Our Stories Within

Have you found your people? You know the ones I'm talking about. These are the people that lift you up. They leave you feeling lighter, more whole, and more free to be you. This week on Our Stories Within, I'm sharing all about my journey to finding my people, how I've recently been reminded about the power of sisterhood, and how it inspired the creation of The CL Collective. If you're doubting just how impactful a supportive community can be, come listen in! If you've been a part of a group of professional women before and it hasn't been uplifting, please listen in! Let this episode inspire you to start taking steps to finding the people in your life that will lift you up. I promise, it's possible! I'm exploring: Why personal and professional development can feel lonely at times What recent change in my life has inspired and encouraged me The power of The Collective and how you can get involved Why I'm staking steps to adding in more accessibility into Chasing Lobsters My challenge to the introverts and the doubters What to do if you have a sister wound that needs healing And much more Be sure to sign up for my email list to be one of the first to get updates on The Collective! Exciting changes are coming! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Finding middle ground with others can be hard. Admitting you don't know it all can feel impossible. And letting others share when you're used to having all the answers sounds simply awful, doesn't it? But these actions are powerful and the thought behind them can change your life. In today's episode I'll be diving deep into the two principles that have transformed my personal and professional life. Now, I've learned quite a lot from being a coach and I love sharing those lessons and insights with you here. But, what I learn time and time again, day after day, is I don't have all the answers. I don't have all the solutions. But, my clients do. So, come join me and let's discover what you still have left to learn from your life and those in it! I'm exploring: The two principles that have transformed my life Why clarifying what others mean helps everyone understand more, not just you Questions to ask yourself before speaking and before offering answers What facilitates deeper understanding How to find more comfort in silence and not knowing And much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Where are you limiting yourself with thoughts and beliefs about who you are and what you're capable of? What do you tell yourself is just a character trait that you are defined by? Recently, a client session reminded me of why I named this podcast Our Stories Within. This dear client came to me with her own stories that were limiting her: she didn't believe she was capable of doing what she wanted and leading in the way she desired, but boy was she wrong! It didn't take long for me to see that she was beautifully capable in the areas she thought she lacked. So what specifically was holding her back? What was the story that she needed to rewrite? And what limiting beliefs are keeping you stuck from living the life you want to live? Let's take a look! I'm exploring: How to recognize that the narrative you're holding onto about yourself is skewed and inaccurate The powerful tool of mindset work and what comes after it Steps to breaking down your own limiting beliefs - does it matter where they came from? Why a compassionate space of self inquiry is profoundly important and generative for change How to reframe your thoughts into ones that support you and lift you up And much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Are you overcomplicating things? Are you looking for reasons why this or that can't happen yet? Could it simply be fear and trepidation of what is to come? Today's episode is inspired by one of my recent client sessions. What became so clear after chatting with her was how often we can complicate that which is rather simple in our lives. We find ways to procrastinate to avoid the future, even if it's a future we deeply desire! We find reasons why it can't be or why we have to wait, but none of it's true! So, join me today for a quick and effective reminder that if you want it, you can have it and if you have a desire, you are capable of seeing it through. Don't believe me? Then listen in! I'm exploring: Why it's so common to overcomplicate our simple desires How we arm ourselves with judgment, perfectionism, and overworking all to avoid vulnerability Alternative options that will support you through fear and nervousness The beautifully collaborative process of coaching Questions to ask yourself to check-in with what stalling tactics you're utilizing And much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

