take time to find balance in life, what balance involves and some of the first steps you can take towards acheiving greater balance. YES, this will involve more of your time to start with but in the long run it will help you to live healthier and happier. Do you live a balanced life?

Face it, most of the time we want things to be perfect. Who wouldn't? No one wants to aim for less than the best.

BUT what happens when our happiness, our mood, our emotions RELY on things being perfect?

Are we truly happy when we give up without even trying because we want things to be so perfect? Are we happy when the house never seems perfect enough so we just never invite anyone over? How do you feel when you are so fearful of failure that you throw your dreams away?

It's time to look at our lives and be grateful for our progress.

How could being self-aware actually help you to have a happier life?

Will it really make a difference in your life? In your relationships? At work?

Do you take the time to check-in with yourself?

Why is it important?

All of this and more in this episode of the Transformation Series.

Some of the brilliant sites I reference in this episode include:

hilaryjacobshendel.com for physical and emotional sensation words

https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/putting-words-on-emotions-and-sensation

and one of my favorite references is the Anger Wheel by Whole Hearted School Counseling at

https://wholeheartedschoolcounseling.com/free-resource-library/