Free: The Podcast

#013 - Enjoy this conversation with intuitive empath, story teller, shamanic healer, comedian, teacher, writer, and speaker as she shares her spiritual journey towards healing herself and others through inner work and spiritual modalities including the Akashic Records.  In this episode we discuss: How an impromptu intuitive reading lead her from LA to the Chicago improv scene and how that work ultimately cultivated her ability to channel.  How life's challenges often facilitate inner spiritual work and growth. Her experience with Shamanic Craniosacral Therapy and how she came to transitioning to working as a healer. The challenges and gifts that come with being an empath. The process of healing trauma and how it requires healing of mind, body and spirit. How resistance to feeling our authentic emotions can keep us stuck in the same emotional patterns. What the Akashic Records are and how they help us look deeper into the soul. The four clairs of intuition and what they mean: clairvoyance, clairaudient, clairsentient, claircognizant.  Our apprehensions about sharing this type of work and how some scientists are starting to bridge the gap to bring spiritual practices into the mainstream medical model.  If you're interested in learning more about Kat and her courses, services and other offerings, visit her website at https://www.sheholdsthelight.com. I love hearing from you! Please connect with me and let me know your insights from the episodes... Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#012 - Enjoy this conversation with the all-in-one business and career coach, mindset expert and spiritual advisor. Courtney Parks teaches us the real meaning of Success Without Exhaustion and how to recognize and break through internal barriers that may be holding us back from truly living into our highest potential. We openly share examples of moving through our own glass ceilings and Courtney shares a mini coaching process with me at the end of the episode to help me level up in my career. In this episode we discuss: Courtney shares her story of how she transitioned from traditional psychotherapy to creating her own positively-focused coaching program to help women love what they do without burning out in the process. How aligning your head with your heart is where the magic happens to allow us to move through limits and challenges with more ease. How work and career can actually compliment your life instead of getting in the way of living it. Recognizing and moving on from the "no pain, no gain" mentality and other hidden money beliefs that might be holding us back. How to tell if you're being redirected by the Universe vs having a limiting belief. Understanding our internal protective mechanism and how to work with it and manage it at a healthy level as we level up in an area of our lives. Embracing who you are and how you are because this is exactly how you're designed to have success. How a desire is actually a symptom of your ability to have it. If you're interested in learning more about Courtney, her programs and resources, use the links below: Website: https://www.courtneyparks.com Free Success Guide Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook I love hearing from you! Please connect with me and let me know your insights from the episodes... Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#011 - In this episode I talk with author, researcher, and educator Dr. Tracy Cooper who helps us understand what it means to have the personality trait of being a highly sensitive person.  In this episode we discuss: How he stumbled upon the work of Dr. Elaine Aron in attempts to find a topic for his dissertation when introversion seemed to have been well studied already. What it means to be a highly sensitive person, or HSP, and how that differs from a sensory processing disorder. Some of the research and science behind HSPs and how they differ in behavior, depth of processing, empathy, emotional responsiveness, overstimulation, and brain function.  The importance for HSPs to adapt their lives when needed and not to adapt themselves to life which includes choosing experiences, having a self-care practice and developing boundaries. The benefits and challenges of living as an HSP including advantages for the species.  How creating "Flow" experiences is a key aspect for restoration. Considerations for choosing and thriving in work and careers for HSPs.  If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Tracy Cooper's research, books, blog and seminars, use the links below: Website: https://drtracycooper.wordpress.com Follow on Facebook or LinkedIn I love hearing from you! Please connect with me and let me know your insights from the episodes... Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#010 - This outdoor backpacking educator and empowerment coach shares her story about becoming confident, safe and self-sufficient in the outdoors and now she empowers other women to do the same regardless of their experience.  