So many of us feel that we are time-poor. It's an easy thing to feel when we have so many demands. Yet, time really is our most valuable asset. In order to utilize time wisely or "gain" back time, some choose to multitask. For others, like me, it works better to focus on one thing at a time and not allow any distraction. This week on Our Stories Within, I'm inviting you into an experiment I've been conducting lately with my time and attention. I've taken a good look at what distractions I've been allowing, if any, and how this ultimate focus is actually costing me something quite precious. Who knew a light conversation with a friend would have such an impact on my life and how I look at my time. I hope you'll join me this week and listen in on what has inspired a meaningful change in my life. Is your focus costing you anything? Let's take a look! I'm exploring: Why we should be working to eliminate the word "just" from our vocabularies Questions to ask yourself to examine what productivity is costing you An update on life lately, where my brain is at, and my plea to you Where I decided that task completion is a priority for me, and where it isn't Why I'm not "just" anything in life and neither are you Weighing productivity against how you truly want to live your life And much more! Our Stories Within would love to hear from you! What's been working for you? What have you enjoyed? What else would you like to hear from us? Let us know with this feedback form: https://forms.gle/svNZvaeJ1PWtgaVZ6 Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Are you feeling unsteady lately? Has uncertainty taken over? Maybe you're in a phase of transition or adjustment. Me too, friend. In case you missed it, last week I opened up about ALL the changes that are coming my way very shortly: a big move, kids switching schools, business and family adjustments. This is life and change is inevitable, right? But this week on Our Stories Within, I'm adding onto the message of embracing change and offering 4 tips so you can thrive during uncertain times. If you feel like life is unsteady, give these a try! If you're in the midst of a big change and can't quite see where the path is leading, please listen in! Just adding a smidge of stability back into your life can make a huge impact, so let's get into it! I'm exploring: Our innate need for change and stability (Yes! We do need change!) Questions to ask yourself so you can find and then lean into the certainty in your life How you can bring more order to your life in simple, attainable ways Why compassion is a key part of thriving through change What new practices you can adopt for added comfort in times of stress How to eliminate unnecessary overwhelm in your day to day And much more! There's still time to apply to be coached on the podcast! As mentioned, changes are coming to Our Stories Within, so sign up now while spots are still available: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

It's been six months of this podcast. Can you believe it? Six months of sharing stories of triumphs, of new beginnings, of redirection, of inspiration. Six months of sharing life. But, what comes next? What stories are left to be told? In today's episode, I'm sharing a piece of my heart and the unknown that I'm facing. I'm looking at what could be next for Our Stories Within, for Chasing Lobsters, for my family, and for you. I hope you'll take this time to join me in reflection with a look forward to what could be. Let's take a glance at which areas in our life we need to let go of. Let's take a glance at which areas we can invite in more spaciousness, more freedom, and more alignment. Where are you holding on too tightly with control? Where are you feeling the nudge to move forward? Let's take a look. I'm exploring: How we can live life with curiosity and wonder Why we should be meeting failures with compassion along the way The liberation we can feel if we let life unfold for us and with us How to let change come in your life without needing to control it Why I'm always looking for iterations and developments for more joy and greater pleasure And much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Are you disconnected from your pleasure? Are you keeping your sensuality dimmed out of fear, or shame, or guilt? Have you forgotten what it feels like to feel fully free and fully alive in your body? Well if so, you're definitely not alone, but you'll want to listen in today! Leah McQuade and Amanda Frederick, both master coaches who know a thing or two about pleasure, are joining me for this intimate and juicy conversation. We're diving right into the steamy bits and it's staying hot the whole time. We're not holding back because - why should we? Our bodies are built for pleasure and it's about damn time we embrace that fact! So, come join the conversation as we dive into all things pleasure, sexuality, and sensuality, so you can live a life that turns you on! We're exploring: Why seeking pleasure starts with acceptance The relearning we ALL have to do when it comes to feeling pleasure How bodywork can help you lean into what feels good The pain and pleasure connection: Do we have to feel both? How we are biologically designed to feel pleasure: So why aren't we? Healing old wounds, some decades old, so we can access pleasure today And much more with Amanda and Leah! Connect with Leah: Website: https://leahmcquade.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahmcquade1/ Connect with Amanda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_frederick_/ @amanda_frederick_ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Do you struggle with your inner critic? Do you find your critical voice speaking louder and louder, harsher and harsher these days? Is it getting harder to live outside of this voice and this presence? This is something we can all relate to, because after all, we each have our own inner critic within us, don't we? This is the topic I'm exploring today on Our Stories Within, and I'm joined by the brave and delightful Helen. Helen is a former teacher and current masters student studying to be a counselor. She's in the midst of a big life change and is struggling with the confidence she knows she'll need (and desperately wants!) as she ventures out on her own to start a new career and open her own private practice. So, join us as we discover what it is that's holding her back from embracing the powerful, confident woman she knows she can be. This is a pivotal moment for Helen and if you've also struggled with an all-too-critical inner voice, it could be just as life changing for you! We're exploring: What happens when Helen is finally able to name and describe her inner critic: Who does it end up sounding and looking like? And why is that a powerful discovery? The common disconnect between our inner critic's intention and its impact If holding onto our inner critic excuses our inaction and if quieting it means we'll have to be brave Why our inner critic is often connected to our need for survival What it looks like to upgrade your relationship with your inner critic to a more supportive, relevant, and appropriate role in your life And much more powerful moments with Helen! Do you know someone that could benefit from a one-on-one coaching session with me? Are you needing more support in an area in your life? If so, visit https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast to apply to be on the show! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

What does it mean to be brave? What does it mean to push yourself outside of your comfort zone? Is this something you can do easily or is it met with great hesitation and trembling? In today's episode of Our Stories Within, I'm taking a look at this thing we call bravery. What does it mean and what does it feel like? Is it the same for everyone? And what's on the other side of being brave? We'll all face big, scary decisions at some point. We'll all face an overwhelming life event or unanticipated change. So, what can we do when we're facing an obstacle? How can we show up with authenticity and respect for ourselves and our individual boundaries? Today's episode is raw and real and will leave you feeling inspired. So, let's get into it! I'm exploring: What inspired this episode: The recent triumph of a dear client and my own revelation How you can offer solidarity to yourself to find your own freedom The limiting beliefs we hold about ourselves and our capabilities If accepting our weaknesses means admitting defeat How our beliefs about self connect to our subconscious (Be sure to catch up on last week's episode ALL about this very thing!) And much more Episode 25: You Can Change: A Panel Discussion on Transforming Our Subconscious Mind https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast/episode-25 Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

What are your patterns? Are you pleased with them? What's your go-to response in times of stress and joy? And when you're in auto-pilot mode, what kind of person are you? On this week's episode of Our Stories Within, I'm diving into the subconscious mind. This is the place within us that determines what we tell ourselves and why we do what we do. It influences our patterns and tendencies and it informs our actions and beliefs. This is a powerful discussion and I'm honored to have it with Helena Day and Kara Michelle. Helena is a Subconscious Success Coach helping high achievers to declutter their internal world to create and attract rapid results and opportunities. Kara is the Mindset and Quantum Queen focussing on helping her clients break free from the past and align with their higher purpose. If you're looking to make a change in who you are, what you do, and what you think, you won't want to miss today's episode! We're exploring: An introduction to the subconscious mind and how to get started on mastering yourself Why everything stems back to childhood Where the subconscious exists: Is it only in your mind? Tips on determining if your subconscious is working for you or against you Simple exercises to grow in your awareness of your patterns so you can change them What the research says about repetition's role in building new patterns and pathways And so much more with Helena and Kara! Connect with Helena: Website: https://www.helenaday.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenaroseday/?hl=en Connect with Kara: Website: https://www.karamichelle.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realkaramichelle/?hl=en Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

What is the difference between masculine and feminine energy? Which one do we typically operate from and is one really better than the other? This is a topic I've touched on before in client sessions, but today we're diving deeper into what it all really means. I'm pleased to welcome Leah McQuade on the show today to share her wisdom on how to balance our masculine and feminine energies and what transformation we can expect when we do. Leah is a master coach, embodiment expert, and yoga + breathwork teacher guiding women to come home to their bodies and step into their sexuality, their sensuality, and their sovereignty. Join us for this enlightening conversation as we explore how to tap back into our feminine energy for greater connection in every area of our lives. We're exploring: The basics of masculine v. feminine energy Why operating in just one all the time is unsustainable and often leads to burn out How culture, family, and institutions influence which energy we operate from The missing link for many women - why are you feeling unfulfilled? Practical steps to reconnect to your feminine energy, your body, and your cycle And much more with Leah! Connect with Leah: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leahmcquade1/?hl=en Website: https://leahmcquade.com/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Are you feeling the itch to declutter? Is your space starting to feel uninspiring or overwhelming? Then you won't want to miss this week's episode! I'm sharing what I've been navigating for my own inner peace and I'm giving you a peek into my brain - and my home! - to share why I'm so motivated to clean out and create space. I'm upleveling my drawers and my energy, and you're invited to join in! This is a fun one that I'm sure you can relate to. So, what area will you be starting with? I'm exploring: What's led to this desire to clean out and why the right time is NOW The areas I'll be cleaning out - some are LONG overdue Questions to ask yourself as you move through your spaces and items How to know where to start - big or small? Closet or office? Some of the benefits to working with a coach and how this desire to clean out was stirred from speaking with my own My challenge for you to take on with a friend - be sure to let me know if you do! And much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Sofia is over it. She's tired of the grind and feeling unfulfilled in her career. She's grown in her self-awareness and she knows there's more out there for her - a life full of connection to herself and a life full of truly being herself. But, she doesn't know how to get there. This week on Our Stories Within, Sofia joins me during this transition time in her life. She's looking for some direction and some assistance on what's next. She knows she likes structure, but desires freedom. She knows she should listen to the wisdom of her body, but her head won't get out of the way. This is a delightful and illuminating coaching session and I hope you'll tune in to discover what - and who - is holding Sofia back from what's calling her forward! Is it what's keeping you from fulfillment as well? We're exploring: Exercises you can do to rinse your current situation for ALL that it's worth - there's so much to learn even from a job you hate! How to quiet the inner-critic so you can start to build self-trust My advice on what kind of coach to find if you're needing support Why Sofia might be fearing success rather than failure Sofia's biggest takeaway from our session and what she'll be working on next How you can start to know the way forward And much more! For more information on self compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff, visit https://self-compassion.org/ For more information on Brene Brown's book, The Gifts of Imperfection, visit https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Chances are you have some thoughts about motherhood. Whether you're already a mum, whether you want to be one day or you're trying to be right now, if you're a woman, the thought has likely crossed your mind or you've already developed ideas about how you want it to go. This is our shared experience as women and it deserves to be discussed, because the road to motherhood is not easy, no matter what it looks like for you. This week on Our Stories Within, I'm joined by two incredibly strong women, Becci Wright and Emily Hodge, both powerful coaches and amazing mothers. We'll be discussing our own unique journeys into motherhood, which for them span over 15 years, and how varied, far reaching, glorious, yet complicated the journey can be for every woman. This is an important conversation and it's one that's not had enough, so let's get right into it. We're exploring: How the journey to motherhood starts long before pregnancy The role expectations play in our own paths to becoming a mother and how to check-in with yours The support offered in finding communities of people with similar tracks and ones that have absolutely nothing to do with motherhood How to offer and receive self-compassion and meet yourself right where you're at, today Writing prompts to support you in your emotional release and how it can help Ways you can support others in their fertility experiences The often overlooked mental, physical, and emotional load of becoming a mother And much more Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hodgeemily/ Connect with Becky: https://www.instagram.com/youvegotthiscoaching/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