In this episode we discuss: Allison's journey from feeling clueless in the outdoors to gaining full confidence in herself and her skills to be on her own as well as lead others. How her "year of yes" lead her to following her passion for the outdoors and eventually transitioning from her traditional 9 to 5 to going full-time in her outdoor education business and blog, She Dreams of Alpine. How developing the right mindset in the outdoors can be just as important as learning the skills in becoming a successful backpacker. How backpacking can be a metaphor for life and overcoming life's challenges. Why it's important to have your own back vs relying on outside opinions. The difference in the energy of proving something to yourself vs trying to prove someone else wrong. The importance of being willing to fail and release the fear of looking ridiculous in new situations. Her signature program, Become an Outdoor Backpacking Badass which teaches women self-empowerment in the outdoors. If you're interested in learning more about Allison and her programs, blog and resources, use the links below: Website: She Dreams of Alpine Get your free Ultimate Outdoor Adventure starter kit here Follow on Facebook and Instagram I love hearing from you! Please connect with me and let me know your insights from the episodes... Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#009 Solo episode to check in, share updates and discuss messages from you, the listeners...plus, a couple announcements of things to come. Listen to Tiny Ripples of Light I love hearing from you! Please connect with me and let me know your insights from the episodes... Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#008 Enjoy this conversation with Jessica Zuik of Connected Mother Coaching as she shares her tools for staying connected to self, following your inner guidance system and having more compassion for yourself during times of transformation. In this episode we discuss: finding and appreciating your personal superpowers tools for how to be more confident in your decisions by understanding where you fall on a continuum from chaos to connection how to create your own forcefield to filter out the noise, advice and opinions of others how being selfish can actually also allow you to be selfless how to talk to yourself with more compassion and realize you are the center of your own universe If you're interested in learning more about Jessica and her coaching, use the links below: Website: https://www.connectedmothercoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.zuik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connected_mother/ I love hearing from you! Please connect with me and let me know your insights from the episodes... Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#007 Meet Christine Reed - hiking guide, backpacker, rock climber, trail runner, van lifer and author. Her new book, Alone in Wonderland, on the surface is a story about her solo thru-hike of the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier. In truth, it’s about so much more. In this episode we discuss: How discovering an Appalachian Trail forum led this unlikely outdoor enthusiast to long-distance backpacking in order to reinvent herself. Her challenges with asserting her independence while also searching for connection and a sense of community. The meaning of female independence and how her view became vastly different than what she was taught.  Her insights on the loss of her mother and establishing a separate identity while also embracing and appreciating the ways her mom is still present in her own characteristics. How a newly diagnosed heart condition gave her a new perspective of her body and a level of self-acceptance and self-compassion for what she has been able to accomplish. How long-distance hiking can be a way to face yourself, be observant of your thoughts and elicit a full spectrum of emotions. How the book Alone in Wonderland was written for the reader so that they can feel less alone in their experience of being alone. Connect with Christine Reed on Instagram Order Alone in Wonderland here or if outside the US order here. Email Free: The Podcast at Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com Connect on Instagram  Call and leave a message at 1 (216) 202-5050 Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#006 An adventurous mother of two school-aged children shares her story of how she and her husband used real estate investing as a way to leave their full time jobs and travel North America in an RV trailer.  In this episode we discuss: How they fell into real estate and built their own company one investment at a time which led to them being able to quit their full time jobs. How the simple reward of buying a trailer for their hard work, inspired them to leave their stationary lives and hit the road for over a year. Some of the stories, challenges, and benefits of living a nomad lifestyle with a family. How they made their vision happen and why you should too if that's a goal for you. Family Blog: http://fourroadhoggs.com Work with Melissa: https://knot-therapy.com News Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=UMB4ejgTBIk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR08zOqV52OAtM8qlItPmTTZlggow37-fD-tVNG_dSyBgWRO_75sbXNctLI Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#005-During a visit to my ecocentric cousin's land, I learned how he was able to create an oasis for nature and himself through permaculture and sustainable living.  