How can you know if you're living the life you want to be living? How can you know if you're the one calling the shots and making the rules that you live by? This week on Our Stories Within, I'm sharing the story of what woke me up to my life. It wasn't too long ago that I was following all the rules set by others, making sure to meet all the expectations of others, but then it all changed and my life hasn't been the same since. I hope you join me for this intimate episode as I look back at the life event that changed everything and changed it for the better. I'm exploring: What it means to follow the breadcrumbs of desire in your life How it worked saying NO to my career so I could say YES to my life What life can feel like living by others' rules and standards - can you relate? How Chasing Lobsters came to be and how you fit into the story My invitation for you if you're ready to take that next step And more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

What are boundaries? Who needs them? How do you know they've been crossed? And what can you do about it when they are? Boundaries talk brings up a lot of questions and rightly so. It's a big topic. And today, I'm delighted to welcome Chel Cartmill and Krista Resnick to the show for this panel discussion on boundaries. They're both powerhouse women and experts when it comes to understanding needs, setting boundaries, and communicating them in relationships. We're sharing our experiences with establishing our own boundaries, what it's felt like when they haven't been honored, and what life is like on the other side of holding them. This is a hot topic for a reason, so join us for this juicy discussion! We're exploring: What boundaries are and how you can determine them in your life How maintaining fluidity and flexibility in your boundaries can be helpful to holding them The symptoms to look for when boundaries are crossed - in both mind and body Why establishing boundaries is an opportunity for honesty in relationships When rigidity leads to isolation and loneliness, and at what point it's actually necessary Setting boundaries with yourself as well as others in the pursuit of more connection Plus much more! Connect with Krista Resnick: https://www.kristaresnick.com/ Connect with Chel Cartmill: https://www.chelcartmill.com Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Does what you want seem unattainable? Does it feel like what you want will always stay a dream rather than become your reality? Do you know what's holding you back from really going after it? In today's episode, I'm pleased to welcome Luana into a coaching session. Luana knows it's time for a career change and a big life change, but the doubts and fears are holding her back. She is clear on her dream and what it is she wants for her life: Bali is calling, but will she answer? Join us today for this powerful session where we explore how you can connect the dreamer and the planner within so you're empowered to take the necessary steps to start living your dream. Because after all, you are worthy of it and you can make it happen. We're exploring: How to connect masculine & feminine and flow & organization so you can move forward An embodiment exercise to tap into your fears within & acknowledge the purpose they serve How you can resource certainty in uncertain times to create safety within Tips for making your planning session more freeing & enjoyable (so it happens!) Luana's action plan moving forward - What can you commit to doing to move the needle? And much more with Luana! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Are you overwhelmed with all the things that require your attention? Even if they're all the things you love: your family, your work, your friends. The time each relationship or responsibility requires can really pile up, can't it? So what can you do to get yourself back on track & feeling more ease? What steps can you take today to get back to honoring your limits & your desires? In this episode, I'm sharing my 4 step process to how I respond to the overwhelm and the guilt that settles in because of the unrealistic pressure I start to put on myself. If you're currently in a mode of overload, take a break and listen in so we can get you back to living a life you love, that nourishes you and lights you up! It's never too late, friend, and you deserve it! I'm exploring: What to do when the inner-critic gets loud & tells you you're not doing "enough" How to honor your feelings, respect the emotions within & then let them out What's going on in my world & why I'm feeling overwhelmed - Can you relate? How I can support you in moving through these 4 steps When it's time to phone a friend & what to say Why it's crucial to meet yourself with kindness & compassion in times of stress And much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Have you ever set a goal and not met it? Have you ever been overwhelmed by the big goals and desires you have, not knowing how you'll possibly reach them? Or has the feeling of failure kept you from setting new intentions for your life or held you back from going after what it is you deeply desire? Then you'll want to join me for today's powerful panel discussion on goal setting. I'm welcoming two incredible coaches, Dr. Ben Scott and Suzy Olivier. Ben is a chiropractor, functional neurologist, and wellbeing coach supporting people from all walks of life to fulfill their potential and overcome their challenges. Suzy is a successful business coach and entrepreneur, and also a military wife and mum, who has overcome imposter syndrome to fulfill the call to support other women in achieving their dreams. It's time to change how we think about and describe goals! Plus, we're going over our tips for setting meaningful and realistic intentions in your life. So, come dive in with us! We're exploring: How goals can create MORE stress in our lives & what to do about it If goals are really about the outcome & result (What else is there?) Ben & Suzy's experience with goal setting, failure, and success What's missing from the current conversations around goal setting How goals can liberate your soul & potential (If used correctly!) A much needed reframe on failure How to know if your goals are yours (Or are they someone else's?) And much more! Sign up for my FREE goal setting workshop & watch in your own time! https://www.chasinglobsters.com/goals?rq=goals Connect with Dr. Ben Scott: IG: @drbenscott https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ben-scott/ Connect with Suzy Olivier: IG: @mothersofenterprise https://www.mothersofenterprise.com/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Do you feel like your work is leaking into your entire week? Are work tasks and ideas occupying your mind and time and stealing you from the rest of your life? Is work keeping you from enjoying friends, family, and practicing self-care? This is an area I've struggled with myself and Roberta is joining me for today's conversation around boundaries because she's feeling it too. Join us as we dive into what's at play in Roberta's life, why she finds it difficult to step away from work, and what simple steps she can take TODAY to reclaim some time back, just for her. We're exploring: What to do if you LOVE your work - Do you still need a break from it? Why working from your bedroom might be a hindrance The competition for time - Is there really enough space for productivity, creativity & rest? How to quiet the voice inside telling you to do more & go faster The real cost of free time - Should our time be free for the taking? How I structure my work week to allow for MORE play & MORE freedom And much more with Roberta! If you're ready to start this conversation & start protecting your sacred rest time, let's chat! On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

How would it feel different to move through your day knowing you love and respect yourself no matter what? What would it change and how would your life be different if you could embody self-love and self-respect? Let's explore, shall we? In today's episode, I'm diving deep into what it means to respect yourself, what it could look like in your life, and what it could allow in your day-to-day. Grab a pen and paper and take a few minutes to join me as we try on this belief to see how it fits. Will it feel icky or empowering? Let's dive in and see! We're exploring: Why respect must start on the inside before you can receive it from others My own obstacles to self-respect & achievement Why proving energy can be detrimental towards success What often gets in the way of feeling comfortable with success How ladder thoughts can bridge the gap to a life of self-respect An exercise for finding out what's blocking you from loving & respecting yourself And much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