In this episode we discuss: Ecological restoration and some of the historic and current threats that are transforming our natural spaces. How humaneur composting is easier than you think and could protect wildlife and provide a cleaner water supply. Grafting, growing your own food, and foraging can help you save money and connect you to the land and the food you consume. Some inspirations that I took away from the visit and how to start implementing some simple changes right now. References from some areas discussed: https://oursantaferiver.org/phosphate-mining-near-santa-fe-river-and-new-river-a-divisive-issue/ https://www.flamingomag.com/2020/08/04/does-floridas-water-spring-eternal/ https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/florida/stories-in-florida/longleaf/ https://www.trcp.org/2019/05/10/picky-pine-forests-better-wildlife-water/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016304494 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26454754/ Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#004-Join speaker, coach, and author of the book, Happiness Happens: A 10-week guide to reconnect with who you are, dream a new dream & make magic happen! Emily Capuria talks about how her journey with infertility lead her to starting her own practice as a holistic health coach and writing her book in order to share the steps she created to achieving happiness. In this episode you will learn: Why so many people feel like they're failing at self-help and how the path to transformation may be simpler than you think. How clutter in your space acts as a distraction and can drain your energy. How creating a space based on how you want to feel is a simple, tangible stepping stone to get there. How avoiding emotions perceived as negative can actually blunt your life experience and keep you from feeling fully happy. How mantras work to help you stay on track by engaging the subconscious. And the impact of not really owning your decisions and commitments. If you're interested in learning more about Emily, her programs, book and resources, use the links below: Website: https://balancethrive.com/ Facebook: Balance and Thrive or Healthy Happy People Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancethrive/ Free Printable Calender Sign up for the 2021 Virtual Vision Board Workshop Email Info@InspiredLifeExpeditions.com with a screen shot of your review for a chance to win a free copy of Happiness Happens. Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#003-Can an overemphasis on keeping kids safe actually be causing more harm than good? This episode highlights how much has changed in the level of freedom and childhood experiences over the years and the long term implications that may result. This is a conversation with Brenda Richards, an occupational therapist who offers a program called Timbernook. The program uses nature-based play experiences to foster mental, emotional and physical health to kids of all abilities.  We discuss: Some of the challenges in the current environment of allowing kids more responsibility and freedom to roam. Whether crime statistics match current perceptions of danger. Brenda's story of how she transitioned from working in a nursing home to opening her own private practice working with children. How a current trend in deficits of "typically developing" children may correlate with how kids are being raised including Container Baby Syndrome, safer playgrounds and a lack of unstructured, unsupervised outdoor play experiences. The benefits of mixed age group play and healthy risk taking. The hygiene hypothesis and other research of the benefits of outdoor play What the Timbernook philosophy and experience is and how it can benefit kids in the current climate. If you are interested in more information on Timbernook or The Center for LifeSkills, contact Brenda Richards, OTR/L Brenda.Richards@Timbernook.com grow@center4lifeskills.com Timbernook of Greater Cleveland Thanks for listening and please subscribe to the show.  Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#002 - Enjoy this conversation with Mindset Mentor, Melissa Monte and hear her story of how she found her purpose despite challenges and how it lead her to starting her own successful podcast Mind Love. In this episode you will learn: how to recognize if you have a limiting belief and how they're tied to our emotions  how you can use the Law of Attraction and transform negative experiences into beneficial beliefs how to follow your own intuition toward your passion how to hone your circle of influence in order to see what's possible for you a process for understanding your own triggers and subconscious fears that are driving you how vulnerability and showing up authentically can actually help release shame and lead to feeling more free If you're interested in learning more about Melissa and her podcast Mind Love, use the links below: Website: https://www.mindlove.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindlovemelissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlovemelissa/ Thanks for listening and please subscribe to the show.  Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#001 - Self proclaimed self-help addict Megan Shumaker shares her story of how she is on a mission to demonstrate how you can live more in line with your values and create your own personal freedom. In this episode we will discuss Simon Sinek's book Find Your Why, the importance of creating your own personal mission statement and why it's also important to gain input about how others perceive you using the methods described in the book.  Thanks for listening and please subscribe to the show.  Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/