"Get out of your head and into your body." Ever heard this advice before? Wondering what it means or how going "into the body" can actually help you? We're breaking it all down for you on today's episode and I'm pleased to be joined by two amazing women, Jill Herman and Rachel Curran, both highly experienced with somatic work and embodiment. We're discussing how trauma is stored in the body, how disconnection can lead to burnout, and how your body can be the source for the wisdom you seek. Whether you're new to body work or consider yourself deeply connected, we're offering simple and effective exercises so you can get into your body, feel empowered, and live life as an embodied being. We're exploring: Why you have ALL it takes to connect to your body The six realms of intelligence & why intellectual intelligence is overvalued How stored trauma can leak out of us & what it often looks like Jill's personal experience with body work: How long it took her to connect, the BIG difference it's made in her life, & her advice for rage release The difference a trauma-informed coach can make in YOUR life Practical tips for getting started (even if you just have 1 minute!) And more Connect with Jill Herman: Be You Podcast: https://instagram.com/beyoupodcast_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Rachel Curran: https://www.rachel-curran.com/ On Instagram: https://instagram.com/Iamrachelcurran Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Can you really go after what you want while also staying grounded, enjoying the present, and experiencing belonging right where you are, right now? Is it OK to dream or does looking ahead leave you ignoring your present life? On today's episode I'm joined by Victoria. She's a business owner, a mother, a military spouse, and she's asking these questions because she longs for a life that she loves and a home she can call hers. Who doesn't want that, right? Join us as we look at where all this longing has left her and what she can do while she waits for her dream home and dream life to be hers. Is it possible that the feeling of home can be found elsewhere? Victoria and I don't waste any time getting right into it and this is the perfect episode to ring in the New Year with if there's something your heart desires in 2023! We're diving into: How to know if you're a highly sensitive person & likely affected by others' energy The experiences of military families searching for home in an often-changing environment If self-care can be high energy and exhausting? Or if that defeats the purpose? My spiritual prayer for letting go of negative energy and finding my own lost energy Why creating loving boundaries is crucial for empathetic people Practical tips to shake off the energy of others that you may be holding onto And so much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

How was this year for you? Has it been hard, trying, filled with lessons? Was there great joy? What was valuable within it that you can take with you and what should be left behind? These are just of a taste of the things we're getting into on today's episode. I'm here to lead you through a guided reflection so that you can consciously close this year off with all of its lessons and all of its growths and start to create the vision for the year ahead, but without unneeded pressure. Rather than just whizzing through it and getting through it, I invite you to pause and acknowledge all that you've gone through that's brought you here, today, just as you are. So friend, grab that pen and paper, settle in, and let's get into it, shall we? I'm exploring: A powerful exercise in identifying your North Star for your next year What's to come in the Chasing Lobsters Collective in the New Year The profound benefits of a workshop setting & community coaching The value of reflection, especially if this year included sadness or disaster Finding gratitude for the growth What your vision is for 2023 And so much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Wishing you had more money to go around? More time? More…anything? You keep going, going, going, hoping that a little extra effort (or a lot!) will finally get you more of what you feel you lack. But do you ever arrive at the feeling of enough? Do you ever arrive at the feeling of abundance? This is what we're discussing today on Our Stories Within. Suzie joins me for a coaching session because she's perpetually stressed about money. The feeling that there's never enough is ever present. But is that her reality? Is money actually tight? Or is there something else, something deep within, that's actually coming to the surface? What is it within her that continues to tell her the story of scarcity? And what can be done about it? Come join me and find out! We're exploring: The alternative to scarcity & how to invite it in If knowing everyone experiences similar stress actually helps ease yours Deciphering if your self-care is a box-ticking exercise or genuine kindness to self What Suzie really wants: Is it a surplus? Is it balanced books? Is it luxury? How the story of "never enough" fuels the energy to go, go, go Practical tips on connecting to the body - this doesn't take long! How to make choices from a place of enough & wholeness Plus much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Have you given yourself permission to take time off, to rest, and to step away? The festive season is around the corner and before you know it, it's Christmas morning! But yet, your mind is still in work mode stressing over that to-do list and wondering if you replied to that email or not. Sound familiar? On today's episode, I'm diving into a hot topic I know you've thought about: switching into "off mode" for a break. Maybe you're the type that likes to have all your ducks in row before leaving or maybe you're moving too fast to plan ahead; whatever it may be, it's time we all recognize that we NEED rest. We need a break. We need time for ourselves. It's actually this recharge that can fuel you when you return and fuels the success you have achieved and continue to aim for. But HOW do you step away? HOW do you turn it off and unplug? Listen in, because I'm getting into ALL of this and more! I'm exploring: Crucial questions to ask yourself to prepare for your break What to do when facing misalignment between what we want v. what we need A look at why this topic has been especially difficult for me this year How one client overcame anxiousness in preparing for her break If sustainable leadership & sustainable growth leave any room for rest What to do with the stories of unworthiness that pop up within How to create a placeholder for when you return And much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

What does it mean to live life in possibility? How can you approach each day with an openness that allows you to see beyond the mode you're operating in and live authentically, with freedom and power? Is THAT even possible? Well, we're getting into it today my friend! I'm welcoming two gorgeous coaches on today's panel. Afsheen Shah is a mindset and empowerment coach on a mission to help women live their life on their terms and write their own stories, whatever that looks like. And Andrea Tessier, a personal freedom and master life coach, is supporting women on their journey to looking past their limiting beliefs and really step into their vision and their potential. Wow. What a treat to have them on this panel today discussing the power of possibility. Won't you join us? We're exploring: What it means to live in possibility in your career, your relationships, your life Shifting mindsets from a focus on pain to a focus on beauty that surrounds pain How to give yourself a daily alignment score What actually dictates how limiting your challenges will become If it's OK to feel sadness, pain, discomfort & what to do with it How playfulness can be a great starting point for living in possibility Why a deeper connection to self might start with disconnecting - but from what? And so much more! Connect with today's guests: Afsheen Shah https://www.instagram.com/afsheenshah/?hl=en https://www.afsheenshah.com/link-in-bio Andrea Tessier https://www.facebook.com/andreatessiercoaching/ https://www.andreatessier.com/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching Book a connection call with me: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/contact

Does time always seem to run short? You start the day with so many hours available to get this done, finish that project, make those meals, etc., but you never quite finish. Maybe your mind is constantly swirling with ideas of what you COULD be doing, but time never seems to allow for it, and that feeling of overwhelm is ever-present, isn't it? We're getting into this today. These feelings of overwhelm, of being consumed by all the tasks there are to do, and what it could actually be covering up. I'm delighted to welcome Sam to the show today. She's a former lawyer, current military spouse, a deep creative, and a mother to a young babe. She's approaching some big changes in her life and is looking for guidance and insight as she arrives at what feels like a crossroads. Sam opens up beautifully, but will she be able to uncover any profound truths? Can you? Listen in to find out! We're exploring: Wanting more control over our time: How do we get it? If going back to work is the right move for Sam - Will she find the balance she's seeking there? Is that really the crossroads she's at? Using busyness as a tool for distraction An exercise for sitting with your feelings, honoring all of them, and letting them out The stories of achievement and success we're told as children that we continue to carry And more with Sam! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching

Have you ever dropped the ball? Maybe you missed an appointment or were totally late for a meeting? It happens to all of us; we're human - we make mistakes. But can we learn from them? Grow from them? In today's episode I take you on a journey through my latest whoopsie as a mother. It would've been easy to feel guilt or shame that day (and I'm not saying I didn't!), but that's not ALL I felt! You might be surprised what other feelings overwhelmed me in those moments. Join me for a short and sweet conversation about giving and receiving support. I know you're quick to give help, but what about accepting it? It just might be the time to start my friend, so let's get into it! I'm exploring: How guilt can be useful for us (if used appropriately!) Why giving yourself permission to receive doesn't mean cutting yourself off from needed feedback Where the willingness to receive comes from and what can block it The sneaky, dark side of judging yourself that you may not realize And much more! Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching

How can you know if your ability to adapt is working for you or against you? What steps can you take TODAY to stop caving and start living the life you want? Our world is always changing and life loves to throw you curveballs, but how can you adapt in a way that's true to who you are? How can you adjust your plan while still meeting your own unique needs? We're getting into it today. I've invited three fellow coaches from the Chasing Lobster Collective to join me in this panel discussion on adaptability. We're speaking from experience and we're going deep in our conversation around staying true to who we are in the face of change. Join me, Chel, Raza, and Minerva today and let's get you living the life you want to be living, always adapting, but never conforming. We're exploring: Adapting v. avoiding: how to know which one you're doing What adaptability means to each of us and when we know we're bending too much How the feeling of burnout can creep in when "adaptability" has gone wrong Simple exercises for self-acceptance and how these practices can help you stay true to who you want to be challenges pop up Questions we ask our own clients when they're working through major changes And much more! You can connect with these wonderful coaches through the Chasing Lobster Collective here: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching/#collectivecoaching And individually here: Chel Cartmill: https://www.chelcartmill.com Raza Rifat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raza-rifat-82bb686/?originalSubdomain=se Minerva Pietila: https://www.instagram.com/minervacoaching/ Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching

Do you ever feel that you have to stay strong because if you don't, you fear everything around you will crumble? You don't pause to care for yourself, you just keep going and going as if on a treadmill that doesn't feel right but you don't know how to get off? If this is a pattern that feels familiar to you, then I really invite you to join me today in this conversation with Erica. On today's episode you'll hear an actual coaching session with Erica, a busy working mum struggling with this exhausting feeling of running on a constant treadmill with a strong need to make sure her children are always happy. Join us as we explore the messages underneath her mum guilt and the urge to always be the strong one who has everything together. Where can she start showing up for herself in ways that are really going to support her in breaking this pattern, and be the friend, parent, and coach to herself that she really needs? And how can you use these same tools to get off of YOUR busyness treadmill? Let's dive in. We're exploring: How to explore the stories that are keeping you stuck The importance of topping your own cup, and some fabulous examples from Erica on how these don't have to be complicated or time consuming Why we often put on a strong front instead of feeling and expressing other emotions like sadness, grief, or anger The ways we often keep ourselves in a constant loop of busyness, avoidance, distraction, and suppression THESE conversations that are really needed to make actual long-lasting change in this area One simple and quick way to keep our emotions from getting stuck Plus so much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching

Guilt. That heavy feeling we all experience as mothers at some point. It can sneak in without you knowing until one day you realize what you've been carrying around for months, maybe years. But how can we release the guilt? How can we make space and honor our emotions without letting them drain our precious energy? Whether your kids are still at home with you, whether they've started school, whether you work outside the home or not, this conversation needs to happen. Join me today for an intimate, solo episode. I'm sharing what's been alive and present for me and our family, and I'm sure you can relate. So, let's get into it. I'm sharing: What event initiated the release of the guilt I had been carrying for years (but didn't know it!) How we, as mothers, can create space for our passions and careers What I was feeling guilty about and why Ways to create space for yourself with little ones at home or in school and honor the choices you're making A practical exercise in identifying the guilt you're holding onto with steps on how to move forward Plus much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching

Ever feel like something is missing? Maybe you feel it in your job, your home life, your social life, maybe all of the above. Everything "should" be good. After all, you've got a great career, great family, friends, a beautiful life many would say. But behind the scenes, something isn't right. This is a common feeling, and one that I know well. So, what can you do to ensure you're living a fulfilled life: one where you follow your heart, go after what you want with no apologies, no guilt, and no shame. If you're feeling a nudge inside that life could be better, let's take a moment to listen. Today, I'm honored to be joined by three beautiful coaches: Hannah Gorvin, Rachel Curran, and Anne Van Der Giessen. These women have all supported me along my journey and are here to share their wisdom with us today as we explore this important topic. Join us for a panel discussion on fulfillment, connecting with self, and the steps you can take to go after what you want. We're exploring: How to bridge the gap between the story we're telling and the story within us Our experiences with wanting more and how we each figured out what was missing in our lives Easy steps you can take TODAY to hold space for your feelings and connect to self The missing piece: what it often is for most and how coaching can help fulfill it How you can save energy and avoid burnout by doing what you love And so much more! Connect with Hannah, Rachel, and Anne: Anne Van Der Giessan https://www.annevandergiessen.com/ linkedin.com/in/annevandergiessen Rachel Curran https://www.rachel-curran.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/Iamrachelcurran Hannah Gorvin https://www.hannahgorvin.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/Hannahgorvin_coaching Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching

Self-sabotage. Have you ever experienced it? You think you're ready for that next step, but something is holding you back. That something might be YOU. If you're ready for a change in your life but find yourself getting in your own way, you CAN get past it. You CAN work through it. Today, I welcome Michelle. She's a teacher, a mother, and a coach, yet she's feeling as if she's not enough to go after what she believes is right for her. Join us as we explore what's holding her back from fully stepping into the future she wants. Can Michelle get out of her own way to really make it happen? Can you? Let's get into it. We're exploring: Discovering what "enough" and "success" mean to you (because you get to decide what it looks like in your life!) Support systems: How can you be a co-creator of yours? Is the fear of what others think holding you back? Acknowledging your need for safety and recognizing your triggers so you can set yourself up to take risks Confronting the fear of losing it all Why you might be feeling "less than" and what to do about it Plus so much more Connect with me: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasinglobsters On Facebook: https://facebook.com/chasinglobsters On the web: www.chasinglobsters.com Apply to be coached on the podcast: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/podcast Learn more about coaching: https://www.chasinglobsters.com/coaching